Md Leion Hassan
B.Sc., MS
Department of Oceanography
University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331.
Founder, Chittagong University Nature Club (CUNC)
Founder, Center for Advanced Research and Innovation (CARI)
Md Leion Hassan
B.Sc., MS
Department of Oceanography
University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331.
Founder, Chittagong University Nature Club (CUNC)
Founder, Center for Advanced Research and Innovation (CARI)
About
I, Md Leion Hassan, an aspiring researcher, with a strong passion for aquatic ecosystem research, climate change, remote sensing applications, and living marine resources. I was born and raised in a small village of Netrokona district, Dhaka, Bangladesh, which is so far from sea.
The curiosity to the sea lead me to achieve my B.Sc and MS degree in Oceanography from country's prominent institution university of Chittagong. My academic journey has been dedicated to exploring phytoplankton ecology, marine biodiversity, and oceanographic processes, with a specific focus on phytoplankton phenology in the Bay of Bengal using satellite oceanography for my undergraduate and graduate theses.
Beyond my academic coursework, I have actively participated in multidisciplinary research projects related to marine phytoplankton, seaweed ecology, carbon sequestration, coastal and marine environment, and aquaculture. My work integrates remote sensing, GIS, statistical modeling, and laboratory analysis, enabling me to conduct robust data-driven research and contribute to marine conservation efforts. I have also gained valuable experience in scientific writing, project management, and financial reporting through my role as a research assistant in various funded projects.
Instead of confining myself to classroom study, I participated in various voluntary and extracurricular activities throughout my student life. I used to refresh my mind through voluntary work, reading books, and sports in my spare time. It is a matter of pride to mention that I was the founder and president of ‘The Chittagong University Nature Club’ from March 2020 to September 2023 in association with the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. More so, I was an active member of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) from December 2017 to 2019. My academic study and involvement in extracurricular and voluntary works have made me a socially responsible and conscientious human being with a strong passion for pursuing a higher degree to become an expert in the desired field.