Samarshwar Sinha

Experience

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  Bangladesh National Cadet Corps | BNCC

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Cadet Quarter Sergeant
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  University of Chittagong

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

  Undergraduate Research Assistant
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  Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI)

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  Research Assistant

  Project: Assessment of water dependency and livelihood of the community people of Baraiyadhala National Park (BdNP) Funded and implemented by: Departmnet of Forestry Economics, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI)Collaboration with: University of Chittagong Key Responsibilities: *Formulation of survey questionnaire *Data validation and visualization *Data curation*Data analysis and interpretation

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  IUCN

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Data Enumerator

  Project Name: Developing Bangladesh National Red List of Plants and Developing Management Strategy of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Plants in Selected Protected Areas (PAs) Location: Himchari National Park (HNP), Cox's Bazar

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  Caritas Internationalis

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

  Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist

  Project: Promotion of Agro-Ecological Practices in CHTs (PAEP-CHT)Period: 2 months Activities: Research and evaluation were conducted in three hill districts (Banderban, Khagrachari, Rangamati) where I worked as an evaluation team member. I monitored and enumerated face-to-face interviews of project beneficiaries through household surveys (HHs) and Focus group discussions (FGDs) for understanding and assessment of overall project success. Also, assist in analyzing the quantitative and qualitative data obtained from different types of surveys, and help in writing the final report of the evaluation. Show less

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  University of Chittagong

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  Graduate Research Assistant

  1) Project: "Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) for forest landscape restoration: A case study from Medhakochchopia National Park, Bangladesh"Funded and implemented by: Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Chittagong University (IFESCU)Duration: (January - March), 2022Study Site: Medhakochopia National Park (MKNP)Key Responsibilities: · Bio-physical Data Collection · Data arrangement and validation · Data curation· Data Visualization · Scientific Report writing2) Project: Analysing of bio-physical and chemical properties of soil and assessment of soil seed bank in Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Funded by: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)Duration: (June - August), 2022Implemented by: Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Chittagong University (IFESCU)Key responsibilities: · Analysing soil physical properties (Soil texture, Water holding capacity, Porosity, Bulk density, etc.)· Analysing soil chemical properties (pH, conductivity, TDS, Sulphur, Nitrate, Phosphorus, and some basic cations- Mg, Ca, K, Zn, Fe, etc.)· Monitoring of soil seed bank · Identification of seeds from sieved soil· Quantifying different varieties of seeds · Data Validation · Data Visualization· Data curation· Scientific Report writing Show less

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  Scholarship School BD

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Project Name:1) Feasibility study of using Biocementation technology for mine tailings stabilization-Methods, Challenges, and future outlook: A review2) A brief study on microbial community profile from mine tailings and prediction of its functionality for Bioremediation, low carbon, cement and future applications3) Study on alternative nutrient medium for growth of microbial communities and its subsequent applications: A review4) Feasibility study of microbial biotechnology for green cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industry-Methods, challenges, and future outlook: A Review 5) Scope and challenges of using microbial biotechnology: Addressing future energy crisis towards biofuel production: A reviewKey Responsibilities: *Literature reiew*Secondary data extract *Data curation *Data validation and visualization *Analysis and interpretation*Scientific report writing Show less

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  FAO

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Project: Assessment of soil seed bank and analysis of bio-physical and chemical properties of soil in Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Funded by: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)Duration: (June - August), 2022Implemented by: Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Chittagong University (IFESCU)Key responsibilities: · Analysing soil physical properties (Soil texture, Water holding capacity, Porosity, Bulk density, etc.)· Analysing soil chemical properties (pH, conductivity, TDS, Sulphur, Nitrate, Phosphorus, and some basic cations- Mg, Ca, K, Zn, Fe, etc.)· Monitoring of soil seed bank · Identification of seeds from sieved soil· Quantifying different varieties of seeds · Data Validation · Data Visualization· Data curation· Scientific Report writing Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Lead Plantation Enumerator

    May 2022 - May 2022
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  IUCN

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Lead Enumerator

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Community Development Centre - CODEC

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Research Assistant

  Project: Life and Nature Project Funded by: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Purpose: Forest Health Monitoring in Teknaf, Cox's BazarImplemented by: Community Development Centre (CODEC)Key Responsibilities: *Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with VCF and CMC members

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  Bangladesh Forest Department

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project: Restoration of Biodiversity at Baraiyadhala National Park (BdNP) for water conservation, utilization, and Eco-tourism Program Name: Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods (SUFAL) ProjectFunded by: The World BankImplemented by: Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) Project: Restoration of Biodiversity at Baraiyadhala National Park (BdNP) for water conservation, utilization, and Eco-tourism Funded by: The World BankProgram Name: Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods (SUFAL) ProjectImplemented by: Bangladesh Forest Department

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Data Enumerator

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
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  Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Project: Towards sustainable urban water management in Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) Region: A participatory approach to improving water security in mountain countries.Funded by: Asia-Pacific Network for Global Research (APN)Implemented by: Institute of Forestry & Environmental Sciences, Chittagong University (IFESCU), Bangladesh. Aim: · identify underlying geographical, climatic, institutional and socio-economic vulnerabilities, (2) assess their impacts on urban mountain communities, and · document current and potential adaptation mechanisms to strengthen water security and management. Show less

  • Research Assistant (RA)

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Team Manager & Lead Enumerator

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
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  Nature Conservation Management (NACOM)

  Mar 2023 - Apr 2023

  Lead Enumetor & Team Manager
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  Chittagong University Research and Higher Study Society

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Summer Research Intern

  Program: ''Summer Internship Program 2.0" Organized by- Chittagong University Research & Higher Study Society (CURHS)Period- (June 20 - October 20) 2023Supervisor: Tarit Kumar Baul, Ph.D Discipline: Forestry, Marine & Environmental Science

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  Shushilan

  Jun 2024 - now

  Assistant Fundraising & Researcher Officer