Professor, Institute of Water and Flood Management · Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Dr. Khan is a coastal and urban water management expert having more than 25 years of experience in research and teaching along with a strong track record of developing, managing and implementing consultancy and capacity-building projects. His advanced training and collaborative work with global multidisciplinary partners in multi-cultural settings in several countries led him to develop a broader interdisciplinary understanding of coastal and delta challenges, and placed him among the leading scientists having the capacity to integrate methods and approaches from various disciplines including water engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, spatial planning and landscape architecture. In his research, Dr. Khan explores critical issues related to water-, nature- and climate-sensitive infrastructure, urban flooding, community resilience, sustainable urban and delta development, adaptive delta management, adaptation pathways and tipping points, decision-making under uncertainty and…