Md. Johirul Islam, M. Arch
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Johirul Islam serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh, a position he has held since 2018. He completed his M.Arch degree from Khulna University and B.Arch at DUET. His academic and research pursuits center on thermal comfort in buildings, environmental design strategies, and building performance simulation, with a particular emphasis on thermal performance & energy performance. He is committed to advancing sustainable architectural practices through research, teaching, and professional engagement.
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| Email: | [email protected] |
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| Address: | Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur-1707 |
| Field of interest: | Thermal performance of buildings, energy performance of buildings, building performance simulation, energy-efficient building, and environmental design strategies. |
| Field of specialization: | Thermal comfort in Architecture and Built Environment. |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Arch | Khulna University | 2025 | Architecture |
| 2 | B. Arch | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) | 2018 | Architecture |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) | 2022-05-02 : 2025-12-02 |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) | 2018-10-14 : 2022-05-01 |
| 3 | Assistant Architect | PRABARTAN Ltd. | 2018-04-01 : 2018-10-13 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design of master plan, civic facilities and enhancing the landscape of Ward no-07 Kaliakoir municipality, Gazipur | Kaliakoir municipality, Gazipur | Co-Architect | -- | 2022 |
| 2 | Optimization of windows and partition walls of residential apartments using parametric based multi- objective optimization method | DUET, Gazipur | Associate Project Director | -- | 2022-2024 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Scholarship | M.Arch program, Khulna University | 2025 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Arch. | 5 | 0 |
| Student Details: 136021- BTV Studio Complex at Rampura, Dhaka 146008-Shilpokala Academy at Khustia 156003-Denim Composite Textile Mill at Tongi, Gazipur 166013-Envisioning Commercial & Recreational Hub at Uttara 166028-Textile Village (Tangail Composite Textile Mill Ltd.) | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on “Fire Fighting System in Building” | Department of Architecture, BUET | Participation | 2019 |
| 2 | Workshop on “Role of Course Curriculum in Outcome-Based Education and Sustainable Teaching Career.” | IQAC, DUET | Participation | 2019 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3122 | Design-V | 2018-2019 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3322 | Interior Design Studio | 2019-2020 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4112 | Design-VI | 2019-2020 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1222 | Architectural Graphics-II | 2020-2021 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1721 | Building and Finished Materials | 2018-2019 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2312 | Computer Applications-II | 2021-2022 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2411 | Climate and Design | 2024-2025 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2421 | Architectural Acoustics & Lighting | 2022-2023 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4411 | Landscape Design | 2018-2019 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4423 | Vernacular Architecture and Settlements | 2018-2019 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4122 | Design-VII | 2025 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5122 | Design- IX Thesis | 2019-2020 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5112 | Design-VIII | 2023 |