Rifat Tabassom Tumpa, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Rifat Tabassoom Tumpa is an Assistant Professor in the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur. She started her academic career here in 2015 as a lecturer. Currently, she is on study-leave to pursue her doctoral degree from the Department of Architecture in Texas A&M University, USA. She is also working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in that department. Rifat completed her M.Sc. in Energy-efficient and Environmental Building Design from Lund University, Sweden with prestigious Swedish Institute Study Scholarship (SISS, 2017-2019). She holds a B. Arch. degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
| Mobile: | 01732804782 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | |
| Address: | House-132/5, Block-K, Pashchim Joydebpur, Gazipur Sadar, Gazipur-1700, Gazipur Sadar, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Architecture Integrated Daylighting, multi-objective optimization, parametric analysis and energy-efficient strategies. |
| Field of specialization: | High-performance facade design |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. | Lund University, Sweden | 2019 | Architecture & Built Environment |
| 2 | B. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology | 2014 | Architecture |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur | 2018-03-11 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur | 2015-01-26 : 2018-03-10 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRTS (Consultancy Research Testing Service) Project: Main Entry Reconstruction of The Security Printing Corporation Bangladesh Ltd. | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur | Architect | - | 2021-2022 |
| 2 | CRTS (Consultancy Research Testing Service) Project: “Preparation of new master plan merging with the existing built forms of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh”. | Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur | Project Architect | - | 2016-2017 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | An integrated framework for waterfront development to recognize nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban areas: evaluating the condition of two projects in Bangladesh | K. M. Ulil Amor Bin Zaman, Rifat Tabassoom Tumpa, Imon Chowdhooree | Blue-Green Systems, Volume 6 Issue 2 |
| 2 | 2021 | PV Panels and Solar Thermal Collectors: Efficiency and Profitability in a North European Context | Rifat Tabassoom | DUET Journal: Volume 7, Issue 1-2, December 2021 |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) | AT-083 |
| 2 | Member | Swedish Institute Network for Future Global Leaders (SI NFGL) | None |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st place at National Level | Instant Essay Writing Competition, National Children Week | 2004 |
| 2 | Dhaka Board Scholarship | For S.S.C. | 2005 |
| 3 | BUET Merit Scholarship | For B.Arch. | 2008 |
| 4 | Swedish Institute Study Scholarship (2017-19, Fully Funded) | For M.Sc. | 2017 |
| 5 | Green.Building.Solution (GBS) Scholarship | GBS Summer School | 2018 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Arch. | 7 | 0 |
| Student Details: Thesis Supervision | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Building Solutions Summer School | Green Building Solutions (GBS), Vienna | Participator | 2018 |
| 2 | Internship (3 months) | FORM.3 architects | Junior Architect | 2012 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3521 | Contemporary Architecture | 2016-17,2019-20 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1521 | History of Architecture-I | 2015 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2511 | History of Architecture-II | 2016-17,2019-20 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4423 | Vernacular Architecture and Settlements | 2015-16, 2020-21 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2112 | Design-II | 2015 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2122 | Design-III | 2016 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5122 | Design- IX Thesis | 2019 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3122 | Design-V | 2020 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4112 | Design-VI | 2021 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5112 | Design-VIII | 2022 |