Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Maritime University, Bangladesh

About: Shohida Aktar joined Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU) as a Lecturer at the Department of Port and Shipping Management, Faculty of Shipping Administration (FSA) in March 2022. She has earned her Bachelor of Maritime Science (BMS) degree from Bangladesh Marine Academy, Chittagong and her Master in Maritime Science (MMS) degree from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Before her academic career, she was a female seafarer who worked on Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC)’s merchant vessel. Currently, she is engaged in research and project work. She published three research papers in renowned journals and presented a paper at an International Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand. She has participated in port and shipping-related training, seminars and workshops. Mrs Shohida's hobbies include gardening, reading and travelling.

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Research Interests:

Marine Spatial Planning, Blue Economy, Sustainable Development, Green solutions for port and shipping, Maritime energy management and energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Climate change impact on port infrastructure and its adaptation, Marine Pollution.

Academic Qualifications:

Sl	Exam	Institute	Year	Result
1	Master in Maritime Science	Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh	2021	CGPA 3.92
2	Bachelor in Maritime Science (Marine Engineering)	Bangladesh Marine Academy, Chittagong	2017	CGPA 3.81
3	Higher Secondary School Certificate	Rajshahi College, Rajshahi	2012	Golden A+ (GPA 5)
4	Secondary School Certificate	Monigram High School, Rajshahi	2010	Golden A+ (GPA 5)

In Service Courses, Symposium, Workshop and Seminar:

Sl	Title	Institute	Year	Remarks
1	Training Course on Engine Room Simulator	International Maritime Academy	2016
2	Certificate on Workshop Training	Bangladesh Marine Academy, Chittagong	2016
3	Certificate course on Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting	Bangladesh Marine Academy, Chittagong	2015
4	Training on Annual Performance Agreement (APA)	BSMRMU	2022	Resource Person: R H M Alaol Kabir,Senior Consultant: Research & Innovation Specialist (Team Leader) in iDEA project, Bangladesh
5	2nd Foundation Training Course	BSMRMU	2022	45 days long training for professional development
6	International Conference on “Maritime Studies and Marine Innovation(MSMI) 2020 – Towards a Sustainable Ocean”	Maritime Chiang Mai University, Bangkok, Thailand	2020	Research Paper Presentation
7	Training Course on "Oceanography: Principles and Applications"	National Oceanographic And Maritime Institute (NOAMI)	2022	Resource Persons from home and abroad

Professional Memberships:

• Member- Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
• Member- Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers' Association (BMMOA)

Awards:

1. Full financial support for attending International Conference on “Maritime Studies and Marine Innovation(MSMI) 2020 – Towards a Sustainable Ocean”, Bangkok, Thailand.

2. Vice-Chancellor Merit Scholarship.

Experience:

Sl	Designation	Organization	From	To	Remarks
1	Cadet Engineer	Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, Chittagong	10-Jan-2016	11-Jun-2017

Publications:

1. Aktar S, Alimuzzaman A. T. M., Mannan S. and Sakib N. “Initiating Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Process: Resolving conflicts between Chittagong Port and other maritime sectors of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Maritime Journal, Volume 6 Issue 1, January 2022.

2. Aktar S., Rahman K.S. and Hoque A. K. M. N (2020). “Seaweed cultivation in Bangladesh & its role in the blue economy” Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research (BJAR) Volume 45(3): 349-357, September 2020.

3. Rahman K.S., Aktar S., Ahmed I., Biswas S. And Hoque A. K. M. N (2020). “Determinants of household food security in rural Bangladesh” Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research (BJAR) Volume 45(2): 215-226, June 2020.

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