Teaching
Courses taught
Undergraduate courses in the Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh.
Capability
Skills & specialisation
Environmental Assessment
Green building, plant operations and environmental appraisal.
- Knowledge of Green Building and the LEED Rating System (US Green Building Council).
- Practical experience in ETP and WTP plant operations.
- Experience in solid waste management systems.
- Conducted Rapid Environmental Appraisals (REA).
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Safety planning, hazardous waste and risk mapping.
- Preparation and implementation of Health & Safety Plans; data collection and analysis.
- Hazardous waste and wastewater management.
- Development of hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment maps.
- Conducted internal safety and environmental audits.
- Training in firefighting, collapsed structure search & rescue, and first aid.
Laboratory & Environmental Monitoring
Water, air and noise measurement in the field and the lab.
- Water quality testing: pH, DO, BOD, TDS, EC, arsenic, iron, colour, odour, turbidity, salinity, chlorine, temperature and visibility.
- Noise level measurement using sound level meters.
- Air quality monitoring: PM, TVOC, CO₂, CO; AQI calculation.
- Operation of spirometer and peak flow meter.
- Basic operation of spectrophotometer.
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Spatial analysis, mapping and satellite image processing.
- Advanced proficiency in GIS applications with strong capability in spatial data analysis and modelling.
- Expertise in map production, spatial data digitisation and georeferencing techniques.
- Skilled in satellite image processing, including supervised and unsupervised classification methods.
- Proficient in Google Earth Engine (GEE) for large-scale, cloud-based geospatial analysis and remote sensing workflows.
- Experienced in Google Earth Pro for spatial visualisation, mapping and data interpretation.
Computer Proficiency
Office, statistics and design software.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; R and Python.
- Typing speed: 50 WPM (English and Bangla Unicode).
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
- Software installation, configuration and management.
Language Proficiency
Bangla and English.
- Bangla: native proficiency.
- English: proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Graphic Design & Web Development
Branding, print design and front-end work.
- Professional experience in 2D graphic design (branding, layout and print design).
- Basic 3D landscape and gardening design.
- Web development knowledge including website design, layout development and basic front-end customisation.
Electrical, Electronics & Hardware Systems
Circuit design, embedded systems and wiring.
- Design and development of electronic devices, custom circuits and PCB layouts.
- Arduino programming and embedded system applications.
- Knowledge of residential and commercial electrical wiring systems.
- Basic mechanical fabrication and metal works.
Information Technology (IT) & Systems Support
Troubleshooting, networking and security.
- Computer troubleshooting, maintenance and system optimisation.
- Networking setup and configuration (LAN / Wi-Fi).
- Software management and system security practices.
- Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and security systems.
Capacity building
Training & programmes facilitated
14 trainings, workshops, seminars and press events organised, coordinated or facilitated.
Air Action Leaders — From Data to Impact: Training on Air Quality Monitoring & Report Writing
Air quality monitoring and report writing.
Journalism in the Age of Energy Transition: COP29 Coverage Strategies and Mentoring
Co-organizer.
Journalism in the Age of Climate Action: COP28 Coverage Strategies and Mentoring
Co-organizer.
Round Table: Environmental and Legal Context of Air Pollution from Plastic Burning
Coordinator.
Press Conference: Avoiding Double-Standard Policy to Check Air Pollution
Arranged the press conference.
National Seminar: Climate Change and Renewable Energy — Global Policy Narrative of Climate Change and National Environment Situation
Coordinator.
National Seminar: Rethinking Emission Standards for Thermal Power Plants in Bangladesh
Coordinator.
Workshop: 64 District Noise Quality Data Validation Program
Co-organizer.
Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation
Natural resource management and biodiversity conservation.
Workshop: Dialogue with Media — Road to COP 27, The Importance of Transition to Clean Energy
Coordinator.
Seminar: Film Screening to Raise Awareness on Lead Pollution in Bangladesh
Organizer.
Air Quality Monitoring and Health Impact Assessment
Different methods of air quality monitoring (PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO, NOx, SOx, O3); data analysis and presentation; dust fall data analysis and presentation.
Nationwide Noise Quality Survey and Awareness Program in 32 Districts
National coordination of noise quality survey and public awareness.
Press Conference: Nationwide Air Pollution Status
Coordinator.
Continuing education
Training & workshops attended
University Faculty Training Program (six day-long workshops) 14 September 2024 – 16 November 2024
Organiser: Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Stamford University Bangladesh
Duration: 6 days
University teaching and quality assurance.
Technical Training on Data-Driven Standards Enforcement and Emission Reduction Approaches 30 January 2023
Organiser: Clean Air Asia
Venue: Manila, Philippines
Duration: 1 day
Practice on management of emissions from coal and other heavy industries.
USGBC (LEED) v4.1 BD+C & ID+C Workshop 3 September 2019
Organiser: 360 Total Solution Limited
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Introduction to sustainable development, green building concept, LEED rating system v4.1 BD+C & ID+C governed by the US Green Building Council.
Green Career Opportunity and Learning Workshop 2 September 2019
Organiser: 360 Total Solution Limited
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Introduction to sustainable development, green building concept and LEED rating system.
GIS Training for Environmental Studies 30 August 2019
Organiser: Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Introduction to GIS, GIS tools, Google Earth for mapping.
USGBC (LEED) Green Building Workshop 29 August 2019
Organiser: 360 Total Solution Limited
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Introduction to sustainable development, green building concept and LEED rating system.
Feature Writing Workshop 27 July 2019
Organiser: Stamford University Journalist Forum
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Skills needed to write features for news publication.
Workshop on Remote Sensing for Forecasting Water Related Diseases 10–11 February 2019
Organiser: NASA Project Team, North South University
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 2 days
Data collection and analysis; use of GIS and remote sensing for forecasting water related diseases.
Research Based Environmental Writing Workshop 7 September 2018
Organiser: Green Force, Poribesh Bachao Andolon (POBA)
Duration: 1 day
Developing writing skills for research-based environmental reporting.
Self-Development Workshop on Youth for Environment 4 August 2018
Organiser: Works for Green Bangladesh
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Self-development for environmental work.
USGBC (LEED) Green Building Workshop 19 July 2018
Organiser: 360 Total Solution Limited
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Introduction to sustainable development, green building concept and LEED rating system.
Youth Environmental Activist Leadership Training 6 July 2018
Organiser: Green Force, Poribesh Bachao Andolon (POBA)
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Environmental activity and leadership development.
ISO 14001:2015 Internal Audit Training 1–2 April 2017
Organiser: Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh
Duration: 2 days
Internal audit for environmental management systems.
Assessment of Water Quality 11 March 2017
Organiser: Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh
Duration: 1 day
Testing procedures for pH, DO, BOD, TDS, EC, arsenic, colour, iron, odour, turbidity, salinity, chlorine, temperature and visibility.
Life Skills Development 31 December 2016
Organiser: HOPE'87 Bangladesh
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Self-development, leadership, conflict resolution, stress control.
Training on Wastewater Management 11 August 2016
Organiser: EHS Center, North South University
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Wastewater treatment, chemical compounds, and managing an ETP, CETP and STP.
Basic Amateur Radio Operation Workshop 2015 30 May 2015
Organiser: Bangladesh Amateur Radio League (BARL)
Venue: Dhaka
Duration: 1 day
Radio communication for disaster management.
Community Level Volunteer Training (Fire Service Volunteer) 18–20 March 2014
Organiser: Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence
Venue: Mohammadpur Fire Station, Dhaka
Duration: 3 days
Collapsed structure search, rescue, firefighting and first aid.