Farhana Ahsan, M. Arch
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Farhana Ahsan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. She began her academic career in 2013 and has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and studio instruction since then. Farhana completed both her M. Arch and B. Arch degrees from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET). Her research interests include daylighting in architecture, building performance simulation and optimization, with a focus on developing sustainable and energy-efficient design strategies.
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| Field of interest: | Nearly Zero Emission Communities, Energy Efficient Buildings, Building Performance Simulation and optimization |
| Field of specialization: | Daylight Simulation |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
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| 1 | M. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, BUET, Dhaka | 2019 | Architecture |
| 2 | B. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, BUET, Dhaka | 2006 | Architecture |
| 3 | HSC | Holy Cross College, Dhaka | 1999 | Science |
| 4 | SSC | Govt. Coronation Secondary Girls' School, Khulna | 1997 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur | 2017-02-15 : 2025-12-01 |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur | 2013-12-23 : 2017-02-15 |
| 3 | Senior Architect | Prabartan Consultant. | 2011-07-01 : 2013-12-22 |
| 4 | Senior Architect | Vista Architectural Consultants | 2009-01-01 : 2011-06-30 |
| 5 | Architect | Professional Associates Ltd. | 2007-07-01 : 2008-12-31 |
Other Related Experience (Indutry, Institution, etc.):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architect | Development Design Group | 2006-09-01 : 2007-06-30 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
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| 1 | 2023 | A simulation study of daylighting performance for different window configurations in architectural design studio to enhance lighting quality at DUET, Gazipur | Farhana Ahsan | DUET Journal, (pp. 22-33), 9(1–2), December. |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
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| 1 | 2024 | Effect of spatial planning on the noise level of teacher’s chamber in university. | Farhana Ahsan, Farah Tanzin | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024), Gazipur, Bangladesh. |
| 2 | 2024 | Adjustable light shelf for present and future classrooms: A change needed to sustain daylight design for effective learning environment. | Farhana Ahsan, Dr. Md Ashikur Rahman Joarder | International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures ICASF 2023, Dubai |
| 3 | 2017 | Effective width of light shelf for daylighting classrooms considering different seasons and sky conditions of Dhaka | Farhana Ahsan, Dr. Md Ashikur Rahman Joarder | 1st International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA 2017) |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | IAM | A-156 |