Faculty of Science and Engineering
Department of Textile Engineering
• M.Phil. leading Ph.D. fellow, Rajshahi University (RU)
• M.Sc. in Textile Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science & Technology University (MBSTU)
• MBA in Textile & Fashion Marketing, Sonargaon University (SU)
• B.Sc. in Textile Engineering, The People’s University of Bangladesh (PUB)
Engr. Rezaul Karim is a dedicated academician, pioneer researcher, and experienced administrator in the field of Textile Engineering in Bangladesh. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at City University. Throughout his career, Engr. Karim has held significant academic and administrative leadership positions across several prestigious private universities in Bangladesh. Prior to his current role, he served as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Textile Engineering at both Sonargaon University and the University of Scholars. During his tenure at the University of Scholars, he also served as the University Proctor. His academic career began at the European University of Bangladesh, where he worked as a Lecturer and later served as the Deputy Director of Admission and Academic Affairs. In addition to Engr. Karim began his professional journey in 1999, gaining six years of core industrial experience in the textile spinning sector through 2005.Transitioning into academia in 2006. Engr. Karim is widely recognized as a pioneer researcher in Bangladesh for his groundbreaking work in Jute-Banana Blended Yarn. Leading a research group collaborated with the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), his primary research focuses on the production, characterization, design, synthesis, and application of banana and jute-banana blended yarn. His research interests also encompass novel yarns, textile composites, and textile fibers. Furthermore, he contributes to academic publishing as an Editorial Board Member for Universe PG and the Australian Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (AJEIT). Through his teaching, research, and institutional leadership, Engr. Karim continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of higher education and the textile sector in Bangladesh.
20 years
1. Technical textile
2. Research interests also encompass novel yarns, textile composites, and textile fibers
1. Rezaul Karim et al., “Effective way to estimate the standard minute value (SMV) of a T-Shirt by work study”, European Scientific Journal, October-2014, Vol.10 No.30 ISSN: 1857-7881(Print) e-ISSN 1857-7431, Europe.
2. Rezaul Karim et al., A Comparative Study on Dyeing Properties of Hemp and Cotton Fiber, European Scientific Journal, November 2017, Vol.13, No.33, ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431.
3. Rezaul Karim et al., Study on minimizing the cost of making of t-shirt by effective line balancing and efficiency for improving productivity in Apparel Industry EPH, International Journal of Science and Engineering, ISSN: 2454 – 2016.
4. Rezaul Karim et al., Comparison of the Quality Parameter between Cotton and Mélange process, Australian Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, 1 (6), 21-30,2019, ISSN: 2663-7804 (Online) & 2663-7790 (Print).
5. Rezaul Karim et al., Low-Cost Jute-Cotton and Glass Fibre Reinforced Textile Composite Sheet, "International Journal of Material and Mathematical Sciences”, 1 (1), 1-7, 2020, ISSN: 2707-4625 (Online) & 2707-4617 (Print).
6. Rezaul Karim et. al., “Study on minimizing the cost of making of t-shirt by effective line balancing and efficiency for improving productivity in apparel industry” EPH-International Journal of Science and Engineering, ISSN 2454-2016
7. Rezaul Karim et al., Study on the Spirality and Shrinkage of weft knitted fabric: An impact of Tumble drying and Line drying, Sonargaon University Journal, Volume 1, No. 1, June-2016, ISSN 25418-3125.
8. Rezaul Karim et al., Mechanical Properties of Jute hybrid Epoxy Composites and Applications in Car Panels, Sonargaon University Journal, Volume 2, No. 1, June-2017, ISSN 2518-3125.
9. Rezaul Karim et al., Study of Seam Performance of Jute Bag in Plain and Twill Fabric, Sonargaon University Journal, Volume 3, No. 2, Fabruary-2020, ISSN 2518-3125.
10. Rezaul Karim et al., “Influence of Potential Differential Voltage on Electric Resistance of Needle Punched Non-Woven Jute Fabrics”, Australian Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, 2(1)1-6, 2020, ISSN: 2663-7804 (Online) & 2663-7790 (Print).
11. Rezaul Karim et al., Monitoring of the Time and Action Calendar of a T-shirt Manufacturing- Australian Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, 2(6), ISSN: 2663-7804 (Online),2020.
12. Rezaul Karim et al., “Qualitative Analysis of Jute-Banana blended Yarn, International Conference on Textile, Apparel & Fashion”, BUFT (ICTAF) Paper ID -053-2020.
13. Rezaul Karim et. al., “Effect of silicon softener on color fastness properties of stretch denim” International Conference on Textile, Apparel & Fashion, BUFT (ICTAF) Paper ID-055-2020.