S. M. Tafsirul Islam
Lecturer
Address:
Room# 1405, Urban and Rural Planning Discipline, Dr. Satyendra Nath Bose Academic Building, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
Hi there, Its a pleasure to have you here!
1. Master of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline (MURP), Khulna University, Khulna 9208 (CGPA- 3.91)- Distinction
2. Bachelor of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline (BURP), Khulna University, Khulna 9208 (CGPA- 3.78)- Distinction
Application of geo-spatial tools in identification of
1. pattern and process of urban transformation and residential segregation in global south
2. dynamics of socio-spatial and morphological changes of neighbourhoods in global south
3. sustainability challenges of cities and neighbourhoods in developing economies
Current Research Project/Collaboration
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1. Lecturer (Oct 2022- till date)- Urban and Rural Planning Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208
2. Research Associate (June 2018-Oct 2022)- Centre for Sustainable, Healthy and Learning Cities and Neighbourhoods (SHLC), URPD, Khulna University (Country lead: Dr. Shilpi Roy, Associate Professor, URPD, Khulna University)
3. Research Associate (Aug 2014-Aug 2017)- SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
In addition, Tafsirul has worked with a number of international NGOs (i.e. SNV, ACDI-Voca, Enviu, Save the Children) as well as with local govt. and govt. ministries as a research assistant for the projects related to multi-hazard venerability assessment of fire and waterlogging in Khulna, urban sanitation, development of automated GIS based taxation system and quality and risk assessment of urban services.
2018- Academic Excellence and Dean’s Award for both BURP and MURP (SET School, Khulna University, Khulna)2016- FSM Scholarship (SNV Netherlands Development Organization)2014- Award of Academic Excellence (URPD, Khulna University) |
2014- Best Thesis Award for BURP Session 2012-2013 (URPD, Khulna University) |
2013- Academic Excellence Scholarship (URPD, Khulna University)2010- Merit Scholarship (from High Commission of India and Jessore Board) |
Supervision
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Journals:
1. Roy, S., Sowgat, T., Islam, S.M.T. and Anjum, N. (2021). Sustainability Challenges for Sprawling Dhaka. Environment and Urbanization ASIA, 12(1_suppl), pp. S59-S84.
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Rehan, S.M.T.I. and Islam, K.S. (2015). Analysis of building shadow in urban planning: a review. Jahangirnagar University Planning Review. 13. 11-22. ISSN 1728-4198
Conference Proceedings:
1. Rehan, S.M.T.I and Kabir, Md. A. (2017). Identification of indicators for sanitation risk assessment in urban slums of Bangladesh: case of Khulna city. M. Alamgir, I.M. Rafizul, S.M.T. Islam and M.H. Hasan (Eds.). Proceedings of the WasteSafe 2017 – 5th International conference on solid waste Management in South Asian Countries. 25-27 February 2017, Khulna, Bangladesh. ISBN 978-984-34-2306-1
Reports & Popular writing:
1. Roy, S., Sowgat, T., Ahmed, M. U., Islam, S. M. T., Anjum, N., Mondal, J., & Rahman, M. M. (2018). Bangladesh: National urban policies and city profiles for Dhaka and Khulna. GCRF Centre for Sustainable, Healthy and Learning Cities and Neighbourhood (SHLC). UK and Bangladesh
(http://www.centreforsustainablecities.ac.uk/research/bangladesh-national-urban-policiescity-profiles-dhaka-khulna/)
2. Sowgat, T., Islam, S.M.T., and Shakil, I. (2019). Picturing Dhaka: Bustling Streets, Famous Street Food and Rubbish Playgrounds (http://www.centreforsustainablecities.ac.uk/news/picturing-dhaka-bustling-streets-street-food-rubbish-playgrounds/)