Faculty Profile

Zahid ISLAM

Zahid ISLAM

Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Design
College
College of Visual Arts and Design

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


  
PhD, University of Missouri, 2015. 
Major: Architectural Studies
Degree Specialization: Environmental Design
Dissertation Title: Shift of Modality and its effect on Design Process: Understanding the rationale behind modality shift and its consequence on design.
MS, University of Missouri, 2004. 
Major: Architectural Studies
Degree Specialization: Design with Digital Media
Dissertation Title: Linear Multimedia for Form and Geometry Analysis, A case study of National Assembly Building, Bangladesh by Louis I. Kahn.
BArch, Khulna University, 2000. 
Major: Architecture





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
No current or future courses scheduled.


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    ADES 2630.501, Drawing for Interior Design, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 2630.503, Drawing for Interior Design, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 2630.504, Drawing for Interior Design, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4615.001, Topics in Interior Design, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4615.002, Topics in Interior Design, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3610.501, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3610.502, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 2640.501, Interior Design: Space Planning I, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 2640.502, Interior Design: Space Planning I, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4615.001, Topics in Interior Design, Summer 5W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 2640.501, Interior Design: Space Planning I, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 2640.502, Interior Design: Space Planning I, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 3610.501, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3610.502, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4615.001, Topics in Interior Design, Summer 5W1 2019 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 5648.501, Practicum in INTD Sustainability II, Spring 2019  SPOT
                    

                    ADES 5642.501, Seminar in Design Sustainability, Spring 2019  SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4615.001, Topics in Interior Design, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 5646.092, Practicum in INTD Sustainability I, Fall 2018  SPOT
                    

                    ART 4900.700, Special Problems, Fall 2018 Syllabus
                    

                    ADES 5605.002, Interior Design Studio, Summer 10W 2018 
                    

                    ADES 5632.601, INTD : Space Planning V, Spring 2018  SPOT
                    

                    ADES 4615.001, Topics in Interior Design, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 5515.601, Using Critical Methods to Guide Critical Writing in Design, Spring 2018  SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3610.501, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3610.502, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 5648.090, Practicum in INTD Sustainability II, Spring 2017  SPOT
                    

                    ADES 5642.090, Seminar in Design Sustainability, Spring 2017  SPOT
                    

                    ADES 3610.501, Interior Design: Presentation Techniques, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    ADES 5646.501, Practicum in INTD Sustainability I, Fall 2016  SPOT

          


          
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  Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of
  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
Published Intellectual Contributions


  
Conference Proceeding
Islam, Z.  (2018). A Fear-free Learning Environment without the Risk of Crime and Threat. Other. 217-218.  Oklahoma City, OK.: Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). 
ISLAM, A. Z. (2017). Design Perceptions Inferred by the Design Modalities and Their Impact on Design Outcome.. Other.  Toronto: The International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. http://designprinciplesandpractices.com/assets/downloads/design/G17-Post-Conference-Final-Program.pdf
Gaines, K., O'Boyle, M., ISLAM, A. Z., Pati, D.  (2017). The Impact of Environmental Stimuli on Neural Activity. 2017, .  Chicago: 2017 IDEC conference proceedings. https://www.idec.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=4460
Gaines, K., O'Boyle, M., Islam, A. Z. (2016). Neural Interactions between the Built Environment and Individuals with Autism using Augmented Reality Visualization. Other. 181-182. 
Gaines, K., O'Boyle, M., Islam, Z., Pearson, M.  (2016). The Use of Virtual Environments to Detect Reactions to Classroom Features. Other. University of North Texas. Interior Design Educators Council. 
Islam, Z.  (2014). Designing a Digital Design Protocol:  Integrating building information and parametric modeling; virtual reality simulation with evidence based design.  Vancouver: The International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. 
Islam, A. Z. (2013). Using BIM for Teaching Sustainable Interior Design,. Hawaii International Conference on Education. 
Islam, A. Z., Uddin, M.  (2011). People in Digital Space: Simplified Options of Scaled Figures in 3D Animation. Other. 6. Journal of the Design Communication  Association. 
Journal Article
D’Souza, N., ISLAM, A. Z., Yoon, S.  (2011). Understanding design skills of the Generation Y: An exploration through the VR-KiDS project. Other. (32), 30.  plano: Elsevier. www.elsevier.com/locate/destud



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
Awarded Grants



  
  
  	  
          
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research  

 	 
	 	 
  
Contract   
ISLAM, A. Z. (Co-Principal), Uddin, S. (Principal), "MEM Building Animation.," Sponsored by University of North Texas, Local, $10000 Funded. (2004).
ISLAM, A. Z. (Co-Principal), Uddin, S. (Principal), "University of Missouri Library Animation," Sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia, State, $10000 Funded. (2003).
Grant - Research   
ISLAM, A. Z., "2017-2018 Scholarly and Creative Activity Award," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (February 2018 – August 2018).
ISLAM, A. Z. (Co-Principal), Gaines, K. (Principal), "Interactions between the Built Environment and Individuals with Autism using Augmented Reality Visualization," Sponsored by Vice President for Research, Texas Tech University, Other, $8500.00 Funded. (August 2014).
ISLAM, A. Z. (Co-Principal), D’souza, N. (Principal), Yoon, S. Y. (Co-Principal), "VR-Kids: Virtual Reality for Kids Interested in Design Studies," Sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia, Other, $2650 Funded. (August 2007 – December 2008).
ISLAM, A. Z. (Co-Principal), Uddin, S. (Principal), Yoon, S. Y. (Co-Principal), "Blast Mitigation Research Grant," Sponsored by US Airforce, Federal, $205000 Funded. (April 2005 – April 2006).
Grant - Service   
Islam, z., "Perception on Universal Design pedagogy using Mixed Reality.," University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (August 2018 – March 2019).
Islam, Z., "Perception on Universal Design pedagogy using Mixed Reality.," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (May 2018 – September 2018).
Sponsored Research   
ISLAM, A. Z. (Co-Principal), Uddin, S. (Principal), "Wonderland Camp Architectural Analysis, Design and Presentation," Sponsored by Wonderland Summer Camp, State, $15000 Funded. (December 2004).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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			This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
				
      
					
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