
Dhaka: North South University (NSU), in collaboration with
the Bangladesh Society for Modeling and Simulation (BSMS), successfully
organized a day-long program featuring seminars, poster presentations,
institutional visits, and international collaboration meetings on simulation
science and digital innovation on 12 June 2026 at NSU’s Audi-801, a press
release said.
The event brought together distinguished academics,
researchers, industry professionals, and students from leading universities,
organizations, and industries across Bangladesh. The program highlighted the
growing importance of modeling and simulation technologies in addressing
contemporary challenges in science, engineering, healthcare, industry, and
digital transformation.
The program was graced by Professor Nasar U. Ahmed, Pro
Vice Chancellor of North South University, as the Chief Guest. The Special
Guests included Professor Dr. Lin Zhang, Professor at Beihang University and
President of the Asia Simulation Federation (ASIASIM), and Dr. Jingnong Weng, Professor
at Beihang University and Secretary General of ASIASIM.
The day commenced with a seminar titled “Simulation for
Everything: The Future of Digital Innovation.” The seminar was inaugurated by
its Chair, ProfessorShazzad Hossain, Dean of the School of Engineering and
Physical Sciences (SEPS), North South University. In his opening remarks, he
noted that simulation technologies have become essential tools for innovation,
enabling efficient analysis, design optimization, and informed decision-making.
He also reaffirmed North South University’s commitment to advancing research
and international collaboration and expressed hope that the seminar would
foster new ideas, partnerships, and research opportunities.
The keynote addresses were delivered by Prof. Dr. Lin
Zhang, Prof. Dr. Jingnong Weng, and Professor Mamun Molla, Chair of the
Department of Mathematics and Physics at North South University. The speakers
emphasized the transformative role of simulation technologies in advancing
scientific research, engineering design, medical innovation, manufacturing,
transportation, and numerous other disciplines. Through a series of
presentations and demonstrations, they showcased real-world applications of
simulation technology and highlighted how digital modeling is reshaping
innovation and decision-making across sectors.
Addressing the audience, Chief Guest Professor Nasar U.
Ahmed remarked that simulation-based research and development have become
increasingly important worldwide due to their efficiency, cost-effectiveness,
and ability to validate innovative ideas before practical implementation. He
noted that simulation technologies are now widely used across science,
engineering, healthcare, business, and many other fields. He further emphasized
North South University’s commitment to supporting simulation-based research by
developing modern laboratories, research centers, and advanced computing
facilities that enable faculty members, researchers, and students to conduct
high-quality simulation studies and experiments.
The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by
Professor Dr. Mohammad Monir Uddin, Professor of the Department of Mathematics
and Physics at NSU and President of BSMS. He expressed gratitude to the
distinguished guests, speakers, participants, organizers, and sponsors for
their contributions to the event’s success.
In the afternoon, a poster presentation session was held,
where researchers from universities and institutions across the country
showcased their ongoing research and development in modeling, simulation, and
digital technologies. The session provided a valuable platform for knowledge
exchange, collaboration, and networking among researchers and professionals.
The international delegates subsequently visited the
Confucius Institute (CI) at North South University, the first Chinese-language
education center in Bangladesh. They also toured several state-of-the-art
simulation laboratories and research centers across the NSU campus, where
ongoing simulation-based research projects were demonstrated.
After that, delegates from ASIASIM met with members of BSMS at the NSU Syndicate Hall for an engaging exchange of views on the future development of simulation science and international collaboration. During the meeting, the President and Secretary General of ASIASIM expressed their appreciation for BSMS’s activities and achievements in promoting simulation research and education in Bangladesh. They also offered valuable recommendations and strategic guidance to strengthen future initiatives, international partnerships, and professional development programs.