Incoming Class of 2030 · Franklin & Marshall College

Mohiuddin
Hajary Jony.

Astrophysics Scholar · Computational Astronomer · Bangladesh 🇧🇩

A first-generation scholar from Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh — admitted to Franklin & Marshall College as a Provost's Scholar to pursue Astrophysics. I work with NASA open data, research computational astronomy, and carry a singular mission: to build the next generation of space science in Bangladesh.

Explore My Research ↓ My Vision for BD
$30K / Year Scholarship
22+ US Offers Received
CAM SUST Research Lab
NASA Open Data Work
Mohiuddin Hajary Jony
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Provost's Scholar Franklin & Marshall, 2030
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NASA Open Data Asteroid Research

01 / About

A Scholar Shaped
by the Stars

I grew up in Brahmanbaria, a district near the Bangladesh border, in a home where resources were scarce but curiosity was abundant. My fascination with space began with childhood documentaries on Mars — and it never left.

I completed my HSC at Cambrian School and College in Dhaka, where I was named Student of the Year (2022–23). During my gap year, I dedicated myself to SAT and IELTS preparation, astronomy research, and community building — earning admission to over 22 US universities in the process.

I am now an incoming student at Franklin & Marshall College, admitted as a Provost's Scholar to pursue Astrophysics. My intention is to return to Bangladesh after my education to build research infrastructure and make the country a participant in global space science.

Beyond academics, I am a GymShark athlete — training six days a week. I believe physical discipline and intellectual rigour are two sides of the same commitment.

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GymShark Athlete · 6 Days/Week Physical discipline mirrors intellectual discipline. Consistency, not intensity, drives long-term success.
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Brahmanbaria → Dhaka → Lancaster, PA From a small district near the Bangladesh border to a liberal arts college in the United States on full merit scholarship.
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Proud Bangladeshi, Rooted in Purpose Every step I take in the US is in service of what I will build when I return home — observatories, research institutes, and curricula for the next generation.
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Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) Achieved Cadet rank within 6 months. Served in disaster response and community volunteering across Bangladesh.

01b / Interests & Passions

Beyond the Observatory

Science is my core, but curiosity has no walls. My intellectual interests span multiple disciplines — each feeding the other.

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Astrophysics & Space Science

From galaxy morphology to asteroid orbits, astrophysics is my primary research domain and intended university major. I believe the universe holds answers that reshape how civilisations think.

Galaxy Research Cosmology Orbital Mechanics
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Technology & Artificial Intelligence

I am deeply interested in AI and emerging technologies — particularly their intersection with space science. Machine learning tools are transforming how we process astronomical data, detect exoplanets, and model cosmic phenomena.

AI & ML Space Tech Data Science
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Literature & Writing

Literature gives science a human heartbeat. I find that reading and writing — whether science communication or literary fiction — deepens my ability to understand complex ideas and communicate them to the world.

Science Writing Communication Storytelling

02 / Admission

Franklin & Marshall
Provost's Scholar

F&M

Franklin & Marshall

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Founded 1787

Offer of Admission

Class of 2030 · Astrophysics
Provost's Scholarship — $30,000 / Year

I was selected as a Provost's Scholar by Franklin & Marshall College — one of the most prestigious merit scholarships awarded to incoming international students. This renewable scholarship recognises outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated community leadership.

As a Provost's Scholar, I will have direct access to senior faculty, exclusive speaker events, and a community of exceptional students committed to shaping a better world — what F&M calls its "Diplomat F&Mily."

August 18, 2026 International Orientation
F-1 Student Visa Status Applied
Intended Major Astrophysics
Full-time Enrollment 4-Year Program

03 / Research

Computational Astronomy
& Space Science Work

My research spans galaxy morphology verification, asteroid detection with NASA data, and environmental science — all conducted as an undergraduate-level independent researcher.

CAM-SUST · Copernicus Astronomical Memorial

Galaxy Verification & Computational Astronomy

Collaborated with CAM-SUST, a university-level astronomical research organisation at SUST, on deep computational astronomy research. Contributed to galaxy morphology classification and verification tasks using observational datasets.

Computational Astronomy Galaxy Morphology Data Analysis
NASA · Open Data Program

Asteroid Detection Using NASA Open Data

Applied NASA's open astronomical datasets to contribute to asteroid identification and orbit characterisation research. This work exemplifies my commitment to participating in global space science from within Bangladesh.

Asteroid Detection NASA Data Orbital Analysis
ResearchGate · Published Paper

Seed-Embedded Paper Cups to Mitigate Plastic Pollution

Published research on harnessing biodegradable seed-embedded paper cups as an ecological solution to plastic pollution in South Asia. Demonstrates interdisciplinary research capacity bridging environmental science and engineering.

View on ResearchGate ↗
Environmental Science Published ResearchGate
Cambrian College · 7-Day Workshop

Astronomy Workshop — Instructor & Attendee

Attended and later taught in a structured 7-day astronomy workshop program at Cambrian College. Developed and delivered curriculum introducing observational and theoretical astronomy to high school and college students across Bangladesh.

Astronomy Education Curriculum Design Teaching
Science Innovative Society · Founder & CEO

Youth Research Mobilisation in Bangladesh

Founded the Science Innovative Society to help high school students across Bangladesh participate in scientific olympiads and research. Organised programmes that gave students their first exposure to structured scientific inquiry.

STEM Education Leadership Bangladesh
Brahmanbaria · District Initiative

Brahmanbaria Innovative Society

Founded a district-level initiative in Brahmanbaria promoting science learning and research culture among youth. Expanded access to science education in an underserved region, leveraging community trust and grassroots engagement.

Community Science Brahmanbaria Founder

03b / The Universe I Study

Galaxies, Black Holes
& the Big Bang

These are the subjects that define my scientific life — phenomena so vast and ancient they rewrite what it means to exist.

Galaxy Morphology

I worked on galaxy verification and classification through CAM-SUST. Galaxies are vast laboratories — their shapes encode the history of star formation, dark matter, and cosmic evolution over billions of years.

Black Holes & Gravity

Black holes sit at the intersection of general relativity and quantum mechanics — the two pillars of modern physics that refuse to be unified. They are the most extreme laboratories in the universe, and studying them is studying the edges of human knowledge.

The Big Bang & Cosmology

Cosmology asks the largest questions possible: how did the universe begin, what is its structure, and what will become of it? These questions pull me toward astrophysics more powerfully than anything else — they are the reason I look up.

05 / Mission & Vision

For Bangladesh,
Through the Stars

"I do not go to America to stay. I go to learn — so that I can return and build what Bangladesh deserves: its own place among the stars."

— Mohiuddin Hajary Jony

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SPARRSO as Bangladesh's NASA

My long-term mission is to contribute to transforming SPARRSO (Bangladesh's Space Research and Remote Sensing Organisation) into a world-class space science institution — a NASA for Bangladesh, capable of original research and satellite missions.

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Astronomy Observatories Across Bangladesh

I intend to build multiple public astronomy observatories across Bangladesh after returning from the US — giving citizens and students direct access to the night sky and inspiring the next generation of Bangladeshi astronomers.

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Astrophysics in Every University

I envision Astrophysics as a major in every major public and private university in Bangladesh, supported by a dedicated public research institute for space science — elevating the country's scientific standing on the global stage.

My F-1 visa is not a ticket away from Bangladesh — it is a return ticket to it. Every course I take, every research paper I write, every connection I build in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is preparation for what I will build when I come home.

🇧🇩 Born in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh 🎓 Studying Astrophysics at F&M 🔭 Returning to build space science in BD

06 / Achievements

Recognition &
Honours

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Provost's Scholar — Franklin & Marshall College Prestigious merit scholarship: $30,000/year · Renewable for 4 years
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Student of the Year — Cambrian College (2022–23) Awarded for outstanding academic performance and leadership
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Winner — Bangladesh Math Olympiad (District Level) Competed and won at district-level mathematics olympiad
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Cadet Rank — Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) Achieved Cadet rank within 6 months · Served in disaster response operations
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Public Speaking Excellence Recognition Recognised for exceptional public communication and oratory skills
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CAM-SUST Computational Astronomy Researcher Contributed to galaxy verification and deep computational astronomy research
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Published Research — ResearchGate Environmental science paper on biodegradable seed-embedded paper cups

07 / Experience

Leadership &
Professional Work

2024 – Present
Founder & CEO
Science Innovative Society · Bangladesh

Founded and lead an organisation dedicated to engaging high school students in scientific research, olympiad preparation, and STEM culture. Built a community of young Bangladeshi scientists with access to structured research mentorship.

2023 – 2024
Founder
Brahmanbaria Innovative Society · Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

Established a district-level initiative to promote science learning, research culture, and academic excellence among youth in Brahmanbaria — an underserved region with limited access to quality STEM education.

2022 – 2023
Science Content Writer
Tachyone BD · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Produced science communication content for a Bangladeshi media platform. Translated complex scientific concepts for a general audience, covering astrophysics, space science, and technology topics.

2022
Social Media Department Intern
YSDI · Bangladesh

Supported digital communications and social media strategy for a youth-focused development initiative.

08 / Contact

Let's Connect

I welcome messages from researchers, educators, journalists, admission officers, and anyone interested in space science, astrophysics, or Bangladesh's scientific future.

🌐 mohiuddinjony.com 💼 LinkedIn 📷 Instagram 𝕏 Twitter / X 📄 ResearchGate

🇧🇩  Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh  ·  🎓 Incoming, Franklin & Marshall College — Class of 2030  ·  🔭 Astrophysics Major