Khaled Mahamud Khan

Resource Person

Mr. Khaled Mahamud Khan

Resource Person, BEMA

Graduate Research Assistant & M.S. Student in Geographic Information Science, Saint Louis University, USA

Mr. Khaled Mahamud Khan is currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant and pursuing his M.S. in Geographic Information Science at Saint Louis University, USA. He completed both his B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Sc. in Geography and Environment from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, building a solid foundation in geospatial and environmental research.

Academic & Professional Background:

M.S. in Geographic Information Science (Ongoing), Saint Louis University, USA
B.Sc. (Hons) & M.Sc. in Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
Former Research Assistant, Jahangirnagar University under Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam
Former Research Assistant, Research Society (Non-profit), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Co-author of a published book chapter on sustainable seafood production

Research & Expertise:

Hydrological Modeling and Flood Risk Assessment
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing (RS)
Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (Geo-AI) & Machine Learning
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience
Spatial Data Analysis and Geovisualization

Contributions & Skills:

Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, Google Earth Engine
Programming in Python and R for spatial data science
Skilled in Data Visualization and Environmental Modeling
Applied machine learning techniques in discharge prediction and flood risk evaluation
Focused research on GIS-based hydrology and environmental impact assessment

Vision & Commitment:

Mr. Khan is passionate about leveraging advanced geospatial tools and AI technologies to address complex environmental and hydrological challenges. His research aims to contribute to sustainable development through accurate flood prediction and risk management, supporting community resilience in the face of climate change.

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.