Eco Genesis, a student-led research platform from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Sust), is exploring this idea on the global stage.

A nine-member team from the ACI SUST Student Chapter, in collaboration with Eco Genesis, has been invited to participate in the ACI FRP Composites Competition on 29 March 2026 in Chicago, USA. They will present their work on Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) beams, a sustainable construction technology.

Guided by Professor Dr Mushtaq Ahmed and Professor Dr H. M. A. Mahzuz, the team includes Nadir-Uz-Zaman Naef, Farhana Islam Proma, Prapti Saha, Miftahul Ihsan Dihan, Tourat Hossain, Atef Ibne Shahid, Md Maruf, and Abu Yeahia.

Eco Genesis was founded on 19 March 2025 by Proma, Naef, Yeahia, Tasnim Tahira Alam, and Priya Rani Vhokto to address environmental challenges through practical engineering solutions. Their early research focused on medical waste management in Bangladesh. Items such as sanitary napkins, surgical masks, and diapers, often disposed of improperly, contain polypropylene—a material that takes 500–700 years to decompose but can be recycled for construction use.

This led to the creation of CHAYA, an environmentally friendly roofing alternative designed for low-income households and flood-affected communities. Eco Genesis has gained national recognition, winning the ACI Concrete Fest and achieving First Runner-Up at the University Innovation Hub Competition. The team also competed in the ACI Egg Protection Device Competition in Baltimore, securing 17th position globally.

The ACI SUST Student Chapter has supported Eco Genesis throughout their international journey, helping students engage with global engineering platforms. Their Chicago participation reflects Bangladesh’s growing presence in global innovation, showcasing the potential of youth-led solutions to real-world problems.