Department of Architecture

Mustafizur Rahaman

AssistantProfessor, Department of Architecture

Teaching Areas

Architectural Design, Architectural Graphics, Advanced Construction and Building Technology (ACBT), Green and Sustainability, Architecture in Extreme Environment, Modular Architecture, Robotic and Automation in Building Environment.

 

Research Interest Areas

Green and Sustainable Architecture, Ambient technology based architecture, Automation and Robotics in Architecture Industry, Ageing Society (AS), Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Advanced Construction and Building Technologies (ACBT), Modular architecture.

 

Educational Qualification:

  • Master of Science in Advanced Construction and Building Technology-Automation and Robotics from the Chair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany.
  • Bachelor of Architecture from the Department of Architecture, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, MIST. Since July, 2014.
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Leading University, Sylhet. October 2013 to June 2014.
  • Scientific Assistant, Department of Architecture, Advance Construction and Building Technology (ACBT) Lab, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany. August 2012 to April 2013.
  • Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Leading University, Sylhet. October 2010 to September 2011.
  • Research Assistant, Doctoral Thesis of Dr.-Ing. Thomas Linner, Building Realization and Robotic Lab, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany. August 2012 to April 2013.
  • Principal Architect, Arcane Architect, Since October 2013.
  • Architect, Studio Synarch, March 2010 to September 2011.
  • Architect, Riddhi Architects, June 2009 to February 2010.

Administrative Services at the University level:

  • Member (Secretary) and coordinator of the Industrial Advisory Committee of the Architecture Department, MIST, Bangladesh from July, 2018.
  • Member (secretary) and coordinator of the Advisory Committee of the Architecture Department, MIST, Bangladesh since July, 2014.
  • Member (secretary) and coordinator of the Syllabus Committee of the Architecture Department, MIST, Bangladesh since July, 2014.
  • Member of the Exam Sub- Committee of the Architecture Department, MIST, Bangladesh since July, 2014.
  • Programme coordinator at Architecture Department, MIST from July 2014 to December 2014.
  • Course Coordinator for different level at Department of Architecture, MIST. Since 2014.
  • As the first faculty member of the Department of Architecture, MIST, was responsible for preparation of the Syllabus and curriculum of B.Arch. program.
  •  Supervised construction work of the department at MIST tower- 2.
  • Member, organizing committee of Architecture Festival 2016, 2017 and 2018 of Department of Architecture, MIST.
  • Key Organizer of Architectural Exhibition 2016, 2017 and 2018 of Department of Architecture, MIST.
  • Member, organizing committee of the 1st International Conference on “Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (CICM)”, 2015, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, MIST.
  • Thesis Coordinator and supervisor, Department of Architecture, Leading University, Sylhet. October 2013 to June 2014.

 

Publications:

  • Rahaman, Mustafizur, 2012, A Flexible Automated Working Space Module (FAWSM): A Development Approach for Activities of daily living.  Advanced Construction and Building Technology for Society. CIBW119 CIC 2012 Workshop, CIB-IAARC Commission, (ed.) T. Bock, C. Georgoulas, T. Linner, October, 2012. pp. 62-66. [CIB Publication 367 / ISBN 978-90-6363-069-0]
  • Rahaman, Mustafizur, 2014, One Platform- Different Cities: An Automated Plug and Play Modular Building Construction & City Planning System.  Advanced Construction and Building Technology for Society. CIBW119 CIC 2013 Workshop, CIB-IAARC Commission, (ed.) T. Bock, C. Georgoulas, T. Linner, January, 2014. pp. 14-24. [CIB Publication 399 / ISBN 978-90-6363-086-7]
  • Rahaman, Mustafizur, 2014, Technological Interpretations to Humanity (TIH): A Development Approach of Education System to Make a Techno based Sustainable Social, Economic & Environmental Phenomenon of a Sustainable and Human Friendly Architecture. Dichotomy of Technology and Humanity. Professional Practice Forum (PPF) ACA16 Kuala Lumpur Conference, Malaysia, June, 2014. [Paper- 6,]

 

Research:

  1. “One Platform- Different Cities: An Automated Plug and Play Modular Building Construction & City Planning System. Advance Construction and Building Technology (ACBT) Lab, October 2012 to September 2013, Research Assistant of Prof. Prof. h.c./SRSTU Dr.-Ing./Univ.Tokio Thomas Bock, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany.

 

  1. A Flexible Automated Working Space Module (FAWSM): A Development Approach for Activities of daily living.”   Building Realization and Robotic Lab, October 2011 to January 2012, Research Assistant of Prof. Prof. h.c./SRSTU Dr.-Ing./Univ.Tokio Thomas Bock, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany.

Projects:

  • As a freelance Architect, carried out different Architectural projects like single & multiple family houses, commercial buildings, interiors etc.

Participatory Activities:

  • Participated at the seminar on “The Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda-Challenges and Opportunities for an Environmentally Sustainable Urban Development; Dr. Bernhard Mueller”, organized by Institute of Architects on 12 November 2017, at IAB center, Dhaka.
  • Participated at the seminar on “The Right to Joy; Madhura Prematilleke”, organized by Institute of Architects on 23 September 2017, at IAB center, Dhaka.
  • Workshop and Training (Certificate) Course: "Sustainable Development and Green Building Opportunity in Bangladesh", 360 Total Solution, 24th August, 2016
  • Workshop and Training (Certificate) Course: "Multi-hazard Resilient Construction for Architects", HBRI, 6-7th November, 2015
  • Participated at International Architectural Conference: Engage Dhaka 2015, Arranged by Bangal Foundation. 15-17th   January, 2015.
  • Paper Presenter at the International Architectural Conference: Professional Practice Forum 2014 (PPF) in Conjunction with ACA16 Kuala Lumpur "RejuviNATION", 25th June, 2014.
  • Certificate Course: CPD: "Imarot Nirman Bidhimala" organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 2014
  • Participated at the International Conference: CIBW119 CIC 2013 Workshop, CIB-IAARC Commission, (ed.) T. Bock, C. Georgoulas, T. Linner, January, 2013, Chair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany.
  • Paper Presenter at the International Conference: CIBW119 CIC 2012 Workshop, CIB-IAARC Commission, (ed.) T. Bock, C. Georgoulas, T. Linner, October, 2012, Chair of Building Realization and Robotics, Department of Architecture, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany.
  • Participated at the ARCASIA CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS in 2007 at China.
  • Participated at Open Architectural Design Competition of The Design of Multi-Storied Green Building for RaJUK at Mohakhali, Dhaka, Jointly Organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) & Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha (RaJUK).

 

Affiliation:

  • Associate Member (AR -132), Institute of Architects, Bangladesh.

Special Skills:

Paintings (every media), Freehand Sketch (every media), Stage Drama, Playing Violin (grade-05), cello playing (beginner).

 

International visit:

For the purpose of study & research, visited different places in the following countries: China (Beijing, Shanghai); Hongkong;  India( Delhi, Agra, Rajsthan, Joypur, Chandigor,Vubanesshor, Shimla, Manali, Calcutta, Pune); Germany; Austria; Switzerland ; Hungary; Thailand (Bangkok, Pattaya);