I am an architect, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience in design and teaching. I'm passionate about translating creative concepts into detailed technical drawings and enjoy working across multidisciplinary practices including architecture, interiors, product, graphic, and attire design. Currently, I am completing my PhD at KU Leuven. Throughout my career, I've worked extensively on award-winning international competitions, academic research, and site execution. I love integrating real-life projects and construction logic into my academic teaching to prepare students for professional challenges.

Salma Begum

I am an architect, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience in design and teaching. I'm passionate about translating creative concepts into detailed technical drawings and enjoy working across multidisciplinary practices including architecture, interiors, product, graphic, and attire design. Currently, I am completing my PhD at KU Leuven. Throughout my career, I've worked extensively on award-winning international competitions, academic research, and site execution. I love integrating real-life projects and construction logic into my academic teaching to prepare students for professional challenges.

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I am an architect, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience in design and teaching. I’m passionate about translating creative concepts into detailed technical drawings and enjoy working across multidisciplinary practices including architecture, interiors, product, graphic, and attire design. Currently, I am completing my PhD at KU Leuven.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked extensively on award-winning international competitions, academic research, and site execution. I love integrating real-life projects and construction logic into my academic teaching to prepare students for professional challenges.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Urdu
Intermediate
Dutch
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

Architect at ARCHSTUDIO
January 1, 2013 - April 27, 2025
Handled residential and public projects from concept to detailed drawings. Shortlisted for the Design, Building 4Humanity Exhibition in Portugal.
Architect at TKNRK & ASSOCIATES
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Worked on award-winning international competition projects in Bhutan including 1st Prize at Royal Institute of Management and 3rd Prize at Druk Green Design Competition.
Assistant Professor (On Leave) at AUST
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Taught Design Studio, Architectural Graphics, Working Drawings, and Photography. Integrated real-life projects and construction logic into academic teaching.
Architect at ARTIFEX
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Involved in residential design and detailing bespoke interior elements. Worked on chain cosmetic showroom of MAC.

Education

Master of Human Settlements at KU Leuven, Belgium
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Masters of Architecture at BUET, Bangladesh
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Architecture at UAP, Bangladesh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Gold Medal for obtaining highest score in Bachelor
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
VLIR-UOS Scholarship for masters
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
PM Fellowships for PhD
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Best Paper Awards in international architecture conferences from PhD
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization