Zobaer Rahman

Resource Person

Mr. Zobaer Rahman

Resource Person, BEMA

President, YouthMappers at IRS, Jahangirnagar University

General Secretary, Jahangirnagar University Geographical Association

Mr. Zobaer Rahman is a dedicated researcher and academician with expertise in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and environmental modeling. He actively contributes to research on climate change, wetland rehabilitation, and sustainable land use, with a strong focus on integrating geospatial technologies into environmental policy and conservation practices.

Academic & Professional Background:

B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University
Research expertise in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Modeling
Research Assistant in Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam’s lab, contributing to academic projects and conferences

Research & Expertise:

Wetland Rehabilitation & Sustainable Land Use
Climate Change Vulnerability & Flood Risk Analysis
Forest Health & Degradation Assessment
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) & Community-Based Research
Economic & Ecological Impact of Conservation Strategies

Contributions & Skills:

Conducted geospatial analysis and environmental modeling for various research projects
Proficient in Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS, QGIS, OpenStreetMap (OSM) for spatial analysis
Expertise in Python, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva for data analysis & visualization
Open Mapping Guru for Open Mapping Hub-Asia Pacific, actively disseminating geospatial knowledge
Strong background in Key Informant Interviews (KII), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and literature review

Vision & Commitment:

Mr. Rahman is passionate about integrating GIS-based approaches into environmental policy and community-led conservation initiatives. His long-term goal is to contribute to global climate resilience strategies, ensuring sustainable land use and ecological preservation through advanced geospatial research.

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.