PROFILE

I am a dedicated Earth Science researcher. My academic journey began at the University of Dhaka, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 2019 and a Master of Science in Geology in 2021. I have two years of research experience on geospatial and water management projects. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD degree at Tulane University. My doctoral research focuses on exploring the role of sedimentation and subsidence on the survival of coastal marshes in response to sea-level rise along the US East Coast.

  • Experienced in processing and analyzing imagery with remote sensing software packages including ERDAS Imagine, ENVI.
  • Skilled in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop (Raster and Vector Data Processing, Module Builder), ArcGIS Online (Story Map and Map Journal), ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS.
  • Good at preparing interactive maps and interpreting results acquired from spatial analysis.

OBJECTIVE

I am passionate about building a research career in Geoscience. My objective is to obtain a position that uses my knowledge, enhances my analytical abilities and critical thinking, and thereby provide me with plenty of opportunities to grow and become professional in many upstream applications.

EXPERIENCE

Professional Experience

Graduate Research Assistant, Tulane University [June 2024- present]

  • I assist the Quaternary Research Group with fieldwork, physical experiments, digital modeling, and data analysis for ongoing coastal resilience projects.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Tulane University [Aug 2023- May 2024]

  • I guided students in practical experiments for an introductory earth science laboratory course during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 sessions.

Research and Innovation Associate, RedOrange Media and Communications [April 2021- March 2022]

Research Associate, Geoinformatics Research Laboratory, University of Dhaka [April 2020- March 2021]

  • My major duties were to collect field data, analyze satellite imagery, and prepare geospatial models to solve the complex geographical & environmental problems using numerous GIS and Remote sensing software packages.
Leadership Experience

Graduat Student Representative, Graduate Studies Student Association [January 2024 - Present]

  • My major duties are to advocate the problems, queries, and needs of the current graduate students to the University authority and find solutions to provide them with a better academic environment.

Vice President, American Association of Petroleum Geologist Dhaka University Student Chapter [July 2019 - June 2020]

  • Lead the chapter officers to arrange educational events within the Dhaka University Campus.
  • Handled official work such as documentation and maintained communication with partners and the host organizations.

Mentor, Global Entrepreneurs and Leaders Academy (GELA) [July 2019 - June 2020]

  • Mentored youths of West Africa on soft skills and leadership development via WAFMP online platform.
  • Hosted monthly webinars.

Event Management Officer, Youth Environment & Social Development Society (YESDS) [Sept 2018- Aug 2019]

  • Arranged training sessions, seminars, and awarenes campaigns across Bangladesh on environmental and development issues

Secretary, Society of Petroleum Engineers Dhaka University Student Chapter [April 2018 - March 2019]

  • Lead the team to arrange successful educational programs such as workshops, seminars and national conferences

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Education

2023 - present

Doctor of Philosophy, Specialization in Coastal Marsh Research

Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Tulane University, USA

Supervisor: Torbjörn E. Törnqvist

2019 - 2020

Master of Science in Geology, Specialization in Environment and Disaster Management

Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Thesis: Monitoring the change in soil moisture, land surface temperature, evapotranspiration and land cover in the Rohingya Camps and surrounding areas of the Chittagong District using a combination of remote sensing techniques, GIS applications, and field data.

Supervisor: Dr. Md. Bodruddoza Mia

2015 - 2018

Bachelor of Science in Geology (Honours)

Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Project: Hydrogeological evaluation of the Bandarban Anticline in Bangladesh for determining ground water extraction potential and vulnerability of existing shallow aquifers, 2018

Supervisor: Dr. Md. Bodruddoza Mia | Co-supervisor: Dr. ASM Woobaidullah & Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan

Reserach Interest

Fields: Coastal Environement, disaster risk management in the coast, sea-level rise, salt marsh research, geodata science

Methods: Systems Modeling & Integration, Geospatial Data Analysis, Image Processing, Big Data Analytics, Surface Elevation Table (SET) & Marker Horizon


PUBLICATIONS

  • Antoo, M. I., Mia, M. B., Hasan, M. A., Khan, M. R., Khan, P., Chowdury, T., Rose, A. H., & Uddin Ahmed, K. M. (2024). Spatiotemporal dynamics of geomorphology, landuse, and storm surge inundation of FDMN settled in Bhasan Char island using geo-spatial techniques . Heliyon, 10(23).
  • Hasan, M.A., Mia, M.B., Khan, M.M.R., Alam, M.J., Chowdury, T., Al-Amin, M., Ahmed, K.M.U. (2023). Temporal changes in land cover, land surface temperature, soil moisture, and evapotranspiration using remote sensing techniques—A case study of Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh. Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis , 7(1)
  • Hasan, M. A., Mayeesha, A. N., & Razzak, M. Z. A. (2023). Evaluating geomorphological changes and coastal flood vulnerability of the Nijhum Dwip Island using remote sensing techniques. Remote Sensing Applications: Society & Environment, 32, 101028
  • Kamal, A. S. M. M., Al-Montakim, M. N., Hasan, M. A., Mitu, M. M. P., Gazi, M. Y., Uddin, M. M., & Mia, M. B. (2023). Relationship between Urban Environmental Components and Dengue Prevalence in Dhaka City—An Approach of Spatial Analysis of Satellite Remote Sensing, Hydro-Climatic, and Census Dengue Data. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), 3858
  • Mia, M. B., Hasan, M. A., Gazi, M. Y., Chowdhury, M., & Montakim, N. A. (2022). Impact of Urbanization on Landuse-Landcover, Land Surface Temperature and Urban Heat Islands using Multispectral Satellite Images: An Implication in the District Towns of Northwestern Bangladesh. The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 17–28.

AWARDS & HONORS

  • James Allen Gilreath Graduate Scholarship (2024)
  • Graduate Studies Student Association (GSSA) Tulane Travel Grant (2024)
  • Chevron Geological Society of America (GSA) Field Grant(2024)
  • PORSEC Travel grant(2022)
  • National Science and Technology Fellowship (2020)
  • American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant (2019)
  • Most Inspiring Leadership Mentor award 2019 in West African Foreign Mentorship Program (WAFMP) First Cohort (2019)
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers Dhaka University Chapter Grant (2017)
  • Champion - Poster Presentation in Society of Petroleum Engineers Dhaka University Chapter Petroleum Conference (2017)
  • Champion - Strategic Problem Solving & Mock Bidding Challenge in the DUGEOEXPOSURE2017 - 1st National Geologic Conference (2017)

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Organiser

  • MAPATHON 2020 - An online mapping competition to map the polders of Bangladesh.
  • DUGEOEXPOSURE 2018 – 2nd National Geological Conference held in Department of Geology, University of Dhaka.
  • PETROMANIA 2018 - National Petroleum Conference held in Department of Geology, University of Dhaka.

Volunteer

  • Dhaka Climate Talk 2019- a pre Conference of Parties (COP) Seminar held in EMK Centre, Bangladesh
  • Dhaka Climate Talk 2018 – a pre Conference of Parties (COP) Seminar held in Stamford University, Bangladesh
  • DUGEOEXPOSURE 2017 – 1st National Geological Conference held in Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • SPE Dhaka University Chapter Petroleum Conference 2017 held in Department of Geology, University of Dhaka Bangladesh
  • SPE Dhaka University Chapter Petroleum Conference 2015 held in Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

AFFILIATIONS

Professional Member

Student Member

SKILLS

Programming Languages: Python

Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

IDEs: Visual Studio, Jupyter Notebook, Atom

GIS/Remote Sensing Tools: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine

Office Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint

CERTIFICATIONS

Training & Courses
  • Geographic Information Systems Specialization
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Specialization
  • Master GIS for Data Science Specialization
  • Clustering Geolocation Data Intelligently in Python
  • Intermediate Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis with ENVI
  • Satellite Images Terrain Analysis With ERDAS Imagine Online Training
  • SuperMap GIS Mapping Training
  • Visualizing Geospatial Data With Power Map In Excel
    • Web Design for Everybody Specialization
  • Python for Everybody Specialization
  • Scripting in Python Specialization
  • Statistics for Data Science Using Python
  • MATLAB Essentials
  • MATLAB Advanced Concepts
  • Css Essential Training
  • Html Essential Training
  • Java Essential Training For Students
  • Illustrator Cc 2018 Essential Training
  • Photoshop Cc 2018 Essential Training
  • Excel 2016 Essential Training
  • Word 2016 Essential Training