Rowdra Dip Chackroborty
Urban & Regional Planning Researcher | GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist
Passionate researcher specializing in geospatial analysis, disaster risk management, and sustainable urban planning. Currently working as an Assistant Urban Planner with expertise in GIS database preparation, community mobilization, and comprehensive planning analysis for sustainable development.
Research Focus: Integrating advanced geospatial modeling with machine learning approaches to address climate change impacts, coastal vulnerability, and sustainable urban development challenges in Bangladesh and South Asia.
Professional Address:
Sheltech Tower: 60 Sheikh Russel Square (New), 55 Lake Circus Kalabagan (Old), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
Education & Academic Background
Thesis: Developing an Integrated Strategic Plan for the Management of Water Resources at the Flood Susceptible Areas of Koyra Upazila, Khulna
1. Geospatial and remote sensing analysis utilizing the applied SCS-CN method for hydrological and environmental modeling and flood prediction.
2. Employed AHP, locally led adaptation, and participatory approaches for flood risk assessment and site suitability analysis to enhance agricultural practices.
3. Initiation of sustainable water resource management through rainwater harvesting strategies to support resilient urban planning.
Research Interests & Expertise
1 Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)
2 Machine learning–based susceptibility modeling (RF, SVM)
3 GIS-based weighted overlay analysis
4 Remote sensing indices (NDVI, NDMI, NDWI)
5 Statistical validation (ROC, AUC, TPR, Kappa coefficient)
1 Change detection and shoreline extraction using Landsat/Sentinel imagery
2 Application of the InVEST coastal vulnerability model
3 Spatial trend analysis and regression modeling
4 Time-series analysis of shoreline movement
5 Integration of geomorphological and socio-environmental parameters in GIS
1 Comparative spatial analysis
2 Time-series econometric modeling (short-run vs long-run)
3 Land-use change analysis through remote sensing classification
4 Spatial autocorrelation and Moran’s I
5 Urban economic base analysis and sectoral mapping
1 SCS–Curve Number (SCS–CN) hydrological modeling
2 GIS-based suitability mapping and site selection analysis
3 PRA and participatory rural appraisal methods
4 Integration of remote sensing for spatial decision-making
5 Spatial overlay and watershed delineation using DEM and rainfall data
1 Traffic volume and flow analysis
2 Spatial mapping of transport inventory in GIS
3 Field survey and GPS-based data collection
4 Network analysis and route optimization (GIS-based)
5 Statistical analysis of intersection performance
1 Remote sensing–based land-use/land-cover (LULC) classification
2 PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) and KII surveys
3 Spatial correlation of socio-economic indicators with geomorphic change
4 Geospatial change detection (pre–post event analysis)
5 Integration of remote sensing with field-based qualitative data
1 Machine learning algorithms (Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, ANN)
2 Feature selection and variable importance analysis
3 Multi-temporal satellite image classification
4 Spatial regression and pattern recognition
5 Validation using accuracy assessment and confusion matrix
Projects
Publications & Research
Published Works
Hossain, M.T., Chackroborty, R.D., Intisar, L., Shuvo, S.A.T., Rakib, A.A., & Kafy, A.
Landslide: Susceptibility, Risk Assessment and Sustainability, Springer Nature
My Contribution:
Writing–Original Draft, Geospatial Analysis, Data Curation, Methodology Preparation
Research In Progress & Under Review
Professional Gallery
A visual showcase of my research work, fieldwork experiences, academic presentations, and professional collaborations in urban planning and geospatial analysis.
Professional Experience
As an Assistant Urban Planner at Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd. under the UTMIDP initiative, I contributed to comprehensive urban and transport planning studies aimed at enhancing sustainable mobility, land-use integration, and infrastructure management in rapidly urbanizing areas. My role combined spatial analysis, GIS-based planning, and policy assessment to support data-driven decision-making for resilient and inclusive urban development. I collaborated closely with senior planners, transport engineers, and local stakeholders to develop spatial datasets, analyze urban growth patterns, and prepare thematic maps and planning reports aligned with national development objectives.
Team Management: Led a team of 10 GIS analysts for comprehensive GIS database preparation of upazila master plan, coordinating with consultants and clients throughout database presentation and plan development phases.
Field Supervision: Conducted extensive field-based surveys including infrastructure assessment, socioeconomic analysis, and transportation studies as Community Mobilization Officer in UTMIDP/Fakirhat Upazila Masterplan Preparation Project.
Project Deliverables: Served as In-Charge for finalizing comprehensive database, conducting survey analysis, writing detailed planning reports, and creating planning analysis maps for Fakirhat Upazila, Bagerhat.
Research Work: Urban potential zone analysis, land-use prediction, network analysis for survey facility and conduct spatial and statistical analysis using GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) to identify transport corridors, land-use conflicts, and urban growth trends.
Honors & Awards
Technical Skills & Expertise
Certifications & Credentials
Hobbies & Interests
Let's Collaborate on Impactful Research
I'm actively seeking opportunities for doctoral studies, research collaborations, and academic partnerships in urban planning, geospatial analysis, and climate change adaptation.
Whether you're interested in joint research projects, supervision opportunities, or collaborative publications, I'd love to discuss how we can work together to address pressing urban and environmental challenges.
- • PhD opportunities in Urban Planning
- • Climate change adaptation research
- • Geospatial modeling projects
- • International collaborations
- • Research assistant positions
- • Conference presentations
- • Joint publication projects
- • Consulting opportunities
- • Geospatial Modelling for Natural Hazard Assessment
- • Remote Sensing and Coastal Vulnerability Assessment
- • Urban and Regional Economic Transition Analysis
- • Smart and Sustainable Agricultural and Water Resource Planning
- • Urban Transport and Infrastructure Planning
- • Land Use Dynamics and Riverine Morphological Change
- • Machine Learning and Urban Change Detection