M. Shamsher Ali
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.
M. Shamsher Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kushtia, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Jessore Zilla School[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka Manchester University |
| Known for | astrophysics |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Theoretical Physics |
| Institutions | Bangladesh Open University Southeast University |
| Thesis | (1965) |
| Website | mshamsherali |
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 vice-chancellor of Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.[4]
Associations with academics worldwide
Shamsher Ali has been a member of several distinguished scientific bodies. These include:
- Fellow of the Bangladesh Physical Society;
- Fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences;
- Member, Board of Governors, National Council of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, (1978–1981);
- Vice-President, The Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia.
- Senior & Honorary Associate, the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy.[5]
- Fellow, Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), Jordan.[5]
- Fellow, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences.[5]
- Fellow, Bangladesh Physical Society.
- Fellow, Bangla Academy.
- Life Member, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- Life Member, Bangladesh Mathematical Society.
- General Secretary of Bangladesh Association of Scientists and Scientific Professions.
- Member, Pugwash Group.
- Member, American Physical Society.
- Former Member, Board of Governors of the Bangladesh Museum of Science & Technology.
- Member, Regional Committee of International Council for Science for Asia and the Pacific.
- Council Member, Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies.
- Executive Member, Inter Academy Panel (IAP) on International Issues (2003–2009).
Awards and honours
Shamsher Ali is a recipient of several national and international awards including:
- The Hari Prasanna Roy Gold medal in 1974 by the University of Dhaka for original contribution to Nuclear Physics.
- Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal (1985)
- TWNSO (Third World Network of Scientific Organizations) Award in 1990 for the promotion of the Public Understanding of Science.
- The J.C. Bose Gold Medal
- Was awarded the Mother Teresa Gold Medal.
- The Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal.
He is an Honorary Fellowship (the highest award) of the World Innovation Foundation, (H.Q. in UK) ; Founded by Nobel Laureate Glenn Seaborg.
Books
Author
- Aladdin's Real Lamp (Sucheepatra, 2013. OCLC 769102360. 248 pages)
Editor
- Scientific Indications in the Holy Qur'an (Islamic Foundation Bangladesh)
- Muslim Contribution to Science and Technology (Islamic Foundation Bangladesh)
Contributor
- Oliver Leaman, The Qur'an: an Encyclopedia (Routledge, 2005. ISBN 978-0415775298. 800 Pages)
References
- "Curriculum Vitae of M. Shamsher Ali" (PDF). M. Shamsher Ali. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- Moury, Morsheda (21 December 2008). "Seminar on AIDS at SEU". The Daily Star. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- "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. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 August 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Profile: Prof. Muhammad Shamsher Ali". Islamic Academy of Sciences. Islamic Academy of Sciences. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.