IUB FormulaE, a team of students from the department of electrical and electronic engineering at Independent University, Bangladesh, have secured first place in the Shaheed Tanvin Innovation Award category at Innoverse Bangladesh 2025.
With support from the ICT division and A2i, Whiteboard Initiatives organised the event at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in Dhaka, said a press release on Thursday.
The event brought together top innovations from universities across the country, where IUB FormulaE stood out for its exceptional contribution to electric vehicle technology, Teams were assessed based on innovation, technical completeness, applicability, impact and presentation.
IUB FormulaE ranked above all participating university teams, earning an official certificate, winner鈥檚 crest, media recognition and a Tk 50,000 prize.
IUB FormulaE operates under the supervision of Professor Khosru Md Salim, department of EEE and director of the Green Energy Research Centre at IUB.
The team was founded and is led by Md Imtiaz Abedin, adjunct faculty in the department of EEE and research assistant at GERC.
Team members include Md Mohiuddin Shuvo, Kallyen Kumar Tirtho, Syed Alif Ahmed Prothom, Kazi Shafin Al-Fee, Mahir Asif Sadman, Feroj Al Morsadi, Nowfil Bin Atiq, Mahady Mohammad Mainul, Nafisa Amin, Md Tahsin Hoq Bhuiyan, Md Shafin Rahman, Khadizatul Kubra Mow, Ankit Roy, Shakil Talukder, Tazwarul Amin, Arifin Imran, Sadman Sami, and Rayat Al Mueed.
The team鈥檚 winning project showcased a self-developed EV powertrain designed for a formula student electric vehicle.
Central to the system is a redesigned low-voltage three-phase induction motor engineered to improve safety, accessibility and efficiency for local EV applications.
Complementing this is an in-house variable frequency drive, a technically advanced innovation rarely undertaken at the undergraduate level in Bangladesh.
The powertrain is driven by a 60V LiFePO battery pack equipped with a smart battery management system to ensure enhanced safety, longevity and performance.
Collectively, these innovations deliver a scalable, cost-effective and research-driven EV powertrain tailored to the needs of Bangladesh.
By minimising reliance on imported components and emphasizing affordability, safety, and practical relevance, the project offers a strong foundation for advancing the country鈥檚 transition to clean electric mobility.
This combination of technical depth, innovation, and societal impact was key to securing the first-place honour.
