Advisors & Directors
The distinguished faculty members, university leaders, and founding mentors guiding the UIU Mars Rover Team in engineering excellence, AI algorithms, and international robotics standards.
Faculty Advisors & Patrons
Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia
Vice-Chancellor & Chief Patron
United International University
Distinguished academic leader guiding UIU towards world-class research excellence in robotics and space systems.
Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan
Distinguished Professor & Chief Advisor
United International University / CAIR
Former VC of UIU, internationally recognized researcher, and mentor for the Mars Rover Team.
Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman
Professor & Senior Advisor
United International University
Pioneer in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Bangladesh.
Prof. Dr. Swakkhar Shatabda
Director, Data Science / Faculty Advisor
United International University
Guiding autonomous algorithmic design, AI navigation, and sensor fusion.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar
Dean, School of Science & Engineering
United International University
Leading scientific research initiatives and academic support for UMRT.
Prof. Dr. Salekul Islam
Professor, CSE Department
United International University
Expert in wireless networking, embedded communications, and telemetry.
Prof. Dr. Md. Saddam Hossain Mukta
Associate Professor, CSE
United International University
Advising on software architecture and autonomous intelligence.
Prof. Dr. Raqibul Mostafa
Dean, SoSE
United International University
Advisor on RF communications and mechanical structural integrity.
Team Directors & Founders
Abid Hossain
UIU Mars Rover Team
Founding leader and director of UMRT, leading global delegations from 2022 to present.
Akib Zaman
UIU Mars Rover Team / CAIR
Lead architect behind rover electronic architectures and team strategy.