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CV

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan 2021-

Till Date

Graduate Research Assistant

XR Lab, Department of Landscape Architecture
Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, TX-79409, USA

Oct 2016-

Jan 2021

Lecturer

Department of Architecture,
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology,

Rajshahi-6204, Bangladesh.
E-mail: registrar@ruet.ac.bd

Website: http://www.ruet.ac.bd/

Apr 2016-

Sep 2016

Architect

State Department, Bangladesh Police Headquarters,
6 Phoenix Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Feb 2013-
Apr 2013

Intern / Student Associate Architect

Shaheedullah and Associates Ltd.
137, Jahanara Garden, Green Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh

EDUCATION

Aug 2022
- Till Date
CGPA: 3.94/4.00

Ph.D. Candidate
LPMD Program (Land-use Planning, Management, and Design)

Department of Landscape Architecture
Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, TX-79409, USA
Research: Natural Curiosity_ Investigating How Playful Nature Interactions Influence Informal Steam Learning During Preschool Age.

August 2020
-June 2022
CGPA: 4.00/4.00

MLA (Master of Landscape Architecture)

Department of Landscape Architecture
Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, TX-79409, USA
Research: The Play Value of Plants_ Altering Parts of Plants as Loose Parts Play Materials in Early Childhood Learning Landscapes.

August 2009
-September 2015
CGPA: 3.33/4.00

B. ARCH (Bachelor of Architecture)

Department of Architecture
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET),

Dhaka-1000, BD
Project: Design of a River Port Terminal at Chandpur, Bangladesh.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Student ASLA Member ID: 1188871
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), 2021-Till Date


Student Member
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), 2022-Till Date


Associate Member (AT-094)
Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 2016 - Till Date​

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

September 2023
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​March 2023
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February 2022
 
 

2022-2024
 

May 2022
 

May 2022


March 2022


2021-2022


2021-2022


2020-2022


2011-2015

The Award of Excellence in the Research category
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Student Awards

Graduate Poster Award (1st Position)
Obesity Research Institute, Texas Tech University

2022 ASLA Student Awards (Merit)
The Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

CH Foundation Recruitment Fellowship 2022-2024
CH Foundation

Summer Thesis/Dissertation Research Award
Graduate School, Texas Tech University

2022 Scholarship and Travel Grants
The Honor Society of Sigma Lambda Alpha

Best Poster Honorable Mention
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA)

Graduate Student Research Support Award
Texas Tech University Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Parent & Family Relations Scholarship 2021-2022
The Texas Tech Alumni Association

L. Edward Marvin Endowed Scholarship 2020, 2021 & 2022
Department of Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University

University Merit Scholarship
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)

UMBRELLA FIELD

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Architecture

  • Land-use Planning, Management, and Design

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Child-Friendly Planting Design, Loose-Parts Play Interventions, Participatory Approaches in Childcare Outdoor Environment Design, Assessment of the Quality of (OLE) Outdoor Learning Environment, Design of STEAM Learning-Supportive Settings, and Informal Science Education in Early Childhood.

Graduate Research Assistant, January 2021 - Present
Texas Tech University, DoLA XR (Extended Reality) lab, Lubbock, TX 79409

 

  • Worked on preparation, distribution and collection of consent forms from childcare centers, garden bed installation, gardening work and later data collection and analysis works for the USDA-funded project “Effectiveness of a Childcare Hands-on Gardening Component for Preventing Preschool Obesity in Different Climatic Zones and Demographic Areas”.

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  • Worked on Planting design for Christine DeVitt and Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center (CDRC) Outdoor Play and Learning Environment Redesign.

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  • Working on multidisciplinary and collaborative research projects using immersive technologies and tools like GoPro HERO10, Matterport MC250 Pro2 Professional 3D Camera Panoramic, and Leica BLK360 from the XR Lab.

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  • Working on developing interactive virtual tours (IVTs) to help the childcare authority learn about incremental developments of childcare centers and to improve childcare environments.

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  • Working on an animation video series funded by USDA NIFA to highlight the significance of hands-on gardening for children and teachers in childcare centers.

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  • Learning and applying environmental, statistical, and GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, RStudio, and MAXQDA, and developing and managing feature layers for behavior mapping (BM) data collection on the ArcGIS Field Map web interface.

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  • Working on the design and construction of the outdoor learning environment of Guadalupe Early Learning Center of Lubbock, Texas.

WORK ON FUNDED PROJECTS
(As A Graduate Research Assistant)

  • Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Project Manager on the “Effectiveness of a Childcare Hands-on Gardening Component for Preventing Preschool Obesity in Different Climatic Zones and Demographic Areas”. USDA NIFA (2020-2023).

 

  • Working as a Graduate Research Assistant on “iVisiT: Interactive Virtual Tours for Advancing Food and Agricultural Sciences”, USDA NIFA.

 

  • Working as a Graduate Research Assistant on “Using Interactive Virtual Tours to Train Childcare Professionals and Future Leaders to Create Healthier Early Childhood Environments”, USDA NIFA.

 

  • Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, “Davis XR (Extended Reality) Innovation Center: Envisioning A High-Tech Facility to Advance Transdisciplinary Collaborations in Davis CASNR and Beyond”, Davis CASNR Catalyst Grand Challenge Program.

 

  • Worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, “Creating Play Value Assessment Score Databases for Play Components”, PlayCore Inc.

 

  • Working as a Graduate Research Assistant, "Go SC Behavior Mapping: Using ArcGIS Online for the Evaluation of Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) Interventions in Childcare Centers", Sub-Award from NC State University.

PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles

  • Craig, D.; Trina, N.A.; Monsur, M.; Haque, U.T.; Farrow, G.; Hasan, M.Z.; Tasnim, F.; Akinbobola, M.S. Effective Nature-Based Outdoor Play and Learning Environments for below-3 Children: A Literature-Based Summary. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 1247. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091247

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  • Trina, N.A.; Monsur, M.; Cosco, N.; Shine, S.; Loon, L.; Mastergeorge, A. (2024). How Do Nature-Based Outdoor Learning Environments Affect Preschoolers’ STEAM Concept Formation? A Scoping Review. Educ. Sci. 2024, 14, 627. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14060627

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  • 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. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IJERPH), 21, 548. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21050548

 

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  • Zaman, K. U. A. B., Arifuzzaman, M., & Trina, N. A. (2018). Working Environment Strategies and Policies to Increase the Working Efficiency of RMG Workers of Bangladesh. Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology Journal, 4(1), 1-8.

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  • Tasmia, F., & Trina, N.A. (2017). A Walk Along Heritage and History: Refurbishment of Piary Das Road. Krishi Sanskriti Publications, Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology; p-ISSN: 2349-8404; e-ISSN: 2349-879X; Volume 4, Issue 3; April-June 2017, pp. 269-273. https://www.krishisanskriti.org/vol_image/13Jun20151206071.pdf

PUBLICATIONS
Conference Proceedings

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  • Trina N.A., Mouly. A.R. and Tasmia. F. (2020). Getting into Life & Living of Low-Income Factory Workers. FARU PROCEEDINGS -2020, 13th FARU International Research Conference, Galle, Sri Lanka, 6th-9th November 2020; ISBN 978-955- 9027- 81-2, pp. 89-97. https://faru.uom.lk/Documents/FARU%20Proceedings%202020.pdf

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  • Trina, N.A., Tasmia, F. and Mohiuddin H. (2017). PAST MEETS FUTURE: Refurbishment of Historic Residential Upholding the Historical Value. 19th ARCASIA Forum 2017 proceedings, Jaipur, PAST MEETS FUTURE: Refurbishment of Historic Residential Upholding the Historical Value, pp. 86. http://www.arcasia.org/images/arcasia-2017-final.pdf

PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapter

  • Monsur, M., Trina, N. A., Andalib, S.Y., Hasan, K., & Datta, S. (2024). Reclaiming the Streets for Play: Design Ideas for “Play Streets.” In Next50: Collective Futures. Essay, Open Studio. Retrieved September 26, 2024, from https://www.thisstudioisopen.org/next50

PUBLICATIONS
Under Review

  • Trina, N. A., Muntazar, M., Cosco, N., Shine, S., Mastergeorge, A., and Loon, L., (2024). The Impact of Landscape Elements on Outdoor Learning Environment Design to Facilitate STEAM Learning in a Childcare Setting: A Case Study Approach. (Under Review_ Early Childhood Research Quarterly Journal)

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  • Monsur, M.; Mansur, M.; Trina, N. A.; Cosco, N. (2024). Hands-On Gardening in Childcare Centers to Advance Pre-school-Age Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Liking in Semi-Arid Climate Zone. (Under Review_ IJERPH)
    Preprints 2024, 2024090754. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0754.v1

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  • Trina, N. A., Muntazar, M., Cosco, N., Shine, S., Loon, L., and Mastergeorge, A., (2024). Tools for Assessing the STEAM Learning Affordances and Quality of Outdoor Learning Environments of Childcare Centers: A Systematic Review. (Under Review_ Early Childhood Education Journal)

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  • Trina, N. A., and Muntazar, M. (2024). Plants and Play: Value of Plant Databases to Transform Plants as Loose Parts Play Materials in Outdoor Learning Environments. (Under Review_ Learning Environments Research Journal)

INVITED REVIEWER

  • Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior [Elsevier]

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  • The Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) 2025 Annual Conference.

TRAINING CERTIFICATION

  • OLE! Texas Designer Training Seminar
    Teaching Texas Tech Coalition for Natural Learning, July 21 - 22, 2022.

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  • Observation and Assessment in Outdoor and Nature Play
    Promoting Early Education Quality (PEEQ) program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 2024.

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  • Certified Peer Reviewer Course
    Researcher Academy, ELSEVIER, September 4, 2024.

  • Guest Lecturer (2023 & 2024)
    Department of Landscape Architecture,
    Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA


Sessional:
LARC 2413 - LA Design Studio III (Fall 2023 and Fall 2024)
LARC 6416 - Landscape for Learning (Spring 2023)

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Theory:

LARC 6301- Research Methodology for Planning and Design (Fall 2024)

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  • Lecturer (October 2016- January 2021)
    Department of Architecture,
    Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi-6204, Bangladesh.


Sessional:

Arch 1102 - Design Studio I
Arch 1104 - Architectural Graphics I
Arch 1106 - Design Communication
Arch 2102 - Design Studio III
Arch 2104 - Computer Applications- I
Arch 2106 - Graphic Design & Sculpture
Arch 2206 - Digital Simulation
Arch 3104 - Building Materials and Construction
Arch 3202 - Design Studio- VI
Arch 3204 - Working Drawing
Arch 4204 - Landscape Design
Arch 5102 - Design Studio – IX
Arch 5104 - Seminar


Theory:

Arch 1103 - Aesthetics and Design – I
Arch 1203 - Aesthetics & Design II
Arch 2103 - Climate and Design – I
Arch 2203 - Climate and Design II
Arch 2205 - Construction Details
Arch 2207 - Building & Finish Materials
Arch 3101 - Modern Architecture
Arch 4105 - Landscape Architecture
Arch 4203 - Housing
Arch 5153 - Survey Technique

 

           Arch 5202 - Design Studio X_

           Research Mentoring (Undergraduate Thesis)

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Handloom Board Complex: Enriching the commercial value of handloom
Remodeling of Santahar Railway Station
Library of the Future: Rethinking Rajshahi Divisional Govt. Public Library

Transcending Limitation: A New Paradigm for Paralysis Rehabilitation

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

2D/3D Modeling and Rendering: Auto CAD, Civil 3D, PTV Vissim, Sketchup, Rhinoceros, Twinmotion, Lumion, Plant Factory.


Editing, Drawing and Animation Software: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Clip Studio, Procreate.


Data Visualization and Analysis Tools: RStudio, ArcGIS Pro, LIDAR, Autodesk InfraWorks, ArcGIS Field Map, MAXQDA.

OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENTS

       National Ranching Heritage Center: 3121 4th St. Lubbock, TX 79409 (October 2-3, 2024).

       Presenter: Dr. Muntazar Monsur, SY Andalib, Nazia Afrin Trina and Umme Haque 

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       Abernathy Sunshine Academy, 801 Ave. F. Abernathy, Texas. (June 7, 2024)

       Presenter: Dr. Lori Guerrero, Jared Horsford, Nazia Afrin Trina and Umme Haque

 

  • কেমন ক্লাসরুম চাই? (Which type of classroom do we want?)

       Swapnanagar Bidyaniketon is the first school in a rural area of Chittagong district,         

       Bangladesh. 

       Presenter: Dr. Muntazar Monsur, SY Andalib, Nazia Afrin Trina and Umme Haque

 

       Texas Tech Dairy Barn, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

       Presenter: Dr. Muntazar Monsur, SY Andalib, Nazia Afrin Trina and Umme Haque

 

  • The Marjie Collins Early Connections for Lifelong Learning Workshop 

       Christine DeVitt & Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center, TTU

       (March 23, 2024).

       Presenter: Dr. Muntazar Monsur, SY Andalib, Nazia Afrin Trina and Umme Haque 

 

  • International Workshop on Developing Data-Driven Measures of Child-Friendly City Indicators

       Department of Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University (January 23, 2021).

       Organizing Committee: Dr. Muntazar Monsur, Nazia Afrin Trina, SY Andalib

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

  • Monsur, M., Trina, N. A., Haque, U.T., and Horsford, J. (2024). Planting Design for Early Childhood Environments: A Storytelling Approach to Promote Play and Learning Values of Plants in Childcare Centers. Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA55) Conference in Portland, Oregon, USA.

 

  • Monsur, M., Andalib, S Y., Trina, N. A., Moore, R., and Cosco, N. (2024). Creating a Video Series to Promote Hands-On Gardening in Childcare Centers. Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA55) Conference in Portland, Oregon, USA.

 

  • Monsur, M., Trina, N. A., Andalib, S Y. (2023). GIS-Based Behavior Mapping for Measuring Preschool-Aged Children’s Hands-on Gardening Activities, Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA54) Conference in Mexico City, Mexico.

 

  • Trina, N. A., & Monsur, M. (2023). GIS-Based Mapping: An Analysis of Environmental Affordances and STEAM Learning Behaviors of Preschool Children in Natural Environments. Presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA 2023) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

 

  • Monsur, M., Mastergeorge, A., Haque, U., Craig, D., Trina N. A., Hasan, M. (2024). Landscape for Learning: Reimagining Childcare ‘Playgrounds’ as Nature-Based Informal Learning Environments. Presented at the Discoveries to Impact, 6th Annual Engaged Scholarship Symposium, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA.

 

  • Trina N.A., & Zaman K.M. (2017). River Erosion and Possible Ways for Designing a Sustainable Water Terminal for Chandpur. Presented at the International Conference on Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICPACE-2017), Organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

 

  • Tasmia, F., Trina, N.A. and Rahman. M. (2017). HERITAGE URBANISM: Possibilities of Modification and Rejuvenation of Piary Das Road Area, Old Dhaka. Presented at the 10th FARU International Research Conference, Organized by the Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

  • Trina, N. A., Monsur, M. (2024). Natural Curiosity_ Investigating how playful nature interactions influence informal STEAM learning during preschool age. Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA55) Conference in Portland, Oregon, USA.

 

  • Trina, N. A., Monsur, M. (2023). Learning while playing: The loose parts play potentials of various plants in early childhood settings. Presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA54) Conference in Mexico City, Mexico.

 

  • Trina, N. A., Monsur, M. (2022). Using real fruit and vegetables (FV) and supplemental photos to understand the impact of garden intervention on preschool children's FV eating preferences. Presented at the Obesity Research Institute’s 8th Annual Meeting Graduate Poster Competition, Lubbock, Texas, USA.

 

  • Trina, N. A., Monsur, M. (2022). The Play Value of Plants: Altering parts of plants as loose part play materials in early childhood learning landscapes. Presented at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, USA.

MEDIA (LINKS)

The Award of Excellence in the Research category

 

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CELA Best Poster Award

 

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Obesity Research Institute (ORI) Graduate Student Poster Award

 

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