As an academician, I look into how buildings represent transnational identity and diasporic negotiations in the US. My master’s thesis was focused on the architecture of mosques developed by South Asian immigrants in the Greater Houston Area since the passing of the 1965 Hart-Cellar Act. My PhD research explores how the lived experiences of the South Asian American Sunnis have helped shape the spatial and visual characteristics of mosques in Greater Houston through cultural syncretism.
Publication
Book Chapter
2. Syeda Tahmina Tasnim, Humayra Alam, "Cultural Heritage and Urban Identity in 911±¬ÁÏ: A Look at ‘JOBBAR’S BOLI KHELA’," Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH). Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2022.
1. Humayra Alam, Nomrota Sarkar, and Md. Khalid Hossain, "Architecture of Historical Mosques: A Typological Study on the Archaeological Site of Barobazar," Sustainable Tourism, Culture and Heritage Promotion: Development, Management and Connectivity, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2024.
National Journal
1. Humayra Alam, Md. Raihan Khan, "," Journal of Engineering Science, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), vol. 09, no: 2, pp. 109-118, 2018.
International Conference
2. Humayra Alam, "Home and Memory," Place & Displacement, Micro-Narratives of (Un) Settlement, School of Architecture, University of Sheffield, 2022.
1. Humayra Alam, Syeda Tahmina Tasnim, "," ICERIE, School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 911±¬ÁÏ, 2021.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture Texas A&M University, United States Remarks:
Master of Science in Architecture (02 Years) Texas A&M University, United States Remarks:
Bachelor of Architecture (5 Years) Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, 911±¬ÁÏ Group: Architecture(2017) Remarks:
Scholarship and Award
Catherine L. Gauldin Endowed Scholarship in Architecture
Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
University Lechner Scholarship Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
David G. Woodcock Heritage Conservation Award Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Charles F. Dean Memorial Scholarship Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Edward J. Romieniec Graduate Fellowship in Architecture Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Catherine L. Gauldin Endowed Scholarship in Architecture Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
TOMFRA/ Raiford L. Stripling Memorial Scholarship for Advancement of Preservation Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Catherine and Key Kolb Endowed Scholarship Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Helping Hands Scholarship Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Morpholio Inside2015 Jury Winner, One project (Category: Future Voices) Honorable Mention, One project ( Category: Future Voices)
Research
Spatiality of South Asian American (SAA) Sunni Mosques in Greater Houston
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor Architecture Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna Feb 01, 2022 to Jan 01, 1970 Responsibility: Education
Lecturer Architecture Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna Jan 16, 2018 to Jan 31, 2022 Working Area: Education
Architect Style Living Architects Ltd., Chattogram Oct 16, 2017 to Jan 14, 2018
Certificate in Historic Preservation, Texas A&M University.
Course Conduct
Buddhist and Hindu Architecture of Indian Subcontinent (The section on Buddhist Architecture), Level 2 Term I. Islamic Architecture in the Indian Subcontinent (The section focusing on Delhi or Imperial Style), Level 2 Term II. Urban Design (The section on urban evolution focusing on ancient times, Greek and Roman periods, medieval cities, renaissance and baroque periods, industrial city, reform movements, and contemporary approaches), Level 3 Term II. Architecture of Bengal (The section focusing on ancient, medieval, and modern periods), Level 4 Term I. Architectural Conservation (Conservation processes, policies, national and international legislation), Level 4 Term II. Design Studio I (Level 1 Term I) Design Studio II (Level 1 Term II) Design Studio III (Level 2 Term I) Design Studio IV (Level 2 Term II) Architectural Graphics I (Level 1 Term I) Architectural Graphics II (Level 1 Term II) Graphic Design (Level 3 Term I) Computer Graphics I (Level 1 Term I) Computer Graphics II (Level 1 Term II) Photography (Level 2 Term I)
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