Dr. Sharmin R. Ara completed her PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from BUET. She holds an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Southern Illinois University. She previously served as a Collaboration Coordinator at RISE-BUET. She also worked as a Faculty member at East West University specializing in technical writing, digital signal processing, and university teaching. She also holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from BUET, focusing on communication and technical training.