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Mohammad Faruk, PhD

Associate Professor

Mohammad Faruk has graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1996. He completed Master of Science in Urban Planning from the University of Hong Kong in 2002 with an ADB-Japan scholarship. In the year 2013, Faruk completed his PhD from Salford University College of Built Environment. Funded by a research studentship from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council of UK, the PhD explored environmental support required for an ageing population in the outdoor built environment from user perspective. Since his graduation Dr. Mohammad Faruk has worked as an architect, cad trainer, academic and a researcher in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and the UK and published extensively. As recognition of his design excellence, Faruk has been awarded the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) design award with CAD Ltd in 2002. He is currently exploring inclusively designed built environment in Bangladesh with particular focus on the ageing population and related disability besides teaching architecture.

Department of Architecture

Address

UB41410
Building # 04
66 Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

+04478444109
[email protected]


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  • Education

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    Ph.D. (Salford University College of Built Environment, UK)            2013
    M.Sc. in Urban Planning (CUPEM, The University of Hong Kong)      2002
    B. Arch. (Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology)        1996

  • Publications

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    Journals

    Ormerod, M., Newton, R., MacLennan, H., Faruk, M., Thies, S., Kenney, L., … Nester, C. (2015). Older people’s experiences of using tactile paving. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Municipal Engineer, 168(1), 3–10. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.14.00016

    Thies, S. B., Kenney, L. P. J., Howard, D., Nester, C., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., … MacLennan, H. (2011). Biomechanics for inclusive urban design: Effects of tactile paving on older adults’ gait when crossing the street. Journal of Biomechanics, 44(8), 1599–1604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.12.016

    Conferences

    Ashraf, S. A., & Faruk, M. (2018). Children’s perspective on adaptation to heat waves and heavy precipitation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In A. D. & H. R. (Eds.), 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, ICBR 2017 (Vol. 212, pp. 768–775). University of Manchester, United Kingdom: Elsevier Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2018.01.099

    Faruk, M., Ashraf, S. A., & Ferdaus, M. (2018). An analysis of inclusiveness and accessibility of Cyclone Shelters, Bangladesh. In A. D. & H. R. (Eds.), 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, ICBR 2017 (Vol. 212, pp. 1099–1106). Bangkok, Thailand: Elsevier Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2018.01.142

    Newton, R., Ormerod, M. & Faruk, M., (2016, June 16). Bumps and blisters: Tactile paving and older pedestrians. Poster presented at the Salford College of Science and Technology Research Showcase Event, University of Salford, Salford: UK.

    MacLennan, H. A., Ormerod, M., Newton, R. & Faruk, M., (2011, June 5-8). Are older people confident climbing steps in outdoor public spaces? Paper presented at the International Conference on Best Practices in Universal Design, Toronto, Canada.

    Newton, R., Ormerod, M., Faruk, M., Howard, D., Kenney, L., MacLennan, H. A., Ormerod, M., Kenney, L., Nester, C., & Thies, S., (2011, July 5-7). Walking in the street – how does tactile paving impact on older pedestrians. Paper presented at the British Society of Gerontology 40th Annual Conference, University of Plymouth: UK.

    Newton, R., Ormerod, M. & Faruk, M., (2011, June 05-08). Inclusive Pedestrian Crossings for Older Pedestrians. Poster presented at the International Conference on Best Practices in Universal Design, Toronto, Canada.

    Faruk, M., Ormerod, M. & Newton, R. & MacLennan, H. A., (2010, October 30-November 3). Inclusive pedestrian crossing environment: A case for older pedestrians. Paper presented at the International Universal Design Conference, Hamamatsu, Japan.

    Faruk, M., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., & MacLennan, H. (2010). A toolkit to measure attributes that support or hinder pedestrian movement on pedestrian crossings. In C. Egbu (Ed.), 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2010 (pp. 329–338). Leeds, UK: Association of Researchers in Construction Management.

    Faruk, M., Ormerod, M., Newton, R. & MacLennan, H. A., (2010, May 10-13). Observational methods in inquiry: Observing pedestrian behaviour at road crossings. Paper presented at the Building a better world: CIB World Congress, Salford, UK. Retrieved from https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB18845.pdf

    Faruk, M., Ormerod, M., Newton, R. & MacLennan, H., (2008, June 16-18). Site Selection Criteria for I’DGO TOO (Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors). Paper presented at the CIB W70 International Conference in Facilities Management, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh.

    MacLennan, H., Ormerod, M., Newton, R. & Faruk, M., (2008, June 16-18). Will Current Emergency Evacuation Systems be Accessible, Safe and Usable in 2030?. Paper presented at the CIB W70 International Conference in Facilities Management, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. Retrieved from https://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB11885.pdf

    Faruk, M., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., MacLennan, H., & Abbas, M. Y. (2008). Tactile paving a necessary intervention, but does it suit everyone? In P. D. Bust & E. Society (Eds.), Contemporary Ergonomics 2008: Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics (CE2008), 1-3 April 2008 (pp. 303–308). Nottingham, UK: Taylor & Francis.

    MacLennan, H., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., Faruk, M., & Abbas, M. Y. (2008). Time is marching on. What really determines the time it takes us all to get from A to B? In P. D. Bust & Ergonomics Society (Eds.), Contemporary Ergonomics 2008: Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics (CE2008), 1-3 April 2008 (pp. 309–314). Nottingham, UK: Taylor & Francis.

    Abbas, M. Y., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., Faruk, M., & MacLennan, H. (2008). Pedestrians: Just a simple flow? In P. D. Bust & Ergonomics Society (Eds.), Contemporary Ergonomics 2008: Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics (CE2008), 1-3 April 2008 (pp. 315–320). Nottingham, UK: Taylor & Francis.

    Abbas, M. Y., Ormerod, M., Newton, R., MacLennan, H., & Faruk, M. (2008). Pattern and trend of pedestrian casualties in the UK: A case of misunderstood ergonomics? In P. D. Bust & Ergonomics Society (Eds.), Contemporary Ergonomics 2008: Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics (CE2008), 1-3 April 2008 (pp. 321–326). Nottingham, UK: Taylor & Francis.

    Newton, R., Bright, D., Ormerod, M., MacLennan, H., Faruk, M., Abbas, Y. M., Burton, E. & Mitchell, L., (2007, October 1-4). I really need to get out more: the inclusive (universal) design of streets with older people in mind. Paper presented at the Putting pedestrians first: 8th Walk21 Conference, Toronto, Canada.

    Faruk, M. & Amato, A., (2006, April 6-8). Measurable social sustainability indicators for the building environmental assessment tools: Hong Kong’s Public Rental Housing (PRH) as a case study. Paper presented at the International Sustainable Development Research Conference, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

    Matthias, H., Faruk, M., Matthias, F. & Amato, A., (2006, April 10-13). Hyper video in Teaching: A case study in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the International Conference on Building Education and Research (BEAR), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

    Faruk, M. & Amato, A., (2006, June 12-14). Demographic change, shift in housing demand & Hong Kong’s public rental housing (PRH): Sustainability through refurbishment?. Paper presented at the International conference on Changing User Demands on Buildings: Needs for Lifecycle Planning and Management (CIB W70), Trondheim, Norway.

    Faruk, M. & Amato, A., (2006, June 13-15). Demographic change, shift in housing demand & future of Hong Kong’s public housing: An LCA approach to evaluate between refurbishment or comprehensive redevelopment. Paper presented at the International Conference on Built Environment (ICiBE), UTM, Malaysia.

    Faruk, M., Amato, A. & Frewer, R., (2006, September 11-12). Inclusive environment and public housing design for senior citizens in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the International Conference on Global Built Environment: Towards an Integrated Approach for Sustainability (GBEN), Preston, Lancashire, UK.

    Faruk, M. & Amato, A., (2006, September 07-08). Public housing and social sustainability indicators: HK BEAM as case study. Paper presented at the Annual Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (COBRA), UCL, London, UK.

     

  • Professional Activities

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    Associate Professor (Current)
    Department of Architecture, BRAC University

    Sub Project Manager (Current)
    HEQEP: Academic Innovation Fund R3 W1
    Department of Architecture, BRAC University


    Faculty (Various Capacities)
    Department of Architecture, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka

    Researcher I’DGO TOO
    Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UK

    Project Coordinator
    It|ct (Innovative Teaching in Construction Technology)
    Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong

    Architect & Cad Trainer
    CAD Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Courses Taught

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    ARC 502: Design Studio X
    ARC 501: Design Studio IX
    ARC 402: Design Studio IX
    ARC 522: Research Methods
    MEE 344: Mechanical Services

  • Awards, Honors

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    Academic Innovation Fund Round 3, UGC, Bangladesh        2014
    Fully funded PhD research studentship by EPSRC, UK          2007
    Design Award, Institute of Architects of Bangladesh (IAB)    2002
    Japan–ADB scholarship for M.Sc. in Urban Planning            2000
    BUET merit scholarship                                                   1989
    Dhaka Education Board Junior Scholarship                         1984

  • Membership

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    Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, UK (IEHF).
    Institute of Architects, Bangladesh (IAB)
    Bangladesh Earthquake Society (BES)
    Co-operative Network for Building Researchers (CNBR)
    The Asia-Pacific Network for Housing Research (APNHR)

  • Research Areas/Interests

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    Inclusive design and Access auditing

    Development and evaluation of built environment design standards and performance indicators in relation to ageing & disability

    Qualitative and mixed-method research in architecture and built environment

  • Workshop/Seminar/Conferences

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    International Conference on Best Practices in Universal Design, 2011, June 5 – 8, Toronto: Canada

    Understanding and Promoting the Value of Older Age – British Society of Gerontology 40th Annual Conference, 2011, July 5 - 7, University of Plymouth: UK

    International Universal Design Conference, 2010, October 30 – November 3, Hamamatsu: Japan

    ARCOM Annual Conference, 2010, September 6 – 8, Leeds: UK

    Building a better world: CIB World Congress, 2010, May 10-13, Salford: UK

    CIB W70 International Conference in Facilities Management, 2008, June 16-18, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh: UK

    The Ergonomics and Human Factors Annual Conference, 2008, April 1-3, The Ergonomics Society, University of Nottingham, Nottingham: UK

    Putting pedestrians first: 8th Walk21 Conference, 2007, October 1-4, Toronto: Canada

    The International Sustainable Development Research Conference, 2006, April 6-8, CUPEM, The University of Hong Kong: Hong Kong

    The International Conference on Building Education and Research (BEAR), 2006, April 10-13, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Hong Kong

    The International conference on Changing User Demands on Buildings: Needs for lifecycle Planning and Management (CIB W70), 2006, 12 - 14 June, NTNU, Trondheim: Norway

    The Global Built Environment: Towards an Integrated Approach for Sustainability (GBEN), 2006, September 11-12, Preston, Lancashire: UK

News & Events

EEE lecturer honoured with the prestigious 2023 IAF Emerging Space Leader Award

September 26th, 2023
Raihana Shams Islam Antara, Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic

Architecture Faculty Performs at the Franco Bangla Summer Fest 2023 in Paris

September 26th, 2023
Shams Mansoor Ghani, Assistant Professor of the Department of Architecture,

Regional Symposium on Population Health Informatics Hosted by BRAC JPGSPH and CUNY SPH

September 25th, 2023
The two-day regional symposium and strategic summit on population health

Dr. Chowdhooree Attended BPP Second Phase Kick-Off Meeting at Bangkok

September 25th, 2023
Dr. Imon Chowdhooree, Assistant Director of Postgraduate Program in Disaster






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