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Nesfun Nahar is a Doctoral Candidate in Architecture and a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), the University of Manchester. Her doctoral research focuses on the recent trend of constructing big buildings on university campuses. In 2003, she received a Master of Arts in Housing & Urbanism from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, UK funded by a Commonwealth Scholarship. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2001, where she was awarded the Shamsunnahar Khanam Gold Medal for achieving the highest CGPA in her undergraduate studies.

Nesfun has been actively engaged in teaching since 2001 and is currently on study leave from BUET, where she has contributed as an assistant professor since 2015. Her teaching portfolio includes design studios, communication studios, and architectural history courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Prior to joining BUET, she made significant contributions as a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for 11 years. Her extensive experience reflects her commitment to the field of architecture and education. Throughout her career, Nesfun took part in various conferences, seminars and workshops and has served as a jury member for several student charettes. She also has brief experience working as an architect with various architectural practices in Dhaka and has taken part in a number of architectural design competitions. 

 

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, Towards Multiculturalism: Banglatown in BrickLane?, The Open University

Sept 2002Sept 2003

Award Date: 4 Nov 2003

Bachelor of Architecture, Area Conservation & Riverfront Revitalization at Farashganj, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

Jun 1994Jan 2001

Award Date: 20 Jan 2001

External positions

Assistant Professor, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

23 Mar 2015 → …

Senior Lecturer, BRAC University

1 May 201422 Mar 2015

Lecturer, BRAC University

15 Jan 200430 Apr 2014

Lecturer, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

13 Jun 200131 Aug 2002

Areas of expertise

  • NA Architecture
  • Architecture
  • urbanism

Keywords

  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Design process
  • Architectural theory
  • History of Art & Architecture
  • Urbanism
  • Bengal
  • Modern architecture

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