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Educational Journey

Postgraduate
Incoming Oct 2026M.Sc. AstrophysicsUniversität BonnBCGS Scholar
2024–2026M.Sc. Applied Mathematics & Computational ScienceNorth South University
Undergraduate
2023 GraduateB.Sc. (Hons) PhysicsAstronomy MinorUniversiti Sains Malaysia
Incoming · October 2026

Master of Science in Astrophysics

Rheinische Friedrich‑Wilhelms‑Universität Bonn

Argelander‑Institut für Astronomie & Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences · Bonn, Germany

Programme
Master of Science in Astrophysics
Starting
Winter Semester 2026 / 27
Duration
4 semesters
Funding
BCGS Scholarship

The Bonn‑Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) is a joint excellence‑funded graduate school of the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, supporting high-achieving students with full scholarships, mentoring, and access to the joint research infrastructure of both universities.

Bonn's Master of Science in Astrophysics programme is hosted by the Argelander‑Institut für Astronomie with strong ties to MPIfR (Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy) and the wider Bonn–Cologne astrophysics community. The two‑year programme combines advanced coursework in cosmology, galactic dynamics, radio astronomy, and instrumentation with an extended research thesis.

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Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

North South University

Department of Mathematics & Physics, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dec 2024 – Sep 2026
Master of Science
Applied Mathematics
Computational Science

The MSc in AMCS is intended to provide students with a working knowledge of several areas of applied mathematics and prepare them for dynamic careers in industry and academia. The programme combines advanced coursework with a thesis in topics related to Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, offered under the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences.

Coursework Completed

Courses:11
Coursework Credits:26
Thesis Credits:6
Credits Waived:6
Total Credits:40 / 40
Spring 2025
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Methodology in Mathematics Education
Labs on Mathematical Research Tools
Summer 2025
Partial Differential Equations: Modeling and Numeric
Fall 2025
Numerical Analysis
Spring 2026
Computational Linear Algebra
Computational Linear Algebra Lab
Advanced Numerical Methods and Computation
Advanced Numerical Methods and Computation Lab
Summer 2026 (ongoing)
High Performance Parallel Computing
High Performance Parallel Computing Lab
Mathematics for Data Science and Machine Learning

Skills Acquired

Numerical & Matrix Methods

LU / QR / SVD Decomposition
Eigenvalue Algorithms
Sparse Linear Systems
Iterative Solvers (CG, Gauss-Seidel)
Root-Finding & Quadrature
ODE Solvers (RK, Adams)
Error & Convergence Analysis

PDE & Fluid Dynamics

Finite Difference Method (FDM)
Finite Element Method (FEM)
Finite Volume Method (FVM)
Stability & Convergence Analysis
Heat / Wave / Diffusion Equations
Navier-Stokes Discretisation
Mesh Generation

HPC & Parallel Computing

MPI
OpenMP
CUDA / GPU Computing
Vectorisation
SLURM / Job Scheduling
Performance Profiling
Memory Optimisation
Shared vs. Distributed Memory

ML & Data Science

Regression & Classification
Neural Networks
Dimensionality Reduction
Mathematical Optimisation
Gradient Descent Methods
Feature Engineering
Model Evaluation & Validation
Scientific Data Analysis

Languages & Tools

Python
C / C++
MATLAB
NumPy / SciPy
Matplotlib
Jupyter Notebook
Git / GitHub
LaTeX
Linux / Bash
Academic Research Design

M.Sc. Thesis

Missing Data Imputation for Irregular Light Curves in Astronomy: A Statistical Evaluation of Imputation Methods for Preserving Periodic Signal Properties

Supervisor: Dr. Md. Sumon Hossain, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics & Physics, North South University

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics

Universiti Sains Malaysia

School of Physics, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia

Sep 2019 – Sep 2023
Honours Degree
Major in Physics
Minor in Astronomy

The Bachelor of Science in Physics with Honours at USM's School of Physics provides a rigorous grounding in core and applied physics across three specialisation tracks — Pure Physics, Electronics & Semiconductor, and Optics & Photonics — culminating in an Honours research project. Pursuing the Pure Physics specialisation track alongside the Minor in Astronomy, the programme covered advanced topics from Statistical Mechanics and Solid State Physics to observational and radio astronomy.

Undergraduate Thesis

Validated C++ Bateman equation solver (CNUCTRAN) for complex nuclear decay chains, achieving high-precision benchmarking against Mathematica/MATLAB implementations

Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabie Omar , Senior Lecturer, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Academic Achievements

Dean's List recipient for Semesters II, III, and VI
Completed Honours research in nuclear physics
Specialized in Astronomy with astrophysical focus
Developed C++ expertise for scientific computing

Comprehensive Coursework (8 Semesters)

Total Courses:43
Semesters:8
Credit Units:136
Semester I (2019/2020)
Bahasa Malaysia I
Core Entrepreneurship
Physics I (Mechanics)
Calculus
Physics III (Waves & Optics)
Physics Practical I
Semester II (2019/2020)
Professional Writing
Physics II (E&M)
Physics IV (Modern Physics)
Electronics I
Linear Algebra & Vectors
Physics Practical II
Semester I (2020/2021)
Scientific English
Electronics II
Complex Analysis & ODEs
Thermodynamics
Optics
Physics Practical III
Semester II (2020/2021)
Classical Mechanics
Structure of Universe
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical Methods
Physics Practical IV
Semester I (2021/2022)
Data Analytics Principles
Sustainability
Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Solid State Physics I
Statistical Mechanics
Physics Project
Radiation Biophysics
Semester II (2021/2022)
English Poetry
Malaysian Studies
Electricity & Magnetism
Solid State Physics II
Physics Project
Semester I (2022/2023)
Public Speaking
AI Literacy
Introduction to Astronomy
Principles in Astronomy
Semester II (2022/2023)
Spoken English
Laser Applications
Non-Destructive Testing
Radio Astronomy

Technical Skills

Programming

Python
C / C++
R
MATLAB
Mathematica
Bash / Linux

ML & Statistics

Machine Learning
Gaussian Processes
Bayesian Inference
Data Analysis

Astronomy Tools

Astropy
Astroquery
NumPy / SciPy
Matplotlib
TOPCAT
DS9

HPC & Parallelization

MPI / OpenMP
SLURM / PBS
GPU Computing
Vectorization

Dev & Workflow

Git / GitHub
Jupyter
HDF5 / FITS
Overleaf

Non-Technical Skills

✍️  Scientific Writing
🔭  Science Outreach & Communication
🎤  Public Speaking
🤝  Cross-Cultural Collaboration
📋  Research Coordination

Language Skills

Bangladesh Bengali
Native (C2)
United Kingdom English
Bilingual (C2)
India Hindi
B2 (Upper-Interm.)
Germany German
A1 (Beginner)
Malaysia Malay
A1 (Beginner)
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Wi-STEM Bangladesh Mentee

Summer Research Internship

Machine Learning in Astrophysics

Jul – Dec 2021
Machine Learning
Astrophysics

Research Project

Photometric Redshifts using Gaussian Processes: Tested machine learning methods for photometric redshift estimation from astronomical survey data

Supervisor: Dr. Tonima Tasnim Ananna

Key Outcomes

Applied Gaussian Processes for astronomical data analysis
Developed ML models for photometric redshift estimation
Worked with astronomical survey data and observations
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Astronomy Club, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Elected Student Representative (Exco)

Member & Active Participant

Exco: 2019–2020
Member: 2019–Present
Leadership
Outreach

Contributions & Activities

Represented and coordinated activities among students from over 10 nationalities, fostering inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration
Actively participated in stargazing sessions, public outreach programs, workshops, and valuable training sessions
Attended Physics colloquia, workshops, coffee talks, and various engaging activities as part of the community
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Future Graduate Studies

PhD Aspirant in Astrophysics and Cosmology

Upcoming
Planning Phase

Currently exploring opportunities for graduate studies in Physics and Astronomy. Research interests include Observational Cosmology, Large-Scale Structure, Modified Gravity, Dark Matter & Dark Energy, High-Energy Astrophysics, Galaxy Evolution & Dynamics, and Astrostatistics with Machine Learning.

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