Ahsan, M., & Ahmed Anik, A. K. M. S. (Eds.). (in press). Thesis Book Spring 2024, Department of Architecture, North South University. Dhaka: North South University Press, Binimoy Printers.

Ahsan, M., & Ahmed, S. (in review). Exploring view and radiation efficiency potentials of a housing block morphology in Dhaka. Journal of Architecture (JA), BUET, 19(1). Department of Architecture, BUET.

Raj, S. I., Hossain, T., Ahsan, M., & Ahmed Anik, A. K. M. S. (2025, May). Examining the superblock concept in Dhaka: A strategy for sustainable urban growth – A case of Tejgaon. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism (ICCAUA‑2025), Alanya University, Turkey.

Islam Sinthi, F., Raj, S. I., Ahsan, M., & Ahmed Anik, A. K. M. S. (2025). Modular recycling hubs: Enhancing urban sustainability in smart cities—A case from Dhaka. Paper presented at Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering Novel Frontiers for Green Urban Living (Infrastructure track). Sciforum. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19174

Ahsan, M., Raj, S. I., & Rahman, S. (2025). An agent-based study of greater pedestrian level interaction in block-based housing. Paper presented at Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering Novel Frontiers for Green Urban Living (Infrastructure track). Sciforum. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19176

Chowdhury, N. I., Ahmed Anik, A. K. M. S., Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2025). Transforming Gabtoli: A model for multimodal transit in rapidly growing cities. Paper presented at Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering Novel Frontiers for Green Urban Living (Urban Operations track). Sciforum. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19173

Sharmin, R., & Ahsan, M. (2023). An evaluation of daylight illuminance performance for visual comfort and determination of the environmental impact of artificial lighting energy consumption. Southeast University Journal of Architecture, 3(1), 37–45.

Ahsan, M. (2022). Fifty years of an architecture of independence. In S. U. Ahmed (Ed.), 50 Years of Bangladesh: A Tale of a Miracle (pp. 325–337). Dhaka: Prothoma Prokashan.

Ahsan, M. (2021). Projects. In N. Islam & M. A. Riyaad (Eds.), 50 Years of Architecture of Bangladesh. Dhaka: The University Press Limited.

Raj, S. I., Ahsan, M., & Kundu, A. (2024, October 14). Enhancing water security in commercial buildings through rainwater harvesting and innovative strategies: A case study in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Paper presented at the 8th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences (ECWS-8). Sciforum. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19175

Ahsan, M., Rahman, M. N., Raj, S. I., & Hossain, M. (2019). Dwelling unit prototypes for rural Bangladesh for greater adaptability to changing socioeconomic and environmental needs. Protibesh, 17(1). Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology.

Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2019). North South University campus at Bashundhara: Strategies to improve energy use in urban university campus design in Bangladesh. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainability in the Natural and Built Environment (iCSNBE-2019). STAMCA & Global Circle for Scientific, Technological and Management Research, Australia.

Ahsan, M. (2018). Architectural conservation: An overview. In S. U. Ahmed (Ed.), Conservation of Nimtali Deuri – A Historical and an Architectural Study (pp. 10–40). Dhaka: Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.

Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2017). An energy use study of North South University campus. In International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA). Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology.

Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2017). Heritage conservation education: A case for introduction in the undergraduate curriculum. In International Conference on Heritage Management Education and Practice (p. 58). Ahmedabad: Center for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad University.

Ahsan, M., Rahman, M. N., & Raj, S. I. (2015). Eco-housing: Prototypical examples for rural Bangladesh. In M. Cucinella, G. Pentalla, A. Fagnani, & L. D’Ambrosio (Eds.), PLEA2015 Architecture in (R)Evolution – Book of Abstracts, 31st International PLEA Conference, Bologna, Italy.

Ahsan, M., & Rahman, M. N. (2013). Eco housing in Bangladesh: The Housing & Building Research Institute experience. In Architecture Response and Responsibility: CAA Conference Abstracts [CD]. Commonwealth Association of Architects.

Ahsan, M., Hoque, M., & Raj, S. I. (2013). Bangladesh Bank head office – A case for energy-based design in Bangladesh. In S. Osman et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation (I3CIA-2013) (pp. 799–810). Center for Climate Change and Sustainability Research (3CSR), DUET.

Ahsan, M., Raj, S. I., Hossain, M., & Kundu, A. (2012). Architecture program structure in Bangladesh: A critical study. In International Seminar on Architecture: Education Practice and Research. Department of Architecture, BUET.

Ahsan, M., & Rahman, M. N. (2011). Eco-housing: Material technologies for a sustainable built environment. In International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (CERIE 2011). Sylhet: SUST.

Ahsan, M., Rahman, M. N., & Salam, A. (2010). Indigenous housing for disaster-prone areas: Current and future trend. In Seminar on Risk Resilient Infrastructures: Role of Education and Training, BUET-Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention & Urban Safety (BUET-JIDPUS) and CDMP.

Ahsan, M. (2009). Study on eco-housing, ferro cement floating house and polymer in cement concrete using indigenous material. Final Report. Housing & Building Research Institute (HBRI), Dhaka.

Ahsan, M., & Rahman, M. N. (2009). Eco-housing. In Research and Development Program, Annual Report 2007: The Year in Review (pp. 9–16). Dhaka: Housing & Building Research Institute.

Rahman, M., & Ahsan, M. (2009). The Nawabs and the Ahsan Manjil: The society, politics, architecture and conservation. In M. Rahman (Ed.), Old but New: New but Old. Architectural Heritage Conservation. Dhaka: UNESCO.

Ahsan, M., & Rahman, M. (2007). Emerging issues in architecture. In Society, Architects and Emerging Issues in Architecture: Proceedings of the 18th CAA Conference, Dhaka 2006 (pp. 153–160). Dhaka: Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) and Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB).

Ahsan, M., & Rahman, M. (2007). Architecture addressing poverty: Emerging issues in Bangladesh. In Architecture for the Economically Disadvantaged: International Seminar (pp. 36–42). Dhaka: Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology.

Ahsan, M. (2001). Integrating terracotta with the building industry: An effort to revive the dying trade & economic uplift of the village potter. In K. I. Ahmed (Ed.), Low-Income Housing: Multi-Dimensional Research Perspectives (pp. 74–82). Dhaka: Grameen Trust.

Principal Researcher. (2024–2025). Professional practice of architectural firms and application of generative artificial intelligence (GAI): Firms adoption criteria and scalability. Research Grant, North South University (NSU).

Co-Investigator. (2024–2025). Student attrition in higher education: An application of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in predicting factors leading to dropouts among senior architecture students in Bangladesh private universities. Research Grant, CTRG, North South University (NSU). Principal Investigator: Dr. Sharif Shams Imon.

Principal Investigator. (2020–2021). The archeology & architecture of Mughal mosques in Dhaka. Final Report, CTRG-20-SEPS-01, Office of Research, North South University (NSU).

Principal Researcher. (2013–2014). Energy auditing and green campus building of North South University. Research Grant, North South University (NSU).

Sub-Project Manager. (2011–2012). Building Technology & Material Research Lab. UGC/HEQEP/NSU Project Grant (CP-449).

Researcher. (2008). A study on eco-housing, ferro cement floating house & polymer in cement concrete using indigenous material. Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI).

Principal Researcher. (2000). Integrating terracotta with the building industry – an effort to revive the dying trade & economic uplift of the village potter. Research Grant, The Grameen Trust, Program for Research on Poverty Alleviation (PRPA).

Tau Sigma Delta. (2006). National Honor Society for Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA.

Student Marshall. (2006). 95th Annual Commencement, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA.

Distinguished Service Award. (2005). East-West Center, USA.

Degree Fellowship. (2003). East-West Center, USA / ADB-JSP Program.

Sharfuddin Scholarship. Awarded by BUET for highest academic performance in class up to the fourth year.

Merit Scholarships. Awarded by BUET for ranking among the top three/five academic performers in class.

(2006) Doctorate in Architecture, USA, University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Architecture
Doctorate Topic: A Regional Application of Sustainable Architecture: Principles & Practices for an Urban Neighborhood Design in Bangladesh. 

(2000) Bachelor in Architecture (B.Arch)
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Distinction: First Class 2nd Position in Class

(February 2016 - to date) Associate Professor, North South University, Department of Architecture

(2008-February, 2016) Assistant Professor, North South University, Department of Architecture
Plot-15, Block-B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh 

(2006-2007) Senior Lecturer, North South University, Department of Architecture
Plot-15, Block-B, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh

(Spring 2006) Design Studio Teacher, Bachelor of Architecture Program/ Graduate Assistance, University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Architecture, USA

(Fall 2005) Teaching Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Architecture, USA

(2000-3) Lecturer, Department of Architecture, the University of Asia Pacific, Block E, House 51, Road 4A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209, Dhaka

(2012) Green Building Advisor
United States Green Building Council administered Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certificate Pursuing first commercial green building project in Bangladesh, Cityscape International Ltd.

(2007-8) Research Project Consultant
Eco-Housing Research Project, Housing & Building Research Institute (HBRI) Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh (July 2007 – December 2008)

(2004) Internship, GENSLER
2 Harrison St. San Francisco, California, American Institute of Architects Professional Internship/training 

(2004) Internship, Kober, Hanssen, Mitchel (KHMA) Architects
Merchant Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, American Institute of Architects Professional Internship/training 

(2000) M.A. Saud & Partners, Dhaka – Design Architect

Architecture Design Studios:

ARC 111: Foundation Design Studio - Artistic Development
ARC 213: Allied Design Studio - Dimension and Product
ARC 316: Professional Studies Studio - Form & Function 
ARC 318: Professional Studies Studio III - Complex Function
ARC 418: Design & Allied Studies Studio I
ARC 419: Design & Allied Studies Studio II
ARC 510: Advanced Studies Studio I
ARC 596: Thesis Documentation - Research Development
ARC 519: Advanced Studies Studio II - Thesis Project

Architecture Graphics Studio:

ARC 122: Graphics II - Rendering

Lecture Courses:

ARC 133: Parameters in Design I - Aesthetics & Design
ARC 200: Crafts & Design - Observation & Documentation
ARC 242: Architectural Heritage II - World II
ARC 271: Construction I - Materials
ARC 272: Construction II - Technology
ARC 273: Construction III - Workshop
ARC 334: Parameters in Design II - Theory & Methods
ARC 343: Architectural Heritage III - India
ARC 346: Architectural Heritage IV - Contemporary South & Southeast Asia
ARC 466: Ecology & Bioclimatic Design
ARC 492: Independent Study

(Since 2000) Full Member, Institute of Architects, Bangladesh (A 215)

(Since 2014) Member, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Atlanta, USA

(Since 2006) Member Japan-ADB Scholarship Alumni Association (JASAA)

(Since 2021) Member International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)

1. Sustainable Architecture
2. Green Building
3. Energy Efficiency in Architecture