Sameera Zaman
Sameera graduated from the School of Environmental Science and Management of IUB in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management. After graduation, she worked on Environmental Management Systems for a Pharmaceutical Company and later completed her Masters in Environmental Sciences from the University of Freiburg, Germany. Sameera is an experienced environmental and social researcher, who manages to pursue her passion in finding sustainable solutions to new-age problems and understanding the complex nature of the environment and its interactions. Her previous work experience in research includes working as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Freiburg at the Institute of Hydrology, Chair of Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation as well as the Chair of Remote Sensing and Landscape Information Systems. In Bangladesh, Sameera has conducted research on diverse thematic areas including sustainable fashion, implementation of the circular design, and socio-economic impacts of climate change. Apart from research work, her previous professional experience includes working with gender equality and disaster management in the development sector. She is currently a Lecturer and a Research Associate at the Center for Sustainable Development, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.
Rubayat Khan
SESM Graduate
As part of my studies we had to go to village and stay with rural people for a three week immersive field research program. When doing that I fell in love with Bangladeshi villages and our rural folk. I also felt very strongly this urge to do something to improve the dismal quality of services people have access to, especially in healthcare.
Shahriar Caesar Rahman
SESM Graduate
The diversity of wildlife in Bangladesh is remarkable. Our diversity is a part of us; it's not a luxury we have