Dr. Muhammod Nazrul Islam Professor, Department of Geography & Environment
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
The educational background, work experience, and research areas of Dr. M Nazrul Islam are summarized below.
a. Qualifications: Dr. M. Nazrul Islam completed his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. in Geography at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, securing 1st class 1st position in both degrees. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physical Geography from the University of Hull, England. With nearly 35 years of experience, he has taught and conducted research at several esteemed institutions, including Jahangirnagar University, North South University, American International University-Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Daffodil International University, University of South Asia, and National University, Bangladesh. Dr. Islam also has doctoral and postdoctoral research experience at the University of Hull, funded by the British Royal Society and British Commonwealth Fellowships, focusing on geomorphological and environmental issues.
b. Knowledge: Dr. Islam possesses extensive knowledge in environmental and fluvial-geomorphological disciplines. He has published over 70 papers in international and national peer-reviewed journals and books. His teaching and research encompass a wide range of topics, including:
▪ Climate Change, Disaster, and Food Security: Research includes the study of disaster, monga and food security, poverty alleviation through Community Food Banks; the impacts of climate change on food security; and environmental migration.
▪ Environmental Planning and Management: Expertise in applied GIS and remote sensing, environmental impact assessments, water and industrial pollution, flooding due to environmental changes, mangrove forest degradation, carbon stocking and sequestration, etc.
▪ River Channel and Coastal Morphodynamics: Focused on bank erosion, channel sedimentation, bar formation, channel braiding, sediment mineralogy, and coastal bar dynamics.
▪ Flooding and Floodplain Management: Research has examined flood frequency, flood vulnerability and adaptation, channel sedimentation, and its impact on flooding.
c. Skills and competencies: Dr. Islam has undertaken significant research and maintained consultancy in geomorphology and environmental sciences. He currently serves as the Director of the Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS. His leadership experience includes roles as Chairman of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University. He has also been an elected senator and Teachers Association member at Jahangirnagar University, and served as Secretary General of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA). Through these positions, he has gained substantial administrative and management planning knowledge. Dr. Islam has received professional training in GIS, remote sensing, and disaster management.
d. Experience: Dr. Islam has taught diverse subjects in physical geography and environmental sciences, including Fluvial Geomorphology, Hydrology, Flood Plain and Watershed Management, Environmental Hazard and Disaster Management, Urban Waste and Effluent Management, and Agriculture and Food Security. He has supervised numerous graduate and postgraduate research students, including MPhil and Ph.D. candidates. Dr. Islam has led many national and international interdisciplinary research projects as Project Director, Lead Partner, National Coordinator, and Principal Investigator. He has also participated in academic and research exchanges across several countries, including England, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Slovenia, Italy, Norway, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and Nepal
Dr. M. Nazrul Islam has successfully completed an international collaborative interdisciplinary research project as Project Director (Lead Partner) in partnership with the University of Hull, England. This research focused on food security through community food banks and employment generation in the context of a changing climate. Additionally, he led a consultative research project on climate change, food, and nutrition security, developing strategies for adaptation.
Dr. Islam also served as the National Coordinator (Livelihood Theme Team Leader) for the Action Research for Community Adaptation in Bangladesh (ARCAB), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS). This research aimed to enhance community adaptation strategies in Bangladesh, addressing critical issues related to climate change and livelihood security.
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RESEARCH INTEREST
Fluvial Geomorphology, Environmental Management and Auditing, Disaster and Food Security
JOURNAL PAPER
Rahman, E., Islam, M.N., GIS-Based Mapping of Emergency Response Assessment Due to Earthquake Vulnerability of Ward 33, Dhaka., Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Springer, Cham, Volume 2, Switzerland., 2024.Biswas, R.N., Islam, M.N., Islam, S., Assessment of Soil Erosion Impacts at the Panchhari Sub-district of Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques Based on RUSLE Model., International Journal of Climate Conditions, Volume 1, No. 2, Noida, U.P., India, 2024.
Biswas, R. N., Islam, M.N., Islam, M.N., Mia, M.J., Jahan, M.N., Shaunak, M.F., Rahman, M.M. and Islam, M.Y., Impacts of morphological change on coastal landscape dynamics in Monpura Island in the northern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh., Regional Studies in Marine Science (ISSN 2352-4855), Elsevier, Amsterdam, 53, 1, 2022.
Biswas, R. N., Islam, M. N. Islam, M. N. and Shaown, S. S., Modeling on Approximation of Fluvial Landform Change Impact on Morphodynamics at Madhumati River Basin in Bangladesh., Journal on Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (ISSN 2363-6203), Springer, Switzerland., 7, 1, 2021.
Islam, R., Islam, M. M., Islam, M. N. Islam, M. N., Sen, S. and Faisal, R. K., Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: A Prospect toward Crop Modelling and Food Security Management., Journal on Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (ISSN 2363- 6203), Springer, Switzerland., 6, 2, 2020.
Biswas, R.N., Islam, M.N, Mia, M.J. and Islam, M.N., Modeling on the spatial vulnerability of lightning disaster in Bangladesh using GIS and IDW techniques., Spatial Information Research (ISSN 2366-3286), Springer, Switzerland., 28, 5, 2020.
Islam, M. N. Biswas, R. N., Shanta, S. R., Islam, R. and Jakariya, M., Morphological Dynamics of the Jamuna River in Kazipur Subdistrict., Earth Systems and Environment (ISSN 2509-9426), Springer, Switzerland., 3, 1, 2019.
Rahman, M. M. and Islam, M. N., Biodiversity Loss by Riverbank Erosion: A Study on the two Char Unions in Bangladesh., Journal of Biodiversity Endangered Species (ISSN 2332-2543), India., 6, 1, 2018.
Biswas, R. N., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N., Modeling on Management Strategies for Spatial Assessment of Earthquake Disaster Vulnerability in Bangladesh., Journal on Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (ISSN 2363- 6203), Springer, Switzerland., 4, 4, 2018.
Rahman, M. M. and Islam, M. N., Channel Change and Planform Identification of the Padma River., International Journal of Geology and Earth Sciences (ISSN 2395 – 647X), India., 4, 1, 2018.
Biswas, R. N., Mia, M. J., and Islam, M. N., Predictive Dynamics of Channel Pattern Changing Trends at Arial Khan River (1977-2018), Bangladesh., Current Research in Geoscience, (ISSN 1948-9846), Science Publication, New York., 8, 1, 2018.
Biswas, R. N., Mia, M. J. and Islam, M. N., Hydro-Morphometric Modeling for Flood Hazard Vulnerability Assessment of Old Brahmaputra River Basin in Bangladesh., Engineering Technology Open Access Journal, USA., 1, 4, 2018.
Islam, R., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N., Evaluation of Solar Home System (SHS) Imple- mentation in Harirampur Subdistrict., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (ISSN 1364-0321), Elsevier, Amsterdam., 69, 2017.
Rakib, M. R., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N., Flood Vulnerability Mapping to Riverine Floods: A Study on the Old Brahmaputra River., American Journal of Geosciences (ISSN 1948-9854), Science Publications, USA., 7, 2, 2017.
15. Islam, R., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N., Impacts of Bangabandhu Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge on the dynamics of bar morphology at the Jamuna River in Bangladesh., Journal on Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (ISSN 2363- 6203), Springer, Switzerland., 3, 3, 2017.
Rahman, M. M., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N., Integrated approach of remote sensing and field survey data in assessment of bank erosion intensity of the Padma river in Bangladesh., International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences (ISSN 0976-4380), Integrated Publishing Association, India., 7, 2, 2016.
Islam, M. N., Kitazawa, D., Mannan, M. A., Islam, M. S., Tamanna, S. and Islam, M. N., Modeling Alternative Mitigation Strategies of Salinity Intrusion on Food Production by Integrating SWOT and TEAM Decision Models., Journal on Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (ISSN 2363- 6203, 2363-6211), Springer, Germany., 3, 2015.
Islam, M. N., Malak, M. A. and Islam, M. N., Community Based Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Models of a Coastal Municipality in Bangladesh., Natural Hazards (Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards) (ISSN 0921-030X), the Netherlands., 69, 3, 2013.
Malak, M. A., Islam, M. N. and Islam, M. N., Population Growth and Food Supply in Northern Bangladesh., Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) Journal (ISSN 1811-6266), Dhaka., 38, 1 & 2, 2012.
Shaheed, H. Z. M. H. and Islam, M. N., Destruction of Natural Forest and Massive Landslide: A Case Study on Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh., Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) Journal (ISSN 1811-6266), Dhaka., 37, 1 & 2, 2012.
Islam, M. N. and Rumsby, B. T., Food Security through Community Food Bank and Employment Generation: A Study in the North-eastern Bangladesh., Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A (ISSN 2161-6256), USA., 1, 5, 2011.
Yeasmin, A. and Islam, M. N., Changing Trends of Channel Pattern of the Ganges-Padma River., International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, (ISSN No-0976-4380), Integrated Publishing Association, India., 2, 2, 2011.
BOOK
Islam, M. N., Braiding Morphodynamics of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River, A. H. Development Publishing House, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2006.Islam, M. N., Braiding and Channel Morphodynamics of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River, Bangladesh, Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken, Germany, U.K., U.S.A, 2010.
Malak, M. A. and Islam, M. N., Impact of Population Growth on Sustainable Food Security: A Study on Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken, Germany, 2012.
BOOK CHAPTER
Islam, M. N., Computation of Extreme Flood Probability of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River: A Case Study. In Mukhopadhya, M. (ed.), Banna O Amara, All India Geography & Environment Association, West Bengal, India., 2001.Islam, M. N., Underlying Causes of Forest Degradation in Bangladesh. In Ahmed, A. I. M. U. (ed.), Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Bangladesh, Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA), Bangladesh and Global Forest Coalition-Netherlands), 2009.
Islam, M. N., Deforestation and Forest Degradation of Mangrove Forests in Sundarban. In Ahmed, A. I. M. U. (ed.), Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Bangladesh, Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA), Bangladesh and Global Forest Coalition-Netherlands), 2009.
Islam, M. N., Food Security through Community Food Bank and Employment Generation: A Case Study of Kurigram District, Bangladesh. In Solh, M. and Saxena, M. C. (eds.), Food Security and Climate Change in Dry Areas, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Aleppo, Syria., 2011.
THESIS SUPERVISION
Irina Suvin, Environmental Impact Assessment, Auditing and Management: A Case Study of the Highly Polluting Industries in Tejgaon Area,Shamima Guljar, Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater: A Comparative Analysis of Co-basin States with Special Reference to Farakka Barrage on the Padma River,
Abdul Awal), Bank Erosion and Channel Shifting of the Padma River: An Empirical Study Using GIS and Remotely Sensed Data,
Nahrin Islam Khan, Urban Flooding and Its Environmental Impact Assessment Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Study on Dhaka City,
Abdullah Mahsum, Climate Change and Its Impact on the Morphology of Char Gazaria in the Meghna Estuary,
Muhammad Rezaul Rakib, Impact of Flood on Agriculture and Food Security: A Study on the North-eastern Part of Bangladesh,
Md. Shahidul Islam, Impact of Salinity Intrusion on Food Production and Safety: A Case Study on Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira District,
Sharmin Sultana, Women and Children Food Insecurity and Cumulative Nutritional Deprivation in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Kamarer Char, Sherpur,
Md. Abdul Malak, A Community Based Risk and Vulnerability Assessment of Environmental Hazards: A Study on Matlab Municipality, Matlab,
Ayesha Meherun Nessa, Impact of Riverbank Erosion on Population Migration and Resettlement: A Study on Teota Union of Shibalaya Upazila,
Jahidul Islam, Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies to Salinity Intrusion in Shyamnagar of Satkhira District,
Shakila Sharmin, Adaptation to Climate Change Induced Natural Disasters: A Study on Kalmakanda Upazila, Netrokona,
Md. Zohir Uddin, Delineation of Catchment Area and Agricultural Water Demand Analysis of the Bangali River,
Rathindra Nath Biawas, Causes and Consequences of Landslides in Chittagong City,
Md. Hasibul Islam), Flood Recurrence Probability Analysis in the Teesta River Basin using Digital Elevation Model (DEM),
Afrose Jahan Trina, Climate Comfort of the People: A Study of Manikganj District,
Sadia Nawrin, Karst Geomorphology of Sylhet, Bangladesh,
Khaleda Muheb, Changes in Biodiversity: An Assessment on Dhamshona and Yearpur Union of Savar Upazila,
Khaleda Muheb, Changes in Forest Biodiversity and Biodiversity Conservation through Forest Protection: A Case Study on Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Snctuary in Chunarughat Upazila of Hobiganj District,
Muhammad Muzibur Rahman, Interrelationship between Hazard and Environmental Degradation: A Geo-ecological Appraisal on Manikganj District,
Humayra Sultana, Agricultural Land Reduction and Food Insecurity: An Environmental Assessment on Gazipur District,
Hasibush Shahid, Effect of Deforestation and Depletion of Vegetation on Environmental Settings in Tertiary Hills of Bangladesh,
S. M. Faruque Hossain, Riverbank Erosion and Population Migration: A Case Study on Char-Rajibpur Upazila in Kurigram District,
Sukanta Kumar Sen, Climate Change and Challenges of Food Security in South West Coastal Region of Bangladesh: Suggested Measures.,
Md. Khalid Hossain, Aviation Industry in Bangladesh: A Geo-strategic Appraisal Focusing the Future Endeavours,
SEMINAR
International Karstological School on Classical Karst: Data Acquisition and Analysis in Karst Systems, Postojna, Slovenia, 2024.Second International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (CICM) on GIS-based Mapping of Seismic Response Assessment due to Earthquake Vulnerability of Ward 33, Dhaka, The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), 2023.
6th International Symposium (Living with Environmental Challenges in the Coastal Zones) on Landscape Development Processes and Dynamics of the Bhasan Char in the Northern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh, the Egyptian Society of Environmental Changes, Marsa Alam, Egypt, 2023.
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| GE-603 | Flood Plain Management | PhD |
| GE-508 | Fluvial Systems | Masters |
| GE-101 | Physical Geography and Environment | First Year |
Academic Info
Period: 2006-2007
Commonwealth Postdoctoral Fellowships, Department of Geography.
Period: 2005
British Royal Society Visiting Fellowships, Department of Geography.
Period: 1996-2000
Department of Geography, University of Hull, Hull (Fluvial Depositional Environment) England
Thesis: Braiding and Channel Morphodynamics of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River, Bangladesh
Period: 1986-1987
1st Class 1st, Department of Geography, Jahangirnagar (Fluvial Geomorphology) University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Thesis: Adjustment of the Braiding Chars and Channel Width: A Study of the Jamuna River
Period: 1983-1986
1st Class 1st, Department of Geography, Jahangirnagar (Fluvial Geomorphology) University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Experience
Position: Director, Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS
Period: November 2024-Present
Institute of Remote Sensing and GIS
Position: Professor
Period: June 2006-Present
Department of Geography and Environment
Position: Associate Professor
Period: 2002-2006
Department of Geography and Environment
Position: Chairman
Period: August 2005-September 2006
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: 1996-2001
Department of Geography and Environment
Position: Lecturer
Period: 1993-1996
Department of Geography and Environment
Position: Assistant Director
Period: JANUARY 1991- MAY 1993
Assistant Director (Worked on the growth and development of rural electrification in rural areas in Bangladesh).
Position: Research Associate, Research Fellow, Part-time Consultant
Period: December 1989-June1996
Contact
Dr. Muhammod Nazrul Islam
Professor
Department of Geography & Environment
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Email: mnislam.geo@juniv.edu
