Computer Science and Engineering

An inspiring journey of academic excellence and international achievement in artificial intelligence and computer science.

A remarkable achievement for Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) and its Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): alumna Maisha Binte Rashid has joined Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale in the United States as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Computing.

Her appointment highlights the growing international presence of AUST CSE graduates in advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and academic research. Her journey from undergraduate studies at AUST to doctoral research at Baylor University and, ultimately, to her current academic appointment in the United States reflects dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to technological innovation.

From AUST to International Academia

Maisha Binte Rashid completed her undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Engineering at AUST before pursuing her doctoral studies in Computer Science at Baylor University in Texas, USA.

At Baylor, she developed research expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and multimodal AI systems.

Her doctoral research focused on the safety, security, and reliability of vision-language models. Her dissertation, titled "Towards Safer Vision-Language Models: Modality-Aware Vulnerability Analysis and Adversarial Risk Assessment," explores critical challenges in making modern AI systems more robust and resistant to manipulation. Her research reflects a growing commitment to developing trustworthy, reliable, and secure artificial intelligence technologies.

A New Academic Chapter at Southern Illinois University

Her appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University marks an important milestone in her professional journey.

Located in Carbondale, Illinois, SIU is a public research university offering academic programs in computing, engineering, science, and technology.

As a member of the School of Computing faculty, Maisha joins an academic community dedicated to advancing computing education, research, and technological innovation.

An Inspiration for AUST CSE and the Next Generation

Maisha's achievement is not only a personal milestone but also an inspiring example for the AUST CSE alumni community and current students.

Her journey demonstrates how a strong foundation in computer science, combined with active research engagement, continuous learning, and academic dedication, can open doors to opportunities in the global technology and research community.

Her success is particularly inspiring for young Bangladeshi women aspiring to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the world, Maisha's work in AI safety, multimodal intelligence, and adversarial robustness contributes to addressing some of the critical challenges facing the next generation of AI technologies.

From AUST CSE to the global AI research community, Maisha Binte Rashid's journey stands as an inspiring example of Bangladeshi talent making its mark on the international academic stage.