Meet Our Team
Md. Abu Syed, PhD
Managing Director
Md. Abu Syed, PhD
Managing Director
Education: Ph.D., Bergen University, Norway; Post-Graduation in Geomatics Engineering for Integrated Coastal Zone Management, University of New Castle, UK; M.Sc in RS and GIS, University of Twente, Netherland; B.Sc (Hon’s) in Forestry, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Dr. Syed is the Managing Director of C4RE Services Ltd. (private research and consulting house), Senior Fellow of Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS), Founding Director of NABIC - with over 28 years of experiences from field level to multi-country programs on climate modeling, climate risks and vulnerability assessment, EIA, ESIA, EMP, ESMP and mapping, adaptation, adaptation and resilience participatory planning and implementation, investment planning, master plan development. Concurrently, he is serving as Environment and Social Safeguard Specialist of a World Bank funded “Livestock and dairy Development Project (LDDP)”.
Read MoreSamia Saif
Head of Programs
Samia Saif
Head of Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biodiversity Management, University of Kent
Dr. Samia Saif is a conservationist with extensive experience leading international programs on biodiversity management, and climate change adaptation. With over 15 years of experience, she has designed and led projects in partnership with multilateral institutions such as USAID, UNICEF, UN Women, and other international organizations. Her expertise spans climate and biodiversity policy, capacity building of government agencies, and integrating gender and community perspectives into conservation programs. Dr. Saif is a recipient of the prestigious Future for Nature Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation on a global scale.
Mahinoor Nazia Farah
Senior Research Officer
Mahinoor Nazia Farah
Senior Research Officer
M.S. and B.Sc. (Hon’s) in Geography and Environment , University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Mahinoor Nazia Farah is a climate and development researcher specializing in climate change, urban sustainability, and policy research. She excels in research design, institutional assessments, and translating evidence into policy aligned with global climate finance. She has collaborated with government agencies, CSOs, and organizations such as UNEP, UNICEF, TiKA, and FEE. Holding a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Geography and Environment from the University of Dhaka, she is also active in youth leadership, sustainability advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives, with research published internationally.
Sunbeam Rahman
GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist
Sunbeam Rahman
GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist
Education:M.Sc and BSc (Hon’s) in Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka
He working as a GIS Specialist in the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES. Expertise in GIS and Remote sensing, mapping, a comprehensive geospatial database including, weather and climate information, sector-specific data (for example, cropland cover map, irrigated areas, soil map, crop-specific information for agriculture sector; grazing map, cattle/poultry-specific data for livestock subsector; basins, watersheds, major aquifers, drainage for water resource sector; road and bridge infrastructure network for transport sector), base maps, social and physical data, etc.
Md. Rana Parvez
Socio-economic Specialist
Md. Rana Parvez
Socio-economic Specialist
Education: Masters in Journalism and Communication, Wuhan University, China
Social Development Specialist | Environmental & Social Impact Assessment | Social Management Plan | Community Development Plan | Livelihood Restoration Plan | Land Acquisition Plan | Fundraising
Raiyan Ahamed
Research Officer (Oceanography)
Md. Iftekhar Sayeed Khan
Modelling and Analysis
Md. Iftekhar Sayeed Khan
Modelling and Analysis
B.Sc in Civil Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
Iftekhar, a Research Officer at C4RE Services, specializes in Hydroinformatics, Geohydrology, Hydro-Climatology, and Environmental Engineering. His expertise spans data modeling, GIS mapping, and advanced remote sensing techniques to analyze hydrologic changes under climate scenarios. By leveraging big data and computational tools, he addresses key challenges like pollution, climate variability, and sustainable resource management. Iftekhar’s work integrates advanced analytics and satellite data to explore land-atmosphere interactions, emerging contaminants, and water quality, contributing to innovative solutions in environmental engineering and resource sustainability.
Mahinoor Nazia Farah
Senior Research OfficerMahinoor Nazia Farah
Senior Research Officer
M.S. and B.Sc. (Hon’s) in Geography and Environment , University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Mahinoor Nazia Farah is a climate and development researcher specializing in climate change, urban sustainability, and policy. With expertise in research design and institutional assessments, she translates evidence into policy recommendations aligned with global climate finance. She has worked with organizations like UNEP, UNICEF, and TiKA to implement climate-smart solutions. Actively involved in youth leadership and sustainability advocacy, her research on topics like circular economy and urban gentrification has been published internationally. She is a recipient of the NST Fellowship and several academic awards.