Md. Rain Man Raja, M.Sc. in Eng.
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Md. Rain Man Raja is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. He upholds the principles of honesty, diligence, and faith in Allah as guiding values for success in both this life and the hereafter. Before his current position, he served as a Lecturer in the same department and institution. Mr. Raja completed his Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from The University of Tokyo, Japan, in 2022, specializing in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) using Electromagnetic (EM) Waves and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with honors from DUET on June 15, 2014, and subsequently joined the university as a Lecturer in early 2015. In recognition of his outstanding academic achievements, he was awarded the Prime Minister Gold Medal by the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the University Gold Medal by the Honorable President and Chancellor of Bangladesh. Mr. Raja is originally from the Jamalpur District in the Mymensingh Division and has a keen interest in traveling, programming, reading, and cinema. His ultimate aspiration is to contribute meaningfully to academia and research, striving to be both a dedicated scholar and a responsible academician in service to his university and the nation.
| Mobile: | +88 019 2261 2238 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | +88 02 4927 4034 to 53, Extn: 2091 |
| Address: | Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur-1707, Joydebpur, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Structural Engineering |
| Field of specialization: | Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT&E), Electromagnetic (EM) Waves, Ultrasonic Waves, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Vibration Analysis of Civil Infrastructures |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. in Eng. | The University of Tokyo | 2022 | Civil Engineering (Infrastructure) |
| 2 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2014 | Civil Engineering (Structure) |
| 3 | Diploma in Eng. | Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute | 2008 | Civil Technology |
| 4 | SSC | Jamalpur Zilla School | 2004 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2018-03-11 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2015-01-26 : 2018-03-10 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method of Ground Penetrating Radar Images for Accurate Estimation of Subsurface Pipe Properties | Rain Man Raja, Takahiro Yamaguchi, Tsukasa Mizutani | NDT & E International |
| 2 | 2022 | Effectiveness Evaluation of Shredded Waste Expanded Polystyrene on the Properties of Binder and Asphalt Concrete | Rocksana Akter, Rain Man Raja | Advances in Civil Engineering |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete Containing Synthetic Fibers | Rain Man Raja, Md Rakib Hossain, Md Rasel Miah, and Banna Das | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024) |
| 2 | 2024 | Selection of Superpave Performance Grade Asphalt Binder for Bangladesh | Jamil Abdullah, Mahiman Zinnurain, Rain Man Raja, and Zerjis Kader | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024) |
| 3 | 2024 | Understanding the Role of Weather and Road Features in Pedestrian Crashes at Intersections with Machine Learning | Rocksana Akter, S. Susilawati, Z. Pu, H. Zubair, and Rain Man Raja | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024) |
| 4 | 2015 | Effect of Gradation of Sand on Compressive Strength of Concrete Made with Brick Chips | M. A. Islam , M. R. M. Raja , M. S. Mia and M. M. Rahman | International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (IICSD-2015), DUET, Gazipur |
| 5 | 2015 | Effect of Compaction delay Time on Soil-Lime Stabilization | R.C. Pul, M.S. Mia, M. R. M. Raja and M. M. Rahman | International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (IICSD-2015), DUET, Gazipur |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | IEB | M-38866 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thesis of the Year Award (Cluster Award for Infrastructure) | ADB-JAPAN Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| 2 | Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) Scholarship | Scholarship | 2020 |
| 3 | University Gold Medal | Convocation (2018), DUET: Bestowed by Honorable President of Bangladesh. | 2018 |
| 4 | Prime Minister Gold Medal | PM Gold Medal (2014): Awarded by Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh. | 2017 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | CE-4109 | Design of Steel Structures | 2017-2024 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | CE-4104 | Building Design Sessional | 2019-2020 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | CE-4102 | Structural Analysis and Design-III Sessional | 2017 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | CE-3102 | Structural Analysis and Design-I Sessional | 2017-2018 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | CE-2103 | Mechanics of Solids-II | 2017 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | CE-2105 | Design of Concrete Structures-I | 2017 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | CE-2001 | Engineering Materials-II | 2015-2017 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | CE-2002 | Engineering Materials-II Sessional | 2015,2017 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | CE-2107 | Mechanics of Solids | 2015-2020 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | CE-2108 | Mechanics of Solids Sessional | 2017,2018 |