Research & Consultancy Services
Bridging Academic Excellence and Industry Innovation
The Center for Extension Services (CES) at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) offers multidisciplinary research, consultancy, and advisory services through its highly qualified faculty members, modern laboratories, and extensive industry experience. CES serves government agencies, industries, development organizations, financial institutions, NGOs, and international partners by providing evidence-based solutions to complex technical, managerial, and societal challenges.
Our consultancy and research services span engineering, architecture, information technology, textiles, manufacturing, business, sustainability, infrastructure, energy, and environmental management.
Areas of Expertise
Architecture, Planning and Built Environment
- Urban and regional planning
- Sustainable and green building design
- Master planning and landscape architecture
- Housing and settlement planning
- Heritage conservation
- Interior design
- Building design and project supervision
- Disaster-resilient architecture
Civil Engineering and Infrastructure
- Structural design and assessment
- Bridge and transportation engineering
- Foundation and geotechnical engineering
- Traffic impact assessment and transportation planning
- Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
- Water and wastewater treatment solutions
- River engineering and flood management
- Quality assurance of infrastructure projects
Computer Science and Digital Technologies
- Software development and modernization
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity assessment
- Cloud computing solutions
- IoT and Industry 4.0 applications
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Blockchain technologies
- Digital transformation initiatives
Electrical, Energy and Automation Systems
- Power system design and analysis
- Renewable energy systems
- Smart grids and energy management
- Electrical substation design
- Industrial automation and PLC systems
- Telecommunications and wireless systems
- Electrical safety and power quality assessment
Mechanical, Manufacturing and Industrial Systems
- Machine design and optimization
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Materials characterization and failure analysis
- Lean manufacturing implementation
- Supply chain and logistics optimization
- Occupational health and safety studies
- Product development and prototyping
Textile Engineering and Sustainability
- Product development and process optimization
- Textile testing and quality improvement
- Sustainable textile manufacturing
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Circular economy and recycling solutions
- Apparel manufacturing optimization
- ESG compliance and sustainability assessment
Business, Policy and Management
- Strategic planning and feasibility studies
- Market research and policy analysis
- Financial and investment advisory
- Organizational development
- ESG and sustainability consultancy
- Entrepreneurship development
- Business analytics and decision support
Why Choose CES?
- Multidisciplinary team of experts
- Industry-focused solutions
- Research-based decision support
- Access to modern laboratories and equipment
- National and international collaboration opportunities
- Proven experience in industry and development projects