Md Toufikuzzaman

Dhaka, Bangladesh

I am a Graduate Research Assistant and first-year Ph.D. student at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of Pennsylvania State University. I am part of the SyNSec Lab led by Prof. Syed Rafiul Hussain . Previously, I was an Assistant Professor (currently on leave) at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). I am strongly interested in Computer Security and Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Bioinformatics. I also enjoy discussing Contemporary Philosophy. I have an M.Sc. Engg. and a B.Sc. Engg. degree in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Publications

Google Scholar Profile

Md. Toufikuzzaman, Md Abul Hassan Samee, and M. Sohel Rahman
CRISPR-DIPOFF: An Interpretable Deep Learning Approach for CRISPR Cas-9 Off-Target Prediction.
Briefings in Bioinformatics 25.2 (2024) [pdf] [code]

Syed Md. Mukit Rashid, Md. Toufikuzzaman, and Md. Shohrab Hossain
A Deep Learning Based Semi-Supervised Network Intrusion Detection System Robust to Adversarial Attacks.
10th International Conference on Networking Systems and Security (NSysS), 2023 [pdf] [code]

Shashata Sawmya, Arpita Saha, Sadia Tasnim, Naser Anjum, Md. Toufikuzzaman , Ali Haisam Muhamad Rafid, Mohammad Saifur Rahman, M. Sohel Rahman, and Tanvir Alam
Phylogenetic Analyses of SARS-CoV-2 Strains Reveal Its Link to the Spread of COVID-19 Across the Globe.
MEDINFO 2021: One World, One Health–Global Partnership for Digital Innovation, pp. 729-733. IOS Press, 2022. [pdf] [code]

Ali Haisam Muhammad Rafid, Md. Toufikuzzaman, Mohammad Saifur Rahman, and M. Sohel Rahman
CRISPRpred(SEQ): a sequence-based method for sgRNA on target activity prediction using traditional machine learning.
BMC Bioinformatics 21, 223 (2020). [pdf] [code]

Erdős Number: 4 (Paul Erdős → Lou Caccetta → William F. Smyth → M. Sohel Rahman → Md. Toufikuzzaman)

Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Department of CSE, PSU

Currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Pennsylvania State University.

August 2024 - Present

Assistant Professor

Department of CSE, BUET

Worked as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

May 2024 - August 2024 (On Leave)

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).

October 2019 - May 2024

Lecturer

Department of CSE, ULAB

Worked as an adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).

October 2019 - January 2020

Research Assistant

Department of CSE,BUET

Worked as a research assistant under supervision of Dr. Anindya Iqbal in CSE,BUET. The research project was funded by Samsung Research and Development, Bangladesh (SRBD). My research topic was automatic program repair.

May 2019 - September 2019

Education

Pennsylvania State University

Studying: Ph.D.
Subject: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
August 2024 - Present

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Obtained Degree: M.Sc. Engg
Subject: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

CGPA: 4.00/4.00

Passed in 2023

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Obtained Degree: B.Sc. Engg
Subject: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

CGPA: 3.97/4.00

Passed in 2019

Government K.C. College, Jhenaidah

Obtained Degree: H.S.C.(Higher Secondary Certificate)
Subject: Science

GPA: 5.00/5.00

Passed in 2014

Jhenaidah Government High School

Obtained Degree: S.S.C.(Secondary School Certificate)
Subject: Science

GPA: 5.00/5.00

Passed in 2012

Professional Services [Selected]

  • Technical Committee Member of Investment Promotion & Financing Facility II (IPFF II) Project of Bangladesh Bank (Funded by the World Bank)
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing of Android, iOS and Web Applications and IT Infrastructures.
  • Consultation on Establishment of Security Operations Center (SOC) in a government organization of Bangladesh
  • Member of various Technical Sub-Committees of Government Organizations in Bangladesh
  • Development of Mission Critical components for BANBEIS IEIMS project of Ministry of Education of Bangladesh Government
  • Designing Cyber Security Lab for Department of CSE, BUET
  • Coach of several ICPC and CTF teams of CSE, BUET

Teaching Experience [Selected]

  • CSE 405: Computer Security
  • CSE 406: Computer Security Sessional
  • CSE 451: Computer Networks
  • CSE 452: Computer Networks Sessional
  • CSE 305: Computer Architecture
  • CSE 306: Computer Architecture Sessional
  • CSE 215: Database
  • CSE 216: Database Sessional
  • CSE 218: Numerical Methods [Sessional]
  • CSE 412: Simulation and Modeling [Sessional]
  • CSE 308: Software Engineering [Sessional]
  • CSE 326: Information System Design [Sessional]
  • CSE 408: Software Development [Sessional]
  • CSE 102: Structured Programming Language [Sessional]
  • CSE 108: Object Oriented Programming Language [Sessional]
  • CSE 208: Data Structures and Algorithms II [Sessional]
  • CSE 284: Digital Techniques Sessional

Skills

Technical Skills
  • Expert: Python, C, C++, Java.
  • Fairly Good: Bash, HTML, CSS, LATEX, SQL, Javascript, Assembly.
  • Deep Learning Frameworks: PyTorch, Keras
  • Database: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and Redis.
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Metasploit, Burp-Suite and differnet Web testing tools.
  • Embedded Systems: Arduino, ESP, ATMega32 and Different Micro-controllers and Networking chips.
Commuication Skills
  • English
  • Bangla

Interests

Research Interests

  • Computer Security and Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
  • Bioinformatics

Hobbies and Other Interests

  • Experimenting in my home laboratory (i.e. the Kitchen)
  • Antique Collection

Awards & Certifications

  • B.Sc.: Got a place on the Dean’s List in all four levels and university talent-pool scholarship in all eight terms.
  • H.S.C.: Board general scholarship.
  • S.S.C.: Board general scholarship.

Contact

Email

  • md.toufikzaman@gmail.com
  • mpt5763@psu.edu
  • toufik@cse.buet.ac.bd

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