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Professor Dept. of Geography and Env. Studies, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6203, Bangladesh

DR. MD. REJAUR RAHMAN
PROFESSOR
Geography & Environmental Studies

Education Summary: BSc (Hons), MSc and MPhil [RU, Bangladesh]; MTech [CSSTEAP, India]; PhD [HAU, China]
Research Interest: Remote sensing and GIS applications in natural disaster (flood, soil erosion, drought, landslide, riverbank erosion, forest/vegetation degradation) monitoring and modelling; climate change analysis and simulation; environmental monitoring, modelling and management; environmental impact assessment; land use change analysis, modelling and planning; cropland monitoring, mapping and agricultural land use planning; geo-statistical analysis; remote sensing data/image processing and analysis

Level	Institution	Year
Doctoral (Information Engineering of Resouces and Environemnt)	College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University (HAU), Wuhan, China - (Awarded)	2009
Masters (MTech in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS))	Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP)-Affiliated to the United Nations (UN), Dehradun, India - (First Class with Distinction)	2005
Masters (MPhil in Geography & Environmental Studies)	Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh - (Awarded)	2001
Masters (MSc in Geography)	Dept. of Geography, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh - (First in First Class)	1995
Bachelor/Honors (BSc (Honors) in Geography)	Dept. of Geography, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh - (First in First Class)	1993
Higher Secondary (HSc in Scince)	Rajshahi Education Board - (First Division)	1987

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration	Organization/Institute	Position
2012-11-23 to	Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh	PROFESSOR
2006-08-12 to 2012-11-22	Dept. Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
2000-11-03 to 2006-08-11	Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
1997-11-03 to 2000-11-02	DepT. of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh	LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration	Organization/Institute	Position
2013-12-12 to 2014-12-11	Institute of Postgraduate Studies, University Sains Malaysia (USM), Penag, Malaysia	Post Doctoral Researcher
2012-04-01 to 2013-12-10	Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), Dept. of Geography & Env, Studies, University of Rajshahi, Funded by the Government of Bangladesh and World Bank	Associate Sub-Project Manager
2000-10-01 to 2011-02-25	Project “GIS application in Coastal Area Planning and Management”, Dept. of Environmental Science, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia	Research Assistant
1999-07-01 to 2000-06-30	Project “Landuse, Cropping Pattern and Quality of Life- A Study on Environmental Aspect of the Godagari Thana, Bangladesh”, Dept. of Geography & Env. Studies, University of Rajshahi, Funded by University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh	Project Director

Book Chapter

1.	Rahman, Md Rejaur and Rahman, Atiqur "Urban Green and Blue Spaces Dynamics—A Geospatial Analysis Using Remote Sensing, Machine Learning and Landscape Metrics in Rajshahi Metropolitan City, Bangladesh" In: Rahman, A., Sen Roy, S., Talukdar, S., Shahfahad (eds) Advancements in Urban Environmental Studies. GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21587-2_10 Published: March 2023 External Link
2.	Rahman, Md Rejaur Rahman; Sweet, Sabbir Ahmed and Islam, AHM Hedayutul "Flood Dynamics, River Erosion, and Vulnerability in the Catchment of Dharla and Dudhkumar Rivers in Bangladesh" In: Islam A (et al.) Floods in the Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta. Springer Geography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21086-0_5 Published: February 2023 External Link
3.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Lateh, Habiba and Islam, Md. Nazrul "Climate of Bangladesh: Temperature and Rainfall Changes, and Impacts on Agriculture and Groundwater-A GIS based Analysis" In Islam M.N. and Amstel A.V. (eds.) Bangladesh I: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries, Chapter 2, Springer Climate Published: April 2018 External Link
4.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Khan, J.R. "Agricultural Development Situation in Bangladesh- A Case Study of Godagari Thana." In “Environment, Resource and Development” Edited by R. K. Rai & others, The Geographical Society of North Eastern Hill Region, India Published: October 2001
5.	Khan, J.R. and Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Urbanization and Urban Poverty in Bangladesh-Trends and Dimensions: A Case Study of Rajshahi City" In “Geography of Bangladesh-Selected Articles” (eds.), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Published: August 2000

Journal

1.	Chandan Roy, Md. Rejaur Rahman, Manoj Kumer Ghosh & Shoumen Biswas "Tropical cyclone intensity forecasting in the Bay of Bengal using a biologically inspired computational model" Modeling Earth Systems and Environment Published: May 2023 External Link
2.	Shahfahad, Ahmed Ali Bindajam, Mohd Waseem Naikoo, Juhi Priyanka Horo, Javed Mallick, Mohd Rihan, Manisha Dabral Malcoti, Swapan Talukdar, Rejaur Rahman & Atiqur Rahman "Response of soil moisture and vegetation conditions in seasonal variation of land surface temperature and surface urban heat island intensity in sub-tropical semi-arid cities" Theoretical and Applied Climatology volume 153, 367–395 (2023) Published: May 2023 External Link
3.	Rahman, Md Rejaur "River dynamics – a geospatial analysis of Jamuna (Brahmaputra) River in Bangladesh during 1973–2019 using Landsat satellite remote sensing data and GIS" Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195 Published: December 2022 External Link
4.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Islam, AHM Hedayutul and Islam Md. Nazrul "Geospatial modelling on the spread and dynamics of 154 day outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Bangladesh towards vulnerability zoning and management approaches" Modeling Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00962-z Springer Nature Published: September 2020 External Link
5.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Praveen K.Thakur "Detecting, mapping and analysing of flood water propagation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and GIS: A case study from the Kendrapara District of Orissa State of India" The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, Vol 21, Scopus-Elsevier Published: July 2018 External Link
6.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Lateh, Habiba "Meteorological Drought in Bangladesh: Assessing, Analyzing and Hazard Mapping using SPI, GIS and Monthly Rainfall Data" Environmental Earth Sciences DOI: 10.1007/s12665-016-5829-5, DOI: ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 1.78 Published: November 2016 External Link
7.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Lateh, Habiba "Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Warming in Bangladesh using Recent Observed Temperature Data and GIS" Climatic Dynamics, Vol. 46, No. 9, DOI: 10.1007/s00382-015-2742-7. ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 4.71 Published: May 2016 External Link
8.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Lateh, Habiba "Climate Change in Bangladesh: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis and Simulation of Recent Temperature and Rainfall Data Using GIS and Time Series Analysis Model" Theoretical and Applied Climatology, DOI: 10.1007/s00704-015-1688-3 ISI/SCI Index Journal. IF 2.43 Published: December 2015 External Link
9.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Z.H. Shi, Chongfa, Cai and Zhu Dun "Assessing Soil Erosion Hazard-A Raster Based GIS Approach with Spatial Principal Component Analysis (SPCA)" Earth Science Informatics, Vol. 8, No. 4, DOI 10.1007/s12145-015-0219-1 ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 1.524 Published: July 2015 External Link
10.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Z.H. Shi and Chongfa, Cai "Assessing Regional Environmental Quality by Integrated use of Remote Sensing, GIS and Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation towards the Regionalization for Environmental Restoration" Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Vol 186, No. 11, DOI: 10.1007/s10661-014-3905-4, ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 1.68 Published: July 2014 External Link
11.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Agro-spatial diversity in Bangladesh-A Special Reference to Climate Change and Crop Diversification in Rajshahi Division" Journal of Geo-Environment, Vol. 10. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: June 2013
12.	Islam, Md. Shahidul, Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Shahabuddin, A.K.M. and Ahmed, Raquib "Changes in wetlands in Dhaka City: Trends and physico-environmental consequences" Journal of Life and Earth Sciences, Vol. 5. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: March 2010 External Link
13.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Saha, S.K. "Spatial Dynamics of Cropland and Cropping Pattern Change Analysis using LANDSAT TM and IRS P6 LISS III Satellite Images with GIS" Geo-Spatial Information Science, Vol. 12, No. 2. Scopus Journal Published: May 2009 External Link
14.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Z.H. Shi and Chongfa, Cai "Soil Erosion Hazard Evaluation-An Integrated Use of Remote Sensing, GIS and Statistical Approaches with Biophysical Parameters Towards Management Strategies" Ecological Modelling, Vol. 220, No. 13-14. ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 2.33 Published: April 2009 External Link
15.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Shi, Z.H. and Chongfa, Cai "Land Use/Land Cover Change Analysis using Geo-Information Technology: Two Case Studies in Bangladesh and China" International Journal of Geoinformatics, Vol. 5, No. 2. Scopus Journal Published: January 2009 External Link
16.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Saha, S.K. "Remote Sensing, Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Optimal Cropping Pattern Planning for a Flood Prone Area" Journal of Spatial Science, Vol. 53, No. 2. (Included in the Top ten most downloaded papers in 2010). ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 1.16 (Download link https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md_Rahman36/publication/241715375_Remote_sensing_spatial_multi_criteri Published: May 2008 External Link
17.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Saha, S.K. "Multiresolution Segmentation for Object-based Classification and Accuracy Assessment for Land use/Land Cover Classification using Remotely Sensed Data" Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (JISRS), Vol. 36, No.2 ISI/SCI Index Journal, IF 0.76 Published: February 2008 External Link
18.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Saha, S.K. "Flood Hazard Zonation -A GIS aided Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Approach with Remotely Sensed Data" International Journal of Geoinformatics, Vol. 3 No. 3. Scopus Journal Published: August 2007 External Link
19.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Flood Inundation Mapping and Damage Assessment using Multi-temporal RADARSAT and IRS 1C LISS III Image" Asian Journal of Geoinformatics, Vol.6 No.2. International Pair Reviewed Journal Published: November 2006 External Link
20.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Flood Frequency Analysis and Flood Modelling using GIS-A Study of Bogra District, Bangladesh" Oriental Geographer, Vol. 50. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: June 2006
21.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Islam A.H.M. Hedayutul "Measurement and Analysis of Cropland Productivity and its Regional Imbalances in Bangladesh" Journal of Geo-Environment, Vol. 5. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: February 2006
22.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul and Hassan, Sariful "Change Detection of Winter Crop Coverage and the use of LANDSAT Data with GIS" Journal of Geo-Environment, Vol. 4. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: September 2005 External Link
23.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Satellite Image Fusion-Comparison of Different Techniques using IKONOS and LISS III Images with their PAN Images" Sri Lankan Journal of Geoinformatics, Vol. 1. International Pair Reviewed Journal Published: November 2004 External Link
24.	Shekinah, D. E, Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Saha, S.K. "Land Capability Evaluation for Land Use Planning Using GIS" Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science (JISSS), Vol.-52, No. 3. International Pair Reviewed Journal Published: July 2004 External Link
25.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul and Rahman, Md. Ataur "NDVI Derived Sugarcane Area Identification and Crop Condition Assessment" Plan Plus, Vol. 1, No. 2. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: March 2004 External Link
26.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul "Wheat Area and Yield Estimation Using Remotely Sensed Data" Journal of Geo-Environment, Vol. 1, No. 1. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: May 2002
27.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul "Agricultural Regionalization and Development in Bangladesh - A Study on Crop Combination Analysis" Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association, Vol. 29, Nos.1-2. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: April 2001
28.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Crop Concentration and its Regional Patterns in Bangladesh-A Geographical Analysis" Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association, Vols. 21-26, Nos. 1-2. National Pair Reviewed Journal Published: September 2000

Conference

1.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Cropping Pattern Planning for a Flood Prone Area -A Study Using Remote Sensing and GIS to Reduce the Losses of Climate Change Impact" Proceeding of the APEC Climate Symposium 2012, St. Petersburg, Russia Published: September 2012
2.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Climate Variability and Change in Bangladesh: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Rainfall and Temperature Using Historical Data And GIS" Proceeding of the International Conference on Climate, Water and Policy (ICCWP) 2012, Busan, Republic of Korea Published: June 2012
3.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Remote Sensing and GIS Approach for Flood Water Mapping, Damage Assessment and Hazard Zonation" Proceeding of the Seminar on Application of Satellite Technology in Water Resources Management, Royal Jordanian Geographic Center (RJGC), Amman, Jordan Published: September 2011
4.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Chongfa, Cai and Z.H. Shi "Synthetic Evaluation of Water Erosion Risk-A GIS aided Integrated Approach in Danjiangkou County, China" Proceeding of the International Postgraduate Conference on Infrastructure and Environment, Faculty of Construction and Land Use, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Published: May 2009

Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended

1.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Cropping Pattern Planning for a Flood Prone Area -A Study Using Remote Sensing and GIS to Reduce the Losses of Climate Change Impact" Paper Presented at the APEC Climate Symposium 2012, St. Petersburg, Russia 08-11 October 2012 Published: October 2012
2.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Climate Variability and Change in Bangladesh: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Rainfall and Temperature Using Historical Data And GIS" Paper Presented at the International Conference on Climate, Water and Policy (ICCWP) 2012, Busan, Republic of Korea 11-13 September 2012 Published: September 2012
3.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Remote Sensing and GIS Approach for Flood Water Mapping, Damage Assessment and Hazard Zonation" Paper Presented at the Workshop on Application of Satellite Technology in Water Resources Management, Royal Jordanian Geographic Center (RJGC), Amman, Jordan, 18-22 September 2011 Published: September 2011
4.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur "Agro-Spatial Diversity in Bangladesh-A Special Reference to Climate Change and Crop Diversification in Rajshahi Division" Presented Keynote Paper at the Regional Seminar on Climate Change and Agricultural Diversity, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh, 30 July 2011. Published: July 2011
5.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul "Are Farmers Cultivating Their Land Suitably? An Analysis Based on Crop Mapping and Crop Suitability using Geoinformatics" Paper Presented at the 13th Bangladesh International Geographical Conference, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17April 2010 Published: April 2010
6.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur, Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul and Khan, J. R. "Environment and Landuse Pattern: A Case Study on the Changing Agricultural Practices in Bangladesh" Paper Presented at the XXIV Indian Institute of Geographers Meet-International Conference on Mountain Environment and Natural Hazards Management, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India, 27-29 March 2003 Published: March 2003
7.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Matin, Iqbal "Rainfall Characteristics in the North Western Part of Bangladesh" Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Development, Dept. of Geography and Applied Geography, North Bengal University, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, 19-21 November 1998 Published: November 1998
8.	Rahman, Md. Rejaur and Islam, A.H.M. Hedayutul "Landuse: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis and its Impact on Society-A Study of Mohanpur Thana" Paper Presented at the 43rd International Conference of the Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS), Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 June 1998 Published: June 1998

Biogeography 1st Year Honours Running
Geographic Information System 2nd Year Honours Running
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry 3rd Year Honours Running
Spatial Analysis 4th Year Honours Running
Geoinformatics in Disaster Risk Reduction MS Running

Journal reviewer

Review papers for International Journals (Asian Journal of Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, Land Degradation and Development, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, International Journal of Digital Earth, Earth Science Informatics, Natural Hazards, Water Resource Management, Scientific Reports, Foods, Sustainability, Modelling Earth Systems and Environment, Applied Sciences, Environmental Earth Sciences etc.)

Visited places

India (Delhi, Dehradun, Agra, Shimla, Bangalore, Mysore, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Darjeeling, Shillong, Kolkata, Orissa, Guwahati, Sikkim), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru, Penang), Singapore (Singapore City, Sentosa), Thailand (Bangkok), China (Wuhan, Beijing, Kunming, Shanghai, Anhui, Nanjing, Shuzo), Nepal (Katmandu), Jordan (Amman), United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Egypt (Cairo), Iran (Tehran), South Korea (Seoul, Busan), Hong Kong, Russia (St. Petersburg), Saudi Arabia (Jeddah).