Faculty Details- State University of Bangladesh

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Maria Mehedy Urme

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M.Sc. in CSE (Dhaka University), B.Sc. in CSE (Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology, Saidpur); Research Specialist: Internet of Things(IoT), Robotics, Artificial Intelligence

Maria Mehedy Urme is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the State University of Bangladesh. She obtained her MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Dhaka (DU) and BSc from Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST), Saidpur. Her research interests include Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, image processing, robotics and human-computer interaction. Her current research and scientific activity involve agriculture IoT. She teaches Computer Graphics, Electrical Circuit Analysis, Physics, Statistics for Engineering. Work Experience: [Dec,2024 – sept,2025] – Teaching Assistant, Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka; [Jun 2022 - Jun 2023] –Innovator & Researcher, UNDP, Aspire to Innovate (a2i), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

[J-1] Maria Mehedy Urme, et al. (2023). Designing and Implementation of Low-Cost DTMF Based Remotely Controlled Irrigation System with Interactive Voice Response in Bangladesh. IJSAB International, vol. 18(1), pp. 63-72. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7534982.
[C-1] Maria Mehedy Urme. (2023). A Mission for Sustainability and Women’s Health. The Daily Star, Lifestyle edition, p. 6. March 7, 2023.

1.ICT Division Research Fellowship (Master’s Level), Presented by - Government of Bangladesh, Dec 2023 – Jun 2025

Awarded competitive funding in 2023-24 fiscal year (1st round) and extension six months 2025 (2nd round) to support graduate research in IoT systems
One of 15 recipients nationally selected for innovative proposals in applied computer science
Funding ongoing research on smart agricultural monitoring systems under University of Dhaka supervision

2.Champion: Digital Innovation Challenge (Women in Tech), Presented by- Women in Digital,2023

Recognized as national champion for developing IoT-based solutions addressing the problem of distribution of Sanatory Pads
Led team to prototype low-cost smart Vending Machine

3.Nirbhaya Award for Contribution in Digital Era, Presented by- The Daily Star & UNDP, 2023

Honored for designing interactive digital campaigns promoting menstrual health awareness
Featured in national media for merging technology with social advocacy

4.Champion: CHT Innovation Challenge, Presented by-UNDP & a2i Innovation Lab, 2022

Won top prize for Innovating Biodigradable Sanatary Pads for Chittagong Hill Tracts Peoples
Solution deployed across 15+ rural communities impacting 2,000+ resident area

5.National Hackathon Finalist, Presented by- bdapps & ICT Division, 2022

Ranked 4th regionally (Rajshahi/Rangpur) in Android app development track
Advanced to national finals with campus service-matching platform concept

6.Best Campus App Concept, Presented by- bdapps National Competition, 2022

Recognized for "Workstation" app prototype connecting students with skilled workers
Integrated real-time scheduling and payment systems using Adalo platform

7.Mock Interview Champion, presented by- Let’s Hire Tomorrow, 2021

Awarded 1st place among 100+ participants in technical interview simulations
Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and communication under pressure

8.Environment Olympiad Medalist, Presented by- National Environment Olympiad, 2020

Bronze medal for bio-waste management system using black soldier flies
Solution showcased at Dhaka University sustainability symposium

9.Technical Presentation Awards, Presented by- BAUST Career Society, 2019

"Best Presenter" for IoT irrigation system pitch (Departmental Competition)
3rd place in university-wide research presentation contest

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