About Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mizanur Rahman

Professor of Accounting & Information Systems at Comilla University (on leave) and Post-Doctoral Fellow at UCSI University, Malaysia — a leading banking researcher and data scientist specializing in risk management, big data, and AI-driven audit systems.

Biography

Prof. Mizan obtained his PhD in Risk Management (Bank finance) from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China. He did his PhD under the scheme of Chinese government scholarship. He is designated as a professor of Accounting and Information Systems at Comilla University (on leave). He joined as a lecturer in AIS at Comilla University in July 2011. In 2014, he became Assistant Professor and was awarded the Chinese government scholarship for pursuing PhD degree. In 2018, he became Associate Professor and was charged as a Founder Director of the Research and Extension Division at Comilla University. Letter from January 2022 to January 2024, he served as a Provost of Shahid Dhirendranath Dutta Hall at Comilla University. In April 2023, Dr. Mizan became a full professor of Accounting & Information Systems at Comilla University. He also served as an adjunct faculty at North South University and BRAC University.

Now, he is working as a Post-Doctoral research fellow at UCSI University, Malaysia. He is also slated to be a Visiting Professor at Albukhary International University, Malaysia (from Summer 2026) and served as a Visiting Research Fellow in Social Work at Hormuud University, Somalia (Summer 2023–2024). Dr. Mizan is a prominent data scientist; he is an expert in big data analysis and database management systems. He is adept in STATA, E-views, SFA-4 and Endnote research software.

Prof. Mizan is a renowned banking researcher. He published his research paper in Q1 and A-ranked journals like Research in International Business and Finance (RIBAF), Heliyon, International Journal of Emerging Markets, International Journal of Financial Studies, Economics, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, etc. He attended more than 17 national and international conferences as a presenter, chair of the session, and co-chair role.

Prof. Mizan is also studying the Chartered Accountancy (CA). He has passed Part 2 and 14 courses with Course Completion (CC). He is also proficient in AI-based audit management.

Dr. Mizan received several awards, including the HUST Academic Excellent Award, Honorary International Graduate Award, and Vice-Chancellor Research Award.

Education

Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Bank Risk Management)

UCSI University, Malaysia

Affiliated Researcher in Banking & Risk

2024–2026

Ph.D. in Bank Risk Management

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China

Risk Management in Banking (Chinese Govt. Scholarship)

2018

MBA in Accounting & Information Systems

University of Chittagong

3rd Position, CGPA 3.668/4.0

2009

BBA in Accounting & Information Systems

University of Chittagong

5th Position, CGPA 3.57/4.0

2008
Professional Appointments

Visiting Professor

Albukhary International University, Malaysia

Working Experience

Summer 2026 – Continue

Professor and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

UCSI University, Malaysia

Working Experience

Present

Professor

Comilla University

Accounting & Information Systems

Apr 6, 2023 – Present

Part-Time Faculty

North South University (NSU)

Part-Time Employer

Jul 2024 – Present

Visiting Professor

North South University

Working Experience

Summer 2023 – 2024

Visiting Research Fellow (Social Work)

Hormuud University, Somalia

Working Experience

Summer 2023 – 2024

Associate Professor

Comilla University

Accounting & Information Systems

Dec 6, 2018 – Apr 5, 2023

Assistant Professor

Comilla University

Accounting & Information Systems

Nov 29, 2014 – Dec 5, 2018

Lecturer

Comilla University

Accounting & Information Systems

Jul 7, 2012 – Nov 28, 2014

Senior Lecturer & Coordinator (MBA)

Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology

Business Administration

Oct 8, 2009 – Jul 6, 2012

Part-Time Faculty

Southeast University

Part-Time Employer

2010 – 2015

Part-Time Faculty

Britannia University

Part-Time Employer

2014 – 2015

Lecturer

World University of Bangladesh

Business Administration

Jul 16, 2009 – Oct 7, 2009

Research Software Trainer (EViews, Stata, SFA, Endnote)

IQAC, Bdjobs Training, EduCan International, World Bank, a2i Bangladesh

Part-Time Employer

Various

Intern

Chittagong Stock Exchange

Trading systems of CSE

3 months

Published in Q1-ranked journals including Research in International Business and Finance, Heliyon, International Journal of Emerging Markets, and Journal of Risk and Financial Management.

Recent works: Heliyon (2024), International Journal of Emerging Markets (2023), RIBAF (2018).

Quick Info
Dhaka, Bangladesh / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Professor since 2023
Awards & Recognition

Chinese Government Scholarship

2014

Awarded for pursuing Ph.D. in Bank Risk Management at HUST, China.

HUST Academic Excellence Award

2018

For outstanding academic records and publications during Ph.D. studies.

Honorary International Graduate Award

2018

For completing Ph.D. with distinctions ahead of schedule.

Comilla University Vice-Chancellor Research Award

2022 & 2023

For outstanding research contributions in accounting and finance.

Memberships & Affiliations
  • President, Accounting Club Committee, Comilla University (2019)
  • Executive Member, Comilla University Teacher’s Association (2019)
  • Member, Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee, UN Women (Comilla University)
  • Faculty Advisor, Leo Club of Comilla University
  • Member, Academic Council & Finance Committee, Comilla University
  • Member, Quantum Foundation (Blood Donation Movement)