Merazul Islam Bhuyan, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Merazul Islam Bhuyan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur. He holds an M.Sc. in Urban Management and Development from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a B.Arch. from Khulna University. His expertise spans architectural design, urban management, environmental sustainability, and climate change adaptation. He has contributed to significant urban planning and architectural projects, including municipal master plans and institutional infrastructure. A dedicated researcher, he has published works on informal settlements and participatory planning. He is also an award-winning architect, actively involved in academia, consultancy, and professional development.
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| Field of interest: | Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Sustainability, Nature-Based Solutions, Urban Disaster Management, Informal Settlement. |
| Field of specialization: | Architectural Design and Research, Urban Management and Development, Landscape Design and Conservation. |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. | Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands | 2024 | Urban Management and Development |
| 2 | B. Arch | Khulna University | 2014 | Architecture |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2020-06-28 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer, Department of Architecture | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2017-02-04 : 2020-06-27 |
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 | Lead Architect | -- | 2022 |
| 2 | Sylhet Agricultural University Central Auditorium | Sylhet Agricultural University | Associate Architect | -- | 2018 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Challenges of Including Socially Vulnerable Groups into Rural Participatory Planning process”- Lesson Learnt from National Program for Community Empowerment (PNPM), Indonesia. | K M Ulil Amor Bin Zaman, Merazul Islam Bhuyan and Dilruba Yasmin | DUET Journal |
| 2 | 2021 | The Process of Informal Homemaking and its Association with Health and Well-Being: A Case Study of Konabari Slum in Gazipur. | Rahanat Ara Jafar, Istiaque Ahmed and Merazul Islam Bhuyan | DUET Journal |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) scholarship in the Netherlands | M.Sc. | 2024 |
| 2 | Creating an Urban Oasis | National level Students Idea Project organized by Association of BUET Alumni | 2015 |
| 3 | Student Merit Scholarship – Khulna University | Student Merit Scholarship from 2009-2014 | 2014 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5122 | Design- IX Thesis | 2017 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4112 | Design-VI | 2024 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2122 | Design-III | 2022 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1122 | Design-I | 2019 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3621 | Urban Design-I | 2019 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4411 | Landscape Design | 2024 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3521 | Contemporary Architecture | 2019 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3511 | Modern Architecture | 2018 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4521 | Architecture of Bengal-II | 2019 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1621 | Aesthetics and Design | 2021 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4312 | Landscape Design Studio | 2020 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3312 | Working Drawing II | 2020 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1222 | Architectural Graphics-II | 2021 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3322 | Interior Design Studio | 2022 |