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Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman
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Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), United Kingdom. It is a recognition of professional practice for supporting teaching and learning in higher education. He was also Commonwealth fellow to pursue PhD in Durham University in the UK. 

Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman completed PhD in physical geography from the Department of Geography, Durham University, UK. His research focuses on the ecology and management of mangroves. Using earth observation data, he focuses on mapping and monitoring vegetation and biomass changes in the mangroves and urban green areas in Bangladesh. He completed M.Sc. in Forest and Nature Conservation from Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands and M.Sc. in Forestry and B. Sc. in Forestry from Khulna University, Bangladesh.


ORCID ID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6849-4105


PhD in Physical Geography, Department of Geography, Durham University, UK

MSc in Forest and Nature Conservation, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

MSc in Forestry, Khulna University, Bangladesh

BSc (Hon's) in Forestry, Khulna University, Bangladesh

Mangrove ecology, Nature Conservation, Remote sensing, GIS

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Mapping the impact of climate change on vegetation dynamics in the Sundarbans Co-Principal Investigator 14th April 2022 14th April 2023 National
2 Mapping Bi-Directional Ecosystem Services of Nature-Based Solutions: A Case Study of Coastal Forests In Bangladesh Co-Principal Investigator 1st October 2022 31st March 2023 National
3 Effect of salinity on the germination and growth of Amur (Amoora cucullata) Principal Investigator 1st January, 2009 31st January, 2009 National
4 Home gardening for biodiversity conservation and livelihood options: an address towards climate change and poverty alleviation in Bangladesh Co-Principal Investigator 1st January, 2010 31st January, 2010 National
5 Analyzing stand stratification, species diversity and structure of the Sundarbans mangrove forest: an ecological approach towards conservation of biodiversity Co-Principal Investigator 1st January, 2010 31st January, 2010 National
6 Home gardening for biodiversity conservation and rural livelihood option: a case of Satkhira District Co-Principal Investigator 1st January, 2011 31st January, 2011 National
7 Effect of salinity on the germination and growth of Passur (Xylocarpus mekongensis) Principal Investigator 1st January, 2009 31st January, 2009 National
8 An investigation of drought tolerance of selected agroforestry tree species through germination and growth performance: a livelihood adaptation option to climate change in Bangladesh Co-Principal Investigator 1st January, 2011 31st January, 2011 National
9 Effect of herbicides and mechanical control treatments to manage invasive Wedelia trilobata Co-Principal Investigator 1st January, 2016 31st January, 2016 National
10 Do radiofrequencies from mobile phone base stations affect the productivity of Cocos nucifera? Principal Investigator 1st January, 2015 31st January, 2015 National

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Supervision

SL Title Degree Role Start Date End Date
1 A Review on the status of heavy metal accumulation in the mangrove ecosystem of the world Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2009 31st December, 2009
2 A Review on phytoremediation of Contaminants Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2011 31st December, 2011
3 A Review on the insect pests of the Sundarbans Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2011 31st December, 2011
4 Mapping and monitoring top-dying disease of the Heritiera fomes tree species in the Bangladesh Sundarbans Bachelor Supervisor 1st March, 2023 31st December, 2023
5 Mapping spatial and temporal dynamics of urban green space in Khulna City Bachelor Supervisor 1st March, 2023 31st December, 2023
6 Understanding the Social Ecological Diverse of Land Use Change for Examining Costal Farmers Capacity to Soil Carbon Sequestration in Bangladesh. MSc student of PSTU, Patuakhali Masters Co-Supervisor 1st March, 2023 31st December, 2023
7 What drives carbon stocks in mangrove forests? The role of tree diversity, functional traits and forest structure- MSc Thesis Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands Masters Co-Supervisor 1st December, 2018 31st May, 2019
8 Applicability of “Invasive Species Assessment Protocol” to Prepare a List of Invasive Alien Plants in Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st January, 2017 30th September, 2017
9 Tree Composition and Carbon Sequestration Potential of Homegardens in Khulna District, Bangladesh Bachelor Supervisor 1st March, 2017 30th September, 2017
10 Species Composition and Diversity of Undergrowth Vegetation in Madhupur National Park Masters Supervisor 1st January, 2012 31st December, 2012
11 Impact of Species, Trait, and Structural Diversity of Trees on Aboveground Carbon in the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Masters Supervisor 1st January, 2018 31st December, 2018
12 Species Composition and Diversity of tree species in Madhupur National Park Masters Supervisor 1st January, 2012 31st December, 2012

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Journal Article 

  1. Ahmed, S., Kamruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. S., Sakib, N., Azad, M. S., & Dey, T. 2022. Stand structure and carbon storage of a young mangrove plantation forest in coastal area of Bangladesh: the promise of a natural solution. Nature-Based Solutions, 100025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbsj.2022.100025
  2. Rahman, M. S., Donoghue, D. N., Bracken, L. J., & Mahmood, H. 2021. Biomass estimation in mangrove forests: a comparison of allometric models incorporating species and structural information. Environmental Research Letters 16, 124002 https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac31ee
  3. Sultana, N., Limon, S.H., Rahman, M.S., Akther, A., Salekin, S., Meason, D.F., Bloomberg, M., 2021. Germination and growth responses to water stress of three agroforestry tree species from Bangladesh. Environmental Challenges, 100256. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100256.
  4. Rahman, M.S., Alam, M.A., Salekin, S., Belal, M.A.H. and Rahman, M. S. 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic: a threat for forest and wildlife conservation in Bangladesh? Trees, Forests and People 5, 100119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2021.100119
  5. Amin, M. N., Islam, S., Rahman, M. S. and Snigdha, S. S. 2021. Influence of humanitarian assistances on ecosystem services in Bangladesh coast. International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, 04(01), pp. 153-162. https://doi.org/10.18801/ijfee.040121.17
  6. Rahman, M.S., Donoghue, D.N.M., Bracken, L.J., 2021. Is soil organic carbon underestimated in the largest mangrove forest ecosystems? Evidence from the Bangladesh Sundarbans. CATENA. 200, 105159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2021.105159
  7. Rahman, M. S., Sass-Klassen, U., Zuidema, P. A., Chowdhury, M. Q. and Beeckman, H. 2020. Salinity drives growth dynamics of the mangrove tree Sonneratia apetala Buch.-Ham. in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh. Dendrochronologia 62, 125711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dendro.2020.125711
  8. Mitu, M., Islam, M. A., Rahman, M. S. Feroz, M. S., Mollick, A. S. and Kabir, M. E. 2019. Pyrolysis kinetic study on waste particle residue from particle board industry. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 16 (1), 58-66. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13196-019-00236-x
  9. Mahmood, H., Siddique, M. R. H., Abdullah, S. M. R., Saha, S., Ghosh, D. C., Rahman, M. S. and Limon, S. H. 2014. Nutrient Dynamics Associated with Leaching and Microbial Decomposition of Four Abundant Mangrove Species Leaf Litter of the Sundarbans, Bangladesh. Wetlands 34(3), 439–448. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-013-0510-1
  10. Mahmood, H., Siddique, M. R. H., Rahman, M. S., Hossain, M. Z. and Hasan, M. M. 2011. Nutrient dynamics associated with leaf litter decomposition of three agroforestry tree species (Azedarachta indica A. Juss., Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., and Melia azedarach L.) of Bangladesh. Journal of Forestry Research 22(4), 577-582. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-011-0175-7
  11. Mahmood, H., Limon, S. H., Rahman, M. S., Azad, A. K., Islam, M. S. and Khairuzzaman, M. 2009. Nutrients (N, P and K) dynamics associated with the leaf litter of two agroforestry tree species of Bangladesh. iForest–Biogeosciences and Forestry2(5), 183-186. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor0510-002


Book Chapter

  1. Rahman, M. S., Shanu, S. A. and Amin, M. N. 2022. Socio-ecological perspectives of Urban Green Spaces (UGSs) policies in Bangladesh. Landscape, Ecology and Infrastructure. Next50 Collective Futures. Open Studio UK and Context BD. https://www.next50bangladesh.com/aboutnext50 (accepted).

  2. Shanu, S. A. and Rahman, M. S. 2017. Exploring Cross-Sectoral Adaptation Challenges in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh. In: Islam, Z., Shafie, H. and Mahmood, R. (eds.). Culture, Adaptation And Resilience: Essays on Climate Change Regime in South Asia. Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) and Department of Anthropology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. pp: 201-215.

Tropical Forest Ecology

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Biodiversity Conservation in Forestry

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Geographic Information system sessional

URP-3154: Geographic Information system sessional

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Forest Biodiversity and Conservation

Forest Biodiversity and Conservation

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  • Tropical Forest Ecology
  • Biodiversity Conservation in Forestry
  • Geographic Information system sessional
  • Forest Biodiversity and Conservation