Mofazzol Haque, SUST Correspondent: Mufti Nadimul Quamar Ahmed, an alumnus of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), has been honored with the prestigious "Achievement of the Year" award at Utah State University (USU) in the United States. He is the first Bangladeshi student in the university's history to receive this rare distinction.
The award was presented to him on April 3 during a grand ceremony at the university. Brandon Sorensen, President of the Utah State University Student Association, handed over the accolade during the university's traditional Robbins Awards ceremony. The event was attended by various college deans, department heads, professors, and a large number of students.
Nadimul is currently a PhD researcher in the Department of Sociology at USU, specializing in climate change and migration. According to Nadimul, the honor recognizes his research and his proactive role in connecting various NGOs and organizations to improve the physical and mental health of immigrants living in Utah. His initiatives have significantly impacted the quality of life for the immigrant community.
Mufti Nadimul is a lecturer in the Department of Development Studies at Northeast University Bangladesh in Sylhet (currently on study leave). Previously, he was a student of the 2011-12 session of the Department of Sociology at SUST, where he secured first position in both his Honors and Masters examinations. He currently maintains a perfect CGPA of 4.00 in his PhD program.
This is not his only accolade. In 2026, he was also named the "Best PhD Student" by both the Department of Sociology and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He was awarded the ICPSR McQueen Scholarship for advanced research training. Furthermore, in 2025, he received the "Best Graduate Presenter" and the "Student Sustainability Award." His research papers have been presented at world-renowned institutions, including Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton Universities.
Expressing his feelings upon receiving the award, Mufti Nadimul Quamar Ahmed said, "I am extremely delighted. This is a major recognition of my long-term research and efforts to improve the living standards of immigrants. I believe this achievement will inspire other international students, especially those from Bangladesh. We should step forward in both research and humanitarian service to stand by the helpless and build a better world."
He added, "I am deeply grateful to my PhD supervisor, Professor Jennifer Givens. I also owe a special debt of gratitude to my mentor at SUST, Professor Shah Mohammad Atiqul Haque, who introduced me to the world of research. Without his inspiration, reaching this stage would not have been possible. My family, especially my mother and siblings, provided the unwavering support that brought me to where I am today.
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