Tasin Islam Himel | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tasin Islam Himel | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant at Khulna University, Bangladesh.

Tasin Islam Himel is a dedicated researcher and urban planner specializing in climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, and human-environment interaction. With expertise in GIS & remote sensing, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and vulnerability assessments, he has contributed to multiple research projects addressing climate resilience, migration, and sustainable urban development. His work focuses on intersectionality, poverty, and inequality, providing valuable insights into policy planning and disaster mitigation strategies.

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Education Background 🎓📖

Tasin holds both a Bachelor and a Master of Urban and Rural Planning (BURP & MURP) from Khulna University, Bangladesh. His MURP thesis explored “GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Flash Flood Hazard Assessment,” while his BURP research focused on “Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation among Flood-affected Communities of Bangladesh from an Intersectionality Perspective.” He achieved outstanding academic performance, securing high CGPAs throughout his education.

Professional Development 📈💡

Tasin has been serving as a Research Assistant at the Climate Change and Poverty Lab, Khulna University, since 2020. He has also worked on various research projects in collaboration with national and international organizations, including Oxfam, Caritas Bangladesh, GIZ, UNDP, and the Social Science Research Council. His roles have involved conducting field research, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and report writing. His contributions extend to community planning, resilience-building, and policy recommendations for sustainable urban development.

Research Focus 🔬📖

His research focuses on climate change and disaster resilience, hazard, risk, and vulnerability mapping, migration studies, intersectionality, poverty and inequality, and human-environment interactions. He employs GIS & remote sensing alongside qualitative and quantitative methodologies to analyze socio-environmental issues and propose sustainable solutions.

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Tasin has published articles and research findings on climate-induced migration, loss and damage assessment, and resilience-building strategies. His research contributions have been presented in various academic forums, and his publications have been cited in relevant climate change and urban planning studies.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

He has received recognition for his outstanding research contributions and academic excellence. His projects funded by esteemed organizations like Oxfam, GIZ, and UNDP highlight his impactful work in disaster risk reduction and sustainable urban planning.

Publication Top Notes

1. “Unraveling Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in Flood-Affected Communities of Northern Bangladesh: A Multidimensional Poverty Perspective”

  • Published in: Environmental Development (2025, January)
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.envdev.2025.101135
  • Focus: Examines the intersection of climate vulnerability and poverty in flood-prone regions of Northern Bangladesh, highlighting adaptation strategies.

2. “COVID-19 Impact on Urban Low-Income Individuals in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Content Analysis”

  • Published in: Journal of Social and Economic Development (2024, May 9)
  • DOI: 10.1007/s40847-024-00342-8
  • Focus: Investigates the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on Bangladesh’s low-income urban populations using qualitative research.

3. “Investigating Loss and Damage in Coastal Region of Bangladesh from Migration as Adaptation Perspective: A Qualitative Study from Khulna and Satkhira District”

  • Published in: World (2024, January 30)
  • DOI: 10.3390/world5010005
  • Focus: Explores how migration serves as an adaptation strategy in climate-affected coastal regions of Bangladesh.

Conclusion:

Tasin Islam Himel is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his strong academic foundation, impactful research, and interdisciplinary approach. His contributions to climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and urban planning provide significant value to both academic and policy communities.

To further strengthen his candidacy, he could focus on expanding global collaborations, publishing in top-tier journals, and leading funded research projects. However, given his existing achievements and contributions, he is already a top contender for the award.

Bingyu Zhao | Climate Change | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Bingyu Zhao | Climate Change | Women Researcher Award

Lecturer, at Xi’an University of Technology, China📖

Dr. Bingyu Zhao is a distinguished economist with a strong focus on the intersection of financial development, environmental economics, and digital technology. He is a faculty member at Xi’an University of Technology, where he leads research on CO2 emissions forecasting, financial market development, and the role of digital economies in environmental mitigation. Dr. Zhao has authored numerous influential papers in highly cited journals and is a recognized contributor to the field of economics. His work has earned numerous accolades, including the Excellence Award of the Second National University Data Driven Innovation Research Competition in 2019 and the First Prize of the Shaanxi Higher Education Outstanding Research Achievement Award for Humanities and Social Sciences in 2021.

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Education Background🎓

Dr. Bingyu Zhao is a highly accomplished scholar in economics, with an extensive educational background. He earned his doctoral degree in Economics from Xi’an Jiaotong University, one of China’s prestigious institutions. In addition to his doctoral studies, Dr. Zhao holds two master’s degrees in accounting—one from Jilin University and the other from the University of Liverpool, UK. His academic journey has equipped him with a deep understanding of economics, accounting, and their intersection with environmental studies.

Professional Experience🌱

Dr. Zhao is currently a faculty member at the School of Economics and Management, Xi’an University of Technology, where he engages in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His career has been marked by outstanding achievements, particularly in the areas of financial development, environmental economics, and digital economies. As a prolific researcher, Dr. Zhao has published multiple high-impact papers in SCI/SSCI journals, contributing significantly to the fields of economics and environmental science. He has also served as an anonymous reviewer for several esteemed academic journals, such as Sage Open, Energies, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, and Scientific Reports.

Research Interests🔬

Dr. Zhao’s research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, with a particular focus on the following areas:

  1. Financial Development and Environmental Economics: Examining how financial development influences CO2 emissions and carbon reduction strategies at the provincial level in China.
  2. Digital Economy: Exploring the role of the digital economy in mitigating multi-pollutant emissions and its economic and environmental impacts.
  3. Energy Policy and Forecasting: Utilizing innovative forecasting models to study short-term CO2 emissions trends and developing policies for emission reduction.
  4. Economic Policy and Financial Markets: Investigating the relationship between financial markets, foreign strategic investments, and banking sustainability.
  5. Data-Driven Innovation: Working on applications of big data and dynamic modeling techniques for environmental and economic forecasting.

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  • Park has authored and co-authored multiple high-impact publications related to vaccine development and infectious disease research.
  • He has led research efforts funded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Republic of Korea.
  • Key projects include Phase I clinical development of DNA vaccines, as well as preclinical vaccine development for emerging diseases, such as Zika and COVID-19.

Publications Top Notes 📄

1. Does financial development influence CO2 emissions? A Chinese province-level study

  • Authors: Zhao, B., Yang, W.
  • Published In: Energy, 2020, 200, 117523
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117523
  • Journal Impact Factor (IF): 9 (JCR Q1)
  • Citations: 147 (as of now)

2. Short-run forecast and reduction mechanism of CO2 emissions: a Chinese province-level study

  • Authors: Zhao, B., Yang, W.
  • Published In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2020, 1-20
  • DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10689-4
  • Journal Impact Factor (IF): 5.8 (JCR Q2)
  • Citations: 10 (as of now)

3. The Financial Market in China under the COVID-19

  • Authors: Zhao, B., Yang, W., Wen, J., Zhang, W.
  • Published In: Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 2022, 58(13), pp. 3726–3738
  • DOI: 10.1080/1540496X.2022.2061735
  • Journal Impact Factor (IF): 4 (JCR Q1)
  • Citations: 7 (as of now)

4. The Transmission Mechanism of China-Japan Economic Co-Movement and Stabilizing Measures for China’s Economy

  • Authors: Yang, W., Zhao, B.
  • Published In: SAGE Open, 2021, 11(1), 21582440211001372
  • DOI: 10.1177/21582440211001372
  • Journal Impact Factor (IF): 2.0 (JCR Q2)
  • Citations: 2 (as of now)

5. Allocation of carbon emission allowance based on DLA-GA model: a case study in China

  • Authors: Zhao, B., Yang, W.
  • Published In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022, 29(11), pp. 15743–15762
  • DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-17952-9
  • Journal Impact Factor (IF): 5.8 (JCR Q2)
  • Citations: 6 (as of now)

Conclusion

Dr. Bingyu Zhao is an exemplary candidate for the Women Researcher Award, with a proven record of impactful research and academic excellence. Her interdisciplinary approach to addressing climate change through financial development and digital economies is highly commendable. With opportunities for expanding her international engagement and policy advocacy, she has the potential to make even greater contributions to her field and society.

Her nomination for this award would celebrate her achievements and inspire future research in climate change and environmental economics, making her a deserving recipient.