Md. Masud Rana is a distinguished academic and innovative researcher, currently serving as a Lecturer at the Department of Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka (DU). Prior to joining DU, he enriched the American International University-Bangladesh with his insights as a Lecturer.

An alumnus of the University of Dhaka's Department of Management, Mr. Rana has secured first position in both his BBA and MBA degrees. His academic prowess was recognized in 2019 when the Australian Government's Department of Education honored him with the Endeavour Leadership Program Award. This prestigious recognition led to an invitation to join a student exchange program at the University of Wollongong Campus, Sydney, Australia. Mr. Rana's dedication to educational excellence was further acknowledged with a Gold Medal, presented by His Excellency, the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, at the 53rd convocation of the University of Dhaka.

Passionate about advancing the fields of digital entrepreneurship, technology adoption, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, Mr. Rana's research has found its way into numerous national and international journals. His pursuit of innovative research and commitment to nurturing the next generation of thinkers highlights his role as an influential figure in academia.