Academic background:

Post Professional Degree, Housing Design & Development, Lund University, Sweden; Doctor of Philosophy, Urbanism, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2000; Master of Urban Design, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2000; Bachelor of Architecture (BS ARCH), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1989.

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Professional experience:

Community Engagement & Placemaking Academic Consultant, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, 2010 onwards;

Architect/Urban Designer: Vincent Lai Architects, Hong Kong,1995-2000; Partner & Owner, Aesthetic Architects, Dhaka, 1989-1992.

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Other positions:

Assistant Professor, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen; Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, BRAC University, Dhaka, 2022-2007; Member, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Hong Kong, 2010 onwards; Fellow, Institute of Architects of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1989 onwards.

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