Kh. Mahfuz-ud-darain
Professor
Department of Architecture Discipline
Khulna University
Bangladesh
Biography
PhD candidate in Structural Engineering and Materials (From 2012- Present) University of Malaya, Malaysia: Thesis title: Strengthening Performance of RC Beams Using Combined Externally Bonded and Near Surface Mounted Technique. Masters in Structural Analysis of Monument and Historical Construction (2007-2008) University of Minho, Portugal: Thesis title: Application of Natural Fiber Reinforced Lime Mortar as Repair Material-Perspective of Fracture Analysis. Bachelor of Science(B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering (Passing year 2000) Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh: Project thesis title: Study on soil criteria for foundation design
Research Interest
Structural strengthening of structures (NSM, EBR and Hybrid strengthening technique); Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) application; Conservation and restoration of heritage structures; Analytical and numerical study of structural strengthening technique; Artificial Intelligence (Fuzzy Logic, ANFIS etc.) technique application; Finite Element Method (ABAQUS); Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of building materials.
