Dr. Md Shahinur Alam is a computer scientist, AI specialist, and entrepreneur with three active appointments:

• Lecturer, Engineering for Professionals, Johns Hopkins University – teaches graduate Artificial Intelligence
• Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Hood College – teaches Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
• Chief Technology Officer, Solution Explorer LLC – leads development of AI-driven software systems

RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
Dr. Alam’s work centers on human–computer interaction, computer vision, deep learning, and accessible language technologies. As a former Postdoctoral Associate in Gallaudet University’s Action & Brain Lab, he was a principal developer on the NSF-funded Signing Avatars & Immersive Learning (SAIL 2.0) initiative and its flagship virtual-reality game, ASL Champ!, which uses animated signing avatars and real-time feedback to teach American Sign Language.

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Information & Communication Engineering, Chungbuk National University, South Korea
 • Created a pen-and-paperless air-writing system for virtual environments
 • Devised image-super-resolution methods that pushed optical microscopy eightfold beyond physical limits
B.Sc., Computer Science & Engineering, Jashore University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh

VISION
Whether in the classroom, the laboratory, or the start-up arena, Dr. Alam strives to harness artificial intelligence and immersive media to make communication and education more inclusive for learners worldwide.

Dr. Alam has published over 40 journal and conference papers in deep learning, human-computer interaction, and immersive technologies. He has served as a reviewer for more than 30 academic journals, reviewing over 150 research articles. His work has been recognized with several best paper and demo awards at prestigious conferences. Outside of his academic pursuits, Dr. Alam enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and writing. Please visit his personal website, Linked In,  Researchgate, Google Scholar, and WebofScience profile for more information.

Education History

  • Ph.D, Information and Communication Engineering, Chungbuk National University

Work Experience

Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University

Honors and Awards

  • Best Demo Award, XR ACCESS 2024 (2024)
  • Best paper Award, COOC 2021 (2021)
  • Best paper Award, CRC 2019 (2019)

Professional Organizations

ACM