| 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 |
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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| 4 |
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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| 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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| 33 |
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
Mobile (Dept): +88-01823669058