平博亚洲版

Bio

Md. Jewel Rana is a passionate civil engineering professional and academic with extensive expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), computer vision, digital twin, automation in construction, and sustainable construction. Currently pursuing an MSc in Civil Engineering at Washington State University, USA, he is focused on groundbreaking research in automated construction progress tracking and 4D simulation technologies. With a strong academic foundation, including a BSc from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (平博亚洲版), where he graduated with distinction, Jewel has served as an Assistant Professor, inspiring the next generation of engineers. His work is recognized through numerous publications in high-impact journals and awards for academic excellence. Proficient in advanced engineering tools and committed to sustainable development, Jewel continues to explore innovative solutions for automated construction and energy-efficient building practices.

Publication

Journal

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9. Rana,J. and Rahman,M. (March 2020) , " Building energy performance optimization towards net zero energy building using passive solution technologies and building information modeling at design phase," Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation, Golden Light Publishing, vol3, no.1, pp.29-51

8. Ashraf,J. ,Azam,R. and Rana,A. A. R. &. M. J. (2024) , " Multiple machine learning models for predicting annual energy consumption and demand of office buildings in subtropical monsoon climate," Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer, DOI:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42107-024-01190-x

7. Sobuz*,M. H. R. , Datta,S. D. , Akid,A. S. M. , Tam,V. W. Y. , Islam,M. S. , Rana,M. J. , Aslani,F. and Aslani,F. (2022) , " Evaluating the effects of recycled aggregate size and concentration on properties of highstrength sustainable concrete," Journal of King Saud University - Engineering Sciences, Elsevier, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2022.04.004

Available online 30 April 2022

6. Datta,S. D. , Rana,M. J. , Assafi,M. N. and Ahmed,N. J. M. &. S. (2022) , " Investigation on the generation of construction wastes in Bangladesh," International Journal of Construction Management, Taylor & Francis, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2022.2050977

Published online: 18 Mar 2022.

5. Hoque,M. I. , Safayet,M. A. , Rana,M. J. , Bhuiyan,A. Y. and Quraishy,G. S. (2021) , " Analysis of construction delay for delivering quality project in Bangladesh," International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Emerald Publishing Limited, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-03-2021-0032

Published Online (July 2021)

4. Rana,M. J. and Hasan,M. R. (December, 2020) , " The effects of thermal insulation on energy consumption in small office buildings in the context of subtropical monsoon climate," Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation , Golden Light Publishing, vol3, no.4, pp.275-292

3. Rana,M. J. , Hasan,M. R. , Sobuz,M. H. R. and Sutan,N. M. (11th November 2020 (Online)) , " Evaluation of Passive Design Strategies to Achieve NZEB in the Corporate Facilities: The Context of Bangladeshi Subtropical Monsoon Climate," nternational Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Emerald Publishing, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2020-0037

2. Rana,M. J. ,Hasan,M. R. and Sobuz,M. H. R. (2021) , " An Investigation on the Impact of Shading Devices on Energy Consumption of Commercial Buildings in the Contexts of Subtropical Climate," Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Emerald Publishing, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-09-2020-0131

Published online (March 2021)

1. Rana,M. J. ,Hasan,M. R. and Tam,M. H. R. S. &. V. W. Y. (24 Aug 2020.) , " Impact assessment of window to wall ratio on energy consumption of an office building of subtropical monsoon climatic country Bangladesh," International Journal of Construction Management, Taylor & Francis, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1808561

Education

MSc. in Civil Engineering

Washington State University,United States (15th August 2024-15th May 2026 (Approximately))

B. Sc. Engineering (BECM)

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology,Bangladesh (2014-2018) Group: BECM,

Higher Secondary Certificate

Jessore Cantonment College, (2012-2013) Group: Science,

Secondary School Certificate

Meherpur Govt. High School, (2006-2011) Group: Science,

Scholarship and Award

Dean Award, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Academic Session (2016- 2017) Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
Dean Award, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Academic Session (2014- 2015) Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
Dean Award, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Academic Session (2015- 2016) Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh
Merit Order Award and Scholarship, Bangladesh Government (Manpower Development), Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

Research

Automation in Construction and Sustainable Construction

Experience

Service Records

Lecturer

Department/Section: Building Engineering and Construction Management
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology 01-Aug-2018 to 31-Jan-2022
Responsibility: 1. Teaching 2. Research 3. Advising Students

Assistant Professor

Department/Section: Building Engineering and Construction Management
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology 01-Feb-2022 to 31-Jul-2024
Responsibility: 1. Teaching 2. Research 3. Thesis student supervision 4. Student advising

Graduate Research Assistant

Department/Section: Civil Engineering
Washington State University 15-Aug-2024 to Present
Responsibility: 1. Conduct a Literature Review on Reality Capture Technologies and Automated Construction Progress Tracking 2. Develop a framework to automate construction scheduling adjustment by utilizing reality capture technologies (drones, 360 cameras, trimble laser scanning) and advanced computational techniques

Administrative Experience Records

Teacher-in-Charge, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
From 15-Aug-2023 to 01-Aug-2024
Department/Section: Building Engineering and Construction Management
Responsibility: 1. Prepare exam routine for the whole BECM department 2. Assign exam duties and responsibilities 3. Coordinate semester-final exams 4. Preserve questions 5. Preparation and publication of results

Teaching and Supervision

#Course Conduction

Health and Safety in Construction – BECM 4105
Real Estate Development – BECM 4205
Green Building and Environmental Technology – BECM 4109
Sessional on Building Information Modeling – BECM 4204
Construction Contract and Law – BECM 3107
Sessional on Reinforced Concrete Structure – CE 3114
Architectural Design of High Rise Building – CE 3124
Numerical Analysis and Computer Programming – BECM 2213
Engineering Construction Management – BECM 2201
Computer Application and Programming – BECM 2214
Mechanics of Solids -I – CE 2111
Architectural Design -I – BECM 1152
Architectural Design -2 – BECM 1254

#Course Supervision

Real-Time Construction Progress Monitoring: Integrating Photogrammetry, UAV, Building Information Modeling(BIM), and Scheduling
Determining the Optimal Window Size and Building Orientation of Academic Building Using Planned Value Analysis
Risk Quantification and Key Safety Factors Assessment in Bangladeshi Commercial and Residential Building Sites
Investigating the Energy-Efficiency of Micro-Pcm-Enhanced Plaster in Building Envelope
Investigation the Effect of Nano-Clay on Self-Compacting Concrete Containing Pozzolanic Admixtures