Muzaiana Naomi Khan
Assistant Professor
Academic Qualifications:
1. Masters of Architecture (in Urban Design), Jadavpur University (Kolkata, India)
2. Bachelors of Architecture, BRAC University.
3. Advanced Level Certificate, Edexcel International, European Standard School (ESS).
4. Ordinary Level Certificate, Edexcel International, Willes Little Flower School.
Professional Experience:
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University. From December 2025- Present
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Stamford University, Bangladesh. From February 28, 2024 to November 30, 2025
3. Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Stamford University, Bangladesh. From November 26, 2018 to February 27, 2024
4. Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Stamford University, Bangladesh. From May 4, 2016 to November 25, 2018
5. Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University. From April 2013 to June 2013
6. A'Level and O’Level Assistant Teacher, Summation School of Science. From June 2004 to April 2007
7. Associate Architect, Tanya Karim NR Khan and Associates. From June 2012 to May 2013
8. Architectural Intern, Marina Tabassum Architects. From May 2011 to September 2011
EXPERIENCES OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND CORPORATE ACTIVITIES:
1. Member of IAB Printing and Publication Committee, 23rd Executive Council.
2. Member of Exam Coordination of the Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh, since Fall- 2020.
3. Member of Program Coordination since of the Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh, since Summer-2025.
4. Member of Tuition Fees Monitoring Cell committee for the Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh, since Fall- 2020.
5. Member of Administrative Coordination of the Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh, since Summer-2016 to Fall 2020.
6. Program Coordinator of the Re-View lecture series since November, 2017.
7. Thesis Supervisor.
8. Successfully conducted a comprehensive survey for the Self-Assessment Program on Data Sharing for the Dept. of Arch, Stamford University Bangladesh, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Sarah Bashneen. The survey data was collected from a total of 284 stakeholders such as existing graduating students, alumni, faculties, non- academic staff and employers. Collected data was analyzed and a report was prepared based on the survey result.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT OF ARCHITECTURE:
1. Worked with a low income community to help them come up with an innovative approach of low income housing design in Dakshin Rishipotti-south of Bhairab that would adapt to climate changes under the guidance of university professors. (Group Project: 4th year-1st semester, B.Arch)
2. Worked with a group of students from Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) in collaboration with Centre for Built Environment (CBE), Kolkata, to carry out a survey and prepare a report on the choice and the route of all forms of public transportation for the university students studying in Kolkata, India. (March – October 2014)
Area of Interest
Urban Design, Housing, History of Bengal, History of Art and Architecture, Design Adaptation to Climate Change, Disaster Management, Traveling, Music and Movies.
Research Work
WORKSHOPS:
1. Two (2) days long workshop on Managing Change for Enhancing Quality in Higher Education
Mentor: Dr. K. S. Gupta
Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Stamford University Bangladesh on April 7-8, 2018 Content: Lectures, audio-visual demonstration, group discussions and assignment presentation.
2. Data Sharing on Self-Assessment Report (Draft)
Organized by Self-Assessment Committee, Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh on July 29, 2017. Content: Lectures and discussions on report presentation.
3. Outcome Based Curriculum Design
Organized by Self-Assessment Committee, Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh on May 14, 2017. Content: Lectures, group discussions and assignment presentation.
4. International Workshop on Project Management for Urban Design and Development Professionals
Mentor: Sakil Malik
Organized by Department of Architecture, Stamford University Bangladesh and World learning Inc. in association with Global Centre for Innovation and learning, Washington DC, USA on May 7, 2018 Content: Lectures, group discussions and assignment presentation.
5. Outcome Based Curriculum Design
Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Stamford University Bangladesh on February 26, 2017. Content: Lectures, group discussions and assignment presentation.
6. Six (6) days long Faculty Training Program
Organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Stamford University Bangladesh in Nov- Dec 2016. Content: Lectures, audio-visual demonstration, group discussions and assignment presentation.
7. Sustainable Urban Waterscape- Issues, Challenges and Prospects
Organized by Department of Architecture, Jadavpur University, Kolkata on February 8, 2014 Content: Paper Presentation and group discussions.
SEMINARS:
1. ARCASIA Forum 20, Dhaka 2019.
Organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and ARCASIA at BICC on NOV 3 and 4, 2019.
2. One day symposium on Challenges of Teaching Architectural History
Organized by Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) t IAB Centre on July 21, 2018
3. Spanish Architecture Lecture Series by Hector Fernandez
Organized by Department of Architecture, BRAC University at IAB Center, October 17, 2017.
4. Two Talks and a Conversation: Doshi/Pallasmaa
Key note speaker: Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa and the master Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi Organized by Bengal Institute at the Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh (KIB) Auditorium, November 15, 2016.
5. Urban Mobility in Public Transport
Organized by Centre for Built Environment, Kolkata, India and Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, on August, 2014
6. 2nd International Convention of SPIC MACAY
Organized by Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture amongst Youth in association with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and The Hindu at IIT Madras, Chennai, on June 8-14, 2014
7. Four (4) Days International Symposium, Cities under Restoration
Organized by Centre for Built Environment at ICCR Complex, Kolkata, Nov 18-21, 2013.
8. Two (2) days long International Symposium, Sound Square, A new Age Urban Space.
Organized by: ICC, KMOMA and CREDAI Bengal, at Taj Gateway Hotel, Kolkata, February 13-14, 2014
JOURNAL PAPER:
1. Stamford Journal of Environment and Human Habitat (SJEHH), Vol 6; July 2017, pp 115-124. ISSN: 2226-8898. Paper Title: The Impact of Transformation on Spatial Quality in a Rural Homestead of Bangladesh; Case Study – Bhuiyan Bari, Shaktola, Comilla.
Authors: Sabbir Ahmed Raju, Muzaiana Naomi Khan, Nabila Noshin
2. Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), Vol 13, MARCH 2020, pp 102-114, ISSN: 2075-9363
Paper Title: Rethinking the Neighbourhood Parks of Dhaka City Through the Spectacle of Universal Design to Ensure Accessibility for the Differently Abled People.
Authors: Sarah Bashneen Suchana, Muzaiana Naomi Khan, Sumaiya Murshida Shoilee
3. International Journal of Research- GRANTHAALAYAH, Vol 9, March 2021, pp 321-337, ISSN: 2350-0530
Paper Title: Analzying Spatial-Physical Layout of Urban Bazars: A way to bring back the Public Spaces inside Marketplaces with a Consideration for Safety Issues.
Authors: Muzaiana Naomi Khan, Saniya Tabassum
CONFERENCE PAPER:
1. Climate change adaptation: Evidences from best-practice in Coastal areas (Year 2021)
Published by: Alumni Association of German Universities in Bangladesh (AAGUB) and supported by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. pp 149-166, ISBN no. 978-984-35-18396-2
Paper Title: Climate Adaptive Modular Architectural Platform Design for School in Water-logged Coastal Regions of Bangladesh.
Authors: Sharif Tousif Hossain, Muzaiana Naomi Khan
THESIS:
1. Masters of Architecture: Mass Rapid Transit System and Urban Development of a Secondary CBD in a City: Case Study of Sher e Bangla Nagar Park area, Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Bachelors of Architecture: Jagatpur Ashram- A Spiritual Hermitage amidst Mountainous Region: Unoshottorpara, Raojan, Chittagong, Bangladesh.