Sonia Binte Murshed | Flood Hazard | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sonia Binte Murshed | Flood Hazard | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | Bangladesh

Dr. Sonia Binte Murshed is a distinguished professor at the Institute of Water and Flood Management at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, with extensive expertise in hydrology, water resources development, and interdisciplinary field research. Her research spans climate change impacts on water systems, hydro-morphological changes from human and environmental interventions, disaster management including anticipatory and adaptive strategies, gender integration in water resources management, and equitable allocation of freshwater among competing users, with a growing focus on transboundary water management. She has contributed to numerous national and international collaborative projects addressing flood hazards, climate adaptation gaps, livelihood vulnerabilities, and coastal system tipping points, while developing approaches for impact-based forecasting and anticipatory actions. Dr. Murshed has led and co-led projects on sediment dynamics, resilient community planning in riverine and coastal socio-ecological systems, smart peri-urban habitat development, and climate-resilient coastal interventions, collaborating with institutions such as Utrecht University, IHE Delft, and South Carolina University, and funded by organizations including NWO, USAID, NIH, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Her publication record includes high-impact journals covering flood risk, socio-technical water management, climate vulnerability, urban flooding, and interdisciplinary approaches to climate and health research. She has received multiple awards and fellowships recognizing her contributions to water resources policy, research excellence, and capacity building, and has served as a mentor and coordinator for programs aimed at strengthening adaptive delta management and flood resilience in Bangladesh. Her work integrates scientific rigor with practical solutions for sustainable water management and climate adaptation, emphasizing community engagement and policy-relevant insights.

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Featured Publications

Shad, M. N., Murshed, S. B., Islam, A. K. M. S., Shampa, , Rahman, M. M., & Iqbal, A. (2025). Sedimentation-induced flood risks and food security in Bangladesh’s Haor basin: A geospatial multi-index approach. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk.

Sowmya, S. D., & Murshed, S. B. (2025). Socio-technical and economic analysis of small scale reverse osmosis desalination in coastal Bangladesh: Insights from field audits, water quality assessment, and behavioral modeling. Sustainability, 17(20), 9335.

Iqbal, A., Haque, S., Murshed, S. B., Islam, A. K. M. S., & Hussain, M. A. (2025). Climate vulnerability and risk assessment in low-lying coastal cities of Bangladesh using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) approach. Journal of Water and Climate Change.

Ahmed, S., & Murshed, S. B. (2022). Driving factors of destination choices due to riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River. In S. S. [Editor] (Ed.), Book title (pp. 123–135). Springer.

Nahin, K. T. K., Islam, S. B., Ahmed, S., Mondal, M. S., Murshed, S. B., & Nowreen, S. (2022). Voluntary immobility despite hazard: A case of Jamuna floodplain in Bangladesh. GeoJournal.

 

Meda Theodory | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Meda Theodory | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Moshi Co-operative University | Tanzania

Dr. Meda Theodory is a highly dedicated academic and researcher in the field of agricultural economics, with particular expertise in post-harvest loss reduction, bio-processing, technology adoption, and econometric analysis. As a Lecturer at Moshi Co-operative University, he has made substantial contributions to advancing knowledge and practice in agricultural value chains, focusing on enhancing efficiency and profitability for smallholder farmers. His research integrates economic modelling tools such as cost-benefit analysis, net present value, and benefit-cost ratio to assess the economic performance of post-harvest and processing technologies for key crops like rice and cassava. He has led and participated in research projects that address critical agricultural challenges in Tanzania, including post-harvest loss quantification and evaluation of indigenous versus modern technologies. Through his work, he provides evidence-based policy recommendations that support sustainable agricultural development and food security. In addition to his academic contributions, he has been actively involved in consultancy assignments related to agricultural value chains, grain management, and technology dissemination. His leadership as Head of the Department of Economics and Statistics at Moshi Co-operative University has been instrumental in strengthening academic programs, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring students and early-career researchers. He maintains active collaborations with national and international institutions, such as Sokoine University of Agriculture, and contributes to peer review for journals in agricultural economics and post-harvest technology. Dr. Theodory’s commitment to research excellence, applied economics, and innovation continues to have a meaningful impact on agricultural sustainability and rural development in Tanzania.

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Featured Publications

Theodory, M. (2025). Typology of technical options employed in postharvest grain management along rice value chain in Kilombero and Mbarali Districts, Tanzania. Sustainable Futures.