Dean Academic

Dr. Shagufta Sayed is an accomplished academic leader and researcher with over two decades of experience in engineering education and academic governance. Currently serving as the Dean of Academic Affairs at M.H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering (MHSSCE), she brings a unique combination of academic excellence, administrative expertise, and industry awareness. Her academic journey spans a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Mumbai, preceded by a Master’s degree in Construction Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering.

At MHSSCE, she has led numerous institutional initiatives and academic reforms as a key member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), College Development Committee, Academic Audit Committee, and Career Advancement Scheme Committee. She also serves as Convener and President of both the College Women Development Cell and Internal Complaints Committee, demonstrating her commitment to inclusive academic spaces. In her department, she has held pivotal responsibilities such as NBA Coordinator, Civil Engineering Consultancy & Testing Centre In-charge, and Advisor to the Civil Engineering Society.

Dr. Sayed’s research primarily focuses on sustainable urban development, green construction, and lifecycle cost analysis. Her Ph.D. research on green components in urban mass housing has been published in reputed journals such as ASCE and Elsevier B.V. She has authored multiple papers in international conferences and national journals, and regularly delivers expert lectures on construction management, infrastructure planning, and sustainability.

She is actively involved in university-level curriculum reform, paper setting, and academic evaluations for institutions such as Mumbai University, Sardar Patel College of Engineering, and NMIMS. She is also a reviewer for international journals including Elsevier’s Sustainable Cities and Society.

Known for her dynamic leadership and student-focused vision, Dr. Sayed has also contributed to college fests, professional development workshops, and faculty training programs. Her extensive exposure to both academia and professional contribution adds practical depth to her academic pursuits.