Jannatul Ferdows Nowrin
Lecturer, Civil Engineering
United International University (UIU)
Civil engineering graduate with experience in travel behavior modeling, network optimization, and pavement stabilization. Committed to pursuing advanced research that contributes to sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.
About Me
Civil engineering graduate with experience in travel behavior modeling, network optimization, and pavement stabilization. Committed to pursuing advanced research that contributes to sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.
Education
BSc in Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Major: Transportation Engineering
Minor: Geotechnical Engineering
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
Holy Cross College
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Secondary School Certificate, Science
Shariatpur Government Girls' High School
Shariatpur, Bangladesh
Research Interests
Asphalt Binder Behavior
Subgrade Stabilization
Travel Demand Modeling
Network Design and Optimization
Research Experience
Assessing the Suitability of E-Rickshaws as Electric Paratransit in Heterogeneous Urban Traffic
OngoingSupervisor: Dr. Md. Hadiuzzaman, Professor, Dept. of CE, BUET
Sep. 2025 – Present
- Completed a structured literature review on E-rickshaw usage, operations, and safety; synthesized evidence for first/last-mile contexts.
- Developing a questionnaire survey on acceptability and safety to assess adoption potential.
Sustainable Soil Stabilization using MICP and EICP
OngoingSupervisor: Dr. Md. Azijul Islam, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CE, BUET
Jun. 2025 – Present
- Developed MICP/EICP protocols by extracting and validating urease sources from jack bean, jackfruit seeds, and yeast; established enrichment, isolation, and activity assays.
- Running soil stabilization trials; testing strength/durability to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Pavement Stabilization in Bangladesh: A Review of Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Review WorkSupervisor: Dr. Mohammad Shariful Islam, Professor, Dept. of CE, BUET
Jun. 2025 – Sep. 2025
- Reviewed chemical (cement; lime; fly ash; rice husk ash; sugarcane bagasse ash), mechanical (RAP; jute geotextile; gradation/compaction), and biological (MICP; EICP) stabilization methods for base/subbase soils in Bangladesh.
- Concluded with quantified effects of each method.
An Integrated Framework of Feeder Mode Prediction with Route Optimization for Mass Rapid Transit Connectivity
Undergraduate ThesisSupervisor: Dr. Md. Hadiuzzaman, Professor, Dept. of CE, BUET
Jan. 2024 – Mar. 2025
- Built an integrated framework combining machine learning, behavioral modeling, and network optimization for feeder service planning.
- Conducted household surveys; extracted service quality indicators via EFA/CFA; trained Random Forest classifier to predict preferred feeder modes.
- Developed spatial road network model in MATLAB; implemented Dijkstra's algorithm for route optimization.
- Proposed optimization scenarios and visualization to enhance multimodal mobility planning.
Publications & Presentations
Journal Publications
A data-driven framework for enhancing mass rapid transit accessibility
Transportation Research Record (TRR), In preparation
In preparationConference Proceedings
An integrated framework of feeder mode prediction with route optimization for mass rapid transit connectivity
105th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB 2026), Washington, D.C., USA, 2025
Accepted for presentationPavement stabilization in Bangladesh: A review of conventional and emerging techniques
8th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2026), Khulna, Bangladesh, 2025
Accepted for presentationProfessional Experience
Teaching Experience
Currently Teaching
- Fluid Mechanics
- Surveying
- GIS and Remote Sensing Lab
- Civil Engineering Drawing I
Project Experience
Transformation of BUET Cafeteria into Modern Café and Study Space
Capstone ProjectSupervisors: Dr. Tahsin Reza Hossain, Dr. Mohammed Kabirul Islam, Dr. Tanvir Ahmed, Dr. Annesha Enam
Dec. 2023 – Mar. 2025
- Led planning, design, and feasibility assessment integrating structural, geotechnical, transportation, and environmental aspects.
- Produced structural drawings in AutoCAD; designed RC members—beams, columns, slabs, shear walls, and pile foundations—using ETABS.
- Conducted cost estimation, financial and economic analysis using spreadsheets; prepared EIA and SIA reports.
- Presented findings through detailed reports and professional presentations.
High-Rise Building Design Using ETABS
Jun. 2024
- Structural analysis and serviceability checks.
MATLAB-Based Material Estimation Tool
Aug. 2022
- Automated material estimation for RC elements.
Activities & Involvement
Extracurricular Activities
General Secretary
Environment Watch BUET
2023–2025
Planned and organized 3+ seminars and environment-themed competitions with 100+ participants.
Additional General Secretary
ITE BUET Student Chapter
2024–2025
Arranged events and knowledge-sharing sessions related to transportation engineering.
Community Involvement
Winter Clothing Distribution Drive
BUET Student Community
2023–2024
Distributed winter clothing to underprivileged communities in Dhaka.
Iftar for the Needy
BUET Civil Engineering Batch'19
2023–2024
Coordinated community iftar program for low-income individuals during Ramadan.
Blood Donor
Badhan BUET Unit
2021–Present
Active blood donor and volunteer in donation and awareness campaigns.
Technical Skills
Software & Tools
Programming
Languages
Awards & Scholarships
BUET Academic Merit Scholarship
2020–2025
All eight terms for being in the top 5% of class.
Dean's List Award
2020–2025
Four levels of study; Top 10% over two consecutive terms.
Education Board Scholarship
2017
For exceptional results in SSC exam.
Get In Touch
Contact Information
Address
Shanarpar, Narayanganj - 1420, Bangladesh
Let's Collaborate
I'm always interested in hearing about new research opportunities, collaborations, or discussing sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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