SM Shafiqul Alam
Research & Development Specialist (Sustainability)
Tampere
Summary
Accomplished professional with advanced teaching, research, and project management skills. Extensive department leadership experience. Expertise in ESG and sustainability reporting, auditing, and assessment, circular economy, sustainable development, and decarbonizing the supply chain. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and executing projects within budget, schedule, and scope. Adept at managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring the delivery of high-quality results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Research and Development (R&D) Specialist
MorrowX Oy
05.2023 - Current
- Drive innovation and contribute through market and competitor analysis, prototyping, and crossfunctional collaboration for simplifying sustainability in business operation.
- Leverage expertise in research and development to address environmental and policy issues to tackle interconnected challenges in sustainability practices.
- Crafting engaging and informative blogs to disseminate insights and knowledge relevant to our target audience.
- Developing tailored courses for businesses and companies to enhance their understanding and implementation of sustainable practices.
- Designing and implementing reporting and assessment frameworks to evaluate sustainability initiatives and track progress over time.
- Connect MorrowX with academia and research institutions, curating sustainability courses and fostering representation in conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Researcher
Tampere University
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Faculty of Education and Culture
- Working voluntarily in EquJust Research Group (https://equjust.wordpress.com/group/).
- Coordinate collaborative research projects including VETcross and SUDEVET between Finland, China, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Uganda, and Iraq.
- Coordinate the Erasmus Mobility Plus program between Tampere University and Islamic University Bangladesh.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine the best methods of collection.
- Analyze data, write research papers, reports, blogs and reviews on sustainability in VET.
- Faculty of Education and Culture
Planning Support Expert
Tampere City
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Climate and environmental Policy Unit
- I played a crucial role in supporting the overall planning of Tampere's climate and environmental policy.
- Monitored electricity and waste emissions and identified the gap in achieving the emission target of the city. Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Assisted realistic plan for achieving the carbon-neutral target for a more sustainable future.
- Climate and environmental Policy Unit
Waste Management & Sustainable Development Expert
Tampere City
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Waste Management & Sustainable Development Expert
- Conducted three surveys to assess the current waste management and sustainability situation at the Tredu Hervanta office.
- Analyzed data for trends, patterns and indicators of potential noncompliance.
- Investigated and reported on violations of environmental regulations.
- Developed comprehensive environmental compliance plans and recommended strategies to improve waste management and sustainability on campus.
- Developed plan and recommended the implementation of the Green Campus certification program to promote sustainable development at Tredu Hervanta.
- Waste Management & Sustainable Development Expert
Experiential Expert
Tampere University of Applied Science
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Played a key role in two projects: International Tampere Hub (ITH) and Korkeakoulun kielta ja ohjausta maahanmuuttajien taustaisille (KORKO).
- Assisted in the development of the study and stay module for immigrant students.
- Developed and conducted a survey among immigrant background students on study application services.
- Prepared English language text for the project webpage, and conducted a qualitative survey on higher education application services.
- Developed guidance and counseling services for persons with migratory backgrounds, focusing on study, work-life, and networking.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance and Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Doctoral Researcher
Tampere University
01.2011 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: The faculty of Management
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Developed data collection strategies, sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed it into figures and interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Wrote Ph.D dissertation and scientific papers regarding waste management, strategic governance and institutional capacity building.
- Provided teaching instruction in administrative sciences, with a specific focus on organization theories and behavior, as well as research methodology.
- The faculty of Management
Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Islamic University
03.2003 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Department of Public Administration
- I taught a variety of courses including Organization Theories, Public Policy, Environmental Management, Project Management, and International Business.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Contributed to curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Department of Public Administration
Project Coordinator
International Labor Organization
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Assist in recruitment and onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Education
Professional Teacher Education -
Tampere University of Applied Science-TAMK
Ph.D in Administrative Science - undefined
The Faculty of Management, Tampere University
Master of Social Sciences - Politics & Public Administration
Islamic University
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics & Public Administration
Islamic University
Skills
ESG and Sustainability
UN SDGs
Climate and Sustainable development
EU green deal and EU legislations (CSDR, CSDDD, CBAM etc)
Circular economy and sustainable business model
Planetary Boundary
Sustainable built environment
EU Taxonomy
Material management and value chain management
Team collaboration
Analytical thinking
Supply management
Certification
Google Professional Data Analytics, Ongoing
Publications
Blogs:
- Alam, SM, Morrow, X (2024, upcoming in April). Decarbonizing Supply Chain: What SMEs Need to Know?
- Alam, SM, Morrow, X. (2024, January 5). Understanding ESG and Its Excellence for SMEs. MorrowX Blog. https://morrowx.com/blog/all/understanding-esg-and-its-excellence-for-smes/
- Alam, SM, Morrow, X. (2024, January 19). Integrating ESG into business practices, MorrowX Blog: https://morrowx.com/blog/all/integrating-esg-into-business-practices/
- Alam, SM, Morrow, X (2024, January 26). Navigating the Challenges of ESG in Business Practices for SMEs. MorrowX Blog: https://morrowx.com/blog/all/navigating-the-challenges-of-esg-in-business-practices-for-smes/
- Alam, SM, Morrow, X (2024, February 2). Understanding ESG Reporting and the Essence of Sustainable Development Performance Indicators (SDPI) for Authentic Sustainability. MorrowX Blog: https://morrowx.com/blog/all/understanding-esg-reporting-and-the-essence-of-sustainable-development-performance-indicators-sdpi-for-authentic-sustainability/
- Alam, SM, Morrow, X (2024, March 28). Navigating EU Sustainability Legislation Across the Global Supply Chain. MorrowX Blog: https://morrowx.com/blog/all/navigating-eu-sustainability-legislation-across-the-global-supply-chain/
- Golaleh Makrooni, Alam, Shafiqul & Nasrin Jinia, Towards Sustainability: sustainable integration of immigrant through alternative adult education (http://www.vapausjavastuu.fi/golaleh-makrooni-shafiqul-alam-amp-nasrin-jinia-towards-sustainability-sustainable-integration/).
Development of Sustainability course:
- Alam, SM Morrow, X. (2023). Embedding Sustainability in the Business Model: A Guide for Startups and Idea-Phase Solutions. Courses link. https://morrowx.com/courses/nsv/
Peer reviewed Journal Publications
- Alam, SM and Ahm, Shamsuzzoha, Transition towards Circular Economy: Sustainable Supply Chain Management a challenge (forthcoming).
- Alam, SM, Atukutzwe, F., Cheng, J., Heikkinen, A., Jinia, N., Korkka, M., Muturi, K., Yli-Arvela, R (2024). Vocational education for sustainable development in the era of the Capitalocene. Eidited Book. Tampere University, Finland (forthcoming).
- Alam, S. M. Shafiqul, Heikkinen, A., & Molzberger, G. (2023). Technologisation as the Planetary Solution for Environmental Care and Social Progress? Critical Questions to Vocational and Adult Education. In A. Heikkinen & N. J. Jinia (Eds.), Environmental Care and Social Progress: (Im)possible Connection? (p. 75-100). Osder Publications.Link :https://osderpublications.com/home/bookDetails/116.
- Alam, SM and Hossain, Mohammad Zulfiquar (2020). Governing Urban Climate in Bangladesh: An insight to Dhaka Megacity in Bangladesh. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research And Innovations (IJIRI) (ISSN:2348-1218 print, ISSN:2348-1226 online open access): Volume:08, Issue:01, January - March, 2020, India (https://researchpublish.com/issue/IJIRI/Issue-1-January-2020-March-2020).
- Alam, SM (2020). Institutional Capacity Building in Urban Governance in Bangladesh: the case of City Corporations in Dhaka. International Research Journal of Social Science and Management (ISSN:22511571): Volume:09, Number:11, January - March, 2020 Singapore.
- Alam, SM (2020). Transforming work environment into a learning environment: An analysis on theoretical perspectives. International Research Journal of Social Science and Management (ISSN:22511571), Volume:09, Number:12, April - June, 2020 Singapore.
- Alam, SM (2020). The practice of Institutional Capacity Building: A study of Dhaka City Corporations in Bangladesh. International Research Journal of Social Science and Management (ISSN:2348-3156 print, ISSN:2348-3164 online open access): Volume:08, Issue:01, pp.303-310, January - March, 2020, India.
- Alam, SM and Jinia, Nasrin (2020). Social and economic inequality limits Sustainable Development: a gender disparity perspective of Bangladesh. Published as abstract in conference proceedings by the international Conference on Sustainability and Sustainable Development. Organized jointly by the department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka and Islamic University, Bangladesh in collaboration with the faculty of education and culture, Tampere University, Finland.
- Alam, SM and Rahman, AKM (2018). Solid Waste Management Situation of City Corporations in Dhaka: An insight into the management and policy perspectives. Published in the Journal of Politics and Public Administration (ISSN 1818-95271), Vol.5 & 6 No.5 December 2018, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
- Alam, SM (2018). Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: Strategic Practitioner’s Viewpoint. Published in “The Islamic University Studies” (ISSN 2521-3083) volume 16, number 2 of 2016 and volume 17, number 1 of 2017.
- Alam, SM and Rahman, AKM (2017). Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: Problems of Strategic Capacity Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh. "The Islamic University Studies" (ISSN 2521-3083). Vol. 16 and 17. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
- Alam, SM and Khan, Abir Hasan (2013). E-governance in the Developing World: An overview on Bangladesh, Published in International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development, 4(4), 39-51, October-December 2012, IGI Global Publisher, USA.
- Alam, SM (2011). The Development of Urban Governance in Bangladesh: An Overview, Published in the Journal of Public Administration (ISSN 1818-95271), Vol.3 No.3 December 2011, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
- Alam, SM and Rahman, AKM (2009). The impact of NGO Operations in Bangladesh: A Study on BRAC, Gramen Bank and ASA, Published in the Journal of Public Administration Review, (ISSN 1605- 2021),Vol.2 No.1 December, 2009, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), Savar, Dhaka.
- Alam, SM and Rahman, AKM (2008). Generation Approach of NGOs in Bangladesh: An Overview, The Journal of Public Administration (ISSN 1818-95271), Vol.2 No. 1 & 2, 2007 published in December 2008, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
- Alam, SM (2008). Role of Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in World Politics: An Overview, The Journal of Islamic Education and Research (ISSN 2070-8041) 2007, Vol.2, No. 2, published in December 2008, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
- Alam, SM (2007). Child Labor in Construction Sector in Bangladesh: An Overview, Published in the Journal of Islamic University Studies, Vol.11, N0.2, 2007 Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Islamic University, Kushtia Bangladesh.
- Alam, SM and Hossain (2006). Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of NGOs in Bangladesh: A Study, Published in the Journal of Islamic University Studies, Vol.10, N0.2, 2006 Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
- Alam, SM and Uddin, Gias (2006). An assessment on Job Satisfaction of NGO workers in Bangladesh: A Study, Published in The Journal of Islamic University Studies, Vol.9, N0.1, 2006 Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
- Alam, SM (2005). Role of Ward in Ensuring Good Governance in Urban Local Government in Bangladesh: A Study of Dhaka City Corporation, Published in the Journal of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Administration Academy, Bangladesh Vol.2 No.1.
- Alam, SM (2001) Ward Position in Dhaka City Corporation Management: A review from the perspective of Good Governance, Published in JonoProshason (The Public Administration) Quarterly, Vol.12 Year.5, September 2001, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Alam, SM (2001). Environment Management of Dhaka Mega-City: Lack of Integrated Efforts and Coordination is Basic Problem, Published in Jono Proshason (The Public Administration) Quarterly, Vol.8 Year.5, May 2001, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Scientific Book Publication:
- "LOK PROSHASON TATTIK o PRAOGIK RUPREKHA" (Theoretical and Practical Framework of Public Administration: Bangladesh Perspective), ISBN: 978- 984-33-1920-3, written in Bangla Language, Published by Tanha Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh: August
Dissertation Publication:
- Ph.D dissertation entitled “Strategic Institutional Capacity in Solid Waste Management: The Cases of Dhaka North and South City Corporation in Bangladesh” published by the University of Tampere Press. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2216. ISBN 978-952-03-0239-9 (print), ISSN-L 1455-1616, ISSN 1455-1616. ISBN 978-952-03-0240-5 (pdf), ISSN 1455-1616 http://tampub.uta.fi
Timeline
Research and Development (R&D) Specialist
MorrowX Oy
05.2023 - Current
Planning Support Expert
Tampere City
01.2022 - 04.2022
Waste Management & Sustainable Development Expert
Tampere City
08.2021 - 12.2021
Researcher
Tampere University
01.2020 - Current
Experiential Expert
Tampere University of Applied Science
08.2019 - 12.2019
Doctoral Researcher
Tampere University
01.2011 - 11.2016
Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Islamic University
03.2003 - 01.2011
Project Coordinator
International Labor Organization
01.2001 - 12.2003
Ph.D in Administrative Science - undefined
The Faculty of Management, Tampere University
Master of Social Sciences - Politics & Public Administration
Islamic University
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics & Public Administration
Islamic University
Professional Teacher Education -
Tampere University of Applied Science-TAMK