Istiaq Ahmed

Istiaq Ahmed is a Research Assistant at the Center for Smart Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability (CSIRS-UIU) at United International University. He started his role at CSIRS in August 2026. He earned his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from United International University. His academic background and research interests focus on sustainable and climate-resilient infrastructure, water and sanitation safety, and environmental sustainability.He is currently contributing to the collaborative research project, “Climate-smart Integrated Water-Sanitation Safety Plan for Coastal Bangladesh,” funded by the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR), United International University, and conducted in collaboration with North South University (NSU). His work focuses on developing sustainable and climate-resilient approaches to water, sanitation, and public health challenges in coastal communities.His research interests include climate-resilient infrastructure, water and sanitation safety, sustainable development, and environmental engineering.