Tahsina Farah Sanam

professor of Technology Management Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Tahsina Farah Sanam è una figura accademica di spicco nel settore dell’ingegneria e della tecnologia in Bangladesh. È professoressa associata all’Istituto di Tecnologia Appropriata della BUET e ricercatrice di primo piano nei campi dell’intelligenza artificiale (IA), del machine learning e dell’Internet delle Cose (IoT). Con un dottorato conseguito presso la Rutgers University, il suo lavoro pluripremiato si concentra sul tali campi. Riconosciuta a livello globale, ha ricevuto nel 2023 l’OWSD Early-Career Fellowship e il BUET Forum 86 Award. Tra i suoi progetti di ricerca figurano il riconoscimento della lingua dei segni bengalese per bambini autistici e la gestione dei rifiuti plastici tramite IA. Le sue ricerche riflettono l’impegno per l’innovazione, l’eccellenza accademica e l’avanzamento tecnologico a beneficio della società.

Tahsina Farah Sanam is a distinguished academic figure in Bangladesh's engineering and technology sector. She is an associate professor at BUET’s Institute of Appropriate Technology, and a leading researcher in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT). With a PhD from Rutgers University, her award-winning work focuses on those fields, with applications in healthcare, smart cities, and assisted living. Recognized globally, she received the 2023 OWSD Early-Career Fellowship and BUET Forum 86 Award. Her contributions include leading impactful research projects such as Bengali Sign Language Recognition for autistic children, and AI-based plastic waste management. Her research shows her commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and advancing technology for societal benefit.

A panel with
Fetenech Meskele Ganebo, professor of Computer Science Wolaita Sodo University
Ahmed Hassoon, professor of Epidemiology and AI Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Tahsina Farah Sanam, professor of Technology Management Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Chaired by
Cristina Serra, science journalist, TWAS staff writer