Professor Dr. Sayma Arju assumed the role of Chairman of the Department of English at Stamford University Bangladesh in May 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in psycholinguistics from the University of Dhaka and completed her MA and BA (Hons) in English from Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka. Dr. Arju began her career at Stamford University Bangladesh in 2004 as a Lecturer. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2008, Associate Professor in 2017, and Professor in 2024. With a distinguished academic and professional background, she has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals both locally and internationally.
With extensive experience in teacher training, materials development, and research, Dr. Arju has made significant contributions to academia. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is also a writer of short stories and poems, which have been featured in various magazines and newspapers.