Moushumi Zahur
Assistant Professor
Moushumi Zahur is now working as Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She completed Master of Environmental Management (2014) from the University of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan. She completed Master of Urban and Regional Planning (2008) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. She completed her B.Sc. (Honors) and M. Sc (Thesis group) degrees in Geography and Environment from the University of Dhaka in the years 1998 (held on 2000) and 1999 (held on 2001) respectively. She published one research monograph and several research articles in different reputed journals and also participated at seminars & conferences in home and abroad.
Address
Level: 4, Room: 4G46
Kha-224 Merul Badda
Dhaka 1212. Bangladesh
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Education
+–• Master of Environmental Management (MEM) 2014, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, University of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan.
• Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) 2008, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
• Master of Scince (M.Sc) 1999, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka
• Bachelor of Scince (B.Sc) 1998, Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka -
Publications
+–Journals
• Zahur, Moushumi (2007), “Solid Waste Management of Dhaka City: Public Private Community Partnership”, BRAC UNIVERSITY Journal, Volume 4, No.2.
• Zahur, Moushumi and Islam, Nazrul, (2005) “Chattagram Shaharer Abashik Bhumi Baboharer Bikash O prokriti”(in Bengali), Bhugal O Poribesh Journal, vol. 5, special series, page: 15-37.
• Pavin, Gulshan Ara, Akbar, Marshia Tashmim & Zahur, Moushumi (2004), “NGOs in Bangladesh: Examination People’s Perceptions”, The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science. Vol.XXVIII.
Books (research monograph)
• Zahur, Moushumi, (Nov, 2010) Private Apartment Housing: A Study on Affordability of the Middle Income People of Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN: 978-3-8433-5920-7, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. -
Professional Activities
+–• Advisor - BRAC University Drama and Theatre Forum (BUDTF), April 2009 to February 2010.
• Was in charge for the preparation and sending of the Departmental News for BRAC University Monthly Bulletin.
• Member – Scrutinizing Committee of the Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences (MNS).
• Member - Moderation Committee of the Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences (MNS).
• Served as an invigilator in each of the undergraduate admission test of BRACU.
• Regularly attended seminars organized by BRACU authority.
• Worked as a volunteer in Sub Committee of BRACU Picnic 2009.
• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining liaison between BRAC University Library and the Department of Mathematics of Natural Sciences. -
Courses Taught
+–• Introduction to Economic Geography (GEO101)
• Elements of Environmental Sciences (ENV103) -
Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements
+–International Conference Proceeding
• Zahur, Moushumi and Otoma, Suehiro, “Informal Solid Waste Recovery and Recycling in Dhaka City: Context of Environmental and Socio-Economic Aspects”, 3rd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, February 10-12, 2013, Khulna, Bangladesh.
• Zahur, Moushumi, “Monitoring the Impacts of Climate Change: exploring framework in the context of Bangladesh”, International Training Workshop on Regional Climate Change and Its Impact Assessment organized by CAS-TWAS-WMO Forum on Climate Science. September 26 to 29, 2011, Beijing, China.
• Zahur, Moushumi and Islam, Ishrat, “Gap Between Expectation & Reality: A Study on Housing Affordability by Middle-Income Group of Dhaka”, Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization, May15-17, 2008, Dhaka.
Poster Presentation
• Zahur, Moushumi and Otoma, Suehiro,“ Informal Waste Recycling Activities: A Case Study of Dhaka City, Bangladesh”, The 24th Annual Conference of JSMCWM, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan. November 2-4, 2013. (poster and short oral presentation)
• Zahur, Moushumi and Otoma, Suehiro,“ Scavengers and Informal Recycling Activities in Dhaka, Bangladesh”, Annual Regional Meeting of JSMCWM, Kyushu Branch, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan. May 18, 2013.
• Zahur, Moushumi and Otoma, Suehiro, “Environmental and Socio-Economic Aspects of Solid Waste Recovery and Recycling in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Dhaka City”, The 10th International Conference on Ecobalance-2012, November 20-23, Yokohama, Japan.
Training and other programs
• Participated in the International Training Workshop on Science Education for Sustainable Development held on Dhaka, Bangladesh from June 27-28, 2011.
• Participated in the Young Scientists of Asia Conclave-2009 held on Bangalore, India from January 15 to January 17, 2009.
• Participated in the 19th Asian International Seminar held in Kathmandu, Nepal from October 19–24, 2008. Participated in a group discussion about “How To Address Our Local Environment Degradation Issues” and gave a presentation on the same topic.
• SAARC Exchange Program, India from December 1 to December 10, 2007 (selected by the Bangladesh University Grants Commission).
• Participated in the 46th Annual General Meeting and Day-Long seminar on “YOUNG GEOGRAPHERS’ RESEARCH” organized by Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS) held on 29th June, 2001 at Geography & Environment Department, University of Dhaka.
• Participated in workshop on “Urbanization on Bangladesh” organized by Bangladesh Social and Economical Forum in association with Real Estate & Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB). Held on 3-5 May 2001.
• Participated in Seminar on “Bangladesh on the Threshold of the twenty first century” organized by Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Held on 27-28 April 2001.
• Participated in seminar on “World Habitat Day” organized by RAJUK held on 3rd October, 2000. -
Awards, Honors
+–• JICA Scholarship from April 2012 to March 2014
• Dean’s honor (1998) from “The Faculty of Science”, University of Dhaka.
• General Scholarship (Academic Year 1995-96 to 1998-1999), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• General Scholarship (Academic Year 1993-94 to 1994-95), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh -
Membership
+–• Alumni SUW program, University of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Japan
• JICA Student Association Alumni
• Life member of Centre for urban Studies (CUS)
• Life Member of National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute (NOAMI) and Centre for Urban Studies (CUS).
• Member- Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS) -
Research Areas/Interests
+–• Waste management
• Environmental Management
• Disaster Management