Faculty Profile
Mst. Tanzila Aktar Shawon
BURP, MURP, MSc (JU)
Lecturer
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Pabna University of Science and Technology
Pabna, Bangladesh
Contact Information
tanzila.urp@pust.ac.bd (Office)
shawonurp17ju44@gmail.com (Personal)
Total Publications: 16
Education (3)
- MSc in Remote Sensing and GIS (2022), Jahangirnagar University
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning (2019), Jahangirnagar University (Position First)
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (2018), Jahangirnagar University (Position First)
Teaching Experience (1)
- Lecturer: 8 February 2026 – Present
Administrative or Other Experience (1)
- Assistant Urban Planner (December 2023-February 2026), Sheltech Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Research Interests (4)
- Urban Sustainability
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Transportation Management Planning
- Environment & Disaster Management Planning
External Affiliation (4)
- Member, Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) (ID: 1826)
- General Member, WAEPA Bangladesh (ID: G-075)
- Member, Building Approval Committee: Ishwardi Municipality, Pabna, Bangladesh
- Member, Building Approval Committee: Atgharia Municipality, Pabna, Bangladesh
Awards & Recognition (10)
- 2020: Prime Minister Gold Medal Award (For securing the highest CGPA in the Faculty)
- 2022: Research Grant (Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Govt. of Bangladesh): For MSc research.
- 2022: Government General Scholarship for BURP Examination, 2018
- 2020-2021: NST Fellowship (Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh): For MURP research.
- 2015-2018: Jahangirnagar University Scholarships (1st year to 4th year): A stipend for the top 50% of students
- 2012: Govt. General Scholarship (SSC Examination equivalent to O Level)
- 2010: Govt. Talent-pool Scholarship (Class-8)
- 2010: 1st position (Category: Essay Writing) in National Children’s Award Competition
- 2008: 2nd position (Category: Debate) in Children’s Seasonal Competition
- 2007: Govt. Talent-pool Scholarship (Class-5)
Journal Articles (11)
- Roy, S., Biswas, A., Shawon, M.T.A., Akter, S. and Rahman, M. M. (2024). Land use and meteorological influences on dengue transmission dynamics in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Bulletin of the National Research Centre 48, 32. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-024-01188-0
- Shawon M.T.A., Rahman M.M., Mahmud A., Ahmmed M.Z. and Sharmin S. (2024) Earthquake Vulnerability Mapping Using Binary Comparison Matrix and Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) In Lalmatia, Dhaka. J Geogr Nat Disasters. 14: 295.
- Biswas, A., Roy, S., Shawon, M.T.A. and Rahman, M. M. (2023). Predicting structure use with machine learning algorithm: Model validation approach for DAP data. Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners Vol. 16, pp. 19-39. ISSN 2075-9363.
- Uddin, M. M., Hossain, S. M. N., Shawon, M. T. A., Fahim, A. U., Sharmin, S. and Rahman, M. M. (2023). Addressing the Fire Safety Problems in Shopping Centres of Dhaka City: A Case Study on Some Selected Shopping Centres in Mirpur Area. International Journal of Engineering Science Technologies, 7(6), 1-16. doi: 10.29121/IJOEST.v7. i6.2023.539
- Shawon, M.T.A., Rahman, M. M. and Ahmmed, M.Z. (2021). Municipal Solid Waste Management and Environmental Awareness: Household Survey Study on Dhamrai Municipality. Research and Reviews: Journal of Environmental Sciences, 3(2), 1–15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4911432
- Akter, J., Shawon, M.T.A. and Rahman, M. M., (2021). Urban Density Influence on Travel and Mode choice Behavior of Savar Municipality: Household Survey Study. Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic Management, 2(2), 1–20. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5082057
- Shawon, M.T.A., Mahmud, M. A., Rahman, M. M. and Ubaura, M. (2020). Building Vulnerability Assessment and Social Appraisal of Retrofit in Lalmatia, Dhaka. The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLIV, 2020 printed in August 2021, ISSN 1682-422.
- Rahman, M. M., Shawon, M.T.A. and Sharmin, S. (2020). Walkability and Pedestrian Settings in Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka City: Approach of Sidewalk Condition Index (SCI) and Perception. Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic Management. 1(2), 1-16. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3931659
- Ahmmed, M.Z., Ali, M.E., Shawon, M.T.A. and Huq, S.M.M. (2019). Mother and Child Health: A Case Study on Teghori-Kalagachi Mauza in Chuadanga Sadar Upazila. The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XLIII, 2019 printed in January 2021, ISSN 1682-422.
- Ahmmed, M.Z., Ali, M.E., Shawon, M.T.A. and Huq, S.M.M. (2018). Elderly Peoples Health Situation at Hapania Mauza of Atghoria Upazila, Pabna District. The Jahangirnagar Review, Part II: Social Science, Vol. XXXIX, 2015 Printed in June 2018, ISSN 1682-422.
- Ahmmed, M.Z., Rahman, S., Ali, M.E., Shawon, M.T.A. and Huq, S.M.M. (2017). Health and Hygiene, Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior: A Case Study at Hapania Mauza of Atghoria Upazila in Pabna District. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), Volume 7(12), India, ISSN 2250-3153.
Conference Proceedings (4)
- Identification of the Relationship Between LST And NDVI On Madaripur District Using Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS Imagery Data. 6th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), 19-20 February 2023, UIU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Food Safety and Environmental Awareness of Street Food Vending: A Case Study on Savar Municipality. 5th ICSD International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), 19-20 February 2022, UIU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Evaluating earthquake vulnerability using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and social appraisal of retrofitting in Lalmatia, Dhaka. 1st Croatian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 22-24 March 2021, Zagreb, Croatia.
- Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management System. 4th International Conference on Bangladesh Environment (ICBEN-4), 26-28 December 2020, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Published Book Chapter (1)
- Satu, S. A., Shawon, M. T. A., Fahim, A. and Rahman, M. M. (2023). Travel Behavior Pattern and COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study among the Residents of Dhaka (Chapter Two). In A. Hussain (Ed.), COVID-19: Social Science Perspectives (pp. 41-61). Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
Conducted Courses (1)
- URP 1201: Urban Planning Theories and Principles
