Casual Academic at Curtin University, Australia.
Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman is an urban planner, researcher, and academic specializing in sustainable urban development, GIS, and climate resilience. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Curtin University, Australia, and serves as an Assistant Professor at Khulna University, Bangladesh. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and consultancy, he actively contributes to urban policy discussions and sustainability practices.
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Educational Details
Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman is an urban planner and researcher with a strong academic foundation in urban and regional planning. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University, Australia. He earned a Master of Engineering in Urban Engineering from The University of Tokyo, Japan (2013–2015) and a Bachelor of Urban and Rural Planning from Khulna University, Bangladesh (2005–2009). His academic background is rooted in sustainable urban development, environmental planning, and spatial analysis.
Professional Experience
With over a decade of academic and research experience, Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Khulna University, Bangladesh, since 2018, where he teaches and supervises research on urban development, climate change, GIS, and environmental studies. In addition to his teaching role, he has held research and teaching assistant positions at Curtin University and the University of Tokyo, where he contributed to course design, student guidance, and GIS-based spatial analysis.
His research experience includes working as a Research Assistant at Colouring Australia (2022–2023), where he conducted spatial analysis, developed GIS-based maps, and extracted data for statistical analysis. He has also worked in NGOs, including Community Development Centre (CODEC) and Jagrata Juba Shangha (JJA), focusing on project monitoring, evaluation, and documentation. His expertise extends to consultancy projects on urban governance, community development, and environmental sustainability.
Research Interest
Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman’s research interests include urban and regional planning, climate change adaptation, urban governance, sustainable development, and GIS-based spatial analysis. His work emphasizes data-driven solutions for resilient cities, sustainable infrastructure, and policy frameworks for effective urban management.
Author Metrics
Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman has published multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his findings at international conferences. His publications focus on urban resilience, spatial analysis, climate adaptation, and governance. His work is widely cited, reflecting his contributions to the field of urban and regional planning.
Top Noted Publication
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Factors Associating Different Antenatal Care Contacts of Women – PLoS ONE, 2020 (Cited 61 times)
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Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges – Sustainable Waste Management Challenges in Developing Countries, 2019 (Cited 59 times)
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Nature and Extent of Population Displacement Due to Climate Change in Coastal Bangladesh – International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 2012 (Cited 31 times)
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An Integrated Model of City and Neighborhood Identities – Journal of Business Research, 2019 (Cited 30 times)
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Nature and Extent of Population Displacement Due to Climate Change (Revised Study) – Management of Environmental Quality, 2011 (Cited 23 times)
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City Brand Love: Modelling and Resident Heterogeneity Analysis – Journal of Product & Brand Management, 2022 (Cited 22 times)
Conclusion
Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Urban Planning. His strong publication record, extensive teaching experience, technical expertise in GIS and sustainability, and impactful research on urban resilience and governance make him a deserving contender.