I am a third-year PhD student in Computer Science at UCSC, originally from Bangladesh. I am driven by a passion for exploring the intersection of technology and social good. My research spans several domains, including Computer Vision, Human Computation, ICTD (Information and Communication Technology for Development), Social Computing, and AI & Ethics. My work focuses on designing and developing innovative solutions that blend computational techniques with human input, emphasizing fairness, accessibility, and ethical AI practices.

My journey into technology for social good began during my time at BRAC, the largest NGO in the world. Working in BRAC's Technology for Development team allowed me to see firsthand how technology could address critical societal challenges. I led initiatives to improve education and workforce development in Bangladesh and East Africa. I designed and implemented a Business Intelligence platform to streamline data collection and analysis across BRAC's diverse social programs, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. I also spearheaded the development of a digital platform to address skill gaps and promote employment opportunities, focusing on empowering underserved communities through technology.

Through my work, I hope to redefine the relationship between humans and technology, moving away from a "tech vs. human" mindset to embrace "tech for human." I am deeply committed to leveraging AI and computational tools to address societal challenges, advocate for ethical practices, and create equitable solutions for a better future.

• Computer Vision
• Human Computation
• ICTD
• Social Computing
• AI & Ethics

• A Survey on Human-AI Teaming with Large Pre-Trained Models
  arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.04931, 2024
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• J-CaPA: Joint Channel and Pyramid Attention Improves Medical Image Segmentation
  arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.16568, 2024
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• VaLID: Verification as Late Integration of Detections for LiDAR-Camera Fusion
  arXiv preprint arXiv:2409.15529, 2024
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Articles & Blog Posts

• How BRAC Used Machine Learning to Reduce the Drop-out Rate of Learners with Disabilities to Zero
• Managing Data: How BRAC Uses Salesforce for Continuous Improvement

Certifications

• Specialization course on “Executive Data Science,” Johns Hopkins University, Coursera
• “Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making,” University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Coursera
• “Data Privacy Fundamentals,” Northeastern University, Coursera
• CCNA Routing & Switching, American International University Bangladesh, Dhaka

Awards

• Dean’s List of Honor for academic excellence of graduated students
• AUST Merit Scholarship for academic excellence in all eight semesters
• "Star of Business" award for delivery excellence in Accenture

Voluntary Work

• Deputy Coordinator of the Technology & Big Data network, Youth Policy Forum BD
• Script translator for Khan Academy's educational videos in mathematics and science
• Moderator on the project “Bangla Braille” for visually impaired people