md ehsan alam B.Arch, MUD Research Assistant University of Michigan ehsanxalam@gmail.com https://ehsanxalam.com/
E D U CAT I O N Master of Urban Design 2023 - 2024 United States
Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan Post Professional Degree; CGPA: 3.98 / 4.00 Research Focus: Intermediate Urbanisms, Hydrology, Governance.
Bachelor of Architecture Department of Architecture, BRAC University 2015 - 2021 Professional Degree; CGPA: 3.79 / 4.00 Bangladesh Language of Instruction: English; Research Focus: Spatial Thresholds, Informal Urbanism
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Research Assistant Feb 2025 - Present United States
Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan Contributing to a Multi-Discplinary Planning Project titled ‘Integrating Nature-Based Solutions into a Comprehensive Stormwater Strategy for Southeast Michigan’. Landuse Visualization Team with Kathy Velikov (Co-PI) + María Arquero de Alarcón + Geoffrey Thün. Role includes: Remote Sensing, Cartography, Urban Analysis, Literature Review, Dissemination, Conducting Workshops with Partner Advisors, Documentation.
Research Associate Aug - Dec 2024 United States
Hydrology, Land Cover & Climate Change Lab, LSA, University of Michigan Supervisor: Jessica Fayne Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis to explore urbanism and hydrology in secondary cities of Bangladesh. Guided, independent research.
Instructional Aide Aug - Oct 2024 United States
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, LSA, University of Michigan EARTH 408: Introduction to GIS with Prof. Jessica Fayne + Ayesha Saeed (GSI) Lectures on Core Concepts, Lab Demonstrations, Curriculum Development.
Research Assistant Jun - Aug 2024 United States
Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan Principal Investigator: María Arquero de Alarcón Compilation of student works for web dissemination, award submissions and journal publications for the Spring Studio titled ‘Struggles and Resistances in the South’, São Paulo, Brazil
Graduate Student Instructor Jan - May 2024 United States
Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan ARCH 411: Becoming Digital with Prof. Ellie Abrons + Ana Milagros Hurtado Castro (GSI) Conducted course discussions and interactive workshops, evaluated and graded assignments, and provided individual consultation to support student learning.
Research Assistant Jan - Jun 2024 Michigan, United States
Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan Principal Investigator: Gabriel Cuéllar + Athar Mufreh + Saylor Allen (RA) Installation titled ‘Property Ecologies’ for the exhibition: Big, Hot and Sticky, in Houston, Texas Role included Literature Review, Illustration & Model-Making
Lecturer 2022 - 2023 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Architecture, BRAC University Full time teaching at undergraduate level with departmental administrative responsibilities and research collaboration. Instructing: Design with Climate, Graphic Communication and foundational Design Studio courses.
Teaching Assistant 2021 - 2022 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department of Architecture, BRAC University Full time employment at undergraduate level with administrative and research related responsibilities, assisting in: Design Studios, Graphic Communication, Project Documentation and Student Consultation. 1 / 5