Mst. Rokeya Khatun
Associate Professor
Mst. Rokeya Khatun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Bangladesh University (BU). She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from BUET and a B.Sc. in Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET). With extensive experience in teaching and academic administration, she has developed expertise in computer programming, web development, database technologies, software frameworks, and engineering simulation tools.
Academic Experience
Mst. Rokeya Khatun has been serving at Bangladesh University since October 2012, progressing from Lecturer to Assistant Professor and subsequently to Associate Professor. She has been serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of CSE at BU since November 2025, following more than 13 years of service as an Assistant Professor from October 2012 to November 2025. Prior to joining BU, she served as a Lecturer at International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) for four years. She also served as a Lecturer in the Department of CSE at Bangladesh University for approximately one and a half years.
Professional Practice
Her professional expertise encompasses programming languages including C, C++, Java, and Python, along with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and PHP. She has practical knowledge of Oracle, SQL, and MySQL database technologies, as well as CodeIgniter, WordPress, and Joomla frameworks and content management systems. Her technical proficiency also includes engineering and simulation tools such as MATLAB, FEMLAB, and COMSOL Multiphysics, in addition to MS Office, Photoshop, and Filmora. These skills support her teaching and academic activities across software development, programming, databases, web technologies, and computational applications.
Professional Development
Mst. Rokeya Khatun has participated in a range of professional workshops and training programs related to inclusive education, academic quality, teaching methodologies, learning, and assessment. Her professional development includes international workshops on the Inclusive Education Toolkit organized by AIUB, Jahangirnagar University, BUET, and Nottingham Trent University, UK, held in June and October 2025. She also completed training on Compliance of the Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF) and Effective Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, organized by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council in January 2023. Earlier, she completed Foundation Training on Teaching Method at Bangladesh University in October 2013, Teaching Methods and Techniques training organized by the Graduate Training Institute (GTI) in February–March 2014, and PHP Basic to CodeIgniter Framework training organized by Bdjobs Training from June to September 2012.
Area of Interest
1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Machine Learning
3. Neural Networks
4. Deep Learning
5. Image Processing
6. Natural Language Processing
7. Photonic Crystal Fiber and Optical Sensors
Published Journals:
1. Khatun, M. R., & Islam, M. S. (2025). Advances in PCF-SPR sensors: a comprehensive review of biosensing and environmental applications. Measurement, Elsevier (Q1), 258, 119226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2025.119226
2. *Khatun MR, Islam MS (2025) Design optimization of high-sensitivity PCF-SPR biosensor using machine learning and explainable AI. PLOS ONE (Q1), 20(9): e0330944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330944
3. *Khatun MR, Mim MA, Tasin MM, Hossain MM (2025) A hybrid framework of statistical, machine learning, and explainable AI methods for school dropout prediction. PLOS ONE (Q1), 20(9): e0331917. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331917
4. Md Tanver Rana Sobur, Md.Mehedi Hasan, *Mst. Rokeya Khatun, Md. Manik Mia, et al., (2025), “Machine Learning-Enhanced SPR-Based Optical Biosensor for Cancer Cell Detection”, Optics and Laser Technology, Elsevier (Q1), Volume 192, Part D, 12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.113796.
5. Mithila Akter Mim, *Mst. Rokeya Khatun, Md. Minoar Hossain, Wahidur Rahman (2025), “Advanced PCF-SPR Biosensor Design and Performance Optimization Using Machine Learning Techniques.” Optik, Elsevier (Q2), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2025.172391
6. Mim, M.A., Khatun, M.R., Hossain, M.M., Rahman, W., *Munir, A., (2025), “Exploring Early Learning Challenges in Children Utilizing Statistical and Explainable Machine Learning”, Algorithms, MDPI (Q2), 18(1), 20, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/a18010020
7. Mohammad Mamun, Safiul Haque Chowdhury, *Muhammad Minoar Hossain, M.R. Khatun, Sadiq Iqbal (2025), “Explainability enhanced liver disease diagnosis technique using tree selection and stacking ensemble-based random forest model”, Informatics and Health, Elsevier, 2(1), 17–40, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infoh.2025.01.001
8. *M. R. Khatun, M.S. Islam, Mithila Akter, Umme Salma, Afsana Islam, (2025), “Design and optimization of a Dual-Core GoldCoated PCF-SPR biosensor for biosensing applications”, IJARCCE, 14(01), 2278-1021, DOI: https://doi.org/10.17148/ijarcce.2025.14127
9. *M.R. Khatun, Muhammad Minoar Hossain, (2024), “Efficient Prediction of Optical Properties in Hexagonal PCF Using Machine Learning Models”, Journal of Optik, Elsevier (Q2), 312, 171929, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2024.171929
10. R. A. Swarna, *M. M. Hossain, M. R. Khatun, M. M. Rahman, &, A. Munir, (2024), “Concrete Crack Detection and Segregation: A Feature Fusion, Crack Isolation, and Explainable AI-Based Approach”, Journal of Imaging, MDPI (Q1), 10(9), 215, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jimaging10090215
11. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, (2012), “Propagation Properties and Stress Sensitivity of S-PCF, H-PCF and O-PCF”, Journal of Communications, Academy Publisher (Q2), 7, 11, https://doi.org/10.12720/jcm.
12. M. R. Khatun, M. S. Islam and *A.N.M. Bazlur Rashid, (2012), “Analysis of Dual Core Hexagonal PCF Based Polarization Beam Splitter”, Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, IISTE, vol. 3, no. 3.
13. *Shamsun Nahar, Sultana Akter and M. R. Khatun, (2012), “Efficient Cell Phone Keypad Designing for Bangla SMS Using English Alphabets”, Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, IISTE, vol 3, no 4.
Under Review Journals:
1. Mst. Rokeya Khatun*, Md. Mahadi Tasin, Umme Salma, Sadia Afrin Shampa, Mithila Akter Mim, (Submitted: 7th January 2026),"Machine Learning–Based Prediction and Explainable AI Interpretation of Low Birth Weight Using Sociodemographic Factors", Heliyon, Elsevier (Q1).
2. *M.R. Khatun, M. S. Islam, (Submitted: 9th January 2026), “High-Performance Low-Loss PCF-SPR Biosensor for Naringenin Detection”, Journal of Optik, Elsevier (Q2).
Conferences:
1. *M. R. Khatun, Mithila Akter Mim, “Analysis of Highly Sensitive Simple Designed PCF-Based SPR Biosensor”, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT), IEEE, held on 2nd – 4th May 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534529
2. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Effect of External Stress on Propagation Properties of Hexagonal and Octagonal PCF”, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2011), IEEE, pp. 434-438, held on 16th – 19th August 2011, Kandy, Sri Lanka, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038108.
3. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Propagation Properties and Stress Sensitivity of Square and Hexagonal Photonic Crystal Fiber”, Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICCIT 2011), IEEE, pp. 434-438, held on 22nd – 24th December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCITechn.2011.6164828.
4. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Analysis of Confinement Loss and Birefringence in Hexagonal and Octagonal PCF due to External Stress”, Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (ICMERE 2011), held on 22nd – 24th December 2011, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
5. *M. R. Khatun and M. S. Islam, “Birefringence properties of Hexagonal and Octagonal air hole arranged PCFs under External Stress”, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME 2011), held on 18th – 20th December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2011.6038108
