K. Taufiq Elahi

K. Taufiq Elahi is a Bangladeshi architect and academic. He is an associate professor in the Department of Architecture at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet. He is a founding faculty member of the department and has published research on Bengal architecture, urban history, and housing in South Asia.

Personal life Elahi is the only son of Bangladeshi professor and businessman K. Maudood Elahi and professor Sabiha Sultana. He is a member of the Elahi family, who owns substantial land in Rangpur.

Early life and education Elahi studied architecture at Khulna University, graduating in 2001.

Academic career He was a visiting faculty at Department of Real Estate, Daffodil International University in January 2012 to January 2013. He also was a visiting faculty at Department of Architecture, Leading University in January 2007 to January 2010. Furthermore, he served as an assistant architect at InGrid Architects in April 2002 to July 2005 He is currently serving as a student advisor of his department and formerly served as the department head.

He has also served as tutor in urban design studio projects including public-space redevelopment proposals around the Kuril Flyover in Dhaka, which participated in the Archiprix Competition.

Research and other professional activities Elahi’s research focuses on Bengal architectural heritage, urban development, and housing in South Asia. He has authored multiple journal papers, including work on architectural theory and the concept of the sublime in architecture. According to his university profile, he has published seven peer-reviewed journal articles.

Selected topics of his research include: Architectural history of Sylhet Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur Formal and informal housing sectors in Dhaka

Beyond academia, Elahi practices as a freelance architect and has participated in architectural design initiatives and competitions, including the Inspireli Awards collaborative project Tale of Corridors: Participatory Block Development.

He is also a photographer and serves as an advisor to the Shahjalal University Photographers' Association.