Mst. Rokeya Khatun
Associate Professor
Academic Qualifications:
1. Pursuing Ph.D. at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
2. M.Sc. Engineering in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
3. B.Sc. Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
4. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), (Science), Government Adarsha Mohila College, Chuadanga, Jessore Board
5. Secondary School Certificate (SSC), (Science), Chuadanga Adarsha Girls High School, Chuadanga, Jessore Board
Professional Experience:
1. Associate Professor, Department of CSE, Bangladesh University. From November 2025 to Present.
2. Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Bangladesh University. From October 2012 to November 2025
3. Lecturer, International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC). Service Period- 4 years .
4. Lecturer, Department of CSE, Bangladesh University. Service Period- 1.5 years.
Technical Skills:
1. Programming: C, C++, Java, Python
2. Web Development: HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, PHP
3. Database Technologies: Oracle, SQL, MySQL
4. Frameworks & CMS: CodeIgniter, WordPress, Joomla
5. Simulation Software: MATLAB, FEMLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics
6. Others: MS Office, Photoshop, Filmora
Training & Certifications:
1. International workshop on “Introduction to the Inclusive Education Toolkit: Supporting disadvantaged and excluded individuals and communities in Bangladesh”, Organized by American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), Jahangirnagar University (JU), BUET (Bangladesh), and Nottingham Trent University (NTU, UK), 27th October 2025
2. Workshop on “Introduction to the Inclusive Education Toolkit”, Organized by American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), Jahangirnagar University (JU), BUET (Bangladesh), and Nottingham Trent University (NTU, UK), held on 22–24 June 2025.
3. Compliance of Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF) – Organized by Bangladesh Accreditation Council, held on 26th January, 2023.
4. Effective Teaching, Learning, and Assessment – Organized by Bangladesh Accreditation Council, held on 25th January 2023.
5. Foundation Training on Teaching Method – Organized by Bangladesh University, held from 1st to 3rd October 2013.
6. Teaching Methods and Techniques – Organized by Graduate Training Institute (GIT), held from 25th February to 2nd March 2014.
7. PHP Basic to CodeIgniter Framework – Organized by Bdjobs Training, held from 14th June to 27th September 2012.
Area of Interest
1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Machine Learning
3. Neural Networks
4. Deep Learning
5. Image Processing
6. Natural Language Processing
7. Photonic Crystal Fiber and Optical Sensors
Published Journals:
1. Khatun, M. R., & Islam, M. S. (2025). Advances in PCF-SPR sensors: a comprehensive review of biosensing and environmental applications. Measurement, Elsevier (Q1), 258, 119226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2025.119226
2. *Khatun MR, Islam MS (2025) Design optimization of high-sensitivity PCF-SPR biosensor using machine learning and explainable AI. PLOS ONE (Q1), 20(9): e0330944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330944
3. *Khatun MR, Mim MA, Tasin MM, Hossain MM (2025) A hybrid framework of statistical, machine learning, and explainable AI methods for school dropout prediction. PLOS ONE (Q1), 20(9): e0331917. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331917
4. Md Tanver Rana Sobur, Md.Mehedi Hasan, *Mst. Rokeya Khatun, Md. Manik Mia, et al., (2025), “Machine Learning-Enhanced SPR-Based Optical Biosensor for Cancer Cell Detection”, Optics and Laser Technology, Elsevier (Q1), Volume 192, Part D, 12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113796.
5. Mithila Akter Mim, *Mst. Rokeya Khatun, Md. Minoar Hossain, Wahidur Rahman (2025), “Advanced PCF-SPR Biosensor Design and Performance Optimization Using Machine Learning Techniques.” Optik, Elsevier (Q2), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2025.172391
6. Mim, M.A., Khatun, M.R., Hossain, M.M., Rahman, W., *Munir, A., (2025), “Exploring Early Learning Challenges in Children Utilizing Statistical and Explainable Machine Learning”, Algorithms, MDPI (Q2), 18(1), 20, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/a18010020
7. Mohammad Mamun, Safiul Haque Chowdhury, *Muhammad Minoar Hossain, M.R. Khatun, Sadiq Iqbal (2025), “Explainability enhanced liver disease diagnosis technique using tree selection and stacking ensemble-based random forest model”, Informatics and Health, Elsevier, 2(1), 17–40, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infoh.2025.01.001
8. *M. R. Khatun, M.S. Islam, Mithila Akter, Umme Salma, Afsana Islam, (2025), “Design and optimization of a Dual-Core GoldCoated PCF-SPR biosensor for biosensing applications”, IJARCCE, 14(01), 2278-1021, DOI: https://doi.org/10.17148/ijarcce.2025.14127
9. *M.R. Khatun, Muhammad Minoar Hossain, (2024), “Efficient Prediction of Optical Properties in Hexagonal PCF Using Machine Learning Models”, Journal of Optik, Elsevier (Q2), 312, 171929, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2024.171929
10. R. A. Swarna, *M. M. Hossain, M. R. Khatun, M. M. Rahman, &, A. Munir, (2024), “Concrete Crack Detection and Segregation: A Feature Fusion, Crack Isolation, and Explainable AI-Based Approach”, Journal of Imaging, MDPI (Q1), 10(9), 215, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jimaging10090215
11. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, (2012), “Propagation Properties and Stress Sensitivity of S-PCF, H-PCF and O-PCF”, Journal of Communications, Academy Publisher (Q2), 7, 11, https://doi.org/10.12720/jcm.
12. M. R. Khatun, M. S. Islam and *A.N.M. Bazlur Rashid, (2012), “Analysis of Dual Core Hexagonal PCF Based Polarization Beam Splitter”, Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, IISTE, vol. 3, no. 3.
13. *Shamsun Nahar, Sultana Akter and M. R. Khatun, (2012), “Efficient Cell Phone Keypad Designing for Bangla SMS Using English Alphabets”, Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, IISTE, vol 3, no 4.
Under Review Journals:
1. Mst. Rokeya Khatun*, Md. Mahadi Tasin, Umme Salma, Sadia Afrin Shampa, Mithila Akter Mim, (Submitted: 7th January 2026),"Machine Learning–Based Prediction and Explainable AI Interpretation of Low Birth Weight Using Sociodemographic Factors", Heliyon, Elsevier (Q1).
2. *M.R. Khatun, M. S. Islam, (Submitted: 9th January 2026), “High-Performance Low-Loss PCF-SPR Biosensor for Naringenin Detection”, Journal of Optik, Elsevier (Q2).
Conferences:
1. *M. R. Khatun, Mithila Akter Mim, “Analysis of Highly Sensitive Simple Designed PCF-Based SPR Biosensor”, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT), IEEE, held on 2nd – 4th May 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534529
2. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Effect of External Stress on Propagation Properties of Hexagonal and Octagonal PCF”, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2011), IEEE, pp. 434-438, held on 16th – 19th August 2011, Kandy, Sri Lanka, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038108.
3. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Propagation Properties and Stress Sensitivity of Square and Hexagonal Photonic Crystal Fiber”, Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICCIT 2011), IEEE, pp. 434-438, held on 22nd – 24th December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCITechn.2011.6164828.
4. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Analysis of Confinement Loss and Birefringence in Hexagonal and Octagonal PCF due to External Stress”, Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (ICMERE 2011), held on 22nd – 24th December 2011, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
5. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Birefringence properties of Hexagonal and Octagonal air hole arranged PCFs under External Stress”, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME 2011), held on 18th – 20th December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038108