Muhammad Lutfar Rahman

Muhammad Lutfar Rahman (born 2 May 1942) is a Bangladeshi professor, chemist and researcher. He was 6th vice chancellor (from 20 October 2000 to 3 November 2001) of Islamic University, Bangladesh. He was professor of Rajshahi University at Chemistry department. He is now contract professor of Independent University, Bangladesh in Environmental Science and Management department.

Early life
Rahman was born on 2 May 1942 to Abul Hossain and Sikarunnesa.

Education

 * Matriculation: (now SSC), Khoksa Janipur Pilot High School, District First (1958 Batch)
 * Intermediate: (now HSC), Pabna Edward College, 6th place in Rajshahi Division (1960 Batch)
 * BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Rajshahi College, Year of Graduation: 1963
 * M.Sc in Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), Rajshahi University. Year of Graduation: 1964.
 * Ph.D in Physical Chemistry, University of Cambridge. Year of Graduation: 1969

Career

 * 1965 – 1973: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Rajshahi University.
 * 1973 – 1980: Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Rajshahi University
 * 1980 – 1985: Faculty of Science (on lien) University of Garyunis, Libya
 * 1980 – 2006: Professor, Department of Chemistry, Rajshahi University.
 * 1986 – 1989: Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Rajshahi University
 * 1993 – 1995: Dean, Faculty of Science, Rajshahi University
 * 1998 – 2000: Pro Vice Chancellor, National University, Gazipur
 * 2000 – 2001: Vice Chancellor, Islamic University, Bangladesh.
 * 2006 – Now: Professor (on contract), Department of Environmental Science and Management (SESM) Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Membership

 * Life Member, Bangladesh Chemical Society
 * Member, Evaluation Committee for Chemical Sciences, University Grants Commission.
 * Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science
 * Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science
 * Former President, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Regional Branch, Rajshahi.
 * Former Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society.

Workshops

 * Attended a summer institute on ‘Quantum Chemistry’ in Uppsala, Sweden in 1967.
 * Attended a summer seminar on ‘Semiconductor Surfaces’ in Ghent, Belgium, 1968.
 * Attended the second workshop on ‘Catalyst Design’ held in Trieste, Italy in 1992
 * International Conference on Environmental Aspects of Bangladesh (ICEAB)

Honors

 * Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship, 1974.
 * Awarded an overseas scholarship by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, London,1965.