WUB Mechatronics Department Hosts “Think and Link” Academic Competition

The Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the World University of Bangladesh successfully hosted “Think and Link”, an academic competition where students showcased their knowledge, creativity, and debating skills. The event featured quizzes, critical-thinking challenges, and presentations on “Boosting Engine Efficiency: Turbocharging vs. Supercharging,” followed by a final debate on “Artificial Intelligence is not a blessing for mankind, but a curse.”

The final debate round was judged by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering, WUB; Prof. Mir Mohammad Azad, Head, Dept. of CSE; and Prof. Dr. Md. Shawkut Ali Khan, Faculty, Dept. of MTE. The Champion Team was The Rebuttal Squad, with Ismam Al Sadat recognized as the Best Debater of the final round. The Runners-Up Team was Team Mecha Minds, and the Best Presenter Award went to Hadid Mollah from Team Mecha Minds.

The faculty members of the Mechatronics Engineering Department, Rumana Tasnim, Sadatuzzaman Saagoto, Protik Borua, Meghdeepa Chowdhury, Zayeed Bin Mamun, Avishek Chowdhury, Md. Hasibur Rahman, and Mahbuba Laila mentored the student teams throughout the competition, providing guidance and inspiration in every round.

The award ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest Prof. Dr. M. Nurul Islam, Pro-Vice Chancellor, World University of Bangladesh along with Special Guests Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering, WUB; and Prof. Zaki Imam, Registrar, WUB.

The Champion and Runners-Up Teams received their trophies and prize cheques from the Chief and Special Guests, while the Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Farhan Mahbub, presented tokens of appreciation to the guests, judges, mentors, and program coordinators.