Emtazul Haque, EIT

Geotechnical Specialist

Foundation DesignSlope StabilitySoil-Structure InteractionPavement EngineeringRiver Network Management

15+Years Experience

08Key Achievements

08Professional Roles

Emtazul Haque is a distinguished civil engineer with a robust portfolio in geotechnical and structural engineering. He serves as a Director at Engineering & Research Associates Ltd. and as an Associate/Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at UAP. His competency spans foundations, retaining systems, pavements, bridges, slopes, and below-grade structures, backed by both local and overseas practice in Bangladesh and the USA.

Key Achievements

Developed innovative design solutions for multi-basement retaining systems

Lead researcher in sustainable engineering practices for local communities

Conducted extensive site investigations and soil testing for major projects

Mentored generations of geotechnical engineers in Bangladesh

Conducted experimental and numerical research at the University of Oklahoma on cracking behavior of continuously reinforced concrete pavement

Publication: Cracking Characteristics of Model Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements, Transportation Research Record, 1998

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.); certifications/honors include ACI-I, Tex-447-A, Radiation Safety, and a Graduate College Scholarship from the University of Oklahoma

Former General Secretary, Students' Association of Bangladesh, University of Oklahoma

Professional Experience

Geotechnical Specialist at Advanced Infrastructure Management (AIM)
Director at Engineering & Research Associates Limited (ERA), since June 2011
Associate Professor at University of Asia Pacific (UAP)
Managing Director, Combination Developments Ltd.; Director Executive (Design), Charunirum Engineers Ltd.
Manager/Project Manager/Staff Geotechnical Engineer, Terra-Mar Inc., Houston, Texas
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Oklahoma; Design/Field Engineer, Design Associates Ltd., Dhaka
Completed geotechnical and structural assignments for East West University, Dhaka University Arts Building, Gulshan House, Nile Palace, Chittagong hospital building, RMG factory, and Hotel Sandy Land
Expertise in geology and geomorphology of Bangladesh's river systems

Academic Background

M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical), University of Oklahoma, USA, 1997, GPA 3.6
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, BUET, 1992, First Class
H.S.C., Rajshahi Cadet College, 1985 — 6th position in Rajshahi Board; S.S.C., 1983 — 13th position

Understanding the intricate relationship between soil and structure is the bedrock of safe engineering. I focus on context-sensitive solutions that prioritize environmental conservation.