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Professional Summary

GIS and Remote Sensing professional with expertise in geospatial analysis including environmental monitoring and mapping. Skilled in organizing and managing projects, surveying, analyzing, and reporting statistical and GIS-based data for environmental applications, with proficiency in Python, ArcGIS/Online, Google Earth Engine, QGIS, and other remote sensing tools.

Skills

• Programming/Software: Proficient in Python, Google Earth Engine (GEE), ArcGIS, QGIS, WebGIS, FME, Survey123, ODK, and Microsoft Office, with the ability to work independently across platforms.
• Instrumentation: Experienced with Total Stations, LiDAR, UAVs/Drones, GNSS/GPS receivers, as well as weather stations and thermal cameras for geospatial data collection and environmental monitoring.
• Others: Creative Problem solving · Geospatial Datasets Handling · Agility · Report Writing · Decision Making · Time Management · Team Collaboration

Work Experience

• Graduate Research Assistant
  Earth Observation for Environment Laboratory, University of Calgary
  August 2023 – December 2024
  • Conducted geospatial analysis and remote sensing techniques using Python (for automation and analysis) and GIS tools (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS, QGIS, FME).
  • Improved monitoring accuracy and developed the TAFP model.
  • Created static maps and interactive web applications with dashboards for active fire monitoring.
  • Cleaned, transformed, and managed fire-related geospatial datasets from FIRMS and NRCan.
  • Authored reports and publications advancing fire monitoring methodologies.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
  Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary
  August 2023 – December 2023
  • Instructed lab sessions on GIS and Remote Sensing; guided students in geospatial analysis and data visualization using Google Earth Engine.
  • Taught geospatial data cleaning techniques, including handling missing, poor-quality, and incomplete data through Python and GIS tools.
  • Provided individualized support and feedback to promote skill development.
• Research Officer
  Environment and Population Research Center (EPRC), Bangladesh
  December 2022 – June 2023
  • Performed GIS mapping for arsenic contamination and conducted geospatial and statistical analyses.
  • Monitored project progress, provided training, and managed team activities.
• Research Assistant (Remote)
  Curtin University, Australia
  June 2019 – February 2022
  • Managed projects and collected seasonal weather and air quality data.
  • Oversaw 80 weather stations; conducted spatial and statistical analyses using ArcGIS and SPSS; led land survey teams (used Survey 123, ODK, and Drones).
  • Cleaned and visualized data into static, instructive maps for analysis and reporting.

Education

• Master of Science | Geodesy, Remote Sensing, and Earth Observation
  University of Calgary, Canada
  Graduation: December 2024
  CGPA: 95% (3.75)
  Thesis: Remote Sensing of Monitoring Forest Fire Dynamics in Near/Ultra Real-Time (Published in peer-reviewed journals)

• Master of Science | GIS & Remote Sensing
  Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Bangladesh
  May 2018 – August 2019
  CGPA: 90% (3.71)
  Research Project: Investigation of Climate Scenario with Their Land Cover Condition of Two Major Cities in Bangladesh: A Spatio-Temporal Study (Published as conference presentation, BD)

• Bachelor of Science | GIS & Remote Sensing
  Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Bangladesh
  January 2013 – April 2018
  CGPA: 87% (3.48)
  Dissertation: Analysis of Microclimatic Conditions on Four Different Zones within Dhaka City, Bangladesh (Published as conference presentation, India)

Teaching

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Freelance Instructor (2017-Present)

Publications

Total Publications: 9

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Service and Leadership

• Founder, Geo. Academy (Online Learning Platform)
  September 2017 – Present
  About/Aim: Geo. Academy is a free online learning platform that provides education in geography and research-related tools and techniques. The goal of ‘Geo. Academy’ is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in geography and scientific research.

• Coordinator (President), Environment Club, Jagannath University
  April 2018 – April 2021 Responsibility: Lead and oversee club activities, plan and coordinate meetings and events, manage team roles and responsibilities, represent the club in campus and external forums, and ensure alignment with the club’s mission and goals.

• Event Volunteer, Environment Club, Jagannath University
  June 2014 – June 2018 Responsibility: Organize and promote environmental events, raise awareness on sustainability through workshops and campaigns, collaborate with campus organizations, document activities and progress, and advocate for eco-friendly campus policies.

Honors & Awards

• Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)
  September 2024
  Issued by the Government of Alberta and the University of Calgary
  Funding Amount: $11,000

• Departmental Funding Award for Graduate Students
  June 2023
  Issued by the University of Calgary
  Funding Amount: $1,8000 + Tuition Fees

• International Graduate Tuition Award
  June 2023 Issued by the University of Calgary Funding Amount: $3,060 (annually)

• Article Presentation Competition (1st Place)
  July 2017
  Issued by Jagannath University, Bangladesh

• Project Competition (3rd Place)
  July 2017
  Issued by Jagannath University, Bangladesh

Membership

• Graduate Student Association, University of Calgary, Canada
• Bangladeshi Student’ Association, University of Calgary, Canada
• Geomatics Graduate Group, University of Calgary, Canada
• International Association for Urban Climate, USA
• Association of Bangladeshi Engineers, Alberta, Canada
• Alumni Association, Jagannath University, Bangladesh
• Environment Club, Jagannath University, Bangladesh
• Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), Bangladesh
• Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS), Bangladesh
• Foundation of Practicing Geographers (FPG), India

Interests

• Research: Environmental monitoring and management, wildfires, natural hazards, weather and climate, change detection, mapping, GIScience, and Remote sensing
• Other: Social work, volunteering, leadership activities, and public speaking

References

• Dr. Quazi K. Hassan
  Professor, Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada
  qhassan@ucalgary.ca

• Dr. Mohammad Razu Ahmed
  Researcher, Western Arctic Centre for Geomatics, Government of Northwest Territories, Canada
  Razu_Ahmed@gov.nt.ca

• Dr. Hatef Dastour, PhD Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA Email: hdtg3@missouri.edu