Nishat Afshan | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Ms.Nishat Afshan | Urban Planning | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Research Scholar, Department of Architecture and Planning, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India

Nishat Afshan, born on February 10, 1995, is an accomplished architect and urban planner from India. With a robust academic background and significant contributions to the field, Nishat has established herself as a dedicated professional committed to enhancing urban living standards through innovative research and practical applications.

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Education

πŸŽ“ Nishat’s educational journey is marked by consistent excellence. She completed her Class X from CBSE in 2011 with 89.3% and Class XII in 2013 with 75.6%. She earned her B.Arch from BIT Mesra, Ranchi in 2018, securing 80.1%. Furthering her expertise, she completed her Master’s in Urban Planning (MUP) from the same institution in 2021 with 86.1%.

Experience

πŸ› οΈ Nishat has a wealth of experience in architecture and urban planning. Her work spans various projects and training courses, enhancing her practical knowledge and application of geospatial technologies and disaster risk reduction. Her participation in international conferences and specialized training programs highlights her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Research Interests

πŸ” Nishat’s research interests include affordable housing, urban development, and the impact of environmental factors on urban areas. Her work often focuses on finding sustainable solutions to urban challenges, with a particular emphasis on housing for low-income households and the use of advanced geospatial technologies.

Awards

πŸ† Nishat’s dedication to her field has been recognized through various awards and honors. She has presented papers at international conferences, reflecting her active engagement with the global academic community and her commitment to contributing to the body of knowledge in urban planning and architecture.

Publications

πŸ“š Nishat has several notable publications to her name:

  • “Impact of Lockdown on Air Pollutants during COVID-19 at Patna, India” (Year, Journal Name, [Link])
  • “An Investigation of the Parameters Affecting Affordable Housing Location Choice” (Year, Journal Name, [Link])
  • “Identification of indicators of urban affordable housing location choice for low-income households: a Delphi analysis” (Year, Journal Name, [Link])

Mizbah Ahmed Sresto | Environmental Science, Geography and Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mr.Mizbah Ahmed Sresto | Environmental Science, Geography and Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Student Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Bangladesh

Mizbah Ahmed Sresto specializes in environmental research using geospatial technology and machine learning techniques. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh. Mizbah has professional experience as a GIS Analyst and Junior Urban Planner, focusing on GIS data analysis and urban planning projects. His research interests include land use transformation, hazard mapping, and natural resource management. Mizbah has received awards for his academic achievements and has published in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to remote sensing and environmental sustainability.

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πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ Education

Mizbah Ahmed Sresto holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh, with a CGPA of 3.12 out of 4.00.

🏒 Professional Experience

As a GIS Analyst at Desh Upodesh Limited (DUL), Mizbah specializes in GIS data preparation and management, utilizing geospatial tools for road inventory and condition surveys.

πŸ”¬ Research Interests

Mizbah focuses on environmental research using geospatial technology and machine learning. His expertise includes land use transformation, hazard mapping, and natural resource management.

πŸ† Awards

Mizbah has received the Dean’s Award from KUET Civil Faculty and the Scopus Index Author Award for outstanding research contributions.

πŸ“š Publications

  • Sresto, M. A., et al. (2022). A GIS and remote sensing approach for measuring summer-winter variation of land use and land cover indices and surface temperature in Dhaka district, Bangladesh. Heliyon. Article Link
  • Sresto, M. A., et al. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Vegetation Indices and Heat Island Effect: A Remote Sensing Study of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Sustainability. Article Link
  • Roy, T. K., Siddika, S., & Sresto, M.A. (2022). Assessment of Urban Resiliency Concerning Disaster Risk: A Review on Multi-Dimensional Approaches. Journal of Engineering Science. Article Link
  • Sresto, M. A., et al. (2022). Groundwater vulnerability assessment in Khulna district of Bangladesh by integrating fuzzy algorithm and DRASTIC (DRASTIC-L) model. Modelling Earth Syst. and Environment. Article Link
  • Sresto, M. A., et al. (2021). Application of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and geospatial technology to identify groundwater potential zones in north-west region of Bangladesh. Environmental Challenges. Article Link
  • Haque, M., Siddika, S., Sresto, M.A. et al. (2021). Geo-spatial Analysis for Flash Flood Susceptibility Mapping in the North-East Haor (Wetland) Region in Bangladesh. Earth System and Environment. Article Link