Professor A.F.M. Yusuf Haider has been appointed as an Emeritus Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Dhaka.
The Department of Physics, University of Dhaka, is proud to announce that Professor A.F.M. Yusuf Haider, PhD, has joined as an Emeritus Professor on 2 February 2026.
Professor Haider has had a distinguished career at the University of Dhaka, serving in numerous leadership roles, including Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Director of the Semiconductor Technology Research Centre, Chairman of the Department of Physics, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Provost of Surja Sen Hall.
Prof. Haider played the pivotal role in establishing the Center for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) while he was Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka. He also established the Modern Optics and Laser Research laboratory in the Department of Physics.
This prestigious appointment is a recognition of his lifetime contributions to research, teaching, and academic leadership. The Department of Physics extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Haider and looks forward to the continued enrichment of its educational and research activities through his generous support and active involvement.
We wish him every success in this new chapter of his illustrious career.