| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Geography | University of Leeds | United Kingdom | 2019 |
| Masters | Geography | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2006 |
| Bachelor | Geography | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2005 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 20, Apr 2022 | Currently Working |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 20, Dec 2015 | 20-04-2022 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 03, Nov 2012 | 19-12-2015 |
| Research Officer | Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) | Bangladesh | 07, Aug 2012 | 01-11-2012 |
| Lecturer | Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment College | Bangladesh | 29, Jul 2010 | 06-08-2012 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Geoinformatics for climate change | Assessment of the impacts of climate and sea level changes by using geo-spatial information. |
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| GIS and Remote Sensing | Application of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies in the field of climate change, environment and disaster management. |
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| Vulnerability and risk assessment | Assessment of the impacts of hazards on physical and human aspects. |
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| Coastal disaster | Geospatial modelling of coastal disasters (e.g. flooding, salinity, cyclone and storm surges). | |
| Geomorphology | Major focuses are coastal land dynamics, land susceptibility to erosion and the impacts of coastal land reclamation. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Impacts of coastal development activities on air quality | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Shakib Al Fahad | 2023 | |
| Masters | Integrated Geospatial Approach for Annual Soil Loss Assessment and Prediction Mapping: A Case Study of Three Coastal Watersheds of Bangladesh | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | K.M. Nafee | 2023 | |
| Masters | Synergistic Approach Using Machine Learning and Recurrent Neural Network to Identify Potential Factors of Runoff on a Spatiotemporal Basis | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Maisha Mahboob | 2023 | |
| Masters | Integration of Local Community in Sustainable Forest Management in the Central Coastal Area of Bangladesh | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Md. Omar Faruk | 2022 | |
| Masters | Evaluating the Impacts of Extreme Climate Events on Boro Rice Production in Sunamganj and Rajshahi | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Najila Alam | 2022 | |
| Masters | Water supply and demand management in Narayanganj | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Prosun Kumar Sarkar | Water resource management | |
| Masters | Spatial and temporal variation of temperature in Bangladesh | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Md. Jakir Hossain | Climate change | |
| Masters | Detection of coastal bioprotection areas by using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Md. Shihan Rahman | Coastal bioprotection | |
| Masters | Assessment of the areal expansion of built-up area in the coastal area of Bangladesh | Dr. Asib Ahmed | N/A | Md. Ruhul Amin | Coastal interventions |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geospatial modelling | Physical Accessibility and Coverage of Cyclone Shelters in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh: A Geospatial Approach Applied for Patharghata Upazila | DRTMC, University of Dhaka | 10-04-2022 | 09-03-2023 | |
| Extreme weather events | Eliciting the Impacts of Pre-monsoon Extreme Weather Events and Associated Factors on Rice Yields in Selected Areas of Bangladesh | University of Dhaka | 01-08-2021 | 31-07-2022 | |
| Coastal forestry | Integration of local community in sustainable forest management in the central coastal area of Bangladesh | University of Dhaka | 01-07-2021 | 30-06-2022 | |
| GIS and RS in environmental quality assessment | Evaluation and mapping of Environmental Quality of Dhaka City | University of Dhaka | 01-04-2021 | 31-03-2022 | |
| Air Quality Assessment | Investigation of air quality due to COVID-19 Lockdown | UGC | 16-03-2021 | 15-02-2022 | |
| Geospatial assessment of lightning study | Feasibility Study for Suitable Sites and System of Lightning Protectors to Ensure Country-wide Lightning Resistant Infrastructure | Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief | 01-01-2021 | 31-12-2022 | |
| Geoinformatics on lightning study | Observing meteorological conditions of lightning hazard in Bangladesh | BCCT | 01-01-2020 | 31-12-2021 | |
| Faecal Sludge Management | Environmental impact assessment of faecal sludge at Faridpur, Bangladesh | Practical Action Bangladesh | 15-07-2014 | 14-06-2015 | |
| Coastal vulnerability | Assessment of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change and sea-level rise in the Islands of Bangladesh: A case study on Sandwip Island | Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of BD | 01-07-2014 | 30-06-2019 | N/A |
| Adaptation to climate change | Environmental conditions of climate refugees relocated in CHT area, Bangladesh | GSRC | 15-03-2010 | 14-02-2011 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cluster Member | River Basin Processes and Management (University of Leeds, UK) | 2016 | 2019 |
| 2 | Cluster Member | Ecology and Global Change (University of Leeds, UK) | 2016 | 2019 |
| 3 | Life Member | Ecological Society of Bangladesh | 2023 | Life Time |
| 4 | Life Member | University of Leeds (UK) Alumni | 2019 | Life Time |
| 5 | Moderator | Environment Club, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka | 2013 | 2015 |
| 6 | Country Representative | Himalayan Alliances for Climate Change (HIMCCA), Kathmandu, Nepal | 2011 | Continuing |
| 7 | Country Representative | All India Foundation for Peace and Disaster Management (AIFPDM), New Delhi, India | 2010 | Continuing |
| 8 | Member | Outward Bound Adventure Club | 2001 | Life Time |
| 9 | Associate Member | International Society for Development and Sustainability | 2019 | Life Time |
| 10 | Life Member | Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) | 2012 | Life Time |
| 11 | Life Member | Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS) | 2010 | Life Time |
| 12 | Life Member | Bangladesh Society of Geoinformatics (BSGi) | 2019 | Life Time |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Ahmed, A. and Islam, T.
Faecal Sludge Management: Climate Perspectives for Mymensingh City.
Dhaka: NGO Forum for Public Health, 2023 .
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| 2 |
Kabir, M.H., Ahmed, A. and Islam, T.
Resilience: Status of Urban Communities in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: NGO Forum for Public Health, 2023 .
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| 3 |
Ahmed, A., Mannan, M.A. and Beg, B.
Environment and Development.
Dhaka: A.S. Publications, 2015 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Ahmed, A. and Maisha, M. "Potential of Using Physics with Artifcial Intelligence: Physics-Infused Machine Learning and Neural Networks for Spatiotemporal Analysis of Hydro-climatic Events."
Advanced GIScience in Hydro-Geological Hazards, GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling. Switzerland: Springer Nature, 2025 59-71 .
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| 2 |
Islam, M.S. and Ahmed, A. "Development of Geography in the Post Independent Period."
The Department of Geography and Environment of Dhaka University: History, Development and Nation Building. Dhaka: Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, 2024 206 .
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| 3 |
Ahmed, A. and Hossain, M.S. "Flooding and Floodplain Management around Dhaka City: A Case of Buriganga and Shitalakhya Rivers."
Floods in the Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta. Aznarul Islam et al. (Eds) Springer Nature, 2023 .
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| 4 |
Jahan, T., Nahar, N. and Ahmed, A. "Impact of climate-induced cyclonic disaster on sustainable livelihood assets and its relevance to household food security: A case study in the coastal area of Bangladesh."
Bangladesh II: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries. Nazrul, M. and Amstel, V.A. (Eds.) Springer Nature, 2021 .
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| 5 |
Ahmed, A. "Women’s Adjustment with Flood in Ganges Dependent Area of Bangladesh."
Flood risk management in South Asia. O. P. Mishra, Mriganka Ghatak & Kamal Ahmed (Eds.) New Delhi: SAARC Disaster Management Center, 2012 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Ahmed, A., Dhar, B., Hasan, M.M. and Mahboob, M. : Spatiotemporal Variability of Sea Surface Temperature and its Relationship with Salinity, Cholorophyll-a Concentration and Bathymetry in the Bay of Bengal,
Ecology Journal (impact factor:1.6) , vol.6 , no.2 Ecological Society of Bangladesh , pp.173-184 , 2024
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| 2 |
Ahmed, A., Ferdous, Z., Kabir, M.H., Rahman, O., Ahmed, R. and Ryhan, M.A. : Assessment of Physical Accessibility to Cyclone Shelters in the Exposed Coastal Area of Bangladesh by Using Geospatial Approach,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.1) , vol.13 , no.2 Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences , pp.63-75 , 2024
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| 3 |
Fahad, M.S.A., Ahmed, A. and Nafee, K.M. : Establishing the Relationship between Spatial Distribution of Land Covers and Air Quality: A Case of Coastal Area of Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.1) , vol.13 , no.1 Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences , pp.69-89 , 2024
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| 4 |
Nahar, N., Ahmed, A. and Hossain, M.S. : Rooftop Gardening as a Supplement to Urban Household Food and Nutrition Resilience of Dhaka City in Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.1) , vol.13 , no.1 Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences , pp.59-67 , 2024
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| 5 |
Hossain, M.O., Ahmed, A, Nafee, K.M., Fahad, M.S.A. and Ahmed, A. : Soil organic carbon content across various geomorphic units in mangrove forest: a case of Dublar char, Sundarbans,
Ecology Journal (impact factor:1.6) , vol.6 , no.1 Ecological Society of Bangladesh , pp.43-57 , 2024
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| 6 |
Hossain, M.S., Ahmed, A. and Ahmed, A. : Status of forest governance in Bangladesh: a case study on Bhawal national park,
Ecology Journal (impact factor:1.6) , vol.5 , no.2 Ecological Society of Bangladesh , pp.187-198 , 2023
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| 7 |
Ahmed, A. and Onny, O.R. : Mapping Environmental Quality Indices of Dhaka City by Using Geospatial Techniques,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.12 , no.2 Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences , pp.41-53 , 2023
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| 8 |
Hossain, S., Ahmed, A. and Nahar, N. : Factors responsible for community transmission of COVID-19: Case study of Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur districts in Bangladesh,
Journal of Life and Earth Sciences , vol.1 , no.1 Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur , pp.1-14 , 2023
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| 9 |
Ahmed, A. Nahar, N., Hossain, M.S. and Shahriar, M. : Spatio-temporal analysis of the changes in rooftop gardening in Dhaka Metropolitan Area,
Social Science Review , vol.40(1) , 2023
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| 10 |
Hasan, M.M. and Ahmed, A. : Evaluation and Mapping the Atmospheric Air Quality of the Coastal Area in Bangladesh Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.2) , vol.11 , no.2 Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka , 2023
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| 11 |
Kabir, M.H., Ahmed, A. and Faruk, O. : Forest coverage and local community involvement in sustainable forest management in the central coastal area of Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.2) , vol.11(2) Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka , 2023
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| 12 |
Hasan, M.H, Ahmed, A., Nafee, K.M. and Hossen, M.A. : Use of Machine Learning Algorithms to Assess Flood Susceptibility in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh,
Ocean and Coastal Management (impact factor:4.33) , vol.236 , no.1 Elsevier , pp.1-13 , 2023
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| 13 |
Ahmed, A., Ali, A.A.B., Mahboob, M. and Humaira, F. : Comparison between Local and Global Methods to Develop AQI in Representing the Spatial Pattern of Air Quality of Dhaka City,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.2) , vol.11(1) Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka , pp.131-149 , 2022
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| 14 |
Shoieb, J. M., Ahmed, A. & Rahman, M. M. : Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in making states accountable regarding human rights obligations: Theoretical discourses,
Administrative Change , vol.47 & 48 (1&2) , pp.84-96 , 2022
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| 15 |
Hossain, M.S., Ahmed, A. and Daize, A.S. : Geotourism in Chattogram region of Bangladesh: Problems and prospects (in Bengali),
Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalaya Bhugol O Paribesh Samikkhan , vol.38 , pp.45-52 , 2022
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| 16 |
Ahmed, A., Drake, F., Woulds, C. and Nawaz, R. : Prioritizing the weighted resilience of coastal community to build the capacity of protecting erosion in the coastal areas of Bangladesh,
Oriental Geographer , vol.61(1&2) , pp.1-22 , 2022
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| 17 |
Akter, F., Ahmed, A., Sumiya, N.N. and Alam, N. : Assessing the Impacts of Pre-monsoon Extreme Weather Events and Associated Factors on Rice Yield: A Study on Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj District, Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (impact factor:0.2) , vol.11 , no.1 Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka , pp.111-130 , 2022
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| 18 |
Ahmed, A., Nawaz, R., Woulds, C. and Drake, F. : Influence of hydro-climatic factors on future coastal land susceptibility to erosion in Bangladesh: a geospatial modelling approach,
Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis (impact factor:4.0) , vol.4 , no.1 Springer Nature , 2020
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| 19 |
Das, M., Nahar, N., Ahmed, A. & Nandi, R. : Women’s participation in decision making structures and processes: A case study on the local government institution in Bangladesh,
Social Science Review , vol.37(2) , pp.267-286 , 2020
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| 20 |
Ahmed, A., Drake, F., Nawaz, R. and Woulds, C. : Where is the coast? Monitoring coastal land dynamics in Bangladesh: An integrated management approach using GIS and remote sensing techniques,
Ocean and Coastal Management (impact factor:4.33) , vol.151 Elsevier , pp.10-24 , 2018
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| 21 |
Ahmed, A., Nawaz, R., Drake, F. and Woulds, C. : Modelling land susceptibility to erosion in the coastal area of Bangladesh: A geospatial approach,
Geomorphology (impact factor:4.41) , vol.320 Elsevier , pp.82-97 , 2018
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| 22 |
Ahmed, A., Woulds, C., Drake, F. and Nawaz, R. : Beyond the tradition: using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps to elicit expert views on coastal susceptibility to erosion in Bangladesh,
Catena (impact factor:6.40) , vol.170 Elsevier , pp.36-50 , 2018
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| 23 |
Ahmed, A. and Hossen, M.J. : Spatial and Temporal variation of Temperature in Bangladesh: An Analysis from 1950 to 2012,
Oriental Geographer , vol.58 , no.1 , pp.89-110 , 2017
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| 24 |
Ahmed, A., Huq, N. A. and Mannan, M. A. : Transportation System for Physically Disabled School Going Children: A Case of Selected Institutions in Dhaka City,
Oriental Geographer , vol.56 , no.1&2 , pp.83-96 , 2015
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| 25 |
Nahar, N., Ahmed A. and Paul S.K. : Flood Disaster: A Case Study on Chilmari Upazila,
Oriental Geographer , vol.55 , no.(1&2) , pp.115-126 , 2014
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| 26 |
Ahmed, A. and Huq-Hussain S. : Changing Urban Landuse and Agricultural Land Transformation: A Case Study of Narayanganj City,
ASA University Review , vol.6 , no.1 , pp.273-284 , 2012
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| 27 |
Ahmed, A. : Hill Cutting in and Around the Chittagong City: A Geographical Study,
Journal of Nepal Geological Society , vol.42 , pp.183-188 , 2012
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| 28 |
Ahmed, A., Huq-Hussain S. and Moniruzzaman, M. : Water Quality of Shitalakhya River Adjacent to Narayanganj City,
Journal of Bangladesh National Geographical Association , vol.38 , no.1&2 , pp.95-104 , 2012
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| 29 |
Ahmed, A. and Mobarak, S. : Solid Waste management System of Narayanganj City in Bangladesh: An Environmental Study,
The Journal of Local Government , vol.38 , no.2 , pp.11-22 , 2012
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| 30 |
Ahmed, A. : Trans Boundary Woman and Child Trafficking in Bangladesh: A Geographical Investigation (In Bengali),
Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalay Vhugol o Paribesh Samikkhan , vol.31 , pp.123-134 , 2012
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| 31 |
Ahmed, A. : Some of the Major Environmental Problems Relating to Land Use Changes in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: A Review,
The Journal of Geography and Regional Planning , vol.4 , no.1 , pp.1-8 , 2011
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| 32 |
Ahmed, A. and Huq-Hussain S. : Landuse – Noise Pollution Nexus: A Case Study of Narayanganj City,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.1 , no.1 , pp.51-60 , 2011
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Ahmed, A. : Women’s Coping with Flood in Ganges Dependent Area of Bangladesh,
ASA University Review , pp.245-250 , 2010
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Ahmed, A. "An Assessment of Policy Relevance on Coastal Land Dynamics in Bangladesh."
The 6th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM-2017)
Dhaka, Bangladesh: 2017
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| 2 |
Ahmed, A. "Man- Made Disaster in South Asia: Impact Analysis of India- Bangladesh River Water Sharing Dispute."
the National Geography Conference
Matara, Sri Lanka: University of Ruhuna, 2010
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| 3 |
Ahmed, A. "Gender as a Cross-cutting Issue in Disaster Management: A Case of Bangladesh."
National Youth Conference on Environment
Kathmandu, Nepal: The Himalayan Alliance for Climate Change (HIMCCA), 2010
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| 4 |
Ahmed, A. "Disasters arising from Common River Water in South Asia: A Case Study on the Impacts, Women’s Adjustment and Policy Guideline for Bangladesh."
Role of Women in Disaster Preparedness
New Delhi, India: AIFPDM, 2009
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Dean's Award | 2024 | Bangladesh | Rewarded with the Dean's Award-2024 (Teachers category) from the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka for excellence in research in 2018, 2019 and 2020. |
| International | Student paper competition | 2018 | United States | Student paper competition, 2nd place, the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Minnesota, USA. |
| Local | Master’s thesis grant | 2006 | Bangladesh | Master’s thesis grant from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| National | Master’s thesis grant | 2006 | Bangladesh | Master’s thesis grant from NGO Forum for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation, Bangladesh. |
Dr. Asib Ahmed
Associate Professor
Department of Geography & Environment
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Email: asib01geo@du.ac.bd
Phone: +88-01823669058