Md. Jewel Rana is a passionate civil engineering professional and academic with extensive expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), computer vision, digital twin, automation in construction, and sustainable construction. Currently pursuing an MSc in Civil Engineering at Washington State University, USA, he is focused on groundbreaking research in automated construction progress tracking and 4D simulation technologies. With a strong academic foundation, including a BSc from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), where he graduated with distinction, Jewel has served as an Assistant Professor, inspiring the next generation of engineers. His work is recognized through numerous publications in high-impact journals and awards for academic excellence. Proficient in advanced engineering tools and committed to sustainable development, Jewel continues to explore innovative solutions for automated construction and energy-efficient building practices.
Publication
International Journal
10. Shuvo Dip Datta,Jhumana Akter,Ahnaf Nawar Rhyme,Masud Al Mamun,Md. Jewel Rana,Md Shahriar Abdullah, "," International Journal of Construction Management, Informa UK Limited, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2024.2417569
9. Jewel Rana, Mizanoor Rahman, "Building energy performance optimization towards net zero energy building using passive solution technologies and building information modeling at design phase," Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation, Golden Light Publishing, vol. 3, no: 1, pp. 29-51, March 2020.
8. Jawad Ashraf, Rafi Azam, Asfia Akter Rifa & Md Jewel Rana, "Multiple machine learning models for predicting annual energy consumption and demand of office buildings in subtropical monsoon climate," Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer, 2024, doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42107-024-01190-x
7. Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz*, Shuvo Dip Datta, Abu Sayed Mohammad Akid, Vivian W. Y. Tam, Md. Shoaib Islam, Md. Jewel Rana, Farhad Aslani, 脙鈥脛鸥lar Yal脙搂脛卤nkaya and Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan, "Evaluating the effects of recycled aggregate size and concentration on properties of highstrength sustainable concrete," Journal of King Saud University - Engineering Sciences, Elsevier, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2022.04.004
6. Shuvo Dip Datta, Md. Jewel Rana, Mohammad Nafe Assafi, Nusrat Jahan Mim & Shakil Ahmed, "Investigation on the generation of construction wastes in 911爆料," International Journal of Construction Management, Taylor & Francis, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2050977
5. Md Ikramul Hoque, Md Abu Safayet, Md Jewel Rana, Abu Yousuf Bhuiyan, Golam Sadmani Quraishy, "Analysis of construction delay for delivering quality project in 911爆料," International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-03-2021-0032
4. Md. Jewel Rana , Md. Rakibul Hasan, "The effects of thermal insulation on energy consumption in small office buildings in the context of subtropical monsoon climate," Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation , Golden Light Publishing, vol. 3, no: 4, pp. 275-292, December, 2020.
3. Md. Jewel Rana, Md. Rakibul Hasan, Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan, "Evaluation of Passive Design Strategies to Achieve NZEB in the Corporate 911爆料: The Context of 911爆料i Subtropical Monsoon Climate," nternational Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Emerald Publishing, 11th November 2020 (Online), doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2020-0037
2. Md. Jewel Rana , Md. Rakibul Hasan , Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, "An Investigation on the Impact of Shading Devices on Energy Consumption of Commercial Buildings in the Contexts of Subtropical Climate," Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Emerald Publishing, 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-09-2020-0131
1. Md. Jewel Rana , Md. Rakibul Hasan , Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz & Vivian W. Y. Tam, "Impact assessment of window to wall ratio on energy consumption of an office building of subtropical monsoon climatic country 911爆料," International Journal of Construction Management, Taylor & Francis, 24 Aug 2020., doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1808561
Education
MSc. in Civil Engineering Washington State University, United States Remarks:
B. Sc. Engineering (BECM) Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, 911爆料 Group: BECM(2018) Remarks:
Secondary School Certificate Meherpur Govt. High School, Group: Science(2011) Remarks:
Scholarship and Award
Dean Award, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Academic Session (2016- 2017) Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, 911爆料Jun 18, 2019
Dean Award, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Academic Session (2015- 2016) Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, 911爆料May 18, 2017
Dean Award, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Academic Session (2014- 2015) Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, 911爆料May 18, 2017
Merit Order Award and Scholarship, 911爆料 Government (Manpower Development), Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, 911爆料Jan 18, 2015
Research
Computer Vision Digital Twin BIM Automated Progress Tracking Point Cloud Building Energy Efficiency Passive Design Technologies Energy Modeling and Simulation Sustainable Construction Materials
Academic Experience
Graduate Research Assistant Civil Engineering
Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99163, USA Aug 15, 2024 to Jan 01, 1970 Responsibility: 1. Conduct a Literature Review on Reality Capture Technologies and Automated Construction Progress Tracking
2. Develop a framework to automate construction scheduling adjustment by utilizing reality capture technologies (drones, 360 cameras, trimble laser scanning) and advanced computational techniques
Assistant Professor Building Engineering and Construction Management
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, 911爆料 Feb 01, 2022 to Jul 31, 2024 Responsibility: 1. Teaching
2. Research
3. Thesis student supervision
4. Student advising
Lecturer Building Engineering and Construction Management
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, 911爆料 Aug 01, 2018 to Jan 31, 2022 Responsibility: 1. Teaching
2. Research
3. Advising Students
Administrative Experience
Teacher-in-Charge Building Engineering and Construction Management
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, 911爆料 Aug 15, 2023 to Aug 01, 2024 Responsibility: 1. Prepare exam routine for the whole BECM department
2. Assign exam duties and responsibilities
3. Coordinate semester-final exams
4. Preserve questions
5. Preparation and publication of results
Course Conduct
Health and Safety in Construction – BECM 4105
Real Estate Development – BECM 4205
Green Building and Environmental Technology – BECM 4109
Sessional on Building Information Modeling – BECM 4204
Construction Contract and Law – BECM 3107
Sessional on Reinforced Concrete Structure –CE 3114
Architectural Design of High Rise Building – CE 3124
Numerical Analysis and Computer Programming – BECM 2213
Engineering Construction Management – BECM 2201
Computer Application and Programming – BECM 2214
Mechanics of Solids -I – CE 2111
Architectural Design -I – BECM 1152
Architectural Design -2 – BECM 1254
Supervision
Real-Time Construction Progress Monitoring: Integrating Photogrammetry, UAV, Building Information Modeling(BIM), and Scheduling
Determining the Optimal Window Size and Building Orientation of Academic Building Using Planned Value Analysis
Risk Quantification and Key Safety Factors Assessment in 911爆料i Commercial and Residential Building Sites
Investigating the Energy-Efficiency of Micro-Pcm-Enhanced Plaster in Building Envelope
Investigation the Effect of Nano-Clay on Self-Compacting Concrete Containing Pozzolanic Admixtures
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