ABOUT ME

Resume

Education

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas August, 2022-Present
Ph.D. in Land-use Planning, Management, and Design

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas July, 2022
Master of Landscape Architecture

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh November, 2016
Bachelor of Architecture

Experience

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Graduate Research Assistant

January 2021-Present

• Creating interactive Virtual Reality learning modules for landscape architecture construction with Unreal Engine and Meta Quest.
• 3D scanning and virtual space creation of outdoor learning environments (OLE) for childcare and research centers.
• Teaching 3D modeling and rendering with Rhino 3D, Sketchup, Twinmotion, and Lumion at graduate and undergraduate level.
• Teaching XR technology awareness with Rhino 3D, Twinmotion, and Oculus Quest at the undergraduate level.
• Assisting with preparing landscape architecture construction details.
• Conducting data collection sessions for research on early childhood science learning for a USDA-funded study titled USDA Gardening Project.
• Leading the animation team to create an awareness video series for USDA Gardening Project.
• Assisting with participatory design workshops for Outdoor Learning Environments.
• Assisting with presenting proposed design for Outdoor Learning Environments.

BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Research Associate

January 2019-December 2020

• Research coordinator in Million Cool Roofs Challenge for data inventory, analysis, and interventionquality control.
• Assisting and teaching students about digital fabrication methods, such as laser cutting and 3Dprinting
• Conducting teaching assistance in Design Studio.
• Preparing study materials and course outlines.
• Administering and conducting final examinations of the department.
• Conducting teaching assistance on a short course on interior design arranged by the School ofArchitecture and Design, BRAC University.
• Involvement in the graphic design of various departmental publications and advertisements.
• Conducting workshops on digital tools and digital fabrication awareness

RANGS Properties Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh

Senior Executive | Architect

December 2017 - December 2018

Form.3 Architects, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Associate Architect

August 2016 - December 2017

• Developing and executing construction of architectural and interior design.
• Research and development in design methods.
• Producing 3D models and visualization for architectural presentation.
• Preparing Revit workflow for collaborative project development in multidisciplinary teams.

Aspiring researcher with a focus on blending the virtual with real-world applications

My work centers around exploring the intersection of digital design and its practical use in the physical world. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between these two areas, aiming to create meaningful connections that enhance both design processes and real-world experiences. This approach drives my research and professional work, as I seek innovative ways to bring novel digital tools into physical environments.

Technical Skills

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Field Maps
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Infraworks
• Autodesk 3d Studio Max
• Autodesk Maya
• Autodesk Revit
• Google Sketchup
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign

•Adobe Animate

•Adobe Acrobat Pro

•Adobe Premiere

•Adobe Lightroom

•Rhinoceros 3D

•Grasshopper

•Lumion

•MaxQDA

•Twinmotion

•Unreal Engine

•Unity

•R

•Python

•Tableau

Research Skills

• Research design
• Qualitative Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis

• Focus Group Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization

Interests

• Game Design
• Gamification in Higher Education
• Computational Design

• Traditional Art
• Digital Art
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Publications

• Andalib, S. Y., & Monsur, M. (2024). Co-Created Virtual Reality (VR) Modules in Landscape Architecture Education: A Mixed Methods Study Investigating the Pedagogical Effectiveness of VR. Education Sciences, 14(6), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14060553

• Monsur, M., Hefner, T., Van Allen, J., Trina, N. A., Andalib, S. Y., & Cosco, N. (2024). Effects of Childcare Hands-On Gardening on Preschoolers’ (3–5 Years) Physical Activity in Semi-Arid Climate Zone. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(5), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21050548

• Andalib, S Y & Monsur, M. (2023, April 12-15). Learning Opportunities Through Immersive Technology: A Comparative Analysis Between Traditional and XR-Aided Learning in Design [Paper Presentation]. Architectural Research Centers Consortium 2023 The Research-Design Interface Conference, Dallas, TX, USA. Conference Proceeding

Conference Presentations

• Andalib, S Y & Monsur, M. (2023, June 19-22). Analyzing User Interactions in VR Classrooms: Insights from Video Data Analysis for Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Landscape Architecture [Poster Presentation]. Environment Design Research Association 55 Human-Centric Environments, Portland, OR, USA.

• Monsur, M., Andalib, S Y., Trina, N. A., Moore, R., and Cosco, N. (2023, June 19-22). Creating a Video Series to Promote Hands-On Gardening in Childcare Centers [Storytelling Session]. Environment Design Research Association 55 Human-Centric Environments, Portland, OR, USA.

• Andalib, S. Y., Monsur, M. (2023, June 20-23). Co-Designing an XR Application Through Agile Process: Towards an Adaptive Development Pipeline for Landscape Learning [Poster Presentation]. Environment Design Research Association 54 Environment and Health: Global/Local Challenges and Actions, Mexico City, Mexico.

• Andalib, S. Y., Monsur, M. (2023, June 20-23). Playgrounds that Promote Development: Integrating Child Development Theory into Landscape Planning and Design [Poster Presentation]. Environment Design Research Association 54 Environment and Health: Global/Local Challenges and Actions, Mexico City, Mexico.

• Andalib, S. Y., Monsur, M. (2023, March 15-18). Learning Opportunities Through Immersive Technology: A Comparative Analysis Between Traditional and XR-Aided Pedagogy in Landscape
Learning [Poster Presentation]. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Sant Antonio, TX, USA.

• Andalib, S. Y., Trina, N., Haque, U., Monsur, M. (2023, May 3). GIS-Aided Behavior Mapping: Measuring Preschool-aged Children’s Gardening-based Physical Activity [Poster Presentation]. Obesity Research Institute 8th , TX, USA.

• Andalib, S. Y., Monsur, M. (2021, March 17-20). Developmentally Appropriate Playgrounds: Linking Children’s Developmental Domains to Landscape Design Decisions [Poster Presentation]. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Annual Conference, Sant Antonio, TX, USA.

Awards and Accolades

• Recipient of best student design poster: first place in Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 54th Conference.
• Recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Student Assistantship (DGSA) for the 2022-2025 academic year from Texas Tech University Graduate School.
• Recipient of Design Sensibility: Student, 2022 award from the Department of Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University.
• Recipient of Academic Achievement: Student, 2022 award from the Department of Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University.
• Received membership at the Honor Society of Sigma Lambda Alpha for outstanding academic performance.
• Recipient of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Texas Chapter Merit Award in 2022.
• Recipient of L. Edward Marvin Scholarship in Landscape Architecture for the 2021-2022 academic year.
• Recipient of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Texas Chapter Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.
• Recipient of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Texas Chapter Honor Award in 2021.
• Affordable dwelling masterplan design for government workers awarded by UNDP in 2019.
• Winner at Urban Innovation Challenge (UIC) arranged by BRAC for best affordable housing solution in 2018.
• Berger Student Design Award for Best Designer, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2014.

• Undergraduate thesis on the development of parametric informal settlement invited to present at KVD Forum, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India.

Entrepreneurial Experience

Onushongo Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Founding Partner | Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

December 2018 - Present

• Active involvement in community participatory design development for the low-income habitat development of Bangladesh.

• Conducting community-involved student workshops to bridge the gap between academia andpractice.
• Involvement in architectural and interior design for low-cost housing projects.
• Facilitating the construction of low-income housing projects.
• Working in the architectural visualization sector to co-design low-cost settlements with Bangladesh'surban poor.
• Research and development in community participatory computational design method.
• Bridging the gap between donors such as the World Bank and BRAC and the marginalizedcommunity through organizing community meetings, enabling participation of both sides.