M. Shamsher Ali

M. Shamsher Ali
Born Kushtia, Bangladesh
Residence Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Fields Theoretical Physics
Institutions Bangladesh Open University
Southeast University
Education Jessore Zilla School[1]
Alma mater University of Dhaka
Manchester University
Thesis  (1965)
Known for astrophysics
Website
Official website

Muhammad Shamsher Ali (Bengali: ডঃ এম. শমশের আলী) is a former President of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences,former Vice-Chancellor of Southeast University[2] and former Founder Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University.

Early life

Shamsher Ali was born in Bheramara, Kushtia, Bangladesh, to parents from Shingia, Jessore.

Education

Shamsher Ali obtained his Master of Science (MSc) degree in Physics from the University of Dhaka in 1960 and PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics from Manchester University, UK in 1965. He was a professor of physics at the University of Dhaka from 1982 to 2006. Prior to teaching, he worked at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy. He also worked the Pakistan and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commissions in various positions including Directorship of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka (1970–78). From 2004 to 2012, he served as the President of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences.[3] He then served as the former Vice-Chancellor of Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.[4]

Associations with academics worldwide

Dr. Shamsher Ali has been a member of several distinguished scientific bodies. These include:

Awards and honors

Dr. Shamsher Ali is a recipient of several national and international awards including:

He is an Honorary Fellowship (the highest award) of the World Innovation Foundation, (H.Q. in UK) ; Founded by Nobel Laureate Dr. Glenn Seaborg.

In 2010 he was nominated as an alumnus of "Great Minds of the 21st Century," a directory for the most influential and creative minds by the American Biographical Institute.[6]

References

  1. "Curriculum Vitae of M. Shamsher Ali" (PDF). M. Shamsher Ali. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. Moury, Morsheda (21 December 2008). "Seminar on AIDS at SEU". 2 (98). The Daily Star. The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  3. "Prof Dr M Shamsher Ali, former Founder Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University and former President of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, inaugurating a discussion meeting on "Holy Ramzan & Al-Quran" organized by Al-Arafah Islami Bank at Bangabandhu International Conference Center on Thursday. Shah Mohammad Waliullah, Khatib & Pesh Imam, Sobhanbagh Jeme Masjid, presented keynote paper.". The New Nation. THe New Nation. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 7, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  5. 1 2 3 "Profile: Prof. Muhammad Shamsher Ali". Islamic Academy of Sciences. Islamic Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  6. "Dr. M. Shamsher Ali nominated for Great Minds of 21st Century". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Retrieved 19 January 2016.

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