Nasif Chowdhury
Lecturer, Department of Architecture
Military Institute of Science and Technology, MIST
E-mail: nasif@mist.arch.ac.bd, nasif.chow@gmail.com
Teaching / Research Interest:
Building Construction and Technology, Sustainability, Parametric Design, Art and Sculpture, Graphic Design
Educational Qualification:
- Master of Architecture (Ongoing)
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka,
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.)
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, 2022
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka, 2015
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka, 2013
Work Experience:
- LECTURER
Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) | 2023 – Present
Works as a lecturer at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka - 1216). Conducts multiple classes related to architectural design, fine arts, graphic design and computer applications. Guides students to improve their understanding of architectural design.
- ARCHITECT
Studio Morphogenesis Ltd. | 2022 – 2023
Worked as an Architect at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd. (Suite 2D, House 11, Road 14, Gulshan - 1, Dhaka - 1212). Has designed several spaces and elements. Has also successfully delivered architectural ideas to several clients. Has communicated with multiple vendors and craftsmen to carry out specific tasks and design details.
- GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Tirthosthan | 2021 – present
Works as a Graphic Designer at Tirthosthan (House - 3B, Ground Floor, Lake Circus, Kalabagan, Dhaka). Has designed and illustrated multiple murals and other elements for different spaces. Has also worked on many UI and UX designs.
- ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Studio Morphogenesis Ltd. | 2021
Worked as an Architectural Intern at Studio Morphogenesis Ltd., designing certain elements and spaces. Has also created several architectural presentations, 3D models and physical models.
Awards/ Honours:
- HONOURABLE MENTION
Architecture Students Association (ArcSA), BUET - Logo Design Competition | 2020
Received “honourable mention” in the Official Logo Design Competition for and by ArcSA.
Academic Achievements and Scholarships:
- Dean’s List Scholarship, BUET | 2022
Received Dean’s List Scholarship for outstanding performance in the January 2019 semester at BUET.
- Merit List Scholarship, BUET | 2016 - 2022
Received Merit List Scholarship for outstanding performance in several semesters at BUET.
- Education Board Scholarship, HSC | 2016
Received Education Board Scholarship for outstanding performance in HSC exams.
Publications:
- EDITOR
STUDIO X | 2023
Edited and coordinated the production of STUDIO X, a compilation of projects and theses done by the students of Batch ’15 (Ayomoy ’15), Department of Architecture, BUET during their final term.
Conference/ Workshops/ Short Courses:
- VOLUNTEER
Social Architecture Workshop | 2022
Participated as a Volunteer at the Social Architecture Workshop organisedby Oxfam and NGO Forum. Coordinated with other architects and the host communities of Whykong, Teknaf, Bangladesh to figure out solutions regarding water scarcity and environmental sanitation. Also delivered a presentation containing solutions to various stakeholders.
Volunteering and Social Contribution:
- STUDENT DELEGATE
Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) Student Jamboree | 2021
Participated as a Student Delegate at the ARCASIA Student Jamboree 2021 on behalf of the Institute of Architects, Bangladesh (IAB) in 2021. Coordinated students from different universities and delivered an online presentation according to the task statement mentioned in the task paper.
- VOLUNTEER
ARCASIA Forum 20 | 2019
Participated as a Transportation Volunteer at the ARCASIA Forum 20. Guided many international delegates to their designated places according to the schedule and helped them visit different architectural sites in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- VOLUNTEER
Urban Thinker’s Campus (UTC) - BUET | 2019
Participated as a Volunteer at the Urban Thinker’s Campus (UTC) organized by BUET. Guided many delegates and guests to their designated places according to the schedule. Also coordinated with the organizers to carry out the event properly.
Software Proficiency:
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit,
Archicad, Sketchup,
Enscape, Lumion,
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects. Adobe XD)
Clip Studio, Procreate,
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
