Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Prantique
Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam is a distinguished professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. With an illustrious academic career, he graduated with a B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Sc. (Thesis) in Geography and Environment, both with 1st Class 1st Position from Jahangirnagar University. He further pursued advanced studies, completing partial credits in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University, The Netherlands, and earning a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems Modeling from the University of Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Islam also completed a prestigious JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Marine Ecosystems Engineering at the University of Tokyo.
Expertise & Research Focus
Dr. Islam specializes in environmental and ecological modeling, climate change impact assessment on aquatic ecosystems, phytoplankton transition modeling, harmful algae analysis, and marine ecosystem simulations. His expertise includes hydrodynamic ecosystem modeling, computer-based programming for numerical simulations, and research techniques for environmental systems analysis. His work has contributed significantly to understanding coastal seas, estuaries, and marine ecosystems.
Academic & Research Contributions
A globally recognized researcher, Dr. Islam has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles and 17 books and research volumes on climate change, environmental modeling, and marine ecosystem management. His notable publications include:
- Environmental Management of Marine Ecosystems (Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA)
- Global Blue Economy: Analysis, Developments, and Challenges (Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA)
- Climate Change in Bangladesh: A Cross-Disciplinary Framework (Springer)
- Bangladesh I & II: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation (Springer)
- India I & II: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation (Springer)
Dr. Islam serves as the Executive Editor-in-Chief of Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (Springer International Publications).
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Islam has received numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions to ecological modeling and environmental research, including:
- Best Young Researcher Award 2012 – International Society of Ecological Modeling (ISEM), France
- Best Paper Presenter Award 2010 – SautaiN, Kyoto, Japan
- Best Poster Presenter Award 2010 – Techno Ocean Conference, Kobe, Japan
- Young Scientist Financial Award 2010 – IOC/WESTPAC Science Conference, South Korea
Teaching & Supervision
Dr. Islam teaches undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students in areas such as:
- Environmental and Ecosystem Modeling
- Marine Biogeochemistry & Oceanography
- Climate Change & Disaster Management
- Computational Fluid Dynamics & GIS Modeling
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
He is currently supervising multiple research projects on climate change impacts, aquatic ecosystem resilience, disaster management, and environmental innovations.
Global Engagement & Collaborations
Dr. Islam has collaborated with leading international institutions and research agencies, including NSF (USA), MEXT (Japan), JSPS (Japan), JICA (Japan), USAID, UGC, and MOST. His extensive global experience spans over 20+ countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, China, South Korea, and more.
Research Interests
- Environmental & Climate Change Modeling
- Natural Hazards & Vulnerability Analysis
- Marine & Aquatic Ecosystem Simulations
- GIS-Remote Sensing Integrated Models
- Harmful Algae Blooms & Marine Pollution
- Computational Programming for Environmental Analysis
Dr. Islam’s contributions to environmental research, policy development, and academic leadership continue to drive impactful solutions for global climate resilience and sustainable development.
