The mission of the faculty is to build skilled manpower for the development of the nation, as well as for the development of science and technology through academic research and development. Our vision is to prepare the future generation of Bangladeshi engineers to be innovative leaders, responsible stewards of country’s resources, and creative problem solvers. We are committed to be an integral part of vision 2021 of the government.
To meet the increasing demand in the respective fields, the faculty of Engineering was founded on March 2010, and now is comprised of Six (06) departments:
- Department of Applied Physics and Electronic Engineering (Established in 1966),
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (Established in 1967),
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Established in 1993),
- Department of Information and Communication Engineering (Established in 2000), and
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering (Established in 2002)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Established in 2015)
Engineering education and research cannot be separated. For the development of science and technology in global perspective we are trying to establish industry oriented research labs where students will be able to put their knowledge to practice with innovations in critical areas like plasma science and technology, renewable energy, functional materials, wireless sensing & networking and cyber-security, just to name a few.
In the faculty, academic learning is supported by practical programs such as laboratory experiments, internships, projects undertaken jointly with industries etc. Students in this faculty have the opportunity to engage in real world activities like in course training in Medical Instrumentation, Geophysical exploration, Industrial Chemical Engineering, Computer Hardware and Software development, telecommunication networks, Mobile system Engineering, Material research etc.
The Faculty has over 100 academic staffs (including 35 Professors) and over 70 technical, administrative and supporting staffs. Although each department has its own distinct identity, there are some major interdisciplinary research activities in various fields. Researches are conducted in the member departments of the Faculty, and there are research collaborations throughout the world making it an exciting environment for both research and teaching-learning activities. We also intend to extend our joint research activities with foreign universities of the world.
The Faculty runs four years Bachelor programs and one and half years (3 Semester) of Master programs. It also offers Ph.D. and Doctor of Engineering degrees in various disciplines. Majority of students enroll in Master programs after completion of Bachelor program. Our graduates are much sought by employers- either by direct employment in the broad area of their own discipline or pursue successful careers in diverse areas such as education, IT, industry, commerce and public sectors.
We publish journal entitled: University of Rajshahi Studies: Journal of Science and Engineering.The faculty aims at promoting entrepreneurship, leadership and research aptitude among the students to contribute to the economic well being and technological developments of the country.
Previous Deans:
Pro. Abu Bakar Md. Ismail (April 25, 2015 ~ April 24, 2016)
Prof. Dr. Mamunur Rashid Talukder (25 April 2012 ~ 25 April 2014)
Prof. Dr. M. Rostom Ali (25 April 2010 ~ 24 April 2012)