On 29 November 2025, Eastern University successfully hosted the 4th IEEE Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Computer and Information Technology for Health (BECITHCON) 2025 at its permanent campus. All activities of the first day were conducted according to schedule, and the event remained vibrant and enriching throughout the day with the active participation of researchers, academics, and students from various universities.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Professor Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Eastern University, as the Chief Guest. Distinguished Professor Dr. M. M. Shahidul Hasan from the School of Engineering and Technology, Eastern University, addressed the audience as the Guest of Honour. Eminent academicians—Professor Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Professor Dr. Shaikh A. Fattah, and Professor Dr. Muhammad Imamul Hasan Bhuiyan—all from the EEE Department of BUET and holding significant responsibilities within IEEE—were present as Special Guests. The session was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Eastern University and Chair of the Conference Organizing Committee. The speakers highlighted the future directions of health technology and inspired young researchers toward innovation.
Three international keynote speakers delivered their talks virtually at this year’s conference.
* Dr. Md. Touhidul Islam, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology (Medical Physics), Stanford University, USA, presented the keynote “Next-Generation AI for High-Dimensional Biomedical Data: Towards Interpretable and Data-Efficient Discovery”, shedding light on innovative and interpretable AI techniques for analyzing complex healthcare data.
* Dr. Roshan Joy Martis, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India, delivered a talk titled “Intelligent Processing of Biomedical Signals: A Technological Perspective”, discussing current applications, challenges, and future opportunities in biomedical signal processing.
* Dr. Ashir Ahmed, Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan, spoke on “Digital Transformation for Healthcare Productivity: Lessons from PHC, AI, and Global South Innovation”, sharing real-world insights into digital health services, portable health clinics, and AI-driven triage systems aimed at enhancing healthcare productivity.
Throughout the day, parallel sessions featured presentations on biomedical engineering, smart health systems, artificial intelligence in healthcare, medical devices, and emerging technology-driven research. The active involvement of researchers, faculty members, professionals, and students contributed to a highly positive and knowledge-rich environment.
Following the inauguration ceremony, Eastern University hosted the co-located activities of the International Industrial Activities Congress (INDCon) 2025. Organized jointly by the IEEE Eastern University Student Branch and the IEEE Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) Student Branch, the program included project showcasing, quiz competitions, idea competitions, and several educational and competitive activities. These activities offered students opportunities to learn, innovate, and participate actively. Approximately 90 students from around 25 universities participated both onsite and online.The first day of the conference concluded with constructive discussions, research presentations, and collaborative exchanges. The event once again reaffirmed Eastern University’s commitment to research advancement, academic excellence, and fostering international collaboration.The second day of IEEE BECITHCON 2025 will be held virtually on 30 November 2025, with additional local and international researchers and experts joining the sessions.
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