Global Engagement Spotlight: Naqib Mashrur

It’s time for this month’s student spotlight from LSU's global community!

Naqib Mashrur is pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on natural disasters and their impact on underserved communities. After completing his Bachelor’s degree at a prestigious university in Bangladesh, Naqib chose LSU because of its high ranking in civil engineering – and because of its unique location. Naqib shared that Louisiana and Bangladesh share similar climate, geography, and topology. “Both are situated in the deltas of massive rivers,” says Naqib, “which means the research experience I can gain here will be directly applicable to solving problems back in Bangladesh.”

Solving problems has been a theme in Naqib’s PhD experience. He started his program during the early days of Covid-19, which raised many challenges for Naqib and others in his cohort. Naqib says he is proud that he rose to the challenge of his PhD, all while staying involved in LSU’s student community. Throughout his program, Naqib has helped LSU’s International Student Association put on events and has worked with our Global Community Center to host welcome dinners for new students each semester.

Thank you, Naqib, for contributing to LSU’s community and for helping new students feel welcome!

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"[T]he research experience I can gain here will be directly applicable to solving problems back in Bangladesh."

Naqib Mashrur, LSU PhD student