EWUCRT Hosts 29th Knowledge Sharing Seminar on Balancing Pedagogy, Research, and Academic Workload
Nov 05, 2026
The Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) at East West University hosted its 29th Knowledge Sharing Seminar on 05 November 2026 at the S. M. Nousher Ali Lecture Gallery at East West University (EWU). The keynote presentation, titled "A Tightrope Juggling Act: Pedagogy, Research, and the Hours Nobody Counts," was delivered by Dr. Mohammad Ryyan Khan, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at EWU.
The session addressed the critical challenges faced by faculty members transitioning from research-intensive environments to teaching-focused universities. During his presentation, Dr. Khan shared valuable insights on adapting teaching strategies to meet Outcome-Based Education (OBE) demands and navigating the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in academia. He also discussed the extensive personal hours required to maintain active research output, highlighted his ongoing research vision and student mentorship strategies, and offered critical perspectives on the future evolution of higher education institutions.
The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, Acting Chairperson of EWUCRT and Acting Vice Chancellor of East West University. The seminar drew active participation from academics, researchers, CRT officials, and students, who engaged in the discussions.
