Colonel Dr. Mohammed Omar Faruque, PhD is a military officer, academic administrator, and technology education professional currently serving as the Chairman of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) under the Faculty of Science & Technology (FST), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) in Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka. His current position is confirmed by BUP's official faculty and departmental records.

In his academic leadership role, Colonel Dr. Faruque is associated with the administration and development of BUP's ICT programs. The Department of ICT offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in areas related to information and communication engineering, information technology, and information systems security. His position places him at the intersection of military leadership, higher education, and information and communication technology, contributing to the development of students and academic activities in a rapidly evolving technological field.

Alongside his departmental responsibilities, Colonel Dr. Faruque is involved in scholarly publication activities at BUP. He serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of the Faculty of Science and Technology (Journal of FST), an academic journal published by the Faculty of Science & Technology, BUP. The journal's 2026 editorial board lists him among its associate editors.

He also participates in academic and technology-oriented initiatives beyond routine departmental administration. For example, he attended the closing ceremony of Circuit Clash 1.0, BUP's national robotics and technology competition, as a special guest. The event brought together participants in robotics, cybersecurity, programming, project development, and other emerging technology areas, reflecting BUP's emphasis on practical STEM education and technological innovation.

Through his responsibilities as a Colonel, academic leader, and PhD-qualified professional, Colonel Dr. Mohammed Omar Faruque represents a combination of disciplined leadership and commitment to technology-focused higher education. His work at Bangladesh University of Professionals contributes to the university's efforts to strengthen ICT education, academic development, research culture, and engagement with emerging technologies.