Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam
Biography
Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has over 25 years of academic and research experience in environmental modeling, aquatic ecosystems, climate change adaptation, and sustainable resource management. He is the Executive Editor-in-Chief of Modeling Earth Systems and Environment (Springer), with extensive editorial and international collaboration roles. Prof. Islam has earned multiple prestigious awards, including the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Japan), Best Young Researcher Award (ISEM), and numerous international conference recognitions. His research has been published in high-impact journals and in several edited volumes with Springer and Taylor & Francis. He has delivered keynote lectures across Asia, Europe, and North America and has led various international research projects on marine ecosystems, blue economy, and climate change impacts.
Research Interest
Environmental modeling and simulation
Aquatic ecosystems & harmful algal blooms
Marine and coastal resource management
Climate change impacts, mitigation, and adaptation strategies
Blue economy and sustainable seafood production
GIS and remote sensing applications in environmental studies
Integrated management frameworks (DPSIR, SAF, ERA, SES, EMS models)
Abstract
Modeling Management Strategies for Shrimp Farming Impact on the Coastal Delineation near the Northern Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh
Shrimp farming aquaculture in coastal regions of Bangladesh near the northern Bay of Bengal has become a significant industry contributing notably to nation?s economy through exports and local consumption. Several studies reveal that the shrimp farming leads to significant socioeconomic changes, environmental degradation by heavy metal contamination and toxic substances like NH?, NO??, and H?S, blue-green algae posing risks to both marine life and human health. Using primary and secondary data including field experiments, FGDs, KIIs and questionnaire surveys in coastal districts, this study aims to analyze perception towards socio-environmental impact of shrimp aquaculture and design an integrated management strategies model for sustaining the shrimp farming practices in coastal world. The statistical test result (F = 1.202, p = 0.312) shows that most of the impact factor variables associated with socio-environmental degradation had no significant effect individually; rather, the combined contributions of multiple variables shaped the complex challenges in coastal arena. To face these, the study develops an Integrated Management Framework applicable in international context for sustainable shrimp farming addressing the environmental, socio-economic and governance strategies through micro, meso and macro scales to guard the combined effects. The framework integrates five established key models (DPSIR, SAF, ERA, SES and EMS) for viable shrimp farming through baseline assessment, stakeholder involvement and governance strategies. Coupled VRIO-SWOT analysis helps to evaluate the model?s competitive advantages and sustainability. The model?s KPIs can offer actionable sustainable approach for international policymakers, industry stakeholders and researchers for enhancing eco-friendly aquaculture practices across diverse international coastal contexts.
Key words: Shrimp farming; Effects of pollutants; Socio-environmental impacts; Management strategies; Aquaculture; Bay of Bengal.
