Prof. Dr. Engr. Tanvir Manzur
Professor Tanvir Manzur is a distinguished academic, researcher, and engineering consultant with over two decades of expertise in civil and structural engineering. As the Chairman of the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE) since March 2025, he is at the forefront of ensuring that engineering and technical programs in Bangladeshadhere to internationally recognized accreditation standards. His leadership focuses on enhancing curriculum quality, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and strengthening engineering education frameworks to meet global demands.
Dr. Manzur currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), where he has been a faculty member since 2004. His dedication to academic excellence and institutional development is evident through his previous roles as Associate Professor (2014–2017), Assistant Professor (2007–2014), and Lecturer (2004–2006). Additionally, he is the Director of the BUET-Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety (JIDPUS), where he contributes to disaster resilience research and urban safety planning. He also served as a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Civil Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada (2018-2020). His involvement in faculty and student development extends beyond the classroom, as he has served as Moderator of the Civil Engineering Students’ Association (CESA) and BUET Debating Club, as well as Associate Director of the Directorate of Students’ Welfare.
Dr. Manzur holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA (2011), where he achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA. He completed his M.Sc. in Civil and Structural Engineering from BUET in 2006 and B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from BUET in 2003 with honors as the 2nd-ranked student among 204. Additionally, he completed a certification in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and NFPA, USA in 2017.
With an extensive research portfolio, Dr. Manzur has published over 90 technical papers in peer-reviewed international journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. His research focuses on structural analysis, bridge engineering, smart cementitious composites with self-healing and self-sensing properties, engineered cementitious composites (ECC), geopolymer concrete, fire modeling, structural fire protection, and the environmental impact on concrete structures. His work in nanotechnology applications in cement and concrete properties has gained recognition in the field of sustainable construction materials.
His professional credentials include being a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, Canada and a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB). He is also a member of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) and has previously been affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI).
Beyond academia, Dr. Manzur has played a significant role in major national infrastructure projects. He has contributed as a Structural Engineering Consultant for projects such as the Kushiara Bridge, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Expansion, Oil Jetty of SPL Petrochemical Complex, Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake Development Project, Grade Separated Intersection/Underpass at Lalpool Junction Point, Patenga Container Terminal etc. Additionally, he has provided expertise in fire and life safety risk assessments, vetting of structural designs, and engineering consultancy for high-rise buildings, industrial buildings, flyovers, and bridges.
As Chairman of BAETE, Professor Tanvir Manzur is committed to enhancing the quality of engineering education in Bangladesh, ensuring that graduates are equipped with industry-relevant skills and meet international accreditation standards. His leadership in academia, research, consultancy, and policy-making continues to shape the future of engineering in Bangladesh and beyond.