On Thursday, 22^nd June 2023, the IEEE EMBS AIUB Student Branch successfully hosted a seminar titled “EEG Signal Processing & Application to the Neurofeedback: Operant Conditioning of Brain and Behaviors”. This seminar was organized in collaboration with the IEEE AIUB Student Branch and Centre for Biomedical Research (CBR), Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation. The event was held with the purpose to raise and increase public understanding about EEG Signals and Neurofeedback and develop its knowledge among the population.

The seminar was inaugurated by the Advisor of IEEE AIUB Student Branch Prof. Dr. A.B.M Siddique Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB. During his speech, he briefly explained about electrical signal and signal processing along with what neurons are and their specifications. After the inaugurating speech, the distinguished speaker of the session, Prof. Dr. M.O.K Wahedi, MBBS(BD), MRCP (UK), MRCPCH (UK), FRCP (Edin), DCH(Hon's) Ire NUI, MSc ECD (BRACU); Professor of Pediatrics & Child Health, took the floor as the speaker of the session. He introduced the audience to EEG (electroencephalogram) and QEEG (quantitative electroencephalogram), explaining how these techniques are used to record and analyze brain activity. He explained the digital processing of EEG signals and the application of QEEG, highlighting their role in brain mapping and understanding brainwave characteristics. Furthermore, he provided an overview of the neurofeedback market and discussed the types of brainwaves that EEG measures, emphasizing the different brainwave patterns and frequencies. Afterwards, he shared his real-life experiences and discussed the use of neurofeedback in treating conditions such as ADHD, autism, epilepsy, depression, and anxiety. Before concluding his session, he discussed training programs and awareness related to neurofeedback, along with additional research in the field and demonstrated the outcomes and processes through a video, providing a practical illustration of neurofeedback in action. Advisor of IEEE AIUB Student Branch, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB delivered the closing remarks of the session where he encouraged participants to carry out research in this field.

The event concluded with Prof. Dr. A.B.M Siddique Hossain and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Mannan providing the token of appreciation to the distinguished speaker. This seminar also focused to raise awareness on good health and wellbeing, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promotes well-being for all at all ages. A total of 50+ participants attended the seminar. Counselor of IEEE AIUB Student Branch, Dr. Mohammad Hasan Imam, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, Ms. Humayra Fredous, Deputy Director, Center for Biomedical Research (CBR), Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation and Head-in-Charge, Department of Physics, AIUB, Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB attended the event.