Al Artat Bin Ali

Al Artat Bin Ali

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    Artat Ali is a PhD student in Earth System Science at Auburn University and a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant in the Department of Geosciences. His research focuses on geospatial analysis of climate change, heat stress, environmental risk, social vulnerability, and remote sensing applications. He works at the intersection of GIS, GeoAI, spatial modeling, and environmental data science to better understand how climate and human systems interact across space and time. Before joining Auburn, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he taught courses in remote sensing, geomatic surveying, map interpretation, and physical geography. His work has contributed to research on urban heat islands, flood-contamination risk, air pollution, and environmental change in both the United States and Bangladesh. He is committed to producing applied research that supports resilient communities, informed planning, and environmental decision-making.

    Education

    • PhD in Earth System Science Auburn University, USA Expected Spring 2027

    • Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information System Science Auburn University, USA Spring 2025

    • MS in Geography and Environmental Studies Auburn University, USA Summer 2024

    • MS in Physical Geography and Environment University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 2015

    • BS (Honors) in Geography and Environment University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 2014

    • BS (Honors) in Geography and Environment University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 2014

    Professional Experience

    Graduate Research Assistant, Research Support Program Project

    Department of Geosciences, Auburn University
    January 2026 – Present

    Contributes to a research project on urban resilience and social vulnerability related to climate change impacts in Mobile, Alabama. Responsibilities include collecting, processing, and analyzing spatial, environmental, and socio-demographic data, as well as supporting geospatial modeling, mapping, and interpretation of climate-related risks.

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Department of Geosciences, Auburn University
    August 2022 – December 2025

    Supported instruction in Concepts of Science and Global Geography. Taught multiple sections per semester, led lab activities, guided student projects, graded assignments, and provided one-on-one academic support to students.

    Graduate Research Assistant, USGS Project

    Department of Geosciences, Auburn University
    June 2023 – December 2024

    Worked on transforming remote sensing imagery into visually engaging educational products inspired by Earth as Art. Also contributed to the development of a VR-based immersive learning experience designed to increase student engagement in Earth science and STEM.

    Innovation



    Journals

    Ali, A.A.B., Mitra, C., Rishal, F.H. et al. (2026). Mapping and predicting urban heat island intensity hotspots through a space–time machine learning framework in         Bangladesh. Comput.Urban Sci. 6, 14 https://doi.org/10.1007/s43762-026-00249-6

    Ali, A.A.B., Nelson, J. (2025). Integrative multi-criteria geospatial modeling for assessing compound flood-contamination risks in vulnerable communities. Environ. Process. 12, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-025-00803-0

    Ali, A.A.B., Mitra, C. & Rahaman, S.K.N. (2025). Mapping the heat with spatial trends and emerging temperature hotspots in the Contiguous U.S. (CONUS) counties from 2000 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â to 2022. Spat. Inf. Res. 33, 35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41324-025-00634-z

    Rahaman, S.N., Nelson, J., & Ali, A.A.B. et al. (2024). A multivariate geostatistical framework to assess the spatio-temporal dynamics of air pollution and land surface         temperature in Bangladesh. Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-024-00418-9

    Ahmed, A., Ali, A.A.B., Mahboob, M., & Humaira, F. (2023). Comparison between Local and Global Methods to Develop AQI in Representing the Spatial Pattern of Air Quality         of Dhaka City. The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3329/dujees.v11i1.63716

    Toa, S.S., & Ali, A.A.B. (2022). A Remote Sensing-Based Approach to Identifying Spatio-Temporal Changes in Coastal Morphology in Bhola District, Bangladesh. Journal of         Engineering Advancements. https://doi.org/10.38032/jea.2022.03.002Â

    Ali, A.A.B., & Toa, S.S. (2022). Impact of riverbank erosion: A case study of Naria Upazila of Shariatpur District, Bangladesh. Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, 3(1),         18–30. https://doi.org/10.71016/hnjss/nw1ve943

    Islam, M.S., Akter, E., Debnath, P., Islam, M.S., & Ali, A.A.B. (2021). Characteristics of sediment in the inner shelf zone of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Maritime Journal, Special         Issue, June 2021, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh, 179-194. (ISSN 2520-1840)

    Khatun, H., Sumiya, N.N., & Ali, A.A.B. (2021). Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh: Does Population Density Matter?. The Dhaka University Journal of         Earth and Environmental Sciences, 8(2), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.3329/dujees.v8i2.54834  Â

    Book chapters

    Ali, A.A.B., Sumiya, N.N., Islam, M.S. (2023). Floods of Gorai-Madhumati and Arial Khan Rivers, Bangladesh. In: Islam, A., et al. Floods in the Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta. Springer Geography. Springer,         Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21086-0_22Â

    Sumiya, N.N., Ali, A.A.B., & Kabir, M. (2019). Flash floods in northeastern Bangladesh: Looking back-moving forward. In H. Khatun, A. Baqee, & H. Kabir (Eds.), People at Risk: Disaster and Despair (pp. 211-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 230). Disaster Research Training and Management Center (DRTMC), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

    Ali, A.A.B., & Khatun, H. (2018). Anthropogenic stress on resource exploitation: A study on Cox’s Bazar hill forests. In H. Khatun, N. Ahmad, A. Q. M. Mahbub, & H. Kabir (Eds.), Environment and Sustainable         Development in Bangladesh: Geographical Perspectives (pp. 197-218). Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.




    Engagement

    Artat Ali values public-facing science and community engagement. His outreach work includes heat-risk awareness activities at Auburn University, where he helped educate football tailgaters about heat exposure and mitigation through interactive demonstrations. He has also contributed to STEM engagement as a student organizer for Destination STEM, working with middle school students from rural and underserved communities across Alabama.

    Beyond the United States, he has supported environmental risk awareness workshops and air quality monitoring training in Bangladesh, helping communities better understand environmental hazards and practical monitoring methods. His outreach reflects a broader commitment to making geospatial science accessible, useful, and impactful for diverse audiences.

    Awards, Leadership, and Professional Service

    Artat Ali has received recognition for his academic achievements, research contributions, and professional involvement through competitive awards, fellowships, and conference support. His recent honors include the AAG Regional Development and Planning Specialty Group Ashok K. Dutt Award for Best Graduate Student Paper, as well as travel and research support from Auburn University. Beyond research, he plays an active leadership role as Director of Outreach and Engagement for the AAG Regional Development and Planning Specialty Group, contributing to outreach, professional engagement, and community-building initiatives within the discipline. His service experience also includes supporting student learning, academic events, and collaborative research activities, reflecting a strong commitment to scholarship, leadership, and the advancement of geospatial and environmental sciences.