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Summary
Md Rony Golder
Consultant at BMT and Research Officer at The University of Western Australia, where he validates numerical and AED model outputs using satellite and in situ observations, with a focus on hydrodynamics, water quality, and biogeochemical processes. He also serves as a Research Assistant (Data Analyst) with WAMSI/SEAF and as a Sessional Academic at Curtin University. Remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist focused on ocean colour, ocean optics, and marine ecology.
- Perth, Western Australia
- +61 (0) 480 465 xxx
- mdrony.golder@uwa.edu.au; ronygolderku@gmail.com
Languages
Bangla: Native
English: Fluent
Research Interests
- Ocean Color Remote Sensing
- Ocean Optics
- Biological Oceanography
- Geographic Information System
- Environmental Science
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Spatial Science
2022 – 2026 (Thesis submitted)
Curtin University, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
Academic Status: Thesis submitted on 18 March 2026; currently under
examination
Thesis: Long term changes of phytoplankton in the Southern Ocean
Master of Science in Coastal and Marine Science
2019 – 2020
Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh
Thesis: Seasonal and annual distribution of particulate organic
carbon (POC) in the Bay of Bengal using satellite imagery (view online)
CGPA: 3.83 (Distinction) · Merit Position: 1st class 1st
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
2015 – 2018
Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh
Thesis: Effects of different experimental diets and salinity on
growth performance of Penaeus monodon (view online)
CGPA: 3.80 (Distinction) · Merit Position: 1st class 2nd
Training and Conferences
Ocean Sciences Meeting-(OSM2026)
22–27 February 2026
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Activity: Poster Presentation
4th Annual ARC SRI Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science Research Forum
5–7 November 2025
Location: Hobart, Australia
Activity: Conference
Advancing Regional Marine Ecosystem Modelling: From Southern Ocean to Global Perspectives
24–27 June 2025
Location: Hobart, Australia
Activity: Workshop
IOCCG (International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group) Summer Lecture Series 2024
4–16 November 2024
Location: Hyderabad, India
Activity: Training
3rd Annual ARC SRI Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science Research Forum
7–9 November 2023
Location: Hobart, Australia
Activity: Conference
The Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Symposium
14–18 August 2023
Location: Hobart, Australia
Activity: Conference
NOAA CoastWatch Satellite Course
May 2021
Location: Online (CoastWatch, NOAA — National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration)
Activity: Training course
Using the Copernicus Marine Data Stream for Ocean Applications (EUMETSAT — European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites; CMEMS — Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service)
May–June 2020
Location: Online (Copernicus Marine Service)
Activity: Training
Ocean Colour Remote Sensing – Data, Processing and Applications
25–29 November 2019
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Activity: Training
Press / Media
World Ocean Day: How MSP can help us navigate the blue frontier
Golder, M. R.
8 June 2024
Press/Media: Daily Star opinion piece
Online Courses
Make an Impact with Modern Geo Apps
Provider: Esri
Duration: 4 weeks · Completed: 20 Oct 2024
Learned ArcGIS Instant Apps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS StoryMaps,
and ArcGIS Experience Builder
Cartography
Provider: Esri
Duration: 6 weeks · Completed: 16 May 2024
Learned techniques in map design and geospatial visualization.
Going Places with Spatial Analysis
Provider: Esri
Duration: 6 weeks · Completed: 4 Mar 2024
Gained skills in applying spatial analysis tools to solve real-world
problems.
GIS for Climate Action
Provider: Esri
Duration: 6 weeks · Completed: 2 Dec 2023
Focused on using GIS technology for climate change mitigation and
adaptation.
Imagery in Action
Provider: Esri
Duration: 6 weeks · Completed: 28 Oct 2023
Developed expertise in using satellite and aerial imagery for GIS
applications.
Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics
Provider: Esri
Duration: 6 weeks · Completed: 7 Oct 2023
Acquired knowledge in advanced spatial data science techniques.
Affiliations
Western Australian Spatial Science Student Association (WASSSA)
The Geological Society of America
Australian Marine Sciences Association
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
ID: 1592744
ARC Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS)
The Oceanography Society (TOS)
ID: 18077
Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB)
ID: 06-19-31743Khulna University FMRT Alumni Association
Work Experience
Consultant · Part-time
On-site
- Evaluate BMT-developed numerical model performance using satellite and in situ validation.
- Analyse hydrodynamics, water quality, and biogeochemical processes for applied studies.
- Post-process and analyse TUFLOW FV model outputs using Python.
- Support data handling, visualisation, and interpretation of model results.
Numerical modellingTUFLOW
FVPython
Research Officer · Part-time
Hybrid
- Coordinate with the Centre for Water and Spatial Science on AED model quality assurance.
- Validate model outputs using field observations and satellite data.
- Analyse chlorophyll-a, phytoplankton, TSS, and CDOM to assess ecosystem dynamics.
- Develop time-series and profile analyses for productivity and biogeochemical interpretation.
AEDBiogeochemistryTime-series analysis
Research Assistant (Data Analyst)
- Data QC, extraction, standardization, and pipeline development for SEAF (WAMSI/WABSI).
- Satellite data processing and analysis, Mapping, Visualization.
- Develop Dashboards for marine environmental data visualization.
- Support marine environmental analytics and reporting workflows.
Data QCETLMarine analytics
Casual Academic · Contract
On-site
Teaching & Demonstration
Undergraduate Courses
- SPAT2011 – Mine Surveying and Geoinformatics
- SPAT2008 – Environmental Applications of Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
- SPAT3013 – Earth observation from space
Post-graduate Courses
- SPAT5006 – Fundamental of Geographic Information Systems
- SPAT5008 – Applied Geographic Information Systems
- SPAT5009 – Applied Remote Sensing
- ERTH5002 – Habitat and Landform Mapping
TeachingFieldworkAssessment
Université de Brest (UBO)
Brest, France
Visiting Fellow
- Applying deep learning frameworks to Southern Ocean phytoplankton reconstruction.
- Using climate model data to predict phytoplankton dynamics through to 2100.
Deep learningClimate
modelsPhytoplankton
CSIRO
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Intern · Full-time
On-site
Primary focus on integrating biogeochemical data into the Bluelink ReANalysis (BRAN) 2023 model as part of the Bluelink project.
ModelingData
assimilation
Khulna University
Khulna, Bangladesh
Research Assistant
- Satellite data visualization & analysis with SeaDAS, R
- Ocean current data collection and visualization with ArcGIS
- Making graphs for specific regions (RStudio)
SeaDASRArcGIS
Research Assistant
- Writing review; organizing workshops and trainings
- Land use/land cover change detection using GIS
- Biodiversity and ecosystem services assessment
GISRemote
sensingBiodiversity
GIS Assistant
- Mapping of aquaculture hotspots near Khulna
- Study area map for the Khulna City Corporation
- Survey location maps from online (Kobo Toolbox) survey data
MappingKobo Toolbox
WorldFish
Khulna, Bangladesh
Research Assistant
- Characterizing different carp and prawn nursing practices
- Assessing adaptability to changing environment/weather cycles
- Developing a business model for advanced nursing practice
AquacultureField
research
Ocean Cruises
Expedition To the Swatch of No Ground in the Bay of Bengal with BNS Surma (Bangladesh Navy Ship)
Expedition To the edge of Bangladesh Maritime Boundary in the Bay of Bengal with BNS Turag
Honours and Awards
International Doctoral Mobility Scholarship - Spring 2025
2025Fellowship
Funding: €2,750 (ISblue) + A$3,200 (Curtin University)
Curtin HDR Dissemination Grant
2025Curtin University
Funding: A$2,500
AGU Student Travel Grant
2024American Geophysical Union
Funding: US$1,000
Curtin RSSRG Grant
2024Curtin University
- Funding: A$2,850 — CSIRO Internship (Aug–Nov 2024), Hobart
- Funding: A$1,507 — IOCCG SLS 2024 travel (4–16 Nov), Hyderabad
ACEAS Travel Grant
2023- Funding: A$1,500 — ACEAS Research Forum (7–8 Nov 2023), Hobart, Tasmania
- Funding: A$2,450 — FishMIP Conference (2025)
Curtin Research Engagement Grant — Travel Support (A$2,500)
2023Funding: A$2,500 — Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) Symposium (14–18
Aug 2023), Hobart, Tasmania
Second Place — Jupyter Notebook Competition (Prize: €1,500)
2022Awarded by EUMETSAT, Copernicus/ECMWF, Mercator Ocean International, and the EEA
Prize: €1,500
Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
2022Issued by Curtin University, Australia
- Funding: A$37,500 per year (stipend, 3.5 years)
- Top-up scholarship: A$5,000 per year (3.5 years)
- Tuition fees: Waived (4 years)
- OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) couple insurance (57 months): A$12,419
- Couple tickets: A$1,965.59
DAAD Scholarship
2022German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany — ISATEC Program, University of Bremen (awarded for Master’s studies, declined in favor of other opportunities)
- Funding: €925/month for 2 years (Honours)
- Full comprehensive insurance
National Science and Technology Fellowship
2020Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Funding: BDT 54,000
Merit Scholarship in Undergraduate Study
2016–2019Life Science School, Khulna University
DBBL Scholarship
2012–2017Dutch-Bangla Bank Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh — Secondary (1224) & Higher Secondary Level (1144)
- Secondary level: BDT 2,000 per month (2 years)
- Higher Secondary level: BDT 2,500 per month (4 years)
Technical Skills
Programming Language
R 85%
Python 90%
Remote Sensing
SeaDAS 90%
SNAP 80%
GIS
ArcGIS Pro (Desktop) 85%
ArcGIS Online/Enterprise 80%
QGIS 80%
Website Design
HTML 95%
CSS 90%
JavaScript 65%
Statistical Analysis
SPSS85%
MS Excel95%
General
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)100%
MS Project 95%
Recommendations
Dr. Muhammad Abdur Rouf
Professor and Head, Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology, Khulna University, Bangladesh
”Mr. Golder is very sound in team work and has good leading capacity. I commend his talents and intellectual propensity and skills. He proved his capability of producing original thoughts and fulfilling the objectives in a research work. He is highly skilled in running various data management software’s like R studio, ODV, ArcGIS, SeaDAS, SPSS, Python (Jupyter notebook)”
Shikder Saiful Islam
Associate Professor, Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology, Khulna University, Bangladesh
”Mr. Golder is as an independent researcher in respect of designing a basic and fundamental research according to a research questions. He is very sincere and praiseworthy in his assigned activities. I found him very active in analyzing research data and interpreting it for scientific publications.”