Prof. Md. Shamsul Hoque, Ph.D

Transportation and Safety Expert

 

Mobile :  01199 080526; 01819 557964

PABX  :  966 5650-80, 861 4640-44; Ext. 7532, 7897, 7226

Fax      :   880-2-966 5639

E-mail  :  shoque @ ce.buet.ac.bd

          

Academic Qualifications: 

 

Degree/ Examination

Institution (University / College/ School/ Department)

Year

Ph.D.

University of Southampton, UK

December, 1994

M. Sc. Engineering (Civil)

Bangladesh Univ. of Engineering and Technology  (BUET)

July, 1987

B. Sc. Engineering (Civil)

Bangladesh Univ. of Engineering and Technology  (BUET)

August, 1984

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

T & T College, Dhaka

March, 1979

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Motijheel Govt. High School, Dhaka

September, 1977

 

 Positions Hold/Experiences:

 

Position

Organization

Duration

Director

Accident Research Institute (ARI), BUET

Sep 2008 - todate

BRTC Testing-in-Charge

Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

Sep 2008 - todate

Professor

Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

Jul 2007 - todate

Associate Professor

Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

Jul 1996 - Jul 2007

Assistant Professor

Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

Sep 1987 - Jul 1996

Lecturer

Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

Sep 1984 - Aug 1987

Research Specialist

Research Center (ARC), BUET

Feb 2002 - Sep 2008

Member, Governing Body

Engineering University Higher Secondary School & College

2002 - todate

Part-time Faculty Member

Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)

May 2002 - 2005

Visiting Faculty

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP)

Dec 2000 - 2004

System Analyst

Computational Hydraulic Group of Surface

Water Simulation Modeling Program, Ministry of Irrigation, Water Development and Flood Control

Feb 1989 - Aug 1990

System Analyst

 Computer Center, BUET

Jan 1988 - Aug 1990

Computer Advisor

Grameen Bank Head Office

Jun 1988 - Aug 1990

           

Details of Publication (Papers, research reports, books)

 

a)       Journal Publications (recognized and refereed journals/proceedings):

 

1.       Hoque, M.S., Muniruzzaman, S.M and Ahmed, S.N., Performance Evaluation of Road Safety Measures - A Case Study of Dhaka-Aricha Highway, Transport and Communications Bulletin (TCB) for Asia and the Pacific, ESCAP, No.70, 2005.

 

2.       Hoque, M.S. and Hasan, M.R., Involvement of Vehicle Factors in Road Accidents, Journal of Civil Engineering (JCE), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), Vol. 35 (1), 2007, pp 17-27.

 

3.       Hoque, M.S., Khondaker, B. and Hoque, M.M., Behavioral Habits and Attitudes of Heavy Vehicle Drivers, Journal of Civil Engineering (JCE), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), Vol. 35 (1), 2007, pp 29-45.

 

4.       Alam, J.B. and Hoque, M.S., Coping with Disasters: A Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework, Journal of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh, Multidisciplinary (IEBM), 2007.

 

5.       Hoque, M.S., Debnath, A.K. and Mahmud, S.M.S., Impact of garment industries on Road safety in metropolitan Dhaka, Journal of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), Vol. 6, 2007.

 

6.       Hoque, M.S., Moniruzzaman, M.S. and Mahmud, S.M.S, Effectiveness of Black Spot Treatments along Dhaka-Aricha Highway, Journal of Civil Engineering (JCE), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), Dhaka, Bangladesh Vol. 35 (2), 2007, 93-104.

 

7.       Hoque, M.S. and Imran, M.A., Modeling of Delay Estimation for Signalized Intersection Under Mixed Road Traffic Condition, Journal of Civil Engineering (JCE), The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), Dhaka, Bangladesh Vol. 35 (2), 2007, 81-82.

 

8.       Chowdhury, T.R., Nazia, R. and Hoque, M.S., An Evaluation of Off-street Parking Facilities in Dhaka Metropolitan City, Stamford Journal of Civil Engineering, ISSN NO: 1997-0714, Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2008, pp 78 - 91.

 

9.       Nazia, R., Chowdhury, T.R. and Hoque, M.S., A Study on PCU Values for Selected Signalized Intersections in Dhaka City, Stamford Journal of Civil Engineering, ISSN NO: 1997-0714, Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2008, pp 92 - 105.

 

 

a)       Conferences (national, international conferences and seminars):

 

i)        Proceedings:

 

  1. Hasan, S. and Hoque, M.S., A Simplified Travel Demand Modelling Framework: in the Context of a Developing Country City, the CODATU XIII International Conference on Sustainable Development Challenges of Transport in Cities of the Developing World, Hô Chi Minh City (Vietnam), November 12 - 14, 2008.

 

  1. Mahmud S.M.S., Hoque, M.S. and Bashir, G.M.M., Deficiencies of Existing Mass Transit System in Metropolitan Dhaka and Improvement Options the CODATU XIII International Conference on Sustainable Development Challenges of Transport in Cities of the Developing World, Hô Chi Minh City (Vietnam), November 12 - 14, 2008.

 

  1. Wadud, Z., M.S. Hoque, Alam, M.J.B and Shakil, Urban Development and Transportation in Dhaka, Presented in Dhaka Urban Transport Seminar on Future Direction of Dhaka Urban Transport, Organized by BUET and JICA, Hotel Sonargaon, Dhaka, March 11, 2009.

 

  1. M.S. Hoque and Choudhury, K., Mass-Transit System in Dhaka City, Presented in Dhaka Urban Transport Seminar on Future Direction of Dhaka Urban Transport, Organized by BUET and JICA, Hotel Sonargaon, Dhaka, March 11, 2009.

 

  1. Samiul H. and Hoque M.S., Developing an EMME/2 Traffic Assignment Model for Dhaka City, International Conference and Workshop on Sustainable Transport in Developing Countries (STDC2008), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh Aug. 28-29, 2008.

 

  1. Islam, M.K. and and Hoque M.S., ICT Enabled Admission System - A means to Reduce Travel Demand, International Conference and Workshop on Sustainable Transport in Developing Countries (STDC2008), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh Aug. 28-29, 2008.

 

  1. Imran M.S. and Hoque M.S., An Interactive Software to Design Traffic Signals under Non-lane based Heterogeneous Road Traffic Condition, International Conference and Workshop on Sustainable Transport in Developing Countries (STDC2008), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh Aug. 28-29, 2008.

 

  1. Alam M.N., Hoque M.S., Imran M.S. and Waresh M.A, Before-After Study on the Effect of Selected Pedestrian Underpasses of Dhaka City on Traffic Flow Characteristics, International Conference and Workshop on Sustainable Transport in Developing Countries (STDC2008), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh Aug. 28-29, 2008.

 

  1. Hoque M.S. and Rahman M.H., Intelligent Transport Systems And Its Prospects In The Context Of Dhaka City, 10th International Conference On Application Of Advanced Technologies In Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece, May 27-31 2008.

 

  1. Hoque M.S., Imran M.A. and Zaman H., Analysis Of Directional Distribution Patterns Of Traffic On The Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Corridor, 10th International Conference On Application Of Advanced Technologies In Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece, May 27-31 2008.

 

  1. Hoque M.S., Imran M.A. and Sarkar S., An Object Oriented Microscopic Traffic Simulation Model For Developing Countries, 10th International Conference On Application Of Advanced Technologies In Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece, May 27-31 2008.

 

  1. Imran M.A., Hoque M.S., Waresh M.A. and Alam M.N., Pedestrian Facilities And Pedestrian Behaviour: The Situation In Dhaka City, 10th International Conference On Application Of Advanced Technologies In Transportation (AATT), Athens, Greece, May 27-31 2008.

 

  1. Mahmud, S.M.S. and Hoque, M.S., Deficiencies of Existing Road Network in Dhaka Metropolitan City, 10th Summer Institute on Regional Development and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),  Hosted by, Bangladesh Regional Science Association (BRSA), Supported by United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization (PRSCO), Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, 15-16 May 2008.

 

  1. Hoque M.S. and Rahman M.H., Prospects of Communication-Based Quasi-Transport Facilities in the Traffic Demand Management of Dhaka City, the 3rd EuropeanEle-Drive Transportation Conference EET-2008 -Geneva, March 11-13, 2008.

 

  1. Huq, A.S., Alam, J.B. and Hoque, M.S., Analyzing and Modeling of Particulate Emission for Selected Urban Areas of Dhaka City, 13th International Student Seminar on Transport Research Symposium, ISSOT 2007, Chiba, Japan, Nov 20 - 22, 2007.

 

  1. Hasan, S. and Hoque, M.S., Developing a Trip Generation Model for Dhaka City, 11th World Conference for Transport Research, Berkley, USA, June 24-28, 2007.

 

  1. Sarkar, S., Hoque, M.S. and Tay, R., Modeling Of Lane Changing Decisions Of Drivers For Heterogeneous Traffic Operation Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Interface System (ANFIS), 42nd Annual Conference, Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF), Winnipeg Canada, June 3-6, 2007.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S. and Hossain, M.A.A., A Study On The Rheological Properties Of  Polymer  Modified  Bituminous  Binder, the 7th International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), Dalian World Expo Center, DALIAN, CHINA, Vol. 6, 2007 (http://www.cvg.ynu.ac.jp/G4/okamura/).

 

  1. Imran, M.A. and Hoque, M.S., Traffic Signal Design For Non-Lane Based Heterogeneous Road Traffic Condition, the 7th International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), Dalian World Expo Center, DALIAN, CHINA, Vol. 6, 2007.

 

  1. Siddiquee, M.S.A., Hoque, M.S and Zaman, H.., Estimation Of Daily Traffic From Short Counts Using Artificial Neural Network, the 7th International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), Dalian World Expo Center, DALIAN, CHINA, Vol. 6, 2007.

 

  1. Alam, J.B., Hoque, M.S. and Goulias, K.G., Prioritizing Investment within Transportation Sector: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), 2007 Transportation Planning and Air Quality Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 9 - 11 July 2007.

 

  1. Hoque, M.M., Hoque, M.S., Mahmud, S.M.S., Ashrafuzzaman, M., Rahman, K.M.M. and Rahman, M.W., Major Fatal Road Accidents in Bangladesh: Characteristics, Causes and Remedial Measures, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., Debnath, A.K. and Mahmud, S.M.S., Road Safety of Garment Industry Workers in Dhaka City, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Hoque, M.M., Hoque, M.S., Mahmud, S.M.S. and Rahman, M.F., A Preliminary Comparison of Road Safety Situation in Selected Countries, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Hoque, M.M., Hoque, M.S., Alam, M.M. and Awal, Z.I., ARC’s Heavy Vehicles Drivers’ Training and Awareness Program in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Hoque, M.M., Asharafuzzaman, M., Sarker, S., Ahmed, S.N, Hoque, M.S., Mahmud, S.M.S. and Rahman, M.W., Road Accidents during Festivals and Vacations in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Mahmud, S.M.S., Hossain, M.M., Hoque, M.S. and Hoque, M.M., Pedestrian Safety Problem, Existing Facilities and Required Strategies in the Context of Dhaka Metropolitan City, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Hoque, A.S.M.L., Parvez, M.T. and Hoque, M.S., Pedestrian and Vulnerable Road User Safety: A Case Study about Bakshibazar-Dhaka Board Road around BUET, Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

  1. Hoque, M.M., Khondaker, B. and Hoque, M.S., Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Program in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the second International Conference on Driver (DB&T), Edinburgh, UK, 15-17 November 2005.

 

  1. Khondaker, B., Hoque, M.S. and Hoque, M.M., Behavioral Habits and Attitudes of Heavy Vehicle Drivers Towards Road Safety, Proceedings in the Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference (CMRSC) XV, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, June 5-8, 2005.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S. and Hasan, T., Effect of Pedestrian Underpasses on Traffic Flow Characteristics, Proceedings of the 84th TRB Annual Meeting CD-ROM, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington D.C., USA, 2005.

 

  1. Khondaker, B., Hoque, M.S. and Hoque, M.M., Profiles of Heavy Vehicle Drivers and Their Behavioral Habits and Attitudes Towards Road Safety, Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Paper Meet and International Conference on Civil Engineering, The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2005.

 

  1. Uddin, S.R., Hoque, M.M. and Hoque, M.S., Drivers of Heavy Vehicles’ in Road Safety of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the 9th International Student Seminar on Transport Research (ISSOT), Bangkok, Thailand, 2003.

 

  1. Uddin, S.R. and Hoque, M.S., Highway Safety in Bangladesh: Bus Drivers’ Perspective, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies (HKSTS), Hong Kong, 2003.

 

  1. Uddin, S.R. and Hoque, M.S., Study of Heavy Vehicles’ Driver Behavior in Road Accidents of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the 26th Australian Transport Research Forum (ATRF), New Zealand, 2003.

 

  1. Dhar, A.S., Noor, M.A., Hossain, T.R., Seraj, S.M., Hoque, M.S. and Khan, A.J., Safety Assessment of Gas Pipelines Under The Jamuna Bridge Access Road Rehabilitation, Proceedings of the ASCE International Conference on Pipeline Engineering and Construction, USA, July 2003.

 

  1. Alam, J.B. and Hoque, M.S., Strategic Directives for Accident Research Centre: Research Activity and Production Plan, Proceedings of the National Workshop on Road Safety Management in Bangladesh, Accident Research Centre (ARC), BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16-17 April 2003,

 

  1. Rahman, M.H., Islam, W., Rahman M.A., Rahul, Y., Kabir, S.M.L. and Hoque, M.S., Design & Development of a Computer-based Multi-plan Traffic Light Control System, Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical & Computer Engineering, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE), Bangladesh Chapter, Dhaka, 5-6 January 2001.

 

  1. Karim, M.M., Islam, M. and Hoque, M.S., Current Status, Comprehensive Management Tool, and State-of-Art Solutions for Air Quality in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the International Conference on Bangladesh Environment, Organized by BAPA, POROSH, Bangladesh Environmental Network (BEN), BUET, Coalition of Environmental NGOs (CEN), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14-15 January 2000.

 

  1. Karim, M.M., Matsui, H., Ohno, T. and Hoque, M.S., Current State of Traffic Pollution in Bangladesh and Metropolitan Dhaka, Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of Air & Waste Management Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 8-13 June 1997.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S. and McDonald, M., MIXSIM: A Microscopic Simulation Model of Signalised Intersections In Developing Countries, 9th European Simulation Multi Conference, The Society for Computer Simulation (SCS), Prague, Czech Republic, June 1995.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., Traffic Flow Parameters under Mixed Traffic Conditions, Universities Transport Study Group (UTSG) Conference, Cranfield University, UK, January 1995.

 

 

ii)      Keynote Paper / Invited Speaker

 

  1. M.S. Hoque, Unplanned Development and Transportation Problems of Dhaka City, International Symposium on Vulnerability in Cities, Organized by Center for Sustainable Urban Regeneration (cSUR), The University of Tokyo, 25-27 March 2009.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S. and Hasan, M.R., Vehicle Factors in the Context of Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), Proceedings of the International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, BUET, Dhaka, 22-24 August 2006.

 

 

Papers Presented in Training Programs

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., At-Grade Intersection Improvement Techniques, Paper Presented in Training Course on Traffic Engineering (Module-2), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division of BUET and Sponsored by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Dhaka, 16-21 July 2005.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., Some Case Studies of Recent Major Road Accidents and Fact Finding, Paper Presented in Training Course on Road Safety (Module-2), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division of BUET and Sponsored by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Dhaka, 23-28 July 2005.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., Bus Rapit Transit (BRT) - A Case Study of Curitiba, Paper Presented in Training Course on Public Transport (Module-2), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division of BUET and Sponsored by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Dhaka, 30 July – 04 August 2005.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., Traffic Control Devices - Sings, Markings, Signals, Case Study, Paper Presented in Training Course on Traffic Engineering (Module-1), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division of BUET and Sponsored by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Dhaka, 03-08 April 2004.

 

  1. Hasan, T. and Hoque, M.S., Human and Vehicle Factors in Accidents, Paper Presented in Training Course on Road Safety (Module-1), Organized by Accident Research Center and Transportation Engineering Division of BUET and Sponsored by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Dhaka, 10-15 April 2004.

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., The Vehicle Component: Vehicle Factor and Vehicle Safety, Paper Presented in Road Safety Training Course on Understanding Road Accident Problems and Their Remedies, Organized by Accident Research Center of BUET and Sponsored by Ministry of Communication, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2003.

 

 

Notable Work in Bengali

 

  1. Constitution of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Teachers’ Association (TA), PROVA, Probishi News Letter, BUET Teachers’ Association, Volume No. 9, 2004.

Booklets  Written

 

1.       Co-Editor of Booklet on Key Road Safety Facts in Bangladesh Published by Accident Road Center (ARC), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhka-1000, Bangladesh, Feb 2007.

2.       Co-Editor of Booklet on Understanding Road Safety, Published by Accident Road Center (ARC) both in English and Bengali for heavy vehicle drivers for imparting training and raising road safety awareness, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhka-1000, Bangladesh, July 2004.

3.       Hoque M.S., Moniruzzaman S.M. and Karim M.M., Constitution of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Teachers’ Association, Published by BUET Teachers’ Association (TA), June 2004.

4.       Hoque M.S. and Haque N.M., A Guide Book on Practical Survey CE 104, by Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh, July 1987.

 

 

Theses Written

 

  1. Hoque, M.S., Modeling of Signalised Intersection in Developing Countries, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Southampton, UK., December 1994.
  2. Hoque, M.S., Recycling of Bituminous Pavement Materials, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1987.
  3. Hoque, M.S., Analysis and Design of Multi-storied Residential Building, B.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 1984.

 

  

Member, Editorial Board

 

1.       Member, Editorial Board, Transportation Engineering Division, Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Published by The University of Asia Pacific (UAP), 2004 - to date.

2.       Member, Editorial Board, Newsletter, Accident Research Center (ARC), Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, 2005 - to date. 

 

 

Paper/Research Project reviewer

 

1.       Chief Reviewer, 8th Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference 2009 in Surabaya, Indonesia.

2.       Member, International Scientific Committee (ISC) of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), 2008 - todate.

3.       Member, Organizing Committee, International Conference and Workshop on Sustainable Transport in Developing Countries (STDC2008), Organized by Transportation Engineering Division Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh Aug. 28-29, 2008.

4.       Paper reviewer, Intelligent Transportation Systems Society Conference Management System (ITSC2008), Organized by IEEE, Beijing, China, Oct. 12-15, 2008.

5.       Journal of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Jan 2006 - todate.

6.       Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering (JCEE), Published by The University of Asia Pacific (UAP), 2004 - todate.

7.       Journal of Civil Engineering (JCE), Published by The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), 1998 - todate.

8.       Proceedings, International Conference Published by Accident Research Center (ARC), Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, August 2006 - todate. 

9.       Research Project Evaluator of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC), 2002 - todate

10.    Research Project Evaluator of Bangladesh Science and Technology (BST), 2000 - todate.

11.    Convener, Proceedings, Publication and Media Sub-Committee, International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 22-24, 2006.

12.    Member, Scientific Committee, International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 22-24, 2006.

13.    Member, Organizing Committee, International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 22-24, 2006.

14.    Paper reviewer of all International Conferences on Road Safety, Organized by Accident Research Centre (ARC), BUET.

 

Theses Supervised at Post Graduate Level

 

    (With Undergraduate Research Students)
 
A.            Students of Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

Sl.

No.

Level

(Masters/Ph.D)

Thesis Title

Year

1

M.Sc. Engg.

Potential of ICT in Managing Service Related Travel Demand in Bangladesh

Sep, 2007

2

M.Sc. Engg.

Development of a Travel Demand Model for Dhaka City

Jul, 2007

3

M. Engg.

Involvement of Vehicle Factors in Road Accidents

Jul, 2007

4

M.Sc. Engg.

Development of Lane Changing Decision Model for Heterogeneous Traffic Operation using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Interface System (ANFIS)

Dec, 2006

5

M. Engg.

Study on the Rheological Properties of Polymer Modified Bituminous Binders and Mixes

Dec, 2006

6

M. Engg.

Traffic Flow Characteristics and Modeling for Estimation of AADT in Selected Rural Highways

Dec, 2006

7

M.Sc. Engg.

An Investigation of Road Accidents on the Jamuna Bridge and its Approach Roads

Sep, 2004

8

M.Sc. Engg.

Performance Evaluation of Road Safety Measures in Dhaka-Aricha Highway

May, 2004

9

M. Engg.

A Study on the Prospects of using Polymers in Bituminous Binder and Mixes

May, 2003

10

M. Engg.

Performance Evaluation of Selected Pedestrian Underpasses in Metropolitan Dhaka

Dec, 2002

11

M. Engg.

Performance Evaluation of Selected Signalized Intersections in Dhaka City

Nov, 1997

12

M. Engg.

Quantification of the Effect of Road Geometry and Environment on Vehicle Speeds

Aug, 1996

13

M.Sc. Engg.

Traffic Signal Design of Isolated Intersections for Mixed Traffic Operation

Aug, 1996

 

B.            Student of Department of Resources Engineering, University of Karlsruhe (TH),  Karlsruhe, Germany

 

 

Level

(Masters/Ph.D.)

Thesis Title

Year

14

M.Sc. Engg.

Calibration of the Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulation Model VISSIM for Urban Traffic Conditions in Dhaka City

Aug, 2004

 

Involved in Ph.D/M.Sc./M.Engg. Research Project Oral Committee

 

A.  Internal Member

1.       Ahmed, K.U., Road Network - As an Indicator to the Economic Development of Bangladesh, Doctoral Committee, PhD. Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, August 2004.

2.       Abdullah, Khaled, Dynamic Interaction between Transportation Investment and Economic Development Based on Stochastic Approach, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, January 2008.

3.       Anwar, M.I, Study of Road Pricing in the Context of Traffic Problems in Dhaka City, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, September 2006.

4.       Islam, M.K., Impact of Accessibility on House Rent in Dhaka City: A Hedonic Approach, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, September 2006.

5.       Chowdhury, A.S., Characteristics Assessment and Information System Development for Waterway Accidents, M. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Feb 2005.

6.       Rahman, K.M.M, A Study of Some Major Fatal Road Accidents in Bangladesh, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, July 2004.

7.       Khan, M.H., Impact Assessment of Transportation on Regional Economy using Data Envelopment Approach - A Case Study in Bangladesh, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, June 2004.

8.       Alim-Al-Razi, M., Safety Aspects of Roadway Design Elements in Metropolitan Dhaka, M.Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, August, 1998.

9.       Iqbal, G.A., Study of Vehicle Arrival Pattern and Free Speed Characteristics on Selected National Highways, M.Engineering Thesis, Department Civil Engineering, BUET, August, 1998.

10.    Khan, L, Prediction of Casualties and Damages of Infrastructure Caused by Cyclone Using Neural Network, M.Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, July 1998.

11.    Chowdhury, M.Z.R, A Study on Low Cost Safety Improvements of Selected Arterial Roads in Metropolitan Dhaka City, M.Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, June 1996.

 

B.  External Member

1.       Das, S.K., An Evaluation of Premium Bus Service in Dhaka City, M.Sc Engineering Oral Examination Board, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, BUET, Oct. 1998.

2.       Hoque, S.A.M.A, Modal Choice Behavior for Rickshaw in Dhaka City, M.Sc Engineering Oral Examination Board, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, BUET, Oct. 1997.

  

Theses Supervised at Under Graduate Level

 

A.  Students of Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

 

Name of Students

Title of Thesis

Date

Alamgir, M.A.

Study of Road Intersection Conditions in Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Jun 1996

Ahmed, R.U and Faruquee, M.S.

Study of Road Network Conditions in Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Jun 1996

Jaman, M.M. and Mahmud, M.A.

Study on Operational Characteristics of Bangla Motor Intersection

July 1997

 

Khan, M.A.R & Choudhury, S.H

Study on Pedestrian Facilities in Dhaka Metropolitan Area

July 1997

Azad, M.M. and Ahmed, S.

Study on Operational Difficulties of Public Transport System in Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Sep 1998

 

Khan, J.R.

TES: A Traffic Engineering Software for Road Signs And Markings

Sep 1998

Chakma, S.

Effect of Non-Motorized Vehicles on Traffic Operation of Dhaka Metropolitan City

Sep 1999

 

Hoque M.R. and Mohy, M.A.

Study on Low Cost Improvement Measures of Sonargaon Intersection

Sep 1999

Shahriar, A.

Computer Aided Design of Rigid Highway Pavement

Jun 2000

Rahman, M.S.

Computer Aided Design of Flexible Highway Pavement

Jun 2000

Rahman, M.A.

Computer Aided Design of Bituminous and Concrete Pavement Mixes

Feb 2001

Ali, M.S.

Parametric Study of Rubber and Polythene Modified Asphalt & Mixes.

Feb 2001

Chowdhury,A.S.

Effect of Overheating on the Properties of Bitumen and Mixes

Feb 2001

Chowdhury, S.

Impact Study of Educational Trips on Traffic Congestion in Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Mar 2002

Alam, M.

Impact Study of Telecommunication on Transportation System

Mar 2002

Mohamood, S.

Study on E-Banking System: A Non-traditional Congestion Relieving Tool

Mar 2002

Sarker, S.

Object Oriented Microscope Traffic Simulation

Jan 2003

Kibria, M

RTMIS: A Road Traffic Management Information System

Jan 2003

Hossain, M.A.

Computer Aided BOQ Estimation and Rate Analysis of Highway Projects

Jan 2003

Khalil, M. I.

Study on Speed Breakers In Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Jan 2003

Arifuzzaman, M.B.

Microscopic Simulation Model of Signalized Intersection in Developing Countries

Feb 2004

Taqsim, H.

Computer Aided Economic Design of Airport Pavements

Feb 2004

Rahman, M

A Study on Traffic Simulation

Oct  2004

Chakraborty  S.

Underground Rapid Rail Transit – A Mass Transit Option For Metropolitan Dhaka City

Oct  2004

Siddique I.

Coordinated Traffic Signal Control – A Case Study of Mirpur Road

Oct  2004

Islam M.A.

Study on Parking and Roadside Management from Daink Bangla to Motijheel Shapla Chattar

Oct  2004

Haque M.M

Performance Evaluation of Junction Improvement: A Case Study of New-market Intersection

Jun 2005

Hossain M.A.

Deficiencies of Existing Mass Transit System in Metropolitan Dhaka and Remedial Measures to Improve the Situation

Jun 2005

Debnath A.K.

Study on Travel Pattern of Garment Industry Workers in Metropolitan Dhaka

Jun 2005

Hossain M.M

Road Maintenance Practices in Dhaka City

Jun 2005

Ali S.M. and Chakraborty

Prospect of Railway in Bangladesh

Jun 2005

Chowdhury, T.R.

Study on Performance Evaluation of Street Parking Facilities in Dhaka Metropolitan City

Nov 2006

Imran, M.A.

Traffic Signal Design and Modification of Webster’s Delay Formula under Non-lane Based Heterogeneous Road Traffic Operation

Nov 2006

Sulvia, F.

Study on the Effectiveness of Mohakhali and Khilgaon Flyovers

Nov 2006

Bhuiyan, M.H.

A Study on Transport Deficiencies at Kalabagan Area of Dhaka City Dhaka

Nov 2006

Sharif, F. and Nazia, R.

A Study on Saturation Flow and PCU Values at Selected Signalized Intersections in Dhaka City

Nov 2006

Yasmin, S.N.

A Study on The Effectiveness of Traffic Signals in Metropolitan Dhaka

Jun 2007

Alam, A.M.R.

Performance Evaluation of Mohakhali and Khilgaon Flyover

Jun 2007

Rahman, M.H.

Intelligent Transport Systems and its Prospects in the Context of Dhaka City

Jun 2007

Mannan, M.B.

A Study on the Proposed Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover Project

Jun 2007

Sen, R.

Prospects of Subway System as a Mass Transit Option for Metropolitan Dhaka

Jan 2008

Rahman, M.M.

Prospect of Introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System in Dhaka Metropolitan City

Jan 2008

Rafiq, S.W.

Impact of Non-motorized Transport on Public Transport Operation of Dhaka Metropolitan City

Jan 2008

Hasan M.K.

Study on Vehicles’ Overloading Conditions in Selected Corridors of Bangladesh

Jan 2008

Alam, M.M.

Study on Speed Breakers in Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Jan 2008

Intaj, F.

Study on the Mega Road Infrastructure Projects: 4-Laning of Dhaka-Chittagong Highway and Padma Bridge Construction Projects

Mar 2009

Islam, M.S.

Identifying a Few Major Causes of Traffic Congestion in Dhaka Metropolitan City

Mar 2009

Alam, M.S.

Study on Road Accident Rate and Trend Analysis

Mar 2009

Munshi, S.

Study on Commuter Rail of Dhaka City

Mar 2009

 

 

B.  Students of Department of Civil Engineering, Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST)

 

Name of Students

Title of Thesis

Date

Major, Kamal, M

Study of Accident Pattern on Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge and its Approach Roads

Dec 2002

Captain, Karim, M

Overall Unit Cost Estimation of Road Infrastructures in Bangladesh

Dec 2002

Captain Rahman, S. M.

Study of Vehicular Flow Pattern on Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Access Roads

Dec 2002

Captain, Rahman M.S.

Traffic Signal In Dhaka Metropolitan City:  A Case Study of Dhaka Cantonment Intersection

Dec 2004

Captain, Bhuiyan R.A.

Parking System of Dhaka Metropolitan Area: A Case Study of Motijheel Commercial Area

Dec 2004

Captain, Azam M.S.

A Study on Accident Characteristics of Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB) Approach Roads

Dec 2004

Captain, Jamal Y.

Performance Evaluation of Junction Improvement Works In Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Dec 2004

Captain, Hasan M.R.

Study of Road Accidents on Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB) and its Approach Roads

Dec 2005

Captain, Hussain M.S.

Performance Evaluation of Khilgaon and Mohakhali Flyovers

Dec 2005

Captain, Chowdhury H.K.

Prospect of Electric Train in Railway System of Bangladesh

Dec 2005

 

 

Joint/Collaborative Research Projects

 

A.  Abroad:

 

With:                      Department of Resources Engineering, University of Karlsruhe (TH), Karlsruhe, GERMANY, 2004.

Project:                  Calibration of VISSIM Model in Bangladesh Road Traffic Conditions.

Involvement:       Third Supervisor.

 

 

With:                      Dr. Mustaque Hossain, Associate Prof, Department of Civil Engineering, Kansas State University (KSU), USA, 2003

Project:                  Study on the Prospect of Using Polymers in Road Construction of Bangladesh.

Involvement:       Supervisor.

 

 

With:                      Dr. Md. Masud Karim, Consulting Engineer, Dainichi Consulting Inc., JAPAN  and Dr. Mahbubul Islam, Research Fellow, Office of Air Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency, USA, 2000.

Project:                  Air Quality Management in Bangladesh.

Involvement:       Acted as a local coordinator and actively involved in site selection and data collection.

 

 

With:                      Dr. Sarosh Islam Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering & Transportation Research Center, University of Colorado, Denver, USA, 1999 -2001.

Project:                  Development of Imaged Based Data Analysis Facilities at Traffic Engineering Laboratory.

Involvement:       Laboratory In-charge

 

 

With:                      Dr. Josef Fazio, Associate Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA, 1997.

Project:                  Study on the Behavior of Non-motorized Vehicle (NMV) Drivers, under full bright scholarship program.

Involvement:       Acted as a local coordinator and actively involved in study design and data collection.

 


With:                      Dr. Md. Masud Karim, Consulting Engineer, Dainichi Consulting Inc., JAPAN, Prof. H. Matsui, Dept. of Civil Engg., Nagoya Institute of Tech (NIT), JAPAN and Takashi Ohno, Nagoya City Environmental Science Research Institute, JAPAN, 1997.

Project:                  Study on Traffic Induced Air Pollution in Dhaka Metropolitan Area.

Involvement:       Acted as a local coordinator and actively involved in site selection and data collection.

 

 

 B.  Home:

  

With:                      Dr. Maksud Helali, Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering, BUET, 2006.

Project:                  Fabrication of Mechanically and Thermostatically Controlled Multi-Shearing Blending Machine for Mixing of Polymer Materials with Asphalt.

Involvement:       Setting Machine Specifications.

 

 

With:                      Mr. Syed Rakib Uddin, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bangladesh, 2003.

Project:                  Study on Bus-Truck Drivers’ Behavior.

Involvement:       Study design and data analysis.

 

 

With:                      Accident Research Center (ARC), Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, 2000.

Project:                  Investigation of Heavy Vehicles Drivers’ Behavior.

Involvement:       Principal Investigator

 
 

With:                      Dr. S.M. Lutful Kabir, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), BUET, Dhaka, 1997.

Project:                  Designing and Fabrication of Low Cost Multi-Plan Traffic Signal Controller.

Involvement:       Traffic signal & controller fabrication; Setting software specifications.

 

 

Outcome of Joint / Collaborative Research Works

 

A.  Papers:

 

1.       Hoque, M.M., Khondaker, B. and Hoque, M.S., Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Program in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the second International Conference on Driver (DB&T), Edinburgh, UK, 15-17 November 2005.

 

2.       Khondaker, B., Hoque, M.S. and Hoque, M.M., Behavioral Habits and Attitudes of Heavy Vehicle Drivers Towards Road Safety, Proceedings in the Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference (CMRSC) XV, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada June 5-8, 2005.

 

3.       Uddin S.R. and Hoque M.S., Study of Heavy Vehicles’ Driver Behavior in Road Accidents of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the 26th Australian Transport Research Forum (ATRF), New Zealand, 2003.

 

4.       Uddin S.R. and Hoque M.S., Highway Safety in Bangladesh: Bus Drivers’ Perspective, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies (HKSTS), Hong Kong, 2003.

 

5.       Uddin S.R., Hoque M.M. and Hoque M.S., Drivers of Heavy Vehicles’ in Road Safety of Bangladesh, Proceedings of the 9th International Student Seminar on Transport Research (ISSOT), Bangkok, Thailand, 2003.

 

6.       Rahman, M.H., Islam, W., Rahman M.A., Rahul, Y., Kabir, S.M.L. and Hoque, M.S., Design & Development of a Computer-based Multi-plan Traffic Light Control System, Proceedings of the International Conference on Electrical & Computer Engineering, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE), Bangladesh Chapter, Dhaka, 5-6 January 2001.

 

7.       Karim, M.M., Islam, M. and Hoque, M.S., Current Status, Comprehensive Management Tool, and State-of-Art Solutions for Air Quality in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the International Conference on Bangladesh Environment, Organized by BAPA, POROSH, Bangladesh Environmental Network (BEN), BUET, Coalition of Environmental NGOs (CEN), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14-15 January 2000.

 

8.       Karim, M.M., Matsui, H., Ohno, T. and Hoque, M.S.,  Current State of Traffic Pollution in Bangladesh and Metropolitan Dhaka, Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of Air & Waste Management Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 8-13 June 1997.

 

 

B.  Thesis:

 

1.       Hossain M.J., Calibration of the Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulation Model VISSIM for Urban Traffic Conditions in Dhaka City, M.Sc. Engineering Thesis, Department of Resources Engineering, University of Karlsruhe (TH), Karlsruhe, Germany, August 2004.

 

2.       Islam, M. S, A Study on the Prospects of using Polymers in Bituminous Binder and Mixes, M. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, May 2003.

 

3.       Alam, M.S., Performance Evaluation of Selected Signalized Intersections in Dhaka City, M. Engineering Thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, November 1997.

 

 

C:  Exhibitions:

 

Digital Multi-plan Traffic Signal Controller System is displayed on the occasion of :

·         Electrical and Computer Day, BUET Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 15-17, 2000.

·         International Conference on Electrical & Computer Engineering, IEEE Bangladesh Chapter, Sheraton Hotel Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 5-6, 2001.

 

  

Professional Works at National and International Levels:

 

·         Member, International Scientific Committee (ISC) of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), 2008 - todate.

·         Paper reviewer, Intelligent Transportation Systems Society Conference Management System (ITSC2008), Organized by IEEE, Beijing, China, Oct. 12-15, 2008.

·         Pavement Design Specialist, Nominated by Vice Chancellor to provide expert services to RHD Engineers for the Rehabilitation of Nolka-Hatikamrul-Bonpara Highway, October 2007.

·         Advised Communication Adviser Maj. Gen. (Retd.) M.A. Matin on the Elevated Mass Transit System (EMRTS) or Monorail project for Dhaka Metropolitan City on BOT Basis, Offer given by Transco Inc. Hawaii, USA, 7th October 2007.

·         Advised Communication Adviser Maj. Gen. (Retd.) M.A. Matin on the Elevated Expressway (Sky Train) Mass Transit System for Dhaka City proposed by SIEMENS Ltd., 7th October 2007.

·         Advised Communication Adviser Maj. Gen. (Retd.) M.A. Matin on the Subway Mass Transit System for Dhaka City proposed by CONTECH Ltd., Sponsored by JBIC, 26th September 2007.

·         Advised LGRD Adviser Md. Anwarul Iqbal on the proposed At-grade full access controlled road around the old airport runway, 15th September 2007.

·         Acted as Technical Expert on behalf of the Chief Adviser, Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed at the joint presentation, on the proposed At-grade road around the old Airport Runway, by Air Chief Air Marshall S.M. Ziaur Rahman and LGRD Adviser Md. Anwarul Iqbal, Army Chief General Moeen-U-Ahmed and Communication Adviser Maj. Gen. (Retd.) M.A. Matin were also participated in the meeting, 16th September 2007.

·         Member, Investigation Team formed by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat to investigate the Actual Shifting Cost for Relocation/Removal of the Utilities along Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover Project, January 2006.

·         Advisory services on Safety issues of installing Traffic Signal Poles, Signal Synchronization under Dhaka Urban Transport Project (DUTP) to Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), 2004 - 2005.

·         Advisory services to the Secretary, Ministry of Communication about Standardizing Vehicles License Plate, Improving Security of Driving License, Wind Screen Sticker, Laminate Blue Book etc. Sep 2004.

·         Advisory services on Evaluation of EOI (Expression of Interest) and RFP (Request for proposal) for Development of Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake and Bridge Construction Consultancy Projects on behalf of Capital Development Authority (RAJUK), Oct 2004.

·         Member, Committee of Courses for Civil Engineering (CE), Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Sep 2004 - to date.  

·         Advisory services to Greater Dhaka Transport Planning & Co-ordination Board (GDTPCB) on Vertical Clearance of Grade-separated Transport Facilities (Fly-over, Foot-over Bridge etc), Nov 2003 - Jan 2004.

·         Advisory services to Greater Dhaka Transport Planning & Co-ordination Board (GDTPCB) on Roadway Improvement by Introducing Median, Channelization, Flaring, Sign/Marking etc. under Dhaka Urban Transport Project (DUTP), Nov 2002 - Jan 2004.

·         Policy formulation, training etc. for Greater Dhaka Transport Planning & Co-ordination Board (GDTPCB), under Dhaka Urban Transport Project (DUTP), 2002.

·         Paper setter and Examiner of Written Test for Recruitment of Engineers for Ministry of Communication, Ministry of Public Works and Ministry of Environmental, Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Commission, 2003, 2004, 2006.

·         Acted as Advisor, Technical Committee, Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Ministry of Communication, 2003 - 2005.

·         Acted as Designer of Roadway Junction Improvement Measures at Dharala Bridge Approach Road, Implemented by RHD, Aug 2003.

·         Advisory services to Dhaka Cantonment Authority on Improvement of Shaheed Anwar Signalized Junction, Dhaka Cantonment Authority, June 2003. 

·         Acted as Arbitrator on behalf of Greater Dhaka Transport Planning & Co-ordination Board (GDTPCB), Jatrabari Flyover and Bus Terminal Upgradation Project, Involved parties were Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) and Design, Supervision & Monitoring Consultants (DSM) of Dhaka Urban Transport Project (DUTP), July 2001.

 

 

Participation in National Commissions, Committees, etc. Commissioned by the Government of Bangladesh and Govt. Institution / Organizations:

 

National Committees 

 

o    Member, Traffic Management Committee (TMC), Ministry of Communication, 2-Dec-08.

o    Member, Sub-committee, Detailing of Traffic Management Issues for immediate implementation, 11 Oct, 2008.

o    Member, Establishment of Speed Limit Regulation for National and Regional Highways, Roads and Highways Department, Ministry of Communication, June 2006.

o    Member, Panel of Expert, Modification of Security Sticker for Vehicles, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), GOB, November 2002. 

o    Convener, Degree Equivalence Sub-Committee, The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), September 2002.

o    Member (Nominated by VC for 3 years period), Method of Test for Materials and Measurement of Civil Engineering Works, Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute (BSTI), GOB, January 2002.

o    Member, Task Force on Traffic Congestion Problems in Dhaka City, Organized by The Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), 1997.

o    Adviser, Parliamentary Member (MP) of National Assembly, Under Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy Project initiated by United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), UNDP, as a Transportation Expert, December 2000 - 2001.

o    Member, Working Group of Urban Planning Sub-Sector, for preparing the Fifth-Five-Year Planning of Bangladesh, Infrastructure Planning, Water Supply & Housing Wing, Planning Commission, Government of Bangladesh, January 1997.

 

 

Special Presentations

 

o    Gave a Power Point Presentation to the State Minister, LGRD, Advocate Abdul Mannan on the Evaluation of the Public Proposal to Modify the Layout and Configuration of the Railway Overpass between Bijoy Sharani and Shaheed Tajuddin Sharani, , 04.03.09.

o    Participated in the Power Point Presentation Prepared for Honorable Prime Minster, Sheik Hasina on the Hatirjheel Development & Peripheral Roadway and Walkway Project, 26.02.09

o    Presented Several Road Infrastructures projects on the Inaugural occasion of Airport Road and Rokeya Sharani Link Road given to Chief Adviser, Concerned Advisers, Three Chiefs of armed forces, Secretaries and other dignitaries, 5 Jun 2008.

o    Speaker, Press Conference on Airport Road and Rokeya Sharani Link Road, Chaired by Adviser, Md. Anwarul Iqbal of LGRD Ministry, 24 May 2008.

o    45 minutes Presentation on the Jatrabari Flyover Project given to Full Cabinet (Comprising 11 Advisers, including the Chief Adviser), concerned Secretaries and Cabinet Secretary were also attended the presentation, 19th September 2007.

o    Two hours Presentation on the Jatrabari Flyover Project given to Former Adviser, Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, VC BRAC University, 13th September 2007.

o    Two hours Presentation on the Jatrabari Flyover Project given to Inter-Ministerial Meeting, Chaired by Adviser, Md. Anwarul Iqbal of LGRD Ministry, 3rd, September 2007.

o    Two hours Presentation on the Jatrabari Flyover Project given to Adviser, Md. Anwarul Iqbal of LGRD Ministry, 2th September 2007.

o    Three hours Presentation given to Chief Engineer Col. Md. Ashfaq of Dhaka City Corporation (DDC) on the Jatrabari Flyover Project, 18th August 2007.

o    Two hours Presentation given to Honorable Mayor Sadek Hossain Khoka of Dhaka City, 12th March 2007.

 

 

Hall Administration:

 

o    Member, Board of Trusty, Girl’s Hall of Residence Trust Fund, BUET, April 2005 - 2008.

o    Assistant Provost, Sher-e-Bangla Hall, BUET, Sep 1995 to Oct 1999.           

           

 

Chairman or Member of Committees formed by Department, University Authority, Syndicate, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Committee for Advance Studies & Research, Boards of Studies, etc.

 

o    In-Charge, Survey and GIS Laboratory, August 2007-todate.

o    Member, Departmental BRTC Management Committee, 2007- todate.

o    Joint Secretary, BUET Teachers' Housing Cooperative Society, July 2007 - todate.

o    Member, Governing Body, Engineering University Higher Secondary School and College, 2002 - to date.

o    Member, Purchase Committee for Procurement of Glass, Towels etc. for BUET Teachers, Officers and Staffs, Nov 2004 - to date.

o    Member Moderation Committee, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, May 2002 - to date.

o    In-charge, Safety and Security of Civil Engineering Building, BUET, Sep 2004 - to date.

o    Judge, Computer and Science Project, Science and Cultural Week 2003. 

o    Member, Tender Evaluation Committee to recruit security personnel for BUET, Jan 2005, Mar 2006.

o    Member, Committee for Evaluation and Updating Existing Safety and Security Practices of Different Important Establishments and Laboratories of BUET, Sep 2004. 

o    Member, Exam Committee and Undergrad Thesis Oral Board, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, May 2002 - to date.

o    Paper Setter/Script Examiner of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Examination, 2002 - to date.

o    Expert Member, Oral Exam Board for recruitment of Engineers for Ministry of Communication, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Environmental, Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Commission, 22nd BCS Examination, March 2003, 2004.

o    Paper Setter/External Examiner of Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE) Examination, Organized by the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), 1986 - 1990, 1995 - to date.

 

  

Involved in Organizing Seminars/Training Programs/Study Tours

 

A.  Organized -  Seminar/Conferences/Workshops/Training Courses 

o    Convener, Proceedings, Publication and Media Sub-Committee, International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 22-24, 2006.

o    Member, Scientific Committee, International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 22-24, 2006.

o    Member, Organizing Committee, International Conference on Road Safety in Developing Countries, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 22-24, 2006.

o    Three weeks Training course on Traffic Engineering, Road Safety and Public Transport, Moduel-1 for the local professionals of different organization (DTCB, DCC, DMP, RAJUK, LGED, RHD, BRTA), Transport Division, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, 3-8, 10-15 and 17-22 April 2004.

o    Three weeks Training course on Traffic Engineering, Road Safety and Public Transport, Moduel-2 for the local professionals of different organization (DTCB, DCC, DMP, RAJUK, LGED, RHD, BRTA), Transport Division, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, 16-21 & 23-28 July and 30 July - 04 August 2005.

o    Member, Organizing Committee, National Workshop on Road Safety Management in Bangladesh, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 16-17 2003.

o    Coordinator, Registration Committee, National Workshop on Road Safety Management in Bangladesh, Organized by Accident Research Centre, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 16-17 2003.

o    Member, Proceeding, Publication and Publicity Sub-Committee, Setting Child Safety Priority within a Safe Community Framework, 9th International Conference on Safe Communities, February 26-28, 2000, Dhaka.

o    Member, Hardware Support Group of M/SEAP-10 - a Microcomputer Workshop for Structural Engineering Application and Practice, Organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka in Association with Asian Center for Engineering Computations Software School of Civil Engineering (ACECOMS), Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand and Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Chittagong, December 15-18, 1996.

o    Member, Organizing Committee of HOUSING & HAZARD - An international Workshop for Practitioners Implementing Hazard-Resistant Housing, Organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) Dhaka, in Association with The Earth Resources Center, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, December 3-5, 1996.

o    Member, Organizing Committee of The Second HOUSING and HAZARD International Seminar on Affordable Village Building Technologies: From Research to Realization, Organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) Dhaka, in Association with The Earth Resources Center, University of Exeter, United Kingdom,  6-8 February, 1999.

o    Member, Organizing Committee of The Third HOUSING and HAZARD  International Conference on Village Infrastructure to Cope with the Environment, Organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) Dhaka, in Association with The Earth Resources Center, University of Exeter, United Kingdom,  24-26 November, 2000.

 

B.  Organized  Field Survey / Field Trip / ‘Special Day’

o    Deputy Chief Supervisor, Practical Survey Course: CE 104, for the students of L3/T1 & L2/T1, February & March 2009.

o    Deputy Chief Supervisor, Practical Survey Course: for the students of CE 104, L3/T2 & L2/T1, December 2007 & January 2008.

o    Coordinator, Practical Survey Course: CE 104, for the students of L2/T2, March 2002.

o    Coordinator, Practical Survey Course: CE 104, for the students of L2/T1, January 2001.

o    Team Leader, Transport Division, Civil Day 2000, Arranged by Civil Engineering Students' Association (CESA), 17 August 2000.

o    Member, Display Committee, of "Safety Day" program, August 20 1998.

o    Member, Organizing Committee of Study Tour to Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB) Project for Final Year Student, January 1996.

 

 

Participated :

 

A.  Training Program

o    Participated in a 3-day Training Course on Road Safety Audit, organized by Accident Research Center (ARC), conducted by Mr. Philip Jordan, Principal Consultant Road Safety International Melbourne, Australia, 16-18 March, 2005, BUET, Dhaka.

o    Participated in a 2-weeks Training Course on Traffic Engineering, Management and Road Safety Conducted by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), followed by field trips to Malaysia and Singapore, Organized by Dhaka Urban Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Supported by World Bank (WB), 31 May - 11 Jun 2004.

o    Road Safety Training on Understanding Road Accident Problems and Their Remedies, Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, April 26-28, 2003.

o    Attended two weeks training program on ViSP (Visual Settlement Planning), organized by Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Project Authority, in association with SOIL and Water Ltd., FINLAND, Funded by UNDP, January 12-25, 1997.

 

B.  Seminar/Conference/Workshop/Cultural Program

o    Chairman, Cultural, Science and Technology Program, Part-4, Engineering University Higher Secondary School (EUHSS), BUET, 29-01-09.

o    Invited speaker, Civil Day 2008, arranged by Civil Engineering Students' Association (CESA), 3 April 2008.

o    A presentation on Sustainable Transport, Environment and Mobility, Organized by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), 18 September 2004.

o    A day-long Seminar on Road Accidents & Emergency Measures, Organized by Franco-Bangladesh Association of Scholars and Trainees (FBAST) 2 September 2004.

o    A day-long Strategic Transport Planning Project (STPP) Seminar on Road Safety, Organized by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), 15 July 2004.

o    A day-long Strategic Transport Planning Project (STPP) Workshop on Mass Transit, Organized by Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), 16 June 2004.

o    2nd Asian Regional Conference on Safety Communities, 1st Conference on Injury Prevention, Organized by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Institute of Child and Mother Health (ICMH), UNICEF, BUET, TASC, 15-17 Feb 2004.

o    International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Organized by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc (IEEE), Bangladesh Section and BUET, January 5-6, 2001, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

o    International Conference on Bangladesh Environment, Organized by BAPA, POROSH, Bangladesh Environmental Network (BEN), BUET, Coalition of Environmental NGOs (CEN), 14-15, January 2000, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

o    National Workshop on Road Safety Management in Bangladesh, Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, April 16-17, 2003.

o    International Workshop on Geosynthetics Technology in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Organized by Engineering Staff College, Bangladesh & Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology, Dhaka, 1-2 June 2003.

o    Seminar on 9th International Conference on Safe Communities organized by Institute of Child and Mother Health (ICMH, SIDA, WHO, Harolinska Institute of Sweden and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 25-28 Feb 2000.

o    Seminar on Safer Road organized by The Center for Rehabilitation of the Paralysis (CRP), Dec 2003.

o    Invited Speaker, Technical Session titled Housing Industry and Engineering Industries, Organized by Sheltech, 15.04.2002.

 

 

C.  Roundtable Discussion

o    Discussant, Roundtable conference on Making Dhaka Livable: Focusing on Transport Problem, Organized by BUET Alumni Association and The Daily Star, 11 Oct, 2008.

o    Invited Member, The Daily Star Round Table Discussion Meeting on Transport Problem of Dhaka City, Jointly Organized by the Department of URP, July 2000. 

o    Invited Member, Round Table Discussion on the Issues and Opportunities for Improved Hydraulic Design Practices for Bridge and Related Infrastructures, Jointly Organized by Surface Water Modeling Center (SWMC) and BUET, 26 August 1999.

 

 

D.   Resource Person 

o    Discussant, 10th Summer Institute on Regional Development and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),  Hosted by, Bangladesh Regional Science Association (BRSA), Supported by United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization (PRSCO), 15-16 May 2008, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka.

o    Principal Resource Person, A day long Workshop on Kuril Flyover Project, organized by RAJUK, at BIAM Auditorium, 25th February 2008.

o    Resource Person, Driver Training, Organized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, in auspices of First United Nation’s Global Road Safety Week, 24th April, 2007.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-10 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, at Mymensing, 22 May 2008.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-9 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at  Cox Bazar, April 2006.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-8 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at  Dinajpur, December 2005.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-7 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at  Rangpur, August 2005.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-6 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at  Barishal, June 2005.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-5 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at  Khulna, April 2005.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-4 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at  Sylhet, March 3, 2004.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-3 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at Chittagong, January 13, 2004.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-2 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at Rajshahi, December 2, 2004.

o    ARC Heavy Vehicle Drivers Training Programme on Road Safety and Good Driving Practices, Module-1 Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, at Dhaka, September 15, 2004.

o    National Workshop on Road Safety Management in Bangladesh, Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, April 16-17, 2003.

o    Road Safety Training on Understanding Road Accident Problems and Their Remedies, Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, August 26-28, 2003.

o    Road Safety Training on Understanding Road Accident Problems and Their Remedies, Organized by Accident Research Center, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, October 21-23, 2003.

o    Resource Person, Training Course for Engineering Professionals of Different Governmental Organizations, Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Ministry of Communication, December 2003.

o    Resource Persons, Training Program for the Enumerators of Jamuna Bridge Traffic Count Survey, JMB Authority, Ministry of Communication, September - October 1998.

 

 

E.  Media Participation

o    Gave an telephone interview to The Daily Prothom Alo on the Railway Overpass project between Bijoy Sharani and Shaheed Tajuddin Sharani, 09.03.09

o    Feature Making Road Safer published based on interview taken by Mr. Ahmede Hussain, Correspondent The Star Weekend Magazine, June 3, 2005.

o    The Daily news Prothom Alo, Dhakai bus-minibus doorghatana o mrittoo berei chaleche, Feature is published based on the interview taken by Mr. Gulam Kibria and Mr. Anis Rahman, Chief Correspondent of City Transport Page, in connection with the road accident incident occurred at Shahabag intersection and one Dhaka University female student ran over by Minibus, published on 31.05.05

o    Interview broadcasted by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Bangla service in connection with the road accident incident occurred at the Shahabag intersection; where one female student of Dhaka University was ran over by a Minibus, Broadcasted on 29.05.05 at 7:30pm and 10:30am local time. (Interview taken by BBC correspondent Mr. Waliur Rahman)

o    Participated in a TV documentary program initiated by the Work For Better Bangladesh (WFBB) NGO to make a Road Safety Educational Documentary based on Interview of Safety Experts, 4 May 2004, Interview was taken by Md. Ashraful Alam Ratan.

o    News report Overpasses for Vehicles at Level Crossings Planned is published in The Daily Star News Paper, based on interview taken by Ms. Sultana Rahman, 11 April 2004.

o    Interview published in the Weekly Magazine 2000 Years as cover story, Controlling and Reducing Traffic Jam, Issue Yr. 1 No.3, 29 May 1998.

Participated in a TV Discussion Program, 20th Century Achievement in Science and Technology, Broadcasted on 17 August 1999 at 6:20 PM. in Bangladesh Television (BTV).

 

 

Related Professional Experiences

 

As a member of the Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation (BRTC) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), engaged in carrying out different routine and unconventional laboratory tests for various aggregates, soils, concrete, steel, bricks, bitumen etc. since 1984. Involved in undertaking quality control (QC) in-situ testing for various civil engineering projects. Also offering consultancy and advisory services to many governmental and private organizations through BRTC since 1987. A brief summary of involvement in some of the important projects are as follows:

  

 

 Bridge Investigation                                                  Discussion with experts

 

Road Related Consultancy Projects

1.          Consultant, Evaluation of the Public Proposal to Modify the Layout and Configuration of the Railway Overpass between Bijoy Sharani and Shaheed Tajuddin Sharani, Rajdhani Unnyan Karkripakhya (RAJUK), Feb 2009.

2.          Consultant, Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) of Airport Road-Rokeya Sharani Link Road Construction Project, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), May 2008.

3.          Senior Transportation Planning Specialist, Hatirjheel Development & Peripheral Roadway and Walkway Project, RAJUK, October 2007.

4.          Transport Expert, Widening (4-laning) of Dhaka-Chittagong Highway Ministry of Communication, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), June 2007.

5.          Consultant, Least Cost Option for Progati Sarani-Debogram Link Road Project, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Initiated by Planning Commission, March 2006.

6.          Transport Expert, Gas Pipelines, Factor of Safety for Jamuna Bridge Access Road Project, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Ministry of Communication, March 2002.

7.          Traffic Engineer, Redesign of Sonargoan and Star Gate Roundabouts, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), March, 2001.

8.          Highway Engineer, Cox's Bazar-Teknaf Marine Drive Road Project, 17 ECB (Engineering Core of Bangladesh), Bangladesh Army, Dhaka Cantonment, January 2000.

9.          Team Leader, Inventory and Physical Survey for the Development of 100 Lanes and By-lanes of Dhaka City, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), April 1998.

10.       Consultant, Investigation of Low Cost Mix Design for the Construction of Roads in Northern Region, under Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Program (RRMP 2) Project, Ministry of Communication, funded by Netherlands Government, June 1996.

11.       Expert, Investigation of Meghna Bridge Approach Road, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Ministry of Communication, January 1989.

12.       Consultant, Investigation of Tarash Upzilla (Pabna) Flood Protection and Road Embankment Project, Grameen Bank Rural Project, September 1987.

  

Bridge related Consultancy Projects

13.       Consultant, Consultancy Services for Ex-Post Evaluation Survey on Paksey Bridge Construction Project in Bangladesh, Initiated by Global Group 21 Japan, Incorporated (GG21) and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), July 2007.

14.       Transportation Engineer, Consultancy Services for the Study and Detail Design of Paisar Hat Bridge on the River Paisa (250 m), Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Ministry of Communication, January 2000.

15.       Highway and Material Specialist, Consultancy Services for Site Investigation, Selection of Bridge Location, Checking of Tentative Design/Redesign of Debogram Bridge over Shitalakhya River (416 m), Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Ministry of Communication, May 1999.

16.       Expert, Inspection of Weigh-Bridge Sub-system, Installed for enforcing over-weight trucks at Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB), On behalf of JMB Authority, Ministry of Communication, February 1999.

17.       Consultant, Pavement Mix Design for Approach Road of Second Buriganga Bridge Construction Project, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Ministry of Communication, December 1997.

18.       Expert, Feasibility Study Group, Modification of Hardinge Railway Bridge to Provide One-lane for Roadway Vehicles, Bangladesh Railway, June 1997.

19.       Expert, Evaluation of Rock Samples, Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB) Construction Project, May 1995.

20.       Quality Assurance Expert, Inspection and Calibration of Different Loading Devices Engaged for Construction of Shambhugang Bridge Project, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Ministry of Communication, June 1989.

 

Aerial and Land Survey Related Projects

21.       Survey Specialist, Topographical Survey of Sanitary Landfill at Aminbazar Project, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), April 2009.

22.       Consultant, Aerial Photogrammetic Survey at Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Site, in association with SOIL and Water Ltd., FINLAND, Funded by UNDP, World Bank IFAP Compensation Package, November 1996.  (Twice surveyed 22 km x 12 km area - up and down stream of JMB site by using MI-17 & Bell-21 Helicopters and processed captured data with the help of TNTmips & GIS software).

23.       Consultant, Supervision of Planimetric and Topographic Survey Work at Kaliakoir, Gazipur Site, Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd., January 1995.

 

Traffic Study and Survey Related Consultancy Projects

24.       Consultant and Data Specialist, Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Traffic Count Survey, Conducted for Independent Toll Auditing Purposes, JMB Authority, Ministry of Communication, September 1998 - 2003.

25.       Consultant, Traffic Survey by using Video Camera in connection with, Redesign of Sonargoan and Star Gate Roundabouts Project, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), March, 2001.

26.       Consultant, Dhaka City Traffic Survey, Initiated by Pacific Consultant International (PCI) of Japan, April 2000.

 

 

Airport Related Consultancy Projects

27.       Pavement Designer, Asphalt Overlay Work of Runway at ZIA International Airport, Kurmitola, Dhaka, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), December 2007.

28.       Pavement Engineer, Reconstruction of Apron Area at ZIA International Airport, Dhaka, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), June 2003.

29.       Consultant, Improvement of Sub-Soil and Design and Specification of Airfield Pavement for the Khan Jahan Ali Airport at Bagerhat, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), Jan 2003.

30.       Consultant, Evaluation of International Tenders for Runway Strengthening of Chittagong Airport with Bituminous Overlay, for Operation of Wide Bodied Aircraft (1st Phase), Chittagong Airport Runway Overlay Project, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), November 1995.

31.       Consultant, Prequalification of Contractors for Development of Chittagong Airport, for Operation of Wide Bodied Aircraft (1st Phase), Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), June 1995.

 

 

Flyover / Tunnel / Interchange Related Consultancy Projects

32.       Interchange Expert, Consultancy Service for Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering related to proposed Multi-directional Flyover at Kuril Intersection, for Development Design Consultants Ltd (DDC), RAJUK, May, 2007.

33.       Traffic Engineering Expert, Technical Assistant, Training and Checking Detail Engineering Design for Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover Project, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), February 2006.

34.       Consultant, Investigation Team formed by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat to investigate the Actual Shifting Cost for Relocation/Removal of the Utilities along Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover Project, January 2006.

35.       Negotiator, Construction of Tunnel, under the Existing Runway Strip at Tejgaon Airport, Linking Jahangir gate and Agargaon Intersections, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), March 2005.

36.       Senior Transport Engineer, Finalization of Alignment, Detail survey and Preparation of Land Acquisition Map, Detailed Geotecnical Investigation Including Suggestion of Design Parameters for Phanthapath-Progati Sharani/Gulsion Link Elevated Roadway Project, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), January 2005.

37.       Planner, 2-level Directional Interchange at Kuril, related to Construction of Dhaka-Prubachal (Satellite Town) 300 ft wide Link Road, initiated by RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), November 2004.

38.       Planner, Diamond Interchange at Bogra Bypass Road, related to Construction of Bogra Shaheed Ziur Rahman Medical College and 500-Bed Hospital, Public Works Department (PWD), August 2004.

39.       Planner, Bangla-Motor - Rampura Hatirjheel Flyover, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), May 2004.

 

 

Inland Container Depot (ICD) Related Consultancy Projects

40.       Consultant, Construction of back-up facilities for the 400m stretch of Jetty at the down-stream side of the newly constructed 1000m Jetty of New-Mooring Container Terminal, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), Ministry of Shipping, July, 2007.

41.       Senior Port Design Engineer, Construction of Inland Container River Terminal (ICT) at Pangaon, Bangladesh Inland Water Development Authority (BIWTA), January 2006.

42.       Consultants, Structural Design, Specification of Works and Tender Documents for Construction of Container Yard at Port Park Area, Port Authority (CPA), Ministry of Shipping, GOB, September 2003.

43.       Consultants, Structural Design, Specification of Works and Tender Documents for Construction of Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) Tracks at the Chittagong Container Terminal (CCT), Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), Ministry of Shipping, GOB, July 2001.

44.       Consultant, Preparation of Job Specification and Tender Evaluation Committee for Construction of Inland Container Depot at X-Y Shed, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), July 1997.

45.       Consultant, Planning and Design of Inland Container Depot (120,000 m2) at X-Y Shed, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), June 1996.

 

 

Land-use & Transport Facilities Development Related Consultancy Projects

46.       External Member, Evaluation of EOI and RFP for preparation of Detail Development Plan and Design of Lake Development and Construction of Six Bridges on Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), October 2004.

47.       Senior Transport Engineer, Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Commercial Development of Lowlands Adjacent to Sonargaon Hotel & Preparation of Preliminary Development Plan for the Low Lying Areas Between Tongi Diversion Road and Pragati Shawarani (Rampura Bridge), RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), May 2004.

48.       Senior Traffic Engineer, Development of Uttara Residential (3rd Phase) Model Town Project, Total 2050 acres project area, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), December 2003.

 

 

Parking Lot Development Related Consultancy Projects

49.       Negotiator, Planning and Designing Parking Lot on Waste-Filled Area at Fatullah, Dhaka, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), February 1997.

50.       Traffic Engineer, Design, Specification of 37-storied Multistoried Commercial Complex Building cum Car Parking at Motijheel Commercial Area (City Center), Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), August 2004.

 

 

Strategic Transport Planning Related Consultancy Projects

51.       Modeling Expert, Consulting Services as the Local Counterpart of the Consultant for the Development of Strategic Transport Planning (STP) for Dhaka Metropolitan Area (DMA), under Dhaka Urban Transport (DUTP phase-III) Project, Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), April 2004.

52.       Consultant, Evaluation of International Tenders for Consulting Services for Strategic Transport Planning (STP), Technical Assistant and Training and Detailed Engineering Design for Jatrabari Flyover under Dhaka Urban Transport Project, Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), December 2002.

 

 

Landfill Development Related Consultancy Projects

53.       Transportation Engineering Expert, Design of Sanitary Landfill at Matual, Dhaka, Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), May 2006.

 

 

Waterway Related Consultancy Projects

54.       Transportation Engineering Expert, Eastern Circular Waterway, Bangladesh Inland Water Development Authority (BIWTA), September 2006.

 

 

Traffic Surveillance Related Consultancy Projects

55.       Expert, Technical Committee, Automation of Traffic Monitoring System and Evaluation of Technical Specification of CCTV System  (comprising Auto Incident Detection Sub-system, Toll Audit Sub-system, Weigh Bridge Sub-system) for Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB), On behalf of JMB Authority, Ministry of Communication,  May 1998.

 

Institutional Capacity Building Program Related Consultancy Projects

56.       Resource Person, Training Course for Engineering Professionals of Different Governmental Organizations, Dhaka Transport Co-ordination Board (DTCB), Ministry of Communication, December 2003.

57.       Coordinator, Training on Laboratory Tests for RHD Field Engineers, Initiated by Institutional Development Component (IDC) under Second Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (RRMP), Ministry of Communications, Roads and Highways Department, Febuary 1998.

58.       Resource Persons, Training Program for the Enumerators of Jamuna Bridge Traffic Count Survey, JMB Authority, Ministry of Communication, September - October 1998.

 

 

Miscellaneous Consultancy Projects

59.       Expert, Review of Bid Documents, Evaluation of Technical and Financial Offers, Finalizing of O&M Contract Agreement, On behalf of Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority (JMBA), Ministry of Communication, September 2003.

60.       Consultant, Soil Exploratory Pile Load Test, Novo-theater (Planetarium) Project, Public Works Department (PWD), June 2001.

61.       Consultant, Bangladesh Medical and Dental College Admission Test Result Processing by using Optical Mark Reader (OMR), Directorate of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Planning, 1997 - 2000.

62.       Consultant, Advisory Services for Tender Document Preparation/Checking, Construction of 25 Storied Head Quarter Building, Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd., July 1999.

63.       Expert, Inspection, Calibration and Quality Assurance (QA) of RHD Laboratory Equipment Supplied by U.K. Government under ODA Program, Initiated by the Institutional Development Component (IDC), Ministry of Communications, Roads and Highways Department (RHD), 1996.

  

Preparation of Technical & Financial Proposal for Consultancy Projects

64.       Expert, Scrutiny Committee for examining pre-qualification document prepared for appointing private operator as SOT basis for Operation and Management of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), Ministry of Shipping, 19th April, 2007.

65.       Principal Negotiator, Consultancy Service for Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering related to proposed Flyover at Kuril Intersection, with Development Design Consultants Ltd (DDC), April, 2007.

66.       Negotiator, Consultancy Service for Planning, Design, Preparation of Specification, BoQ, PQ Tender Document, Scrutiny and Full supervision of New-Mooring Container Terminal, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), Ministry of Shipping, May, 2007.

67.       Member, Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal for Consultancy Service of Hatirjheel Development & Peripheral Roadway and Walkway Project, RAJUK, April 2007.

68.       Consultant, Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal, Purbachal Satellite Town Project, Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakka (RAJUK), Rajuk Bhaban, Dhaka, February 2003.

69.       Consultant, Preparation of Project Proposals, Planning Transportation Facilities for the Development of Purbachal Satellite Town, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), April 2002.

70.       Consultant, Preparation of Project Proposals, Planning and Designing of Access Road for NIKUNJA-2 Residential Area, RAJUK (Dhaka City Development Authority), April 2001.

71.       Consultant, Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal, Post-Work Traffic Survey in Selected Roads of DUTP Project, Under Dhaka Urban Transport Project (DUTP) Phase-II, Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB), September 2001.

72.       Consultant, Preparation of Technical and Financial Proposal, Providing on call Advisory Services, Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB), 2001.

73.       Negotiator, Technical and Financial proposal, Preparation of Master Plan for Rajshahi Metropolitan City, Planning Commission, Government of Bangladesh, April 2001.

74.       Consultant, Preparation of Project Proposals, Accident Investigation and Road Safety Measures at Bangabandhu Bridge and its Approach Roads, Initiated by JOMAC, Toll Collector and Bridge Operator, March 2000.

75.       Consultant, Preparation of Project Proposal, JOMAC Safety Audit Compliance, under Health and Safety Plan of Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Maintenance and Operation (M&O), July 1999.

76.       Consultant, Preparation of Project Proposals and Contact Agreement, Estimation of Value of Travel Time (VOT) and Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC) for Bangladesh Road Traffic Conditions, Initiated by Institutional Development Component (IDC), Roads and Highways Department, Funded by World Bank, February 1996.

 

 

  

Social Engagement

 

o    Member, Executive Committee, Engineering University Teacher’s Association (TA), 2003 - 2004, 2004 - 2005.

o    Convener, Committee for Amendment of BUET Teacher’s Association (BUET-TA) Constitution, Jan-March 2004.

o    Member, Sub-committee-10 on Traffic Management at BUET Campus, formed by BUET Teachers’ Association, March 2003.

o    Member, Executive Committee, Engineering University Club (EUC), 2002 - 2003.

o    Founding Member, Bangladesh Safe Community Foundation (BSCF), August 2000 - to date.

o    Founding and Life Member, Baitul Arif Jame Mosque and Madrasa, Islam Nagar, Saver, Dhaka, 2003.

o    Member, Executive Committee, BUET Teachers' Housing Cooperative Society, 1998 - 2001, 2007 -  to date

o    Member, Environmental Watch Committee, BUET Teacher’s Residential Area (White Campus), May 1999 - to date.

o    Treasurer, Bangladeshi Student Society, University of Southampton UK, 1990 -95.

o    Member, BUET Greater Comilla Welfare Society, 1987 - to date.

o    Member, BUET Teacher’s Association, Aug 84 - to date.

o    Polling Officer, Election of Guardian Representative for Governing Body of Engineering University Higher Secondary School, April 2005.

o    Advisor, Land Development, Plot Sub-division and Road Network Planning for BUET Teachers' Housing Cooperative Society, Comprising 12 Acre land, 2005.

o    Member, Construction of 5-storied Annex Building for Engineering University Higher Secondary School, Nov 2003 - to date.

o    Convener, Co-curricula Activities Committee, Engineering University Higher Secondary School and College, May 2002 - to date.

o    Member, Academic, Finance, Development & Admission Test Committee, Engineering University Higher Secondary School and College, May 2002 - to date.

o    Member, Teacher-Staff Recruitment Committee, Engineering University Higher Secondary School and College, Mar 2006 - to date.

o    Member, Teacher-Staff Trust Fund Sub-Committee, Engineering University Higher Secondary School and College, Mar 2006 - to date. 

o    Member, Land Development and Boundary Wall and Ancillary Works Construction Committee, BUET Teachers' Housing Cooperative Society, 1995 - to date.

o    Member, Development and Planning Committee of Residential Housing Society, comprising an area of about 50,000 m2 for the Teachers Community of Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET),  April’ 95 - to date.

 

 

  

Computer Related Experiences

 

Positions Hold & Responsibilities

 

o    System Analyst (1988-90), Central Computer Centre, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology: Managed IBM 370/4331 Main Frame, AS 400 Server, Mac and IBM PCs. Advisory and consultancy services included helping under-grad./post grad./research students, assisting different organizations to develop their computing facilities, writing computer software packages for office/business automation of different organizations. Managed results of 10th & 11th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination for Public Service Commission (PSC). Handled electric billing system of Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB).

o    Assistant Consultant (1988-90), Computer Centre, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology: Involved in the development of departmental computing facilities and helped colleagues and research students.

o    System Analyst (1989-90), Computational Hydraulic Group of Surface Water Simulation Modeling Program, Ministry of Irrigation, Water Development and Flood Control, Bangladesh: Involved in the development of total computer system including planning, making specifications, procurement etc. for the project. Helped to install computer package System 11- a numerical river modeling software developed by the Danish Hydraulic Institute, Denmark to simulate the hydrodynamic and morphological behaviour of the complex river network of Bangladesh.

o    Advisor (1988), Grameen Bank Head Office:  Responsibilities included advisory service regarding data transfer from rural branch office to head office, training computer personnel etc.

o    Database administrator (1997 - 2001), Expert Service on Admission Test of Medical and Dental Colleges. Involved in processing and managing database consist of 26 thousand records generated by using OMR machine.

o    Member (1995 - 2003), Main Frame Computational Group, BUET Admission Test Result of Engineering Faculty and Urban & Regional Planning Department, Managed database consists of about 6 thousand candidates.

 

 

Training Course / Workshop

 

o   Tutor of several computer training courses offered by the Computer Centre, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology.

o   Acted as a resource person in computer training of the engineers under the Surface Water Simulation Modeling Program, Ministry of Irrigation, Water Development and Flood Control, Bangladesh.

o   Instructor of a four weeks intensive computer training program organized by Bangladesh Council for Science and Industrial Research (BCSIR) for their scientific officers.

 

 Software/Program Development

 

o    Developed MIXSIM software in PASCAL to simulate traffic behavior in non-lane based operation. It is a very useful and user friendly research tool for the traffic engineers of developing countries. MIXSIM was written during the Ph.D. research work and it comprises a total of 15 thousand lines program.

o    Developed an expert system in PROLOG for route guidance.

o    Developed a number of programs in C, FORTRAN, BASIC for analyzing and design of Roadway Pavements, Frame Structural Building, Water Tank, Folded Plate etc.

o    Developed of a program in FORTRAN for managing admission system of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

 

o    Involved in the development of the following programs/software/packages:

 

  • MIXSIG - Design Package for Designing Isolated Signal in Mixed Traffic Situation (In MSc. Thesis work, 1997)
  • TES - Traffic Engineering Software for Road Signs and Markings (BSc. Engg. Thesis, 1998)
  • CEBRTC - Transaction Program for Departmental Testing & Consultancy Services (being used by CE Department since 2003 till to date).
  • ROUTINE_CT - Departmental Class Routine and Teachers' Class Load Distribution Software (using since 1996 till to date)
  • SDHDRP_CT - Structural Design of Heavy Duty Rigid Pavement for Container Terminal (being used in consultancy works, since 1996)
  • GDH - Geometric Design of Highways (being used in consultancy works, since 1999)
  • DES - Data Entry System; Developed for the BUET Admission Test Data Processing. (used between 2000 - 2004)
  • SDRP_H - Structural Design of Rigid Pavement for Highways (in BSc. Engg. Thesis work)
  • SDFP_H- Structural Design of Flexible Pavement for Highways (in BSc. Engg. Thesis work)
  • SDRP_AT - Structural Design of Rigid Pavement for Airport Terminal (in BSc. Engg. Thesis work)
  • SDFP_AT - Structural Design of Flexible Pavement for Airport Terminal (in BSc. Engg. Thesis work)
  • MIXDESIGN - Computer Aided Mix Design of Asphalt and Cement Concrete.
  • ESTCOST - Cost Estimation Package of Pavement Works.
  • CP_CFMIS - Departmental Consultancy Project and Contingency Fund Management Information System.
  • IEP REPORT - Integrated Excel Program For Generation of Different Civil Works Quality Control Test Reports (using since 1997 till to date)
  • CONFLICT_EXM - Conflict Checking Program for Undergraduate Examination Schedule (used between 1996 - 2002)  
  • TRIBEXPERT - Expert System for Auto Checking of Tribal Candidates; Developed for the BUET & Medical Admission Test Data Processing.
  • SDWT - Structural Design of Intze Tank, being used by professionals.
  • SDFP - Structural Design of Folded Plates.
  • SDCY - Structural Design of Container Yards.
  • ARD_E - Approach Road Design and Estimating.
  • PREPORT – Progress Report generation, for BUET School.
  • SIG0004055 - An Interactive Software To Design Traffic Signals Under Non-Lane Based Heterogeneous Road Traffic Condition (in BSc. Engg, Thesis work)

 

 

Planning and Designing of Virtual Images and Animation by using 3D Max, Photoshop, Flash :

 

  • Airport Road-Rokeya Sharani Link Road Construction Project (11 min. animation)
  • Kuril Interchange Project (5 min.)
  • Borga Diamond Interchange (2 min. 30 sec.)
  • Matuail Sanitary Landfill Project (9 min.)
  • Dharala Bridge Project (2 min.)
  • Shytalakhy Bridge Project (3 min.)
  • Paisar Hat Bridge Project (1 min 47 sec.)
  • Marin Drive Asian Highway Project (32 sec.)
  • Gas line Project (1 min. 20 sec.)
  • Khanjahan Ali Airport Project (90 sec.)
  • Hatirjheel Flyover Project (3 min.)
  • Sonargaon Lowland Development Project (2 min. 30 sec.)
  • Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) based ICD Project (16 min) and
  • Many other consultancy projects.

 

 

Transportation / Traffic Engineering Software

 

SIDRA, TRANSYT, OSCADY, PICADY, SCOOT, EMME2, AIMSUN etc.

 

Statistical and Other Software

 

StatGraph, SPSSPC, Surfer, ACAD, CorelDraw, 3DMax, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator etc.

RResearch Interests

 

o    Accident Investigations and Reverse Engineering

o    Roadway Safety & Traffic management

 

o    Polymer modified binder and mixes

o    Recycling of bituminous pavements

 

o    Geometric design of highway

o    Roadway capacity of mixed traffic operations

o    Rigid pavement and Heavy duty pavement (ICD, Runway) design

 

o    Planning of Grade separated Infrastructures  viz. Flyover, Interchange and Tunneling

o    Traffic Signaling for Mixed Traffic Conditions

 

o    Transport modeling and Traffic simulation

o    Application of

  • Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in Traffic simulation
  • Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Telecommunication in Transport System Management
  • Genetic Algorithm (GA), Neural Network (NN) and FUZZY in Transport Modeling  

 

Contributions

 

p  Made whole hearted and conscious efforts to stop the counter productive Jatrabari Flyover Project

p  Planning and devising the configuration of Kuril Interchange (comprises of 2-splited Y-ramps and 2-U ramps) overcoming many difficult ground odds and constraints. This would be the first roadway Interchange facility in Bangladesh

p  Designed 62,000 sq.m Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Chittagong Port using Joint less Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP), which is first of its kind in Bangladesh

 

p  Developed a full fledged modern traffic engineering laboratory (62.5 ft x 35 ft) from the scratch to facilitate research activities

p  An exclusive library has been setup in traffic engineering laboratory for the student of transportation engineering division to facilitate research work in transportation engineering

p  The traffic engineering laboratory has been equipped with dedicated overhead projector, multimedia projector and video footage showing facilities to aid teaching at post graduate level

p  Introduced a new course titled “CE 6513: Traffic Simulation” at post graduate level

 

p  Fabricated

§   Low Cost Multiplan Traffic Signal Controller to study signal system

§   Telescopic pole to facilitate traffic data collection at rural area

§   Mechanically and Thermostatically controlled blender to facilitated Polymer Modified Bituminous (PMB) binder related research work

 

p  Established

§   Saturation flows and PCU values for Bangladesh Road Traffic Conditions

§   Expansion factors to determine AADT from short counts for selected corridors of Bangladesh

§   Involvement of vehicle factors in road accident for selected corridors of Bangladesh

 

p  Actively involved in modernization of departmental testing clientele services; by

§   Establishing an exclusive room (25’x 20’) with modern service facilities

§   Automation of transaction

 

p  Revised 42 year’s old Constitution of BUET Teacher’s Association (TA)