Dr. Md. Khalilur Rahman is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Department of BRAC University. He was the principal investigator of Nation’s first Nano-satellite program which is named as “BRAC ONNESHA” by BRAC University. He was assigned as the Acting Chairman of CSE department from 1st Sep-14 to 31st Dec-2014. He is the founder of Nano-Satellite Technology Research (NASTER) Lab, BRAC University Robotics lab and the founder advisor of BRAC University Robotics club. The robot named CHONDROBOT, MONGOL-TORI and BRACU-DUBURI was designed and built under his peer supervision. Different versions of these Robots are regularly attending in different international competitions such as NASA Lunabotic Mining Competition USA, University Rover Challenge USA, Singapore Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition etc. Dr. Khalil has joined in BRAC University on 2009 immediately after completing his PhD degree from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan and promoted as associate professor on 2013. He was a MONBUKAGAKUSHO scholar and his PhD Research topic was Natural Language Processing. But now his research is diverted into Space Science & Engineering, Robotics and Embedded Systems. He was born on 1976 in a river bank city Sirajganj of Bangladesh. After completing his Secondary and Higher Secondary Schooling he took admission in Institute of Science and Technology under National University for graduation and post-graduation degrees. Dr. Khalil became point of contact (POC) of UNISEC-Global (University Space Engineering Consortium) on 2014. In his research and work he could build a very good relationship with government organizations like BTRC, SPARRSO, Atomic Energy Commission, CARGS, ICT Ministry etc. He is also a technical committee member of a Number of International conferences and Journals. He is an IEEE member. S21KT is his amateur radio call sign.

• A Deep Learning-Based CCTV System for Automatic Smoking Detection in Fire Exit Zones, S Sadat, MI Hossain, JA Sifat, SH Rafi, MWA Alvi, MK Rhaman, arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.11696, 2025
• AeroGuard: Intelligent UAV Framework for Fire and Disaster Management, A Afrin, NT Monalisa, S Tasnim, S Sultana, R Shahriar, MK Rhaman, 2025 International Conference on Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence, 2025
• Autonomous Navigation in Crowded Space Using Multi-Sensory Data Fusion, NS Ananna, MM Saif, M Noor, IT Awishi, MK Rhaman, MGR Alam, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 7815-7821, 2025
• Automated Overtaking Assistance System: A Real-Time Approach Using Deep Learning Techniques, K Haque Charu, KF Zubair Nafis, M Moonjarin, S Jahan Sawly, MK Rhaman, International Conference on Information Technology and Applications, 571-582, 2024
• Implementation of diffusion model in realistic face generation A Rahman, F Al-Mamoon, MN Saquib, MT Fabia, FB Bahar, MK Rhaman 2024 9th International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC), 21-271. 2024
• Precision Repairs: Achieving Accuracy During Repair Missions at the International Space Station, SH Rafi, MMUI Chowdhury, MI Rakib, M Chowdhury, MK Rhaman, 2023 3rd International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Artificial Intelligence (RAAI)
• A Study on the Development of an IoT-Based Health Monitoring System for Paralyzed (Quadriplegic) Patients STS Rafid, RA Miazee, MK Byzid, AA Anika, MK Rhaman, AKMAM Azad 2023 IEEE 11th Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC), 778-783, 1 Citation
• Landing with Confidence: The Role of Digital Twin in UAV Precision Landing, J Uddin, MF Wadud, R Ashrafi, MGR Alam, MK Rhaman, 2023 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST), 5 Citations
• Determining Association between Fatal Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Machine Learning Approach A Haque, ANB Kabir, M Islam, M Monjur, MK Rhaman, M Mostakim, 2022 21st IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, 4 Citations
• Occluded object detection for autonomous vehicles employing YOLOv5, YOLOX and Faster R-CNNT, Mostafa, SJ Chowdhury, MK Rhaman, MGR Alam, 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON), 10 Citations
• Detection of depression severity using Bengali social media posts on mental health: study using atural language processing techniques, MK Kabir, M Islam, ANB Kabir, A Haque, MK Rhaman, JMIR Formative Research 6 (9), e36118, 21 Citations
• RetinalNet-500: a newly developed CNN model for eye disease detection, SA Toki, S Rahman, SMMB Fahim, A Al Mostakim, MK Rhaman, 2022 2nd International Mobile, Intelligent, and Ubiquitous Computing Conference, 5 Citations
• Double deep Q-learning and faster R-Cnn-based autonomous vehicle navigation and obstacle avoidance in dynamic environment, R Bin Issa, M Das, MS Rahman, M Barua, MK Rhaman, KSN Ripon, MGR Alam, Sensors 21 (4), 1468, 35 Citations
• An IoT based interactive LPG cylinder monitoring system with sensor node based safety protocol for developing countries, A Ahsan, MZ Lslam, R Siddiqua, MK Rhaman, 2020 IEEE Region 10 Symposium (TENSYMP), 398-401, 6 Citations
• Removal of chromium (VI) from effluent by a magnetic bioadsorbent based on Jute Stick powder and its adsorption isotherm, kinetics and regeneration study, MM Rhaman, MR Karim, MKMZ Hyder, Y Ahmed, RK Nath, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 231 (4), 164, 21 Citations
• Framework of an intelligent, multi nodal and secured RF based wireless home automation system for multifunctional devices, MI Monowar, SR Shakil, AH Kafi, MK Rhaman, Wireless Personal Communications 105, 1-16, 7 Citations
• Novel Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalyst Co3O4/FeWO4 for Efficient Decomposition of Organic Pollutants, AK Chakraborty, MR Islam, MH Uddin, MM Rhaman, Journal of Cluster Science 29, 67-74, 19 Citations
• A Comparative Study of Increasing Sensitivity Based on MoS2 Gas Sensor, SR Shakil, N Tarannum, MK Rhaman, Sumy State University, 4 Citations
• Intelligent intrusion prevention system for households based on system-on-chip computer, MT Rashid, IK Abir, NS Shourove, R Muntaha, MK Rhaman, 2016 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 11 Citations
• Development of a credible and integrated electronic voting machine based on contactless IC cards, biometrie fingerprint credentials and POS printer, SM Hasan, MT Rashid, MSS Chowdhury, MK Rhaman, 2016 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 14 Citations
• State of Art in Robotics and Embedded Systems: Bangladesh Perspective, MK Rhaman, SA Khan, SR Shakil, Journal of Automation and Control Engineering 4 (1), 2016 2 Citations
• An efficient algorithm for detecting traffic congestion and a framework for smart traffic control system, MR Islam, NI Shahid, DT ul Karim, A Al Mamun, MK Rhaman, 2016 18th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology, 53 Citations
• Espionage: A voice guided surveillance robot with DTMF control and web based control, MT Rashid, P Chowdhury, MK Rhaman,2015 18th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, 19 Citations
• Electrical pole climbing robot: For wiring and repairing distribution lines, ZB Khalid, MH Ullah, R Ahmed, ZH Choudhury, I Kaish, MK Rhaman, 2015 18th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, 13 Citations
• Terminal analysis of the operations of a Rescue Robot constructed for assisting secondary disaster situations, MSS Chowdhury, MF Nawal, T Rashid, K Rhaman, 2015 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC), 1-5, 15 Citations
• A brief overview and systematic approach for using agricultural robot in developing countries, N Tarannum, MK Rhaman, SA Khan, SR Shakil, J Mod Sci Tech 3, 88-101, 25 Citations 
• Development and feasibility evaluation of a low cost smart voyage data recorder: Marine Black Box, IK Abir, MT Rashid, H Zaman, M Hassan, R Rafique, MK Rhaman, 2015 IEEE International Conference on Control System, Computing and Engeering, 10 Citations
• Implementation of an optical character reader (ocr) for bengali language, MT Chowdhury, MS Islam, BH Bipul, MK Rhaman 2015 International Conference on Data and Software Engineering (ICoDSE), 126-131, 10 Citations 
• An automated firefighting system, R Shams, S Hossain, S Priyom, N Fatema, SR Shakil, MK Rhaman, 2015 12th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Knowledge Discovery, 8 Citations 
• An autonomous industrial robot for loading and unloading goods, MA Kadir, MB Chowdhury, JAL Rashid, SR Shakil, MK Rhaman, 2015 International Conference on Informatics, Electronics & Vision (ICIEV), 1-6. 10 Citations 
• Development of electronic voting machine with the inclusion of Near Field Communication ID cards and biometric fingerprint identifier, SM Hasan, AM Anis, H Rahman, JS Alam, SI Nabil, MK Rhaman, 2014 17th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, 18 Citations
• Cognitive efficiency in robot control by Emotiv EPOC, P Chowdhury, SSK Shakim, MR Karim, MK Rhaman, 2014 International Conference on Informatics, Electronics & Vision (ICIEV), 1-6 39 Citations
• Preparation of WO3/TiO2/In2O3 composite structures and their enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation, AK Chakraborty, MM Rhaman, ME Hossain, KMA Sobahan, Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis 111, 371-382, 16 Citations
• A new multilevel solar panel system for urban areas, AH Zenan, S Ahmed, MK Rhaman, M Rahman, 2013 IEEE 39th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 1526-1530, 18Citations
• A rule based approach for implementation of bangla to english translation MK Rhaman, N Tarannum, 2012 International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies, 20 Citations 

Other Academic engagements:

• Founder of Robotics Lab of Brac University under which tens of robotics and industrial automation researches are being conducted. Followings are few signature R&D under this Lab
  • UGV and Space Rover Development. This lab became pioneer to develop country’s first space related robot named Chondrobot to compete in Lunabotic Mining Competition arranged by NASA, USA. A Mars Rover names Mongol-Tori is also developed for attending in University Rover Challenge for last 10 years. Currently the research team is designing and developing the space robot.
  • Underwater Robot Development. Robot names Bracu-Duburi became world runner-up in the world in the Robo-Sub Competition.
  • Space Simulation. A simulation team is regularly attending in KIBO Robot Programming Challenge for last few years. Their main challenge is to develop software for space robot like Astrobee. Recently the lab initiated a collaboration to work with MIT Zero Robotics lab and Lincoln Lab. 
• Founder of Brac University Satellite Lab. With the collaboration with Kyushu Institute of Technology Bracu own nation’s first nano-satellite named Brac Onnesha that was deployed from ISS on 2016. Brac University join UNISEC Global on 2015.
• Principal Investigator of Autonomous Vehicle project under RSGI research fund of Brac University from Sept 24 to till date where we will be achieving level-4 autonomy
• Co-Principal Investigator of Soft Robotics project under RSGI research fund of Brac University from July 24 to till date where the team is developing a prosthetic claw to help paralyzed patients
• Founding Advisor of Robotics Club of Brac University from 2011 to till date to coordinate and arranging Robotics activities, training, workshops and school visits. More than 150 events and activities are arranged under this club platform.
• Advisor of IEEE RAS chapter of Student Branch from 2020 to till date to coordinate Industry Visit and arranging Robotics Seminars.
• As a result, the Chief Astronaut of NASA Joseph M. Akaba visited Brac University and as well as the Robotic Research lab.

Other professional activities

• Consultant of United Purpose for AI base fire and water logging detection and anticipation funded by EU based international NGO’s consortium as Principal Investigator
• Consultant of United Purpose on IT Education project for the host family of Rohinga Refugees as Principal Investigator
• Consultant of Brac Informal Education program and for data analysis
• POC of UNISEC Global from 2015 to till date
• Advisor or Biggani.org
• Advisor of 4IR and Advance Technologies
• IT advisor of M&J Group
• Initiated an Underwater Robotic Start-up named DuboTech that could secure 5-million-dollar funding from Shark Tank Bangladesh
• Treasurer of IEEE RAS Bangladesh Chapter for 2021 to 2022
• Advisor of STEM365 from 2020 to 2022
• Founder of Trajectory Technology, a IT company to build 4 wheeler vehicles recognized by ICT Division of Bangladesh Government
• Business Partner of Duplex Systems from 2000 to 2003
• Proprietor of Optimal Computer Center from 1999 to 2003
• Secretary of Foreign Student’s Association of Kyushu Institute of Technology from 2007 to 2009
• President of Sirajganj Information Technology Association from    2000 to 2003

Membership and activities in professional associations

• IEEE Society Bangladesh
• Bangladesh Computer Society
• Advocacy to the National Date Center of ICT Division 
• Invited Speaker in 4th Biennial Regional Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP), 3rd National Convention of Bangladesh Society of Physiologists (BSP) 2014, Workshop on Design and Implementation of Emerging Computing Systems 2013 (WECS 2013), different programs arranged by ESAB and Biggan Chinta Magazine etc.
• Technical committee member and Reviewers of International Conferences: RAAICON, ICIEV, IWCVIS, ICMET, BIRDS International Workshop, ICONCS, ICMET, ICNC, ICCAE, ICEEICT, FSKD, WIECON-ECE, ICAEE etc.
• Editor, Journal of Next Generation Information Technology, 2015. 

Professional honors, awards and fellowships

• 1 Million taka for Autonomous vehicle project from RSGI of BRACU
• .65 Million taka for Soft Robotics from RSGI of BRACU
• 2.1 Million taka for AI based fire detection and anticipation by SUPER project
• 1 Million taka for Prokritir Gari (Startup Business) Startup Bangladesh, ICT Division
• 1.5 Million taka for Rescue Robot from ICT Division
• 500USD for Marine Balackbox from IEEE          
• 35 Million taka for BRAC Onnesha nano-satellite from BRACU and BRAC 
• 10 Million taka for Robotics Lab from BRAC University
• 3.5 Million taka for Robotics Club by BRAC University and Sponsors
• 30 Million taka for Mongol Tori from BRACU, Sponsors and Crowd funding
• 8 Million taka for BRACU Duburi from BRACU, Sponsors, Crowd funding 
• 3.5 Million taka  for Chondrobot from BRACU, Sponsors, Crowd funding
• "Contribution in Science" awarded by Bangladesh Society of Physiologists for Chondrobot Project on December-14.
• Young talent scientist awarded by Junior Chamber International (JCI) on 2013
• Profiled in Daily Star's 21st anniversary edition of young researchers/scientists
• Supervisor of Lunabotic Mining Competition organized by NASA.
• Monbukagakusho Scholarship, Japanese Government.
• Research Assistant, Meisenkai, Japan.
• First Place in Japanese Speech Contest, Iizuka City Office, Japan.
• Research Scholarship from Science Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• A lot of Certificates, Books and Medals were prized in High school level for joining science fair, debate competition, Biswa Shahitto Kendro, BNCC etc.

Community service

• Took initiative to prepare Ambu-bag based ventilator, CPAP and oxygen concentrator in COVID pandemic
• Showcasing BRACU robots in TechFest2015-16 IIT Bombay, India.
• Judge of physics Olympiad Bangladesh arranged by Dhaka University Bangladesh.
• Judge of NASA APPS challenge arranged by BASIS
• Judge of EATL National level mobile apps development competition.
• Judge of ESAB National level Robotics competition.
• Examiner and External member of syllabus review committee, Thesis evaluation, Faculty recruitment committee of different Universities in Bangladesh.
• Committee Member of ‘Policy Coordination Meeting’ of ‘Youth Innovation Grant' program of A2i program of Prime Minister office.
• Involve with some government projects like Digital device and Innovation Expo, Abiskarer Khoje by ESSAB, Digital World, E-Asia, workshop on ITEE/ITSS Certification Exam organized by JICA and ICT Ministry etc.
• Organizer, volunteer and participator of a number of Seminar and Symposium on ICT, Robotics and Embedded system at BRAC University.
• Had a number of national international media expose especially for BRAC ONNESHA, MONGOL TORI, BRACU-DUBURI and  CHONDROBOT project and English teaching to Japanese kids.
• Organized and attended a number of outreach activities in school college level to make them interested in STEM fields.