Master of Science in Water Resources Development (Ongoing)

• Institution: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Enrolled: July 2023

Bachelor of Science in Oceanography

• Institution: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU), Bangladesh
• CGPA: 3.45 (on a scale of 4.00)
• Graduation Year: 2020

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

• Institution: Saint Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• GPA: 5.00 (on a scale of 5.00)
• Graduation Year: 2016

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

• Institution: Monipur High School, Branch 1, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• GPA: 5.00 (on a scale of 5.00)
• Graduation Year: 2014

1. Research Member
Project Title: Building a Resilient Community through Ocean Literacy: Empowering Women, Students, and Unemployed Youth

• Organization: Nirmol Bangladesh
• Duration: January 2023 – November 2023
• Funded By: Korea Safety Health Environment (SHE) Foundation, Global Seed Grant
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducted participatory rural appraisals (PRA) to assess ocean literacy among vulnerable groups in coastal areas.
  • Facilitated education and outreach activities to empower women and youth in coastal communities.

2. Research Assistant
Project Title: Analysis of Natural & Anthropogenic Threats to Sustainable Management of Nijhum Dwip Marine Protected Area

• Institution: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU)
• Duration: October 2021 – May 2023
• Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh
• Responsibilities:
  • Measured heavy metal concentrations in sediments using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS).
  • Assessed eco-toxicity levels and documented plankton diversity in the coastal waters of Nijhum Dwip.

3. Research Assistant
Project Title: Fisheries Diversity and Environmental Variables in the Waterways of the Eastern Sundarbans Mangrove Forest

• Institution: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU)
• Duration: August 2019 – May 2021
• Funded By: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh
• Responsibilities:
  • Monitored phytoplankton diversity and health indices of mangrove ecosystems.
  • Analyzed heavy metal concentrations in water and sediments to evaluate environmental risks.

4. Research Affiliate
Project Title: Climate-Resilient Migrant-Friendly Towns (CRMFT) through Locally Led Adaptation

• Organization: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
• Duration: July 2023 – December 2023
• Funded By: UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO)
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducted field research to assess climate vulnerability in Mongla and Kuakata municipalities.
  • Documented the priorities of local communities, particularly focusing on women, children, and disabled groups.

5. Research Affiliate
Project Title: Capacity Strengthening of Multi-Actors to Limit Climate Change Impacts and Enhance Resilience (CAP-RES)

• Organization: ICCCAD
• Duration: July 2023 – December 2023
• Funded By: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducted research on capacity building, climate finance, and loss and damage.
  • Facilitated workshops and developed reports to support locally led adaptation strategies.

Conference Support Member

• Organization: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
• Event: Gobeshona Global Conference 2024
• Duration: December 2023 – Present
• Responsibilities:
  • Assisted in hosting sessions and preparing concept notes.
  • Designed flyers and logos using Canva to promote conference sessions.
  • Worked as a rapporteur, documenting and reporting on various sessions.

Project Intern

• Organization: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
• Duration: July 2023 – December 2023
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducted literature reviews and contributed to climate change research.
  • Participated in field visits and supported project profile development.
  • Provided transcription and rapporteur services during training programs and workshops.

Volunteer

• Organization: Protibesh Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), facilitated by ICCCAD
• Event: 2nd Policy Dialogue on Equity and Co-management of Baikka Beel Permanent Wetland Sanctuary
• Duration: September 2023
• Responsibilities:
  • Acted as a rapporteur for discussions on co-management practices in protected wetland areas.
  • Documented proceedings to support policy development initiatives.

Research Volunteer

• Organization: Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN)
• Event: Bioblitz on Biodiversity Conservation in Lawachara National Park, Sylhet
• Duration: 2019
• Responsibilities:
  • Participated in biodiversity assessment activities to support conservation efforts.

Participant

• Event: International Seminar on Adaptation Measures to Climate Change and Sustainable Blue Economy for Bangladesh
• Organization: BSMRMU
• Duration: 2019
• Outcome: Gained insights into policy and governance frameworks for climate adaptation and blue economy initiatives.

Awards

1. Vice Chancellor's Scholarship

• Institution: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU), Bangladesh
• Achievements:
  • Secured a Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of 3.94 in the 7th semester of the Bachelor’s program.
  • Achieved an SGPA of 3.82 in the 6th semester of the Bachelor’s program.
• Year: 2022

2. Best Trainee Award

• Institution: National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI)
• Program: Certificate Course on Data Science and Machine Learning with Python (CCDSMLP)
• Year: 2022

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

1. Sowrav, S. F. F., Rahman, S. M. M., Hossain, Md. A., Hafiz, K. B., Hossain, N. I., Nur-E Alam, Md., Rahman, M. S., & Choudhury, T. R. (2023).
   Multi-dimensional approach for an environmental health assessment of a deltaic mangrove ecosystem, Sundarbans.
   Journal: Environmental Advances, Volume: 12, Article: 100377.
   DOI: 10.1016/j.envadv.2023.100377

Conference Papers

1. Presented Phytoplankton Community Dynamics and their Environmental Drivers in an Estuarine Mangrove Forest, Sundarbans Bangladesh at the conference titled Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate-Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia.
   • Event Host: Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University.
   • Duration: March 1–3, 2023.
   • Conference Program

Newspaper Articles

1. Rahman, H., Hossain, N. I., & Iqbal, S. M. S. (2023, November).
   Empowering Local NGOs: Bridging Capacity Gaps for Climate Change Action in Rowmari, Kurigram.
   Published in: Dhaka Tribune.
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