Sukonno Chakma

Sukonno Chakma

Project 1: Chlorophyll Change in the Arabian Sea

Project 1: Chlorophyll Change in the Arabian Sea

Title: Inspection of Short-term Chlorophyll Change in the Arabian Sea
Type: Research Project (Remote Sensing & Oceanography Lab)
Key Points:

  • Nine out of ten cyclones showed increased chlorophyll concentration, with pre-monsoon cyclones producing stronger enhancements.

  • Cyclone intensity had only a negligible positive correlation with chlorophyll increase (r = 0.13).

  • Translation speed showed a moderate negative correlation (r = –0.41), meaning slower cyclones drive greater chlorophyll blooms.

  • Exceptional cases (like Hikaa and Luban) suggest that other environmental or data-related factors also play roles.

Project 2: Tropical Cyclone Vulnerability in Bangladesh

Title: Tropical Cyclone Vulnerability Assessment of the Eastern Coast of Bangladesh
Type: B.Sc. Research Project
Key Points:

  • Vulnerability mapping used 11 spatial criteria, covering elevation, slope, land use, population density, literacy, and access to shelters/roads.

  • Approximately 32% of the study area was identified as being at very high risk, particularly in Mirsharai, Sandwip, Sitakunda, and Kutubdia.

  • Social vulnerability is highest where population density is high and literacy is low, compounding risks for women and disabled populations.

  • Mitigation capacity (shelters, healthcare, road networks) reduces risk in some regions, but gaps remain that require urgent infrastructure and community interventions.