Dr. Md. Maruf Hossain is a distinguished architect and academic, with over two decades of experience bridging professional practice and higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and Urbanism from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), Spain; a Master’s in Environmental and Renewable Energy Systems from Gifu University, Japan; and a Bachelor of Architecture from BUET, Bangladesh.
Dr. Hossain currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at North South University, where he mentors aspiring architects by integrating international perspectives with local architectural and urban contexts. His research focuses on sustainable urban development and climate change resilience, especially in relation to governance structures and housing challenges across Bangladesh.
Beyond academia, Dr. Hossain holds the position of Secretary (Education) in the 26th Executive Committee of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) and Member Secretary, Boad of Architecture Education (BOAE) . He also serves as a national consultant for diverse institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial projects, contributing his expertise to shape the built environment with purpose and impact.
His interdisciplinary lens and global academic exposure uniquely position him to address complex urban challenges with strategic depth and innovative vision.
Journal articles
- Hossain M. and M Samiha, - “Identification and Prioritization of Climate Resilient Urban Governance Indicators for Vulnerable Cities of Bangladesh: Insights from the Local Stakeholders & the Experts opinion”, Journal of Law and Sustainable Development, ISSN: 2764-41 70. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55908/sdgs.v12i7.3757
- Hossain M., and Fernandez-Guell J. M. – “Developing Climate Resilience Urban Governance in Bangladesh, Vulnerability Assessment of Climate Change Impact in Intermediate Cities and Understanding Local Governance” – Cuadernos de Investigación Urbanística, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20868/ciur.2022.143.5001
- Ahsan M., Hossain M. and et al - “Prototypical Dwelling Units for Rural Bangladesh for Greater Adaptability to Climate Change” - Protibesh (Environment), Journal of the Department of Architecture, BUET.- 2019.
- Hossain M., Yoshino J., Takashi Y., “Investigation of urbanization influence on the climate of Tokai area, Japan using an urbanized mesoscale meteorological model”. - Protibesh (Environment), Journal of the Department of Architecture, BUET.- 2007
International Conference
- Hossain M., and Fernandez-Guell J. M, - "Exploring Local Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Fast Growing Cities of Bangladesh" at the conference "London - Livable Cities" in collaboration with City, University of London, June 26-28, 2024. https://youtu.be/MLb0_nsdolA?si=aQxi9GBPtwhMlf0G
- Hossain M., and Fernandez-Guell J. M. – “Envisioning the climate change resilient cities in Bangladesh using foresight approach” - Conference: Seminario Internacional de Investigacion en Urbanismo, Madrid, Spain,- 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5821/siiu.12807
- Hossain M., and Fernandez-Guell J. M– “Climate Vulnerable Urban Development in Bangladesh, Climate Resilient Urban Governance in Intermediate cities.” Conference: Seminario Internacional de Investigacion en Urbanismo, Barcelona, Spain, April 2022, DOI: 10.5821/siiu.10093
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Ahsan Mujtaba, Hossain M. and et al - “Architecture Program Structure in Bangladesh: A critical study” published in the proceedings of International Seminar on Architecture, Education, Practice and Research.”-2012
- Monbukagakusho Japanese Government Scholarship - Master’s in Engineering from Gifu University, Japan
- 3rd Winner of IAB Design Award for Architectural Design of Islamia Eye Hospital at Dhaka - 2007
- 2nd winner of Dhaka International Trade Fair Pavilion design award- 2016
- PhD in Architecture and Urbanism From 2019 to 2025
Advanced School of Architecture (ETSAM), Technical University of Madrid, Spain
Thesis title: Climate vulnerable Urban Development of Bangladesh: Building Climate Resilient Urban Governance in Intermediate cities
- M. Eng. - 2007
Graduate Course of Environmental and Renewable Energy Systems, Graduate School of Engineering, Gifu University, Japan Supported by Japanese Govt. Monbukagakusho Scholarship
Thesis title: Numerical experiments of urbanization influence on the climate of Tokai area, Japan, using an urbanized mesoscale meteorological model
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)- 2003
Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) - 1994, Jessore M M College, Jessore Board. 17th in Combined Merit list
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - 1992, Jessore Zilla School, Jessore Board. 19th in Combined Merit list
