Biography
Sharif Islam is a postdoctoral research associate at MIT Media Lab. His work involves the application of remote sensing and geospatial modeling and statistical tools and techniques to analyze satellite and geospatial data. Prior to joining MIT, Sharif completed his PhD in Geospatial and Environmental Science from Virginia Tech, where his research focused on coastal erosion hazard and associated vulnerabilities in Bangladesh. Sharif holds two master's degrees, one in geography and another in applied Statistics, in addition to a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and resource management. Sharif is passionately dedicated to research focused on climate and environmental justice. His ongoing research efforts are currently investigating a range of environmental issues in various regions, including South Asia, Angola in Africa, Brazil in South America, and the United States.
