University of Rajshahi
University Coordinator & Student Ambassador · Zone Advisor — East Zone
Profile
Md Rasel Rana serves as the Zone Advisor for KRTC's East Zone (Chattogram & Sylhet Divisions) under the University Coordinator & Student Ambassador Program. He is a final-year B.Sc. student in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Rajshahi, specialising in Food Technology and Industrial Automation, with hands-on family-business exposure to food production, quality standards, and the dynamics of the Bangladeshi food market.
Trained at the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) on advanced analytical instrumentation including FESEM, GC-MS, FTIR, ICP-OES, and Particle Size Analyzer, and holds an A+ grade from the Training Institute of Chemical Industries (TICI) in industrial automation — covering PLC and SCADA systems, sensor and control-loop instrumentation, and the operation and control of boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, and turbines.
A proven student leader, he serves as President of the Dinajpur District Students Welfare Association at the University of Rajshahi (managing a network of 1,000+ students, 40+ faculty members, and 1,000+ alumni), and was a candidate for the Rajshahi University Central Students Union (RUCSU) — engaging a 30,000+ student body and securing 1,200+ votes through strategic campaigning. As Zone Advisor, he guides University Coordinators across East Zone universities (CU, SUST, CoU, NSTU) and affiliated National University colleges, ensuring regional coherence and institutional alignment with KRTC's applied-science training, research, and community mission.
Academic Work
University of Rajshahi — Academic Project
Developed a chemical engineering framework for vegetable preservation to boost Bangladesh's export potential; conducted feasibility studies on scalable preservation methods for the local food industry.
University of Rajshahi — Project
Developed a sustainable chemical extraction protocol for fish pituitary glands targeting agricultural and biomedical markets; analysed commercialisation strategies and supply-chain feasibility for the Bangladeshi market.
Career
Kekuleon Research and Training Center (KRTC) — University Coordinator & Student Ambassador Program
Advising University Coordinators across the East Zone universities (CU, SUST, CoU, NSTU) and all affiliated National University colleges — ensuring regional coherence, partnership-building, and alignment with KRTC's applied-science mission.
University of Rajshahi
Managing a vast network of 1,000+ students, 40+ faculty members, and 1,000+ alumni; organising welfare and academic engagement programmes.
University of Rajshahi
Strategic campaigner engaging a 30,000+ student body and securing 1,200+ votes through coordinated outreach.
Bangladesh Olympiadian Club
Providing academic guidelines to a nationwide network of students; conducting periodic classes.
Birol Academy of Science
Leading the organisation of annual Science Fairs and Math Olympiads; conducting workshops.
ACCE Group, University of Rajshahi
Key organiser for departmental events: Pahela Baishakh, poster presentations, and sports tournaments.
Recognition