Dr. Md. Jalal Uddin, a meteorologist and climate scientist, is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Disaster Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) since December 30, 2024. He has done postdoctoral research at Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China and Typhoon Research Center, Jeju National University, South Korea. Dr. Jalal holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric Environment, an M.Sc. in Applied Meteorology, and a B.Sc. in Disaster Management (Hons.).
To date, Dr. Jalal has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Earth and Space Science, Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, International Journal of Climatology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics, and Atmospheric Research, in addition to authoring four books on topics including data analysis, scientific computing, and scientific writing.
He regularly participates in the peer-review process for prestigious journals, including Nature Communications, Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, Remote Sensing, etc.
With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Jalal has taught courses in NCL, MATLAB, Python, CDO, and scientific writing at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (2018-2024), and worked as a research assistant at both Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology and Macquarie University. He also participated in the NICHE project at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology as an intern, working on disaster management and climate change.
As the founder and director of the Research and Skill Development Society and the Center for Weather and Climate Research, Dr. Jalal is dedicated to promoting research in disaster management and climate science. He teaches various subjects including Python, MATLAB, AI, research methodology, and career development skills to national and international students.
"Disaster Risk Reduction = Integration of Science and Society", Dr. Jalal
Honours and Awards
ï‚§ Chinese Government Scholarship (2020–2023)
ï‚§ Jiangsu Jasmine Government Scholarship (2017–2019)
ï‚§ Nanjing University Student Cadre Award (2018)
ï‚§ Grameen Bank and Jamil Scholarship Award (2007)
Research Areas
ï‚§ Tropical cyclone (TC)-related weather extremes (strong winds and heavy rainfall)
ï‚§ Drought and climate extremes (temperature and precipitation extremes)
ï‚§ Machine learning and deep learning applications in TC climatology (genesis, track, intensity, size)
ï‚§ Ocean-atmosphere teleconnections related to cyclones and climate extremes
Skills
Programming and Software Skills:
Artificial Intelligence:
Linux Proficiency:
Research and Academic Writing:
Scientific Tools and Resources:
Assistant Professor
Institute of Disaster Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, (December 30, 2024 – present)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China (September 2024 – October 2024)
Typhoon Research Center, College of Ocean Science, Jeju National University, South Korea (June 2023 – May 2024)
Lecturer
Teacher for NCL, MATLAB, Python, CDO, and scientific paper writing courses at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (2018 – 2024).
Research Assistant
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China (June 2019 – September 2020)
Macquarie University, Australia (December 2016 – April 2017)
Intern at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) NICHE project on "Capacity Development on Adaptation and Disaster Management in Water Sector Related to Climate Change" (January 2015 – May 2015)
Founder and Director
Research and Skill Development Society, Dhaka, 911±¬ÁÏ (https://rsds-bd.org/founder-and-director/)
Center for Weather and Climate Research (https://rsds-bd.org/center-for-weather-and-climate-research/)
Dr. Jalal has provided scientific talk and professional training on Python, MATLAB, AI, NCL, CDO, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, research methodology (writing and publishing) and career development skills to national and international students at the following universities and organizations.
Universities and Organizations:
DM 6201: Disaster Forecast and Early Warning System
Introduction to the forecasting of hydro-meteorological hazards, Meteorology, Vertical and horizontal distribution of temperature and pressure, Types of clouds and precipitation, Measuring instruments, Weather phenomenon, Weather forecast and tools, Physiography Meteorology and Hydrology, Types of hydro-meteorological hazards, Basic elements of hydro-meteorological hazards (Intensity, density, exposed population and property), Measuring and presentation of the hydro-meteorological hazards (Scale, level and end user), Use of modern technology, Major stakeholders (Government, public and international institutions), Forecasting of hydro-meteorological hazards, Early warning system for different hazards.
San 6107: Institutional Aspects of Sanitation
Sanitation Governance: Definitions, debates, controversies; The different actors and decision making processes; Power relations among actors in the local and global levels: Gender, class & race relations and power asymmetries; Practices of coordination & decision making around contested water distribution; Contextualizing sanitation: the politics of urban waste; Formal and informal regulation, regulatory impact assessment; Case studies on regulatory frameworks around the world; Everyday sanitation from different perspectives; Sanitation history; Sanitation in colonial contexts; Shifting sanitation governance in light of justice concerns; Governance alternatives amongst the “crisis of imagination”.
Behaviour Change: Introduction to behaviour change; Behaviour change frameworks; Intervention design; Case studies.
Advocacy and Leadership: Concepts of Leadership; Vision and Strategy; Communication skills; Self-reflection and way forward.
Last Update: 13-May-2025