Dr. Golam Moktader Nayeem

About

An academic career shaped by three roles: teacher, leader, researcher

Dr. Golam Moktader Nayeem holds a PhD in Computer Science and Technology from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), awarded on 18 June 2026 under Professor Dr. Mingyu Fan, following doctoral residence in Sichuan from 2018–2020 and continued remote research thereafter under institutional arrangements necessitated by COVID-19 travel disruptions.

He currently serves as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), Cumilla having previously led the department as Head, steering it through the BAC self-assessment and accreditation-readiness process and BAETE readiness.

His research centres on swarm intelligence, bio-inspired optimisation, metaheuristics, and reinforcement learning, applied chiefly to path planning and coordination for autonomous UAVs and UAV swarms. Across 20 years he has taught Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Data Structures, and Software Engineering, and supervised 25+ undergraduate theses and capstone projects.

Swarm Intelligence Bio-Inspired Optimisation Metaheuristics Autonomous UAV Systems Reinforcement Learning

At a Glance

PhDUESTC, China · 2026

SupervisorProf. Dr. Mingyu Fan

Current RoleActing Dean, ECE

DepartmentCSE, BAIUST

Teaching Exp.20 years

Admin Exp.8+ years

Best PaperICONCS 2020

LanguagesBengali · English · Chinese

Doctoral Contributions

Three algorithms, one goal: guiding swarms home

The core of Dr. Nayeem's dissertation, "Bio-Inspired Algorithms for UAV and UAV Swarm," validated against CEC 2021/2022 benchmarks and real-world path-planning scenarios.

Journal · Arabian J. Sci. Eng. (Q2)

Q-RFA

A hierarchical Q-learning flocking framework that coordinates entire UAV swarms — not just single vehicles — balancing cohesion, separation, and shared mission goals across the flock.

Swarm coordination

Journal · Drones (Q1)

QGWO

A Q-learning-augmented Grey Wolf Optimizer that lets each "wolf" learn from experience while hunting for the optimal UAV flight path, adapting its search strategy on the fly rather than following fixed rules.

20 citations

Conference · ICICT4SD 2023

awgPSO

An adaptive hybrid Particle Swarm Optimizer merged with Grey Wolf behaviour and Beetle Antennae Search, giving 3D UAV path planning a more responsive, obstacle-aware convergence.

15 citations

Publications

15 peer-reviewed works, 221+ citations

Google Scholar h-index 6 · i10-index 6 · highest-cited paper 87 citations. Six journal articles (three SCIE) and nine EI-indexed conference papers.

Journal Articles

6 · SCIE 03 / Scopus 01 / Non-indexed 02

An Adaptive Control Framework for UAV Swarm

Nayeem, G.M. & Fan, M. — Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer Nature, 2026

SCI · IF 3.1 · Q2

Citations

Adaptive Q-Learning Grey Wolf Optimizer for UAV Path Planning

Nayeem, G.M., Fan, M. & Daiyan, G.M. — Drones, Vol. 9, No. 4: 246, 2025

SCI · IF 5.2 · Q1

Citations

Fusion of Statistical Reasoning for Healing Highly Corrupted Image

Daiyan, G.M., Chen, L., Zhou, C. & Nayeem, G.M. — Int'l J. of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2022

Scopus

Citations

A Review on Interworking and Mobility Techniques for Seamless Connectivity in Mobile Cloud Computing

Gani, A., Nayeem, G.M., Shiraz, M., Sookhak, M., Whaiduzzaman, Md. & Khan, S. — Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Vol. 43, pp. 84–102, 2014

SCI · IF 8.0 · Q1Most Cited

Citations

A New Efficient Approach for Peer-to-Peer File Searching in Mobile Ad-hoc Network

Nayeem, G.M., Rahman, M.M. & Daiyan, G.M. — International Journal of Computer Science Issues, Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2012

Citations

Analysis of Different Software Fault Tolerance Techniques

Nayeem, G.M. & Alam, J. — Journal of Engineering Research and Publications, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2009

Citations

Conference Papers

9 · EI 09

Transformers vs. Traditional Models: Analyzing Media Bias in Bangladeshi News Through Sentiment Analysis

Mahmud, A., Antu, M.A.M. & Nayeem, G.M. — ECCE 2025, Chittagong, pp. 1–5

Citations

Short-Term Rainfall Forecasting Using LSTM, ARIMA, and LSTM Time Series Generator Models

Easin, M., Roy, K., Nayeem, G.M. et al. — IDCIoT 2025, Bengaluru, pp. 67–74

Citations

A Time-Varying Grey Wolf Optimizer

Nayeem, G.M., Kamal, MD.S.B., Daiyan, G.M. & Khan, M.A. — ICCA '24, ACM, pp. 534–539

Citations

Enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization for UAV Path Planning

Nayeem, G.M., Khan, M.A., Fahad, K.S., Daiyan, G.M. & Dhrubo, S.A.M. — ICCIT 2023, Cox's Bazar, pp. 1–4

Citations

UAV Path Planning with an Adaptive Hybrid PSO

Nayeem, G.M., Fan, M., Daiyan, G.M. & Fahad, K.S. — ICICT4SD 2023, Dhaka

Citations

Vision System Actualization for Object Localization Robot

Samdany, G., Nayeem, G.M., Lu, Y. & Paul, N. — ICICT4SD 2021, pp. 91–94

Citations

A Time-Varying Adaptive Inertia Weight Based Modified PSO Algorithm for UAV Path Planning

Nayeem, G.M., Fan, M. & Akhter, Y. — ICREST 2021, Dhaka, pp. 573–576

EIHighest-Cited Conference

Citations

A Modified Particle Swarm Optimization for Autonomous UAV Path Planning in 3D Environment

Nayeem, G.M., Fan, M., Li, S. & Ahammad, K. — ICONCS, Springer, Cham, Dhaka, 2020

Best Paper AwardEI

Citations

An Efficient Key Agreement Scheme for Infrastructure Less Wireless Network (ILWN)

Nayeem, G.M., Khan, A.R. & Mottalib, M.A. — ICIEV 2012, pp. 271–275

Citations

Experience

Two decades in the classroom and the lab

Academic & Research

OCT 2022 — PRESENT

Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE

BAIUST, Cumilla

Undergraduate teaching, advising, assessment, and departmental development.

SEP 2018 — SEP 2022

Associate Professor (On Study Leave)

BAIUST, Cumilla — PhD research at UESTC

Developed awgPSO, QGWO, and Q-RFA.
2 SCI journal papers + 4 EI conference papers.
Validated on CEC 2021/2022 benchmarks, published Q1/Q2.

MAR 2017 — AUG 2018

Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE

BAIUST, Cumilla

FEB 2015 — FEB 2017

Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE

BAIUST, Cumilla

FEB 2011 — JAN 2015

Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE

Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong

JUN 2007 — JAN 2011

Lecturer, Dept. of ECE

Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong

SEP 2018 — SEP 2022

PhD Research Student

Intelligence Lab, School of CSE, UESTC, Sichuan

SEP 2012 — APR 2013

Research Assistant, HIR Grant

Mobile Cloud Computing Research Lab, University of Malaya

Administrative Leadership

OCT 2025 — PRESENT

Acting Dean, Faculty of ECE

BAIUST, Cumilla

OCT 2023 — JUL 2025

Head, Dept. of CSE

BAIUST, Cumilla

Led department through full BAC accreditation cycle; authored the SAR.
Oversaw curriculum reform aligned with BNQF Level 7 and OBE.
Coordinated BAETE accreditation readiness.

OCT 2023 — JUN 2024

Director, ICT Wing and Archive

BAIUST, Cumilla

FEB 2023 — DEC 2023

Acting Dean, Faculty of ECE

BAIUST, Cumilla

FEB 2015 — AUG 2018

Head, Dept. of CSE

BAIUST, Cumilla

FEB 2011 — JUL 2012

Head, Dept. of ECE

Southern University Bangladesh, Chittagong

Thesis Supervision

Supervised 25+ undergraduate thesis and capstone projects (2015–2026) spanning machine learning, computer networks, and data-driven applications — including work that contributed to a published EI paper (ECCE 2025). Mentored student teams for ICPC, IUPC, and hackathons with multiple regional placements.

Education

From Chittagong to Chengdu

PhD in Computer Science and Technology

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Sichuan, China

Thesis: "Bio-Inspired Algorithms for UAV and UAV Swarm" — Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mingyu Fan. Physically resident 2018–2020; continued remotely from 2020 following COVID-19 travel disruptions; defense completed May 2026.

2018 – 2026

CGPA 3.76/4.00

M.Sc. in Computer Science and Information Technology (CIT)

Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Gazipur, Dhaka

Thesis: "An Energy Aware Key Management Scheme for Wireless Mesh Networks in Distributed Environment" — Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. A. Mottalib.

2008

CGPA 4.83/5.00

B.Sc. in Computer and Communication Engineering

International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) — Graduated First in Class, 30 students

Thesis: "Performance Analysis of an OFDM Wireless System with ICI in Rayleigh Fading Channel" — Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Satya Prasad Majumder.

2005

CGPA 3.902/4.00

Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)

Chittagong Government College, Chittagong

1998

First Division (651)

Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.)

A.S. Rahat Ali High School, Patiya, Chittagong

1996

First Division (832)

Recognition & Skills

Awards, memberships, and craft

Awards & Honours

Best Paper Award, ICONCS 2020, Dhaka
Vice-Chancellor's Award for outstanding academic achievement (undergraduate)
First position, programming contests & full tuition merit award, GPA 4.00/4.00 (Spring 2003)

Professional Memberships

IEEE Member — No. 92420455
Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) — No. 23955

Reviewer Roles

ICCIT, ICISET, ECCE, ICTP, MIET, BIM, SPICSCON, ICEFronT
Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, IETE Journal of Research

Skills & Tools

Research: Bio-inspired optimisation, swarm intelligence, metaheuristics, RL (Q-learning), CEC benchmarks
Programming: Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), MATLAB, LaTeX, Git, NS2/NS3
Leadership: Accreditation (BAC/BAETE), SAR authoring, CQI monitoring, CLO-PLO mapping

Recognitions & Milestones