Ubaydur Rahaman Siddiki, PhD (University of Canberra, Australia) Professor, Department of Geography & Environment
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Dr Ubaydur Rahaman Siddiki successfully earned his PhD with a thesis titled "Understanding Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) using Policy Networks: Implications for Bangladesh." This achievement was accomplished at the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis at the University of Canberra (UC), situated in Australia.
Before pursuing his doctoral studies, he completed a comprehensive two-year MSc program in Environmental Sciences, specializing in Environmental Policy, at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) in The Netherlands. This program encompassed coursework, a thesis, and an internship, providing him with a solid foundation in the field.
His academic journey also includes the attainment of an MSc (Thesis) in Physical Geography from the esteemed Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Bangladesh. It was at JU that he first embarked on his educational voyage, obtaining his initial degree, a BSc Honours, in the same discipline.
Upon completing his MSc degree from JU, he transitioned seamlessly into an academic role, joining the faculty in 2005 within the same department. His dedication and contributions have led him to ascend to the position of Professor, which he has held since January 2022 (https://juniv.edu/teachers/ursgeo).
Dr Siddiki has enriched his academic journey with valuable experiences. He participated in and completed a European workshop held in Fosen, Norway, focusing on Environmental Sciences and Management. This experience further broadened his knowledge and perspective in the field.
In addition to his academic pursuits, he has engaged in meaningful research activities. Notably, he gained research experience at the Bangladesh Environmental Management Project (BEMP), which was conducted under the auspices of Bearing Point, based in Toronto, Canada.
For more information about his accomplishments and research journey, you can explore his participation in the European workshop by visiting http://www.kystenerklar.no. Furthermore, insights into his involvement in the Bangladesh Environmental Management Project can be found at www.bearingpoint.com.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Policy Analysis and Evaluation (Environmental Policy and Governance), Climate Change, Disaster Management (Disaster Risk Reduction, Analysis and Management)
JOURNAL PAPER
Siddiki, U, R., Water policy’s contradictions and IWRM implementation in Bangladesh, Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh., 41-46, pp.263-275, 2024.ISSN: 1811-0266
Siddiki, U, R. and Ansari, M, N, A., Empirical Investigation of Monga Combat Strategies in Northwest Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 48, 2024.ISSN 1682-7422
Siddiki, U, R., Integrated Water Resource Management in Bangladesh: Adaptation and Implementation Challenges, Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh., 41-46, pp.315-325, 2024.ISSN: 1811-0266
Siddiki, U, R. and Ansari, M, N, A., Shaping Monga Perception: An Empirical Study on Northwest Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review: Part II: Social Science, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 47, 3, pp.1-18, 2023.ISSN 1682-7422
Md Wahiduzzaman; Md. Arfan Ali; Jing‐Jia Luo; Yu Wang; Md. Jalal Uddin; Shamsuddin Shahid; A. R. M. Towfiqul Islam; Sanjit Kumar Mondal; Ubaydur Rahaman Siddiki; Muhammad Bilal; Zhongfeng Qiu; Ramzah Dambul; Kutubuddin Eibek and Md. Emdadul Haque., Effects of convective available potential energy, temperature and humidity on the variability of thunderstorm frequency over Bangladesh, Theoretical and Applied Climatology; The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature 2021, 2021. doi: doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-021-03833-4India
Siddiki, U, R., Emerging Pillars for IWRM Implementation in Bangladesh, International Journal of Social Sciences and Human Research (IJSSHR), 04, 10, 2021. doi: 10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i10-10, Impact factor-5.586ISSN 2644-0695, India
Siddiki, U, R., Enabling environment for implementing IWRM in Bangladesh: A policy Network Perspective, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, ISSN 1682-7422., 45, 2021.ISSN 1682-7422
Siddiki, U, R., Water policy improvement and IWRM implementation effectiveness in Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review (A Journal of The Faculty of Social Sciences, 44, 2020 (Published in June 2021).ISSN 1682-7422
Siddiki, U, R., Cyclonic Disasters Management and Interdisciplinary Research Approach, Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh, 40, 2012 (Published in June 2017).ISSN: 1811-0266
Siddiki, U, R., Analysis the Implementation Status of IWRM in Bangladesh through IWRM Tools, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 37, 2013 (Published in June 2017).ISSN 1682-7422
Siddiki, U, R., Trans-disciplinary Research Approach in Climate Change Policy Formulation, .Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh, 39, 2011 (Published in June 2017).ISSN 1811-0266
Alom, R. and Siddiki, U, R., Implementing Status of Natural Hazards Management Policy in Bogra District, JAHANGIRNAGAR BISHWAVIDYALA VHUGOL O PARIBESH SAMIKKAN (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 34, 2015.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R and Ansari, M, N, A., Mouza Based Mapping and Quantitative Analysis of Small Water Bodies Using GIS in a Flood Prone Area of Bangladesh, International. Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering Research (IJASER), 3, 3, 2014.ISSN 2227-9442, India
Siddiki, U, R; Islam, M, N and Ansari, M, N, A. 2012., Cyclonic track analysis using GIS over the Bay of Bengal, International. Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering Research (IJASER), India, ISSN 2277–9442., 1, 5, 2012.ISSN 2277–9442, India
Siddiki, U, R. and Islam, M, N., GIS Based Mapping and Environmental Impact of Wetlands Changes in a Riverine District of Bangladesh, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences (IJGGS), India, ISSN 0976–4380., 3, 2, 2012.ISSN 0976–4380, India
Rahaman, M, M; Ansari, M, N, A and Siddiki, U, R., Intensity of Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment in Shibalaya Upazila, JAHANGIRNAGAR BISHWAVIDYALA VHUGOL O PARIBESH SAMIKKAN (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 31, 2012.ISSN 1027-8567
Wahiduzzaman, M; Siddiki, U, R and Ansari, M, N, A., ENSO and Major Floods of Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 34, 2010. doi: ISSN 1682-7422ISSN 1982-7422
Siddiki, U, R. and Islam, M. N., Population Displacement Due to Riverbank Erosion in Manikganj District, Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh, 38, 1 & 2, 2010.ISSN: 1811-0266
Islam, M. N; Ullah, H. and Siddiki, U, R., Overbank Sand Deposition of The Brahmaputra-Jamuna River in Bangladesh, Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh., 37, 1 & 2, 2009.ISSN: 1811-0266
Siddiki, U, R; Islam, M, N and Parvez, M, P. ; The Jahangirnagar Review (A Journal of The Faculty of Social Sciences, Volume-XXXIII), Social Sciences Faculty, Jahangirnagar Univers, Changes of Wetlands in Daulatpur Upazila: A Geographical Analysis, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 33, 2009. doi: ISSN 1682-7422ISSN 1682-7422
Wahiduzzaman, M and Siddiki, U, R., Impact of ENSO on Rainfall of Bangladesh, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh., 30, 2011.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R and Moniruzzaman, M., An Analysis of the Integration of Natural and Local Phenomena on the Changing Trend of Agriculture in the Jamuna Active Floodplain, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh., 29, 2010.ISSN 1027-8567
Parvez, M, P and Siddiki, U, R.;, Mouza Based Mapping and Quantitative Analysis of Small Water Bodies in Manikganj, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh., 28, 2009.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R. ;, Tsunami in South and South-east Asia, Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh., 36, 1 & 2, 2008.ISSN: 1811-0266
Wahiduzzaman, M; Siddiki, U, R, and Ansari, M, N, A. olume-XXXII), Social Sciences Faculty, Jahangirnagar University, Impact on ENSO on Major Tropical Cyclones in Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 32, 2008. doi: ISSN 1682-7422ISSN 1682-7422
Wahiduzzaman, M; Das, S, C and Siddiki, U, R., Climate Change Induced Sea Level Rise and its Impact on Bangladesh, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh., 27, 2008.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R and Akter, R., Small Water Bodies of a Flood prone Mouza in Dhamrai Thana, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 31, 2007. doi: ISSN 1682-7422ISSN 1682-7422
Wahiduzzaman, M; Das, S, C and Siddiki, U, R. 2007. ; The Jahangirnagar Review (A Journal of The Faculty of Social Sciences, Volume-XXXI) Social Sciences Faculty, Jahangirnagar University, Ban, Physico-Chemical Aspects of The Bay of Bengal, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, The Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 32, 2007. doi: ISSN 1682-7422ISSN 1682-7422
Siddiki, U, R., Cropping Pattern and Changes of a Floodprone Mouza in Manikganj, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh., 26, 2007.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R and Das, S, C., Impact of Bird Flu on Poultry Farm in Asulia Thana, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 26, 2007.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R., Agricultural Management of Bara Oalia Mouza, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 25, 2006.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R., Transition in Cropping Pattern of a Flood prone Mouza in Manikgang, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 24, 2005.ISSN 1027-8567
Das, S, C and Siddiki, U, R., Economic functions of Rural Periodical Markets: A Case study of Shibalaya Upazila, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 22, 2003.ISSN 1027-8567
Siddiki, U, R and Das, S, C., Impact of Riverbank Erosion of the Jamuna River in Manikganj District, VHUGAL PATRIKA (A Journal of Geography), Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 21, 2002.ISSN 1027-8567
BOOK
Siddiki, U, R., Impact of Tsunami in South and South-East Asian Countries: A Satellite-Based Analysis, 2012.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-26921-9)
Siddiki, U, R., Geo-processing of Cyclonic Tracks of the Bay of Bengal: An Assessment from the Management Perspective, 2012.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-26921-9)
Siddiki, U, R and Parvez, M, P., Spatial Distribution of Small Water Bodies in Bangladesh: A Mouza Based Geographical Analysis, 2012.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-25083-5)
Siddiki, U, R and Parvez, M, P., Spatio-Temporal Changes of Wetlands in Bangladesh: A GIS Based Analysis, 2012.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-24176-5)
Alom, R; Siddiki, U, R and Mondol, M, A, H., Preparedness for Natural Hazard in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Sariakandi Upazilla in Bogra District, 2012.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (ISBN 978-3-659-19686-7)
Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | Environmental Problems: Societal Perspectives | M.Sc. in Geography and Environment |
| 512 | Disaster Risk Management | M.Sc. in Geography and Environment |
| 512 | GIS in Disaster Risk Analysis and Management | MS in GIS for Environment and Development |
| 414 | Environmental Policy | Fourth Year B.Sc. Honours in Geography and Environment |
| 301 | Bangladesh: Physical and Human Environment | Third Year B.Sc. Honours in Geography and Environment |
| 204 | Soil Geography | Second Year B.Sc. Honours in Geography and Environment |
| 210 | Practical Geography: Research Methods in Geography -I | Second Year B.Sc. Honours in Geography and Environment |
| 109 | Practical Geography: Topographic Surveying Techniques | First Year B.Sc. Honours in Geography and Environment |
Academic Info
Period: September 2013 - August 2015
M.Sc in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Policy), 2015; Wageningen University (WUR), The Netherlands.
M.Sc Research/Thesis Title: Analysis the Implementation Gap of Integrated Water Resources Management in Bangladesh: National Water Policy Perspectives
MSc Internship Title: Does Monga Exist Yet in Northwest Bangladesh? An Empirical Study
Completed courses under two years M.Sc program (September 2013-August 2015)
Research Methods in Environmental Science, Principles of Environmental Sciences, International Environmental Policy, Environmental Policy: Analysis and Evaluation, Environmental Quality and Governance, Seminar Interdisciplinarity in Scientific Research and Education, European Workshop Environmental Sciences and Management, Natural Hazard and Disasters, Gender and Natural Resources, Research Approach to Land and Water Management, Scientific Writing Skills and Presentation Skills
Period: July 1998 - June 1999
M.Sc (Thesis Group) in Geography and Environment, 1999 (Exam held in 2002); Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh, obtained 1st class (1st Position).
M.Sc Research/Thesis Title: Riverbank Erosion, Population Displacement and It;s Impact on Socio-economic Condition: A Case Study of the Jamuna River in Manikganj District.
Completed Courses under Master of Science (M.Sc) Program
Development of Geographical thoughts, Environment & Ecology, Transport studies, Fluvial Morphology, Quantitative Geography, Geographical Information System & Application and Practical Geography.
Period: July 1995 - June 1998
B.Sc (Hons.) in Geography and Environment, 1998 (Exam held in 2000); Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh, obtained 1st class (2nd Position).
Completed Courses under Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Program
Geomorphology, Introduction to Geography, Statistics in Geography, Anthropogeography, Economic Geography, Regional Geography, Climatology, Principles of Resource Utilization, Geography of Bangladesh, Soil and Biogeography, Hydrology, Quantitative Techniques in Geography, Population Geography, Urban Geography, Settlement Geography, Oceanography, Transport Studies, The Geography of Environment, Geographical Information System & Spatial Data Management, Practical Geography.
Period: 1992 - 1994
HSC in Science Group, 1994; Dhaka Board, Bangladesh, obtained 1st Division
Completed Courses under Higher Secondary Certifcate (HSC) Program
Mother Tongue (Bengali), English General, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology
Period: 1990 - 1992
SSC in Science Group, 1992; Dhaka Board, Bangladesh, obtained 1st Division
Completed Courses under Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Program
Bengali, English, General Mathematics, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology), Religious Education, Elective Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) and Geography
Experience
Position: Professor
Period: January 28, 2022 to Date
Responsible to teach the students and supervising Research works at B.Sc. (Hons) & M.Sc. level and engaging in public policy and environmental research activities.
Position: Associate Professor
Period: December 03, 2015 to January 27, 2022
Responsible to teach the students and supervising Research works at B.Sc. (Hons) & M.Sc. level and engaging in environmental research activities.
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: November 18, 2008 to December 02, 2015
Responsible to teach the students and supervising Research works at B.Sc. (Hons) & M.Sc. level and engaging in environmental research activities.
Position: Lecturer
Period: August 03, 2005 to November 17, 2008
Responsible to teach the students and supervising Research works at B.Sc. (Hons) & M.Sc. level and engaging in environmental research activities.
Position: Research Assistant
Period: January, 2003 to December, 2003
GPS survey, Interpretation of Satellite Image, Environmental and Socio-economic and FGD Survey, design and planning, Data coding and statistical analysis, Supervision of field surveyors, interpretation of Satellite Images and aerial photographs, GPS survey, and preparation of GIS map and writing brief reports.
Activity
Position: Academician (Professor)
Period: March 07, 2023
Took part in a Stakeholder Workshop focused on the Water Resource Sub-sector Action Plan, specifically within the agriculture sector, with a focus on Irrigation. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Planning and took place on March 07, 2023.
Position: PhD Candidate and Research Fellow at IGPA, University of Canberra (UC), Australia and Associate Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: October 04, 2017
Presented a research paper on “Problems and Solutions for the Water Sector in Bangladesh” in the "Don’t Drown Postgraduate Conference" organized by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW-ADFA Canberra, Australia.
Position: Associate Professor
Period: 30 July, 2016
Presented a research paper on “Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and the National Water Policy (NWPo): Bangladesh Perspectives” in the Workshop on "Geography: Theory and Practice" organized by the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh.
Position: MSc Researcher in Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University (WUR), The Netherlands and Assistant Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: June 02, 2014 - July 07, 2014
Participated and successfully completed the European workshop (Fosen, Norway) on Environmental Sciences and Management during June-July, 2014.
Client: Kysten er klar, an umbrella organisation of several coastal municipalities near Trondheim (http://www.kystenerklar.no)
Aim of the consultancy/Workshop: To contribute to the reinvigoration of a coastal area near Trondheimby analysing the public and private sectors, as well as civil society in the municipalities of Agdenes, Snillfjord, Hemne and Aure and to determine the priorities for improving their infrastructure (for oil and gas transport, but also to link local businesses and people with other parts of Norway or the world).
Position: Assistant Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: April 09, 2011 - April 13, 2011
Participated and successfully completed in the training on “Space-based Information for Disaster Preparedness and Risk Assessment” Jointly organized by Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP), DMRD, MoFDM and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
Position: Assistant Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: November 17, 2009
Participated in the workshop on “Proposal Writing for Academic Innovation Fund under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)” organized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
Position: Assistant Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: October 25, 2009 - October 29, 2009
Participated and successfully completed in the training Course on “Training of Trainers (ToT) Course on Disaster Management” organized by the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Comilla, Bangladesh.
Position: Assistant Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: April 25, 2009 - April 27 April, 2009
Participated in the AIF Pilot Training on “Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)” organized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
Position: Lecturer of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
Period: April 09, 2008 - April 10, 2008
Completed a Training Workshop on “Scientific Methodology and Development of Grant Application” organized by Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) in associated with Scientific Program for Water Resources (IFS) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Position: Lecturer
Period: May 28, 2007 - June 24, 2007
Participated and successfully completed in a four-week “Certificate Course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)” organized by the Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
Position: MSc Researcher in Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University (JU), Bangladesh
Period: 28-30 December 2002
Presented a research paper on “Impact of Riverbank Erosion: A Case Study of the Jamuna River in Manikganj District” in 10th Bangladesh National Geographical Conference organized by Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA) in collaboration with Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Bangladesh.
Contact
Ubaydur Rahaman Siddiki, PhD (University of Canberra, Australia)
Professor
Department of Geography & Environment
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: +8801731306656
Work Phone: (+88) 02 224491045-51, Ext.2380; 1224/112
Email: ursgeo@juniv.edu
, ursjuwuuc@gmail.com
