Dr Rezwanul Haque | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Dr. Rezwanul Haque is an expert in the field of material characterization using neutron diffraction. One of his ground-breaking research endeavours involved utilizing neutron diffraction (KOWARI) in collaboration with ANSTO to measure residual stress in self-piercing riveting (SPR). Dr. Haque's accomplishments include securing prestigious grants exceeding a value of AUD 900k, enabling him to access multiple beam time slots at ANSTO from 2010 to 2023. Notably, he was honoured as the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association in 2021, highlighting his recent achievements. Furthermore, Dr. Haque currently serves as an Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) councillor at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), showcasing his active involvement in contributing to the academic community.  

In 2017, Dr. Rezwanul Haque was honoured as the inaugural member of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) Academy, recognizing his significant contributions to the academic community. In 2019, he was appointed as the inaugural academic lead for the newly established School of Science and Engineering. Under his leadership, the school successfully launched two new engineering programs (Bachelor of Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering), at the new Moreton Bay campus. Eventually, these programs were accredited by Engineers Australia. Furthermore, he spearheaded a comprehensive review of all programs offered by the School of Science and Engineering. Due to his unwavering commitment to learning and teaching, Dr. Haque earned the esteemed status of Senior Fellow at the Higher Education Academy (UK). He also received the Engineering Education Research Design Award by Engineers Australia (EA) in 2023 for their work of AI in Engineering Education.

Recently, Dr. Haque significantly expanded his influence into artificial intelligence and engineering education in academia. He became a founding member of the "UniSC Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Action Plan Working Group," developing ethical guidelines for the use of Generative AI in educational settings. Additionally, he was instrumental in forming the Australasian Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education Centre (AAIEEC) under Engineers Australia, which quickly attracted over 80 members from across the Asia-Oceania region and has already produced significant scholarly output. His recent publication on AI in educational assessment has not only reached a wide audience but has also influenced governmental policy, underscoring his pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering education and policy related to technological advancements.