Mohammad Shahidul Islam
Vienna,Vienna
Summary
Results-oriented Electrical Engineer with 6 years of academic and research experience alongside 4 years in CIE publication management within illumination engineering. Expertise includes international project management, scientific publication review, and standardisation processes. Experienced in collaborating with organisations like ISO and IEC in multicultural technical environments to drive high-quality outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
Vienna
2022.01 - 2026.01
- Managed publication process of CIE publications, including reviewing, editing, formatting, and balloting for CIE Technical Reports, Technical Notes, International Standards, and conference Proceedings, ensuring high-quality standards and timely releases
- Published 31 CIE (including ISO/CIE) publications during my working period
- Reviewed & worked on 43 CIE publications on lighting, vision, colour, and health
- Contributed to shaping global lighting standards and guidelines
- Collaborated with international technical bodies to align global lighting standards and guidelines, fostering consistency and interoperability
- Communicated with Division Directors, Technical Committee Chairs (TCCs), and Vice-President Technical & Vice-President Standards, providing technical support to enhance collaboration and decision-making
- Coordinated with ISO and IEC for dual-logo International Standards with CIE
- Contribute to programme outline for CIE international conferences, liaising with ISPC Chair and members
- Highlighted significant accomplishments
Researcher (SSL4EU Project)
Aalto University
Espoo
2010.01 - 2015.01
- Designed and executed user studies evaluating colour and lighting quality effects on user experience
- Developed LED spectra to enhance office lighting quality and promote health benefits
- Conducted research on LED impacts on human visual perception in office environments
- Published peer-reviewed journal papers in Lighting Research & Technology
Assistant Researcher (EkoValo Project)
Helsinki University of Technology
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Researched energy-efficient, environment-friendly lighting solutions to support sustainable practices
- Conducted mock-up tests and efficiency analyses to evaluate performance and effectiveness
- Assisted in creating technical documentation and project reports to ensure clear communication and compliance
Education
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) - Illumination Engineering, Power Systems
Aalto University
Finland2018-01
M.Sc. - Illumination Engineering, Power Systems
Helsinki University of Technology
FinlandB.Sc. - Electrical Engineering, Electronics
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Bangladesh University of Engineering & TechnologySkills
- LED lighting
- Photometry
- DIALux
- Project management
- International project coordination
- Reviewing & editing technical publications
- Publication management
- Stakeholder communication
- SPSS
- Python (basic)
- LaTeX (basic)
Languages
English (C1/C2)
German (A2–B1)
Swedish (A1)
Reference
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Hobbies: Music (rock & metal), comedy movies, photography, gym (run, walk)
Timeline
Technical Manager
International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
2022.01 - 2026.01
Researcher (SSL4EU Project)
Aalto University
2010.01 - 2015.01
Assistant Researcher (EkoValo Project)
Helsinki University of Technology
2009.01 - 2010.01
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) - Illumination Engineering, Power Systems
Aalto University
M.Sc. - Illumination Engineering, Power Systems
Helsinki University of Technology
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering, Electronics
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology