Dr. A.F.M. Saiful Amin
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
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Connecting with Bridges
Advances in Bridge Engineering [I-IV]
BAETE, Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
Board of Accreditation for Engineering & Technical Education (BAETE)
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Saiful Amin
Professor Dr. A.F.M. Saiful Amin, an educator and expert in the field of engineering, is also a leading proponent and promoter of engineering education and sustainable infrastructure in Bangladesh.
Dr. Amin played a vital role in improving the quality of education in Engineering as the Chairman of the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, which is a full signatory of the Washington Accord. He holds the pride to lead this body to the global recognition.
Civil Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety
Engineering Education
Research
Collaboration Partners
Infrastructure Development
Crowning Summaries
BUET-JIDPUS
The BUET-Japan Institute of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety (BUET-JIDPUS) was established by the Syndicate of BUET on 30 December, 2009 as a development project of the Government of Bangladesh with the financial support from the Government of Japan. The purpose of the institute is to provide a platform for teaching, learning and research in the field of disaster prevention and urban safety that will contribute to reduce disaster risk of the country. The aim of this institute is to assist the government of Bangladesh to strengthen and maintain the infrastructures all over the country and to prevent and well manage natural disasters.
Dr. Amin holds the pride to commence three post graduate courses at this Institute during his directorship tenure.
Human resources and industrial development in the field of Disaster Prevention and Urban Safety
We strengthen the capacity of engineering professionals in Bangladesh regarding the issues of infrastructure management and disaster mitigation including urban safety.
Curriculam for post-graduate level studies and research
BUET-JIDPUS is currently running three post graduate programs with unique tracks in disaster risk reduction sector.
Reduction of fire hazards
BUET-JIDPUS conducts small scale fire tests, awaits expansion of structural fire laboratory for large scale tests and gets involved in safety inspection of fire damaged buildings.
Earthquake Early Warning System for Bangladesh
We work on addressing the technical challenges and possibilities of implementing an earthquake early warning system in Bangladesh to protect the country’s national assets. This is the first known initiative of this type in Bangladesh.
Health Monitoring of the Padma Bridge Rail Link Tracks
We are exploring the possibility of conducting a numerical study together with laboratory and field experiments, including fatigue tests, dynamic tests, and static tests to ensure safety of rail tracks built on alluvial soft soil of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Army and CREC are our supporters to provide technical supports. Bangladesh Railway is the direct beneficiary from such efforts.
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Self Portrait
Professor Dr. Saiful Amin’s work has certain characteristics like embracing modern innovative thinking, doing research-based professional work for the welfare of humanity, working constructively, and working with the young and the old. He believes that the success of a leader lies in making timely decisions by abandoning a singular vision when necessary and properly evaluating team members’ opinions.
Press and Media
Infrastructure
Visionary Planning
Padma Bridge — New Lifeline of Development
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Education
New Generation
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International
Greater Outreach
Advances in Bridge Engineering
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What I am doing now
I teach structural analysis and the finite element method in the Department of Civil Engineering at BUET and supervise research students in bridge engineering, rubber mechanics and concrete materials. Since October 2024 I have also delivered the Special Lecture on Infrastructure in bridge engineering at Saitama University, Japan.
On behalf of BUET I lead the Design Review Team for the Padma Bridge Rail Link, and since February 2026 I have sat on the Bangladesh Bridge Authority’s National Advisory Team for the renovation, widening and strengthening of the Jamuna (Bangabandhu) Multipurpose Bridge deck.
I chair the Bangladesh National Group of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), serve as a Director of the American Concrete Institute Bangladesh Chapter and as Country Representative for Bangladesh of the Institution of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom. My term as Chairman of the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE) was completed in March 2025.