Project 1 (Group): Inspection of short-term Chlorophyll Change in the Arabian Sea

Type: Research Project (Remote Sensing & Oceanography Lab)

• 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 other environmental or data-related factors also play roles.

Project 2: Tropical Cyclone Vulnerability Assessment of the Eastern Coast of Bangladesh

Type: B.Sc. Research Project

• Vulnerability mapping used 11 spatial criteria, covering elevation, slope, land use, population density, literacy, and access to shelters/roads.
• About 32% of the study area was found to be at very high risk, especially 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.