I am a Ph.D. candidate in Geography, Environmental Science, and Policy at the University of South Florida, with a keen research interest in spatial modeling, geostatistics, and machine learning applications in environmental and health-related fields. My work involves the development of advanced GIS techniques, including programming in Python, C, and R, to analyze complex datasets and create meaningful spatial insights. I hold an M.A. in Geography from USF and a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology. Throughout my academic career, I’ve been involved in a variety of research projects, including the assessment of natural disaster impacts and urban vegetation dynamics. My work has been published in high-impact journals such as Remote Sensing and Groundwater for Sustainable Development. Additionally, I bring practical experience from my role as an Associate GIS Analyst in Dhaka, where I led survey teams and developed GIS databases for urban planning projects. I am passionate about leveraging geospatial technologies to solve pressing environmental challenges, and I actively contribute to the academic community as a graduate research associate and financial officer of the USF GIS Club. Feel free to visit my personal website for more details on my research and publications: www.zakariasalim.com.