Md. Sabbir Hussain, B. Arch
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Md. Sabbir Hussain is a young educator-researcher. Besides, he maintains an independent practice as a professional architect, and till 2021, he has successfully completed over fifty projects in Bangladesh. Hussain's research primarily focuses on human-centered design issues from the micro to macro scale. His works have been presented at several scholarly conferences, including some held in Singapore, India, and the United States. He is skilled in product design and fabrication and enthusiastic about AI in built-environmental design. Currently, he is on study leave to pursue the research-oriented Master of Science in Architecture degree at Virginia Tech, USA.
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| Email: | [email protected] |
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| Address: | 22150, Springfield, VA, USA |
| Field of interest: | Climate Justice; Sustainability, Equity & Marginal Community Development; Socio-political Economics |
| Field of specialization: | Housing, Community Housing, Disaster-resilient Built-form Design, Computer Applications & BIM, Professional Practice |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Arch | Khulna University, Bangladesh | 2014 | Architecture |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2019-11-25 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2016-10-05 : 2019-11-24 |
| 3 | Jr. Architect | NKDM Association (NK-Japan, DMC-India, DDC-BD, Mott-UK) | 2015-04-02 : 2016-09-30 |
Other Related Experience (Indutry, Institution, etc.):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Teaching Assistant | Virginia Tech, USA | 2021-08-10 : Continue |
| 2 | Intern (Mid Level) | TRM Architecture, Design & Planning, PC, NY, USA | 2022-05-23 : 2022-08-19 |
| 3 | Associate | Plan + Process LLP, USA | 2022-04-01 : 2022-12-30 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community-Based Cultural & Eco-tourism Complex in Sundarbans | Relief International UK | Architect | 00 | 2014-2015 |
| 2 | Master Plan Revision of Bangladesh Agricultural University Existing Campus at Mymensingh (DPP) | Bangladesh Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2017 |
| 3 | Master Plan Revision of Sylhet Agricultural University 1st Campus at Tilagarh (DPP) | Sylhet Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2018-2019 |
| 4 | Master Plan of Sylhet Agricultural University 2nd Campus at Khadim Para (DPP) | Sylhet Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2018-2019 |
| 5 | Sylhet Agricultural University Central Auditorium | Sylhet Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2018-2019 |
| 6 | Syed Taser Ahmed Kallyanpuri Diabetic Hospital, Daulatpur, Kushtia | Bangladesh Diabetic Samity | Lead Architect | 00 | 2021 |
| 7 | Reconstruction of Main Entry of Security Printing Corporation Bangladesh Limited | Security Printing Corporation Bangladesh Limited (CRTS DUET) | Lead Architect | 00 | 2021 |
| 8 | Placemaking, Landscaping & Beautification of Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur 1st Campus | Department of Architecture, DUET | Lead Architect | 00 | 2021 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | Social Inclusion through Housing: An Experimental Proposition from a Theoretical Perspective | Md. Sabbir Hussain, Manzur Morshed Khan | MIST Journal of Science & Technology |
| 2 | 2017 | Income Increase and Its Impact on Housing Affordability: The Case of Government Employees in Dhaka after Eighth Pay Scale | Md. Sabbir Hussain, Joarder Hafiz Ullah | DUET Journal |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | Disaster Adaptive Built-form Design for South-western Coastal Area of Bangladesh | Md. Sabbir Hussain | International Conference on ‘Climate Change Adaptation: Evidences from Best-Practice in Coastal Areas', German Alumni Association in Bangladesh. [Postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic] |
| 2 | 2018 | Improving Walkability: Footpath Design Framework for Gazipur Industrial District, Bangladesh | Md. Sabbir Hussain, Mohammad Syedur Rahman Bhuiyan | Proceedings of Great Asian Street Symposium (GASS)- 2018, Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore (NUS) |
| 3 | 2017 | Housing to Eliminate Poverty & Social Exclusion: a Proposition for Monihar Harijan Slum, Jessore, Bangladesh | Md. Sabbir Hussain | Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment- SBE-2, 2017, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India |
| 4 | 2016 | Design of Disaster Adaptive Settlement for a Socially Excluded Vulnerable Coastal Community: a Case of Banishanta Brothel | Md. Sabbir Hussain | Proceedings of the International Conference on Anthropology, Adaptation & Resilience in Climate Change Regime- 2016, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 5 | 2016 | Reincarnating Eco-san Composting Latrines for Water-logged Rural Areas of Bangladesh | Md. Sabbir Hussain | Proceedings of the International Conference on Envisioning our Common Future-ICEOCF- 2016, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. [Abstract] |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) | 00 |
| 2 | Member | The American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 00 |
| 3 | Member | Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), DC Chapter | 00 |
| 4 | Member | U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) | 00 |
| 5 | Member | American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers & Architects (AABEA) | 00 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Scholarship for Toppers | Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination | 2006 |
| 2 | Best Designer | PRP Publications, Khulna University | 2013 |
| 3 | Merit Scholarship | Khulna University | 201120122013 |
| 4 | ADPC Research Fellowship | Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Thailand | 2014 |
| 5 | Best Paper Award | MIST Journal of Science & Technology, Issue 3, 2018 | 2018 |
| 6 | Tuition Fee Waiver | Virginia Tech, USA | 2021 |
| 7 | DAAD Travel Grant | Visiting TU Darmstadt, Germany for research collaboration | 2022 |
| 8 | GSA Travel Grant, VT | Visiting GSS, IIT, Chicago, USA | 2022 |
| 9 | GTA Award of Merit, Virginia Tech | Excellence in Teaching Assistantship | 2022 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Arch. | 8 | 0 |
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPD: Introduction to Railroad Systems (=10 Professional Development Credit) | John D. Triplett (NKDM Association) | Participant | 2016 |
| 2 | Workshop on 'Sustainable Building: Design & Materials' | Housing & Building Research Institute (HBRI) | Participant | 2016 |
| 3 | CPD: Preparing Construction Documents | Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) | Participant | 2016 |
| 4 | CPD: Dhaka Megacity Building Construction Act 2008 | Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) | Participant | 2016 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5821 | Professional Practice | 2016-2021 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2621 | Basic Physical Planning | 2017-2021 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4811 | Housing | 2017-2021 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5813 | Research Methodology | 2016-2021 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2611 | Art Appreciation | 2017 |