Faculty Profile

Md. Shamim Reza Saimun

Lecturer

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801521236118
  • Email: saimun-fes@sust.edu, srsaimun23@gmail.com

Biography

I am a Lecturer at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, specializing in Forestry, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Prior to my current role, I served as a Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization (SPARRSO), where I honed my skills in GIS applications, remote sensing technologies, and data-driven decision-making for environmental and resource management. My passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge Remote Sensing and GIS technologies to address pressing ecological challenges. Currently, my research focuses on applying these tools to study ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land-use planning. Through my work, I aim to contribute to the advancement of ecological science while continuously expanding my technical and analytical capabilities.

Education

  • M.Sc (Thesis) in Forestry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
  • B.Sc (Hons) in Forestry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Remote Sensing & GIS
  • Forest Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Mangrove Ecology

Active Research Project

  • 1. 2024-2025: Working as a Co-Investigator of a research project (2023-2025) entitled “Assessing the ecosystem health of mangrove plantation through developing a comprehensive quality index” funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet.

External Affiliations

  • Member- Institution of Foresters Bangladesh (IFB)

Journal Publications

  • 1. How do leaf functional traits influence above-ground tree carbon in tropical hill forests of Bangladesh? (2025)
  • 2. Assessing Vulnerability to Cyclone Hazards in the World’s Largest Mangrove Forest, The Sundarbans: A Geospatial Analysis (2024)
  • 3. Synergistic effects of climate and salinity on radial growth of Excoecaria agallocha L. in the Sundarbans world heritage mangrove ecosystem (2023)
  • 4. The role of protected areas co-management in enhancing resistance and resilience of deciduous forest ecosystem to extreme climatic events in Bangladesh (2023)
  • 5. Medicinal plant sources and traditional healthcare practices of forest-dependent communities in and around Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in southeastern Bangladesh (2022)
  • 6. Multiple drivers of tree and soil carbon stock in the tropical forest ecosystems of Bangladesh (2021)
  • 7. Plant diversity and local rainfall regime mediate soil ecosystem functions in tropical forests of north-east Bangladesh (2020)

Book/ Book Chapter

  • 1. Forest Dependency: Status, Assessment Tools, and Influencing Factors

Teaching

  • Dendrology and Species Silviculture
  • Forest Harvesting

Awards & Recognition

  • Chirag Roy Memorial Scholarship (2016) awarded by Creative Conservation Alliance
  • Prime Minister Gold Medal (2018) awarded by UGC
  • NST Fellowship (2019) awarded by Ministry of Science and Technology

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. Assessing Forest cover change dynamics in Nijhum Dwip National Park using Sentinel-2 imageries. MSc. Project

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