Md. Tazmul Islam: Address: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Cell: (205) - 861-7536 Email

MD.
TAZMUL ISLAM
Address: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Cell: (205)-861-7536 Email: mislam6@crimson.ua.edu
Academic Profile
Masters MS in Georgaphy
Concentration: Geographic Information Science
Institution: The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Thesis Topic: Global Bedload Flux Modeling and Analysis in
Large Rivers.
CGPA: 3.75
Graduation: August 2018
Bachelor Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Institution: Khulna University of Engineering and Technology,
Khulna, Bangladesh
Thesis Topic: Assessment of Soil Salinity and Land Cover
change Using GIS and Remote Sensing Technique.
CGPA: 3.46
Graduation: June 2015
Professional Experience
August 2016 – July 2018 Position: Graduate Research Assistant
Organization: The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Funded by: National Science Foundation
Topic: Global Bedload Flux Modelling and Analysis.
January 2017 –May 2017 Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Organization: The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa,
Alabama
Topics: GIS and Water Planet lab teaching assistant
July 2015 - July 2016 Position: Research Assistant

Organization: Khulna University of Engineering and
Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh
Funded by: South Asian Network for Development and
Environmental Economics and University Grant Commission,
Bangladesh
Topic 1: Adaptation to Shrimp Culture Induced Salinity: Is
Saline Tolerant Rice Variety an Alternative Option?
Topic 2: Soil Salinity Change in Different time period and Its
Impact on Land Use Change in Southern Bangladesh.
May 2014 - June 2014 Position: Internship Planner
Program on “Solid Waste Management: A Case Study on Savar
Municipality”
Organization: Savar Municipality, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Topic: Solid Waste Management Practice: A Case Study on
Savar Municipality
Summary of Skills / Technical Knowledge
GIS Deep understanding and proficiency in theory, and hand on

working experience with different coordinate systems,
Geoprocessing, spatial analysts, data conversions, data
management, statistical analysis, and 3D analysis tools.
Creating WebMap and Web Application in ArcGIS Online and
publishing and maintain services in ArcGIS Server. In addition,
expertise in creating application development using ArcGIS
JavaScript API.
Platforms: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS
Server, ArcGIS Online, QGIS.
Remote Sensing Expertise in working with remote sensing and other raster
image such as LiDAR point cloud data, Landsat, and MODIS
satellite Image
Platforms: Erdas Imagine, ENVI, QGIS, ArcGIS
Automating repetitive task using python scripting (ArcPy) and

Programming creating new geoprocessing tools. Creating web application
using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Also, efficient data
management skills using relational database such as MySQL.
Languages: Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL
Hydraulic Modeling WBMSed, HECRAS 2D
Other Computer Skills Microsoft office: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and MS
Access
Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop
Operating System: Windows, mac, Unix
Analytical Skills Expertise in using statistical software and understanding

quantitative methods, experience in conducting scientific
research operations.
Platforms: SPSS, GeoDa
Communication, and Excellent presentation and communication skills. Skilled in

Public Speaking Skills working both in groups and individually.
Articulates technical information to end users, and
communicates clearly and efficiently with peers and
management.
Served as a guest lecturer in Undergrad Water Planet course
Presented at conference for both Oral and Poster presentation,
Active interaction with general people while conducting social
survey.
Major Coursework
Graduate Advance Geographic Information System, GIS Programming, Remote

Sensing I and II, Quantitative Method, and River Hydrology
Undergraduate GIS and Remote Sensing, Graphics for Planners, Communication and
Presentation Technique, Computer Applications, Surveying and
Cartography, Programming Techniques (C programming), Landscape
Design and Planning, Site and Area Planning, Statistics for Planners I
and II.
Professional Training / Workshop
Spring 2018 Workshop on Adobe Illustrator/Data Visualization and about

Hydroinformatics at the University of Alabama arranged by UA-NWC
Water Research Group
Workshop on GIS Programming & AutoRoute/OSGeo/ QGIS at the

Fall 2017 University of Alabama arranged by UA-NWC Water Research Group
Modeling Earth-Surface Dynamics with Landlab 1.0 and Sediment

Summer 2017 Experimentalist Network (SEN) workshop at CSDMS Annual Meeting,
Boulder Colorado
Spring 2017 Workshop on HECRAS 2D, Google Earth Engine and SWAT model at
the University of Alabama arranged by UA-NWC Water Research Group.
Spring 2015 Basic Training on Geographical Information System (GIS)

And, Remote Sensing (RS) at KUET.
Publications
Cohen, S., T. Wan, M.T. Islam, J.P.M. Syvitski, (2018), Global River Slope: A New Geospatial
Dataset and Global-scale Analysis. Journal of Hydrology, 568, 1057-1067.
Morshed, M. M., Islam, T. and Jamil, R. (2016). Soil salinity detection from satellite image analysis: an
integrated approach of salinity indices and field data. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 188(2).
doi: 10.1007/s10661-015-5045-x.
Morshed, M.M., Jamil, R. and Islam, T. (2015). Pre and Post Disaster Land Use Change Detection in
Southern Coastal Area of Bangladesh Using GIS and Remote Sensing Technique. International Conference
on Climate Change in relation to Water and Environment (I3CWE-2015), DUET NICHE PROJECT,
Gazipur, Bangladesh, 371-378.
Abstracts Submitted to Conferences/ Presentations
Islam, T., Cohen, S., Syvitski, J., (2017). Global Bedload Flux Modeling and Analysis in Large Rivers.
Abstract submitted at AGU fall meeting 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana, 11-15 Dec.
Islam, T., Cohen, Won, T., S., Syvitski, J., (2017). New River Slope for Global Rivers. Abstract submitted
at Global Flood Partnership 2017, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 27-29 June.
Islam, T., Cohen, S., Syvitski, J., (2017). Testing a New Global Bedload Flux Model. Abstract submitted
at CSDMS annual meeting 2017, Boulder, Colorado, 23-25 May.
Islam, T., Cohen, S., Syvitski, J., (2017). Abstract submitted at Water Policy Summit at the University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 6-7 April.
Membership / Scholarship / Community Services
Professional Membership • American Geophysical Union (AGU)

• American Association of Geographers (AAG)
• Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP)
• Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA)
• Won the Geocache Challenge (2018) by beating 20 other teams

Awards
organized by the University of Alabama during national
Geography Awareness week.
• University of Alabama Graduate School Travel Award;
December 2017.
• Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System's (CSDMS)
Annual Graduate Scholarship Award.
• Technical Student Scholarship award by Khulna University of
Engineering and Technology.
Volunteer Works • Taught high school student about fundamental river process at
‘Science Sundays’ organized by the Alabama Museum of
natural History.
• Aided in disseminating science to the general public through
programs such as ‘Natural History with Experts’ organized by
the Alabama Museum of Natural History.
• Rendered my support in diverse ways towards organizing the
Global Flood Partnership conference 2017 hosted by the
University of Alabama and organizing workshops.

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Address: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Cell: (205)-861-7536 Email: mislam6@crimson.ua.edu

Bachelor Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

January 2017 –May 2017 Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant

July 2015 - July 2016 Position: Research Assistant

Summary of Skills / Technical Knowledge

GIS Deep understanding and proficiency in theory, and hand on

Automating repetitive task using python scripting (ArcPy) and

Hydraulic Modeling WBMSed, HECRAS 2D

Analytical Skills Expertise in using statistical software and understanding

Communication, and Excellent presentation and communication skills. Skilled in

Graduate Advance Geographic Information System, GIS Programming, Remote

Professional Training / Workshop

Spring 2018 Workshop on Adobe Illustrator/Data Visualization and about

Workshop on GIS Programming & AutoRoute/OSGeo/ QGIS at the

Modeling Earth-Surface Dynamics with Landlab 1.0 and Sediment

Spring 2015 Basic Training on Geographical Information System (GIS)

Abstracts Submitted to Conferences/ Presentations

Membership / Scholarship / Community Services

Professional Membership • American Geophysical Union (AGU)

• Won the Geocache Challenge (2018) by beating 20 other teams

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