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 and Building Simulations. She has several publications including Clerestories and WWR of bedrooms for daylighting deep in residential apartments (PLEA 2020), Balcony shading configurations for daylighting residential buildings (DUET Journal), Window location and configuration of bedrooms for daylighting residential apartment buildings (ICGraCe 2018).
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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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
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 |