Pushpa Akhtar
| Department | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Designation | Lecturer |
| Email | [email protected] |
| Phone | 01734367210 |
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Educational Background
Ph. D. Degree (Running at present)
Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics
Institution: Department of Mathematics, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh.
Courses CGPA: 3.30 out of 4.00 (Course works completed)
Research: On going
Research Title: MHD Mixed Convection in a Vertical Rectangular Cavity Containing Localized Heat Source with Different Obstacles.
Supervisor: Dr. M. M. Touhid Hossain, Professor,
Department of Mathematics, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna-9203, Bangladesh.
Join- Supervisor : Dr. Md. Abdul Alim, Professor,
Department of Mathematics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
Master Degree
M. Sc. in Applied Mathematics
Institution : Department of Mathematics, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh.
CGPA: 3.67 out of 4.00
Merit Position: 2nd
Year : 2017
Medium of Instructions: English
Thesis Title: Sequentially Renew Weighted Opportunity Cost Based Algorithm in Transportation Problems.
Supervisor : Dr. A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali, Professor,
Department of Mathematics, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna-9203, Bangladesh.
Bachelor Degree
B. Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
Institution: Mathematics Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
CGPA : 3.82 out of 4.00
Merit Position : 2nd
Year: 2015
Medium of Instructions: English.
Project Thesis Title : Understanding the Korteweg de Vries (KdV) Equation and its Solution by MATLAB.
Supervisor: Md. Azmol Huda, Associate Professor,
Mathematics Discipline, Khulna University,
Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
Secondary Certificates
H. S.C. (Higher Secondary Certificate Examination)
Institution: Tala Mohila Mahavidyalaya.
CGPA: 4.40 out of 5.00, Year: 2009
Group: Science
S. S.C. (Secondary School Certificate Examination)
Institution: Ghona Palli Mangal Secondary School, Satkhira.
CGPA: 4.63 out of 5.00
Year: 2007
Group: Science
Working Experience:
- Working as a lecturer in Mathematics under the Department of CSE, at Northern University of Business and Technology, Khulna, from 09/10/2025 – present.
- Worked as a lecturer in Mathematics under the Department of Basic Science, at Primeasia University, Banani, Dhaka, from 24/03/2022 – 08/10/2025.
- Worked as an adjunct faculty in Mathematics at Northern University of Bangladesh, Dhaka-1230, from January 2023 – September 2023.
- Worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Mathematics of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology during the period 01/02/2018 - 28/02/2017.
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Mathematics of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology during the period 01/07/2016 - 31/12/2017.
Computer Skills
Computer Fundamentals
Application Software : MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power-Point.
Mathematical Packages : Matlab, Mathematica, Comsol Multiphysics.
Language Proficiency
- Bangla : Mother Language
- English : Good command both in written and spoken English
- Arabic : Reading and writing only
List of Publications
- Publications in refereed Journals
- Pushpa Akhtar1 · M. M. Touhid Hossain1 · Md. Abdul Alim2 · Mohammad Mokaddes Ali3, “Magneto-nanofluid Mixed Convection in a Vertical Rectangular Cavity with Inlet-Outlet”, Volume-1, Springer Book Proceedings, ICMAAM’24 (Accepted for publication very soon).
- Pushpa Akhtar1 · M. M. Touhid Hossain1 · Md. Abdul Alim2 · Mohammad Mokaddes Ali3, 2023, “Magneto-hydrodynamic Mixed Convection in a Vertical Rectangular Cavity with Semi-circular Heat Source and Circular Obstacle” Int. J. Appl. Comput. Math, Vol. 9, no. 70, pp. 1-25.
- Jamali, A. R. M. Jalal Uddin, Fatima, J. and Pushpa, A., 2017, “Weighted cost opportunity based algorithm for initial basic feasible solution: A new approach in transportation problem”, Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 63-70.
- A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali and Pushpa Akhtar, “Sequentially Updated Weighted cost opportunity Based Algorithm in Transportation Problem”, GANIT J. Bangladesh Math Soc. (ISSN 1606-3694) 38 (2018) 47-55.
- Conference Proceedings
- Pushpa Akhtar1*, M. M. Touhid Hossain2, Md. Abdul Alim3 and Mohammad Mokaddes Ali4, “Analysis of Lorentz Force Effect on Mixed Convection Nanofluid Flow in a Vented Channel with Diamond Shaped Obstacle”, 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh. (ICSHSD- 2025), DUET, Bangladesh, 23 – 24, October 2025.
- Pushpa Akhtar1*, M. M. Touhid Hossain2, Md. Abdul Alim3 and Mohammad Mokaddes Ali4, “Magneto-nanofluid Mixed Convection in vertical Rectangular Cavity with Inlet-Outlet”, 3rd International Conference on Mathematical Analysis and Applications in Modeling (ICMAAM- 2024), CUET, Bangladesh, 05 – 07, December 2024.
- A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali, Pushpa Akhtar and Fatima Jannat, “Weighted cost based distribution opportunity table in transportation problem”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy, (ICMERE 2017) Chittagong, Bangladesh, 18 – 20, December 2017.
- Pushpa Akhtar and A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali, “Sequentially renew weighted opportunity cost based algorithm in transportation problem”, 20th International Mathematics Conference, 2017 (IMC 2017), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 8 – 10, December 2017.
- Poster Presentation
- A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali, Pushpa Akhtar and Fatima Jannat, “Weighted cost based distribution opportunity table in transportation problem”, Poster Presentation of University Day, 2017, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna.
Major Courses Studied:
- Studied for Ph .D. Program
- Advance Differential Equations-I
- Similarity Analysis
- Dynamic Meteorology
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Magneto-Hydrodynamics
- Studied for M .Sc. Program
- Special Function and Iatrical Transform-I
- Advanced Numerical Analysis-I
- Fluid Dynamics-I & II
- Advanced Statistics-I
- Population Dynamics
- Studied for B. Sc. Program
- Calculus I & II
- Geometry in Two and Three Dimension
- Vector Analysis
- Linear Algebra-I & II
- Advanced Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Abstract Algebra
- Real Analysis-I & II
- Complex Analysis-I & II
- Integral Equations
- Special Functions
- Partial Differential Equations & BVP
Honours, Awards & Certifications
- Certificate of Honour - Dean List and Dean’s Awards for Academic Excellence in B.Sc. (Hon’s) Level of the Year 2015 in Mathematics by Science, Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
- Best Presentation Award - 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh. (ICSHSD- 2025), DUET, Bangladesh, 23 – 24, October 2025.
- Certificate of Participation - 3rd International Conference on Mathematical Analysis and Applications in Modeling (ICMAAM- 2024), CUET, Bangladesh, 05 – 07, December 2024.
- Certificate of Participation in Poster Presentation - Weighted cost based distribution opportunity table in transportation problem”, Poster Presentation of University Day, 2017, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna.
Workshops & Training
- Certificate of Participation - National Workshop on “Application of Mathematics in Different Fields” held on 20 December, 2019 at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna.
Membership of Societies:
Life Member, Mathematics Forum Khulna, Bangladesh, since 2017.
