Kazi Md. Barkat Ali

Resource Person

Prof. Dr. Kazi Md. Barkat Ali

Resource Person, BEMA

Professor, Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong

Academic Background:

Ph.D. in Climate Change & Disaster Vulnerability – University of Dhaka (2021)
- Research Focus: Climate change-induced disaster vulnerability & adaptation strategies in coastal Bangladesh (UGC Fellowship)
B.Sc. (1993) & M.Sc. (1994) in Geography – University of Dhaka
LL.B. Degree – National University
SSC (1988) & HSC (1990) – Jessore Education Board

Research & Expertise:

Prof. Ali is an expert in:

Climate Change & Human Adaptation
Disaster Management & Sustainable Development
Environmental Studies & Economic Geography
Geo-Politics & Global Environmental Politics
Geospatial Techniques (Cartography & GIS)

Research Grants & Publications:

Secured Research Grants from:
- Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Bangladesh
- University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh
- University of Chittagong Research Cell
Published Over 40 Research Articles & Book Chapters in national & international journals
Supervised 25+ MS/MPhil Theses

Academic & Teaching Contributions:

Professor, University of Chittagong – Teaching in the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies
Adjunct Faculty at:
- Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
- Bangladesh Military Academy (BMA), Bhatiary, Chattogram
- Manarat International University (MIU)
Key Subjects Taught:
- Geo-Politics & Global Environmental Politics
- Disaster Management
- Bangladesh Studies & Environmental Studies

Professional Engagements & Leadership Roles:

Academic Training Coordinator – Specialized in Disaster Management, Surveying & Cartography
Media Expert – Conducted sessions on Environmental Issues for Bangladesh Television (BTV) & Bangladesh Radio, Chattogram
Leadership Positions:
- Joint Secretary, Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA)
- Life Member, Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS) & Red Crescent Society, Bangladesh
- Registered Graduate, University of Dhaka
- Member, Centre for Strategic and Peace Studies (CSPS), Dhaka
- Member, Alliance Française de Dhaka & Nirapod Sarak Chi, Dhaka
- Founder Chairman, Career Education Development Foundation (CED Foundation), Dhaka
- Founder Member, One Initiative Research & Development Ltd. (OIRD), Research Institute, Dhaka

Previous Professional Experience:

Former Officer, Janata Bank
BCS Cadre (22nd BCS) – General Education

Vision & Impact:

Prof. Ali is dedicated to advancing climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and sustainable development. Through research, education, and policy advocacy, he aims to enhance environmental sustainability and socio-economic resilience in Bangladesh and beyond.

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.