Md. Ashraful Islam

Dhaka, Bangladesh

I am a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). I am currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering at BUET. My research interests include Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Previously, I worked as a Research Assistant at United International University (UIU). I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from BUET, where I ranked second in my department.

Research Interests

Natural Language Processing
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Publications

[Google Scholar]

MapCoder: Multi-Agent Code Generation for Competitive Problem Solving
Md. Ashraful Islam, Mohammed Eunus Ali, Md Rizwan Parvez
In ACL 2024 Main Conference [Paper Link] [Code]

CODESIM: Multi-Agent Code Generation and Problem Solving through Simulation-Driven Planning and Debugging
Md. Ashraful Islam, Mohammed Eunus Ali, Md Rizwan Parvez
In NAACL 2025 Findings [Paper Link] [Code]

Automatic High-Level Test Case Generation using Large Language Models
Navid Bin Hasan, Md. Ashraful Islam, Junaed Younus Khan, Sanjida Senjik, Anindya Iqbal
In MSR 2025 Technical Track [Paper Link]

A survey on deep learning based Point-of-Interest (POI) recommendations
Md. Ashraful Islam, Mir Mahathir Mohammad, Sarkar Snigdha Sarathi Das, Mohammed Eunus Ali
In Neurocomputing 2022, Journal of Elsevier. [Paper Link]

Soft-Touch or Hard-Touch: Quantifying Touches through A New System Focusing on A Pool Touchpad Intended for Measuring Timing of Swimmers
Adnan Quaium, Md. Ashraful Islam, M Sohel Rahman, ABM Alim Al Islam
In 2023 10 th International Conference on Networking, Systems and Security (NSysS) [Paper Link]

Experience

Lecturer

Department of CSE, BUET

Worked as a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

November 2022 - Present

Research Assistant

Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)

Worked as a part-time remote research assistant at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI).

August 2024 - Present

Part-time Lecturer

Department of CSE, BUET

Worked as a part-time Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

August 2022 - October 2022

Research Assistant

Department of CSE, UIU

Served as a full-time Research Assistant on the Diabetes Research Project at United International University (UIU).

May 2022 - August 2022

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc. Engg)

Subject: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
University: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
CGPA: 3.92/4.00

August 2022 - January 2025

Bechelor of Science (B.Sc. Engg)

Subject: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
University: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
CGPA: 3.98/4.00
Ranked Second Position out of 120 in the CSE Department

Feb 2017 - May 2022

Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)

Subject: Science
College: Govt. Azizul Haque College, Bogura, Bangladesh.
GPA: 5.00/5.00
Ranked 26^th position out of 80,000+ students

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

Professional Services [Selected]

Consultation Roles
- Contributed to the development of mission-critical components for the Integrated Educational Information Management System (IEIMS) project of the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh as part of the CSE, BUET team (2022 - Present).
- Participated as a member of the CSE, BUET team for Medical Admission Processing in 2025.
- Participated as a member of the CSE, BUET team for XI College Admission Processes in 2024.
- Participated as a member of the CSE, BUET team for XI College Admission Processes in 2023.
- Served as a team member of the CSE, BUET for the Nursing Admission Processing in 2024.
- Served as a team member of the CSE, BUET for the Nursing Admission Processing in 2023.
- Member of the CSE, BUET team for BSMMU Admission 2023.
- Involved in quantifying touch interactions on a touchpad intended to measure the timing of swimmers, as part of the CSE, BUET team.
- Collaborated on the creation of learning materials for Python Programming as a member of the CSE, BUET team. [Link]
Reviewer for WISE 2023: 24th International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, Melbourne, Australia
Coach for BUET teams participating in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (2022, 2023, 2024).

Teaching Experience [Selected]

Courses at the Department of CSE, BUET
- CSE 451: Computer Networks
- CSE 452: Computer Networks Lab
- CSE 101: Structured Programming
- CSE 102: Structured Programming Lab
- CSE 322: Computer Networks Lab
- CSE 406: Computer Security Lab
- CSE 216: Database Lab
- CSE 208: Data Structures and Algorithms II Lab
- CSE 308: Software Engineering Lab
- CSE 408: Software Development Lab
- CSE 108: Object-Oriented Programming Lab
Training Courses at Bangladesh-Korea Information Access Center, Department of CSE, BUET
- Generative AI
- Introduction to Machine Learning with Python
- Introduction to Python
- Python Bootcamp for Beginners
- Oracle Database Management and Administration
- MS SQL Server Database Management and Administration

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, HTML, CSS, LaTeX, SQL, Javascript, Assembly, PhP.
Deep Learning Frameworks: PyTorch, Keras, TensorFlow.
Database: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB.
Embedded Systems: Arduino, ESP, ATMega32 and Different Micro-controllers and Networking chips.
Communication Skills: Bangla, English.

Honors and Awards

University Award: Academic Excellence (2017-2020)
Dean's List: Academic Excellence Award at all levels
BUET Entrance Exam 2016: Third Place among 12,000+ candidates
Rajshahi Education Board H.S.C.: Ranked 26^th among 80,000+ candidates

Contact

Feel free to contact me for any queries or collaborations.
Address: Room 415, ECE Building, West Polashi, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Email: mdashraful@cse.buet.ac.bd
Phone Number: +8801521404214
Web Links: [Official Website] [Google Scholar] [GitHub]