Professor Arif Ahmed

Professor

Department of Multimedia & Creative Technology

Faculty of Science and Information Technology

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Publications: 23
Teaching areas: 9
Awards: 6

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Primary Email: arifahmed@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd
Secondary Email: arif3ds@gmail.com
Phone: 01754824376
Office: 1009

Arif Ahmed is a pioneering 3D animator, educator, and artist in Bangladesh. Born in Tangail and raised in Dhaka, he was educated at Motijheel Post Office School, T&T High School, Notre Dame College, and Dhaka University, where he earned his B.Sc. (Hons) in Applied Physics and Electronics. He also holds an MBA. Professional Roles: Chairman and Founder / Head of Research: AAVA3D (A Centre for Research and Development of 3D Animation). Professor of Practice / Associate Professor: Department of Multimedia and Creative Technology, Daffodil International University. Director: DIU Astrophysics Center at Daffodil International University. Advisor & Ambassador: Self Healing Hub (Honorary Post). Achievements & Work: Produced hundreds of animated clips for advertisements, films, documentaries, and educational content. Author of books including Physics For Animation and অ্যানিমেশনে পদার্থবিজ্ঞান. Accomplished artist who has participated in several group and solo art exhibitions.

Skills

Autodesk 3ds MAX Expert Autodesk Maya Expert RealFlow (Fluid Dynamic Software) Expert Unreal Engine Expert 3D Animation Expert Character Animation Expert Simulation Animation Expert Physics based Animation Expert 3D Environment Design Expert Lighting and rendering Expert Architectural Visualization Expert Graphic design Intermediate Video Editing Intermediate Online Course Publication Expert Certified Yoga teacher Intermediate Paintings in Oil and Acrylic Expert Certified Meditation Practitioner and Instructor Expert Certified Breath Works Practitioner and Instructor Astronomy and Astro Paintings (Space Art) Expert

Education

1988

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Electronics at the University of Dhaka currently Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) University of Dhaka Grade 2nd Class

Teaching

3d Modeling 3ds MAX, Maya

3D Animation 3ds MAX, Maya

Architectural Visualization 3ds MAX, Maya

Character Animation 3ds MAX, Maya

Effects Animation 3ds MAX, Maya, RealFlow, Unreal Engine

Simulation Animations Using RealFlow

Physics based Animation 3ds MAX, Maya

Lighting and rendering 3ds MAX, Maya

3D Environment Design Using Unreal Engine

Research Interest

3D Animation

Simulation Animation Fluid and Particle Dynamics

Interactive Digital Learning Materials

Physics based Animation

Online Learning Materials Creations

Area of Expertise

3D Animation and visual Effects 30 years experiences in 3d Animation works and teaching

Paintings in Acrylics and Oil Exhibited art works in 3 Solo and 15 Group Exhibitions

Yoga, Mediation and Breath works Internationally Certified Yoga and Meditation teacher

Astronomy and Astro paintings Working on Astro paintings to popularize and awareness building among the eager people

Writing books and creating online tutorials Already published 3 books and making hundreds of tutorials on various topics and platforms including Udemy

Publications

2026

Preserving Intangible Cultural Knowledge through Interactive 3D Heritage Objects: A Case Study of Traditional Bangladeshi Tools and Practices Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology (Springer Nature Switzerland), pp. 616-637 Book Chapter Unveiling the antifungal potential of Xantolis assamica methanolic leaf extract: A phytochemical investigation and in silico analysis Computational Biology and Chemistry Journal Article High-Performance Multiband THz MIMO Antenna for Future 6G Wireless Communications with Machine Learning Validation Journal of Communications Journal Article Enhancing Two-Wheeler Rider Safety with Helmet-Based Head Movement Monitoring and IoT Integration Using Safe Angle Formula Statistics, Optimization and Information Computing Journal Article Addressing Technical Challenges and Workflow Optimization in 3D Prototype Manufacturing with Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Communications in Computer and Information Science Conference Proceeding

2025

Meta learner-based optimization for antenna efficiency prediction and high-performance THz MIMO antenna applications Results in Engineering Journal Article Regression machine learning-based highly efficient dual band MIMO antenna design for mm-Wave 5G application and gain prediction Scientific Reports Journal Article Machine learning based compact MIMO antenna array for 38 GHz millimeter wave application with robust isolation and high efficiency performance Results in Engineering Journal Article High Performance Quad Port Compact MIMO Antenna for 38 GHz 5G Application with Regression Machine Learning Prediction Journal of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves Journal Article High-isolation dual-band MIMO antenna for next-generation 5G wireless networks at 28/38 GHz with machine learning-based gain prediction Scientific Reports Journal Article A high-gain THz microstrip patch antenna designed for IoT and 6G communications with predicted efficiency using machine learning approaches e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy Journal Article A comprehensive dataset of mandarin leaf images for classification Data in Brief Data Paper

2024

Performance improvement of THz MIMO antenna with graphene and prediction bandwidth through machine learning analysis for 6G application Results in Engineering Journal Article ANN-based performance estimation of a slotted inverted F-shaped tri-band antenna for satellite/mm-wave 5G application Telkomnika (Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control) Journal Article Broadband high gain performance MIMO antenna array for 5 G mm-wave applications-based gain prediction using machine learning approach Alexandria Engineering Journal Journal Article Regression supervised model techniques THz MIMO antenna for 6G wireless communication and IoT application with isolation prediction Results in Engineering Journal Article

2022

An Automated Visa Prediction Technique for Higher Studies Using Machine Learning in the Context of Bangladesh Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems Not Assigned

2020

Anatomical Analysis Between Two Languages Alphabets: Visually Typographic Test Transformation in Morphological Approaches Communications in Computer and Information Science Not Assigned Unleashing the VEP Triplet Count of Virtually Created 3D Bangla Alphabet to Integrate with Augmented Reality Application Communications in Computer and Information Science Not Assigned

2019

An Intelligent and Secured Tracking System for Monitoring School Bus 2020 International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics, ICCCI 2019 Not Assigned

2014

Child Education through Animation: An experimental Study International Journal of Computer Graphics and Animation (IJCGA) Journal Article Texture Feature based Image Retrieval Algorithms International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR) Journal Article

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Interactive Digital Leaning Materials for Kindergarten Students in Bangladesh International Journal of Trends in Computer Science (IJTICS) Journal Article

Experience

2010–2012 Technical Director Dot 3 Production (Pvt) Ltd. 3D Animation · Dhaka CEO

2010 Associate Professor Daffodil International University Department of Multimedia and Creative Technology

2010 Founder Director and CEO AAVA 3D Creative Technology 3d Animation · Dhaka CEO

2010 Technical Director Studio AAVA 3D

2009–2014 3D Artist, Sr. Faculty Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) 3D Animation · Dhaka

2008–2010 Faculty (Part Time) Stamford University Film & Media Department Part time faculty

2005–2006 Consultant Animedia Arts Ltd. Dhaka For Exclusive 3D Animation Service

2003–2009 Head of 3d Animation Daffodil Multimedia Dhaka In charge of management and production of Animated cartoon for children, TV commercials, Architectural visualization, Medical visualization. Conducting workshops on 3D Animation , Diploma courses on 3D Animation and Visual F/x, Certificate course on Character Animation, Interactive CD production, Digital Magazine, Tutorial CD’s.

2002–2003 Director, Research & Production Soft Reality Dhaka In charge of management and production of Children's education programme, 3D animation movie, 3D games, TV commercials, Architectural visualization, Medical simulation.

2000–2002 Chief of Multimedia Softamation Dhaka Production management of 3D animation projects for TV commercials ,Architectural visualization, Children's education programmes, Conducted training on Multimedia software packages.

1999–2003 Multimedia Instructor (part time) INFORMIX Dhaka

1997–2002 3D Animator UNIFOCUS Telefilm ltd. Created models, textures, lighting and animations of visualization projects, TV commercials, Title Animations of different program.

1997–2002 Faculty of Multimedia (part time) SYSCON Dhaka

1986–1997 Director The Basic Physi_Math Centre Dhaka

Training

2008

Multimedia Application & Production Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services Training · 55 days · Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services with the support of Asia Invest Programme of the Commission of European Union in collaboration with the University of Bremen, Germany and Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCIP), France.

Video Games Product Development Process Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services Training · 55 days · Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services with the support of Asia Invest Programme of the Commission of European Union in collaboration with the University of Bremen, Germany and Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCIP), France.

Games Designing and Prototyping Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services Training · 55 days · Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services with the support of Asia Invest Programme of the Commission of European Union in collaboration with the University of Bremen, Germany and Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCIP), France.

1995

ULTRA SEMINAR certificate Training SMC Seminar · Bangladesh High level

1993

Graduation Training SMC Training · Bangladesh

Awards

2013

Best Paper Award 2nd International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART 2013) award 15-16 November 2013, India

2005

The Tarantula-A Multinational Group Exhibition Zainul Art Gallery recognition

1996

Berger Young Painters Art Competition Berger recognition Paintings Group Show

1989

Chess Champion Dhaka University award

1987

Challenger Open Tournament Champion award

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Attendance at many National level Chess tournaments other

Memberships

Current 10Square Model & Future Expansion of DIU Education Committee Member