Dr. Nazmun Nahar
(Professor)Department of Geography & Environment
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Geography and Environment | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2019 |
| Masters | Environmental Studies | Nagoya University | Japan | 2011 |
| Masters | Geography and Environment | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| Bachelor | Geography | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1996 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 01, Sep 2017 | Currently Working |
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 01, Jan 2011 | 01-09-2016 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 01, May 2003 | 01-01-2011 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 01, Jul 1999 | 01-05-2003 |
| Assistant House Tutor | Bangladesh Kuwait Maitry Hall | Dhaka | ||
| Part-Time House Tutor | Begum Fazilatunnessa Mujib Hall | Dhaka |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Disaster Management | Exploring sustainable methods to bolster disaster management programs, specially in coastal areas of Bangladesh |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Vulnerability Assessment of Women and Children due to the Jamuna River Bank Erosion: A Study of Kastapara Village at Bhuapur Upazila in Tangail District | Prof. Nazmun Nahar | Afroza | Tangail | Current Year | |
| Masters | Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Landslide Disaster of Rangamati Sadar, Rangamati District, Bangladesh | Prof. Nazmun Nahar | Mahmuda Sultana | Rangamati | ||
| Masters | Awareness Towards Landslide Disaster: A Case Study of Rangamati Sadar, Rangamati, Bangladesh | Prof. Nazmun Nahar | Anika Tasnim | Rangamati | ||
| Masters | Impact of Cyclonic Disaster on Sustainable Livelihood Assets and its Relevance to Household Food Security Condition: A Study on Shyamnagar Upazila of Shatkhira District | Prof. Nazmun Nahar | Tasnim Jahan | Shatkhira | ||
| Masters | Impact of Cyclone on Education System "A Case Study on Shyamnagar Sadar, Gabura, Burigoalini Union in the Period of 2000-2010" | Prof. Nazmun Nahar | Shahida Tamanna | Shatkhira |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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Invited Talk
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| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| Book | |
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| 1 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and Koji Kawasaki
Inundation Risk of Strom Surge: West Coast of Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Hakkani Publishers, 2014 .
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| 2 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar
A proposal on Housing Environment and Rehabilitation of Slums in Dhaka City, Nagarayone Bangladesh, Nazrul Islam and Abdul Baquee (eds), Urbanization in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Department of Geography & Environment, University of Dhaka, 2002 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar "Measuring Socio-Economic Progress of the Women Migrants: A Study in Two Slums of Dhaka Division."
Environmental and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh: Geographical Perspectives. Hafiza Khatun, Nasreen Ahmad, AQM Mahbub and Humayun Kabir Dhaka: Department of Geography and Environment University of Dhaka, 2018 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and Mahanambrota Das : Promising Climate Adaptive Agriculture Practices in the South-west Coastal Region of Bangladesh,
Journal of Social Development, Institute of Social Welfare and Research , vol.30 , 2019
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| 2 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and Mahanambrota Das : Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Assessment in the Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh,
Stamford Journal of Environment and Human Habitat , 2017
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| 3 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and Mahanambrota Das : Impacts of coastal embankment on agriculture farming system and livelihoods in Jabusha Beel of Rupsha Upazilla,
Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.3 , no.1 , 2014
.
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| 4 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and Mahanambrota Das : Participatory Safety Net Management: A case study on Vulnerable Char areas of Bangladesh,
Dhaka University Journal of Social Science Review , vol.32 , no.2 , 2014
.
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| 5 |
Nazmun Nahar : ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ পেশায় উপকূলীয় নারী: পটুয়াখালী জেলার কলাপাড়া থানায় গত এক দশকের তুলনামূলক পর্যালোচনা (Coastal Women in Risky Occupations: A Comparative Study of the Last Decade at Kalapara Police Station Area in Patuakhali District),
ভূগোল ও পরিবেশ জার্নাল (Journal of Geography and Environment) , vol.8 , pp.112-121 , 2014
.
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| 6 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar, N. Mizutani and H.M. Ahmed : Risk Assessment of Storm Surge Inundation: A study on Cyclone Aila,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.2 , no.1 , pp.25-34 , 2011
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| 7 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and N.A. Haque : A Study on Tiffin Box Distribution in Dhaka City,
Oriental Geographer , vol.50 , no.1 , pp.55-62 , 2006
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| 8 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and H.M. Ahmed : Tannery wastes in Hazaribag Area and its impact on the Neighborhood Environment,
Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association , vol.33 , no.1 & 2 , pp.79-89 , 2005
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| 9 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar and H.M. Ahmed : Potentials of Export Earnings for Bangladesh: A Trend Analysis,
Oriental Geographer , vol.49 , no.2 , pp.255-264 , 2005
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| 10 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar : বন্যা পরিস্থিতির দ্রুত মূল্যায়ন (Quick Assessment of Flood Situation),
ভূগোল ও পরিবেশ জার্নাল (Journal of Geography & Environment) , vol.2 , no.Special , pp.172-184 , 2005
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| 11 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar : Utility and preference of CTS shelters in the Coastal Area,
The Dhaka University Journal of Science , vol.52 , no.2 , pp.171-178 , 2004
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| 12 |
Prof. Nazmun Nahar : Coping with Cyclonic Disaster: A Study of two coastal locations in Bangladesh,
Oriental Geographer , vol.45 , pp.55-64 , 2001
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | DRTMC Research Grant | 2017 | Bangladesh | Research Grant for Ph.D |
| National | Asiatic Society Research Grant | 2017 | Bangladesh | Research Grant for Ph.D |
| International | JICA Scholar | 2009 | Japan | Global Environmental Leader |
| Local | Rizvi Memorial Award | 1998 | Bangladesh | For Outstanding Honors Result |
Dr. Nazmun Nahar
Professor
Department of Geography & Environment
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Email: nazmun.geoenv@du.ac.bd
Phone: 880-2-9661900/7270