Education

PhD                 Geomorphology, Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, 2010.

M.Sc.               Geoinformatics, University of Twente - ITC, Netherlands, 1998.

M.Sc.               Geography, Punjab University (PU), Pakistan, 1990.

B.Sc.               Geography (Majors; Geology & Chemistry), Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan, 1986.

B.Ed.               Science, Allama   Iqbal Open University, Pakistan, 1994.

GCLTHE         Graduate Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, CDU, Australia, 2012.

Key Competencies

Geomorphologist with expertise in GIS, Earth and Environment Science.

Strong command over Data Science and IT along with a certification in the applications of the latest tools in spatial data analytics and certification in higher education teaching and learning.

Current disciplinary research engagement in geomorphology and pedagogical in drone/spatial technologies, augmented reality, and their applications in STEM teaching and learning.

Contributions to teaching and learning resources in Earth and Environmental Science as author, editor, and co-editor e.g., books Sustainable Energy and Environment: An Earth System Approach and the Earth Crust

I teach ( or have taught) a diverse range of courses at NUS spanning various academic levels from 1000 to 6000, including physical geography (e.g., biophysical environment), earth science (e.g., planet earth), elements of social sciences (e.g., energy future), and GIS (e.g., spatial data handling) e.g., 

Graduate Courses

GE6211 Spatial Data Science (number of students[n]=16-36; topics covered - spatial data mining, big data analytics, spatial uncertainty, spatial simulations, geostatistical analysis, web and online GIS, location-based services, spatial modelling, AI-IoT & SDH, multicriteria evaluation & spatial decision support systems, collaborative spatial decision-making).

GE5226 GIS Application (n=30-50; GIS workflows; network analysis, public health, urban heat island, and geospatial analysis with social media, remote sensing applications in modern municipalities.)

Undergraduate Courses

GE4212 Environment Modelling (n= 40-50; overview of models and modelling, system thinking, modelling processes and model formulation, ecological models, epidemic dynamics, system dynamics, modelling steps, analytical and numerical modelling, validation models, environmental modelling with GIS & RS, uncertainty and scaling issues.)

GE3256 Earth Surface Processes, Landform and Ecosystem (n=30-50; Characterizing the Earth surface; overlapping spheres, cycles and systems, timescales and changes in controls, tectonic processes, isostatic and eustatic variations, weathering and mass movement, geomorphological processes and landforms, descriptions of ecosystems - leaf and tree, functions and services, climate change and ecosystem dynamics.

GE3254 Energy Futures, Environment and Sustainability (n=54-113; global energy resources, energy conversion and distribution, fossil fuels recovery and technology, environmental impacts of fossil fuels, sustainability, our ecological footprints and planetary boundaries, climate change and sustainable energy challenges, renewable energy integration and viability, future sustainable energy system design.)

XD3103 Planet Earth (n=41-77; solar system and planet formation, climate and oceans, geological evolution of Earth, plate tectonics, the rock cycle and rocks, volcanism and volcanoes, sedimentary environments, metamorphism, mountains and orogeny, the evolution of life on Earth, and distribution of natural resources).

GE2229 Water and Environment (n=182-190; water cycle, groundwater, catchment hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, hydrometeorological hazards, global oceans, water and health, potable water, and wastewater treatment).

GE2220 Terrestrial and Coastal Environments (n= 160-200; introduction to geomorphology, plate tectonics, weathering, soil, slope processes, fluvial processes, fluvial forms, glacial landscapes, aeolian landscapes, and coastal processes and landforms)

HS2907 Earth and Beyond (n=250-400; solar system, planets near and far, earth’s spheres and cycles, planetary defence, plate tectonics, metamorphism, discovering minerals, volcanism, geological evolutions, identifying rocks, origin, and variety of life, comparing planets, climate what-ifs, a mission to Mars, our future beyond earth).

GE2215 Introduction to GIS ( n=80-100; introduction to GIS, raster and vector data models, spatial data visualization and representation, spatial reference and coordinate systems, geometric transformation, spatial data quality, spatial data editing, vector data analysis, rater data analysis, spatial statistics)

GES1004/GESS1002 The Biophysical Environment of Singapore (n=187-447; rock cycle and plate tectonics, Singapore’s geology, mineral and rocks, weather, climate, topography, slopes, soils, soil erosion, and climate and sea-level change, and coastal processes and landforms).

I encourage and eagerly embrace graduate research pertaining to the fields of Earth science, environmental studies, and geospatial science.

Current Supervision

I am the advisor (and/or co-advisor) for the following doctoral and master's research students. 

Current Doctoral Research Students

Zhang, T. Modeling the response of sediment load to climate change in High Mountain Asia. Doctoral Fellow, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.  

Yin, S. Variation of day-scale water-sediment extremes in the Yellow River Basin and its response to climate change and human activities. PhD (Visiting Fellow), Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Current Master's Research Students

Liyu, P. Deploying ecological land to alleviate urban heat in Guangzhou-Foshan Metropolitan Area, a perspective from patch and network. MS Applied GIS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Xinyan, X. Evaluating street space quality in high-density cities using street view images and urban big data. Evaluating street space quality in high-density cities using street view images and urban big data. MS Applied GIS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Jiaqi, Z. Spatial and Temporal Visualization and Analysis of Crime Incidents in Oakland. MS Applied GIS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Ratnam, M.F. Applications of GIS in Education. MS Applied GIS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Rui, l. Public Housing Price Analysis in Singapore. MS Applied GIS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Lin, L, X. Spatial data mining to understand and creation of a tool to model HDB resale flat prices in Singapore. MS Applied GIS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Successful Completions

I have supervised the following postgraduate and honours theses dealing with a range of topics related to Physical Geography, GIS, Geomorphology, Agriculture and Environment Science.

Yang, Y.  (2023) Landscape Function Evaluation and Impact Mechanism: Ecology-Recreation Coordination of Wuhan Lake Parks. PhD (Visiting Fellow), Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Kun, L. J. (2023) Understanding The Potential Benefits and Challenges of the Regional Cooperation in Hydrogen Energy Through A Case Student Of the EU. Honours Thesis, Global Studies, National University of Singapore.

An, L. Z. (2023) Supervised Machine Learning Model to Predict HDB Resale Prices Using Geospatial Indicators/ Identify Top Factors Influencing HDB Resale Prices. MS Applied GIS Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Nan, L. (2023) Urban Resilience Evaluation in Response to COVID-19 - The Case of Shenzhen Sub-districts, China. MS Applied GIS Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Yuyan, L. (2023) Hospital Accessibility Analysis Based on Urban Traffic Conditions. MS Applied GIS Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore. 

Dhara, V. S.S.(2022) Role of Epistemic Uncertainty in Flood Risk Assessment: A Case Study of the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam. PhD, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.  

Binbin, M. (2022) Evolution and Optimization of an Ecological Network in Nanchang. MSc (Visiting Fellow), Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Laiwan, L (2021) GIS application in emergency services. MS Applied GIS Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.  

Zhang, T. (2021) Separating the impacts of climate and human activities on runoff changes in the source region of the Yellow River. ISM, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Sharmili, D. (2020) MCDA-GIS-Based Framework for Wind Energy: A Future Energy trade prospect between Singapore and Laos. MCDA-GIS-Based Framework for Wind Energy: A Future Energy trade prospect between Singapore and Laos 

Wong, S.H. (2020) The Impact of Speed Cameras on Reducing Road Traffic Accidents in Singapore. MS Applied GIS Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Tricia, T. Y. (2020) Impact of micro-climatic factors such as temperature, precipitation, sunlight exposure and vegetation cover influence the distribution of dengue mosquito breeding sites across Singapore. Honours Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Meihang, Z., (2019 ) Coastal vulnerability due to sea-level rise in San Juan, La Union, Philippines, Honours Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Silva, A. J.D., (2019) Textile sustainability in Singapore, Honours Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Hui, N. L.(2018) Flood Hazard, Media & Public Perception in Singapore, Honours Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Lydyah, N. (2018) Physiography of  Lazarus Island, Singapore, Honours Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Ruiqi, T. S. (2017) Design Considerations for “Minimal GIS” in Secondary School Geographical Inquiry,  MS Applied GIS Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Grace, J.X. (2016) Singapore's Energy Mix: Public Perception fro Nuclear Option, Honours Thesis, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore.

Berek, K. H (2014) Biophysical and Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Catchment Processes in The Benanain Catchment West Timor NTT Province Indonesia, Master of Science in Tropical Environment, Research Institute of Environment and Livelihood, Charles Darwin University, Australia,

Mazhar, N.(2006) Spatial Pattern of Drought in Pakistan, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Rahman, A.(2006) Industrial Waste Management in Lahore District, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Atiqe, A.(2006) Assessment of Cotton Production in Chichawatni using Remotely  Sensed  Data, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Space Science, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Malik, A.(2006) Estimation of Wheat Production in Sahiwal using Remote Sensing  Technique,  Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Space Science, University of the Punjab, Pakistan

Ahmad, D.(2005) Development of Location-Based Services for Mobile Users, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geographic Information System, GIS Centre, PUCIT, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Zafar, S.B.(2005) Spatial Analysis of Mountain Forest Cover in Pakistan, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geographic Information System, GIS Centre, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Ajmal, M.(2005) Mapping and Analyzing Land Degradation Using GIS: Case of Pindi Bhatian, Doctor of Philosophy in Geographic Information System, GIS Centre, University of Punjab.

Shezad, K.(2004) Agricultural Development in Toba Takesingh District, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Iqbal, M.(2004) Planning Least Cost Gas Pipeline Route: Integrating GIS and SDSS Approach, Master of Science in Geographic Information System, GIS Centre, PUCIT, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Hamid, M.(2003) Decision Support System for Water Resource Management, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geographic Information System, GIS Centre, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Kanwal, S.(2003) Identification and Classification of Wetlands in Pakistan, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of Punjab.

Dar, U.G.(2003) Identification of Air Pollution Pattern Using GIS Technique in Lahore City, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geographic Information System, GIS Centre, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Shaheen, K.(2002) Spatial Distribution of ISP’s in Pakistan, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Shoaib, A.(2001) Growth of Information Technology (IT) as Industrial Segment in Lahore, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Amana, Z.(2001) ISP’s as Information Technology (IT) Growth Indicator: Case Study of Lahore, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Sadaf, A.(2001) Growth of Information Technology (IT) Institutes in Lahore, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Qureshi, K.(2000) Information Infrastructure for Sustainable Tourism Development: Case Study of Muree District, Dissertation, Master of Science in Geography, Department of Geography, University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

My current research project “Sediment Load Responses to Climate Change in High Mountain Asia” is focused on addressing the fundamental research gap in understanding how climate change affects the sediment load in the headwater rivers of High Mountain Asia through altering the processes of glacier-snow-permafrost melting and vegetation change. In addition to this, I am working on "Predictive Analysis of Stream Avulsion and Sandbar Migration in Mahanadi between Naraj and Jobra, Cuttack".

I have worked on various projects where I have developed and applied the models to address real-world complex problems and led the research teams e.g., (i) hydrodynamic and water quality modelling of Darwin Harbour catchment, (ii) prospective erosion in the 21st century in Daly River catchment,  and (iii) sediment Input to Darwin Harbour from its catchment.

Erosion & Sedimentation, Top Soil Tracers, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Geo-AI, Augmented Reality & Experiential Learning.

BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS AUTHORED

• 1. Kundu, S.N and Nawaz, M. (2019) “Sustainable Energy and Environment: An Earth System Approach”. CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9780429430107/sustainable-energy-environment-sandeep-narayan-kundu-muhammad-nawaz
  2. Nawaz, M. and Sattar F. (2001), “An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems”, GETS Publication, Lahore, Pakistan.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

• 1. Nawaz, M., Sattar, F. and Kundu, S.N. (2019) “Minerals and Rock-Forming Processes”. In Kundu, S.N., Nawaz M. (eds) Sustainable Energy and Environment: An Earth System Approach. In Production, Pub Date: September 2019. Available at: http://www.appleacademicpress.com/sustainable-energy-and-environment-an-earth-system-approach/9781771887632
  2. Sattar, F., Nawaz, M. and Kundu, S.N. (2018) “Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition” In Production, Pub Date: September 2019. Available at: http://www.appleacademicpress.com/sustainable-energy-and-environment-an-earth-system-approach/9781771887632
  3. Kundu, S.N., Nawaz M. (2018) “Geospatial Risk Communication and Visualization of Natural Hazards Using Augmented Reality Constructs”. In: Pradhan B. (eds) GCEC 2017. GCEC 2017. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 9. Springer, Singapore, Available at https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-8016-6_49#citeas
  4. Nawaz, M. (2014) “GIS-based framework for estimation of sediment budget”. In RIMBA - 3 Sustaining livelihood through prudent utilization and management of natural resources. Kota Samarahan, Sarawak: Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. (pp. 220-228). Available at: http://espace.cdu.edu.au/mnawaz

ARTICLES IN JOURNALS

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  Yin, S., G. Gao, A. Huang, D. Li, L. Ran, M. Nawaz, Y. J. Xu and B. Fu (2023).  "Streamflow and sediment load changes from China's large rivers: Quantitative contributions of climate and human activity factors." Science of The Total Environment, vol. 876, pp 27 - 38

  Kun, L. J., Dhar, S. and Nawaz, M. (2023) "Predicting Potential Challenges of Regional Hydrogen Cooperation Through a Case Study of the European Union" International Journal of Renewable Energy Resources, vol. 13, pp 1-13.

  Wasso, R.J., Bansal, P., Chuah, C.J., Acharjee, S.Rackshit, S. and Nawaz, M. (2023) " Do embarkments reduce economic damage from Brahmaputra floods in Asam, India?" submitted, Hydrology

  Zhang, T., Li, D., Penny, G., Nawaz, M. and Lu, X. (2023) "Disentangling the multiple controls on runoff decline in a permafrost basin on the Tibetan Plateau" submitted, Catena Elsevier.

  Ye, Y. and Nawaz.M. (2023) "Tourist distribution and affecting factors in urban national parks based on big data: A case study in Wuhan" submitted, Journal of Urban Forestry & Urban Greening.

  Zhang, T., Li, D., Penny, G., Nawaz, M. and Lu, X. (2023) “A new framework to distinguish climatic and anthropogenic impacts on runoff declines in the Water Tower of the Yellow River” submitted, Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres.

  Mazhar, N., Mirza, A., Butt, S., Nawaz, M., and Akram, M. (2021), “Advancement of the Pivot Point of Underwater Delta: A Study of Tarbela Reservoir, Haripur, Pakistan”. Journal of Himalayan Earth Science, vol 54, pp 41-46.

  Nawaz, M. and Wasson, R. J. (2020), “Sediment transfer in an extremely low gradient, low relief, and highly buffered system: Darwin Harbour Catchment, Northern Australia”, Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, vol 67, pp 351-359. https://doi.org/10.1080/08120099.2019.1659415

  Diane, P., Nawaz. M., and Wasson, R.J. (2019), “Creating sustainable future landscapes: a role for landscape ecology in the rangelands of Northern Australia”. The Rangeland Journal, vol. 41, pp 13-18 https://www.publish.csiro.au/RJ/RJ18040

  Nawaz. M. (2018), “Future Energy Integration: Viability and Potential of Renewable Energy Resources” GEObuzz 2018, pp 4-9, GTA, Singapore. https://tinyurl.com/uxdwukdj

  Nawaz, M.(2017) "Are Alternative Energy Sources a Viable Option for Singapore?" Geography Digest, Geography Unit, Humanities Branch, Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore. https://tinyurl.com/yd8m4z2b

  Nawaz, M., Wasson, R, J. Bhushan, R., Juyal.N. and Sattar, F.(2016) “Top Soil Delivery to Himalayan Rivers: the importance of sampling time”, Hydrological Processes, Vol. 30, No. 24, pp 4609-4616. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hyp.10949/abstract

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F.  (2016) “GIS Freeware and Geoscience Education in Low Resource Settings” The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning, Vol.4, No.2, pp 35-38.

  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M and (2015) “Reciprocal Observation: A Framework for Developing Teaching and Learning Skills in Tertiary Enabling Science Courses” The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning, Vol.3, No.4, pp 61-66.

  Sattar, F., Laurence, T. and Nawaz, M and (2015), “Freeware and Open Source Tools for Distance Education in Mathematics” The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning, Vol.3, No.3, pp 26-31.

  Mazhar, N, Nawaz, M., Mirza, A.I., Khan, K.,  (2015), “Socio-political Impacts of Meteorological Droughts and Their Spatial Patterns in Pakistan” A Research Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol.30, No.1, January – June 2015, pp.135-143.

  Mazhar, N.  and Nawaz, M. (2014), “Precipitation Data Interpolation for Meteorological Drought Mapping in Pakistan” Pakistan Journal of Science, Vol. 66 No.4, PP 356-361.

  Iqbal, M. Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2007), “Planning a Least Cost Gas Pipeline Route: A GIS & SDSS Integration Approach” Pakistan Geographical Review, Vol.62, No.2, pp 84-89.

  Nawaz, M., and Sattar, F., and Afsar, S.  (2006), “Spatial Analysis of Crime Using GIS: A Case Study of Iqbal Town District Zone, Lahore” Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. XXXV No. 1 pp 65-72.

  Ahmad, D., Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2005), “Smart GIS: Location-based services for mobile users” GIS Development, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp 36-37.

  Ahmad, W., Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2005), “Identification and Mapping of Tropical Savannas Using High Resolution Remotely Sensed Data: Case of Northern Australia” Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. XXXIV No. 2 pp 33-36.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2003), “A Note on Visualization of Pollution Pattern using GIS: Case of Lahore City” Journal of Environmental Science Vol.3, No1. pp 68-75

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2003), “Dissemination of GIS for Sustainable Mountain Development in Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region”. Journal of Environmental Science Vol.2, No.2, pp50 –54.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F.(2002),"Development of GIS as Collaborative Spatial-Decision Making Tools" Pakistan Journal of Geography, Vol. XI & XII, Nos. 1&2, pp 73-82.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

• Dhar, S. and Nawaz, M. (2023) " Renewable Hydrogen Energy Transition: Policy Implications in Southeast Asia". Accepted, ICSET, 6-10 Feb., Muscat, Oman.

  Sattar, F and Nawaz, M. (2023)" Developing Computational Thinking in STEM Education with Drones". Accepted, IEEE Educon, 1-4 May, Salmiya, Kuwait.

  Sattar, F and Nawaz, M. (2022)"Tech-oriented learning in integrated STEM education" AARE Conference, Nov 27 - Dec 1, Adelaide, Australia.

  Nawaz, M. (2022) “ECO-SDI in the Context of Sustainability and UN SDGs” Keynote Speech, Virtual Capacity Building Workshop on Establishment of ECO-SDI to Combat the Challenge of Food Security in the ECO Region, July 5-7, Islamabad, Pakistan.

  Nawaz, M. (2022) “SDG7: Sustainability Perspective” Keynote Speech, International Conference of Sustainable development Goals, March 29-31, Lahore, Pakistan.

  Ye, Y. and Nawaz, M. and Qiu Hongfei (2022) "Using urban landscape pattern to understand and evaluate infectious disease risk" IACP, June 23-26, Wuhan, China.

  Ye, Y. and Nawaz, M. (2021) "The decline of urban blue space and Three Landscape Lines", world Landscape Architects Summit, August 18-22, Penang, Malaysia.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F., (2019) “Augmented and Extended Reality Tools for Geospatial Science Education”, CICE 2019, June 24-27, University of Toronto, Canada. 

  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2019) “Drones and STEM Education for the 21st Century”, CICE 2019, June 24-27, University of Toronto, Canada.

  Nawaz, M. (2019), “Contemporary Geoscience Education and Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality Tools” Keynote Speech, International Forum on Geoscience and Oceanography, May 24-26, Xiamen, China.

  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2019), Three-Dimensional Identification and Mapping of Gullies Using Cartosat-1 imagery, International Forum on Geoscience and Oceanography, May 24-26, Xiamen, China.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F., (2019) “Gully Mapping Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Thinking of mapping accuracy, the category of drone, onboard sensor and processing tool” International Symposium on Gully Erosion, July 21-27, Townsville, Australia. Accepted

  Kundu, S.N., and Nawaz, M. (2017) “Geospatial Risk Communication and Visualization”, Global Civil Engineering Conference (GCEC2017), July 25-27, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  Kundu, S.N. and Nawaz, M. (2017) “Using the Augmented Reality Sandbox for Advanced Learning in Geoscience Education, The 6th IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, 12-14 December, Tai Po, Hong Kong.

  Nawaz, M., (2015) “Earth Science Teaching, Learning and Research and Opportunities in Low Resource Settings” Key Note Speech, The 3rd International Conference on Geological, Geographical and Aerospace and Earth Sciences 2015, Jakarta Indonesia, September 26-27.

  
  Nawaz, M., Wasson, R.J., and Sattar, F.(2010) “ GIS-MCE Based Framework for Denudation Rate Estimation” 9th Annual Asian Conference & Exhibition on Geospatial Information, Technology, and Applications “Map Asia 2010” Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 26-28.

   
  Nawaz, M., Wasson, R.J., Ahmad, W., Pearson, D., Parry, D.L. and Sattar, F.(2010) “Quantification of sediment sources in the high relief catchment of Mangla Reservoir, Pakistan” 10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference & Expo SGEM , 20-26 June, Varna, Bulgaria, Proceedings, Vol. II, pp. 187-196, ISBN 13: 978-954-91818-1-4

   
  Nawaz, M., Wasson, R.J., Ahmad, W., Parry, D.L. and Sattar, F.(2009) “ Fine sediment sources in the largely undisturbed, tropical, low relief catchment of Darwin Harbour, Australia” 7th International Conference on Geomorphology (ANZIAG), 6-11 July, Melbourne, Australia, Proceedings CD-ROM

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  Nawaz, M., Ahmad, W., Wasson, R.J., Parry, D.L. and Sattar, F.(2008) “An inventory of fallout radionuclides (137Cs & 210Pbex) and identification of sediment sources in the catchment of Mangla Reservoir, Pakistan” 14 ARSPC, Australasian Remote Sensing &  Photogrammetry Conference, 29 Set - 3 Oct, Darwin, Australia, Proceedings, CD-ROM.

  
  Nawaz, M., Wasson, R.J.,  Parry, D.L. and Sattar, F.(2009) “ Harbour Catchment Sediment and Nutrient Transport” The Combined Entomological Society’s 40th AGM & Scientific Conference/ Society of Australian Systematic Biologists & 9th Invertebrate Biodiversity & Conservation Conference, 25 - 28 September, Darwin, Australia.

  
  Pearson, D, Nawaz, M., Wasson, R.J and Sattar, F. (2011) “Designing a Sustainable City: Perils of not taking a landscape ecological approach for sustainability” The 8th IALE World Congress, 18-23 August, Beijing, China.

  
  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2001), "Beyond the Metaphor of Map" Third International GIS Conference on” Geographic Information Technology for Environmental Governance, Urban Management and Rural Development" Barki, Lahore, Pakistan, March 26-28.

  
  Sattar, F., Wasson, R.J., Pearson, D., and Nawaz, M. (2010) “Analysis of Gully Development and Controlling Factors Using Geoinformation Approach in Fergusson River Catchment, Northern Australia”  9th Annual Asian Conference & Exhibition on Geospatial Information, Technology and Applications “Map Asia 2010” Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 26-28.

  
  Sattar, F., Wasson, R.J., Pearson, D., Ahmad, W., Boggs, G. and Nawaz, M. (2010) “The development of Geoinformatics based framework to quantify gulley erosion” 10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference & Expo SGEM, 20-26 June, Varna, Bulgaria, Vol. I, pp. 1159-1166 ISBN: 10:954 - 91818-1-2.

  
  Sattar, F., Wasson, R.J., Pearson, D.,  Ahmad, W., Wasson, Boggs, G. and Nawaz, M.(2010) “ Spatio-temporal analysis of gully erosion in Northern Australia using Cartosat -1 imagery and stereo aerial photographs”5th International Symposium, Human Impact on Gulley Erosion, 20-25 April, Lublin, Poland, Proceeding, CD-ROM.

  
  Sattar, F., Wasson, R.J., Boggs, G., Ahmad, W., and Nawaz, M. (2009) “3D Mapping and Morphometric Investigation of Gully Erosion Using Geoinformation Approach” 7th International Conference on Geomorphology (ANZIAG), 6-11 July, Melbourne, Australia, Proceedings, CD-ROM, http://track.gov.au/publications/registry/787

  
  Sattar, F., Ahmad, W., Wasson, R.J., Howe, D., Boggs, G. and Nawaz, M.(2008) “Identification and mapping of alluvial gullies using remote sensing in subcatchment of Daly Basin” 14 ARSPC, Australasian Remote Sensing &  Photogrammetry Conference, 29 Set - 3 Oct, Darwin, Australia, Proceedings, CD-ROM.

   
  Nawaz, M., and Sattar, F. (2007), “Development in GIS: Spatial Reasoning Concepts and Map Metaphor, 12th all Pakistan Geographical Conference, Lahore, Pakistan, March 19-21, Proceedings, CD-ROM, http://www.pu.edu.pk/press/press_release-20-mar-07.asp

  
  Nawaz, M., and Sattar, F. and Chaudhry, M.H. (2006), “Consensus Evaluation and Prioritization Using GIS and DSS Tools: Case Study of Kalabagh and Basha” 1st GIS Conference on Advances in Space Technologies: Space Technologies for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Organized by IGIS, Islamabad-Pakistan, September 2-3, Proceedings H, pp. 113-116, ISBN: 1-4244-0515-7. http://tiny.cc/tkz4y

  
  Nawaz, M., and Sattar, F. (2006), “GIS-Based Conceptual Framework for Consensus Mapping and Conflict Resolution to Support Sustainable Land Use” 1st GIS Conference on Advances in Space Technologies: Space Technologies for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Organized by IGIS, Islamabad-Pakistan, September 2-3, Proceedings H, pp. 96-101, ISBN: 1-4244-0515-7. http://tiny.cc/rcw1y

  
  Nawaz, M., and Sattar, F.(2005), “A Framework For Web-Based Land Marketing Information System: Case of Jubilee Town, Lahore, International GIS Conference “Map Asia 2005” Jakarta, Indonesia, August 22-25, Proceedings, CD-ROM

   
  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M., (2005), “Land Degradation Mapping And Analysis Using GIS: A Case Of Pindi Bhattian, Hafizabad” International GIS Conference “Map Asia 2005” Jakarta, Indonesia, August 22-25, Proceedings CD-ROM.

   
  Nawaz, M., Sattar, F. and Ahmad, D. (2004), “Location Based Services to Support Mobile Users” International GIS Conference “Arab Map 2004” Information Technology Institute (ITI), Cairo Egypt, September 6-7, Proceedings H, pp78-92.

   
  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2004), “Visualization of Air Pollution Patterns using GIS: Case of Lahore City” International GIS Conference “Map Asia 2004” Beijing International Convention Centre, Beijing China, August 26-29, Proceedings CD-ROM.

  
  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2004), “Using GIS for Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Crime” International GIS Conference “Map Asia 2004” Beijing International Convention Centre, Beijing China, August 26-29, Proceedings CD-ROM.

  
  Sattar, F., Ahmad, W., Nawaz, M., and Akbar, S. (2005), “Role of GIS for Sustainable Mountain Development: a Case of Hunza Valley, Karimabad, Karimabad Range” International Karakoram Conference 2005, Organized by Geological Academy of Pakistan, Holiday Inn, Islamabad, April 25-27.

  
  Nawaz, M., and Sattar, F., (2005), “ GIS-Based Framework for Sustainable Mountain Development” International Karakoram Conference 2005, Organized by Geological Academy of Pakistan, Holiday Inn, Islamabad, April 25-27.

   Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2004), ''Intelligent Software Agent-Based Information Architecture for the Development of SDI'' The 10th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis: ISAS 2004 and International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Systems and Applications: CITSA 2004, July 21-25, Orlando, Florida, USA.

  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2004),''Intelligent Software Agents: A Promising Future Information Technology'' The 10th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis: ISAS 2004 and International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Systems and Applications: CITSA 2004, July 21-25, Orlando, Florida, USA.

  Sattar, F. Nawaz, M. and Tahir, A. (2004), “Development of Online Land Information System (LIS) for Land Marketing: Case of Jubilee Town Lahore” International Conference GISMAP 2004, May 20-24, Bangkok, Thailand.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2004), “ Air Pollution Patterns Identification of Lahore City Using GIS” International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Development, March 26-27, Kinnaird College for Women Lahore, Pakistan.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2003) "Tri-Layered Information Architecture for the Development of Agent-Oriented Spatial data Information Infrastructure” Protecting and Strengthening Communities in the Pacific, June 7 - 9, Waikiki Beach Marriott, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815. USA.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2001), "GIS-Based Information Infrastructure for Sustainable Tourism Development for Pakistan" Third International GIS Conference on” Geographic Information Technology for Environmental Governance, Urban Management, and Rural Development" Barki, Lahore, March 26-28, 2001.

  
  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2001), "Agent-Oriented Spatial Data Infrastructure: Proposed Framework to Support Sustainable Land Use". International Conference on “Sustainable Management of Natural Resources" Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, December 1-6, 1999.

  
  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2000), “Agent-Based Information Architecture for the Development of Spatial Data Infrastructure”. Second International Conference on “GIS in the New Millennium”. SUPARCO, Islamabad, Pakistan. April 5-7.

  
  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2000), “GIS as an Effective Platform for Collaborative Spatial Decision Making”. Second International Conference on “GIS in the New Millennium”. SUPARCO, Islamabad, Pakistan, April 5-7.

  
  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (2000), “Intelligent Software Agents: a new dimension for the new millennium” I.T. Conference on " Information Technology - The Key to Development in 21st Century", Pakistan Computer Bureau I.T & Telecom Division, Islamabad, Pakistan, November 13-14.

  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (1999), "Collaborative Spatial Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution to Support Sustainable Land Use". International Conference on Sustainable Management of Natural Resources" Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, December 1-6.

   
  Sattar, F. and Nawaz, M. (1999), “Agent-Oriented Spatial Data Infrastructure: Proposed Framework to Support Sustainable Land Use” International Conference on Sustainable Management of Natural Resources" Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, December 1-6.

  
  Nawaz, M and Sattar, F.  (2014), “Reciprocal Collegial Review: Teaching and Learning Issues in Tertiary Enabling Mathematics” IDEC International Distance Education Conference, Doha, Qatar, December 18-20.

  
  Nawaz, M. and Sattar, F. (2014) “Peer Review Strategy: Teaching and Learning Practice to Improve Student Participation in GIS Lectures” BICSS Bangkok International Conference on Social Sciences, Jan 18-21, Bangkok, Thailand, pp 510-514, ISBN:978-986-87417-2-0

  
  Nawaz, M., Pearson, D., Shaw, G., and Sattar, F. (2012) “Free Spatial Data Sources for Geoscience Teaching and Learning” NT Spatial 2012, 21-23 March, Darwin, Australia.

  
  Nawaz, M. and Shaw G. (2011) “Free and Open Source Software for Geoscience Teaching and Learning” IDIAS International Conference on International Higher Education (IHE 2011), Dec 10-12, Shanghai, China, Vol.1, pp 75-79, ISBN: 978-972-8939-56-4

Completed Projects

Augmented Reality Sandbox for Topographic Processes Teaching & Leaning (Nov. 2017 – Oct.2019)

Using Augmented Reality Sandbox for teaching topographic processes to undergraduates

Department of Geography, National University of Singapore

• Worked as Principal Investigator.
• Developed tutorials to teach erosion modelling, flood modelling, topographic and landscape change analysis and geodynamics to graduate and undergraduate-level students.

Drone Technology, and STEM Teaching & Learning (Dec.2017– Nov.2019)

Drone Technology: Prospective Tool for STEM Teaching and Learning

• Worked as Co-Investigator.
• Prepared workshops to use the innovative approach by using drone technology to reinforce the fundamental STEM concepts and hands-on experience practice to ensure deep learning and technical knowledge and skill enhancement.

Experiential Learning in Natural Sciences (Jul. 2016 – Jul. 2017)

Experiential Learning using Sandboxes and Augmented Reality in Natural Sciences          

Department of Geography, National University of Singapore

• Worked as Principal Investigator for the project with one other colleague.
• Designed and developed the AR Sandbox, organized the hardware and managed the software and applications including the geospatial simulations.
• Through this apparatus, now we intend to teach erosion modelling, flood modelling, topographic and landscape change analysis and geodynamics to graduate and undergraduate level students.

Publication: Jurnal Article

• Nawaz, M., Kundu, S.N., and Sattar, F., (2017) “Augmented Reality Sandbox and Constructivist Approach for Geoscience Teaching and Learning”, International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences Vol. 11, No.6, pp.1613-1616. Available at: http://www.waset.org/publications/10007793

Presentations: Conference Papers

• Kundu, S.N., and Nawaz, M. (2017) “Geospatial Risk Communication and Visualization”, Global Civil Engineering Conference (GCEC2017), July 25-27, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Kundu, S.N. and Nawaz, M. (2017) “Using the Augmented Reality Sandbox for Advanced Learning in Geoscience Education, The 6th IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, 12-14 December, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
   

Project Report: A detailed project report will be submitted to the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, National University of Singapore.

Pre-University Geography Curriculum Planning Bespoke (Apr. 2016 – Dec. 2016)

Are Renewable Energy Sources a Viable Option for Singapore?
Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore

• Worked as Principal Investigator.
• Acquired and analyzed the renewable energy sources data for Singapore.
• Reported the findings to Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Publication: Bespoke Article, Geography Digest for Pre-University Education

• Are Alternative Energy Sources a Viable Option for Singapore? Geography Digest, Geography Unit, Humanities Branch, Curriculum Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Artisanal Manganese Mining (May 2013 – Apr.2015)

Artisanal and Small Scale Mining for Development
Research Institute of Environment and Livelihood, Charles Darwin University, Australia.

• Worked as a geomorphologist, and provided support for capacity building in sediment source identification and fieldwork.
• Developed guidelines for sampling, GPS surveying and spatial analysis of manganese mines.

Publication: Book Chapter, https://espace.cdu.edu.au/view/cdu:48905

• GIS-Based Framework for Estimation of Sediment Budget, in  Sustainable Livelihood through Prudent Utilization and Management of Natural Resources, IBEC, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, ISBN 978-8391-5109-1

Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Modeling (Jul. 2011 – Aug.2012)
 

School of Engineering & Information Technology, Charles Darwin University, Australia.

• Contributed to the grant application for the project.
• Run the standard water quality model for all existing outfalls in Darwin Harbour.
• Provided support to run a standard set of water quality model parameters at all existing outfalls to establish regulatory mixing zones.

Presentations: Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee and Local Radio

• Hydrodynamic Model of Darwin Harbour catchment, presented to Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee, NT, Australia.
• Discussion on ‘Hydrodynamic and water quality modelling of Darwin Harbour catchment’ ABC Local Radio, NT, Australia, December 12, live broadcast.

Project Report: Hydrodynamic and water quality modelling of Darwin Harbour catchment, the report was submitted to the Power and Water Board, NT, Australia.

Prospective Erosion during the 21st Century (Aug. 2010 – Jun. 2011)

Prospective Erosion during the 21st Century in the Daly River Catchment, Australia
School of Environment and Life Science, Charles Darwin University, Australia.

• Worked as a core investigator
• Acquired and analyzed the data sets
• Run RUSLE in ArcGIS and calculate soil erosion based on climate change scenarios acquired from CSIRO.

Project Report: Prospective Erosion during the 21st Century in the Daly River catchment, Australia, the report was submitted to the Research Institute of Environment and Livelihood (RIEL), Charles Darwin University, NT, Australia.

Sediment Source Identification (Aug.2006 – Jul. 2008)

Sediment Sources Near the Extreme Ends of the Catchment Continuum and the Topographic Dependence of Denudation in a Global Context.
School of Environment and Life Science, Charles Darwin University, Australia.

• Developed a project proposal
• Worked as Principal Investigator for the project with other colleagues.
• Did all the fieldwork, collected soil samples, acquired topographic Landuse, Landover data, and other required data.
• Analyzed and interpreted the data sets and prepared the project report.

Presentations: Conference Papers

• An inventory of fallout radionuclides (137Cs & 210Pbex) and identification of sediment sources in the catchment of Mangla Reservoir, Pakistan, 14 ARSPC, Australasian Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Conference, 29 Sep. - 3 Oct., Darwin, Australia.
• Quantification of sediment sources in the high relief catchment of Mangla Reservoir, Pakistan, 10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference & Expo SGEM, 20-26 June, Varna, Bulgaria, Proceedings, Vol. II, pp. 187-196, ISBN 13: 978-954-91818-1-4

Publication: Journal Article
• Top Soil Delivery to Himalayan Rivers: the importance of sampling time, Hydrological Processes, Vol. 30, No. 24, pp 4609-4616.

Quantification of Sediment Sources (Aug.2008 – Jul.2010)

Sediment Input to Darwin Harbour Catchment from its Catchment
School of Environment and Life Science, Charles Darwin University, Australia.

• Contributed to the developed project proposal.
• Worked as Principal Investigator for the project with other colleagues.
• Conducted field work, collected soil samples, acquired topographic Landuse, Landover data, and other required data.
• Analyzed and interpreted the data sets and prepared the project report.

Presentations: Conference Papers

• Fine sediment sources in the largely undisturbed, tropical, low relief catchment of Darwin Harbour, Australia” 7th International Conference on Geomorphology (ANZIAG), 6-11 July, Melbourne, Australia.
• Harbour Catchment Sediment and Nutrient Transport, The Combined Entomological Society’s 40th AGM & Scientific Conference/ Society of Australian Systematic Biologists & 9th Invertebrate Biodiversity & Conservation Conference, 25 - 28 September, Darwin, Australia.

Project Report: The project report was submitted to TRaCK (Tropical River and Coastal Knowledge) - a research hub under the Commonwealth Environmental Research Facilities scheme, 2007-09, NT, Australia.

Collaborative Spatial Decision-Making (Jan. 1996 – Jul. 1998)

Collaborative Spatial Decision-Making in Resolving the Land Use Conflicts
International Institute of Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC), University of Twente, Netherlands.

• Developed a project proposal
• Worked as Principal Investigator for the project.
• Identified the stakeholders and developed the interest and stake data set.
• Acted as a facilitator for the consensus mapping
• Analyzed and interpreted the data sets and prepared the project report.

Presentations: Conference Papers

• Collaborative Spatial Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution to Support Sustainable Land Use, International Conference on Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, December 1-6.
• Consensus Evaluation and Prioritization Using GIS and DSS Tools: Case Study of Kalabagh and Basha, 1st GIS Conference on Advances in Space Technologies: Space Technologies for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Organized by IGIS, Islamabad-Pakistan, September 2-3, Proceedings H, pp. 113-116, ISBN: 1-4244-0515-7
• GIS-Based Conceptual Framework for Consensus Mapping and Conflict Resolution to Support Sustainable Land Use, 1st GIS Conference on Advances in Space Technologies: Space Technologies for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Organized by IGIS, Islamabad-Pakistan, September 2-3, Proceedings H, pp. 96-101, ISBN: 1-4244-0515-7

Publication: Journal Article

• Development of GIS as Collaborative Spatial-Decision Making Tools, Pakistan Journal of Geography, Vol. XI & XII, Nos. 1&2, pp 73-82.