Empowering Lives: Engineering Assistive Solutions & Medical Device Innovation
IEEE PES DIU Student Branch Chapter
The IEEE PES DIU Student Branch Chapter proudly presents “Empowering Lives: Engineering Assistive Solutions & Medical Device Innovation,” an exclusive and knowledge-driven workshop designed to explore the growing impact of engineering in healthcare, rehabilitation, assistive technology, and medical innovation. This event aims to create awareness among students about how engineering knowledge and technological advancements are being used to develop real-life solutions that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and medical challenges in Bangladesh.
The workshop will bring together experienced professionals from CRP and BHPI who are actively working in the fields of rehabilitation engineering, assistive device development, and healthcare innovation. Participants will gain practical insights into assistive technologies, medical IoT systems, rehabilitation solutions, and engineering entrepreneurship. The session will also highlight how students from EEE, CSE, and related engineering backgrounds can contribute to the healthcare sector through innovation, research, and problem-solving approaches.
The event will feature Adv. Md. Ziaul Haque Khan, General Manager & Head of Income Generating Activities at CRP, as the Chief Guest, who will share valuable insights on assistive device-based business opportunities and entrepreneurship. The workshop speaker, Shovan Parvez, Rehabilitation Engineer at IGA, CRP, Guest Lecturer at BHPI, and Alumni of the Department of EEE at Daffodil International University, will discuss real-life rehabilitation engineering projects and assistive technology solutions currently being implemented in Bangladesh.
In addition to the technical discussions, the workshop will include an interactive Q&A session and an engaging quiz competition to encourage active participation and knowledge sharing among attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with professionals, learn about current industry challenges, and explore the future possibilities of medical engineering and assistive technology in Bangladesh.
All registered participants will receive an online certificate, while winners of the quiz competition will be awarded physical certificates. The event will take place on 20 May 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the HRDI Conference Hall, Knowledge Tower (AB4), Daffodil International University. The registration fee is 100 BDT, with a special 50% discount available for IEEE PES members. As seats are limited, interested participants are encouraged to complete their registration early to secure their spot in this impactful and inspiring workshop.
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- HRDI Conference Hall
- Dhaka, Dhaka
- Bangladesh
- Building: Knowledge Tower (AB4),DIU
Speakers
Md. Ziaul Haque Khan
Assistive Device-Based Business & Entrepreneurship
Adv. Md. Ziaul Haque Khan is currently serving as the General Manager & Head of Income Generating Activities (IGA) at the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP). He has extensive experience in leadership, entrepreneurship development, and rehabilitation-focused business initiatives. Through his work at CRP, he has been actively contributing to the empowerment of persons with disabilities by promoting sustainable assistive device-based business models and innovative rehabilitation support systems. His expertise in organizational development and social entrepreneurship has played a significant role in creating opportunities that combine healthcare support with economic sustainability. In this session, he will share valuable insights on Assistive Device-Based Business & Entrepreneurship and discuss how innovation and engineering can create meaningful social impact in Bangladesh.
Address:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shovan Parvez
Assistive Technology — Real-Life Solutions for Bangladesh
Shovan Parvez is currently serving as a Rehabilitation Engineer at the Income Generating Activities (IGA) department of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP). He is also working as a Guest Lecturer at the Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI). He is a proud alumnus of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Daffodil International University.
He has practical experience in the fields of Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation Engineering, and Medical Innovation. Through his work, he has been actively involved in developing and implementing assistive devices and rehabilitation-focused technological solutions that help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and physical challenges. In this session, he will discuss “Assistive Technology — Real-Life Solutions for Bangladesh” and share valuable insights into real-world engineering applications, innovation, and future opportunities in the healthcare and rehabilitation sector of Bangladesh.
Address:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Agenda
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Opening and welcome speech
Introduction to IEEE PES DIU Student Branch Chapter
Session on Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering
Discussion on Medical Device Innovation and Medical IoT
Talk on Assistive Device-Based Business & Entrepreneurship
Real-life healthcare engineering solutions in Bangladesh
Interactive Q&A session with speakers
Quiz competition and participant engagement activities
Closing remarks and networking session
Objectives
To introduce students to the applications of engineering in healthcare and rehabilitation
To create awareness about assistive technology and medical device innovation
To inspire students to explore research and career opportunities in biomedical and rehabilitation engineering
To demonstrate real-life engineering solutions that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities
To encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare technology sector
To connect students with industry professionals and experts from CRP and BHPI
To promote interdisciplinary collaboration between EEE, CSE, and healthcare-related fields
IEEE PES DIU Student Branch Chapter