Md. Sabbir Hussain, MS. 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 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. He is affiliated with The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), and several international professional organizations.
| Mobile: | +8801710449368 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | +88 02 49274001 Ext: 2193 |
| Address: | 5008, Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Academic Building (SSNIAB), DUET 1st Campus, |
| Field of interest: | Spatial Justice; Equity; Marginal Community Development; Socio-political Economics. |
| Field of specialization: | Urban Design, Housing, Disaster Adaptive Design, Computer Applications & BIM, Professional Practice |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS. Arch. | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), USA | 2022 | Architecture |
| 2 | 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, DMRC-India, DDC-BD, Mott-UK), Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Dhaka Metrorail Line-6; CP-03, CP-04) | 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 : 2022-12-23 |
| 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 |
| 4 | Adjunct Faculty | Pabna University of Science & Technology (PUST) | 2024-01-01 : Continue |
| 5 | Course Coordinator (UG) | Department of Architecture, DUET | 2024-08-01 : 2025-10-22 |
Additional Charges:
| # | Designation | Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Provost | QK Hall | 2023-09-24 : Continue |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Siraj-Sultana Community Hospital, Sylhet | Mount Adora Hospital and Siraj-Sultana Foundation J.V. | Lead Consultant | 00 | 2024 |
| 2 | Ski and Snowboard Terrain Park, NY, USA | Niagara Snow Park | Architect | 00 | 2023 |
| 3 | The House of Wise Words: A new model for elementary schools in Tijuana | The Loeb Fellowship Alumni Council, Havard University | Associate Urban Designer | 00 | 2022 |
| 4 | Master Plan Revision of Bangladesh Agricultural University Existing Campus at Mymensingh (DPP) | Bangladesh Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2017 |
| 5 | Strengthening Research and Physical Facilities of Bangladesh Rice Research Institute affiliated Centers | Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) | Lead Consultant | 00 | 2021 |
| 6 | Master Plan of Sylhet Agricultural University 2nd Campus at Khadim Para (DPP) | Sylhet Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2018-2019 |
| 7 | Master Plan Revision of Sylhet Agricultural University 1st Campus at Tilagarh (DPP) | Sylhet Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2018-2019 |
| 8 | Sylhet Agricultural University Central Auditorium | Sylhet Agricultural University (CRTS DUET) | Associate Architect | 00 | 2018-2019 |
| 9 | Syed Taser Ahmed Kallyanpuri Diabetic Hospital, Daulatpur, Kushtia | Bangladesh Diabetic Samity | Lead Architect | 00 | 2021 |
| 10 | Community-Based Cultural & Eco-tourism Complex in Sundarbans | Relief International UK | Architect | 00 | 2014-2015 |
| 11 | Reconstruction of Main Entry of Security Printing Corporation Bangladesh Limited | Security Printing Corporation Bangladesh Limited (CRTS DUET) | Lead Architect | 00 | 2021 |
| 12 | 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 | 2025 | Finding the Right Fit: A User-Centric Approach to Master Bedroom Sizing in Compact Dhaka Apartments | Md. Sabbir Hussain, Lubna Yeasmin | DUET Journal, Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2025 |
| 2 | 2023 | Reimagining an American City where People without a House can Subsist | Md. Sabbir Hussain | Prometheus (IIT, Chicago, USA), Vol 6 (2023): Regenerative Cities: Infrastructure, Landscape, Buildings, and Technologies. |
| 3 | 2018 | Social Inclusion through Housing: An Experimental Proposition from a Theoretical Perspective | Md. Sabbir Hussain, Manzur Morshed Khan | MIST Journal of Science & Technology |
| 4 | 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, Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2017 |
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) | H-296 |
| 2 | Member | The American Institute of Architects (AIA) | 40786711 |
| 3 | Member | Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), Washington 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 | Graduate Assistant Award of Merit, Fall 2022, Virginia Tech, USA | For excellence in Teaching Assistantship | 2022 |
| 3 | Best Designer | PRP Publications, Khulna University | 2013 |
| 4 | Merit Scholarship | Khulna University | 201120122013 |
| 5 | ADPC Research Fellowship | Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Thailand | 2014 |
| 6 | Best Paper Award | MIST Journal of Science & Technology, Issue 3, 2018 | 2018 |
| 7 | Bangladesh Sweden Trust Fund | BD-USA Travel Grant | 2021 |
| 8 | VT Travel Grant | For academic visit to IIT, Chicago | 2022 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Arch. | 17 | 0 |
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 3rd International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA, 2025), December 2025, CUET, Bangladesh | Department of Architecture, CUET and Department of Architecture, BUET | Reviewer | 2025 |
| 2 | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering & Architecture for Sustainable Development, December 2024, DUET, Bangladesh | Department of Architecture & Department of Civil Engineering, DUET | Reviewer | 2024 |
| 3 | Adoption of Outcome Based Education and Curriculum Upgradation, Department of Architecture, DUET | Department of Architecture, DUET | Committee Member | 2020 |
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 |