Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury
Professor Dr. Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury (January 1, 1931 – July 23, 2016) was a distinguished Bangladeshi physicist, academician, educationist and the founder VC of Sylhet International University.[1] He played a pivotal role in the establishment and leadership of several academic institutions in Bangladesh.[2]
| Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
| Professor Dr. Sadruddin Ahmed Chowdhury | |
| Born | 15 April 1931, Phulbari, Golapganj, Sylhet District, Assam Province, British India |
| Died | 23 July 2016, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | University of Dhaka, Rajshahi University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet International University |
| Alma Mater | University of Dhaka, University of Manchester |
| Known for | Founding Vice-Chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Sylhet International University |
Early life and education
Dr. Chowdhury was born on January 1, 1931, in Phulbari village, Golapganj Upazila, Sylhet District, British India. He completed his early education in Sylhet and later moved to Dhaka for higher studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics in 1954 and his Master of Science (MSc) in 1955 from the University of Dhaka. He then pursued doctoral studies at the University of Manchester, obtaining a Ph.D. in Crystallography in 1966.
Academic Career
Dr. Chowdhury began his teaching career at Rajshahi University, where he served in various capacities until 1994. He was a visiting fellow at several British universities and also worked as a Professor of Physics at Al Fateh University in Libya. In 1989, he became the founding Vice-Chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), serving until 1994. During his tenure, SUST became a renowned institution in a short period. In 2001, he was appointed as the founding Vice-Chancellor of Sylhet International University (SIU), serving until his retirement in 2010. Under his leadership, SIU became a successful university in a very short time.
Research and Publications
Dr. Chowdhury published numerous research papers on organic molecules, drugs, and medicine in reputed international journals. Notably, two of his papers on insulin were published in the United States Pharmacopoeia and Diabetologia, contributing significantly to the treatment of diabetes.
Personal Life and Legacy
Dr. Chowdhury was also a veteran of the Language Movement and an organizer of the Liberation War. He was the president of the Sylhet unit of Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA). He performed the Holy Hajj in 1974, 1982, and 1999. He passed away on July 23, 2016, at the age of 86.