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Md. Khayrul Islam Tuhin

GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist | GeoAI Researcher

I am a dynamic GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist with over five years of experience in environmental modelling, disaster risk analytics and GeoAI‑driven solutions. My expertise spans advanced geospatial software including ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, HEC‑RAS and ERDAS Imagine, coupled with programming skills in Python, JavaScript and R. Recognised as a NASA IASC Champion (2020) and Commonwealth Scholar (2021), I have authored more than seven international publications in prestigious journals such as Springer and Elsevier. I bridge spatial intelligence with socio‑environmental data to deliver impactful insights for climate‑resilient development.

Professional Experience

Aug 2024 – Present

Associate Consultant

Geospatial Science and Research Foundation, Dhaka

  • Develop GeoAI‑driven models for environmental analysis, disaster risk management and urban planning.
  • Conduct land use change detection, urban heat island analysis and fire hazard mapping.
  • Utilize Google Earth Engine and Python scripting for large‑scale environmental monitoring and reporting.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate socio‑economic datasets for holistic decision‑making.
Feb 2024 – Jul 2024

Assistant Consultant – Landslide Early Warning

Caritas Bangladesh

  • Co‑led the development of predictive models using GIS and remote sensing to enhance landslide forecasting and warning capabilities.
  • Directed on‑site data collection, maintained digital inventories and performed risk assessments for landslide mitigation.
  • Conducted educational sessions to improve local understanding of technological tools for disaster management.
Jun 2019 – Jan 2024

Research Associate (GIS & RS)

Geospatial Science and Research Foundation

  • Developed predictive models for environmental and land‑use analysis and managed geo‑databases.
  • Conducted comprehensive water‑related analyses and integrated remote sensing with socio‑economic datasets.
  • Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to provide geospatial insights for research initiatives.
Feb 2019 – May 2019

Content Administrator & QAE

Insider777 Inc., Florida, USA

  • Analyzed user engagement and website traffic to inform content strategy.
  • Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop site content and layouts.
  • Maintained content calendars and ensured timely publication of website content.
Sep 2018 – Feb 2019

Growth Hacker

Numio Labs, Florida, USA

  • Established strategic partnerships resulting in a 30% expansion of brand visibility.
  • Implemented referral programs and viral marketing initiatives to drive user growth.
  • Produced thought leadership content to position the company as an industry authority.
Mar 2018 – Sep 2018

Blockchain & Growth Hacker (Intern)

Hydrogen Technology, New York, USA

  • Provided customer support and resolved operational problems.
  • Created marketing content and collaborated with product teams to modernize offerings.
  • Developed content for media relations and social media campaigns.

Projects Portfolio

Climate Change Impact on Water Security (Barind Region)

Comprehensive geospatial analysis assessing long‑term hydrological changes in the Barind region, building a climate change‑induced water loss model integrating precipitation, evapotranspiration and vegetation indices to identify zones of water stress.

Tools: Earth Engine, ArcGIS, QGIS

Outcomes: Identified water stress zones, produced high‑resolution maps and provided actionable insights for water management.

Hydrological Modeling of Jamuna Riverbank Erosion

Developed hydrological and geomorphological models to quantify erosion‑prone zones along the Jamuna River by integrating flow velocity, rainfall trends, soil type and historical migration patterns.

Tools: Google Earth Engine, Remote Sensing tools (SAR imagery, DEM), hydrological modelling frameworks

Outcomes: Generated spatial risk maps supporting evidence‑based erosion management and policy interventions.

BRAC Unexplored Area Mapping

Led the mapping and spatial analysis of BRAC’s program activities to identify unexplored and underserved areas across Bangladesh. Leveraged advanced remote sensing and GIS to classify operational zones and assess accessibility.

Tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, Remote Sensing data

Outcomes: Produced interactive maps that informed expansion planning and enabled BRAC to allocate resources effectively to underserved communities.

Digital Land Survey 2024

Conducted detailed land surveys integrating multiple datasets for accurate parcel measurement. Processed, validated and visualised spatial data to support land management and planning decisions for the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority.

Tools: Differential GPS, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), aerial imagery analysis

Outcomes: Delivered precise land parcel datasets and maps that improved land management, infrastructure planning and compliance for digital land records.

Infrastructure Optimization: Mapping Current Land Use (Gazipur Depot)

Conducted detailed land use and infrastructure mapping of the Gazipur Depot using high‑resolution satellite imagery and GIS analysis. Identified and classified existing land use patterns—including transportation facilities, open spaces and built‑up areas—to support optimization of depot layout and operational efficiency.

Tools: Remote sensing techniques, high‑resolution satellite imagery, ArcGIS, QGIS

Outcomes: Produced comprehensive geospatial reports and maps that informed strategic infrastructure planning and enhanced resource allocation for the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority.

Digital Land Use & Socio‑economic Survey of Jhilongjha Mouza, Cox’s Bazar

Led and managed the first‑ever fully digital land use survey of Jhilongjha Mouza, overseeing planning, data collection, processing, analysis and reporting. Utilised KoboToolbox, KML‑based location methods and GIS software to conduct precise field surveys and validate parcels with satellite imagery. Integrated socio‑economic data to analyse links between land use changes and social conditions, delivering detailed reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Tools: KoboToolbox, KML‑based location methods, ArcGIS, QGIS, satellite imagery

Outcomes: Generated accurate land use and socio‑economic data, set a new standard for digital land use assessments and provided actionable insights for policymakers.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Earth Engine

QGIS / ENVI

HEC‑RAS

Python

JavaScript

R

Publications & Research

Assessment of land use transition and crop intensification using geospatial technology in Bangladesh (2023). Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

DOI: 10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100660

Mapping of landslide susceptibility using state‑of‑the‑art methods and geospatial techniques in the Rangamati District of Bangladesh (2023). In Landslide: Susceptibility, Risk Assessment and Sustainability.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-56591-5_5

Geospatial modelling of wetland changes in the fringe area of Dhaka City: past, present and future scenarios (2024). The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 12(2).

DOI: 10.3329/dujees.v12i2.73166

Linking climate stress with vegetation and wetland degradation: a geospatial assessment of eco‑resilience in the Barind Tract, Bangladesh (2025). In Eco‑resilience: Climate change, land degradation and sustainable solutions.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-00708-7_7

Geospatial techniques for mapping, monitoring and modelling erosion of the Jamuna River in the Shahjadpur upazila of Sirajganj District, Bangladesh (2025). In Remotely Sensed Rivers in the Age of Anthropocene.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-82311-4_11

Geostatistical and geospatial modelling of landslide susceptibility mapping in Rangamati District, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh (accepted). Springer.

Exploring vegetation dynamics with NDVI and predicting future vegetation coverage in the Chittagong Hill Tracts using ANN‑CA model (2025). Ecological Modelling. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Certifications & Training

LiDAR Profiling Satellite Observations for Air Quality Applications

NASA ARSET
Jun 2025

Integration of Animal Tracking & Remote Sensing

NASA ARSET
May 2025

Monitoring Global Terrestrial Surface Water Height Using Remote Sensing

NASA ARSET
May 2025

Landslide Monitoring & Risk Assessment Using NASA Earth System Data

NASA ARSET
Mar 2025

Data Science & Analytics

HP Foundation
Oct 2024

Big Data Analysis Using Google Earth Engine

Geospatial Science & Research Foundation
Apr 2023 – Jul 2023

Python Scripting in ArcGIS

Geospatial Science & Research Foundation
Mar 2022 – Jun 2022

Fundamentals & Applied Remote Sensing

Geospatial Science & Research Foundation
Nov 2021 – Jan 2022

Professional GIS

Geospatial Science & Research Foundation
Aug 2021 – Oct 2021

Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Geospatial Science & Research Foundation
Aug 2020 – Oct 2020

Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)

International Cybersecurity Institute
Feb 2020 – Oct 2020

Fundamentals of GIS

University of Dhaka
Mar 2019 – May 2019

Education

Jan 2023 – Apr 2024

MSc in Geography & Environments

University of Dhaka – CGPA 3.77/4.00

Jan 2018 – Nov 2022

BSc in Geography & Environments

University of Dhaka – CGPA 3.50/4.00

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