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IFTA ALAM SHOBUJ

IFTA ALAM SHOBUJ

Lecturer

Department of Disaster Management & Resilience
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS)

ifta.alam@bup.edu.bd

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

Biography

Ifta Alam Shobuj is a dedicated and passionate young academic and researcher with a strong educational background in the field of disaster management. He obtained both his BSS and MSS in Disaster Management & Resilience from the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). Currently, he serves as a lecturer in the Department of Disaster Management & Resilience at BUP, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to aspiring future disaster managers. Before joining BUP, Ifta gained practical experience in diverse dimensions such as disaster and emergency management, climate change adaptation, climate-resilient smart agriculture, and climate financing while working at the international NGO ActionAid Bangladesh. His research interests encompass a broad spectrum, including human dimensions, human perception, mental health, disaster preparedness assessment, vulnerability, GIS, and remote sensing. More specifically, his current research focuses on the multidimensional assessment of disaster preparedness and vulnerability, flood management, and risk assessment in different climate-vulnerable areas in Bangladesh. 

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Education
S.S.C, Ideal School and College
H.S.C, Dhaka College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Journal Publication
1. Rahman, M. M., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, M. T., Alam,E., Islam, M. K., & Hossain, M. K. (2025). Flood impact on men’s mentalhealth: Evidence from flood-prone areas of Bangladesh. Frontiers in PublicHealth, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1529558
2. Rahman, Md. M., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, Md. M. H., Ali,H. M., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E., & Islam, Md. K. (2025). Knowledge,attitude, and practices towards lightning among vulnerable group: A case studyon Agri farmers and fishermen. Sustainable Environment, 11(1),2464373.https://doi.org/10.1080/27658511.2025.2464373
3. Rahman, M. M., Jahan, I., U-Shah, F., Shahide, A. M.S., Alam Shobuj, I., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E., & Islam, M. K. (2025).Public perception on plastic pollution: A web-based study in Dhaka City,Bangladesh. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 710.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21959-2
4. Rahman, M. M.,Shobuj, I. A., Islam, Md. R., Islam, Md. R., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E.,Hattawi, K. S. A., & Islam, M. K. (2024). Flood preparedness in ruralflood-prone area: A holistic assessment approach in Bangladesh. Geomatics,Natural Hazards and Risk, 15(1), 2379599. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2024.2379599
5. Rahman, M. M., Nasrin, J. A., Shobuj, I. A., Uddin,A., Mahmud, A., & Hossain, Md. T. (2025). Cyclone-disaster preparedness infishing community: A study on Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh. InternationalJournal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 116, 105100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.105100
6. Rahman,M. M., Islam, M. R., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, M. T., Ahsan, M. N., Alam,E., Al Hattawi, K. S., & Islam, M. K. (2024). An index-based holistic approach to evaluate flood preparedness: Evidence from Bangladesh. Frontiers in Climate, 6, 1479495. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2024.1479495
7. Rahman, M. M., Shobuj, I. A., TanvirHossain, M., & Tasnim, F. (2023). Impact of Disaster on mental health ofwomen: A case study on 2022 flash flood in Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 96, 103935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103935
8. Rahman,M. M., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, M. M. H., & Hossain, M. T. (2023).Public perception toward lightning in a lightning-prone area of Bangladesh.International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 89, 103638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103638
9. Rahman,M. M., Tanni, K. N., Roy, T., Islam, M. R., Al Raji Rumi, M. A., Sadman Sakib,M., Abdul Quader, M., Bhuiyan, N.-U.-I., Shobuj, I. A., Sayara Rahman,A., Haque, M. I., Faruk, F., Tahsan, F., Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Md.Towfiqul Islam, A. R. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards DengueFever Among Slum Dwellers: A Case Study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.International Journal of Public Health, 68, 1605364. https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2023.1605364
10. Rahman, M. M., Chisty, M. A., Alam, M. A.,Sakib, M. S., Quader, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Halim, M. A., & Rahman,F. (2022). Knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students of Bangladesh. PLOS ONE, 17(6), e0270684. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270684
11. Rahman, M. M., Khan, S. J., Tanni, K. N.,Sakib, M. S., Quader, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Uddin, A., & Aryal, K.R. (2022). Holistic Individual Fire Preparedness in Informal Settlements,Bangladesh. Fire Technology, 61(3), 1129–1156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-022-01340-0
12. Rahman, M. M., Nabila, I. A., Sakib, M. S.,Silvia, N. J., Galib, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Hasan, L., Chisty, M. A.,Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Islam, A. R. M. T. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude, andPractices towards Lightning in Bangladesh. Sustainability, 14(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14010448
13. Rahman, M. M., Nabila, I. A., Sakib, M. S.,Silvia, N. J., Galib, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Hasan, L., Chisty, M. A.,Rahman, F., Towfiqul Islam, A. R. M., Almohamad, H., Al-Mutiry, M., & Abdo,H. G. (2022). Status and Individual View toward Lightning among UniversityStudents of Bangladesh. Sustainability, 14(15), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159314
14. Rahman, M. M., Tasnim, F., Quader, M. A.,Bhuiyan, M. N.-U.-I., Sakib, M. S., Tabassum, R., Shobuj, I. A., Hasan,L., Chisty, M. A., Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Islam, A. R. M. T. (2022).Perceived Noise Pollution and Self-Reported Health Status among AdultPopulation of Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Research andPublic Health, 19(4), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042394
15. Rahman,M. M., Chisty, M. A., Sakib, M. S., Quader, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Alam,M. A., Halim, Md. A., & Rahman, F. (2021). Status and perception toward theCOVID-19 vaccine: A cross-sectional online survey among adult population ofBangladesh. Health Science Reports, 4(4), e451. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.451
16. Rahman,M. M., Jhinuk, J. M., Nabila, N. H., Yeasmin, M. T. M., Shobuj, I. A.,Sayma, T. H., Faruk, F., & Shah, S. H. (2021). Knowledge, Attitude, andPractices towards COVID-19 during the Rapid Rise Period: A Cross-SectionalSurvey among Public University Students of Bangladesh. SciMedicine Journal,3(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-0302-4
17. Rahman, M. M., Tanni, K. N., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E.,Al Hattaw, K. S., & Islam, M. K. (2025). Multidimensional VulnerabilityAssessment for Floods: Evidence From Flood-Prone Areas of Bangladesh. Journalof Flood Risk Management, 18(3), e70089.https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.70089
18. Rahman, M. M., Shobuj, I. A., Alam, S., Sadia, A. M., Khanam, S.,Hossain, Md. T., & Alam, E. (2025). The unforeseen tide: Exploring mentalhealth impacts of the 2024 flash flood in Bangladesh. BMC Public Health,25(1), 2728. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24118-9
19. Rahman, M. M., Islam, S., Mahi, N. A., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, S.,Haque, A. H. M. R., Meem, T. T., Alam, F., Hossain, Md. T., & Alam, E.(2025). Public View Towards Fire Insurance: A Study on Fire Hazard-Prone UrbanAreas, Bangladesh. Public Organization Review.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-025-00973-3
20. Rahman, M. M., Alam, S., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, M. M. H., Hossain, M. T.,Rahman, F., Hossain, M. K., Alam, E., & Islam, M. K. (2025). Mental healthconsequences of the 2024 Feni flash flood in Bangladesh: Prevalence and riskfactors. Frontiers in Public Health,13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1687943
21. Rahman, M. M., Alam, S., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, M. M. H., Hossain, M. T.,Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Islam, M. K. (2025). Livelihood disruption andpsychological distress following the 2024 flash flood in Bangladesh. ScientificReports, 15(1), 27142. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13418-0
22. Al Hattawi, K. S., Rahman, M. M., Alam, E., Shobuj, I.A., & Hossain, M. T. (2026). Prevalence and associated factors ofdepression, anxiety, and stress among flood-affected women in Bangladesh: Acase study following 2024 flash flood. Frontiers in Public Health, 14.https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1830406

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Conference Papers
1. Shobuj, I. A., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Impact ofrecent flood on mental health in flood-prone areas of Sylhet division, Bangladesh. 10th International Water Conference and Flood Management,CIRDAP. https://icwfm2025.com/

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Books
1. Kabir, F., Ahmed, Dr. I., Bhargava, Dr. M. B., Md. Irfanullah, Dr. H.,Selim, Dr. S., Alam, K. M., Anjum, T., & Shobuj, I. A. (2025). 10 Years ofWater Discourse in Bangladesh: The Contribution of Water Museum (1st ed., Vol.1). ULAB Press.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Researchs

Disaster Management, Human Psychology, Mental Health, Flood Management, Disaster Resilience.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Awards
Received Dean's Letter of Appreciation, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Several times). Awarded with BUP (Bangladesh University of Professionals) Scholarship ( Several times). Awarded with Vice Chancellor Merit Scholarship, BUP.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Courses
Previous Semester 
  • DMR-1107:  Academic Reading and Writing
  • DMR 5209 : Hydrological Hazard Risk Reduction 
  • DMR 2109 : Hydrometeorological Hazards
  • PA-2420: Disaster Management and Climate Change
  •  DMR4103: Project Management in Disaster Studies
Currently Teaching
  • DMR-2208: Laboratory Work on Quantitative Analysis 
  • DMR-2205 : Early Warning, Forecasting, and Management
  • DMR-5101: Advanced Theories in Disaster Management
  • DMR 4103 : Project Management in Disaster Studies

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

S.S.C, Ideal School and College
H.S.C, Dhaka College
Honors, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Masters, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

1. Rahman, M. M., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, M. T., Alam,E., Islam, M. K., & Hossain, M. K. (2025). Flood impact on men’s mentalhealth: Evidence from flood-prone areas of Bangladesh. Frontiers in PublicHealth, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1529558
2. Rahman, Md. M., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, Md. M. H., Ali,H. M., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E., & Islam, Md. K. (2025). Knowledge,attitude, and practices towards lightning among vulnerable group: A case studyon Agri farmers and fishermen. Sustainable Environment, 11(1),2464373.https://doi.org/10.1080/27658511.2025.2464373
3. Rahman, M. M., Jahan, I., U-Shah, F., Shahide, A. M.S., Alam Shobuj, I., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E., & Islam, M. K. (2025).Public perception on plastic pollution: A web-based study in Dhaka City,Bangladesh. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 710.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21959-2
4. Rahman, M. M.,Shobuj, I. A., Islam, Md. R., Islam, Md. R., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E.,Hattawi, K. S. A., & Islam, M. K. (2024). Flood preparedness in ruralflood-prone area: A holistic assessment approach in Bangladesh. Geomatics,Natural Hazards and Risk, 15(1), 2379599. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2024.2379599
5. Rahman, M. M., Nasrin, J. A., Shobuj, I. A., Uddin,A., Mahmud, A., & Hossain, Md. T. (2025). Cyclone-disaster preparedness infishing community: A study on Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh. InternationalJournal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 116, 105100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.105100
6. Rahman,M. M., Islam, M. R., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, M. T., Ahsan, M. N., Alam,E., Al Hattawi, K. S., & Islam, M. K. (2024). An index-based holistic approach to evaluate flood preparedness: Evidence from Bangladesh. Frontiers in Climate, 6, 1479495. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2024.1479495
7. Rahman, M. M., Shobuj, I. A., TanvirHossain, M., & Tasnim, F. (2023). Impact of Disaster on mental health ofwomen: A case study on 2022 flash flood in Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 96, 103935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103935
8. Rahman,M. M., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, M. M. H., & Hossain, M. T. (2023).Public perception toward lightning in a lightning-prone area of Bangladesh.International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 89, 103638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103638
9. Rahman,M. M., Tanni, K. N., Roy, T., Islam, M. R., Al Raji Rumi, M. A., Sadman Sakib,M., Abdul Quader, M., Bhuiyan, N.-U.-I., Shobuj, I. A., Sayara Rahman,A., Haque, M. I., Faruk, F., Tahsan, F., Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Md.Towfiqul Islam, A. R. (2023). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards DengueFever Among Slum Dwellers: A Case Study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.International Journal of Public Health, 68, 1605364. https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2023.1605364
10. Rahman, M. M., Chisty, M. A., Alam, M. A.,Sakib, M. S., Quader, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Halim, M. A., & Rahman,F. (2022). Knowledge, attitude, and hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students of Bangladesh. PLOS ONE, 17(6), e0270684. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270684
11. Rahman, M. M., Khan, S. J., Tanni, K. N.,Sakib, M. S., Quader, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Uddin, A., & Aryal, K.R. (2022). Holistic Individual Fire Preparedness in Informal Settlements,Bangladesh. Fire Technology, 61(3), 1129–1156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-022-01340-0
12. Rahman, M. M., Nabila, I. A., Sakib, M. S.,Silvia, N. J., Galib, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Hasan, L., Chisty, M. A.,Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Islam, A. R. M. T. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude, andPractices towards Lightning in Bangladesh. Sustainability, 14(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14010448
13. Rahman, M. M., Nabila, I. A., Sakib, M. S.,Silvia, N. J., Galib, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Hasan, L., Chisty, M. A.,Rahman, F., Towfiqul Islam, A. R. M., Almohamad, H., Al-Mutiry, M., & Abdo,H. G. (2022). Status and Individual View toward Lightning among UniversityStudents of Bangladesh. Sustainability, 14(15), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159314
14. Rahman, M. M., Tasnim, F., Quader, M. A.,Bhuiyan, M. N.-U.-I., Sakib, M. S., Tabassum, R., Shobuj, I. A., Hasan,L., Chisty, M. A., Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Islam, A. R. M. T. (2022).Perceived Noise Pollution and Self-Reported Health Status among AdultPopulation of Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Research andPublic Health, 19(4), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042394
15. Rahman,M. M., Chisty, M. A., Sakib, M. S., Quader, M. A., Shobuj, I. A., Alam,M. A., Halim, Md. A., & Rahman, F. (2021). Status and perception toward theCOVID-19 vaccine: A cross-sectional online survey among adult population ofBangladesh. Health Science Reports, 4(4), e451. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.451
16. Rahman,M. M., Jhinuk, J. M., Nabila, N. H., Yeasmin, M. T. M., Shobuj, I. A.,Sayma, T. H., Faruk, F., & Shah, S. H. (2021). Knowledge, Attitude, andPractices towards COVID-19 during the Rapid Rise Period: A Cross-SectionalSurvey among Public University Students of Bangladesh. SciMedicine Journal,3(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-0302-4
17. Rahman, M. M., Tanni, K. N., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, Md. T., Alam, E.,Al Hattaw, K. S., & Islam, M. K. (2025). Multidimensional VulnerabilityAssessment for Floods: Evidence From Flood-Prone Areas of Bangladesh. Journalof Flood Risk Management, 18(3), e70089.https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.70089
18. Rahman, M. M., Shobuj, I. A., Alam, S., Sadia, A. M., Khanam, S.,Hossain, Md. T., & Alam, E. (2025). The unforeseen tide: Exploring mentalhealth impacts of the 2024 flash flood in Bangladesh. BMC Public Health,25(1), 2728. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24118-9
19. Rahman, M. M., Islam, S., Mahi, N. A., Shobuj, I. A., Hossain, S.,Haque, A. H. M. R., Meem, T. T., Alam, F., Hossain, Md. T., & Alam, E.(2025). Public View Towards Fire Insurance: A Study on Fire Hazard-Prone UrbanAreas, Bangladesh. Public Organization Review.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-025-00973-3
20. Rahman, M. M., Alam, S., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, M. M. H., Hossain, M. T.,Rahman, F., Hossain, M. K., Alam, E., & Islam, M. K. (2025). Mental healthconsequences of the 2024 Feni flash flood in Bangladesh: Prevalence and riskfactors. Frontiers in Public Health,13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1687943
21. Rahman, M. M., Alam, S., Shobuj, I. A., Santo, M. M. H., Hossain, M. T.,Rahman, F., Alam, E., & Islam, M. K. (2025). Livelihood disruption andpsychological distress following the 2024 flash flood in Bangladesh. ScientificReports, 15(1), 27142. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13418-0
22. Al Hattawi, K. S., Rahman, M. M., Alam, E., Shobuj, I.A., & Hossain, M. T. (2026). Prevalence and associated factors ofdepression, anxiety, and stress among flood-affected women in Bangladesh: Acase study following 2024 flash flood. Frontiers in Public Health, 14.https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1830406

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

1. Shobuj, I. A., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Impact ofrecent flood on mental health in flood-prone areas of Sylhet division, Bangladesh. 10th International Water Conference and Flood Management,CIRDAP. https://icwfm2025.com/

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

1. Kabir, F., Ahmed, Dr. I., Bhargava, Dr. M. B., Md. Irfanullah, Dr. H.,Selim, Dr. S., Alam, K. M., Anjum, T., & Shobuj, I. A. (2025). 10 Years ofWater Discourse in Bangladesh: The Contribution of Water Museum (1st ed., Vol.1). ULAB Press.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Disaster Management, Human Psychology, Mental Health, Flood Management, Disaster Resilience.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Received Dean's Letter of Appreciation, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Several times). Awarded with BUP (Bangladesh University of Professionals) Scholarship ( Several times). Awarded with Vice Chancellor Merit Scholarship, BUP.

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026

Previous Semester 
  • DMR-1107:  Academic Reading and Writing
  • DMR 5209 : Hydrological Hazard Risk Reduction 
  • DMR 2109 : Hydrometeorological Hazards
  • PA-2420: Disaster Management and Climate Change
  •  DMR4103: Project Management in Disaster Studies
Currently Teaching
  • DMR-2208: Laboratory Work on Quantitative Analysis 
  • DMR-2205 : Early Warning, Forecasting, and Management
  • DMR-5101: Advanced Theories in Disaster Management
  • DMR 4103 : Project Management in Disaster Studies

Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026