Nawaz M Mian

Dr. Nawaz M Mian

Geography, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
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Biography

Dr Nawaz Muhammad is Senior Lecturer in Geography at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore and Honorary Professor at the University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia. He is currently a Visiting Fellow at The Australian National University (ANU), Australia. He holds a PhD in Geography and has more than 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His research focuses on geomorphology, hydrology, environmental geoscience, GIS and remote sensing, spatial data science, GeoAI, erosion and sediment dynamics, drought and flood hazards, and Earth-surface processes. He has authored/co-authored more than 120 scholarly publications, including journal articles, conference papers, books, and book chapters. He is a member of professional organisations including AGU, SSSI, AMSA, and IADIS. His academic recognitions include teaching and research awards, scholarships and fellowships, best presentation awards, and honorary academic appointments. Research Keywords Geomorphology; Hydrology; GeoAI; GIS and Remote Sensing; Spatial Data Science; Erosion and Sediment Dynamics; Drought and Flood Hazards; Earth-Surface Processes; Environmental Geoscience; Geospatial Intelligence.

Affiliations

National University of Singapore

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore

Geography

Honors and Awards

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Honorary Professor

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia

An honorary academic appointment recognising sustained contributions to geography, geomorphology, geospatial science, research, teaching and international academic collaboration.

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Visiting Fellow

The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

A research fellowship supporting advanced research on global topographic controls on denudation and Earth-surface processes, integrating geomorphology, hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, spatial data science and GeoAI to reanalyse global environmental datasets and strengthen international research collaboration.

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NUS Innovative Teaching Faculty Excellence Award 2024

National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

NUS Innovative Teaching Faculty Excellence Award 2024 for GeoAI integration in teaching.

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Annual Digital Education Award 2023

National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Recognised excellence and innovation in the use of digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning, particularly through the integration of geospatial technologies, digital tools and technology-enabled learning approaches in higher education.

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Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2022

National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

22 Jul 2015 - present

University Educator/Researcher

Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia

01 Feb 2007 - 30 Jun 2015

University Educator/Researcher

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

07 Apr 1993 - 26 Aug 2006