GPAD

DR. A. S. M. MAKSUD KAMAL

Professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor

Professor DR. A. S. M. MAKSUD KAMAL is now serving as a Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic) at University of Dhaka. He joined the Department of Geology University of Dhaka as a lecturer in 2000. Prior to this, he worked as a scientific officer of Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARSO) for six years and as a research fellow and researcher at Dhaka University Bose Center. He was appointed as a professor in 2010. From 2012, he was the founding chairman of the Department of Disaster Science and Management under the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences and, successfully served as chairman till 2017. He passed B.Sc (Hons) and M.Sc in 1st class from Geology Department of Dhaka University. Subsequently, he received a Master's degree in Applied Engineering Geology from the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), a famous space science institution at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, and obtained a Doctor of Engineering degree in Earthquake Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan in 2004. He has published over fifty scientific articles in national and international peer-reviewed/impact factor journals and numerous policy-making reports under his direct supervision in various public and private organizations at the national level. He is also serving as a member of the Editorial Board of several local and foreign journals. He has been appointed as a visiting professor at the world renowned University College of London (UCL), UK from 2 April 2022 to March 2027. Professor DR. A. S. M. MAKSUD KAMAL has worked as a technical lead advisor or expert member on numerous projects for different government agencies, including UNDP offices in Iran and UNDP/CDMP, Bangladesh. He has collaboration and research projects with reputed universities of different countries of the world (Japan, China, UK etc.).

Mr. Susith Arambepola

Advisor

Mr. Susith Arambepola is a vast sagacity person of 44+ working experience in the field of Disaster Risk Management, Urban Risk management, Natural Resources and Environmental management, Nature Based Solutions for Disaster Resilience building and Climate change adaptation, Climate change adaptation & Climate Risk Management, Disaster Risk Management Policy formulation, planning and policy implementation strategy development and Climate & Environmental Justice. Specialist in DRR & CCA policy development, policy formulation, Strategy development, Institutional development
and skills in DRR recovery planning, contingency and response planning, Preparedness planning. Specialist in landslide hazard zonation mapping, vulnerability & risk assessment, Early Warning, mitigation planning & design, landslide induced resettlement planning. Skills in Training curriculum development and delivery of training programme in subject areas such Urban Governance and risk management, Multi-hazard Disaster Risk Management, Community Based Disaster Risk Management, Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management Monitoring and Evaluation. He is the member & Chartered Engineer of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, U.K., Engineering Council U.K., Institution of
Engineers Sri Lanka, Engineering Council, Sri Lanka, International Society of Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering U.K and Sri Lanka Geo-technical Society. His luxurious abroad experience in 16(Sixteen) countries, such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Iran, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Switzerland, Thailand

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Wazed

Advisor

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Wazed has a massive sapience of 40+ working experience in the field of various sectors of GoB. He was the key person for ensuring that the company complies with its obligations relating to the health, safety, and welfare at work of its workers, Guide data collection and publication of reports on national accounts, GDP, HIES, and econ. dev. etc., supervise programs on DRR & CCA, social protection, disaster, and training met under health and safety legislation. under health and safety legislation. Support the Chair in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Management Committee. Ensuring meetings are effectively organized and minted. Maintaining effective records and administration. Policy issues on food procurement & distribution, disaster management, prep Act, policy & plans. Assisted Special Assistance Project for Cyclone Affected Rural Households. The project was designed and implemented to support the recovery of livelihoods of the affected rural communities in the South-Eastern coastal belt of the country affected by a devastating cyclone (category 4) that hit on 29th April of 1991. This was a multi-sectoral project involving agriculture input and livestock distribution to the beneficiaries, plantation on the coastal strip, construction of cyclone shelters, re-construction of polders and embankments, educational institutions, water management through small irrigation, health and sanitation coverage and distribution of loan through banks for ultimate recovery. Worked as District Research Manager in the Operations Project of ICDDR, B on Rural Child and Maternal Health and Family Planning. His luxurious abroad experience in 16(Sixteen) countries of the following: Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Philippines, the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the USA.

DR. MD. ZILLUR RAHMAN

Professor & Chairman

Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman is a Professor and the Chairman of the Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience, and the Dean of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He obtained his PhD in Civil Engineering, specialization in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada. He completed his M. Sc. in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, specialization in Geological Engineering at ITC, University of Twente, Netherlands. He obtained his B. Sc. (Honors) and M. Sc. in Geology from University of Dhaka. His research interests lie in the fields of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Engineering Geophysics, Engineering Seismology, and GIS & Remote Sensing. He has been awarded several scholarships and fellowships during his studies in University of Dhaka, ITC, and University of British Columbia. Prior to joining this department, he was an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, University of Dhaka. He had the privilege to work for more than 8 years as an Engineering Geologist in Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) where he acquired the basic professional experience in the fields of Geology and Engineering Geology. He worked as a Local Coordinator of Eurasian University Network for International Cooperation in Earthquakes (EU-NICE) funded by Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Partnership (EMA2) and coordinated by the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.

Md. Anisur Rahman

Advisor

Mr. Anisur Rahman is working in Disaster and Risk Sensitive Landuse Planning Sector in the last 20 years. He has expertise in the field of Disaster Risk Assessment, Urban Land Use Planning, Urban Environmental Management, Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness. Previously he worked at Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Bangkok, he was aslo involved as Town Planner at Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) and Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) of the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh. He also served as Urban Planner of the Development Design Consultants Limited, a Consulting firm for research and development. Mr. Rahman studied at Khulna University, Bangladesh for his Graduation in Urban and Rural Planning, followed by his post graduate studies at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand where he obtained MSc. in Urban Environmental Management

Muhammad Murad Billah

Advisor

Diligent GIS and RS Analyst having practical experience working with ArcGIS, QGIS, Erdas Imagine, GeoNode, Geoserver, Epicollect, etc. software for collecting geospatial information, developing GIS databases as well as conducting different types of geospatial analysis and data sharing through online platforms. Demonstrated skills in project management and coordination for large scale projects, communicating and collaborating with different agencies, participating geo-spatial community meetings as a focal person, organizing meeting, training, workshop & seminars at national and local level.

Md. Jubayer Ahsan

Advisor

Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.

Rejaur Rahman

Managing Director

Mr. Rahman has more than 14 years of experience in Surveying (Drone Survey, Engineering Survey, RTK Survey, Topographic Survey, Traffic Count Survey, Social and Resettlement Survey, Landuse Survey, Physical Features Survey etc) and Application of GIS and RS in Urban Planning, Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Hazard Mapping, Environmental Impact Assessment, Feasibility Study, Catchment Area Assessment, Land-use Planning, Ecological Assessment, Transport Planning, Drone Data Process, GIS and RS Training etc. I have sound knowledge and practical experience in the development of the base database (Land use, topography, physical features, socio-economic and cultural features database). I have practical experience in GPS Data Collection, RTK GPS data processing and data management. Completed specialized training on GIS and RS from ITC, Netherlands. I have completed PGD in Disaster Management from IDVS, the University of Dhaka, MSc in Disaster Management (MDM) from the University of Dhaka and MSc in GIS for Environment and Development from Jahangirnagar University. I have conducted more than 30 training courses on Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) Applications on the different field in Bangladesh last six and half years. More than 15 years working experience in GIS and Survey applications on spatial planning, transport planning, and disaster management field in Bangladesh, Thailand, Pakistan and Myanmar Proficiency in use of computer as working knowledge in Data Base Design and Management using MS Access, SPSS, GIS & Remote Sensing using QGIS, ArcGIS, MapWindow GIS, QGIS, Erdas Imagine, Map Server, GeoServer. KoBo Collect, Qfield, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WebGIS. Specialties: Data Management, Physical Feature Survey, Landuse Mapping, Base Map Preparation, Geographic Information System, Remote Sensing, GIS Mapping

Muhammad Hasan Faisal Bhuiyan

Director

Mr. Faisal is a management professional with experiences more than 15 years in the area of Project Management, Business Development, Capacity Building, Planning, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Development Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation. Skilled in the leading team with diverse talents in carrying out program implementation, monitoring, and research works; experience in project management, operation, facilitation, etc

Engr. Mostaque Ahmed

General Manager

Mr. Mostaque Ahmed is a power industry expert with more than 33 years of experience in Bangladesh and abroad. He has experience working as a material engineer on an international platform. He has practical expertise with REB/PBS, site surveys, the Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) system, material procurement planning, warehouse management, material transportation, recording, dispatch, and material processing through software programming, etc. He also finished specialist training on UXO/Land Mine awareness, Environmental and Social Safeguard, Procurement and Project Management, Electrical Services for Building and Industries, Electrical Work Permit, Site Safety and Awareness.

Md. Tazul Islam

Director, Operations

Mr. Tazul Islam has more than 14 years of experience in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, overseeing and controlling multiple functions also has 10 years of experience in a management position and also Project Logistics and Project management experience, Experience in both 3PL & 4PL logistics management, P&L management & cash flow control for the organization. He is Highly motivated and able to supervise diversified teams and manage relationships with all levels of staff and customers.

Sanjib Kumar Saha

Consultant

Sanjib Kumar Saha, Masters in Agricultural Science, has 32 years of experiences in the areas of Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, Agriculture, Food & Livelihood Security; Project Management, Capacity Building & Rural Development; Research, Study and Assessment of Development Project; National and Regional Level Network, Coordination and Linkage Development; and Policy and Programme Review & Development on Agriculture, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Finance. Has strong exposure to the public and private sector while worked for a long time with various govt ministries, research institutions, academia and civil societies. Has worked with the project/ programmes of almost all donors including DFID/UKaid, EU, SIDA, CIDA, AusAid, Norwegian Embassy/NORAD, DANIDA, ADB and World Bank; and has been working with UN System since 2003, in particular with FAO and UNDP

Professor Dr. Tania Rahman

Consultant

Professor Dr. Tania Rahman worked for more than 30 years as an Academia at the Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka. She has expertise in Gender issues related research work, Management, Policy and Research, quantitative research methodology, baseline study both in quantitative and qualitative, analysis and report writing, qualitative research methodology, research policy analysis, socioeconomic development, Social science, Social work. She obtained PhD in Psychology from University of Dhaka, M.Sc. in Psychology from University of Dhaka, B,Sc. (Hons) in Phycology from University of Dhaka.