Abdul Khaleque

Resource Person

Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Khaleque

Resource Person, BEMA

Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences and Management, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Khaleque is a prominent academic and researcher in the field of environmental science and management, currently serving as a Professor at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka. He has contributed extensively to research in water quality monitoring, waste management, and ecotoxicology, with a strong focus on climate change and its impact on livelihoods in coastal Bangladesh.

Academic & Professional Background:

Ph.D. in Liposomal Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Shinshu University, Japan
Postdoctoral Research on solid-state polymerization of acryloyl β-alanine and methacryloyl β-alanine at Pukyong National University, South Korea
Former Dean, School of Environmental Science and Management, IUB (Jan 2016 – Apr 2020)
Former Head, Department of Environmental Science, IUB (Jul 2015 – Dec 2017)
Former Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Research & Expertise:

Water Quality Monitoring & Waste Management
Ecotoxicology & Environmental Impact Assessment
Climate Change & Livelihood Vulnerabilities in Coastal Bangladesh
Pollutant Removal from Wastewater Using Bio-adsorbents
Artificial Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) for SRM

Contributions & Skills:

Principal Investigator for research projects on climate change, water quality, and pollution removal technologies
Expertise in ecotoxicology, environmental risk assessment, and pollutant removal
Extensive experience in research project management, data analysis, and academic publishing

Vision & Commitment:

Prof. Khaleque is dedicated to advancing research in environmental science, focusing on sustainable solutions for water quality, waste management, and climate change adaptation. His ongoing research aims to develop innovative technologies for environmental protection and enhance resilience in vulnerable communities, particularly in coastal Bangladesh.

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.