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Azharul Islam Anik

Mapper since:
April 07, 2021
Last map edit:
May 03, 2026

Introduction

I hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Oceanography from Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), with a focus on ocean science, physico-chemical and physical properties of the marine environment, and GIS/remote sensing, and I apply physics-based modeling and coastal engineering concepts to advance storm surge and wave propagation studies. My research investigates the environmental impacts of refugee migration, the ecological role of Marine Protected Areas, and the carbon dynamics of coastal ecosystems, while contributing to impact assessment through risk assessment, vulnerability analyses, and flood risk assessments compliant with relevant regulations. I apply remote sensing, GIS, and oceanographic tools (CTD, ADCP, etc.) to analyze ecosystem services and landscape transformations, using data analysis and database development to support machine learning models for storm surge prediction and maintenance of research workflows. I have published on blue carbon, marine ecology, and coastal sustainability in peer-reviewed outlets and conferences, producing reports for journals and leading innovation research and collaboration within a consortium. Alongside my research, I contribute to open-data science and collaborative mapping through OpenStreetMap and HOT’s OpenMappingHub Asia Pacific, and I work independently on projects and capstone initiatives to translate modeling into actionable predictions.

Professional Experience

  1. GIS Analyst at Center for Geoservices and Research (CGR) (JAN 2025 – Present)
  2. Research Assistant, Institute of Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh Studies (IBBBS)), Bangladesh (JUL 2024-DEC 2025)
  3. Research Assistant, Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU), Bangladesh (JUL 2023-JUN 2024) . Global TechCamp Trainer Alumni – State Department of USA (April 2023)

Other Experience

  1. Open Mapping Hub GURU (2024)
  2. Former President of YouthMappers at BMU
  3. President, Feni Muhuri Leo Club (2024-2025), Leo District Council 315 B2, Bangladesh. Leo ID: 5400673
  4. District Treasurer (2025-26), Leo District Council 315 B2, Bangladesh. Leo ID: 5400673
  5. Fellow, Climate Resilience Fellowship (CRF) 2025
  6. Coordinator of Healthy Home, Safer Future

Publications

  1. A Remote Sensing Approach to Identify Environmental Economics Considering Blue Carbon Sequestration in Satkhira Coastal Area, Bangladesh. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.24294/jgc7981]
  2. The Variation of Surface Chlorophyll-a and its Teleconnection to the Climatological Factors in the Bay of Bengal” (Published on 1st January 2023 in Bangladesh Maritime Journal, Volume 7, ISSUE 1, ISSN 2520-1840) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v7-i1-1053]
  3. Quantifying the Pollutants and their Environmental Impact by Ships Operating on Inland Waterways in Bangladesh. (Published on 1st February 2024 in Bangladesh Maritime Journal, Volume 8, ISSUE 1, ISSN 2520-1840) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v8-i1-1030]
  4. Assessment of The Gradual Emergence of Putney Island, Bangladesh Using Geospatial Techniques, Bangladesh Maritime Journal (BMJ) (February 2026; Bangladesh Maritime Journal (BMJ), Vol 10, Issue 1) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v1-1094]
  5. Impact of Rohingya Influx on Land Use and Land Cover and Ecological Service Value Assessment of Ukhiya Upazila, Bangladesh, IBBBS Journal (IBBBS Journal, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2025). DOI: [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18831700]
  6. Monsoon-Driven Variability and Long-Term Monitoring of Estuarine Water Quality in the Meghna Estuary, Coastal Bangladesh, Using Geospatial Techniques (February 2026; Bangladesh Maritime Journal (BMJ), Vol 10, Issue 1) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v1-1099]
  7. Evaluating Water-Driven Ecosystem Sustainability Using Machine Learning Assisted GeoAI and Remote Sensing: Evidence from Rajbari, Magura, and Kushtia Districts (February 2026; Bangladesh Maritime Journal (BMJ), Vol 10, Issue 1) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v1-1100]
  8. Inter-comparison of Chlorophyll-a and Associated physio­chemical parameters in the three Marine Protected Areas of Bangladesh utilizing remote sensing datasets (April 2025; Bangladesh Maritime Journal (BMJ), Vol 9, Issue 1) DOI: [https://doi.org/10.70279/bmj-v7-i1-1046]

Certifications

  • Comprehensive Humanitarian Use of OSM Data course, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team HOT, Apr 2025
  • Educating about the Ocean: Waves of change (Self-Paced), IOC UNESCO / - OceanTeacher Global Academy (OTGA), Dec 2025
  • Observation Technique About Blue Carbon, The Ocean Teacher Global Academy and Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC), Dec 2024
  • Quantum Computing: Qubit by Qubit’s Introduction to Quantum Computing, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Mar 2024
  • Training on Participatory GIS and QGIS, West Virginia University, Jan 2023
  • Protected Areas and Sustainable Development, UNDP and the Nature Conservancy, Jan 2022
  • Spatial Data for Biodiversity, UNDP and NASA ARSET Jan 2022
  • Commonwealth Blue Charter Training Program, Commonwealth Blue Charter Apr 2022

Latest Diaries

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Every map tells a story. Some stories are drawn with roads and buildings. Others are written through people, voices, and lived experiences. This is...

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Diary Entry My Experience with OMGuru Fellowship program

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