Fariha Seraj, M. Arch
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Fariha Seraj is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh where she has been a faculty member since 2015. Fariha completed her M.Arch and her undergraduate studies at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka. Her research interest lies in the area of Daylighting in Architecture, Environmental Design, Building performance simulations and optimization.
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| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | 49274034-53, Extn: 2181, |
| Address: | Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur-1707, |
| Field of interest: | Bioclimatic Design, Energy Efficient Architecture, Building Performance Simulation and optimization |
| Field of specialization: | Daylighting in Architecture, Daylight Simulation |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, BUET, Dhaka | 2018 | Architecture |
| 2 | B. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, BUET, Dhaka | 2013 | Architecture |
| 3 | HSC | Holy Cross College, Dhaka | 2006 | Science |
| 4 | SSC | Mohammadpur Preparatory Higher Secondary Girls' School, Dhaka | 2004 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur | 2018-07-22 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur | 2015-01-26 : 2018-07-21 |
| 3 | Lecturer | Sonargaon University, Dhaka | 2014-01-31 : 2014-08-31 |
| 4 | Architect, Project Planning Department | Trust Alliance Technology Limited, Dhaka | 2014-07-01 : 2014-10-31 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimization of windows and partition walls of residential apartments using parametric based multi- objective optimization method | DUET, Gazipur | Project Director | 3,05,000 | 2022-2024 |
| 2 | CRTS (Central Research Testing Service) Project titled, “Preparation of new master plan merging with the existing built forms of Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhey”. | CRTS, Department of Architecture, DUET | Project Architect | 12,00,000 | 2018 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Height-Responsive Balcony-Integrated Envelope Design for High-Rise Residential Buildings: Sensitivity Analysis and Clustering Based Optimization Approach | Fariha Seraj | Journal of Daylighting |
| 2 | 2025 | Configuring Windows and Clerestories of Bedrooms for Optimum Daylighting in Dining Spaces of Contemporary Apartment Buildings in Dhaka | Fariha Seraj, Md Ashikur Rahman Joarder, | DUET Journal |
| 3 | 2019 | Effect of different balcony shading configurations on daylighting residential dining spaces in tropical climate. | Fariha Seraj, Md. Ashikur Rahman Joarder | DUET Journal |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | [PDF] from atlantis-press.com Effect of Orientation and Building Geometry on Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency of Planned Residential Buildings of Tropical City Dhaka | Fariha Seraj | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024) |
| 2 | 2023 | Evolutionary Algorithm based Design Framework to Develop Environmentally Sensitive Building Forms Considering Local Codes | Md Shohanur Rahman, Md Ashikur Rahman Joarder, Fariha Seraj | Energy Conference 2023: National and Global Issues (ENCON23) |
| 3 | 2020 | Clerestories for Daylighting Deep in Residential Apartments: A search for window to wall ratio for bedrooms for dining illumination | Fariha Seraj, Md. Ashikur Rahman Joarder | 35th PLEA Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference: Planning Post Carbon Cities |
| 4 | 2018 | Performance evaluation of window location and configuration to improve daylighting of residential apartment buildings | Fariha Seraj, Md. Ashikur Rahman Joarder | 2nd International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA 2018) |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | IAB | AS-273 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Merit Scholarship | BUET | 2007 |
| 2 | University Merit Scholarship | BUET | 2008 |
| 3 | University Merit Scholarship | BUET | 2011 |
| 4 | Board Technical Scholarship | Higher Secondary Certificate Examination | 2007 |
| 5 | Board Merit scholarship | Secondary Certificate Examination | 2004 |
| 6 | Post Graduate Fellowship-BUET | PhD Program | 2024 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Arch. | 12 | 0 |
| Student Details: 116003- Tourist Center, Munshiganj, Satkhira 126016- Center for Rehabilitation of Paralysed (CRP), Gazipur 126021- Sunamganj Textile University, Sunamganj. 126028- 500 Bed Children Hospital, Barishal. 136008- 500 Bed Women & Child Care Hospital, Chandpur. 136010- 5 Star Hotel, Cox's Bazar. 136019- Nijhum Nishorgo, Nijhum Deep. 136028- Porjoton Resort, Chapainawabganj. 136029- International Tourism Complex, Sylhet. 146020- Ancient University of Pandit Vihara, Chittagong. 146027- Nakhshi Palli 146028- 5 Stra Hotel, Kuakata. | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibition 2018, Department of Architecture, DUET | Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur | Convener | 2018 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1721 | Building and Finished Materials | 2015-2021 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2411 | Climate and Design | 2017-2021 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2511 | History of Architecture-II | 2015-2019 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2521 | History of Architecture-III | 2015-2021 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4411 | Landscape Design | 2015 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1122 | Design-I | 2015, 2020 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2112 | Design-II | 2016, 2018, 2021 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2122 | Design-III | 2016 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3112 | Design-IV | 2017, 2021 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3122 | Design-V | 2018 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4112 | Design-VI | 2018 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5112 | Design-VIII | 2018 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1222 | Architectural Graphics-II | 2015, 2020 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2312 | Computer Applications-II | 2017, 2019, 2021 |
| 15 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2314 | Photography & Graphic Reproduction | 2018 |
| 16 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3312 | Working Drawing II | 2017 |
| 17 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3322 | Interior Design Studio | 2017 |
| 18 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5122 | Design- IX Thesis | 2021, 2022, 2023 |