Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal was born on 23rd December, 1952 at Sylhet
Muhammed Zafar Iqbal is a Bangladeshi academian, scientist, writer of children’s books and science-fiction and columnist. He is a professor of Computer Science at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Iqbal is the main SF writer of Bangla language. He was elected as one of the best ten living Bangali by 'Muktadhara'.
His father, a police officer, Foyzur Rahman was murdered by the Pakistani army during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Elder brother Humayun Ahmed is the living legend, most popular writer of Bangla Language. Younger brother Ahsan Habib (Cartoonist) is the editor of `Ummad' and a cartoonist as well as popular writer. Wife Dr. Yasmin Haq is also a scientist. His son is Nabil and daughter Yesim who translated a book written by her father.
Dr. Muhammad zafar Iqbal obtained his Honors Degree in Physics and Master Degree also in Dhaka University. He studied in USA for his Ph. D. on Physics on 1976 and He received his degree. He obtained his PhD from the University of Washington in 1982. He had a distinguished career at Caltech and then worked for the Bell Labs in New Jersey.
Then he joined in California Institute of Technology. In 1994, He joined in the University of Shahjalal Science and Technology as the Departmental chief of Computer Science and Engineering. He worked as a Dean of deferent faculty of the University.
Iqbal, together with Mohammad Kaykobad, started the Mathematics Festival in Bangladesh, probably the first attempt to popularize recreational (and serious) mathematics in Bangladesh. This led to Bangladesh attending the International Mathematical Olympiad for the first time in 2005.
Books:
Science Fictions
Kopotronik Sukh-Dukkho (Copotronic Joy and Sorrow)
Omikronik Rupantor (Omicronic metamorphosis)
Sytem Ediphas
Obonil (Infra-Blue)
Crugo
Triton Ekti Groher Nam (Triton, the Name of a Planet)
Ekjon Otimanobi
Noy Boy Sunno Tin (Nine Nine Zero Three)
Cromium Oronno (The Cromium Forest}
Metsis
Nishongo Grohochari
Jolojo (Born in Water)
Robonogori (Robocity)
Eron
Project Nebula
Fobeaner Jatri (The Traveller of Fobean)
Ruhan Ruhan
Nayeera
Pri
Saira Scientist (Saira, The Scientist)
Biggani Sofdor Alir Moha Moha Abiskar (The Greater Inventions of Sofdor Ali, the Scientist)
Dekha Alo, Na dekha Rup
Mohakashe Moha Tras
Sahnaz O Captain Dablu
Phoenix
Tratuler Jagat
Children's Adventures
Dipu Number two
Hatkata Robin
Dushto Cheler Dol (Bad Boys'Gang)
Amar Bondhu Rashed (Rashed My Friend)
Ami Topu (It's Me, Topu)
Schooler Nam Pothochari (The Name Of The School Was Pothochari)
Litu Brittanto (Story of Litu)
Dosshi Kojon (Little Pirates)
T-Rexer Sondhane (In Search of T-Rex)
Jarul Chowdhurir Manikjor
Chelemanushi (Childish)
Akas Bariye Dao (Spread the Sky)
Math & Science
Neurone Onuronon (Jointly with Mohammad Kaykobad)
Neurone Onuronon 2 (Jointly with Mohammad Kaykobad)
Gonit Abong Aro Gonit (Jointly with Jakariya Swapan)
Bigganer Ekso Mojar Khela (100 Interesting Games of Science)
Other Works
Pret
Tomader Prosno Amar Uttor
Beesh Bochor Pore (As an editor)
Chander Aloi Koyekjon Jubok
2030 Saler Ekdin O Onnano
Dusuopner Ditio Prohor
Muhabbat Alir Ekdin
Filmography
Dipu Number 2
Moreover, many novels and stories are converted into plays and TV serials and even animated movies.
Achievement:
--The Bangla Academy award
--Kazi Mahbub Ullah award
--Khalekdad award
--Sheltech award
Uro Children Literature and Mohammod Modabber-Hosne ara commerative award for his write up on literature and science. |
