Shahriar Iqbal Raj

Research at a Glance

Jump to:6 Journal articles ↓1 Preprint ↓3 Book chapters ↓21 Conference papers ↓5 Online presentations & posters ↓8 Reports & other works ↓

Counted from this list · 44 entries, 2008 to 10 October 2026 · the one preprint is counted with reports and other works

Conference papers and posters make up most of the record. Journal articles and book chapters have grown since 2024.

Grouped by main topic from the titles in this list · 36 scholarly outputs (journal articles, preprint, book chapters, conference papers and posters); reports and design credits not included

Most recent work is on Dhaka’s metro and transit-oriented development; earlier work centred on energy use, rural housing and heritage.

Journal Articles 6

1. Ahmed, N., & Raj, S. I. (2026). Measuring transit-oriented development readiness in a declining central business district: A methodological framework for the Global South. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 10(2), 337–361. https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2026.v10n2-3
2. Raj, S. I., Shafi, T. T., & Mahmud, M. R. (2026). How rooftop gardening strengthens food security and urban resilience in post-pandemic Dhaka. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 10(1), 255–281. https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2026.v10n1-12
3. Raj, S. I., Wasif, T. H., Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. S. A. (2025). Superblock urbanism in Dhaka as a sustainable redevelopment strategy for Tejgaon Industrial Area. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 9(2), 495–526. https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2025.v9n2-9
4. Raj, S. I., Mohino, I., & Khatun, F. (2024). Socio-economic impact of the mass rapid transit (MRT) system in Dhaka: A case study of Mirpur stations. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 8(2), 436–459. https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2024.v8n2-9
5. Ahsan, M., Rahman, M. N., Raj, S. I., & Hossain, M. (2019). Dwelling unit prototypes for rural Bangladesh for greater adaptability to changing socioeconomic and environmental need. Protibesh: Journal of the Department of Architecture, BUET, 17(1). Article page
6. Rahman, M., Ibrahim, A., & Raj, S. I. (2008). Problems of architectural conservation in Bangladesh. Urban Space, (1), 79–90. ISSN 2008-0646.

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Preprints 1

1. Shareef, M. A., Ahsan, M., Butt, I., [other authors including Raj, S. I.], & Francescucci, A. (2026, January). Why do architectural firms adopt AI? Social influence, capability development, and the limits of utility-based models [Preprint]. Paper page

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Book Chapters 3

1. Oishee, A. N., & Raj, S. I. (2025). Assessing transit-oriented development opportunities: A comparative study of Dhaka’s mass rapid transit stations. In S. Bharule, S. Akimura, P. Tiwari, M. Morikawa, & K. E. Seetharam (Eds.), Urban transport transitions in developing Asia: From challenges to change (pp. 89–123). Asian Development Bank Institute. https://doi.org/10.56506/VWHR5318
2. Akkas, Z. S., Kamal, M. B., & Raj, S. I. (2025). Remittance and migration influencing the urban developments – Case of Cumilla, Bangladesh. In J. Marchwiński, M. Grochulska-Salak, & M. Leszczyńska-Domańska (Eds.), Miasto w kryzysie: Wybrane zagadnienia urbanistyczne, architektoniczne i budownictwa. Synergia w procesie zielonej transformacji [City in crisis: Selected urban planning, architectural and construction issues. Synergy in the green transformation process] (pp. 445–465). Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej. ISBN 978-83-8156-833-3. https://doi.org/10.17388/WUT.2025.0065.0000
3. Shareef, M. A., Mahmud, R., Raj, S. I., Attar, R. W., & Huda, S. S. M. S. (2025). Global trends and opportunities of healthcare driven by generative artificial intelligence and the behavioral attitude of older people in Bangladesh. In S. Bera, D. B. Rahut, S. Tian, Y. Yao, & D. Park (Eds.), Digitalization for improving elder care (pp. 189–210). Asian Development Bank Institute. https://doi.org/10.56506/WSEV2635

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Conference Papers and Presentations 21

1. [Authors to be confirmed, including Raj, S. I.] (2026). Integrating behavioral insights and urban infrastructural development around MRT stations in Dhaka. In XVIII Seminario Internacional de Investigación en Urbanismo (SIIU 2026), Barcelona (18–19 June 2026) and Quito (6–7 August 2026). Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Proceedings forthcoming.
2. Raj, S. I., Shafi, T. T., & Mahmud, M. R. (2026, May 7–8). Cultivating resilience: Socio-economic impacts and behavioral determinants of rooftop gardening in post-pandemic Mohammadpur. In M. Nikoofam & A. Mobaraki (Eds.), 9th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism – Abstract proceedings of ICCAUA2026 (p. 63). Alanya University, Istanbul, Türkiye. E-ISBN 978-625-95249-2-4. ★ Outstanding Article Presentation Award Published in full as journal article 2.
3. Ahmed, N., & Raj, S. I. (2026, May 7–8). Assessing the impact of adaptive transit-oriented development (TOD) in catalyzing urban renewal: The case of Dhaka’s Motijheel CBD. In M. Nikoofam & A. Mobaraki (Eds.), 9th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism – Abstract proceedings of ICCAUA2026 (p. 65). Alanya University, Istanbul, Türkiye. E-ISBN 978-625-95249-2-4. Published in full as journal article 1.
4. Raj, S. I., Shifat-E-Rabbi, M., Tazry, A., Arpa, N. R., & Hossain, F. M. A. (2026, May 7–8). Transit-oriented development and user perceptions: A comparative study of MRT stations in Dhaka. In M. Nikoofam & A. Mobaraki (Eds.), 9th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism – Abstract proceedings of ICCAUA2026 (p. 75). Alanya University, Istanbul, Türkiye. E-ISBN 978-625-95249-2-4. ★ Outstanding Article Presentation Award
5. Ahsan, M., Anik, A. S. A., & Raj, S. I. (2025, November). Decoding Mughal mosque geometry: A machine learning approach. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA 2025) (pp. 581–598). Istanbul Technical University & Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture, Istanbul, Türkiye. Paper page
6. Raj, S. I., Khatun, F., Faria, F. T. Z., & Shafi, T. T. (2025, June 19–20). Bridging the housing gap in Dhaka: Evaluating public-private partnership approaches for affordable and inclusive urban development. In XVII Seminario de Investigación en Urbanismo (SIIU2025), Valencia, Spain. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/siiu2025.2025.19795
7. Raj, S. I., Wasif, T. H., Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. S. A. (2025, May 8–9). Examining the superblock concept in Dhaka: A strategy for sustainable urban growth – A case of Tejgaon. In H. Ahmad Nia & R. Rahbarianyazd (Eds.), 8th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism – Abstract proceedings of ICCAUA2025 (p. 59). Alanya University, Alanya, Türkiye. E-ISBN 978-625-95249-1-7. ★ Best Presentation Award Published in full as journal article 3.
8. Shareef, M. A., Mahmud, R., Attar, R. W., Raj, S. I., Palanisamy, R., & Kumar, U. (2024, August 28–29). Healthcare for elderly people: Future trends and opportunities [Paper presentation]. Virtual Conference on Leveraging Digitalization for Elderly Care, Asian Development Bank Institute [Online conference].
9. Shareef, M. A., Mukerji, B., Raj, S. I., Attar, R. W., & Huda, S. S. M. S. (2024, August 22–23). Exploring the adoption criteria of artificial intelligence (AI) by small and medium enterprises. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Economics and Business Management (ICEBM), New York, USA.
10. Raj, S. I., Mohino, I., & Khatun, F. (2024, May 23–24). Socio-economic impact of mass rapid transit (MRT) system. In H. Ahmad Nia & R. Rahbarianyazd (Eds.), 7th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism – Abstract proceedings of ICCAUA2024 (p. 52). Municipality of Alanya, Alanya, Türkiye. E-ISBN 978-625-99484-1-6. Published in full as journal article 4.
11. Shams, I., Rahman, M., Raj, S. I., & Khandaker, N. (2024, February 7–9). Elucidation of the cause of efflorescence on clay-fired bricks in Bangladesh. In 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2024). Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh.
12. Shams, I. R., Rahman, M. M., Khandaker, N. R., & Raj, S. I. (2023, December 6–8). Action research on mitigation of salt deposit on clay fired bricks of Bangladesh for elucidating a sustainable solution. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on One Health, One World (OHOW 2023), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh. MDPI. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/17463
13. Raj, S. I., & Fahim, M. E. F. (2023, June). Reviving an old CPD by introducing a mass rapid transit station: A case from Dhaka. In XV Seminario Internacional de Investigación en Urbanismo (SIIU), Lisbon–Recife. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. https://doi.org/10.5821/siiu.12732
14. Raj, S. I., & Naem, A. S. M. J. (2022, January). Socioeconomic impact of the first mass rapid transit (MRT) in Dhaka. In Seminario Internacional de Investigación en Urbanismo (SIIU), Barcelona, Spain. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. https://doi.org/10.5821/siiu.11977
15. Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2019, January 21–22). North South University campus at Bashundhara: Strategies to improve energy use in urban university campus design in Bangladesh [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Sustainability in Built and Natural Environment, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
16. Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2017, August 4–5). An energy use study of North South University campus. In Z. N. Ahmed & M. A. R. Joarder (Eds.), 1st International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA 2017): Prospects and challenges of going green – Conference book of abstracts (p. 11). Green Architecture Cell (GrACe), Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
17. Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2017, July 28–31). Heritage conservation education: A case for introduction in the undergraduate architecture curriculum. In International Conference on Heritage Management Education and Practice: Exploring connections across disciplines and stakeholders – Pre-conference proceedings (p. 58). Centre for Heritage Management, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India.
18. Ahsan, M., Rahman, M. N., & Raj, S. I. (2015, September 9–11). Eco housing: Prototypical examples for rural Bangladesh. In M. Cucinella, G. Pentella, A. Fagnani, & L. D’Ambrosio (Eds.), PLEA 2015 Architecture in (R)Evolution: Book of abstracts, 31st International PLEA Conference, Bologna, Italy.
19. Raj, S. I., & Ahsan, M. (2014, June 16). Water efficiency in tall building in Dhaka: A case example. In A. Al-Muyeed (Ed.), Book of abstracts: 2nd Bangladesh convention on rainwater harvesting 2014 (p. 17). WaterAid Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-90017-8-2.
20. Ahsan, M., Hoque, M., & Raj, S. I. (2013, November 14–16). Bangladesh Bank head office – A case for energy based design in Bangladesh. In M. S. Osman, S. M. A. Islam, G. C. Saha, M. N. Islam, & M. A. Alam (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation (I3CIA 2013) (pp. 799–810). Center for Climate Change and Sustainability Research, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-33-7884-2.
21. Ahsan, M., Raj, S. I., Hossain, M., & Kundu, A. (2012, February 2–4). Architecture program structure in Bangladesh: A critical study. In International Seminar on Architecture: Education, Practice and Research (pp. 326–339). Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-33-4166-2.

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Online Conference Presentations and Posters (Sciforum, MDPI) 5

1. Raj, S. I., & Nafiz, R. (2025, March 5–7). Transit-oriented development in Dhaka: Enhancing urban mobility and infrastructure at Kazipara metro station. Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering Novel Frontiers for Green Urban Living [Online conference].
2. Ahsan, M., Raj, S. I., & Rahman, S. (2025, March 5–7). An agent-based study of greater pedestrian-level interaction in block-based housing [Poster presentation]. Smart Sustainable Cities 2025 [Online conference]. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19176
3. Chowdhury, N. I., Anik, A. S. A., Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2025, March 5–7). Transforming Gabtoli: A model for multimodal transit in rapidly growing cities. Smart Sustainable Cities 2025 [Online conference]. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19173
4. Sinthi, F. I., Raj, S. I., Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. S. A. (2025, March 5–7). Modular recycling hubs: Enhancing urban sustainability in smart cities—A case from Dhaka [Poster presentation]. Smart Sustainable Cities 2025 [Online conference]. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19174
5. Raj, S. I., Ahsan, M., & Kundu, A. (2024, October 14–16). Enhancing water security in commercial buildings through rainwater harvesting and innovative strategies: A case study in Dhaka, Bangladesh [Poster presentation]. 8th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences [Online conference]. https://sciforum.net/paper/view/19175

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Reports and Other Works 8

1. Raj, S. I. (2023). Campus fire safety policy for North South University. North South University.
2. Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2016, August). An energy use study: North South University permanent campus at Bashundhara [Research report, NSU Conference Travel and Research Grant]. Department of Architecture, North South University.
3. Raj, S. I. (2016). Construction management plan for the BATMUP – ATM Centre and Control Tower (ATMCCT), Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh [Report prepared for a public-private partnership project].
4. Raj, S. I. (2016). Emergency action plan for the BATMUP – ATM Centre and Control Tower (ATMCCT), Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh [Report prepared for a public-private partnership project].
5. Raj, S. I. (2015). Comprehensive fire safety report for Cutting Edge Limited [Report submitted to the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety].
6. Raj, S. I. (2015). Comprehensive fire safety report for Term Limited [Report submitted to the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety].
7. Raj, S. I. (2011). Heritage sketches [Illustrations]. In M. Rahman, City of an architect. Delvistaa Foundation. ISBN 978-984-33-2451-1.
8. Raj, S. I. (2009). [Book design]. In M. Rahman (Ed.), Old but new :: New but old: Architectural heritage conservation. UNESCO Dhaka. ISBN 978-984-33-0894-8.

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20+ years at NSUChair since 2024EHS+ Center Operations Director since 2019Consulting architect since 2004

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Credit distribution

Design Studio · 16.5 credits (56%)Construction & Technology · 4 credits (14%)Architectural History · 3 credits (10%)Graphics & Design Media · 6 credits (20%)

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Credit distribution

■Design Studio · 16.5 credits (56%)■Construction & Technology · 4 credits (14%)■Architectural History · 3 credits (10%)■Graphics & Design Media · 6 credits (20%)

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