Prof. Dr. M.R. Hasan was born in a muslim family on 26^th July 1964 in Rajshahi District. He obtained B.Sc. Engg (Civil) in 1989 and M. Engg (Civil) degree from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET). He earned his PhD degree in field of water and environment. He started his career as a professional Engineer in the capacity of Chief Engineer at RUET and in his profession he has more than 15 years’ experience. He is a good researcher and engaged in research and teaching for more than 15 years. Prof. Dr. Hasan is the panel Program Evaluator (Civil Engineering) Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education, IEB, Dhaka. He attended more than 25 seminars and conferences at national and international level. Dr. Hasan is the author and co-author of several peer reviewed papers and has contributions at prominent journals and international conferences. Prof. Dr. Hasan is a life fellow of the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), and was Chairman, council member, honorary secretary, Vice Chairman of different sub-centers of IEB. He has been involved in a members of National Engineering Projects as a technical expert/consultant in the National level in Engineering and Education fields.