Department of CSE Hosts Workshop on Complex Engineering Problems for Final-Year Students

The Thesis/Project Coordination Committee of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Green University of Bangladesh, successfully organized a virtual workshop titled “Implementing Complex Engineering Problems and Activities in Final Year Thesis and Capstone Projects” on July 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM via the Zoom platform.

The workshop was specifically designed for final-year students enrolled in CSE 400A, CSE 400B, and CSE 400C, with the primary objective of guiding them through the identification, design, and implementation of complex engineering (CE) problems and activities within their thesis and capstone projects—a critical requirement for accreditation and quality assurance.

The session was hosted by Farhana Akter Sunny, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, and Chair of the Thesis/Project Committee. She commenced the workshop by warmly welcoming the distinguished guests, faculty members, and students, while clearly outlining the objectives and structure of the session.

The workshop featured a compelling keynote speech delivered by Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Azad, Honorable Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Professor of CSE, Green University of Bangladesh. Dr. Azad provided an in-depth exploration of complex engineering problems, emphasizing their significance in final-year projects. His presentation covered:

• The defining attributes of complex engineering problems and how they differ from routine technical challenges.

• The necessity of integrating CE problems and activities into academic projects.

• The audit perspective, highlighting the importance of proper CE analysis for program accreditation.

• Real-world case studies, including the CORONA-WARN-APP and SMARS, to illustrate how the absence of thorough CE evaluation can lead to project limitations.

• A university-related example to clarify why not every technical problem qualifies as a complex engineering problem.

Following the keynote, the Session Chair, Syed Ahsanul Kabir, Honorable Chairperson and Associate Professor of CSE, delivered concluding remarks that further enriched the discussion. He elaborated on CE problems through practical engineering scenarios, including effective data transmission and traffic signal priority problems, helping students visualize the application of these concepts in real-world systems.

The interactive session successfully equipped students with a clearer understanding of complex engineering problem identification, execution of complex engineering activities, and their overarching importance in final-year academic projects. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks and a virtual group photograph.

The Department of CSE extends its sincere gratitude to the keynote speaker, session chair, host, faculty members, and all participating students for their valuable contributions, which made the workshop a resounding success.