Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury
Lecturer — Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury
Lecturer
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Email: shefaya61@gmail.com
Blood Group: O+
Professional Summary
Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Business and Technology and a passionate researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Federated Learning, MCDM, Explainable AI, Machine Learning, and healthcare technologies. She previously served as a Lecturer and IEEE Computer Society Activity Coordinator at International Islamic University Chittagong. Her research focuses on intelligent healthcare systems, trust-aware federated learning, hybrid MCDM-based decision-making frameworks, and AI-driven healthcare analytics. She has authored 21 research publications in reputed journals and conferences, including IEEE Access, Engineering Research Express, Diagnostics, Technologies, Scientific Reports, International Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Informatics, Baghdad Science Journal, IEEE conferences, and Springer book chapters. Alongside research, she is deeply committed to teaching, student mentorship, academic leadership, and developing impactful AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Engr)
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Institute: International Islamic University, Chittagong
Passing Year: 2021
Master of Science in Engineering (MSc Engr)
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Institute: International Islamic University, Chittagong
Passing Year: 2026
Academic Experience
| Institute | Department | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Islamic University Chittagong | Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Teaching Assistant | 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
Professional Experience
| Institute | Department | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh University of Business and Technology | Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Lecturer | 15 Jul 2025 - Till Date |
| International Islamic University Chittagong | Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Assistant Lecturer | 06 Aug 2022 - 09 Oct 2023 |
| International Islamic University Chittagong | Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Lecturer | 10 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| International Islamic University Chittagong | Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Teaching Assistant | 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
Journal Papers
Sanjida Sharmin, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Farzana Tasnim, Tanjim Mahmud, Md Eftekhar Alam, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Karl Andersson, "Explainable clustering and ranking of student satisfaction in online learning: a hybrid FAHP-TOPSIS and SHAP-LIME approach, " In: Scientific Reports, (2026-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-48794-8
Tuhina Khanam Mahi, Sanjida Mahmud, Iffat Marium Nosaiba, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, "A hybrid deep learning framework for identifying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes using CNN, ViT, and GNN architectures, " In: Engineering Research Express, 8(5), 055214 (2026-01-01) . 10.1088/2631-8695/ae455a
Lamisa Mashiat, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, "Analysis of Alzheimer’s disease progression stages using machine learning, " In: Engineering Research Express, 7(4), 04529 (2025-01-01) . 10.1088/2631-8695/ae275e
Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Tanjim Mahmud, Farzana Tasnim, Sanjida Sharmin, Saida Nawal, Umme Habiba Papri, Samia Afreen Dolon, Md Eftekhar Alam, Moh, "A Hybrid MCDM and Machine Learning Framework for Thalassemia Risk Assessment in Pregnant Women, " In: Diagnostics, 15(22), 2833 (2025-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15222833
Hamza Nouib, Hayat Qadech, Manal Benatiya Andaloussi, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Aniss Moumen, "Predicting Graduate Employability Using Hybrid AHP-TOPSIS and Machine Learning: A Moroccan Case Study, " In: Technologies, 13(9), 385 (2025-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies13090385
Farzana Tasnim, Tanjim Mahmud, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Tasnia Fahrin Choity, Aisha Ahmed, Mohammad Saeed Hasan Chowdhury, Mohammad Shahadat Hossa, "Elevating E-Service Standards in Bangladesh: Merging FAHP and TOPSIS for Strategic Online Business Solutions, " In: IEEE Access, (2025-01-01) . 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3566964
Faisal Bin Al Abid, Aryati Binti Bakri, Md Golam Rabiul Alam, Jia Uddin, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, "Simplified novel approach for accurate employee churn categorization using MCDM, De-Pareto principle approach, and machine learning, " In: Baghdad Science Journal, 21(2), 45 (2024-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.21123/bsj.2024.9788
Faisal Bin Al Abid, Aryati Binti Bakri,Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Jia Uddin,, "An AHP-Modified TOPSIS and Pareto Model for Employee Turnover Intention Analysis, " In: Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (IJEEI), 14(1), 82-101 (2026-01-01) . 10.52549/ijeei.v14i1.6506
Sigma Khanam, Maisha Maliat, Bineta Abedeen, Farjana Khan, Farzana Tasnim, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Tanjim Mahmud, Kaushik Deb, Mohammad Shahadat, "Improving Missing Data Imputation with GF-WAI: An Explainable AI-Based Ensemble Method for Dengue Disease Prediction, " In: International Conference on Data Science, AI and Applications, 2683 190-204 (2025-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-11355-9_14
Tahnia Binte Shafi, Toaha Siddique, Farzana Tasnim, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Mohammad Saeed Hasan Chowdhury, Tanjim Mahmud, Kaushik Deb, Mohammad, "Detecting AI-Generated Text Using Machine Learning: A Comparative Study of MLP and RoBERTa-Based Models, " In: International Conference on Data Science, AI and Applications, 101-114 (2025-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-11355-9_8
Farzana Tasnim, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Mohammad Saeed Hasan Chowdhury, Tanjim Mahmud, Sajib Tripura, M Shamim Kaiser, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, "MindScope: AI-Driven Detection of Mental Health Issues in Bangla Social Media Text, " In: International Conference on Trends in Computational and Cognitive Engineering, 1588 133-148 (2024-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1069-6_9
Farzana Tasnim, Tasnimul Jannat Niha, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Taniya Sultana, Mohammad Saeed Hasan Chowdhury, Tanjim Mahmud, Rishita Chakma, M Sh, "Enhancing Bengali News Article Summarization via Embedded Attentioned BiLSTM Model, " In: International Conference on Trends in Computational and Cognitive Engineering, 149-162 (2024-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1069-6_10
Morjina Akter, Subrina Akter, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Roksana Nusrat Eva, "An expert system to monitor and risk assessment of chronic disease patients using FTOPSIS, " In: International Conference on Big Data, IoT and Machine Learning, 335-347 (2023-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8937-9_23
Faisal Bin Al Abid , Aryati Binti Bakri , Hasin Jawad Ali , Darmawan Satyananda, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury , Jia Uddin, "Predicting Indonesian Academician Turnover: Validity Test and Data Analysis, " In: International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences (IJAAS, (2026-01-01) .
Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Mainul Islam Mahi, Sadiqul Alam Saimon, Aynur Nahar Urme, Rashidul Hasan Nabil, "An integrated approach of MCDM methods and machine learning algorithms for employees' churn prediction, " In: 2023 3rd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), 68-73 (2023-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICREST57604.2023.10070079
ANM Rezaul Karim, Faisal Bin Al Abid, Sourav Das, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, Abu Nowhash Chowdhury, Farzana Tasnim, Md Rashedul Islam, GM Al Arafat, "An Automation System for Best Candidate Selection in Interview Panel Using MCDM Approach, " In: 2023 26th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 1-6 (2023-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCIT60459.2023.10441334
Sanjida Sharmin, Farzana Tasnim, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, "Evaluating Online Learning Effectiveness Using AHP-TOPSIS: A Comprehensive Analysis of Student Feedback, " In: 2025 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM), 1-6 (2025-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1109/NCIM65934.2025.11159994
Lamisa Mashiat, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, "Graph-Augmented YOLO: A Hybrid Pipeline for Robust Brain Tumor Localization and Classification in MRI Scans, " In: 2025 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Computing, Applications and Systems (COMPAS), 1-4 (2025-01-01) . https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPAS67506.2025.11381767
Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury,Lamisa Mashiat,Souriya Sultana,Fahmida Akter Shormi,Umma Maharunnasa Mim, "Advanced Convolutional Ensemble Learning for Classification of Skin Lesions, " In: IEEE 2nd International Conference on Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence and Networking (QPAIN 2026), (2026-01-01) .
Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury,ZINIA SULTANA MUKTI, "Federated Weighted Ensemble and Meta-Stacking for Thalassemia Classification Using Hematological Data., " In: IEEE 2nd International Conference on Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence & Networking, (2026-01-01) .
Sajia Sultana, Sajia Afrin Adita, Shefayatuj Johara Chowdhury, "MRI-Based Stroke Detection Using Fine-Tuned ResNet50, Custom CNN, and Stacking Ensemble Learning, " In: IEEE 2nd International Conference on Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence & Networking, (2026-01-01) .
Conference Papers
, "An integrated approach of MCDM methods and machine learning algorithms for employees churn prediction", In: Proceedings of the
3rd International Conference on Robotics, Electrical and Signal Processing Techniques (ICREST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
, 2023-07-01 2023-08-01,
AWARDS AND RESEARCH GRANTS
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