Research and Publications

Publications

Under review

Journal article · Main author Submitted Oct 2026

Spatial transferability of knowledge-based (analytic hierarchy process), statistical (frequency ratio) and machine learning models for flood susceptibility mapping in Bangladesh

Pobon, M. T. A. N., and Mahmud, K. H. Submitted to Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences (NHESS).

Journal article · Main author Submitted Sep 2026

Geospatial Technology for Rapid Shoreline Change Analysis of Tropical Cyclones in Coastal Bangladesh

Pobon, M. T. A. N., Akter, R., and Mahmud, K. H. Submitted to The Jahangirnagar Review. Preprint on Research Square, November 2025 · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-7954742/v1

In progress

Integrating flood hazard and road-network exposure to map flood risk to urban roads: a Fuzzy AHP approach in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Research in progress
Socio-economic Conditions and Perceived Microclimatic Stress among Tea Garden Workers: A Case Study of Khadimnagar Tea Estate, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Pobon, M. T. A. N. Manuscript in preparation

Theses

MSc thesis

Geo-spatial Technology for Rapid Eco-Physical Impact Assessment of Tropical Cyclones of the Bay of Bengal

Measured the physical impact of multiple cyclones with multi-temporal GIS and remote sensing, using shoreline erosion and deposition as the main indicator alongside vegetation change measured with MODIS EVI.
Quantified shoreline change for four cyclones (Sitrang, Bulbul, Amphan and Mocha) using Landsat 8 imagery, MNDWI and the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS).
Compared impacts across cyclone categories to gauge relative severity.
Zoned coastal districts by impact, giving a spatial framework for risk management.

BSc dissertation

GIS-based Multi-Criteria Approach for Flood Susceptibility Mapping of Bangladesh

Compiled an inventory of flood hazards and mapped the key flood conditioning factors.
Built a multi-criteria susceptibility model to support risk assessment and management.

Other publications

Geographical Review of the Flood Situation in Bangladesh, 1970–2020

Hafsa, B., Pobon, M. T. A. N., and Tuya, J. H. Article in Bangla. সমাজবিজ্ঞান সমীক্ষা (Social Science Review), Jahangirnagar University, issue 7, July 2024.
Risk Reduction through Community-based Disaster Resilience: Bangladesh Perspective

Mahmud, K. H., Coalee, U. M., Pobon, M. T. A. N., and Ahmed, S. Review article in Bangla. Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalay Bhugol O Paribesh Samikkhan 41 (2022): 53–63.

Reviews how communities recover from disasters, and draws on community surveys to show that inner strength, mutual cooperation and social cohesion are what make a community resilient.
Ogny Geographic Atlas

Book · 2020 · Research Assistant, with Khandakar Hasan Mahmud, Bibi Hafsa, Jafar Iqbal and others

Conference presentations

Geospatial Technology for Rapid Eco-Physical Impact Assessment of Tropical Cyclone of Bay of Bengal

ICESRM 2025, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University · Lead author & presenter
Spatiotemporal analysis of urban ecological livability quality of Dhaka City using GIS and remote sensing

1st Graduate Research Conference, Jahangirnagar University, 7 May 2024 · Lead author & presenter
The Role of Road Network on the Emerging Resort Industry: A Geospatial Study on Gazipur District

1st Graduate Research Conference, Jahangirnagar University, 7 May 2024 · Co-author
Exploring Tropical Cyclone Vulnerability in Bangladesh: A Climate Change Perspective

1st South Asian Conference on Emerging Issues in a Changing Climatic Scenario, Dhaka, 25–26 Nov 2023 · Co-author

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Open to research collaborations, graduate positions and GIS consultancy.

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