Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman | Urban Management | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Md Ashikuzzaman, Curtin University, Australia

Md Ashikuzzaman is a dedicated urban planner and academic with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy in the field of Urban and Regional Planning. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Curtin University, Australia, where he also serves as a Teaching Assistant, supporting courses on GIS and Statistics. Ashikuzzaman holds a Master’s degree in Urban Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan, and a Bachelor’s degree from Khulna University, Bangladesh, where he has been an Assistant Professor since 2018. His professional expertise spans sustainable urban development, climate change, urban governance, and spatial analysis. He has contributed to various research projects and consultancy assignments in collaboration with national and international agencies, including UNICEF, with a strong focus on community development, urban services, and environmental resilience.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Md Ashikuzzaman is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award given his outstanding academic background, international research experience, and impactful publications in the fields of urban planning, climate change, and sustainable development. With a PhD in progress from Curtin University and a Master’s from the University of Tokyo, his academic journey reflects excellence. His extensive work as a researcher and consultant in both academic and development sectors has led to meaningful contributions in GIS, urban governance, and climate-induced migration. His multidisciplinary research, teaching expertise, and dedication to societal development strongly position him as a deserving candidate for this recognition.

🎓 Education

• 📍 Doctor of Philosophy (Urban and Regional Planning)
  Curtin University, Perth, Australia
  April 2022 – Ongoing

• 📍 Master of Engineering (Urban Engineering)
  The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  October 2013 – September 2015

• 📍 Bachelor of Urban and Rural Planning
  Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
  July 2005 – December 2009

💼 Work Experience

• 👨‍🏫 Teaching Assistant
  Curtin University, Australia
  April 2022 – Present
  ➤ Teaching GIS and Statistics, assisting course design, evaluating assignments.

• 🧑‍🔬 Research Assistant
  Colouring Australia, Perth
  October 2022 – June 2023
  ➤ Performed spatial analysis, GIS mapping, statistical data extraction.

• 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor
  Khulna University, Bangladesh
  February 2018 – Present
  ➤ Lectured on Urban Development, GIS, Climate Change, Governance, and more.
  ➤ Supervised thesis, coordinated courses, developed content.

• 👨‍🏫 University Lecturer
  Khulna University, Bangladesh
  April 2015 – February 2018
  ➤ Focused on Sustainable Urban Development and Planning, curriculum development.

• 🧑‍🏫 Teaching Assistant
  University of Tokyo, Japan
  November 2013 – September 2014
  ➤ Supported class instruction, marking, and field visits.

• 🧑‍🔬 Research Assistant
  Khulna University, Bangladesh
  January 2012 – August 2023
  ➤ Research on internal migration, GIS mapping, data analysis.

• 📊 Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
  CODEC, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  January 2011 – December 2011
  ➤ M&E manual creation, data collection leadership, community development strategy.

• 📄 Documentation Officer
  Jagrata Juba Shangha (JJS), Khulna
  March 2010 – December 2010
  ➤ Field surveys, research reports, and analysis.

🏆 Achievements & Consultancy Projects

• 🧩 Lead Consultant (2019) – Nabolok Parishad, Bangladesh
  ➤ Project on Community Toilet Management in Slums of Khulna City.

• 👥 Consultant (2019) – UNICEF-funded, Local Government Office
  ➤ Study on Union Level Expenditures & Child-Focused Programs.

• 📚 Research Publications
  ➤ Published several peer-reviewed journal articles on urban planning, climate change, migration, and GIS.

• 🗣 Workshops & Seminars
  ➤ Conducted training, presented findings to academic and government/non-government stakeholders.

🥇 Awards & Honors

(While specific awards or honors aren’t explicitly listed in the CV, the following can be inferred as notable honors)

• 🇯🇵 Recipient of MEXT Scholarship
  ➤ For Master’s studies at The University of Tokyo (assumed based on standard procedure for international students in Japan).

• 🇦🇺 PhD Scholarship Holder
  ➤ At Curtin University, Australia.

• 🧑‍🏫 Academic Excellence Recognition
  ➤ Career progression from Lecturer to Assistant Professor, and international teaching/research roles.

Publication Top Notes:

Factors associating different antenatal care contacts of women: A cross-sectional analysis of Bangladesh demographic and health survey 2014 data

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Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges

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Nature and extent of population displacement due to climate change triggered disasters in south-western coastal region of Bangladesh

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An integrated model of city and neighborhood identities: A tale of two cities

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Nature and extent of population displacement due to climate change-triggered disasters in the south-western coastal region of Bangladesh

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