Faculty Profile

Towfiqul Islam Khan

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Assistant Professor Institute of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801674330886
  • Email: khan-gee@sust.edu, towfiq41ju@gmail.com

Biography

Towfiqul Islam Khan completed his graduation and post-graduation from the Jahangirnagar University. As teaching is a profoundly rewarding profession that carries the power to shape the future of a nation, he joined SUST as a lecturer in 2018. Later on, he served as an assistant professor from the years of 2020. Right now, he is in the USA to pursue his PhD degree with his wife. Processing Strong interest in research on Environmental Science and Geography, he is much proactive being as an internationally recognized researcher. He is looking forward for having an output from his researches that will bring sustainable development of Bangladesh in a planned and effective way.

Education

  • M.Sc. (Masters of Science)- Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar-1342, Dhaka
  • B.Sc. (Hon’s) (Bachelor of Science)- Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar-1342, Dhaka

Research Interests

  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Remote Sensing (RS)
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Environmental Management Systems
  • Hydrology and Fluvial Morphology
  • Tourism Development

Previous Research Project

  • Principal Investigator: Title of the project: "Analyze the Spatio-temporal variability of temperature and rainfall of the South-eastern region of Bangladesh." Funded by SUST research center (2019-20).
  • Principal Investigator: Title of the project: "Assessing Drought and its Impact on Agriculture: A Case Study on Bangladesh." Funded by SUST research center (2021-22).
  • Principal Investigator: Title of the project: "Vulnerability Prediction using Machine Learning Techniques in South-west Coastal Zones of Bangladesh." Funded by SUST research center (2022-2023).

Journal Publish

  • 1. Islam, Sk.T., Baten, M.A., Khan, T.I., 2023. Investigating the Climate Induced Coastal Vulnerability Index in the Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh. Green Rep., 2023, 4(10), 23-30. ISSN: 2582-6239. DOI: 10.36686/Ariviyal.GR.2023.04.10.055,
  • 2. Islam, M.R., Babu, M.A.H., and Khan, T.I., 2022. Construction worker's safety measures: A comparative risk analysis of construction sites of City Corporation and municipal areas of Bangladesh. SUST J Sci Tech, Vol 32(1) 2022, 54 – 63,ISSN: 1682-895X.
  • 3. Pial, A.M., Khan, T.I., and Islam, M.N., 2022. “Analysis of Groundwater Potential Recharge Zones Using AHP, RS and GIS Techniques in Bishwamvarpur Upazila, Sunamganj.” SUST Journal of Science and Technology (SUST JST), Vol. 32 (2), 10-29, ISSN: 1682-895X
  • 4. Khan, T.I., Ali, M.E., and Mehrun, C.M., 2021. Exploring the Relationships between the Health and Sanitation Practices in an Urban Based Upazila, Bangladesh. Vol 32, No 1, ISSN: 1682-895X.
  • 5. Biswas, D.S., Khan, T.I., Mehrun, C.M and Islam, M.N., 2020. “Analysis of Salinity Level in Coastal Soil: A Case Study on Kalinchi Mauza At Satkhira District of Bangladesh.” Asian Journal of Science and Technology. ISSN: 0976-3376. Vol. 11, Issue-05, pp.10978-10984, May 2020.
  • 6. Khan, T.I., Mehrun, C.M., Opu, R.K and Islam, M.N., 2020. “Modeling on Probability Analysis of Flood Frequencies at Bahadurabad Station of Jamuna River in Bangladesh.” International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches. ISSN: 2308-1365, Volume 7, Number 4, April 2020.
  • 7. Khan, T.I., Shamim, S.K and Islam, M.N., 2020. “Bank Line Dynamics of Trans-Boundary River: A Case Study on the Padma River.” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. e-ISSN: 2319-8753, p-ISSN: 2320-6710, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2020.
  • 8. Khan, T.I., Biswas, D.S and Mehrun, C.M., 2020. “Salinity level Analysis of Coastal Soil at Satkhira District in Bangladesh.” Global Scientific Journals. ISSN: 2320-9186. Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2020.
  • 9. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.R and Mehrun, C.M., 2020. “Flash Flood Risk and Resilience Analysis of Tanguar Haor Adjacent Areas.” International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research. ISSN: 2307-4531. Issue: Vol 51 No 1 (2020)
  • 10. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.N and Islam, M.N., 2019. Climate Variability Impacts on Agricultural Land Use Dynamics in the Madhupur Tract in Bangladesh. Bangladesh I: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Developing Countries. ISSN 2352-0698, ISSN 2352-0701 (electronic), ISBN 978-3-319-26355-7 ISBN 978-3-319-26357-1 (eBook), Chapter-07, p-167-193. Published by Springer Climate.
  • 11. Farzana, F., Khan, T.I., and Islam, M.N., 2018. "জনজীবনের উপর শব্দ দূষণের প্রভাবঃ রমনা থানার উপর একটি সমীক্ষা, ঢাকা" (Impact of noise pollution on public life: A case study on Ramna Thana), জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় সমাজবিজ্ঞান সমীক্ষা, সংখ্যা ৩, জুন ২০১৮, Vol. 3, P. 123-133.
  • 12. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.R., Islam, M.N and Mukti, K.N.K., 2018. “Contribution of Non-Governmental Organization in Bangladesh: A case Study on Pathalia union under Savar Thana.” UITS Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Published by UITS Research Center. ISSN: 2663 1105, Volume: 6, Issue: 1. p 215-238.
  • 13. Khan, T.I. and Islam, M.R., 2018. “A Comparative assessment of Flash Flood Risk and Resilience of Tahirpur Upzila.” Journal of Social Science, Volume: 3, Issue: 2. ISSN: 2645-1156. University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • 14. Khan, T.I., 2018. “বর্তমান প্রজন্মের চোখে সূফী মোহাম্মদ মিজানুর রহমান", সেবা এ দেহ লীন, সূফী মোহাম্মদ মিজানুর রহমানঃ ৭৫ বর্ষপূর্তি প্রামাণ্যগ্রন্থ , p 181-183
  • 15. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.N and Rakib, M.R., 2017. “Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture: A Case Study on Tangail District in Bangladesh.” Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, vol. 5, ISSN: 2304-3326, p 37-49, August 2017.
  • 16. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.N., and Islam, M.N., 2016. “ বাংলাদেশে জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনের ফলে সৃষ্ট বন্যার প্রভাব বিশ্লেষণ” (Analysis of the impacts of Climate Change in Bangladesh Floods) জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ভূগোল ও পরিবেশ সমীক্ষণ, সংখ্যা ৩৪, ২০১৫, পৃ ১-১৬, ISSN: 1027-8567, Vol.34, P. 1-16.

External Affiliations

  • Ex-Assistant Provost, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, SUST (2020-2023)
  • Member, Allama Rumi Society of Bangladesh (2010 to continue)
  • Advisor, Prothomalo Bondhushava (2020 to continue)
  • Former Student Advisor, Dept. of Geography and Environment, SUST (2021)
  • Advisor, Students' Association of Tangail District (2020 to continue)

Conference

  • 1. Pial, A.M and Khan, T.I., 2022. Analyzing Groundwater Potential Recharge Zones Using AHP, RS and GIS Techniques in Bishwamvarpur Upazila, Bangladesh. International Conference of Physical Sciences-2022 (ICPS – 2022), 21-23 October 2022, Venue: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet.
  • 2. Khan, T.I., (2017). The Historical great leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the contributions of Bengali in the quit movement in 1942. Revisiting 42, ICCR, Kolkata, India.
  • 3. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.N and Islam, M.N., 2017. “Climate Variability and Its Impact on Agricultural Land Use Dynamics in Madhupur Tract”, International Conference on Sustainable Development, United International University, Souvenir ICSD-2017.
  • 4. International Conference on Geospatial Applications in Disaster Management, Jahangirnagar University senate Bhaban, Savar-1342, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • 5. Conference on "Research methods tools, Techniques and Scientific Method of Report Writing", Mathematical and Physical Science, JU.
  • 6. International Conference on "Open Discussion on Great Artist S.M Sultan’s Philosophy", S.M. Sultan Bengal Art College, Narail Shilpakala Academy, Bangladesh.
  • 7. Conference on "Climate Change Finance-Engaging Youth", BRAC University, Building-2, Mohakhali, Dhaka.
  • 8. Khan, T.I., Islam, M.N and Rakib, M.R., 2016. “Climate Change Adaptation with Agriculture: A Case Study on Tangail District in Bangladesh”, International Conference on Sustainable Development, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Souvenir ICSD-2016.
  • 9. Conference on "Geography: Theory and Practice", Zahir Raihan Auditorium, Jahangirnagar University, Savar-1342, Dhaka.
  • 10. Rubel, M.P., Khan, T.I., Islam, M.R and Mondol, A.H., 2015. “Management Practices of Flood: A Case study on Harirumpur Upazila in Manikganj District.” BNGA International Conference-2015.
  • 11. Khan, T.I., Shamim, S.K and Islam, M.N., 2015. “Bank Line Dynamics of Trans- Boundary River: A Case Study on The Padma River.” BNGA International Conference-2015.

Teaching

  • GIS I Introduction to GIS and Computer Technique (Lab)
  • GIS II Advanced Geographical Information System
  • Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (Lab)
  • Quantitative Techniques in Geography and Environment
  • Introduction to Geography and Environment
  • Economic Geography
  • Hydrology and Fluvial Morphology
  • Cultural Geography
  • Regional Planning and Development
  • World Regional Pattern
  • Field Work on Socio-Economic and Cultural Aspects (Lab)
  • Environmental Analysis (Field work and Lab)
  • Application of Remote Sensing and GIS (Lab)
  • Theories and Methods for Master's Thesis (Lab)

Graduate Supervision

  • Analysis of Groundwater Potential Recharge Zones Using AHP, RS and GIS Techniques in Bishwamvarpur Upazilla, Sunamganj.
  • Flood Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment in Brahmaputra-Jamuna Floodplain: A Case Study at Madarganj And Sharishabari Upazila Of Jamalpur District, Bangladesh.
  • Transportation Network Analysis: A Case Study from Shahjalal University of Science &Technology To Dhaka By Using ArcGIS.
  • Analysis of Decadal Climatic Variability and Relationship in Bangladesh.
  • Detecting Flood Susceptibility Using MCDM Model in the Teesta River Basin: A Geospatial Approach in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat District.
  • Water Pollution of Surma River and Its Impact on Neighboring Area of Sylhet City.
  • Socio-Economic Condition of Rickshaw Pullers: A Case Study in Sylhet City Corporation Area.
  • Analysis of Flood Risk Zone and Its Impact on Livelihood in Sunamganj Sadar Upazila of Bangladesh: An Approach of Mitigation Process and Flood Strategies Management.
  • Analysis of Climate and Spatio-Temporal Variation of Bangladesh.
  • Analysis of LULCC By Using DPSIR Model Technique and Generate Effective Strategies for Sustainable Development of Old Dhaka City.