--- title: "ABU SAYED | MSc Student" description: "MSc Civil Engineering student at TU Darmstadt and a graduate from CUET specializing in Structural Engineering with research interests in seismic analysis and finite element methods." publisher: "ABU SAYED | MSc Student" lang: "en" url: "https://sayed.dev/" date: "2026-06-11T17:40:16.000Z" --- # ABU SAYED | MSc Student ![ABU SAYED](https://sayed.dev/_astro/sayed.BMXBkZ7L_Z1UsPVt.avif) ## About MSc Civil Engineering student at **TU Darmstadt** and a Civil Engineering graduate from **CUET**. Specializing in Structural Engineering and seismic-related research. Combining engineering knowledge with programming skills to develop practical solutions and contribute to research-driven projects. ## Research Interests - Seismic Analysis & Design - Finite Element & Computational Mechanics - Machine Learning in Earthquake Engineering - Blast-Resistant Structures - Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) & Damage Detection - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) ## Academic Qualifications ### M.Sc. in Civil Engineering - **Institution:** Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany - **Timeline:** October 2026 - Present ### B.Sc. in Civil Engineering - **Institution:** Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Chittagong, Bangladesh - **Timeline:** January 2020 – July 2025 - **CGPA:** 3.06 / 4 (Final Year CGPA: 3.31 / 4) - [View Syllabus/Curriculum](https://link.sayed.app/syllabus) ## Standardized Tests - **TOEFL iBT:** 94 / 120 - **German Language:** A1 Level (Currently Learning) ## Publications & Posters ### Journals & Conferences - **Assessment of Hydrologic Alteration for the Ganges River in Bangladesh: A Pre and Post Farakka Barrage and Treaty Scenario** - *Authors:* Md. Reaz Akter Mullick, Shyamal Acharya, Md. Hazrat Ali, Md. Abu Sayed, Saima Zaheen - *Published in:* Sustainable Water Management and Environmental Resilience, Springer Water Series (2025) - *Status:* Published - [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-93350-9_1](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93350-9_1) ### Posters - **Risk assessment of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant & Future of the Padma River** - *Author:* Md. Abu Sayed - *Event:* Research Fair, CUET 2023 - [View Poster](https://public.sayed.page/webdav/posters/Poster%20ID_022.pdf) | [View Article](https://sayed.blog/comprehensive-risk-assessment-of-rooppur-nuclear-power-plant-water-security-and-environmental-impact-analysis-on-the-padma-river) ## Academic Projects - **Vertical Extension of Civil Engineering Building** - *Description:* This thesis explores the structural design and feasibility of a vertical expansion project involving an existing three-story Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) building constructed in 1968, currently in continuous use by a Civil Engineering department. The aim was to design a structurally independent seven-story composite steel extension directly above and around the existing structure, resulting in a ten-story building. A key constraint was to ensure that the original RCC structure remained untouched—without retrofitting, added loads, or functional interruption—throughout the construction and service life of the extended facility. To achieve this, a composite steel structural system was selected for its favourable strength-to-weight ratio, reduced construction time, and adaptability to complex geometries. The design incorporated new steel columns placed within open internal spaces and along the external perimeter of the existing building. These columns were configured to completely bypass the original structure and transfer all vertical and lateral loads directly to a newly constructed matt foundation, forming an entirely independent load-bearing system. The structural design followed the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology, adhering to the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC 2020). The building was analysed under dead, live, wind, and seismic load combinations using ETABS 2018. Steel connection design was verified using IDEA StatiCa, and all construction drawings were produced with AutoCAD. A comprehensive seismic evaluation of the combined ten-story structure was conducted using the Seismic Evaluation Manual (2nd Edition) published under the Building Safety for Disaster Risk Reduction (BSPP) project by the Public Works Department (PWD), Bangladesh. The results confirmed that the new structure could be safely constructed without affecting the original building, and that the entire ten-story assembly meets current seismic safety standards. The independent load path and dedicated foundation effectively isolate the new structure, ensuring both operational continuity and structural integrity. In conclusion, this study provides a validated engineering solution for vertical expansion over operational structures, offering a model for sustainable urban densification where structural intervention is not permissible. - *Supervisor:* Dr. Muhammad Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan, CUET - [View Article](https://sayed.blog/vertical-extension-of-civil-engineering-building) | [Download Report](https://public.sayed.page/webdav/articles/final_project_report.pdf) - **Engineering Classification of Soil, Sughandha R/A, Chittagong** - *Description:* Geotechnical investigation using ASTM D2487-11 standard involving fieldwork, lab testing, and data analysis to classify soil types for foundation design. - [View Article](https://sayed.blog/engineering-classification-of-soil-goribullah-shah-housing-society) | [Download Report](https://public.sayed.page/webdav/articles/CE-332%20Project.pdf) - **Structural Design and Analysis of a Residential Building at PinkCity, Raozan** - *Description:* Complete structural design and analysis of a G+4 residential building following BNBC 2020 codes. - [View Article](https://sayed.blog/structural-design-and-analysis-of-a-residential-building-at-pinkcity-raozan-chittagong-bangladesh) | [Download Report](https://public.sayed.page/webdav/articles/A2_G2.pdf) - **Water Quality Test of a Specified Location in Chittagong** - *Description:* Assesses surface water quality of the Karnafuli River based on eleven key physicochemical parameters against ECR 1997 and WHO guidelines. - [View Article](https://sayed.blog/water-quality-test-of-a-specified-location-in-chittagong-karnafuli-river-near-shah-amanat-bridge) | [Download Report](https://public.sayed.page/webdav/articles/Water_Quality_Test_Report.pdf) ## Work Experience - **Technical Lead (Website)** - *Organization:* ACI Student Chapter, CUET (Chittagong, Bangladesh) - *Timeline:* 2023 – 2024 - *Details:* Led development and maintenance of the chapter website. - [Website](https://acicuet.org/) - **Industrial Trainee** - *Organization:* Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Chittagong, Bangladesh - *Timeline:* December 2024 - *Details:* 3-week industrial training gaining hands-on project management experience across multiple locations. - [Website](https://lged.gov.bd/) ## Certifications - **Introduction to Programming with Python** (CS50, Harvard University) - Sept 2025 - [Verify Certificate](https://certificates.cs50.io/1ae8d624-040e-48b6-a177-c4f6535be669.png?size=letter) | [View Project](https://github.com/abusayed0206/lbtrakt) - **Software Aided Civil Engineering Design & Analysis** (EDGE, CUET) - May 2025 - [Verify Certificate](https://training.edge.gov.bd/certificate-validation?certificate_no=EDGE-DSTS-119-1119-00006) ## Skills ### Engineering & Academic Software - AutoCad, ETabs, SewerGEMS, Plaxis ### Programming & Software Development - Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust ### General Soft Skills - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project ## Contact & Profiles - **Email:** hello@sayed.page - *PGP Key:* [32772CA1C638F0E7C3FD0614AE88A321081A22B2](https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/32772CA1C638F0E7C3FD0614AE88A321081A22B2) - **Signal (Text/Call):** [sayed.46](https://signal.me/#eu/l8zEvpJBE89LhwXbnTIFvQFYqGzLTXmM9IlpwigVuEEFcJgseZRG_pRjejmPC-W6) ### Professional Profiles - [LinkedIn](https://link.sayed.app/linkedin) - [GitHub](https://link.sayed.app/github) - [ORCiD](https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8994-5252) - [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md-Abu-Sayed-11/research) - [Kaggle](https://www.kaggle.com/abusayed0206) ### Social Profiles - [Bluesky](https://link.sayed.app/bsky) - [Mastodon](https://link.sayed.app/mastodon) - [Trakt.tv](https://link.sayed.app/trakt) - [Letterboxd](https://link.sayed.app/letterboxd) - [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@lutforrashidsayed) ## Academic References - **Dr. Md Aftabur Rahman** - Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, CUET - *Role:* Course Instructor - [Email](mailto:maftabur@cuet.ac.bd) | [Profile](https://cuet.ac.bd/profile/faculty-member/Dr-Md-Aftabur-Rahman) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-aftabur-rahman) | [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md-Aftabur-Rahman) - **Dr. Muhammad Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan** - Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, CUET - *Role:* Thesis Supervisor - [Email](mailto:arbhuiyance@cuet.ac.bd) | [Profile](https://cuet.ac.bd/profile/faculty-member/dr-muhammad-abdur-rahman-bhuiyan) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-abdur-r-bhuiyan-phd-masce-gmice-miabse-meeri-msei-fieb-62b82b2b2) | [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VazlWloAAAAJ&hl=en)