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Name: Md. Ashikur Rahman
Designation: Research Officer, IBBBS
Contact: +8801788322945,+8801521240413
Email: ro.ibbbs@bsmrmu.edu.bd
Blood Group: B+
Present address: 4/4, Pallabi, Dhaka-1216
Permanent Address: Village: Hazrakhana, Post Office.: Narayanpur, Upazila: Chougaccha, District: Jashore.
Research
Area (Specialization): Geographical Information System, Remote Sensing,
Satellite Oceanography, Environmental setting.
Research Project:
In BSMRMU Mr. Ashikur
has been involved and completed the following research projects:
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Climate Change impact of Maritime Region
on Environmental Economics Envisaging Blue Carbon Sequestration: A Remote
Sensing Approach. funded by PGRC, BSMRMU (June 2022-July 2023)
The
study focuses on the following objectives:
i. To investigate the coastal
landscape change in the Bagerhat district and adjacent BoB.
ii. To calculate the BCS rate in the
study region.
iii. To quantify the BCS rate that impacts
on maritime climate change in the study region.
iv. To estimate the cost (environmental
economics) of climate change externalities in the study region.
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MSP Prospect: Prospects of Marine
Spatial Planning for Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, funded by PGRC, BSMRMU (June 2021-July
2022)
The research project
focus on the following objectives:
i.
Identification of the necessity of MSP
in Bangladesh and its objectives.
ii.
Analysis of the existing legal
arrangements and maritime governance in Bangladesh.
iii.
Identification of the implementing
authority for MSP in Bangladesh.
iv.
Analysis of the existing institutional
arrangements which may enable the MSP process in Bangladesh.
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A historical evaluation of Shipbuilding
heritage in the Bengal region: A
Geographical Perspective, funded by PGRC, BSMRMU (June 2020-July
2021)
i.
To find out
the fall and rise of the ship building from initial to present.
ii. To find out the area of interest that had a
significance contribution for the shipbuilding industry in the Bengal region.
iii. To find out the national and international
importance of the region.
iv. To recommend the conservation of the shipbuilding
heritage in the Bengal region.
Research Focus: Marine
Spatial Planning, Coastal Management, Physical Oceanography, Regional
Geography, Environmental Setting, Disaster, and Climate Change.
Geospatial Research Lab:
The following students conduct research activities in their undergraduate thesis under his supervision.
2017-2018 Batch Students:
Student’s Name: Raiyan Siddique. Thesis
title: A Remote Sensing Approach to Identify Environmental Economics
Considering Blue Carbon Sequestration in Satkhira Coastal Area, Bangladesh.
Student’s Name: Md. Arafat Khan Pathan. Thesis
title: Identification of the Spatial and Temporal Changes of Sea Water
Quality Parameters in the Coastal Area of Kutubdia Island, Bangladesh through
Geospatial Techniques.
Student’s Name: Md. Sohid Afridi. Thesis
title: Identification of the Potential Seaweed Cultivation in the Saint
Martin Island through Geospatial Technique.
Student’s Name: Gazi Md Rakib Hossain. Thesis title: A GIS and Remote Sensing Approach to Identify Coastal Vulnerability of Sonadia Island, Bangladesh.
2016-2017 Batch Students:
Student’s Name: Khan Mohammad Ibtehal.
Thesis title: Ascertain spatiotemporal changes of environmental indices of
Karnaphuli river bank in Bangladesh by GIS and Remote Sensing techniques.
Student’s Name: Md. Rashed Alam. Thesis
title: A GIS and Remote Sensing Approach for Spatial and Temporal Analysis
of Coastal Morphological Changes in the Delta Region of Bangladesh.
Student’s Name: Md. Alamgir Hossain. Thesis
title: Integrated Environmental Assessment for Marine Spatial Planning of
St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh.
Student’s Name: M. Mahdiuzzaman. Thesis title: Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Marine Spatial Planning in Bangladesh: Entwining Strategical Approach.
Besides involving in research work Mr. Ashikur is appointed
as an Instructor and course teacher for the theory and practical courses of “GIS
and Remote Sensing” and “Satellite Oceanography” at the Department of Marine
Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Department of Oceanography and Hydrography
respectively. In the training program, he conduct the
following module:
Module-1-Introductory to GIS and Remote Sensing
Module-2-Vector Data, Raster Data and Basic Terminology
Module-3-Projection and Co-Ordinate System Geo-Referencing
Module-4-Google Earth Image download and Landuse Mapping
Module-5-Spatial Analysis and Geo-Processing
Module-6-Different Terminology of Remote Sensing
Module-7-Create USGS Account and Download Satellite Images
Module-8-Image Classification and Landsat Band Combination
Module-9-Introduction to Erdas Imagine and its Architecture
Module-10-Image Preprocessing and Layer Stack Image
Module-11-Develop Layer Stack Modelling and Gap Masking
Module-12-Land Use Change Detection in GIS and RS
Module-13-Water Quality Mapping & Modeling
Module-14-Bio Diversity Mapping
Module-15-Monitoring of Sea Surface Temperature
Module-16-Monitoring of Oil Spills on the Sea
Sl | Exam | Institute | Year | Result |
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1 | Master of Science in GIS for Environment and Development (MSGED) | Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka | 2018 | 3.91 |
2 | Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning (BURP) | Department of Urban & Regional Planning (URP), Faculty of Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna | 2016 | 3.43 |
Sl | Title | Institute | Year | Remarks |
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1 | Qualitative Research | University of California, Davis & Coursera | 2020 | Design qualitative instruments and plan recruiting, Conduct a focus group, Analyze, Interpret and Communicate qualitative research data. |
2 | Quantitative Research | University of California, Davis & Coursera | 2020 | Design a Quantitative Survey, Analyzing a Survey, Assess Approaches and Interpret Quantitative Study Results. |
3 | Understanding Research Methods | University of London & Coursera | 2020 | Makes a good research question, Literature review, Planning and management skills for research, becoming a good researcher. |
4 | Online Pedagogical Skills and Teaching Techniques | BSMRMU and CINOP Netherlands | 2020 | Design and implement the online classes using online digital tools, Various working forms to students in an online environment, Motivate students to actively participate during online learnin |
5 | Competency-Based Education and Training | BSMRMU and CINOP Netherlands | 2020 | Occupational standards: core tasks and working processes, Practice with the Taxonomy of Bloom, KBL & CBL, KBT & CBT, Active learning and teaching methods, On job training. |
6 | Capacity Development and Training Program on Web GIS & Other Functional | BREB, Eptisa (Spain) & Stesalit System Ltd. (India) | 2019 | Introduction to Web GIS, Web Mapping, ArcGIS online, Web mapping technologies and web services, publishing, editing and querying maps on server, mobile application for GIS. |
7 | Capacity Development and Training Program on GIS, Data Preparation & Migration | BREB, Eptisa (Spain) & Stesalit System Ltd. (India) | 2019 | Introduction to basic and fundamental of GIS, Map projection and coordinate system, Spatial referencing, Spatial transformation and working with Google Earth, Digitizing, editing, encoding an |
8 | Capacity Development and Training Program on GPS Survey & Data Collection | BREB, Eptisa (Spain) & Stesalit System Ltd. (India) | 2019 | Coordinate system and map projection, DGPS survey method, Tools guideline, Data collection and processing, developing ground control point etc. |
9 | Web GIS and Geo-Server | UDEMY (International Online Training Program) | 2018 | Key Elements of Web GIS, List of Open Source Web GIS, GeoServer Basic Features, How to Install GeoServer, How to run GeoServer, GeoServer Interface, Shapefile upload in GeoServer, GeoServer W |
10 | Data-Base Programming | Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. | 2017 | Data-base Microsoft office, Data-base management system, Visual basic programming, SQL server, Real life project. |
11 | Computer Office Application | Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. | 2007 | Microsoft word (Typing Bangla & English), excel (Spreadsheet analysis), PowerPoint (Smart Presentation). |
12 | Certificate of AutoCAD 2D (Level-1) Training | MultiCAD Training Centre (MTC), 1 No. Asad gate, Masjid Market, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207 | 2017 | Layout plan drawing, 2D design, Basic Tool learning. |
13 | GIS-Based Distribution Network System Analysis in DPDC | Arc Bangladesh Ltd, Lalmatia, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh. | 2017 | Fundamentals of GIS, Map projection and coordinate system, Spatial referencing, Spatial transformation and working with Google Earth, Digitizing, RTK Survey. |
14 | Training Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning Technology | Natioanal Ocean Technology Center, China | 2021 | Marine Spatial Planning |
15 | Marine Spatial Planning and Port Management | STC International, IHE Delft and CINOP, Netherlands | 2022 | Marine Spatial Planning and Port Management |
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Bangladesh Institute of Planners
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Bangladesh National Geographical
Association
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KUET Planners Alumni Association
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Jhangirnagar University Alumni
Association
During educational life, Mr. Ashikur was awarded scholarship in Secondary, higher secondary and undergraduate level.
Development Project:
During his career, Mr. Ashikur was involved in the following
different government projects and completed all the projects successfully.
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Achieving sustainable solutions in the
Maritime & Port sector in Bangladesh by strengthening the capacity of BSMR
Maritime University and CPA through strategic Multi-Stakeholder Partnership
formation – Nuffic, Netherlands Project (February 2020 to March 2023)
·
Strengthen knowledge within the area of
port and maritime development in Bangladesh- Nuffic, Netherlands Project (February
2021 to March 2023)
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Blue governance of the
Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta. Work Package 3 & 4- the University of
Portsmouth, Center for Blue Governance (June 2020 to July 2021)
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Consultancy Services for Detailed
Survey and Feasibility Study of Transmission and Distribution Network within
Geographical Area under Narsingdi PBS-1 and Preparation of BOQ and Cost
Estimate to Establish an Underground Distribution Network Replacing the
Existing Overhead Transmission and Distribution Network, BREB (01-07-2019 to
30-04-2020).
·
Consultancy Services for Geographic
Information System Mapping Need & Geographic Information System Development
in PBSs’ under IDA credit no. 5381-BD, BREB (01-07-2018 to 30-06-2020).
·
Up-Gradation of Rural Electricity
Distribution System (UREDS) 33KV Line
GIS Mapping, BREB (22-10-2017 to 30-06-2020)
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Up-gradation, Rehabilitation and
Intensification of Distribution System (URIDS) 33KV Line GIS Mapping, BREB (22-10-2017
to 30-06-2019).
·
REE-BDP-II, REE-KDP-II, REE-RRDP-II
33KV Line GIS Mapping, BREB (01-07-2014 to 30-06-2019).
·
GIS-based Property and Infrastructure
Asset Management Systems, LGED (GIS-PIAMS) (22-10-2017 to 31-12-2018)
· Haor Flood Management & Livelihood Improvement Project (HFMLIP), LGED (01-07-2016 to 30-06-2017)
Sl | Designation | Organization | From | To | Remarks |
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1 | Research Officer, Institute of Bay of Bengal & Bangladesh Studies. | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh. | 26-Feb-2020 | ||
2 | Assistant Jr. Engineer (GIS) | Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) | 22-Oct-2017 | 24-Feb-2020 | |
3 | Assistant GIS Specialist | Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) | 20-Jul-2016 | 20-Oct-2017 |
List of Important Research Paper:
Ashikur, M.
R., Sazzad, M. H., & Rupom, R. S.
(2022). A Remote Sensing Approach for Identifying and
Mapping the Coastal Urban Heat Island in Bangladesh through Temperature
Modeling. Bangladesh Maritime Journal, 7 (1),
197-218.
Ashikur, M. R., Rupom,
R. S., & Sazzad, M. H. (2021). A Remote
Sensing Approach to Ascertain Spatial and Temporal Variations of Seawater
Quality Parameters in the Coastal Area of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. Remote Sensing
Applications: Society and Environment, 23, 100593. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2021.100593
Ashikur,
M. R., Sazzad, M. H., & Rupom, R. S. (2021). Geographical
Information System Approach to Delineate the Watershed’s Morphometric
Parameters for Sustainable Hydrological Modeling of Barind Region, Bangladesh. MIST
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 9, 23-35.
Ashikur,
M. R., & Rupom, R. S. (2021). SWOT Analysis of Bangladesh
Maritime Region for the Strategic Approach of Bangladesh Delta Plan-2100. Bangladesh
Maritime Journal, 5 (1), 207-232.
Ashikur,
M. R., & Rupom, R. S. (2020). IFAS
and EFAS Analysis of Maritime Region, Bangladesh: Entwining Strategical
Approach. Journal of Bangladesh
Institute of Planners, 13, 29.
Ashikur, M. R., Rahman, M., & Saba, A. (2015). Feasibility Analysis of Sustainable Waste Management to Make Low Carbon Footprint Campus (A Case Study of KUET Campus, Khulna). 4th International Conference on Solid Waste Management in the Developing Country.