Core Sustainability Team: Sustainable Development Advancement Committee
The main or core sustainability team at AIUB is the Sustainable Development Advancement Committee, comprising senior leadership and institutional representatives, ensuring strategic oversight and quality assurance in sustainability initiatives. The composition is as follows:
- Vice Chancellor
- Pro Vice Chancellor
- Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Team
Concern Office:
- Institutional Quality Assurance Cell
Advisors:
- Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain – Representative from Faculty of Business Administration
- Prof. Dr. S. Mosaddeq Ahmed – Representative from Faculty of Science and Technology
- Representative from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Representative from Faculty of Engineering
This core team plays a pivotal role in planning, guiding, and evaluating sustainability efforts across AIUB’s academic and operational spectrum.
Sustainability Research Team at CSER
https://d2a2i.aiub.edu/teams.html
In addition to the core team, AIUB has established a dedicated team of researchers and faculty under CSER to carry out the operational and research-driven aspects of sustainable development. CSER is led by Prof. Dr. Nowshad Amin, serving as the Deputy Director, and is supported by a team of experts specializing in various aspects of sustainable energy.
This broader team actively engages in driving the university's research-based sustainability initiatives and serves as the operational backbone for implementing innovative practices and projects.
Research Focus and Objectives
The center’s primary research areas include:
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Micro-grid and Hybrid Power Systems
- Energy Storage Solutions
- Application of Power Electronics
By concentrating on these domains, CSER aims to produce innovative, practical solutions that contribute significantly to the global and institutional goals of sustainable development.
Institutional Commitment
AIUB’s establishment of CSER and the formation of the Sustainable Development Advancement Committee reflect a deep institutional commitment to embedding sustainability into all facets of the university — from education and research to community engagement. These efforts create an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment for fostering sustainability within and beyond the university.