Short Biography
I am a geospatial and urban researcher, skilled in geospatial and statistical analysis, remote sensing applications, data integration, deprivation/inequality mapping, vulnerability mapping, land-use modelling, accessibility analysis, participatory planning, spatial data visualization, research design, questionnaire design & survey, semi-structured interview, and academic writing. I would like to apply my geospatial, planning,...
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | MSc in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation (Specialisation: Urban Planning and Management | University of Twente, Netherlands | 2020 |
| M.Sc. | MSc in Geography and Environment | Jahangirnagar University | 2012 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | BSc (Hon's) in Geography and Environment | Jahangirnagar University | 2010 |
| Designation | Organization | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur | 2022-04-24 | Present |
| Assistant Professor | Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur | 2017-10-03 | 2022-04-23 |
| Lecturer | Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur | 2014-10-14 | 2017-10-02 |
| Jr. Professional in Remote Sensing Division | Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) | 2013-05-12 | 2014-10-13 |
Research Activities & Consultancy
| Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Impact of Land Use Land Cover Changes on Land Surface Temperature in Dinajpur, Bangladesh | Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur | Principal Investigator | 112000 BDT (1000 USD) | 2024-25 |
| Participatory and Geospatial Approach-Based High-Resolution Urban Inequality Mapping: A Pilot Study on Rangpur City, Bangladesh | University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh | Principal Investigator | 300000 BDT | 2023-2024 |
| Geospatial Assessment of Healthcare Deprivation in Rangpur City, Bangladesh | Begum Rokeya University, Rangpupr | Principal Investigator | 100000 BDT | 2023-2024 |
| Developing A Geospatial and Multi-criteria-based Decision Support System for Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study on Ranpur City, Bangladesh | Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur | Principal Investigator | 87000 BDT | 2021-2022 |
| Assessing the Present Status of Shyama Sundari Khal and It’s Impact on Rangpur City Corporation Area: A GIS Based Study | Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur | Principal Investigator | 99600 BDT | 2016-2017 |
| Journal | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Tania, T. I., Malak, M. A., Anjum, H., & Rahman, M. Z.
: Riverbank erosion and human mobility: An insight from the bank of Padma River, Bangladesh,
Journal of Life and Earth Sciences (Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur)
, (impact factor: N/A),
2023 .
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| 2 |
Mondol, M. A. H., Habib, M. A., Kabir, F., Islam, A. R. M. T., Rahman, M. Z., Kamruzzaman, M., & Siddiki, U. R.
: Variability in episodic precipitation concentration in the Asian megacity of Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics (Springer)
, (impact factor: 2.0),
2023 .
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| 3 |
Roy, B., & Rahman, M. Z.
: Spatio-temporal analysis and cellular automata-based simulations of biophysical indicators under the scenario of climate change and urbanization using artificial neural network,
Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment (Elsevier)
, (impact factor: 4.7),
2023 .
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| 4 |
Quader, M. A., Dey, H., Malak, M. A., & Rahman, M. Z.
: A geospatial assessment of flood hazard in north‐eastern depressed basin, Bangladesh,
Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography (Department of Geography, National University of Singapore and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
, (impact factor: Cite Score: 4.4),
2023 .
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| 5 |
Hasnahena, Sarker, S. C., Islam, M. S., Rahman, M. Z., & Islam, M. N.
: Modeling on microclimatic variation of land surface temperature and vegetation cover at Rangpur City in Bangladesh,
Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (Springer)
, (impact factor: 3),
2022 .
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| 6 |
Rahman, M. Z., Atun, F., & Martinez, J.
: The Relationship Between Disaster Risk Perception and Multiple Deprivation: A Study on Rangpur City, Bangladesh, Using Geospatial and Statistical Approaches,
Environment and Urbanization Asia (SAGE Journals)
, (impact factor: 1.3),
2022 .
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| 7 |
Hasnahena, Sarker, S. C., Islam, M. S., & Rahman, M. Z.
: The Rate and Pattern of the Spatio-Temporal Expansion of Rangpur City Corporation, Rangpur, Bangladesh,
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
, (impact factor: NA),
2021 .
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| 8 |
Rahman, M. Z., Atun, F., & Martinez, J.
: Earthquake and fire hazard risk perception : A study on the emerging Rangpur City of Bangladesh,
Journal of Integrated Disaster Risk Management
, (impact factor: Citations: 06),
2021 .
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| 9 |
Sarker, M. F., & Rahman, M. Z.
: Assessment of Solid Waste Management Process in Rangpur City Corporation Area,
Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International
, (impact factor: Citations: 9),
2018 .
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| 10 |
Rahman, M. Z., & Rashid, M. S.
: Aerial Extent Analysis and Environmental Problems Identification of Matasagar and Sukhsagar Wetlands in Bangladesh Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools,
Journal of Geographic Information System (Scientific Research Publishing)
, (impact factor: Citations: 4),
2016 .
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| Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Master Research Award | Master Research Honours Programme by the Twente Graduate School, University of Twente, the Netherlands | 2020 |
| OKP Scholarship by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs | To pursue MSc (2 Years) Degree at University of Twente | 2018 |
| MSc Excellence Scholarship | For obtaining outstanding result (CGPA 3.92 out of 4.00), 1st Position (out of 73 Students) in the Thesis Group, Jahangirnagar University | 2012 |
MD. ZAKIUR RAHMAN
Associate Professor
Department of Geography and Environmental Science
Email: mzrahman@brur.ac.bd
Phone: 01714118723, PABX: