About
Dr. Md Rony Golder is a Research Fellow at the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, University of Western Australia, Perth. His research expertise encompasses ocean color remote sensing, biological oceanography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), environmental science, and coastal zone management.
Latest Achievement - ACEAS Impact Project Grant
Project: "Open Access digital resource dedicated to Earth Observation (remote sensing) and in-situ data"
Role: Content Lead & Principal Investigator | Funding: A$56,112
March-June 2026 | Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS)
NT Government Specialist Consultant
Position: Nominated Specialist Consultant – Environmental Science & Approvals Panel
Organization: Northern Territory Government, Australia
Individually selected, independently vetted, and approved as a specialist consultant on a pre-approved Panel Contract supporting environmental assessment, development approvals, and Middle Arm Precinct development.
Current Positions
Research Fellow
The University of Western Australia • Full-time • Jun 2026 - Present
- Darwin Harbour Integrated Ecosystem Model validation
- Water quality assessment & TUFLOW model validation
PhD - Spatial Science
Curtin University • Degree Conferred
- Long-term phytoplankton changes in Southern Ocean
- Completed: 2026
Major Government-Commissioned Reports
The Darwin Harbour Integrated Ecosystem Model (DHIEM) — Technical Manual
Co-Author | Prepared for Northern Territory Government, Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
Government-commissioned environmental management tool for port infrastructure planning and strategic decision-making by NT Government agencies.
View at UWA RepositoryThe Cockburn Sound Integrated Ecosystem Model
Co-Author | The University of Western Australia
Government-commissioned assessment of WA's major industrial marine precinct supporting environmental assessment and regulatory decision-making.
DOI: 10.26182/tp2x-t920Research Focus
Core Expertise
- Ocean color remote sensing & satellite oceanography
- Biological oceanography & marine ecosystems
- Numerical model validation (TUFLOW FV, AED)
- Water quality & biogeochemical processes
Technical Skills
- GIS & geospatial analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Programming (Python, R, MATLAB)
- Data pipelines & quality control
- Time-series analysis & machine learning
- Deep learning & neural networks
- Earth observation platforms (MODIS, Sentinel, Landsat, PACE)
Professional Experience & Teaching
Professional Experience
Previously: Consultant at BMT (Jan-May 2026); Research Officer at UWA (Dec 2025-Jun 2026); Research Assistant at WAMSI/SEAF (2024-2026); Visiting Fellow at Université de Brest (May-Jun 2025); Research Intern at CSIRO (Aug-Nov 2024).
Teaching Experience
Curtin University Casual Academic (Jul 2023-Present)
Teaching 7 courses (4 postgraduate, 3 undergraduate) in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Earth Observation.
Mentored 150+ students in Python, R, ESA SNAP, and ArcGIS Pro.
International Conference Presentations
Presenting research at major international scientific conferences
Academic Journey
Spatial Science
Curtin University, Australia
Long-term phytoplankton changes in the Southern Ocean
Conferred
Coastal & Marine Science
Khulna University, Bangladesh
CGPA: 3.83 (Distinction)
1st Class 1st
Fisheries (Honours)
Khulna University, Bangladesh
CGPA: 3.80 (Distinction)
1st Class 2nd
Research Impact & Recognition
Publications & Impact
- 33 research outputs including 26 peer-reviewed articles and 6 review articles
- H-index: 9 with 209 citations (Google Scholar)
- i10-index: 8 (articles with 10+ citations)
- Published in Geophysical Research Letters on Antarctic sea-ice impact on phytoplankton
- Research on long-term chlorophyll-a variability in Southern Ocean published in Elementa
- Work on sustainable shrimp aquaculture in Bangladesh published in Aquaculture (Q1 journal)
Professional Service
- Peer Reviewer:
- • Remote Sensing in Earth Systems Sciences
- • Ocean Science Journal
- • Journal of Marine Systems
- • Geocarto International
- Memberships:
- • AMSA, AGU, TOS, GSA, ACEAS
International Awards & Honors
EUMETSAT / Copernicus International Award
Prize: EUR 1,500
Recognition: Competitive international award from Europe's foremost Earth observation institutions (EUMETSAT, Copernicus/ECMWF, Mercator Ocean International, European Environment Agency) for developing innovative satellite data processing algorithms.
Major Research Funding
Total: >A$250,000 in competitive grants and fellowships
- ACEAS Impact Project Grant (Content Lead) - A$56,112
- Curtin PhD Scholarship (CIPRS) - ~A$165,000
- International Mobility Scholarships - A$7,700
- AGU Travel Grant - A$1,500
- DAAD Scholarship (Germany) - Offered
Media & Press Coverage
Research featured in national and university media outlets
Research Fellow | Ocean Color Remote Sensing Specialist | Biological Oceanographer
- Website: Md Rony Golder
- Phone: Available upon request
- City: Perth, Australia
- Current Position: Research Fellow, UWA | NT Gov Specialist Consultant
- Highest Degree: PhD (Spatial Science, Curtin University)
- H-index: 9 | i10-index: 8 (Google Scholar)
- Publications: 33 research outputs | 209 citations
- Email: UWA, BMT, Curtin, Personal
- Age: --
- Freelance: Available
- PhD Supervisor: Dr. David Antoine
- PhD Co-Supervisor: Dr. Peter Fearns
- PhD Co-Supervisor: Dr. Alex Sen Gupta
- PhD Co-Supervisor: Dr. Pete Strutton