Dr. Zahidul Islam
Dr. Zahidul Islam(Ph.D., PEng.) is a Senior Manager at River Engineering and Technical Services section, Environmental Knowledge and Prediction branch, Department of Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta. He leads the River Hazard Management unit, a team of professional engineers and geoscientists responsible for contributing to provincial flood response and recovery efforts, providing river engineering expertise to internal and external clients, and leading provincial flood and fluvial hazard identification initiatives. Dr. Islam is the current Chair of Hydrotechnical Division Council of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Practice Review Board.
Sessions in which Dr. Zahidul Islam participates
Tuesday 29 October, 2024
Water is one of our most vital resources, and its management is becoming increasingly complex in the face of climate change, population growth, and competing demands from agriculture, industry, and municipalities. This panel will delve into how geospatial technologies are revolutionizing water policy by providing the data-driven insights needed for smarter decision-making.Join leading experts from academia, provincial and federal gov...
The government of Alberta manages the production of riverine flood studies under the provincial Flood Hazard Identification Program, to assist communities in keeping Albertans safe and protecting their properties from floods. Flood maps improve public safety, support emergency management, and help us build safer and more resilient communities. The government of Alberta also manages the production of alluvial fan studies to help Albertans learn about flood risks in the steep terrain of Alberta...
