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Dr. IL. Mohamed Zahir

Senior Lecturer Gr II in Geography (GIS)
Dept. of Geography
Faculty of Arts and Culture


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Basic Information
Dr. IL. Mohamed Zahir
Designation Senior Lecturer Gr II in Geography (GIS)
Department / Unit Dept. of Geography
Faculty Faculty of Arts and Culture
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Email zahirilm_gis@seu@ac.lk, zarhinsa@gmail.com
Qualifications
  • Ph.D at University of Sri Jayewardene University of Sri Lanka.
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing at Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya.
  • Bachelor of Arts, Special in Geography, Second Class Upper Division, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
Scholarship/ Award
  • Faculty Advisor, YouthMapper Chapter, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • The India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF), Centre for Co-operation in Science and Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS, formerly CICS), at University of Madras (India) (2019).
  • Seminar on Land Use Planning for Developing Countries in Beijing, China (2015).
National Contribution
  • Facilitator, Booster Grant Project at Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Land Use Plan for Ampara District, (2016). Prepared on the recommendations given by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), Land Use Policy Planning Department, Ministry of Land.
Training Programme
  • Writing Impactful Research (WIR), organized by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in association with Emerald Publishing and Gulf Medical University, from 22nd April 2021 to 05th August 2021.
  • Certificate of Training on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Position Systems (GPS) at Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa.
  • Short Training Programme on Geographical Information Systems at Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Working Experience
  • Senior Lecturer at Department of Geography, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka since 2022 to date.
  • Lecturer at Department of Geography, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka since 2017 to 2022.
  • Visiting Lecturer at Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka since 2020-2023.
  • Land Use Planning Officer at Department of Land Use Policy Planning since 2003 to 2017.
  • Planning Assistant at Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Department since 2012 to 2013.
  • Land Use Planning Assistant at Department of Land Use Policy Planning since 2005 to 2012.
  • Visiting Lecturer at Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (2015).
  • Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka since 2015-2017.
  • Resource Person to subject on Geographical Information Systems and Remote
    • Sensing at Department of Geography, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person to subject on Resource Utilization at NGO projects.
Other Activities and Skills
  • International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing since 2022 to date.
  • Active Secretary, Sri Lanka Association of Geographer (SLAG) since 2023 to date.
  • Exco member of Sri Lanka Association of Geographer (SLAG) since 2022-2023.
  • Secretary, School Development Executive Committee (SDEC), AL-Ashraq National School, Nintavur since 2023 to date.
  • Member of Young Scientist Forum.
  • Member of Wildlife Nature Society
  • Participated in sports at School, Divisional, District and University levels.
Journal Articles
  • Ibra Lebbe Mohamed Zahir, Mohamed Hassan Fathima Nuskiya, , Ven. Pinnawala Sangasumana, Athem Lebbe Iyoob, Meerasa Lewai Fowzul Ameer, (2023). Monitoring Urban Green Space Using Remote Sensing Derived-vegetation Indices in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, Procedia Computer Science, 236, 248-256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.05.028
  • Nuskiya, M.H.F., Zahir, I.L.M., Mohamed Thariq, M.G., Sunethra Thennakoon, Iyoob, A.L., and Ameer, M.L.F. (2023). Spatio-temporal Analysis of MODIS-based Land Surface Temperature Using Google Earth Engine (GEE) in Ampara District, the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment -2023 Kandy, Sri Lanka. 15th -17th December 2023.
  • Kafoor Nijamir, Fowzul Ameer, Sunethra Thennakoon, Jayani Herath, Atham Lebbe Iyoob, Ibra Lebbe Mohamed Zahir, Sajiharan Sabaratnam, Mohaitheen Vava Fathima Jisna, Buddhika Madurapperuma, (2023). Geoinformatics application for estimating and forecasting of periodic shoreline changes in the east coast of Ampara District, Sri Lanka, Ocean & Coastal Management, 232, 106425, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106425
  • S. Suthakaran, I.L.M. Zahir, M. H. M. Rinos, K.V.D. Sampath, M.I.M.A. Hameed, (2022). Accessing OpenStreetMap as a Source of Volunteer Geographic Information of Sri Lankan Administrative Systems: A Case Study in Selected Districts of Batticaloa, Vavuniya and Gampaha in Sri Lanka. 11th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS), 2012.
  • A.L. Iyoob, K. Nijamir, I.L. Mohamed Zahir, M. L. Fawzul Ameer, (2022). Forest cover change detection using Geo-informatics Technology: A Spatio-temporal Analysis based on Pottuvil and Thirukkovil Divisional Secretary Division in Ampara District, Sri Lanka, 11th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS), 2012.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., Thennakoon, S., Sangasumana, R.P., Herath, J., Madurapperuma, B. and Iyoob, A.L. (2021). Spatiotemporal Land-Use Changes of Batticaloa Municipal Council in Sri Lanka from 1990 to 2030 Using Land Change Modeler. Geographies 2021, 1, 166-177. https://doi.org/10.3390/
  • Zahir I.L.M., Thennakoon T.M.S.P.K., Rev. Pinnawala Sangasumana and Jayani Rupi Herath H.M. (2021). Public and Institutional Perception on Environmental Issues of Urban Land-use Planning in Eastern Sri Lanka, KALAM - International Journal Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 14(2).
  • Zahir, I.L.M., Madurapperuma, B., Iyoob, A.L. and Nijamir, K. (2021). Exploring the Ever-Changing Seashore Using Geoinformatics Technology. Earth 2021, 2(3), 544-555. https://doi.org/10.3390/earth2030032
  • B.D. Madurapperuma, I.L.M. Zahir, K. Nijamir, and A.L. Iyoob, (2019). Mapping and Change Detection of Mangroves along the Coastline of Ampara District from 2004 to 2019, Proceedings, South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium -2019, 18th December 2019, p. 330-336.
  • Ayoob. A. L., Zahir I.L.M and Nijamir. K. (2019). GIS-Based Mapping on Salt Water Intrusion into Agricultural Land: A Case Study in Nintavur Grama Niladhari Division (GND) - 1, Sri Lanka, Proceedings, South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium -2019, 18th December 2019, p. 868-874.
  • I.L.M. Zahir, and K. Nijamir (2018). “Application of Geospatial Technology for Wetlands' Mapping and Change-Detection: A Case Study in Selected Areas of South Eastern Coast in Ampara District, Sri Lanka” Sustainable Geoscience and Geotourism, ISSN: XXXX-XXX0, Vol. 1, pp 25-32, doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/SGG.1.25.
  • B.D. Madurapperuma, J.E. Dellysse, I.L.M. Zahir and A.L. Iyoob, (2017). “Mapping Shoreline Vulnerabilities Using Kite Aerial Photographs at Oluvil Harboure in Ampara”, Proceedings of 7th International Symposium, SEUSL, 7th & 8th December 2017.
  • B.D. Madurapperuma, J.E. Dellysse, A.L. Iyoob and I.L.M. Zahir, (2017). “Mapping Coastal Fringe Community Vulnerability of Pottuvil Using High Resolution Kite Aerial Photography”, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions Sri Lanka Vol. 21, 24th November 2017.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., and Kaleel, M.I.M., (2016). “Web Based Land Information System for Nintavur Divisional Secretariat Division DSD, Sri Lanka”, Journal of Geography, Environment and Erath Science International 5(4): 1-6, 2016.
  • Zahir I.L.M., MIM. Kaleel., and V. Madha Suresh (2014). “A study of Urban System Adapting to Climate Change” African Journal of Science and Research, 2(6): 30-35.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., Kaleel, and M.I.M., (2014). “Using Geo-spatial Technology to Flooding Potential Model in Gal Oya River Basin”, Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL, Kalam Journal Vol.viii.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., Kaleel, M.I.M., V. Matha Suresh and R. Kalaivani (2014). “Application of GIS in Solid Waste Management in Nintavur Pradesiya Shabah Area”, Published by Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Kavanam – PladuraiParvai, Journal Vol.iv.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., (2013). “Rainfall Variability on Climate Changes in Eastern Province in Sri Lanka” 3rd International Symposium, Vol 1, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Zahir I.L.M., MIM. Kaleel., and V. Madha Suresh (2013). “A GIS based Multicriteria Land Suitability Evaluation for Agricultural Crops in Mahaoya DSD, Ampara District, Sri Lanka” Neo Geographiya, An International Journal Geography, GIS & Remote Sensing Vol. II Issue I, January 2013. pp. 52-64.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., and Kaleel, M.I.M., (2013). “Demarcation of Groundwater Potential Region Using GIS Techniques: A case study in Nintavur DSD, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, SEUSL, Kalam Journal Vol. 6.
  • I.L.M. Zahir, Tilak Wijethunga Bandara and M.I.M. Kaleel (2012). “Development of A Web based Land Information Systems (LIS) Using Integrated GIS Technology for Ampara Town, Sri Lanka. The 2nd International Symposium May 25-27, 2012.
  • Kaleel, M.I.M., and Zahir I.L.M., (2010). “The Challenges for the Urban Sustainability in Kalmunai Municipal Council Area” Urban Sustainability Issus, Department of Geography, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Madras, India. (101-111).
  • M.I.M. Kaleel, and I.L.M. Zahir (2008). “Land Use Changes in Kalmunai Municipal Council (KMC), Sri Lanka” 1st International Symposium, Department of Social Sciences SEUSL.
Books
  • Zahir, I.L.M., and Kaleel, M.I.M., (2014). “Integrated Geographical Information Systems”, Kurinchi Publication, Kandy.
  • Zahir, I.L.M., and Kaleel, M.I.M., M.L.Fowzul Ameer, (2013). “An Introduction to Geomorphology”, Kurinchi Publication, Kandy.
  • Zahir I.L.M., and MIM. Kaleel., (2013). “Addressing Climate Change” published by Esweran’s Publication, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • Zahir I.L.M., and MIM. Kaleel., (2011). “Research Methodology” published by Department of Social Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Zahir I.L.M., and MIM. Kaleel., (2011). “Elements of Remote Sensing” published by Department of Social Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Zahir ILM., and MIM. Kaleel., (2011). “Land Use Planning on Ecological, Global and Local Context” published by Department of Social Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Kaleel, M.I.M., Madtha Suresh and Zahir I.L.M., (2010). “An Introduction to Weather and Climate” published by Department of Social Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
Nonrelated Referees
  • Prof. T.M.S.P.K. Thennakon
    Department of Geography
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura
    Tel: 011-2758746, Mobile:
    E-mail: sunethrapk@gmail.com

  • Dr. Buddhika Madurapperuma
    Department of Botany
    OUSL
    Tel: +94112 881 452, Mobile: +94702589537
    E-mail: bdmad@ou.ac.lk; bdm280@humboldt.edu

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