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Comment: Fails WP:BIO. References are churnalism and passing mentions. Fails WP:V. Copied and pasted to Syed Mosharaf Hossain which is heading to AfD 🇵🇸🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦🇵🇸 16:09, 22 June 2025 (UTC)
Syed Mosharaf Hossain | |
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 Principal, Purbasthali II Government ITI | |
| Born | Tilaboni, Laudoha, Durgapur, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.Tech, B.Tech, Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Engineer, Innovator |
| Known for | Smart shoe for women's safety, educational technology innovation |
| Website | syedmosharafhossain |
Syed Mosharaf Hossain is an Indian educator, electronics engineer, and innovator. He serves as the Principal of Purbasthali II Government Industrial Training Institute in East Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Hossain is known for his contributions to technical education and for developing an Arduino-based smart safety shoe for women.[1]
Education
[edit]Hossain completed a Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Gobindapur Sephali Memorial Polytechnic. He later earned a B.Tech from the Modern Institute of Engineering and Technology and an M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT).[1]
Career
[edit]Hossain began his career as a skill trainer in electronics and mobile repair. He later joined Purbasthali II Government ITI as Principal, where he introduced initiatives such as:
- Metaverse-based learning platforms
- Digital classroom integration
- Skill-based development programs for students beyond standard curriculum[1]
Innovations
[edit]In 2021, Hossain developed a smart safety shoe for women using Arduino technology. The device featured location tracking and an emergency alert system, aimed at protecting women from harassment or attack. The project was later recognized by multiple institutions and included in a peer-reviewed technical journal.[2]
Recognition
[edit]- Awarded **Principal of the Year 2025** at the Asia Education Conclave in Mumbai for contributions to educational innovation and digital transformation.[1]
- Selected by the West Bengal Department of Science and Technology as **Best Inventor (2023)**.[1]
- Honored by the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for the smart shoe innovation.[3][4]
Media Coverage
[edit]Hossain’s work has been featured in national and regional media, including:
External links
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Bengal's ITI principals conferred with 'Principals of the Year' honour". The Statesman. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Arduino Based Smart Shoe System for Women's Safety" (PDF). International Journal of Advances in Computer and Electronics Engineering. 6 (1). January 2021.
- ^ "Grand Master – Asia Book of Records". 2 September 2022.
- ^ "Innovative women's safety shoe device by an individual". 25 July 2022.
- ^ "ITI principal receives national award". 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Durgapur engineer develops innovative shoe for women's safety". 19 October 2020.