Mahatab Uddin
Law, climate change & sustainable development researcher
City Of Toronto,Canada (+1)
Summary
▪ Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
▪ Interdisciplinary researcher with experience of working in the field of climate change, marine environment, technology transfer, intellectual property, and sustainable development.
▪ Academic publications in the fields of climate change, marine environment, arctic governance, technology transfer, intellectual property law and sustainable development.
▪ Exceptional organizational and negotiation skills as well as the ability to lead, establish goal, and attain results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor (Part-time)
University of Guelph
01.2020 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Project Researcher & Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Southern Denmark
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to gather research and publish findings.
- Collaborated with climate change, renewable energy, aquaculture, and sustainable development professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Worked independently in department of law
- Conducted independent research on legal aspects of innovation and transfer of renewable energy technologies
- Worked to improve collective knowledge as to barrier and facilitators of deploying digital technologies for climate-smart aquaculture practices
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participated in discussions, seminars and lectures at diverse events on climate change and sustainable development
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new legal issues artificial intelligence based technologies
Visiting Researcher (Part-time)
International Centre For Climate Change And Development, ICCCAD
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in the filed of climate change adaptation technologies.
- Performed research as to intellectual property protection for adaptation technologies
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
Advocate (Part-time)
Bar Council
06.2007 - Current
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
- Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection.
- Handled complex scheduling for appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy litigation firm.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Supported administration and research processes for civil litigation cases.
- Collected and prepared pre-trial discoveries, records and evidence displays.
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
- Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Worked closely with litigation attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use.
- Created business correspondence to foster clear and precise communication with external parties.
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Environmental, Rural Development (SEDRD), University of Guelph
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted research on climate-smart Agricultural AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Developed and applied a new research method on assessing legal and ethical aspects of deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in climate-smart agriculture
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team members (comprised with academics of Canada and Australia) to accomplish the research goals.
- Conducted independent research amidst COVID 19 induced challenging working environment
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
Asst. Professor and Chairperson
Department of Law, East West University
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Taught International Environmental Law; and Laws of International Organizations at masters level and Public International Law at undergraduate level.
- Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
- Monitored all faculty members’ engagements
- Organized academic conferences, seminars, workshops and other academic events
- Participated in diverse decision-making activities of the university
- Built rapport with other departments of the university, other academics of different institutes.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Collected data for performance outcomes for Honors and Masters program.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Established research agenda in legal field to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Bachelor of laws (LL.B) curriculum.
Research Officer
Bengali Information and Employment Service, BIES
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Wrote Research and Grant Proposal; Conducted Research; and Prepared Research Report.
- Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
- Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
Course (Part-time)
Aarhus University
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Taught International Business Law: Intellectual Property Law at undergraduate level.
- Prepared lectures and class activities Created and graded course assessments to ensure students understood material and remained on track.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
Environmental Activist (Part-time)
Pangaea Youth Environmental Movement Network
07.2001 - 12.2006
- Did research on local environment protection issues
- Campaigned in awareness building program to reduce pollution of environment
- Worked for building awareness regarding access to safe drinking water in Chittagong
- Worked for building awareness to save river ‘Halda’ from pollution.
Legal Associate
Hasan & Associates (Law Office)
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Consultant (Part-time)
U Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to environment and sustainability related problems.
- Provided expert legal opinion on intellectual property law matters
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Consultant (Part-time)
Toronto IP, ADR, & Sustainability
12.2019 - Current
- Resolving problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gaining practical experiences of alternative dispute resolution process through taking part in different kind of mediation activities.
- Cultivating interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrating leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
University of Guelph
Guelph, CanadaPost Graduate Certificate - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Humber College
05.2020
Ph.D. - Public International Law on Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Aarhus University, Oslo University
Denmark, Norway03.2016
Certificate -
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
01.2016
M.SC. - Sustainable Development
Uppsala University & Swedish Agricultural Uni
Uppsala , Sweden04.2011
LL.M - Intellectual Property Law
Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden05.2009
LL.M - Law And Justice
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh06.2005
Licenses & Certifications
06.2007
LL. B (Hon’s) - Law Studies
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh2003
Skills
- COMPUTER LITERACY
- Familiar with Operating System win XP, Mac OS, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 #Skilled in using MS Office, MS- Word, Excel, Power point etc
- LANGUAGES: :English (Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and listening) ; Bengali (native); Hindi/Urdu: Basic
- HOBBIES : Reading ; Listening to Music ; Travelling and Cultural Exploration
- PPE Compliance: Yes
- Decision-Making: Efficient
- Google Workspace : Familiar with
- Cultural Awareness : Respectful to all ethnic cultures
- Teamwork and Collaboration : Excellent Collaborator
- Analytical and Critical Thinking: Excellent
- Attention to Detail: Excellent
- First Aid/CPR: Accomplished CPR Course
- Multitasking Abilities: Efficient
- Interpersonal Communication: Excellent
Websites
Accomplishments
▪ Published research monograph titled as 'Climate Change, technology Transfer, and Sustainable Development' from globally reputed publisher Routledge, UK (2021)
▪ Published more than fifteen academic articles and book chapters in globally reputed journals
▪ Presented more that fifty conference and seminar papers all over the world
▪ Published a number of articles in popular magazines and participated in various talk shows in TV media
▪ Reviewed academic articles for various globally reputed academic journals such as Cogent Food & Agriculture (Taylor & Francis) – January 2023; Transnational Legal Theory (Taylor & Francis) – August 2022; and ▪Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law (Edward Elgar) – May 2019 etc.
▪ Received AI-CARE research grant at the University of Guelph, Canada (2020)
▪ Collaborated with two researchers of other disciplines (Agriculture and Computer Science) of two different countries (Australia & Canada) to conduct research on law, ethics and AI on agriculture
▪ Collaborated with three researchers of three other disciplines (Agriculture, Communication and Sociology) of two different countries (Denmark & Canada) to conduct a research on International Law, and Renewable Energy technologies
▪ Collaborated with five researchers of three other disciplines (Aquaculture, Communication and Sociology) of two different countries (Denmark & Canada) to conduct a research on aquaculture and digital technologies
Affiliations
▪ American Society of International Law January 2022 - Present
▪ European Society of International Law January 2022 - Present
▪ ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO), Canada April 2020- March, 2021
▪ Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association Feb 2018 – Present
▪ Dhaka Taxes Bar Association Jun 2006 – Present
▪ Dhaka District Bar Association Jun 2006 – Present
▪ Bangladesh Bar Council Jun 2006 – Present
HONARARY AFFILIATIONS
▪ Board Member, Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC) April 2021- Present
▪Board Member, Bengali Information and Employment Services (BIES), Canada May 2020- Present
▪ Member, Chittagong Uni Alumni Association of Canada Oct 2016 – Present
▪ Member, Nordic Intellectual Property Law Network, EU Jan 2011 – Present
▪ Member, Nordic Environmental Law Network, EU Jan 2011 – Present
▪ Board Member, Aarhus University Ph.D. House Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
▪Member, ELSA Sweden Jun 2009 - Dec 2011
Timeline
Project Researcher & Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Southern Denmark
05.2021 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Environmental, Rural Development (SEDRD), University of Guelph
06.2020 - 04.2021
Adjunct Professor (Part-time)
University of Guelph
01.2020 - Current
Consultant (Part-time)
Toronto IP, ADR, & Sustainability
12.2019 - Current
Visiting Researcher (Part-time)
International Centre For Climate Change And Development, ICCCAD
02.2019 - 01.2021
Asst. Professor and Chairperson
Department of Law, East West University
09.2017 - 12.2018
Research Officer
Bengali Information and Employment Service, BIES
01.2017 - 08.2017
Consultant (Part-time)
U Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2017
Course (Part-time)
Aarhus University
01.2011 - 06.2011
Advocate (Part-time)
Bar Council
06.2007 - Current
Legal Associate
Hasan & Associates (Law Office)
08.2004 - 06.2007
Environmental Activist (Part-time)
Pangaea Youth Environmental Movement Network
07.2001 - 12.2006
University of Guelph
Post Graduate Certificate - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Humber College
Ph.D. - Public International Law on Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Aarhus University, Oslo University
Certificate -
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
M.SC. - Sustainable Development
Uppsala University & Swedish Agricultural Uni
LL.M - Intellectual Property Law
Stockholm University
LL.M - Law And Justice
University of Chittagong
Licenses & Certifications
LL. B (Hon’s) - Law Studies
University of Chittagong
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