Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Personal Profile

Biography

Md. Abubakkor Siddik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Management at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh. He is a current PhD student at Begum Rokeya University, Bangladesh. Mr. Siddik completed his master's degree in Geography and Environment at Jagannath University in Bangladesh. He has long-standing expertise in the fields of disaster management, land transformation, climate change, WASH, women empowerment, as well as other social and environmental contexts. He has published more than 35 research articles in national and international journals. He has completed 15 research projects as a principal investigator or research associate funded by national and international development agencies.

Research Interest

Disaster Management; Land Management; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Women Empowerment; Socio-environmental Challenges

Qualifications

M.Sc. in Geography and Environment, Result: CGPA 4.00 out of 4.00, Position: First (Thesis Group), Jagannath University (2010)
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography and Environment, Result: CGPA 3.85 out of 4.00, Position: First., Jagannath University (2009)

Previous Positions

2023-2023

Assistant Professor Dept. of Emergency Management, Faculty of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)
2018-2023

Assistant Professor Dept. of Land Record and Transformation, Faculty of Land Management and Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)
2016-2018

Lecturer Dept. of Land Record and Transformation, Faculty of Land Management and Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)
2013-2016

Research Officer Environment and Population Research Centre (EPRC)
2013-2013

Junior Research Officer (Part-Time) Environment and Population Research Centre (EPRC)
2009-2012

GIS Analyst (Part- Time) Geomark Limited

Teaching overview

ERM 111Fundamentals of Emergency Management
DEM 5108Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies
DEM 5204Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal

Publications

Journal (39) Book/Book Chapters (1) Conference Paper (1) Patent (0)

Journal Article
1	<p>Siddik MA, Hasan MM, Islam MT, and Zaman AKMM. (2022). Climate change drivers, effects, <br>and mitigation-adaptation measures for cities, Asian J. Soc. Sci. Leg. Stud., 4(5), 160-177.  <br>https://doi.org/10.34104/ajssls.022.01600177 </p> View Link
2	<p><strong>Siddik, M. A., & Islam, A. R. M. T. (2024). Review of coastal land transformation: Factors, impacts, adaptation strategies, and future scopes. </strong><i><strong>Geography and Sustainability, , 5(2): 167-178. </strong></i><strong> https://doi.org/10.1016/J.GEOSUS.2024.01.010</strong></p> View Link
3	<p>Siddik, M. A., & Rahman, M. A. (2023). The COVID-19: Socioeconomic Crisis and Its Management on a Bangladeshi Coastal Island. <i>Indonesian Journal of Geography</i>, <i>55</i>(2), 206–212. https://doi.org/10.22146/IJG.76730</p> View Link
4	<p>Gani, M. A., Sajib, A. M., Siddik, M. A., & Moniruzzaman, M. (2023). Assessing the impact of land use and land cover on river water quality using water quality index and remote sensing techniques. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(4), 1–23. </p> View Link
5	<p>Siddik, M. A., Hasan, M. K., Islam, A. R. M. T., & Islam, M. S. (2023). Coastal Community Valorization through Patuakhali Science and Technology University: Policy Support and Way Forwards. <i>Journal of Planning Education and Research</i>. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X231195620</p> View Link
6	<p>Siddik, M. A., & Zaman, A. K. M. M. (2021). Land use and energy nexus. <i>Journal of Energy - Energija</i>, <i>70</i>(3), 8–13. https://doi.org/10.37798/202170361</p> View Link
7	<p>Akhtar, M. P., Moniruzzaman, M., Siddik, M. A., & Hoque, M. A.-A. (2018). Vulnerability and Coping Strategy of Female-Headed Households in a Waterlogged Area of Bangladesh. Jagannath University Journal of Life and Earth Sciences, 4(1), 25–41. </p> View Link
8	<p>Ghosh, R. C., Shikder, S., Siddik, M. A., Shamsuzzoha, M., & Halder, A. (2016). Status of Women’s Participation during Emergency Situation: A Case from Coastal Area of Bangladesh. Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University, 7(1&2), 31–42. </p> View Link
9	<p>Hasan, A., Siddik, M. A., Rahman, M. H., & Akhtar, M. P. (2018). River Bank Erosion and Associated Impacts on Livelihood: A Case Study of Harinatpur, Barishal. <i>Barishal University Journal Part 1</i>, <i>5</i>(1–2), 215–224.</p> View Link
10	<p>Hasnat, G. N. T., Siddik, M. A., & Zaman, A. K. M. M. (2018). Historical Evolution of Land Administration in Bangladesh. <i>International Journal of Innovative Research</i>, <i>3</i>(3), 73–82. Retrieved from http://www.irsbd.org/papers/2._IJIR_3(3)_2018_Tanjina_.pdf</p> View Link
11	<p>Hasnat, G. N. T., Siddik, M. A., & Zaman, A. K. M. M. (2018). Land Use Changing Pattern and Challenges for Agricultural Activities: A Study on Dumki Upazila, Patuakhali. <i>J. Patuakhali Sci. and Tech. Uni</i>, <i>1</i>–<i>2</i>, 67–76.</p> View Link
12	<p>Hoque, Bilqis. A, Khanam, S., Zahid, M. A., Siddik, M. A., & Ahmed, S. (2018). Women Members of Local Government Led Rural Sanitation in Bangladesh: Policy and Technology. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 7(7), 411–419.</p> View Link
13	<p>Hoque, Bilqis Amin, Khanam, S., Ahmed, S., & Siddik, M. A. (2023). The Role of Female Local Government Members in Creating Wash Awareness in Bangladesh. <i>International Journal of Energy, Environment, and Economics</i>, <i>30</i>(1), 53–65.</p> View Link
14	<p>Hoque, Bilqis Amin, Khanam, S., & Siddik, M. A. (2022). Enhancing Youth Capacities on Climate Change Adaptation and Drinking Water Management. <i>Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Legal Studies</i>, <i>4</i>(6), 248–253. https://doi.org/10.34104/ajssls.022.02480253</p> View Link
15	<p>Moniruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. A., & Siddik, M. A. (2014). Assessing the Damage and Recovery at Household Level: A Case Study of Cyclone Aila Affected Area. <i>ASA University Review</i>, <i>8</i>(1), 263–274.</p> View Link
16	<p>Moniruzzaman, M., & Siddik, M. A. (2011). An Assessment of Tangon Barrage Irrigation Project, Thakurgaon. <i>Oriental Geographer</i>, <i>15</i>(1&2), 101–113</p> View Link
17	<p>Siddik, M. A., & Rahman, M. A. (2022). Causes and Impacts of Rural Land Fragmentation in the Coastal Belt of Bangladesh. <i>Indonesian Journal of Geography</i>, <i>54</i>(2), 206–212. https://doi.org/10.22146/ijg.67314</p> View Link
18	<p>Rahman, M., & Siddik, M. (2018). Livelihood Analysis of the Char Dwellers Using Capital Asset Framework. <i>Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources</i>, <i>11</i>(1–2), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.3329/JESNR.V11I1-2.43362</p> View Link
19	<p>Siddik, M. A., Akhtar, M. P., & Moniruzzaman, M. (2018). Cyclone Induced Land Transformation in the Bagerhat Coast of Bangladesh. <i>International Journal of Innovative Research</i>, <i>3</i>(3), 68–72</p> View Link
20	<p>Siddik, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M., & Malak, M. A. (2018). Role of Private Sector in Post Cyclone Rehabilitation and Restoration in Bangladesh. <i>Eastern Geographer</i>, <i>14</i>(1), 1–7</p> View Link
21	<p>Siddik, M. A., Rahman, M. A., & Moniruzzaman, M. (2018). Causes and Consequences of Land Disputes in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh. <i>Eastern Geographer</i>, <i>24</i>(2), 7–15</p> View Link
22	<p>Siddik, M. A., Zaman, A. K. M. M., Islam, M. R., Hridoy, S. K., & Akhtar, M. P. (2017). Socio-Economic Impacts of River Bank Erosion: A Case Study on Coastal Island of Bangladesh. <i>The Journal of NOAMI</i>, <i>34</i>(2), 73–84.</p> View Link
23	<p>Rahman, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M., & Siddik, M. A. (2015). Assessing the Impact and Recovery of Cyclone AILA on Households: The Modified Domestic Assets Index (MDAI) Approach. <i>Jagannath University Journal of Life and Earth Science</i>, <i>1</i>(1), 17–25.</p> View Link
24	<p>Siddik, M. A., Moniruzzaman, M., & Akhtar, M. P. (2014). Disaster Impact and Recovery Initiatives of Water Supply and Sanitation System: A Case on Cyclone Sidr. <i>Journal of Science and Technology</i>, <i>4</i>(1), 143–155.</p> View Link
25	<p>Siddik, M. A., & Moniruzzaman, M. (2013). Impacts of Cyclone Sidr on Char Dwellers: A Case Study of Majherchar Island in Pirojpur District. <i>Jagannath University Journal of Science</i>, <i>2</i>(2), 83–96.</p> View Link
26	<p>Moniruzzaman, M., Siddik, M. A., & Rashid, M. S. (2013). Early Warnings and Responses to Evacuation Orders: The Case of Cyclone Aila in Bangladesh. <i>Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science</i>, <i>36</i>(1), 97–114.</p> View Link
27	<p>Moniruzzaman, M., Siddik, M. A., & Akhtar, M. P. (2013). Damage Nature of Family Shelters due to Cyclone Sidr: A Study on Sarankhola Upazila. <i>Jagannath University Journal of Science</i>, <i>2</i>(1), 21–31.</p> View Link
28	<p>Moniruzzaman, M., & Siddik, M. A. (2013). Safe Water Supply Situation in the Disaster Prone Area: A Study on Sreenagar-Kalinagar Mauza of Dacope Upazila. <i>Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalay Bhugol O Paribesh Samikkhan</i>, <i>32</i>, 73–87.</p> View Link
29	<p>Moniruzzaman, M., & Siddik, M. A. (2012). An Investigation of Emergency Response and Rehabiliation Processes of the Cyclone Aila. <i>Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalay Bhugol O Paribesh Samikkhan</i>, <i>31</i>, 57–70.</p> View Link
30	<p><strong>Siddik, M.A.</strong>, Rahman, M.A. and Sajib, M.A.M. (2024). The Human Cost of Decadal Cyclones in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Energy, Environment, and Economics, 30(4): 427-445.</p> View Link
31	<p>Siddik, M. A., Islam, M. T., Zaman, A. K. M. M., & Hasan, M. M. (2021). Current Status and Correlation of Fossil Fuels Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. International Journal of Energy, Environment and Economics, 28(2), 103–118.</p> View Link
32	<p><strong>Siddik, M.A. </strong>and<strong> </strong>Islam, A.R.M.T. 2024. A Systematic Review of Cyclonic Disaster: Damage-Loss, Consequences, Adaptation Strategies, and Future Scopes. Heliyon 10(12): e33345. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33345">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33345</a></p> View Link
33	<p>Siddik, M.A., Rahman, M.A. and Islam, M.N. 2024. Students’ Perception on Campus Land Use: A Case Study on Patuakhali Science and Technology University. Fronteiras: Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science 13(4): 220-234. </p> View Link
34	<p>Khanam, S., Siddik, M.A. and Zahid, M.A. 2024. Analyzing Coastal Community Situation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Bangladesh. Fronteiras: Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science 13(4): 251-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.21664/2238-8869.2024v13i4p.251-266</p> View Link
35	<p>Ifrat, K.M., Ghosh, R.C. and <strong>Siddik, M.A.</strong> Sanitation and Health Status of the Coastal Urban Slums in Bangladesh. International Journal of Energy, Environment, and Economics 32 (1): 41-52.</p> View Link
36	<p>Islam, A. R. M. T., Jibon, M. J. N., Siddik, M. A., Mallick, J., Alqadhi, S., Pal, S. C., … Senapathi, V. (2025). Predicting flood risks using advanced machine learning algorithms with a focus on Bangladesh: influencing factors, gaps and future challenges. 18, 300.</p> View Link
37	<p>Rahman, M.A., Siddik, M.A.,<strong> </strong>Santala, V. andSajib, A.M. 2025. Detecting Vegetation Change and Exploring Its Driving Forces in the North-Western Bangladesh. SN Social Sciences 5(70). </p> View Link
38	<p>Hoque, B.A., Khana, S., <strong>Siddik, M.A.</strong>, Ahmed, S. and Shipon, M.Z. 2025. Improving WASH Status and Knowledge in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh. Indonesian Journal of Geography 57 (2)</p> View Link
39	<p>Bipasha, S., Moniruzzaman, M., Kafi, M.A. and <strong>Siddik, M.A.</strong> Social Benefits of Solar Home Systems and User Satisfaction: Experience of Rural Bangladesh. Fronteiras: Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science.. 14 (3): 129-139. </p> View Link

Award Type	Title	Year	Country
GARNET-SA Fellowship	Global Applied Research Network - South Asia (GARNET-SA) Fellowship for B.Sc. Dissertation	2012	Bangladesh
Sree Chaitanya Shikha o Sanskrity Sangha Award (Jagannath University)	Sree Chaitanya Shikha o Sanskrity Sangha (Jagannath University) Award for Securing 1st Position at B.Sc. in Geography and Environment (2005-06 session)	2013	Bangladesh
GARNET-SA Fellowship	Global Applied Research Network-South Asia (GARNET-SA) Fellowship for M.Sc. Thesis (2013-14)	2013	Bangladesh

SL	Code	Title	File Uploaded Date
1	ERM 111	Fundamentals of Emergency Management	2024-03-19
2	DEM 5108	Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies	2024-03-19
3	DEM 5204	Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience	2024-03-19

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal

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2013

Sree Chaitanya Shikha o Sanskrity Sangha (Jagannath University) Award for Securing 1st Position at B.Sc. in Geography and Environment (2005-06 session)

Md. Abubakkor Siddik (Recipient), 2013

Prize: Sree Chaitanya Shikha o Sanskrity Sangha Award (Jagannath University)

2013

Global Applied Research Network-South Asia (GARNET-SA) Fellowship for M.Sc. Thesis (2013-14)

Md. Abubakkor Siddik (Recipient), 2013

Prize: GARNET-SA Fellowship

2012

Global Applied Research Network - South Asia (GARNET-SA) Fellowship for B.Sc. Dissertation

Md. Abubakkor Siddik (Recipient), 2012

Prize: GARNET-SA Fellowship