The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Asia Pacific (UAP) arranged "OBE Sharing Session" with newly appointed faculty members on 22 August 2024 (Thursday). Professor Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, Director, IQAC, UAP conducted the session. 

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of University of Asia Pacific (UAP) organized an orientation program for the newly recruited faculty members of UAP who joined in Spring 2024. It was a two-day event held on 26 and 28 ‍September 2024. Professor Dr. Qumrul Ahsan, Vice Chancellor; Professor Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud, Pro Vice Chancellor addressed the program. The orientation program was also addressed by Professor Dr. Sheikh Anwar Hossain, Treasurer, UAP;  Professor Dr. Aloke Kumar Saha, Proctor; Professor Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, Dean, School of Environmental Science & Design, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Dean, School of Medicine; Professor Dr. M. A. Baqui Khalily, Dean, School of Business, Humanities and Social Science, School of Law and School of Science; Professor Dr. Swarnali Islam Khandaker, Controller of Examinations; Professor Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, Director, IQAC; Dr. Tanveer Ferdous Saeed, Director, IEERD; Ar. Ziaul Islam, Director, OIA; Mohammad Sabbir Rahman, Director, CRTTC; Dr. ASM Mohsin, Director, Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW); Mr. Mohammad Shamsur Rahman, FCMA, Director, Finance and Accounts Office; Ms. Sajia Sultana, Deputy Librarian; Md. Kawsar Imam, IT Manager;  Mr. Mohammad Ferdaus, Assistant Director, IQAC.

On November 7, 2024, I attended a seminar as a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Asia Pacific (UAP). The seminar was part of the UAP CE Seminar Series and was titled "Dhaka City’s Traffic Planning and Management: Solutions to Some Fallacies." It was presented by Professor Dr. Md. Hadiuzzaman from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Organized by the Transportation Engineering Club, the event offered valuable insights into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding traffic management in Dhaka. Professor Hadiuzzaman discussed potential solutions to improve the city’s traffic system through effective planning and management, as well as increasing public awareness to help maintain order on the roads and reduce time wastage.

On November 9, 2024, I visited the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant as part of a study tour organized by the University of Asia Pacific (UAP), where I serve as a lecturer. The Dasherkandi plant is the largest sewage treatment facility in Bangladesh, designed to process approximately 500 million liters of wastewater daily. During the visit, I gained insights into the facility’s multistage treatment process, which includes primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment stages aimed at removing contaminants and ensuring treated water is safe for discharge into the environment. Observing the integration of technologies such as biological reactors and sludge management systems highlighted the plant's role in improving water quality in Dhaka’s urban areas and emphasized the significance of sustainable waste management practices in civil engineering. This experience enriched my understanding of wastewater treatment, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application knowledge I can now share with my students to enhance their learning experience.

Panelists:

• Dr. Md. Shamsul Hoque
  Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
  Director, Accident Research Institute (ARI)
  Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

• Dr. Akter Mahmud
  Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
  Jahangirnagar University

• Shaikh Muzakka Zaher
  Additional Chief Engineer, Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)

• Md. Lokman Hossain Mollah
  Former Director (Operation), Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA)

On November 27, 2024, I participated as a lecturer from the University of Asia Pacific in a panel discussion focused on reform, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Asia Pacific in collaboration with UPL (University Press Limited) and Voice for Reform. This event brought together experts in transportation, urban planning, and road safety to discuss practical strategies for improving the safety of roads and highways in Bangladesh.

Beam deflection is a key concept in civil engineering, critical for designing safe and functional structures like bridges and buildings. This project calculates beam deflection under various loading conditions using Python, utilizing libraries such as NumPy for efficient computations and Matplotlib for visualizations. By simulating and analyzing beam behavior, the project enhances understanding of structural performance, aiding in safer and more efficient designs. 

My students developed a Python program that calculates and visualizes influence line diagrams for shear force on bridges, aiding engineers in analyzing load impacts for safe and efficient design. It supports optimized material use, guides load distribution, and highlights high-stress areas for better maintenance. These insights help create resilient, sustainable infrastructure capable of handling heavy traffic and environmental challenges.