Md. Suman Mia, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Dr. Md. Suman Mia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Bangladesh. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Tokyo. His research focuses on structural engineering, computational mechanics, sustainable cementitious materials, concrete durability, and the reliability of offshore renewable energy infrastructure, with particular emphasis on offshore floating wind turbine foundations. His current research integrates advanced numerical modeling, material degradation, structural reliability, and life-cycle assessment to develop resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems. His academic excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Prime Minister Gold Medal, the University Gold Medal, and multiple Dean's Awards. In addition to his research, Dr. Mia is committed to engineering education, international collaboration, and the advancement of sustainable infrastructure technologies. His long-term vision is to bridge materials science, structural engineering, and computational mechanics to address global challenges related to infrastructure resilience, climate adaptation, and the transition to low-carbon energy systems.
| Mobile: | +8801737727597 |
| Email: | suman105@duet.ac.bd |
| Office: | 2095 |
| Address: |
| Field of interest: | Thermal Energy Storage in Buildings, Self-Compacting Concrete, Porous Concrete, Thermodynamic Modeling of cementitious materials, Durability mechanics of concrete, Concrete Floating Structures, Offshore Floating Wind Turbines |
| Field of specialization: | Concrete Engineering, Structural Engineering |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | The University of Tokyo, Japan | 2024 | Civil Engineering |
| 2 | M.Sc. in Eng. | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2020 | Structural Engineering |
| 3 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2015 | Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Diploma in Eng. | Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute | 2010 | Civil Technology |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associate Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2024-12-03 : Continue |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2018-10-14 : 2024-12-02 |
| 3 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2015-08-30 : 2018-10-13 |
Other Related Experience (Indutry, Institution, etc.):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postdoctoral Researcher | Yokohama National University, Japan | 2025-04-01 : Continue |
Additional Charges:
| # | Designation | Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Provost | Bijoy 24 Hall | 2024-11-01 : 2025-03-11 |
| 2 | Assistant Provost | QK Hall | 2019-06-01 : 2020-03-31 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member, Consultancy Research and Testing Services | Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur | Working as a member in Consultancy Research and Testing Services, Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur | GoB and any Fund provided by GoB | 2015 - Till now |
| 2 | Development of mix design for brick aggregate concrete | Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur | Associate Director | TK. 100000 | 2016-2018 |
| 3 | Effect of core cutting on the strength of brick aggregate concrete | Department of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur | Associate Director | Tk. 200000 | 2017-2019 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Effect of Microstructure Changes on the Thermal and Mechanical Behaviors of Porous Cementitious Composites using Phase Change Materials | Md Suman Mia, Satya Medepalli, Yuya Takahashi, Koichi Tsuchiya, Tetsuya Ishida | Journal of Intelligent Construction |
| 2 | 2022 | Strength and durability parameters of brick aggregate concrete incorporating rice husk ash as a partial replacement of cement | Md. Abu Noaman , Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Nazrul Islam, and Md. Suman Mia | Advances in Materials Science and Engineering Volume 2022, Article ID 8541276 |
| 3 | 2017 | Effects of Fine Aggregates on the Properties of Pervious Concrete | Md. Suman Mia, Md. Abdus Salam and Md. Bashir Ahmed | DUET Journal |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | A Fundamental Study on the Influence of Boundary Condition Assumptions on the Structural Response of a Concrete Floating Structure | Wichuda MUNBUA, Kaoru YONETSU, Md Suman MIA and Chikako FUJIYAMA | Concrete Engineering Annual Proceedings (JCI), vol. 48, no. 2, pp. 79–84, 2026. |
| 2 | 2026 | Analytical Study on Enhancing Chloride Resistance of Concrete for Offshore Floating Wind Turbine | Md. Suman Mia, Satoshi Komatsu, Chikako Fujiyama | 7th fib Congress 2026, Lisbon, Portugal |
| 3 | 2024 | Thermal and mechanical properties of porous cementitious composites using phase-change materials with different microstructures | Md Suman Mia; Satya Medepalli; Yuya Takahashi; Tetsuya Ishida; Koichi Tsuchiya | AIP Conference Proceedings, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEN CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (GCEE 2023), Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia |
| 4 | 2017 | Compressive Strength of Brick Aggregate Concrete using Saline Water | M. A. Islam, M. S. Mia and M. N. Islam | International Conference on Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| 5 | 2015 | Relationship between Modulus of Elasticity and Strength of Brick Aggregate Concrete | M. S. Mia, M. K. Miah and M. M. Hasan | International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (IICSD-2015) |
| 6 | 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) |
| 7 | 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) |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) | M-40018 |
| 2 | Member | Japan Concrete Institute (JCI) | 2503482 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Minister Gold Medal | UGC Merit Award | 2015 |
| 2 | University Gold Medal | Convocation-2018 | 2015 |
| 3 | Dean's Award | Academic | 2013 |
| 4 | Dean's Award | Academic | 2014 |
| 5 | Dean's Award | Academic | 2015 |
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovation in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024) | Faculty of Civil Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh | Secretary (Technical) and Member (Publication) | 2024 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | CE-1009 | Engineering Mechanics | 2015-2020 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | CE-2101 | Mechanics of Solids-I | 2015-2020 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | CE-2102 | Mechanics of Solids-I Sessional | 2015-2020 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | CE-2104 | Mechanics of Solids-II Sessional | 2015-2020 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | CE-2105 | Design of Concrete Structures-I | 2017-2018 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | CE-2106 | Design of Concrete Structures-I Sessional | 2016-2019 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | CE-3101 | Structural Analysis and Design-I | 2017-2018 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | CE-3102 | Structural Analysis and Design-I Sessional | 2017-2018 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | CE-2111 | Structure-I | 2015-2018 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | CE 2121 | Structure II | 2017-2018 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | CE 3111 | Structure III | 2016-2019 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | CE-4111 | Structure-V | 2017-2018 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | CE-2107 | Mechanics of Solids | 2018-2019 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | CE-2108 | Mechanics of Solids Sessional | 2018-2019 |
| 15 | B.Sc. | CE 4003 | Project Planning and Construction Management | 2023-2024 |
| 16 | M.Sc. | CE-6118 | Properties and Application of High Strength Concrete | 2024-2025 |