Experience

North South University

• Bangladesh
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dean, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (SEPS), and Professor of Civil Engineering

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  - As the Dean, manage the portfolio of the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (SEPS) of North South University (NSU). - Member of the 12-Member Syndicate of North South University. - Initiate and direct various researches, consultation services and projects. - Work in various central committees of NSU. - As the Dean, manage the portfolio of the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (SEPS) of North South University (NSU). - Member of the 12-Member Syndicate of North South University. - Initiate and direct various researches, consultation services and projects. - Work in various central committees of NSU.



North South University (NSU)

• Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE)

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  - Teach civil engineering courses, conduct/manage classes, labs & exams. - Mentor students and junior faculty members. - Initiate and direct various researches, consultation services and projects. - Work in various central and departmental committees on accreditation, curriculum, strategic planning, etc. - Teach civil engineering courses, conduct/manage classes, labs & exams. - Mentor students and junior faculty members. - Initiate and direct various researches, consultation services and projects. - Work in various central and departmental committees on accreditation, curriculum, strategic planning, etc.



The World Bank

• Sr. Technical Specialist (Consultant)

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  Transportation and Technical Consultant Transportation and Technical Consultant



IUBAT

• Bangladesh
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Professor of Civil Engineering (Transportation), and Director of South Asian Disaster Mgt Center

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  - Taught civil/transportation engineering and project management courses. - Initiated and directed various research projects. - Managed the portfolio of the “South Asian Disaster Management Centre (SADMC)”. - Worked as the Chairperson of the Task Force to establish the Graduate Program for Engineering (MS & PhD) at IUBAT. - Worked as the Chairperson of the Publication Reward System Committee (PRSC), was instrumental in installing IUBAT'S highly praised “Publication Reward System” and evaluated many researches and publications for potential rewards.



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty at Arizona State University

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  - Taught Civil Engineering course at Arizona State University. - Conducted classes, exams and lab testing. - Managed lab assistants and insured that all equipments are calibrated and operating safely. - Taught Civil Engineering course at Arizona State University. - Conducted classes, exams and lab testing. - Managed lab assistants and insured that all equipments are calibrated and operating safely.



Arizona Department of Transportation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Transportation Engineer (Team Leader)

  • May 2005 - Dec 2010

  - Managed the portfolio of more than half of the pavement design projects and advanced transportation research projects of Arizona State. - Initiated and led many advanced research projects of ADOT on Mechanistic-Empirical pavement design, pavement materials characterization and testing, etc. - Worked as a key ADOT person in incorporating in Arizona the globally known new AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG). - Represented the Materials group in the strategic planning and program development process of numerous transportation projects with project budgets ranging from few million to several hundred million US dollars. - Provided flexible and rigid pavement structural and materials design services, and review design concept reports (DCR), geotechnical design report, cost estimates, plans and bid documents of federal, state, local government and privately funded highway projects throughout the State. - Critically reviewed technical reports, plans and specifications prepared by team members and consultants. - As the team leader, successfully managed a team of transportation and general professionals, reviewed and approved their work products, and provide leadership, training and coaching to them. - Effectively took part in revising ADOT’s transportation materials and design policies, procedures, specifications and best practices. - Attended and gave presentations in many local and international conferences as an ADOT representative. - Since 2008, concurrently worked as the Co-PI of the project titled: “Implementation of Superpave Binder and Asphalt Mix Specifications to Improve Pavement performance in Pakistan” under the Joint Pakistan-USA Science and Technology Cooperative Program being conducted jointly by the Michigan State University, USA and the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Teaching Associate / Sr. Research Specialist (Full Time)

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2005

  - Taught Civil Engineering courses. - Conducted advanced lab tests and researches on various transportation engineering topics. - Worked as one of the key researchers of the team that developed the globally known new AASHTO Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG). - Developed advanced models and design methodologies for asphalt binders and mixes some of which have been included into the new AASHTO MEPDG. - Taught Civil Engineering courses. - Conducted advanced lab tests and researches on various transportation engineering topics. - Worked as one of the key researchers of the team that developed the globally known new AASHTO Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG). - Developed advanced models and design methodologies for asphalt binders and mixes some of which have been included into the new AASHTO MEPDG.



Roads and Highways Department (RHD), Bangladesh

• Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Assistant Engineer (BCS RHD Cadre)

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 1999

  - As the Staff Officer of the Superintending Engineer of the Road Design, Safety & Environment Circle, managed staff, vehicles and official assets. - Supervised and inspected civil construction and maintenance works of roads, bridges, drainage structures and traffic control systems. - Liaised with the officials of the World Bank, ADB and DFID, as well as the local and international contractors and consultants. - Obtained Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Practitioner training at EGIS-II funded by the Nederland Government, conducted EIA studies for various development projects including FAP-19, and prepared/reviewed EIA reports. - Took part in the review of RHD Codes and the development of national guidelines for road design, signs/marking, safety, environment and settlement.



Public Works Department (PWD), Bangladesh

• Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Assistant Engineer (BCS PWD Cadre)

  • Feb 1998 - Jan 1999

  - As the Staff Officer of the Executive Engineer of the Survey Division, conducted personnel and office management. - Supervised engineering survey of different civil engineering projects across the country. - Organized meetings and training courses. - Supervised the critical construction work of the national monument for the “Killing Field of Intellectuals” at Rayer Bazar, Dhaka. - Successfully completed a four-month long “Foundation Training” for the government cadre service employees at PATC, which was focused on detailed government policy, regulations, laws and ethics, comparative government functions and legislative processes in developing countries, management, accounting, issues related to sustainable developments, public-private partnership in economic development, etc.



Local Govt. Engineering Dept. (LGED), Bangladesh

• Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Assistant Engineer / Upazila Engineer

  • Jan 1994 - Feb 1998

  - As the Upazila (Thana) Engineer of two Upazilas, worked as the Head of the Local Government Engineering Section at the Upazila level. - Managed all resources (staff, vehicles, equipments, office, accounts, etc.). - Managed numerous Civil Engineering projects starting from the project development phase, including the bid management, up to the closeout. - Prepared and managed budget for the Upazila Engineering Section. - Prepared project proposals, estimates, developed bid documents and selected contractors. - Supervised construction and maintenance works of rural roads, bridges, drainage structures, public buildings, primary schools, bio-gas plants and growth centers. - Supervised survey and map preparation (base, hydrological and development map). - Verified contractors’ bills and approved/disapproved those. - Maintained the schedule and supervised construction and maintenance works of rural infrastructures constructed under various development programs of the Government of Bangladesh and development partners such as WB, ADB, USAID, CARE, etc. - Completed a two-month long “Foundation Training” for the local government employees at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD). The training was focused on detailed local government policy, regulations, laws and ethics, issues related to sustainable developments, public-private partnership in infrastructure development, etc.