Duet holds workshop on AI tools in academia
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, held a workshop on harnessing artificial intelligence in academic result processing and course outcome–programme outcome (CO–PO) mapping on Monday.
The event, 'AI Tools and Result Preparation with Course Outcome–Programme Outcome Mapping for Capacity Building in Academia', was organised by DUET's Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), according to a press statement.
DUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Zaynal Abedin attended as chief guest.
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Dr Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Rasel, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, East West University, was present as keynote speaker.
Khandaker Rashedul Arefin, General Manager, Network and Infrastructure Cell, Bangladesh Research and Education Network Systems and Services, and Abu Naser Md Nafiu, Manager, Innovation Cell, also addressed the workshop as keynote speakers.
In his address, the vice-chancellor said Bangladesh's accession to the Washington Accord has paved the way for international recognition of Bangladeshi engineering degrees.
He noted that job opportunities for Bangladeshi engineers have expanded in Washington Accord countries, and that AI tools are now integral to the accreditation process for engineering degrees.
Professor Zaynal stated that DUET's departments have initiated a structured application, expressing that national recognition would be secured soon.
He added that artificial intelligence and machine learning have streamlined the implementation of CO–PO mapping in academia.
DUET is working to become a world-class institution by applying insights from such workshops and expanding collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industries both locally and internationally, he added.
Professor Dr Md Obaidur Rahman, Director, IQAC, chaired the session.
He observed that outcome-based education has replaced the traditional result-oriented approach in academia. For global acceptance of engineering degrees, adherence to specific criteria is essential—criteria that can be met through effective CO–PO mapping, he said.
The programme opened with a welcome address by Professor Dr Shafiqul Islam, Additional Director, IQAC.
Deans, department heads, undergraduate course coordinators, and members of programme self-assessment committees from degree-awarding departments participated in the workshop.
