Assistant Professor
Full Time Faculty

Dr. Nur Mohammad Shuman, EIT

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. (Geotechnical), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi, USA

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering. (Geotechnical), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi, USA

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka

 

Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext: 6236
Email: nur.shuman@northsouth.edu
Office: 730

Curriculum Vitae :
About

Dr. Nur Mohammad Shuman’s research is in Geotechnical and Geomatics Engineering, particularly focusing on complex Finite Element Modeling and Geospatial Data Analysis. He held a Ph.D. research position at Jackson State University. He received a fellowship from the Department of Transportation, Mississippi, to develop an advanced landslide investigation protocol using geophysical methods in Mississippi. Dr. Shuman was a member of a prestigious project, “Climate Resilient Landslide Repair on Expansive Soil Using Vetiver Grass,” funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Shuman traveled to Mali, Africa, in a professional capacity and contributed to various successful engineering projects in the Kidal Super Camp in Mali under the United Nations (UN). He also worked as a remote pilot at JSU and developed a digital 3D map of the JSU campus with a UAS (Drone).

Dr. Shuman’s Ph.D. dissertation won an award for Outstanding Dissertation from Jackson State University — a commendable achievement for any student of the prestigious institution. He also holds an M.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering from Jackson State University of Mississippi, USA, and a B.Sc. from BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Currently, Dr. Shuman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at North South University (NSU), Bangladesh. Before joining NSU, he held a similar position at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Bangladesh.

Selected Publications

Journal Paper

  • Imam, M. H., Mohiuddin, M., Shuman, N. M., Oyshi, T. I., Debnath, B., Liham, M. I. M. H., 2024. Prediction of seismic performance of steel frame structures: A machine learning approach, Structures, Volume 69, 107547, ISSN 2352-0124, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107547.
  • Shuman, N.M., Khan, M.S. and Amini, F., 2024. Efficient machine learning model for settlement prediction of large diameter helical pile in c—Φ soil. AI in Civil Engineering, 3(1), pp.1-26.
  • Shuman, N.M., Khan, M.S. and Amini, F., 2023. Performance-Based Design Method for Multiple Helices of Helical Pile in Cohesionless Soil. Transportation Research Record, 2677(5), pp.77-91.
  • Shuman, N.M., Khan, S. and Amini, F., 2023. Settlement based load capacity curve for single helix helical pile in c-ϕ soil. Soils and Foundations, 63(1), p.101265.
  • M. Shuman, 2021. Capacity review of large diameter helical pile in cohesive and Cohesionless soil. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29427.45607.

Conference Paper

  • Nobahar, M., Khan, M.S., Ivoke, J., Shuman, N.M. and Amini, F., 2021. Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Analysis of Highway Slope on Expansive Soil Subjected to Rainfall. In Geo-Extreme 2021(pp. 167-177).
  • Mohammad, S.N., Masoud, N., Mohammad Sadik, K., Alzeghoul, O. and Henry Kini, C., 2022. Vetiver grass performance on a distressed highway slope of high-plastic clay under excessive rainfall. In Geo-Congress 2022(pp. 268-278).
  • Ahmed, M., Shuman, N.M., Chowdhury, N.A., Abrar, M.A. and Ahmed, K.S., 2023, July. Effective Machine Learning Models for Predicting SPT N of Reclaimed Jolshiri Area, Dhaka. In International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials(pp. 291-299). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

Lecture Presentation

  • Shuman, N. M.; Khan, M. S.; and Amini, F. 2021, “Performance Based Design Method for Multiple Helices of Helical Pile in Cohesionless Soil” TRB 101st Annual Meeting, January 9-13

Poster Presentation

  • Salunke, R.; Shuman, N. M.; and Khan, M. S. 2020, “Evaluation of Effective Stress-Beta Method’s Design Coefficients Using Machine Learning” 2021 TRB virtual 100th Annual Meeting, January 15-21
  • Shuman, N. M.; Khan, M. S.; and Amini, F. 2020, “Simplified Design Method for Small Diameter Helical Pile” 2021 TRB virtual 100th Annual Meeting, January 15-21
  • Shuman, N. M.; and Khan, M. S.; and Kethireddy, S. 2021 “Landslide Hazard Potential Mapping in Mississippi based on Field Investigation and Remote Sensing” AGU Fall meeting, December 13-17
  • Shuman, N. M.; Khan, M. S.; Nobahar, M.; and Amini, F. 2020, “Downscaling Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture Variations Using Satellite and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Photogrammetry” AGU Fall meeting, December 13-17
Awards & Honors

Outstanding Dissertation Award 2023

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. (Geotechnical), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi, USA

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering. (Geotechnical), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi, USA

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka

Academic Experience

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

North South University (NSU)

Jan 2025 to present.

 

CEE 340: Advanced Foundation Engineering

CEE 210: Engineering Mechanics

CEE 214: Engineering Materials

ARC 281: Building Structures I- Basic Principles

ARC 282: Building Structures II

CEE 492: Undergraduate Thesis

CEE 499: Engineering Project (Capstone Design)

Associate Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS)

Feb 2024 to Dec 2024.

 

CE 321: Principles of Soil Mechanics

CE 495: Socio-Economic Aspects of Development Projects

CE 421: Earth Retaining Structures

CE 424: Geotechnical Engineering Lab II

CE 324: Geotechnical Engineering Lab I

CE 323: Foundation Engineering

CE 302: Remote Sensing and GIS Lab

CE 490: Project/Thesis

 

Assistant Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST)

Jan 2015 to Jan 2024

 

CE 201: Engineering Materials

CE 205: Numerical Methods for Engineering

CE 210: GIS and Remote Sensing

CE 212: Structural Mechanics and Materials Sessional

CE 101: Analytical Mechanics

CE 300: Civil Engineering Students' Internship Programme (CESIP)

CE 316: Concrete Structures Design Sessional I

CE 442: Geotechnical Engineering Sessional II

CE 342: Geotechnical Engineering Sessional

CE 400: Final Year Research Project (FYP) from Elective Courses

GERM 352: Fundamentals of Research Methodology

 

                                                                                    

Corporate Experience

PROYASH Institute of Special Education

Jan 2015 to Apr 2018

Project In Charge of a Project for Special Children

Important Activities:

·         Prepare the Development project proposal (DPP) of PROYASH and arrange for approval.

·         Design and Development of Sensory Garden and modification with the coordination of BCA(Singapore) and the University of Malaya(Malaysia).

·         Vertical Extension and construction of an English medium school, Design and Construction of a 6-storied adult leisure and learning School.

·         Construction of a 14-story accommodation building.

·         Design and Construction of 8 8-story Proyash Center Building with a basement.

·         Design and construction of the drainage system of the Proyash complex.

 

Bangladesh Engineer Construction Company in MINUSMA, MALI

Feb 2014 to Jan 2015

Project Officer and Horizontal Platoon Commander under UN Contingent

Dr. Shuman participated in various successful engineering projects in Kidal Super Camp in Mali under the United Nations as an engineer officer.

Important Activities:

·         Detailed planning of Kidal Super Camp, considering ground requirements, which had been sent to UN HQ for incorporation in the final planning.

·         Solving a pipe connection problem of around 1500m from an external borehole of discharge 10m3/hr, including internal pipe networking.

·         Design and Construction of a road using laterite and locally available material for carrying a load of 15 tons.

·         Design and execution of Chain link fence and security system in Kidal Airport

·         Digital survey of Kidal Super camp with total station.

 

19 ECB (Engineering Construction Battalion), Chittagong

Apr 2011 to Feb 2014

 

 

 

 

 

Staff Officer (Work) for Road Construction

Staff officer of work in the 19 Engineering Construction Battalion (ECB). 

Important Activities: 

·         Prepare and correct the Development Project Proposal (DPP) on road projects and occasionally revise.

·         Coordinate with the civil authority and the local entity for the timely project implementation.

 

Project In Charge of a Road Construction Project

As the project in charge, Dr. Shuman was affiliated with three road projects connecting all three hilly districts (Khagrachori, Rangamati, and Bandarban) in a total road network of 121 km.

Duties Included:

·         Provide subject matter expertise on slope protection, land compaction, and the drainage facility of the project. 

·         Supervise and control the quality of the work and overall responsibility of implementation within time and budget.

·         The names of the road projects are mentioned below:

a.       Chittagong- Hathajari- Rangamati road project.

b.      Ghagra- Chondroghona-Bangalhalia-Bandorban road project.

c.       Bangalhalia-Rajasthali road project.

 

 
Courses

CEE 340: Advanced Foundation Engineering

CEE 214: Engineering Materials

CEE 210: Engineering Mechanics

ARC 281: Building Structures I: Basic Principles

ARC 282: Building Structures II

CEE 492: Undergraduate Thesis

CEE 499: Engineering Project (Capstone Design)

Membership & Professional Activities
  • Member of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (MIEB)
  • Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers (UK)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) 
  • Accredited Intern Engineer, USA by the Mississippi Board of Licensure (EI-32361)
  • Professional Remote Pilot, USA by Federal Aviation Administration (Certificate Number-4356737)                                                                                                                            
Research Interests
  • Geo-Infrastructure Resilience with Nature-Based Solution
  • Numerical modeling
  • Geotechnical Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring
  • Geophysical Testing
  • Climate and Seasonal Effects on Infrastructures