Rejaur Rahman

Resource Person

Prof. Dr. Md. Rejaur Rahman

Resource Person, BEMA

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

Academic Background:

Ph.D. in Information Engineering of Resources & Environment – Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
M.Tech in Remote Sensing (RS) & GIS – Centre for Space Science & Technology Education in Asia & the Pacific (CSSTEAP), India (Affiliated with the United Nations)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
Fulbright Visiting Research Fellow (2024-2025) – Ohio State University, USA

Scholarships & Fellowships:

CSSTEAP-UN Scholarship
China Government Scholarship
TWAS (Italy-Malaysia) Scholarship
Fulbright Visiting Research Fellowship

Research & Expertise:

Dr. Rahman specializes in:

Remote Sensing, GIS & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for environmental monitoring
Natural Disaster Modeling & Management:
- Floods, Soil Erosion, Droughts, Riverbank Erosion & Landslides
Climate Change Analysis & Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Modeling
Cropland Monitoring & Planning

Research Contributions & Publications:

Published Over 45 Peer-Reviewed Research Papers in international & national journals
Research Fellow – GIS Applications in Coastal Area Planning & Management, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
Reviewer/Editor for journals published by:
- Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, MDPI, and Frontiers

Professional Engagements & Projects:

Associate Sub-Project Manager (2012-2013) – Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)
(A World Bank & Government of Bangladesh Initiative)
Advanced/ Specialized Training in Remote Sensing & GIS across:
- India, China, Jordan, Egypt, Sweden, Russia, Iran, South Korea, Turkey, & the Netherlands

Vision & Impact:

Prof. Dr. Rahman is committed to bridging geospatial technology with environmental sustainability. His research aims to enhance disaster resilience, improve land-use planning, and contribute to climate adaptation strategies 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.