Faiyad Rishal, College of Sciences and Mathematics Faculty and Staff

Short Bio

Faiyad is a geographer with a research focus on the human–environment interaction of climate and disaster risk, urban sustainability, GIS and remote sensing. He is currently teaching Science Labs in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University. He is also affiliated with the Citizen Science GIS Lab as a GIS Technician, where he works on UAV LiDAR applications and archaeological site mapping. 

Faiyad completed his M.S. in Geography and Environmental Studies at Auburn University, where his research explored land use–land cover change and the urban heat island effect using GIS and remotely sensed imagery. During his undergraduate studies at Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh, he led the Sustainable Campus Project, assessing energy-related carbon footprints and proposing mitigation strategies to achieve net-zero emissions. 

 In addition to his academic and research pursuits, he has held leadership roles in various social and university organizations, where he developed strong communication and team management skills. He has also worked in research organizations, published academic papers and presented his work at several international conferences.