IJAJ MAHMUD CHOWDHURY Mobile: +880 1911550853 E-mail: [email protected]

Address: Room 503, New Academic Building, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Islamic University of Technology, Board Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh.

PERSONAL SUMMARY EDUCATION A result-driven, self-motivated person with multi-  Masters of Science (M. Sc.) in Civil & Engineering, 2016 (in tasking and organizing skill. Having excellent progress) communication skills and able to present results in a CGPA 3.94 out of 4.00 clear and comprehensive format. Specialization: Environmental Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering CAREER OBJECTIVE Islamic University of Technology (IUT)  To pursue a challenging and dynamic career that Board Bazar, Gazipur, Bangladesh. offers broad scope for sharing as well as learning opportunities that will enable me to impart my  Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Civil Engineering, 2013 acquired knowledge. CGPA 3.84 out of 4.00  To work as a team player in research project willing Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to accept challenges and develop my potential with a Islamic University of Technology (IUT) view to add value to the technologies in the area of Board Bazar, Gazipur, Bangladesh. engineering achieving research goals.  Seeking to build on strong research skills gained  Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), 2009 GPA 5.00 on a scale of 5.00, Chittagong Board. through studies in a leading research with an Chittagong College, Chittagong, Bangladesh. ambition to have broad-based academic career

including teaching, research and management  responsibilities.

ACHIEVEMENTS  Successfully organized (from securing fund to vendor selection, promotional activities to ensuring maximum participation) of the biggest tech-festival for civil and environmental engineering students in Bangladesh titled „CENNOVATION‟ in two consecutive terms (2014 and 2015).  Organized JCI-IUT Workshop on Evaluation, Repair, and Strengthening of Cracked Concrete Structures and 1st IUT International Seminar on Sustainability, Recycling, and Durability of Concrete  Made successful proposals to prospective clients for Research, Testing and Consultancy Services for IUT.  Was successful as a team manager of CEE Cricket Team.

Secondary School Certificate (SSC), 2007 GPA 5.00 on a scale of 5.00, Chittagong Board Chittagong Ideal School, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

WORK EXPERIENCE Lecturer Position December 2013- Present Duration Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Institution RESPONSIBILITIES  Ensure timely conduction of classes as per teaching load.  Assess student‟s course work as well as set up of exams.  Responsible for maintenance/ up gradation of lab, commercial testing and preparing of results.  Involve in paper work and implementation of departmental KPI and accreditation programs.  Provide mentoring, advice and support to students.  Responsible for the departmental administrative tasks COURSES CONDUCTED  Environmental Pollution & its control  Environmental Impact Assessment  Ecology & Environment  Environmental Engineering Lab  Details of Construction

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ACHIEVEMENTS Prepared a report on current site condition comparing 13 continuing projects which was highly appreciated.

Intern Position November 20 - December 20, 2012 Duration Eternal Design and Development Institution RESPONSIBILITIES  Make site visit and maintain the checklist  Make reports on current site condition  Make comment on safety of different construction site.

PROJECTS AND RESEARCH M. Sc. THESIS “Sustainable Solid Waste Management through 3R Strategy in Gazipur City Corporation (ongoing)”. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim B. Sc. THESIS “Effectiveness of Ceramic Filter for safe drinking water supply in the coastal areas of Bangladesh”. This work was funded by World Health Organization (WHO). Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim COMMERCIAL PROJECT Assessment of Legionella Bacteria Growth Potential in Water Supply System of British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB)”. PUBLICATIONS JOURNAL PAPER  “University Students’ Perception on Public Transit in Dhaka City”; Mohammad M. Pasha, Ijaj M. Chowdhury, Ahmed A. Bhuiya; World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology; International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering; vol. 9, issue 10; September 1, 2015. CONFERENCE PAPER  “Sustainability of Construction Materials in Bangladesh”; Tarek U. Mohammed, Aziz H. Mahmood, Ijaj M. Chowdhury, Akter M. Humayun and Tanvir Ahmed; 4thinternational conference in Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT4); Las Vegas, USA; August 7-11, 2016.  “Sustainable Development of Concrete Construction Materials in Bangladesh”; Tarek U. Mohammed, Ijaj M. Chowdhury; ; 1st IUT International Seminar on Sustainability, Recycling, and Durability of Concrete, Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh; December 8, 2014. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS  Received IUT Gold Medal for obtaining 1st position in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Islamic University of Technology, 2013.  Received Government Scholarship in HSC examination, 2009.  Received Government Scholarship in HSC examination, 2007.  Received Junior Scholarship in Junior Scholarship in 2004.

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WORKSHOPS, TRAINING AND SEMINARS Title Seminar on Sustainability, Recycling, and Durability of Concrete JCI-IUT Workshop on Evaluation, Repair, and Strengthening of Cracked Concrete Structures Seminar on Construction Safety by Chief Structural Engineer, SEL. Workshop on Management for Engineers

Organized by Year Japan Concrete Institution and Islamic University 2014 of Technology Japan Concrete Institution and Islamic University 2014 of Technology

Location Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh

Department of Civil and Environmental 2013 Engineering HR Forum and Engineering Student Association 2012 of Bangladesh (ESAB) Works Public Works Department (PWD) 2012

Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh

Industrial training at Public Department (PWD) Industrial training Housing and Building Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI) Research Institute (HBRI) Seminar on Engineering Ethics Public Works Department (PWD)

SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER SKILL  AUTOCAD  ETABS  EPA-NET  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

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INDUSTRY VISIT  British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB), Dhaka.  Green Leaf Threshing Plant, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, Khustia.  Peoples Ceramic Ltd., Tongi, Gazipur.  Shah Cement Ready Mix Concrete Plant, Mirpur, Dhaka.  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Bangladesh, City Gate, Chittagong.  Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Gazipur.

LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERING & EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCES  Moderator, CENNOVATION 2015, CENNOVATION 2016. CENNOVATION is an international technological festival for civil and environmental engineering students organized by IUT.  Member, Local Organizing Committee, JCI-IUT Workshop on Evaluation, Repair, and Strengthening of Cracked Concrete Structures and 1st IUT International Seminar on Sustainability, Recycling, and Durability of Concrete, 2015.  Course Official, Short course on “Transportation modeling for developing cities from the ground up with CITILABS CUBE” organized by dept. of CEE of IUT, 2015  General Secretary, CENNOVATION 2013  Founder member & Asst. Information & Public Relationship Manager, Engineering Students Association of Bangladesh (ESAB).  Lifetime Member, Chittagong Diabetic Association.  Organizer, “World Environment Day 2012” at IUT.  Volunteer, 25th Convocation of IUT.  Organizer, Fresher‟s, Farewell, Cultural Night and numerous programs at IUT.  Member, IUT Cricket Team (2010, 2013), CEE Cricket Team (2010-2013).

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KEY SKILLS  Leadership  Ability to communicate effectively  Willingness to assume responsibility

INTERESTS  Cooking  Playing Cricket  Browsing

 Management Activities  Languages: English, Bengali REFERENCES Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Contact: [email protected]

Dr. Tarek Uddin, PEng. Professor and Head Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Islamic University of Technology (IUT) Contact: [email protected]

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