S M Abdul Awal
Bangladeshi Academician
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S M Abdul Awal is a Bangladeshi Academician. He is a professor in the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering discipline at Khulna University and a former Vice-Chancellor of Pabna University of Science and Technology.[1] As of March 2026, he is appointed as the principal coordinator of SDGs in the Prime Minister's Office.[2]
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Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
University of Cambridge
Professor Dr. S M Abdul Awal | |
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| Vice-Chancellor | |
| Pabna University of Science and Technology | |
| Assumed office 25 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Hafiza Khatun |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Khulna University Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Professor, University Administrator |
Education
Abdul Awal completed his undergraduate degree in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering from Khulna University in 2004, securing first place with distinction. In 2009, he earned a master's degree in Bio-Inspired Science with distinction from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He then pursued a PhD in Plant Science from Churchill College, University of Cambridge in 2015.[3][4]
Career
S M Abdul Awal is a professor in the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering discipline at Khulna University. On 23 September 2024, he was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Pabna University of Science and Technology.[5] He officially took office on 25 September 2024.[6] Notably, he is the first graduate from Khulna University to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor of a public university in Bangladesh.[7]