Benzir Ahammed Shawon

Benzir is a graduate student pursuing an MSc in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science at North South University, where he also earned his BS in Computer Science and Engineering. He is the former President of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) NSU Student Chapter and has served as a Research and Development Engineer at a UK-based institute. As a dedicated researcher, his work focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI, and Robotics. Beyond academia, Benzir is a prolific columnist for several national media outlets, where he explores digital commons, the socio-economic impacts of AI in the Global South, and the need for inclusive technological frameworks.