Mr. Azharul Islam, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Azharul Islam is a Junior Research Analyst specializing in climate change mitigation with 1.5 years of experience in eco-physiological research, focusing on data collection, analysis, and statistical modeling using R, GIS, and remote sensing tools. He is also skilled in scientific writing and science communication. Azharul has contributed to several research projects in institutions such as the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he worked as a Student Research Assistant across various departments, including urban heat stress mitigation and eco-physiological studies on climate-resilient trees. His prior experience includes roles at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council and the North Forest Division of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Science and Technology, where he supported afforestation initiatives, vegetation surveys, and stakeholder engagement.
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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Young Scientist Award – Azharul Islam
Azharul Islam is a Junior Research Analyst in climate change mitigation, with 1.5 years of relevant research experience and a well-rounded portfolio of contributions to various research projects, scientific publications, and hands-on work in the field. His qualifications and experiences show a strong alignment with the goals of a Young Scientist Award in climate change and environmental research.
Education:
- Master of Science in Forestry System Transformation
- Institution: Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
- Location: Brandenburg, Germany
- Duration: October 2023 – Present
- Master’s in Climate Change Management
- Institution: Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
- Location: Freising, Germany
- Duration: October 2019 – February 2023
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Forestry
- Institution: Institute of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Chittagong
- Location: Bangladesh
- Duration: January 2013 – December 2018
- Esri Training Workshops:
- Topics:
- Going Places with Spatial Analysis
- Spatial Data Science: The Frontier in Analytics
- Cartography
- Period: May 2020 – December 2020
Work Experience:
- Junior Research Analyst (Climate Change Mitigation)
- Duration: June 2023 – Present
- Responsibilities:
- Data collection and analysis for tree eco-physiological research.
- Use of R, GIS, and remote sensing tools for modelling and statistical analysis.
- Focus on urban heat stress mitigation and urban forestry research.
- Student Research Assistant
- Institution: Chair for Strategic Landscape Planning & Management, TUM
- Duration: June 2023 – January 2024
- Responsibilities:
- Data analysis & visualization for urban heat stress mitigation projects.
- Support for grant applications and mentoring bachelor’s project students.
- Student Research Assistant
- Institution: Center for Urban Ecology and Climate Adaptation, TUM
- Duration: July 2023 – November 2023
- Responsibilities:
- Fieldwork and data analysis on plant eco-physiological research for climate trees.
- Student Research Assistant
- Institution: Chair of Forest Growth and Yield Science, TUM
- Duration: November 2021 – February 2022
- Responsibilities:
- Laser scanning of climate trees and preparation of dry biomass samples.
- Research Project Assistant
- Institution: Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Bangladesh
- Duration: February 2019 – September 2019
- Responsibilities:
- Science communication for afforestation and restoration projects.
- Student Research Assistant
- Institution: North Forest Division, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
- Duration: January 2019 – January 2019
- Responsibilities:
- Data collection on plantation stands and vegetation.
- Conducting socio-economic surveys.
- Student Research Assistant
- Institution: Nursery of Institute of Forestry and Environmental Science, CU
- Duration: October 2018 – March 2019
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted experiments on the ex-situ conservation of forest genetic resources.
- Report writing on research outcomes.
Publication top Notes:
Corporate governance and banks’ productivity: evidence from the banking industry in Bangladesh
Cited:78
Public policies and tax evasion: evidence from SAARC countries
Cited:63
Influence of perceived environmental knowledge and environmental concern on customers’ green hotel visit intention: mediating role of green trust
Cited:62
Determinants of e-commerce customer satisfaction: mediating role of IT innovation acceptance
Cited:1
Capacity Utilization and Production Efficiency of Sugar Industry of Bangladesh: An Application of DEA
Cited:1