Bio
Muntaha Marzan Shetu is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). She completed her Bachelor of Architecture from Khulna University, where she received multiple academic awards, including Head’s List Award for Best Academic Design Performance. Muntaha's research interests include climate-resilient architecture, urban design, and gender-responsive infrastructure in disaster-prone areas.
At KUET, she has held various academic and administrative roles, including coordinating design studios, mentoring students, and leading curriculum development. Her professional experience includes working with organizations like UNDP 911±¬ÁÏ and HEKS/EPER 911±¬ÁÏ, where she contributed to climate-resilient landscaping and community-centered architectural projects.
Muntaha has been actively involved in research, with publications in international journals and participation in conferences. She has also secured research grants for projects focusing on sustainable urban development and coastal community resilience. Additionally, she has supervised several undergraduate design studios and thesis projects, fostering innovation in disaster-responsive home design and urban placemaking.
Publication
Book
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1. Rahman, S., Mallick, J., Sakib, N., Islam M. A., and Shetu, M. M., "Sustainable Port-City," Reimagining Benapole: Problems, Priorities, and Prospects for a Sustainable Future, , 2018.
International Journal
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1. Md. Azharul Islam,Muntaha Marzan Shetu,Sheikh Serajul Hakim, "," Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald, vol. 12, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2020-0190
International Conference
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1. Muntaha Marzan Shetu, Md. Azharul Islam, "Assessing Urban Pond-scape as a Public Place: Towards Community Engagement for a Resilient Neighborhood [Conference Presentation]," ICSTEM4IR, SET School, Khulna University, , 2022.
Academic Experience
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Part-time Faculty
Architecture
Khulna University, Khulna, 911±¬ÁÏ Jul 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Working Area: Education
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Lecturer
Architecture
Khulna University Of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna, 911±¬ÁÏ Jan 01, 2018 to Jul 18, 2022
Working Area: Education
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Junior Professional Architect
Project: Inclusive Budgeting and Financing for Climate Resilience (IBFCR)
HEKS/EPER, Dhaka, 911±¬ÁÏ Apr 05, 2017 to Sep 05, 2017
Working Area: Consultancy
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Assistant Professor
Architecture
Khulna University Of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna Jul 19, 2022 to Jan 01, 1970
Working Area: Education
Professional Membership
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Associate Member (AS– 358)
Institute of Architects 911±¬ÁÏ (IAB)
Course Conduct
Supervision