BEN Bimonthly Webinar

Webinar 10:
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Remembering BEN Leader Dr. Sufian Khandokar
Dr. Md. Khalequzzaman, BEN Global Coordinator
and Dr. Nazrul Islam, BEN Founder & Former BEN Global Coordinator

Webinar
Mathematical Modeling of Human, Social and Natural Systems:
Relevance for Environment and Climate Change Research

Keynote:
Dr. Mohammod Irfan
Senior Scientist, Frederick S Pardee Center for International Futures
University of Denver, Denver Colorado, USA

Quantitative modeling employs mathematical, statistical, and computational techniques to understand complex interactions within and across social, natural, and human systems. By integrating data-driven analysis with algorithms for simulating dynamic behaviors, researchers develop projection models that capture underlying processes. These models aid in policy formulation and decision-making by facilitating scenario analysis to explore various future outcomes and assess uncertainties and risks. Socio-economic models analyze interactions between economic growth, population dynamics, and environmental factors, guiding policy decisions for environmental sustainability and socio-economic progress. Hydrological models inform water resource management and flood forecasting efforts, addressing vulnerability to climate-related hazards. Policy practitioners and activists can leverage quantitative models to advocate for policies such as investments in clean energy infrastructure or shifts towards sustainable development practices, fostering resilience, prosperity, and equity while combating environmental degradation and mitigating climate change risks. While free and open-source integrated assessment models are increasingly available with user-friendly interfaces and explanations, gaining proficiency with them may require some initial learning.

Discussant
Dr. Dipen Bhattacharya
Professor of Physics, Moreno Valley College, California, USA & BEN IG & CCLeader

Kanak Kanti Kar
Ph.D. Student, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA & BEN Member

Chair
Dr Saleh A. Tanveer
Professor, Mathematic, Ohio State University, USA
Treasurer and Founder Member, BEN IG

Facilitation
Dr. Hossain Azam
Associate Professor of Environmental Eng.,
University of the District of Columbia, USA & BEN IG & CC Member

(Q&A and comments from the audience: 30 minutes)

10 AM – 12:00 PM USA Eastern Standard Time (Toronto/New York Time)
Zoom Meeting ID: 873 4510 0614; Passcode: ben