Faculty

Brigadier General (Retd.) Habibur Rahman Kamal, ndc, psc

Dean

Brigadier General (Retd.) Habibur Rahman Kamal, ndc, psc

Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Sonargaon University

Apparel Manufacture and Technology

Address

147/I, Green Road, Panthapath, Tejgaon, Dhaka

dean.su@gmail.com

SU ID

SU2303014679

Personal Information

Name: Brig. Gen. (Retd) Prof. Habibur Rahman Kamal, NDC, PSC
Designation: Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering
Faculty Type: Full-time
Joining Date: 2023-03-01

Academic Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy (Development Management), Preston University, California, USA — Dissertation: Micro Level Management in Development Project
Master of Science (Resource Planning and Management), Naval Postgraduate School, USA
Master of Science (Civil Engineering), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka — Dissertation: A Study on Behavior of Wall-Beam Interaction
Masters of Strategy and Development Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantt., Dhaka — Dissertation: Development of Char Areas: A Case Study for Socio-Economic Development
National Defence Course (Development Management), National Defence College, Mirpur Cantt., Dhaka
Defence Service Command and Staff Course, Defence Service Command and Staff College, Mirpur Cantt., Dhaka
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Chittagong
HSC (Science), Dhaka College, Dhaka
SSC (Science), Cantonment Board High School, Gazipur, Dhaka

Training Experience

Engineer Officers’ Basic Field Engineering Course, Engineer Centre and School of Military Engineering, Qadirabad Cantt., Natore (1984)
Officers’ MT Course, ASC Centre, Jahanabad Cantt., Khulna (1985)
Combined Officers’ Bomb Disposal Course, College of Military Engineering, Pune, India (1987)
Construction Management Course, Institute of Engineers, Dhaka (1991)
Military Science Course, EME Centre and School, Saidpur Cantt., Saidpur (1995)
Effective Office Communication, Institute of Engineers, Dhaka (2001)
Web Engineering and Development (HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, ASP, Java Application), Aptech Computer Education (2002)
Course on Governance of National Security and Defence (February 2015) — honoured as Defence Diplomacy Scholar
Course on Strategic Leadership Program, Cranfield University, UK (March 2015)
Attended a large number of trainings and workshops at home and abroad, including Outcome Based Education (OBE) workshops on complex engineering problems, CQI in outcome-based engineering education, and OBE implementation at Sonargaon University.

Teaching Area

Engineering Mechanics
Solid Mechanics
Determinate Structure
Reinforced Concrete Design – I and II
Prestressed Concrete
Engineering Materials
Construction Engineering
Surveying
Managerial Communication
Structure – I and II (Architecture)

Publication

Journal & Conference Papers

Nahar, M., Billah, A. H. M. M., Kamal, H. R., & Islam, K. Numerical seismic performance evaluation of concrete beam-column joint reinforced with different super elastic shape memory alloy rebars. Engineering Structures, 194, 161–172.https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=K1UIecMAAAAJ&citation_for_view=K1UIecMAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C
Onnesha, W. B. W., Rahman, M. A., Sarkar, S., & Kamal, H. R. Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete. Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering and Construction Materials, MIST, Dhaka, December 2015, pp. 1–5.http://103.99.128.19:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/230/02.%20Initial%20Pages.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y
Bonding between old and new concrete in concrete jacketing. International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering and Construction Materials, MIST, Dhaka, December 2015.http://103.99.128.19:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/230/02.%20Initial%20Pages.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y
Nahar, M., Billah, A., Kamal, H. R., & Islam, K. Performance Assessment of RC Beam-Column Joint Reinforced with Different Super Elastic Shape Memory Alloy Types.https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=K1UIecMAAAAJ&citation_for_view=K1UIecMAAAAJ:UeHWp8X0CEIC
Kamal, H. R., & Karim, M. Analysis of the Deflection Ratio of a Real-Life RCC Beam and Its’ Half Scale Model. 4th International Conference on Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICPACE 2023), RUET, Rajshahi, pp. 328–333.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374724572_Analysis_of_the_Deflection_Ratio_of_a_Real-Life_RCC_Beam_and_Its'_Half_Scale_Model
Kamal, H. R., Pathak, A., & Islam, H. B. M. Z. Redefining the Paradigm: How ChatGPT and Generative AI Are Transforming Scientific Publishing and Knowledge Dissemination.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397240829_Redefining_the_Paradigm_How_ChatGPT_and_Generative_AI_Are_Transforming_Scientific_Publishing_and_Knowledge_Dissemination

Research

Development of torsion stress measuring equipment with local materials.
Development of translucent concrete with indigenous materials.
Development of lightweight concrete (2015).
Development of light reflecting concrete with indigenous materials (2016).
Thesis on comparative deflection pattern of small scale concrete beam (2021).
Mentored research: A Study on Smart Concrete — A New Architectural Material and Performances in Construction Sector (2013).
Mentored research: A Study on Prestressed Concrete Bridge in Context of Detail Construction Procedure of a Bridge Project (2010).
Mentored research: Sustainable Building Construction — An Easy Guideline, Related Problems and Probable Solutions (2009).
Mentored research: Behavior and Effectiveness of Shear Wall Frame Structure under Lateral Load (2008).
Mentored research: Comparative Analysis of Different Types of Slab from Structural and Economic Standpoint (2006).
Mentored research: Development of Hydraulic Bending Machine with Locally Available Materials using Local Tradesmanship (2005).

Award & Scholarship

Force Commander’s Commendation, East Timor (2001).
Chief of Staff’s Commendation, East Timor (2001).
United Nations Medal for Service, East Timor (2000).
United Nations Force Commander’s Recommendation and Plaque of Honor.
United Nations Chief of Staffs’ Recommendation.

Membership

Fellow, Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (Life).
Academic Council, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
The Syndicate, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
Council, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST).
Governing Body, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST).
Academic Council, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST).
Syllabus Committees of ten departments, MIST.
Bangladesh Bridge Engineering Society.
Thesis Dissertation / Defence Committee, BUET (External Member).
National Steering Committee, Bangladesh National Building Code 2020 (former member).
UN-Habitat — United Nations Human Settlements Programme (Member).
Member, Retired Armed Forces Officers’ Welfare Association (RAOWA).

Previous Employment

Professorial Fellow, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, North South University (Spring 2018 – 18 January 2023).
Part-time Faculty, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, North South University (Fall 2014 – Fall 2017).
Dean, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) — from February 2013.
Chairman, Khulna Development Authority (KDA), Khulna (October 2010 – February 2013).
Registrar (second tenure), Bangladesh University of Professionals (7 March 2010 – 5 October 2010).
Founder Registrar, Bangladesh University of Professionals (2 March 2008 – 26 April 2009).
Senior Instructor (Professor), Civil Engineering Department, MIST (November 2004 – March 2010) — concurrently Dean, Head of Civil Engineering Department, and Acting Commandant (equivalent to Vice-Chancellor), MIST.
Instructor Class-A (Associate Professor), Civil Engineering Department, MIST (April 2001 – July 2007).
Commanding Officer, 19 Engineer Construction Battalion (July 2004 – November 2004) — maintenance and construction of roads and bridges.
Chief Engineer (Operations), East Timor, as a United Nations member (January 2000 – March 2001) — maintenance and reconstruction of roads, culverts, bridges and housing projects.
Commanding Officer, 5 Riverine Engineer Battalion (January 2000 – February 2001) — maintenance and reconstruction of river routes and their security.
Instructor Class-C/B (Lecturer / Assistant Professor), Engineers Centre and School, Qadirabad Cantt., Natore (September 1986 – November 1990).
Served in various capacities under Military Engineering units and other installations (June 1984 – January 2000), including Recce Officer, SO-2 (Design), Chief Engineer, Second-in-Command, Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quarter Master General, and PS to PSO to the Honourable Prime Minister.