The International Energy Workshop (IEW) is one of the leading conferences for the international energy modeling research community. In a world of environmental and economic constraints, energy modeling is an increasingly important tool for addressing the complexity of energy planning and policy making. I have presented an energy system modelling research titled - "PyPSA-BD For Strategic Power Sector Planning In Bangladesh With Gradual Renewable Energy Penetration, End-use Enhanced Efficiency And Demand-side Flexibility"
International Training Course on Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework – AIT, March 2025
Served as a resource person in the International Training Course on
“Energy, Policy, Act and Regulatory Framework Development”, held from
17–19 March 2025 at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
The program, organized by AIT Extension, hosted participants from the
Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan,
and focused on enhancing institutional capacity for effective and resilient energy systems.
Delivered sessions on sustainable energy transitions, policy and regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement,
and the socio-economic aspects of energy planning, supported by both global experiences and
regional insights from Bangladesh and Thailand.
ADB Youth Capacity Workshop – Bangkok, February 2025
Led the winner team at the ADB Youth Capacity Workshop on Developing Youth Solutions for Urban Climate Resilience, held on
27–28 February 2025 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Thailand Resident Mission in Bangkok.
The workshop brought together young professionals and researchers from institutions across Thailand to co-develop
practical climate resilience solutions for urban areas, with a particular focus on challenges facing Bangkok City.
As team lead, I guided the development of Eco-Cooler — a sustainable, low-cost cooling solution using
nature-based designs and upcycled materials to help outdoor workers adapt to extreme heat conditions. The solution was awarded first place
among six teams, recognized for its innovation, scalability,
and potential impact on urban climate adaptation.
EDITS 2024 Annual Meeting – IIASA, Laxenburg, Austria
Attended the EDITS 2024 Annual Meeting at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria, where global experts convened to explore critical themes such as demand-side energy solutions and strategic inputs for the upcoming IPCC AR7 report.
The event offered a valuable platform for in-depth dialogue on global decarbonization pathways, energy demand modeling, and their multifaceted implications on climate, economic development, and human wellbeing. Engaging with this forward-thinking community was an enriching experience contributing to broader sustainability and net-zero transitions.
ICUE 2024 – Pattaya City, Thailand
Delivered an oral presentation on “PyPSA-BD: An Open-source Model for Planning Sustainable Power Sector for Bangladesh” at the ICUE 2024 on Energy Transition and Net-Zero Climate Future. The session highlighted challenges and pathways for energy modeling in the Global South.
