Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman
Department of Geography & Environment

Professional Exprience of Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman

Employment History

Position

Place and Institute

Duration

Professor

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

15 July 2017 to date

Associate Professor

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

16 February,2012-14 July,2017

Chairman/Head of the Department

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

November, 11, 2010- November,11, 2013

November 12, 2019 to date

Assistant Professor

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

May 13, 2008 –  15 February, 2013

Lecturer

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Anando Mohan Govt. College, Mymensingh

January 15, 2005- May 13, 2008 

 

January 25, 1999- January 15, 2005

Head,

Climate and Disaster Study Unit (CDSU)

Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

July, 2010 to till date

 

 

 

Research Experience

Principal Investigator/Project Manager

Title/Theme/Subject and funding organization

Status

Moniruzzaman, M.

 

Safe Drinking Water Options in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh: Towards a Sustainable Solution, Grants for Advanced Research in Science, Ministry of Education, Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Ongoing

Three Years

2015-2018

Moniruzzaman, M.

and Abubakar Siddik

Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Lighting Hazards in Bangladesh, funded by the Ministry Science and Technology, GoB and Jagannath University, Dhaka.

Completed

2016-2017

Moniruzzaman, M. and Md. Abdul Malak

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan: A Case Study on Patuakhali Municipality, funded by the Ministry Science and Technology, GoB.

Completed

2015-2016

Moniruzzaman, M.

and Md. Al-Amin Hauqe

Community Based Management of Drinking Water Option in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh: Towards a Sustainable Approach, funded by the Ministry Science and Technology, GoB

Completed

2013-2014

 

Moniruzzaman, M.

Spatio-temporal Analysis of Water Quality in The Buriganga River, funded by the UGC, Bangladesh.

Completed

2013-2014

Moniruzzaman, M.

Building community engagement through research works and networking under the BC-UGC Challenge Fund Project, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka. funded by the British Council-Bangladesh and UGC, Bangladesh

Completed

2012-2013

 

Moniruzzaman,M.

Early Warning and Emergency Response: A Community Based Approach, Sonadia Island, Supported by CDSU, Jagannath University, Dhaka

Completed

2012-2013

Moniruzzaman, M.

Water Sources and Supply Systems in the Coastal Area: A Case of Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira’ funded by Jagannath University Development Project (Phase-II),

Completed

2011-2012

Moniruzzaman, M.

A study on drinking and household water sources and supply in the coastal area of Bangladesh, Funded by UGC through JnU, Bangladesh

Completed

2010-2011

Islam,M.S. Rahman,M.S, Moniruzzaman,M.

Population status, distribution, food habit, captive breeding of Red Jungle foul, Gallus gallus in Bangladesh, funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, GoB

Completed

2010-2011

Moniruzzaman,M.

Adaptation to Climate Change: A study of Southwest Bangladesh, funded by the UGC through JnU, Bangladesh

Completed

2010-2011

Moniruzzaman,M.

Impact of Cyclone Aila on Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira, Supported by CDSU, Jagannath University, Dhaka.

Completed

2009-2010

Moniruzzaman,M.

An Assessment of Emergency Response and Recovery Pattern of Cyclone Aila, Dacope Upazila, Khulna, supported by CDSU, Jagannath University, Dhaka.

Completed

2010-2011

Supervised Thesis/M.Phil

(a) M.Phil Thesis

         1. Md. Galal Uddin, Evaluation of physicochemical parameters of groundwater and Surfacewater of Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) area. M. Phil Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100 (Session: 2013-14) (On going).

(b) M.Sc Thesis

  1. Farzana Rahman, 2017. Spatio-temporal variation of lightning days and frequency in Bangladesh and its related fatalities, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography & Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  2. Abdul Majed Sajib, 2017. Analysis of land use/land cover in shitalakshya, Balu and Banar river interfluve: A case study using remote sensing and GIS, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography & Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  3. Munsafa Akter, 2016. Transformation of lower Turag basin area: a spatio-temporal analysis using RS and GIS technology. MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography & Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  4. Md. Jashim Uddin, 2016. Climate change and challenges to infrastructure development in coastal cities of Bangladesh, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography & Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  5. Subir Kumar Das, 2016, Study on hazard mitigation practices in Bangladesh: A case study of Morrelganj Upazila, Bagarhat, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  6. Md. Sobuj Mia, 2016. Disaster risk reduction in the flood prone area through development programme: A case study on CLP, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  7. Syeda Ayshia Akter, 2015. Evaluation of the ongoing clean development mechanism projects in Bangladesh, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100
  8. Farzana Awal, 2015. Comparing living conditions and rights of hazard induce migrated people living in a slum of Dhaka city, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100
  9. Indujyoti Roy, 2015. Impacts of disasters on children: A case study of Budhhata union, Assasuni upazilla, Shatkira, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100
  10. Kamrun Nahar, 2015. Impacts and post recovery of cyclone SIDR on women headed households: a Case study of Mahipur union, Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka1100
  11. Md. Ashiqur Rahaman, 2015. Drinking water supply system in the coastal area of Bangladesh: A case study of Kamarkhola Union, Dacope, Khulna, MSc. Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100
  12. Shahadat Hossain, 2014. Community managed water option in the coastal area of Bangladesh: Towards a sustainable Approach. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100. 
  13. Jannatul Baquee, 2014. Land Use and land cover change dynamics due to disaster in coastal Bangladesh: a study on Gabura, Shyamnagar. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  14. Md. Mohsin Hossain, 2014. Impact of cyclone Mahasen on Agriculture: A Case Study of Barguna Sadar Upazilla. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  15. Maksuda Sultana, 2014. Coping Mechanism of Female Headed Households in the Flood Prone Area of Brahmaputra Basin. A Study on Char Rajibpur Upazila, Kurigram. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  16. Md. Mahmudur Rahman, 2014. Cyclone mitigation practices in the coastal area of Bangladesh: A case study on Bhola district. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  17. Lakhi Akter, 2014. A Study on Solar Home Systems (SHSs) in Raipura Upazila, Narsingdi. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  18. Shakil Ahmed, 2014. Study on Alternative Water Options and Water Saving Technologies for Dhaka City. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  19. Golam Hossain, 2014. Dynamics of crop cultivation in the old Ganges flood plain: A case study on Latabdi Union, Sirajdikhan Upazila. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100
  20. Sima Sarkar, 2014. An analysis on the land use and land cover changes (LUCC) in Kaliakair Upazila of Gazipur district. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100
  21. Shojib Ahmed, 2014. Study on Spatio-Temporal Variation of Physiochemical Parameters of Buriganga River water. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  22. Md. Abubakkkor Siddik, 2013. An Analysis of Private Sector Initiatives of Post Cyclone Recovery: A case on Cyclone Sidr. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  23. Parvina Akhtar, 2013. Copping Strategy of Female Headed Households: a case study on coastal waterlogged area. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100. 
  24. Sahanaj Akter, 2013. Assessing Disaster Vulnerability According to the PAR Model: A Case of Dhaka City. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  25. Umme Kulsum, 2013. Investigation of Disaster Impacts and Recovery of Morrrelganj Upazila, Bagherhat: A Case Study on Cyclone Sidr. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  26. A.K.M. Tarek-Uz-Zaman, 2013. Environmental Impacts of Salinity in the South-Western Coastal Area of Bangladesh: A Case of the GASA Mouza. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  27. Suraiya Bipasa, 2013. State of Renewable Energy Use in Singair Upazila, Manikganj. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  28. Nowshin Niger, 2011. Rural Water Supply Situation of Burigualini Union, Satkhira District. MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  29. Abu Hasan. 2011. A Study on Cyclone and Rehabilitation of Hizla Upazila (Case of Cyclone Sidr). MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.
  30. Biswajit Mallik, 2011. Damage Nature and Emergency Response of Cyclone Aila: A Study on Shyamnagar Upazila (In Bangla). MSc Thesis, Department of Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100.

 

Advanced Training

Advanced Training Course on Research Methodology (mainly using SPSS), 30 days, Bureau of Economic Research, University of Dhaka, 2008

Advanced Training on Remote Sensing and GIS in Water Management, DCE and IWFM, BUET, 2008;

Disaster Management (ToT course), (10 days), RDA, Bogra, organized by CDMP, MoDMR, GOB, 2009;

Advanced Training on Geography and Environment, National University, (45 days) 2000;

Foundation Training on Education Management (90 days), NAEM, Dhaka, 2002.

Administrative, Professional and Extra Curricular Activities/Attachments

  • Transport Administrator, Jagannath University, Dhaka (2015-2017).
  • Performed administrative and academic tasks as key person at the department since 2005.
  • Performed other assigned administrative and co-curricular activities at university wide.
  • Elected Vice-President and Acting President, JnUTA 2015.