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)”.
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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
Md. Azizul Haque
Research Officer (Fauna)
Md. Azizul Haque
Research Officer (Fauna)
M.Sc and B.Sc (Hon’s) in Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professional wildlife biologist engaged in research on various aspects of wildlife and wildlife habitats, particularly in Bangladesh. Skilled and experienced in wildlife monitoring, status survey, population estimation (including camera-trap survey and transect survey), feeding, habitat use, threat assessment, and wildlife-human conflict.
Raiyan Ahamed
Research Officer (Oceanography)
Samanti Chowdhury
Research Officer (Environment)
Samanti Chowdhury
Research Officer (Environment)
M.Sc in Environmental Science & Management, North South University and B.Sc (Hon’s) in Environmental Science & Public Health, Asian University for Women
As a research enthusiast and Cum Laude graduate, she brings a wealth of expertise to the intersection of environmentalism and public health. Her dedication is evident in her commitment to understanding and addressing global challenges, particularly in the areas of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), industrial sustainability, and infectious diseases. With a keen focus on promoting sustainable practices, she actively explores the intricate dynamics between human activities and environmental health.
Rai Dhar Ruchi
Modeling & Analysis
Rai Dhar Ruchi
Modeling & Analysis
MSc in Environmental Science and a BSc in Physics from Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.
Rai Dhar Ruchi holds an MSc in Environmental Science and a BSc in Physics from Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. Her expertise lies in biomethane potential, wastewater treatment methodologies, and solar-powered pumping systems. She has utilized the AMPTS II for biomethane assessment and has focused on optimizing biogas production from paper and pulp wastewater. Rai Dhar Ruchi has practical experience in developing sustainable technologies, including a Solar Powered Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine. Her research contributions have led to publications and presentations at national and international conferences.