Dr. Rumana Asad
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A self-motivated academic with more than 18 years of experience in teaching, learning and investigative research skills, especially in Architecture. Teach a broad range of graduate and undergraduate level courses, develop and pilot courses to remain up to date on industry standards, supervise internships and student projects, advise/mentor students, and participate in discipline and university activities. Responsible for developing relations between the discipline with other universities and professional communities of the country, facilitating resources and sharing information among these groups to work towards a sustainable built environment. Enjoy learning new things, proficient at managing diverse tasks, and able to work well under pressure. Aiming to share knowledge and create an attentive and unique education model raising competent intellectual professionals.

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture

The University of Newcastle, Australia.

Research focused on water sensitive urban design and flood resilience. Developed a framework for integrating traditional ecological knowledge into urban planning practice for developing flood resilience.


Master of Human Settlement

Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium.

Study the role of water for structuring sustainability.


Bachelor of Architecture

Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.

Graduated as topper, specializing in design of low-cost housing for the traditional weavers’ community.

 

Key research areas for Rumana includes water urbanism, flood adaptation, traditional water knowledge, climate change and resilience. Rumana has a long-time experience in teaching of architectural history, ecology, landscape, and urban design theories, as well as conducts design studios at the undergraduate level. She also worked as casual faculty and team member of several research projects with the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Current Research Project/Collaboration

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Professor (Sep, 2023 to Current)

Full time Undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Employer: Architecture Discipline, School of Science, Engineering and technology

Khulna University, Bangladesh.


Associate Professor (June, 2014 to Current)

Full time Undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Employer: Architecture Discipline, School of Science, Engineering and technology

Khulna University, Bangladesh.

 

Assistant Professor (September, 2008 to June,2014)

Full time Undergraduate teaching

Employer: Architecture Discipline, School of Science, Engineering and technology

Khulna University, Bangladesh.

 

Lecturer (June, 2006 to September, 2008)

Full time Undergraduate teaching

Employer: Architecture Discipline, School of Science, Engineering and technology

Khulna University, Bangladesh.

 

Casual Academic (July, 2019 to June,2021)

Employer: School of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle, Australia.

 

4) Architect (June, 2005 to May, 2006)

Employer: Vitti  Shapati Brindo Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

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Book Chapters (Peer Reviewed)


1.     Ahsan, R., Ara, S., Asad, R., & Ezazaa, S. (2025). Urbanization and environmental degradation in Khulna, Bangladesh: An analysis of land use, land cover, and microclimate dynamics. In M. G. Kibria, G. A. Parvin, M. A. Abedin, & R. Shaw (Eds.), Urbanization and climate co-development in the Global South (Chapter 2), Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/9789819687459 (in press)


2.  Asad, R., Vaughan, J., Ahmed, I., & von Meding, J. (2022). Photo-Voice as Means to Experience Water Space: Exploring Traditional Water Knowledge in Khulna, Bangladesh. In: Resilient and Responsible Smart Cities (pp. 137-148). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98423-6_11 


3.   Parvin, A., Alam, A.F.M., and Asad, R. (2016). A Built Environment Perspective on Adaptation in Urban Informal Settlements, Khulna, Bangladesh. In: M. Roy et al. (eds.) (2016), Urban Poverty and Climate Change Lived experience of slum dwelling in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, Routledge-Earthscan, pp. 77-94.


4. Alam, A.F.M.A., Asad, R., Parvin, A. (2015). Climate change adaptation through grassroots responses: learning from the ‘Aila’ affected coastal settlements of Bangladesh. In: Walter Leal & Ilan Kelman (eds) ‘Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation’, published by the International Climate Change Information Programme (ICCIP) and Springer. https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-642-40455-9_16-1  

 

Journal Articles

Refereed Article in a scholarly journal― Published


5. Asad, R., Vaughan, J., & Ahmed, I. (2023). Integrated Traditional Water Knowledge in Urban Design and Planning Practices for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities. Sustainability, 15(16), 12434.

 

6. Asad, R., Hossain, R., and Hossain, I. (2022). Application of  ICT Tools in  Architectural  Education: Current Trends, Khulna Univ. Stud., Special Issue: International Conference on STEM and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (ICSTEM4IR) pp. 339–351, Nov.
2022 https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2022.ICSTEM4IR.0053-se


7. Asad, R., Ahmed, I., Vaughan, J. and von Meding, J. (2022). Traditional water knowledge: challenges and opportunities to build resilience to urban floods", International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 1-13 Emerald Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-08-2020-0091. 


8. Ahmed, S. K., Nabi, M. N. U., Zohora, F. T., Foishal, I. H., Asad, R., & Akther, F. (2021). Environmental and Livelihood  Assessment of Handmade Clay Tiles from Koloroa Upazila for Sustainable  Development. Vol 11, No. 1, p.99-116, Plan Plus, 10.54470/planplus.v11i1.8.


9. Ness, D., & Asad, R. (2017). Towards integrated water infrastructure systems for climate resilience and socio-economic co-benefits in the developing world. People, Place and Policy, 11(1) 37-50. 10.3351/ppp.2017.4667922568


10. Alam, A. A., Asad, R., & Kabir, M. E. (2016). Rural settlements dynamics and the prospects of densification strategy in rural Bangladesh. Springer Plus, 5: 254, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40064-016-1883-4.


11. Asad, R. & Ahsan, S.M.R. (2012). Structuring Urban Sustainability with Water: A Case of Kamrangir Chor, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Journal of Social and Development Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 8, pp. 293-303. http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/88011671


12. Ahsan, S.M.R., Asad, R. & Alam, A.F.M.A. (2012). Urban Regeneration for Sustainable Economic Growth: the study of Boro Bazaar in Khulna, Bangladesh. Journal of Social and Development Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 111-122.


13. Ahsan, S.M.R., Asad, R. & Afrin, J. (2007).  Domestic Fuel Consumption and the Indoor Air Pollution: The Issue of Health Hazard in Rural Bangladesh. The Journal of Geo-Environment, Vol. 7, pp 13-29, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

 

Conference Publications

Full written paper – peer reviewed


14. Hossain, M. T., & Asad, R. (2024). Bricks to Clicks: Conceptualizing Digital-Ready Public Shopping Centers in the context of Rajshahi. Proceedings of 1st National conference on Resilient Architecture towards Sustainable Bangladesh (NCRATSB), 18 December, 2024, Department of Architecture, CUET, Chattogram, Bangladesh.


15.Bhuiyan, M. S. M., Zawad, A. A., Islam, M. M., & Asad, R. (2023). Impacts of Market Waste on Water Quality Degradation: A Case of Gollamari Bazar, Khulna, Bangladesh. Proceedings of International Conference on Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, 12 - 14 October 2023, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.


16. Ahsan, S.M.R & Asad, R. (2013). Climate-Induced Migration (CIM) and Impacts on Urban Service facilities in Khulna,

Bangladesh. In: Osman, M.S, Islam, S.M.A., Saha, G.C., Islam, M.N, Alam, M.A. (eds), Climate Change Impact and Adaptation,

International Conference Proceedings, DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh, pp 295-303, 14-16 November 2013.


17. Sharma, B.B. & Asad, R. (2007). Lifestyle and Living Pattern of the Jamdani Weavers- A case of Government’s Rehabilitation Scheme. In: Nilufar, F. (eds) Architecture for the Economically Disadvantaged, International Seminar Proceedings, Dhaka, Department of Architecture, BUET, pp 70-77, 23-24 March 2007.