Dr. Md Golam Mostafa (Retd. Col)

Professor, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE)

Contact Information:

Contact Number: +8801769111222, Telephone (Office): +880-2-8000345, Ext: 3970

Dept of EECE, 2nd Floor, Tower-3, MIST, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.

Research Portfolio:
Project 1: Host to WWLLN and Research Collaboration (September 2021 – Present)
I serve as the host of Bangladesh’s sole sensor station for the Worldwide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN), contributing to the global detection and monitoring of lightning activity. Through this station’s commissioning, I have secured access to WWLLN’s comprehensive global lightning dataset.
This initiative is conducted under a formal research agreement with Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Holzworth, Director of WWLLN at the University of Washington. The project currently supports two PhD candidates and one MSc student, with limited capacity available for an additional MSc researcher. Interested candidates with relevant expertise are encouraged to reach out for potential collaboration opportunities.

Project 2: GNSS Ionospheric Observatory (June 2024 – Present)
As part of a cooperative agreement on ionospheric research between the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) and the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy, a GNSS-based ionospheric observatory has been established at MIST.

The observatory features a state-of-the-art Ionospheric Scintillation Monitoring Receiver (ISMR), operational since 25 June 2024. It provides continuous measurements of Total Electron Content (TEC) and ionospheric scintillation, integrated with data from 28 additional INGV stations worldwide.

This collaborative effort is jointly led by Dr. Claudio Cessaroni (INGV) and Dr. Md Golam Mostafa (MIST). Current research focuses on analyzing ionospheric scintillation effects over Bangladesh and the broader South Asian region, particularly during equinoctial periods. The project presently supports one MSc student, with opportunities available for additional qualified researchers to join.

Project 3: Development of Ionospheric Monitoring System for Bangladesh: Empowering Bangladesh's Geospace Research (Funding Authority: GoB, Ministry of Education, BANBAIS FY 2023-2025)

The project addresses the critical need for a localized ionospheric monitoring system in Bangladesh. The ionosphere, crucial for communication and navigation systems, often experiences disturbances affecting various technological applications. Bangladesh, situated in a vulnerable low-latitude region, lacks a dedicated system to monitor and predict ionospheric behavior in real-time. The project aims to establish a Regional Ionospheric Monitoring System, enhancing telecommunication infrastructure and navigation systems. It involves identifying existing ground and space-based infrastructure, integrating data collection systems, and implementing algorithms for real-time processing and analysis. By studying ionospheric variations and disturbances, the project contributes to space weather research and develops forecasting models, enabling early warnings and proactive measures during natural disasters. Effective collaborations with the national and international space weather research organizations will enhance data sharing and research efforts. Expected outcomes include an improved understanding of ionospheric behavior, a robust ionospheric database, advancements in space weather research, enhanced navigation system performance, and the creation of a comprehensive monitoring system. The project's methodologies involve continuous data collection, quality control measures, algorithm development, space weather analysis, navigation system studies, and ionospheric forecasting and prediction. Ultimately, this project empowers Bangladesh's geospace research, technology, communication, and disaster preparedness capabilities.

Project 4: Towards Establishing a Dense GNSS Network in Bangladesh (FY 2023–2025)

This initiative focuses on deploying a dense GNSS receiver network to support space weather monitoring and remote sensing. Four key scientific and technological objectives guide the project:

STO1: Deploy low-cost GNSS receivers for TEC estimation and ionospheric storm tracking.
STO2: Define requirements for timely warnings of ionospheric storm activity and geophysical conditions.
STO3: Exploit multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) for comprehensive TEC monitoring.
STO4: Validate system reliability and efficiency through real-time monitoring frameworks and case studies, leveraging additional GNSS data sources (e.g., UNAVCO).

Expected outcomes include a validated framework for real-time ionospheric monitoring, improved operational resilience for communication and navigation systems, and strengthened national capacity in space weather research.

Strategic Impact

Together, these projects form a cohesive portfolio advancing Bangladesh’s geospace research, communication infrastructure, and disaster preparedness. By integrating international collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and national capacity-building, they position Bangladesh as a proactive contributor to global space weather research and resilience.

Academic Experience:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Informatics, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

AWARDS/ HONOURS

Secured first position and distinguished studentship in two months Electronic Warfare Course in Pakistan from 17 Nov 2002 to 12 Jan 2003.
Secured first position in one year basic course on telecommunication in Bangladesh Army School of Signals from June 1990 to June 1991.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Life Fellow, Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)

Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)

Post Doctoral Researcher Cyprus Ionospheric Research Group (http://cyirg.frederick.ac.cy/teams/dr-md-golam-mostafa/).

Research Domain: Ionosphere and Space Weather, HF Spectral Occupancy, Nonlinear Optics, Wireless Channels, Wideband HF, Solar Energy, Power Electronics for Megawatt Photo-voltaic Power Plant, Satellite Communications, Ionospheric Physics.

JOURNAL PUBLICATION

[12] Md Ashhaar Zaman Tayef and Md Golam Mostafa, "Modeling and Analysis of Spatially-Aware Hardware Aging in RIS-Assisted mmWave Systems", submitted to Wireless Personal Communication, Springer Nature.

[11] Trisani Biswas, Mefe Moses, Haris Haralambous, and Md Golam Mostafa, "Insights into Seismic-induced Ionospheric Perturbation Following the 2025 Myanmar Earthquake", Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, AGU, 13 NOV 2025 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2025JA034243.

[10] Md. Mostaque Mahbub Tamim, Samiha Hasan, Sumaiya Akter Mily, Md. Farhan Fuad, Saimum Mahmud Md Ashhaar Zaman Tayef and Md Golam Mostafa, "Performance Evaluation of Single and Multi-RIS Assisted Channels at 73 and 142 GHz for Outdoor Environments", Wireless Personal Communication, Springer Nature (under review).

[9] Mehdi Hasan Rafi and Md Golam Mostafa, "Correlation Analysis of Rate of TEC Index and Spread F over North American Ionosondes", MIST INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, June 2025.

[8] Mehdi Hasan Rafi, Robert Holzworth and Md Golam Mostafa, “Evaluation of Detection Efficiency of World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) Relative to Earth Network Total Lightning Network (ENTLN)”, Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres, 07 August 2024, https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JD041160

[7] K.S. Paul, M.H. Rafi, H. Haralambous, and M.G. Mostafa, "Correlation of Rate of TEC Index and spread F over European ionosondes", MDPI Atmosphere, Vol 15, Issue 3, March 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15030331

[6] Vaishnav, Rajesh, Yuyan Jin, Md Golam Mostafa, Sara R. Aziz, Shun-Rong Zhang, and Christoph Jacobi. "Study of the upper transition height using ISR observations and IRI predictions over Arecibo." Advances in Space Research, Volume 68, Issue 5, 1 September 2021, Pages 2177-2185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2020.10.010

[5] Md Golam Mostafa, Haris Haralambous, Christina Oikonomou, “Statistical ionospheric E layer properties measured with the Cyprus Digisonde and comparisons with IRI predictions”, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 61, Issue 1, 1 January 2018, Pages 337-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2017.10.029

[4] Md Golam Mostafa, Haris Haralambous, Christina Oikonomou, “Evaluation of IRI predicted characteristics of ionospheric F1 layer by ionosonde observations in Nicosia, Cyprus”, Advances in Space Research, Volume 59, Issue 6, 15 March 2017, Pages 1548–1558. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2016.12.021

[3] Md G. Mostafa, Eleni Tsolaki, and Haris Haralambous , “HF Spectral Occupancy Time Series Models over the Eastern Mediterranean region”, IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 240-248, Feb. 2017. 10.1109/TEMC.2016.2606130

[2] Lt Col Md Golam Mostafa, “Developing a Suitable Architectural Framework of Modern Tactical Communication System for a Brigade-size Force”, Bangladesh Army Journal, 46th issue, pp. 46-55, December 2009.

[1] Ataur Rahman Sarkar, Mohammed Nazrul Islam and Mohammad Golam Mostafa, “Performance of an optical wideband WDM system considering stimulated Raman scattering, fiber attenuation and chromatic dispersion”, Journal of Optical and Quantum Electronics, Vol 39, no. 8, pp. 659-675, Springer Science, September 2007. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-007-9115-3

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

[29] Shahal abdullah and Md Golam Mostafa, "Performance Evaluation for Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient-Based for Device-to-Device Wireless Communications", International Conference on Advancements in 5G and Beyond Wireless Communication and Navigation Systems: Challenges and Opportunities – 2026

[28] Mahmud Hasan Asif, Shazia Afrin Anika, Md Golam Mostafa, "GNSS-Derived Precipitable Water Vapor Over Bangladesh", IEEE QPAIN 2026 (Accepted).

[27] Mehdi Hasan Rafi, Md Golam Mostafa and Mst Naznin Nahar, "Multi-Instrument Investigation of Lightning-Induced Ionospheric Disturbances over Bangladesh, 28th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (28th ICCIT 2025), Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. (Accepted)

[26] Md. Faiaz Shajid, Ajijul Islam, Md Golam Mostafa and Sampad Kumar Panda, "Characterization of Ionospheric Scintillation across South Asia Using Multi-Constellation GNSS Observations", 28th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (28th ICCIT 2025), Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. (Accepted)

[25] Shah Md. Sagar Chawdhury and Md Golam Mostafa, "Spaciotemporal Analysis of Ionospheric TEC and EIA Crest Dynamics over Bangladesh", 28th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (28th ICCIT 2025), Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. (Accepted)

[24] Samiha Hasan, Sumaiya Akter Mily, Saimum Mahmud and Md Golam Mostafa, "Evaluation of Multi-RIS Assisted Indoor Channels at 73 and 142 GHz Frequency Bands", 2nd International Conference on Next-Generation Computing, IoT and Machine Learning (NCIM-2025) (Accepted). 27-28 June, 2025

[23] Mst Naznin Nahar and Md Golam Mostafa, "Investigating the Influence of Lightning on Ionosphere over Bangladesh Using WWLLN and GNSS Observations", Accepted for publication in 27th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

[22] Md. Farhan Fuad, Md. Mostaque Mahbub Tamim, Md Ashhaar Zaman Tayef and Md Golam Mostafa, "Performance Analysis of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Assisted Channels for 73 and 142 GHz Frequency Bands", ICECE-2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh, DOI: 10.1109/ICECE64886.2024.11025123

[21] Shahriar Mahmood, Azizul Hakim Shawon and Md Golam Mostafa, "Examining the Consistency between Quality-Assured Radio Occultation Data in Bangladesh and IRI Predictions", in ICEEICT-2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534360

[20] Naima Fatima, Nishat Salsabil and Md Golam Mostafa, "Space-Based Investigation of the Topside Ionosphere over Bangladesh including IRI Predictions", in ICEEICT-2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534508.

[19] Jannatul Fatema Preeti, Raisa Amreen and Md Golam Mostafa, "Investigation of Ionospheric Diurnal Double Maxima over Bangladesh", in ICEEICT-2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534392.

[18] Mst Naznin Nahar and Md Golam Mostafa, "Statistical Characteristics of Lightning Activities over Bangladesh Detected by World Wide Lightning Location Network", in ICEEICT-2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh. DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT62016.2024.10534516.

[17] M. S. Islam and M. G. Mostafa, "Optimization and Performance Evaluation of Distributed Multi-RIS-Enhanced Wireless Communication System," 2024 International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Electrical, and Smart Systems (iCACCESS), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/iCACCESS61735.2024.10499628.

[16] Mohammad Shariful Islam and Md Golam Mostafa, “Statistical Characterization and Performance Analysis of Distributed Multi-RIS-Aided Wireless Communication System”, 6th International Conference on Electrical Information and Communication Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh 2023, DOI: 10.1109/EICT61409.2023.10427796.

[15] Rifa Tasnim Rupoma, Walid Bin Ataur Rahman Akash and Md. Golam Mostafa, “Improved Channel Model of UAV to UAV Millimeter Wave Link Under Hovering Fluctuations and Doppler Effect”, DICCT 2023, India, DOI: 10.1109/DICCT56244.2023.10110142

[14] Muqsetin Kabir, Rifa Tasfia and Md. Golam Mostafa, “An Improved Video Recommendation System for IoT Devices Using Federated Learning”, DICCT 2023, India, DOI: 10.1109/DICCT56244.2023.10110183.

[13] Mehdi Hasan Rafi and Md Golam Mostafa, "Time Series Models for Radiated Electromagnetic Energy of Lightning Stroke Detected by World-Wide Lightning Location Network, Recent Advances in Wireless Communications & Emerging Technologies (RAWCET 2022), India, DOI 10.1088/1742-6596/2471/1/012024.

[12] Mehdi Hasan Rafi and Md Golam Mostafa, "Global Lightning Phenomena and Time Series Model of Lightning Flash Radiance", 2022 International Conference on Energy and Power Engineering (ICEPE), Dhaka, Bangladesh, DOI: 10.1109/ICEPE56629.2022.10044878

[11] Md Golam Mostafa, Christina Oikonomou and Haris Haralambous, “Comparison of GPS-TEC data with IRI-2012 Predictions near Northern Crest of EIA at Bangladesh”, ICEEICT-2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh, DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT53905.2021.9667907

[10] Zarin Tarannum Azim, Shaba Altaf Shaon, Sree Krishna Das and Md Golam Mostafa, “Optimization of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for M2M Communications over Cellular Networks,” ICEEICT-2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh, DOI: 10.1109/ICEEICT53905.2021.9667881

[9] Md Mesbah Uddin, Ahmad Saadat Shadman and Md Golam Mostafa, "Prediction of HF Spectral Occupancy over Eastern Mediterranean Region Using Machine Learning", in Conf. Proc. IEEE 5G-WF'21, Virtual+Montreal, Canada, 13-15 Oct. 2021, pp. 93-98, DOI 10.1109/5GWF52925.2021.00024.

[8] Sneha Fariha Hakim, Hasan Md. Mahadi and Mostafa Md Golam, “Improved Design of a Battery Charger for Three-Wheeler Auto Rickshaws in Bangladesh with Low Harmonic SWISS Rectifier”, 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 (ACMI), Rajshahi-6204, Bangladesh.

[7] Haris Haralambous and Md Golam Mostafa, “HF Spectral Occupancy over the Eastern Mediterranean”, 14th International Ionospheric Effects Symposium, May 12-14, 2015, Alexandria, Virginia, USA.

[6] Md. Golam Mostafa and Haris Haralambous, “Effect of Enhanced X-Ray Flux on the Ionosphere over Cyprus during Strong Solar Flares”, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geo-information of Environment (RSCy2015), Paphos, Cyprus.

[5] Md Golam Mostafa, Haris Haralambous and Satya Prasad Majumder, “Ionospheric Measurements over Bangladesh and Their Significance on Radio Systems Operation”, 1st IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications and Photonics (ICTP) 2015, 26-28 December 2015, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

[4] Mostafa, M.G. and Majumder, S.P., “Analytical Error Rate Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Keyhole Wireless MIMO Channel based on Largest Eigenvalue Distribution”, 1st International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT), Dhaka, 2014.

[3] Md Muzahidul Islam, Md Razibul Haque, Md Rezaul Islam and Md Golam Mostafa, “Performance Evaluation of Nakagami-m MIMO Fading Channel in the Presence of Multiple Keyhole”, International Conference on Information Networking (ICOIN) 2014, Phuket, Thailand.

[2] Md. Golam Mostafa, Md. Masud Karim, M. Z. Azam, Ziaur Rahman, Sarwar Bari, S. P. Majumder, “Performance Improvement Analysis of Wireless MIMO Channel in the Presence of Keyhole”, ICACT 2013, Pyeongchang, South Korea.

[1] M. G. Mostafa, M. M. Rahman, G. M. H. Ali, M. J. Alam, M. N. Islam, ‘’Improved Analysis for Stimulated Raman Crosstalk in Wideband Optical WDM System”, Second International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICECE)-2002, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Poster Presentation:

Haris Haralambous, Harris Papadopoulos and Md Golam Mostafa, “Developing an ANN electron density profile model over Cyprus based on ionosonde measurements”, Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geo-information of Environment (RSCy2015), Paphos, Cyprus.

Supervision:

	Supervising	Completed
PhD	2	0
M.Sc.	9	2
Undergraduate	37	31

SUBJECTS TAUGHT

Theory

Sessional

EECE 101, Electrical Circuits I

EECE 105, Electrical Circuits II

EECE 163, Introduction to Electrical Engineering

EECE 169, Electronic Devices and Circuits

EECE 165, Basic Electrical Technology

EECE 159, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

EECE 259, Electrical and Electronic Technology

EECE 269, Electrical Drives and Instrumentation

EECE 301, Continuous Signals and Linear Systems

EECE 303, Digital Electronics

EECE 309, Communication Theory

EECE 435, Optical Fiber Communication

EECE 443, RADAR and Satellite Communications

EECE 473, Power Electronics

EECE 106, Electrical Circuits Lab

EECE 164, Introduction to Electrical Engineering Lab

EECE 170, Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab

EECE 166, Basic Electrical Technology Lab

EECE 160, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Lab

EECE 260, Electrical and Electronic Technology Lab

EECE 270, Electrical Drives and Instrumentation Lab

EECE 304, Digital Electronics Lab

EECE 392, Digital Signal Processing Lab for BME

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor, Since 01 January 2020 to till date