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Curriculum Vitae of Professor Dr. L iza S harmin

Career Plan: I am a teacher by choice. I always upgrade my knowledge and skills to teach my
learners intensively to help them grow and transform into good human beings with the ability to
keep pace with continuous developmental phases of time. I am nurturing my passion as a
Teaching Mentor.

Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science
Professor , Department of English, Daffodil International University
PhD in Applied Linguistics and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) , IU
BA (Hons.) and MA in English Language, Linguistics and Literature, JU, Bangladesh,
Teaching Mentor (Tazkera and Golam Mustafa Center for Teaching and Learning, DIU)
Convener, PSAC committee for Accreditation ( up to September 12 , 2023)
Chairman , Exam Committee ( central, up to Fall 2019)
Assistant Proctor , Daffodil International University (up to 2022)
Member , Complaint Committee to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Convener, EAP/ESP SIG, TESOL Society of Bangladesh
Contact: +88 01726008144,
Mail: liza.eng@diu.edu.bd

Educational Qualification
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Linguistics and ESP
Institution : Islamic University, Bangladesh
Year : 2014 -2015 (Thesis submitted in 2019)
Result : Awarded on 19 th February 2021

Degree : Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Linguistics and ESP
Institution : Jahangirnagar University
Year : 2002 -2003 (Exam held in 2005)

Result : Part I completed


Degree : Master of Arts (MA) in English
Institution : Jahangirnagar University
Year : 1997 (exam. held in 2000)
Result : Second Class


Degree : Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English
Institution : Jahangirnagar University
Year : 1996 (exam. held in 1999)
Result : Second Class


Examination : Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Board : Dhaka
Year 1993
Result : First Division

Examination : Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Board : Dhaka
Year 1991
Result : First Division

Personal Information

First Name : Liza
Last Name : Sharmin
Contact No : +88 01726008144
Email: liza.eng@diu.edu.bd
Date of Birth : 1st February, 1976
Nationality: Bangladeshi (by birth)
Religion: Islam (Sunni)

Marital Status : Married, Husband : Mr. Golam Rabbani,
(Businessman) Daughter : Arnina Noor Yeasha

Present Address:
House No. : Selina DreamPalace
Road No. : 30/1, Bank Colony
Area : Bazar Road
Post : Savar, Dhaka -1340

Permanent Address:

Road : Bakultola Road
Area : Bakultola
Post : Nandina, Jamalpur – 2001

Research Area

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) : Designed English for Specific Purposes courses like Medical English,
English for Health Science area, English for lawyers, Business English, English for the students of CSE, English
for nurses, paramedics, and medical assistants, Syllabus Designing, Materials Development, ELT, Technology
Integrated Teaching, Equity in Ed ucat ion, and Teachers Education


International Collaboration (Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing)

I contributed to signing 9+4=13 MoUs for Daffodil International University with various
universities in India and Malaysia

Experience

22 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level of Education
in Bangladesh

 1st July 2023 - Professor and Dean , Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Daffodil Smart City, Daffodil International University, Ashulia
 1st November 2020 - Associate Professor and Head , Department of English, Daffodil
Smart City, Daffodil International University, Ashulia

 1st July 2016 – Associate Professor and Associate Head , Department of English,
Permanent Campus, Daffodil International University
 1st October 2015 - Assistant Professor , Department of English, Permanent Campus,
Daffodil International University
 July 2013 - Senior Assistant Professor and Head - Department of English,
Gono Bishwabidyalay (University), Nolam, Savar, Dhaka
 12th February 2009 - Assistant Professor and Head - Department of
English, Gono Bishwabidyalay (University), Nolam, Savar, Dhaka
 15th June 2006 - Senior Lecturer and Head - Department of English,
Gono Bishwabidyalay(University), Nolam, Savar, Dhaka
 4th April 2001 - Lecturer - Department of English, Gono Bishwabidyalay (University),
Nolam, Savar, Dhaka


Other Teaching Experience

 I had been contributing as a Teaching Mentor at Daffodil International University from
2021 to 2022
 I had been teaching at Jahangirnagar University as a Guest Faculty for 10 years

Membership

 Convener, EAP/ESP SIG, TESOL Society, Bangladesh, BELTA, Asia TEFL, TESOL
Society, Bangladesh

Other Activities
 I, along with my fifty (50) faculty members, am working relentlessly to meet the
standard of Accreditation under BAC.

 I am an active member of the Complaint Committee to Prevent Sexual Harassment .

 I worked as the Additional Director of “Institutional Quality Assurance Cell ” (IQAC) of
Gono Bishwabidyalay, being appointed by Bangladesh University Grants Commission
(UGC).

Teaching Interest
Introduction to Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, English Language Teaching
(ELT), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Methods and Approaches in language teaching,
Practice Teaching Techniques and Observations, Syllabus Designing, Materials Development in
English Language Teaching, Soc iolinguistics and Language Planning, Romantic poetry,
Victorian Poetry, Modern Poetry, Drama, Essay, Novel etc.

Other Qualification
Designed syllabuses and conducted special English language courses for business administrators,
doctors, medical physicists, paramedics, and other professionals.

Award and Scholarship
 Excellence in Teaching Award in 2023 from Tazkera and Golam Mustafa Center for Teaching
and Learning, DIU
 Best Team Spirit Award for outstanding performance by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor , Daffodil
International University, 2021
 Eudoxia Research Centre, India presented me the Best Paper Presentation Award for my paper
titled Instructional Principles for Designing Tailor -made ESP Syllabus for the Nurses,
Paramedics and Medical Assistants on December 2020
 Best Paper Presentation Award: I was awarded the best presenter award by Eudoxia Research
Centre, India in December 2020 for presenting Instructional Principles for Designing Tailor -
made ESP Syllabus for Nurses, Paramedics, and Medical Assi stants.
 TESOL Society of Bangladesh awarded me for presenting the Best PhD Paper in the "TESOL
Quick Fire Presentation Competition" at the 1st International Virtual Research Conference on
19 December 2020
 Chairman’s Award in 2016 for contributing Daffodil International University
 Scholarship from class five to university for academic result


Publications
Articles:
Sharmin, L. (2022). Designing Tailor -made Syllabus and Domain -specific Materials for the Learners of
the Health Science Area. Understanding Language through Literature and Vice Versa , Vol. 1
Sharmin. L., & Hossain, M.E. (2022). A critical examination of Kumaravadivelu's post -method
pedagogy and its scope for application in ELT in Bangladesh. Green University Review of Social
Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 01 & 02
Oysharja Mahmud, L. N., & Sharmin, L. (2022). A Critical Attempt on the Pursuit of Happiness
Considering Sherif Hetata ’s Take on Global Culture Mirrored in The Cultures of Globalization.
International Journa l of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol. 9, Issue 3, E -ISSN 2348 - 1269, P -
ISSN 2349 -5138. Indian Journal, UGC approved, Impact factor -7.17.

Sharmin, L. (2020). Ensuring Equity in Language Teaching: Implementing English for Specific
Purposes for Domain Sp ecific Learners of Tertiary Level. DIU Journal of Humanities and Social
Science, Volume 7, ISSN: 2305 -0136.
Sharmin, L. (2020). Developing Materials for Tailor -made ESP Course for the Students of Health
Science Area, International Journal of Research and A nalytical Reviews (IJRAR) Volume 7, Issue
3, E -ISSN 2348 -1269, P - ISSN 2349 -5138.
Sharmin , L. (2020). English for Specific Purposes (ESP): Needs Analysis to Design Tailor -Made Course
for the Students of Health Science Area of Bangladesh ’, International Journal of Research and
Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 7, Issue 2, E -ISSN: 2348 -1269, P - ISSN 2349 -5138.
Sharmin, L. (2020). Enhancing Quality of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Teaching History
to the Students Majoring English through Role Playing. American Academic Scientific Research
Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Scie nces, 67(1), 109 -121.
Sharmin, L. (2020). Assessing Needs for Designing Tailor -Made English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Course for the Students of Computer Science and Engineering Domain. IJRAR - International
Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJR AR), 7(2), 397 -407.
Sharmin, L. (2020). From Remembering and Understanding Levels to Evaluating and Creating Levels:
Enhancing Quality of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Global Scientific Journal:
Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2020, ISSN 2320 -9186.
Sharmin, L. (2018). Perception of Students regarding Soft Skills and Hard Skills of the Most Influential
Teachers in their lives. E - Journal on Language Practice and Technology. E -ISSN: 2289 -7445, Pp 1 -
8.
Sharmin, L. (2016). Action Research in English for S pecific Purposes: English Language for the Medical
Students in Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Humanity, Art and Literature, 3(2), 147 -158.
Sharmin, L. (2016). Instructional Design Principles for Business English Language Teaching at Tertiary
Level. JOURNAL O F CREATIVE WRITING| ISSN 2410 -6259, 2(2), 1 -10.
Sharmin, L. (2011). Analyzing needs for designing a specific English language course for medical
students in Bangladesh. Stamford Journal of English, 6, 249 -260.
Sharmin, L. (2005). Designing an ESP (English for Specific Purposes) course for the students of the
Department of Law. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 2, ISSN: 2309 -0642, Gono
Bishwabidyalay.
Sharmin, L. (2004). Concept of death in Tennyson ’s Poetry. Journal of Basic and Social Sciences,
Volume 1, Issue 1, ISSN: 2309 -0642, Gono Bishwabidyalay.
Oysharja Mahmud, L. N., & Sharmin, L. (2022) Theorizing Exercise Book Exploring Trio Translation
Theories by Jakobson, Derrida and Benjamin. DIU Journal of Humanities & Social Science, Vol. 9
(Accept ed)

Books and book chapters :
 Sharmin, L, Rahman M. Mahbub. (2012). A Window to the Learners of English. Creative
Publication, Dhaka, ISBN No: 978 -984 -90124 -2-9
 Sharmin, L. (2012). English for Nurses, Paramedics and Medical Assistants, Gono Prokashani,
ISBN: 978 -984 -90124 -3-6.
 Karthikeyan, J., James, J., Sharmin, L. (2022). Voice Assistants: Future of Interaction. Royal Book
Publication. ISBN: 9789391131198.
 Reddy, Pingili & Karthikeyan, J. & Sharmin, & James, Justin. (2023). VOICE ASSIATANTS -DO
THEY REALLY UNDERSTAND US? -ISBN -9789391131197.
 Karthikeyan, J. & Sharmin, & James, Justin & Vadapati, Pavan Nishith. (2022). VOICE
ASSISTANTS - ROUTE TO SIMPLIFIED LIFE.
 Karthikeyan, J. & Sharmin, & James, Justin & Yerra, Sriram. (2022). VOICE ASSISTANTS -
FUTUR E OF INTERACTION.
 Karthikeyan, J. & James, Justin & Sharmin, & Priya, Anukanksha. (2022). A SINGLE TAP AND
KNOW THE WORLD WITH -VOICE ASSISTANT 21BCT0174 -ANUKANKSHA PRIYA.
 Karthikeyan, J. & Sharmin, & James, Justin & P., Adira. (2022). CHAPTER -1 THE EVOLUTION
OF VOICE ASSISTANTS.
 Karthikeyan, J. & Sharmin, & James, Justin & Srivastava, Somy. (2022). A BOT FRIEND -VOICE
ASSISTANTS.
 Karthikeyan, J. & Sharmin, & James, Justin & Dhinakar Raj, Shiv Akash. (2022). CHAPTER -35
THE CHANGING WORLD OF VOICE ASSI STANTS 21BEC0790 -SHIV AKASH. Sharmin, L.
(2012). English for Nurses, Paramedics and Medical Assistants, Gono Prokashani, ISBN: 978 -984 -
90124 -3-6.

Paper presented and workshop conducted in Conferences and Seminars
 Delivered speech as resource person titled ‘Harmonizing Teaching and Research:
Application of Innovative Andragogy in Teaching of English Language and Literature in the
Post -Pandemic Era’ at the two -day -long conference titled International Conference on English
Language and Literature, Teach ing , and Research - A Global Perspective (ICELLTR) in
collaboration with ELTAI and Holy Cross College, Trichy on 14th October 2022.

 Chaired 2 sessions at the two -day conference titled International Conference on English
Language and Literature, Teaching , and Research - A Global Perspective (ICELLTR) in
collaboration with ELTAI and Holy Cross College, Trichy on 14th and 15th October 2022.

 Conducted a workshop, chaired a session , and presented a paper in collaboration with
Mohammad Elius Hossain, Assistant Pr ofessor, titled “A critical examination of
Kumaravadivelu's post method pedagogy and its scope for application in ELT in Bangladesh”.
Green University Review of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 01 & 02 on October 2022.

 Conducted an International Workshop o n “Effective Communication for the Engineers in
Academia and Industry” arranged by the Department of Humanities and Sciences of Sri

Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous), Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh,
India.
 Presented a Technical Paper entitled ‘Implementation of Innovative Andragogy in Teaching of
English Language and Literature by Harmonizing Teaching and Research’ in the 12th National
Annual Quality Convention on Education (NAQCE) 2022 on 27th December 2022

 Conducted a prestigious we binar on IATEFL Platform, Sharmin, L. (2021, Nov. 30). ‘Analysis
of Learners’ Needs in Teaching English for Medical Purposes’ [Webinar of 1 hour]. IATEFL,
ESPSIG, UK.

 Presented paper in the International virtual conference on “Revitalizing Literature and
Language Classroom [04 & 05 Dec 2020] entitled ‘Developing Materials for a Tailor -made
ESP Syllabus for the Nurses, Paramedics and Medical Assistants’ organized by Department of
English (UAP), National College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India .

 Presented a paper entitled ‘Journey from Teachers to be Practitioners: Teachers’ Development
for Ensuring English Language Learning through English for Specific Purposes (ESP)’ in the
1st ever ESP conference organized by the Center for Language Studies, University of Liber al
Arts, Bangladesh on 9th November.

 Presented a paper entitled ‘From Remembering and Understanding Levels to Evaluating and
Creating Levels: Enhancing Quality of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’ in the 21st
ICSQCC -2018 held at Permanent Campus, DIU.

 Presented a paper entitled ‘Perception of Students regarding Soft Skills and Hard Skills of the
Most Influential Teachers in their lives’ in the 2nd International Summit on Employability &
Soft Skills (ISESS 2018) organized at University Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).

 Presented a paper on ‘Implementation of Innovative Teaching Plan’ being invited by Award
Committee of Innovative Teaching Learning Expo – 2017 at DIU on 24th August.

 Conducted a workshop on ‘Using Newspaper outside Classroom’ in t he inaugural program of
Newspaper Reading Project in Summer semester on 30 May 2017.

 Conducted a Workshop on ‘English for Specific Purposes’ at International Summit on
Employability and Soft Skills organized by DIU on 24th March 2017.

 Presented a paper o n Innovative Academic Materials for Strong Professional Communication:
Tailor -made Specific Purposes (ESP) course for the Medical Students in Bangladesh at
International Summit on Employability and Soft Skills organized by DIU on 24th March 2017.

 Conducte d a session on ‘Student Centric Teaching Method focusing Innovation’ in a training
program arranged by IQAC, DIU entitled "Training for Trainers: Pedagogy, Bloom’s
Taxonomy, ILO , and Lesson plan , and Student Centric Education, Investigative Study both
Qual itative and Quantitative” on 31st December 2016.

 Conducted a session on ‘OBTL and Preparing Creative Questions’ in a training program
arranged by IQAC, DIU entitled "Training for Trainers: Pedagogy, Bloom’s Taxonomy, ILO ,
and Lesson plan , and Student Cent ric Education, Investigative Study both Qualitative and
Quantitative” on 29th December 2016.

 Presented a paper on ‘Instructional Design Principles for Domain Specific English Language
Learning’ in 2nd World Islamic Countries University Leaders’ Summit 201 6 (WICULS)”, 14 -
19 November 2016 in Malaysia organized by University Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) in Nilai,
Malaysia.

 Presented a paper on ‘Innovative English Language Course for the Students of Business
Administration in Bangladesh’ in a 2 day -long Intern ational workshop on "Need for change in
the Course Curricula of Business School: Positioning Competency of Business School in
BIMSTEC region" organized by the Department of BBA, DIU on 3 and 4 June 2016.

 Conducted a session entitled ‘ Outcome -based learnin g and students’ feedback’ at a training
program arranged by IQAC, DIU entitled "Training for Trainers" on 9th April 2016.

 Conducted a session entitled ‘Preparing Creative Questions’ at a training program arranged by
IQAC, DIU entitled "Training for Traine rs" on 9th April 2016.

 Presented a paper on ‘English for Specific Purposes: its Necessity and Impact’ in a seminar
arranged by the faculty of Basic and Social Sciences, Gono Bishwabidyalay, on 1st August
2012.

 Presented a paper on ‘Designing syllabus for the medical students in Bangladesh’ in a seminar
at Jahangirnagar University on 22 October 2008.

 Presented a paper on ‘Analyzing ‘needs’ for designing a specific English language course for
the medical students in Bangladesh’ in a seminar at Jahangirnagar University on 11 August
2008.

 Conducted a session entitled Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness as the teaching mentor for my
colleagues at DIU

 Conducted a session entitled Fostering Critical Thinking in Teaching as the teaching mentor for
my c olleagues at DIU

 Presented a paper on ‘A Proposal: English Language for the medical students in Bangladesh’
in the 1st International Conference on the English Language: Policy, Pedagogy , and Practice’
(arranged by Stamford University, Bangladesh) on 9th J uly 2003.

Training:

 September – October, 2021: Completed ‘ Technology -Enhanced Teaching (CTEL 101)’ a

three -week long course, conducted by Professor Ahamed Mostafa of Perdue University,
organized by HRDI

 November 2020 - January 2021: Attended series of workshop on OBE base Curriculum
Designing organized by the Department of English and Daffodil International University

 March, 2021: Completed the 2nd phase of training ‘Certificate in Technology -Enhanced
Teaching: Preparation of Teaching Dossier (Ctet 201)' a three week long course, conducted by
Professor Ahamed Mostafa of Perdue University, organized by HRDI, DIU , May 15, 2020: A
session on ‘BLC and Online Teaching: A sharing session’, Presented by HRDI Team, DIU.

 May 17, 2020: A session on ‘Successf ul Riders of Coursera at Pandemic Time’, Presented by
HRDI Team, DIU.

 May 19, 2020: A session on ‘Teaching and Learning during COVID -19 times & beyond’,
Presented by HRDI Team, DIU.

 June 2, 2020: A session on ‘How to be a better Online Teacher by Flower Darby, Organized
by HRDI, DIU.

 July 15, 2020: A session on “Providing Feedback to Students in Online Platform”, Organized
by HRDI, DIU.

 July 16, 2020: A session on ‘Workplace Training Centre, Training for Employability’
Organized by HRD I, DIU.

 July 25, 2020: A webinar on ‘Process of Preparing an Online Course by Yourself’ Organized
by HRDI, DIU.

 July 23, 2020: A session on ‘Qualitative Research Methods: Problem Identification and
Critical Literature Review’ Organized by Research Unit, DIU

 July 18, 2020: A session on Demonstration ‘Session on Mentoring Management System for
Faculty members’ Organized by HRDI, DIU.

 July 2020: Cascading Session on "Creating Safe Spaces for Diverse Populations: Being
Culturally Humble" , Organized by HRDI, DIU.

 July 2020: A w orkshop on "Qualitative Paradigm: Data Collection Methods and Data
Analysis" conducted by Dr. Fariza Putch Behak, Associate Professor and Deputy Dean, Centre
for Graduate Studies, University Sains Islam Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Organized by Research
Unit, DIU.

 May 07, 2020: A session on ‘Teaching Empathy: In an Online Class’, Thursday, Presented by
HRDI Team, DIU.

 May 06, 2020: A session on ‘A Mixed Strategy for Online Teaching: Backward Design &
Flipped Classroom’, Presented b y HRDI Team, DIU.

 May, 04 2020: A session on ‘Training for Teachers on [Reflective Teaching] How to Practice
It in Online Learning’, Organized by HRDI Team, DIU.

 April 30, 2020: A session on ‘ISI/ Scopus Indexed Publications: Good, Bad and Ugly ways
For Business, Management, Science, Social Science and Public Health Research’, Organized
by HRDI, DIU.

 April 26, 2020: A session on ‘Teaching and Learning using Daffodil Blended Learning
Center’, organized by HRDI, DIU.

 April 22, 2020: A session on ‘the Future of Teaching: Digital Instruction for Skill Development’
organized by DIU.

 April 19, 2020: A session on ‘Guide to DIU Blended Learning Center’ - Watch Live Webinar,
Presented by HRDI Team.

 April 16, 2020: A session on ‘Google Forms in Education’, Thursday, April 16, 2020 by
HRDI, DIU.

 April 12, 2020: A session on ‘Enhance Online Teaching with G-Suite and Add -ons’,
Webinar, by HRDI, DIU

 August 11, 2017: Attended a training session entitled “Leadership unlimited” organized by
BSHRM

 May 26, 2017: Participated a day long workshop on “Technology for Education” organized by
HRDI, DIU.

 August 26, 2016: Participated in a day long workshop on “Curriculum Development and
Materials Design” organized by the Department of English, DIU

 January 25, 2016: Participated in a workshop on Research Methodology, DIU Hall
organized by IQAC, DIU

 January 3-7, 2016: Participated in a training on Teaching, Learning and Assessment GTI,
BAU Mymensingh

 December 23, 2015: Participated in training on “Performance Optimization “organized by
Daffodil International University at DIU Auditorium

 September 6- 10, 2015: Participated in a training on Participatory Engagement
Techniques organized by Daffodil International University at DIU Auditorium

 May to September, 201 5: Participated in a series of workshop on Institutional Quality
Assurance Cell organized by UGC (As an additional Director, IQAC, GB)

 February 6- 8, 2014: Participated in a training on Multilingual Education, organized by
SEL at BIAM Auditorium


Language proficiency:
 Mother Tongue Bengali (Excellent reading, writing, speaking and comprehension
ability)
 Other Language(s) English (Excellent reading, writing, speaking and
comprehension ability)


Computer skill:

 Office Package MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
 Desktop Publishing Microsoft Publisher
 Internet Browsing, e-mailing, social networking, G
Suite, Blended Learning Center

References
Professor Ahmed Reza
Professor,
Department of English Jahangirnagar
University
Savar, Dhaka -1342, Bangladesh
Cell No.: +8801826437362
Email: ahmedreza@juniv.edu

Professor A. M.M. Hamidur
Rahman
Professor
Department of English
Faculty of Humanities & Social
Science
Phone: 01925130031
Em ail: hamidurrahman@diu.edu.bd

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Liza Sharmin