Dr Md Kamrul Hassan is a Senior Lecturer in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering at the School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment (SoEDBE), Western Sydney University (WSU). He worked as a Research Fellow (2016-2020) at WSU before joining SoEDBE as an Associate Lecturer (2021-2022) and Lecturer (2023-2025). He completed his PhD in Structural Engineering at WSU in 2016, Master of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 201, and Bachelor of Science in Civil  Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) in 2008. His strong academic foundation has shaped his career in both teaching and research.

At WSU, Dr Hassan teaches and coordinates both the Construction Management undergraduate program and the Master of Fire Safety Engineering postgraduate courses. He has demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, contributing significantly to curriculum development and subject innovation. Notably, he designed and introduced the subject BLDG3014 – Introduction to Building Fire Safety in collaboration with industry partners. He has been a key contributor to the Master of Fire Safety Engineering (MFSE) program since joining.  He is teaching the following four subjects:

• Introduction to Building Fire Safety in Spring
• Fire Engineering 2(Fire Models) in Autumn
• Research Project A in Autumn and Spring
• Research Project B in Autumn and Spring

Beyond teaching, Dr Hassan is deeply engaged in student supervision, research, and industry collaboration. He has supervised over 30 undergraduate theses, 40 Master’s theses, 11 PhD students as co-supervisor, and three PhD students as principal supervisor. His research output includes more than 100 publications, including 7 edited books, 41 journal articles, keynote papers, and over 45 peer-reviewed conference papers, all focused on fire, materials, and structural engineering. His FWCI score of 1.10 as per SciVal report, indicates that his research is cited 10% more frequently than the global average for similar work, reflecting his influence in the field and its strong impact within the academic community. He has also secured industry grants, collaborated with local and international universities, and contributed as co-investigator to an ARC Linkage project. Between 2022 and 2025, He has led or contributed to six externally funded projects, securing over $500,000 in competitive and industry-based funding.

His research focuses on fire behaviour of intumescent coatings, cladding systems, sustainable building materials, prefabricated steel-concrete composite structures, and experimental and numerical works on materials and structures. His work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting safer and more environmentally responsible construction practices. In recognition of his research impact, he was awarded, jointly with Professor Swapan Saha and his team, the 2024 Australian Institute of Building (AIB) Professional Excellence Award in Research Development and Technology.  This accolade reflects not only technical innovation but deep engagement with industry partners to address urgent safety concerns in modern construction.

Dr Hassan actively contributes to academic governance and leadership within SoEDBE. He has served on committees including the SoEDBE WHS Working Group, EDWP, EXCITE Newsletter, and EA Accreditation for the MFSE course. Professionally, he is a reviewer for international journals and conferences, Chief Guest Editor for special issues, a conference organising committee member, and an editorial board member. He maintains affiliations with SFPE, Engineers Australia, and others.

In 2024, Dr Kamrul established the International Conference on Fire Safety Engineering Research and Practice (iCFSERP-2024) along with Professor Zhong Tao, held at Western Sydney University’s Parramatta City Campus from 24–27 November 2024. The founding of iCFSERP-2024 reflects Dr Kamrul’s commitment to building global networks in fire safety research, strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, and advancing sustainable and safe engineering practices.

Through his teaching, research, publications, and leadership, Dr Md Kamrul Hassan continues to make significant contributions to fire safety engineering and sustainable construction, inspiring the next generation of structural and fire safety engineers while advancing global knowledge in the field.