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Reshma Afroz Rimi
Reshma Afroz Rimi
Graduate Student in Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program at Alabama A & M University
(240)-316-0518
About
Academic and Professional Background
As a passionate, dedicated and, detail-orientated urban planning professional, I bring a unique combination of academic rigor and practical experience to the field. Currently completing my second Masters' degree of Urban Planning from Alabama A&M University. I have developed a strong foundation in urban design, transportation planning, and GIS applications while performing my responsibilities as a Graduate Research Assistant. With experience working as a JUNIOR URBAN PLANNER and ASSISTANT GIS SPECIALIST in two consultancy firms, I have honed my skills in collaborative planning, spatial analysis, and data visualization. My expertise spans urban planning and policy development, GIS analysis, urban analytics, and community engagement, with proficiency in software such as GIS software, SketchUp, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, I am working with programming languages to work efficiently in data analysis and web development. With a passion for creating sustainable and equitable urban environments, I am excited to leverage my skills and knowledge to drive positive change in the field of urban planning.
Education
2026
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (2nd Master's)
Alabama A & M University, Huntsville, Alabama, 35811, USA
2023
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (1st Master)
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
2022
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
Experience
August, 2024 - Summer, 2026
Graduate Research Assistant
Dept. of Community and Regional Planning
Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL, 35811
August, 2023- June, 2024
Assistant GIS Specialist
Desh Upodesh Ltd.
House # 21/B, Road # 16 (New)/27(old) Dhanmondi, Dhaka‑1209, Bangladesh.
February, 2022- June, 2022
Junior Urban Planner
Development Design Consultant Limited
DDC CENTER, 47-MOHAKHALI C/A, DHAKA-1212, Bangladesh
Posters & Conferences
Poster Presentation
Rimi R.A., Morshed S.R., Dutt F., Ouf A. (November 2025). Mapping Accessibility and Opportunities: A GIS Analysis of Huntsville's Bus Rapid Transit Corridor.
Rimi R.A., Dutt F. (April 2025). Strategic Land Use and Zoning Proposals for North-West Huntsville: A BIG Picture Alignment.
Rimi R.A., Dutt F. (Nov 2024). GIS-Based Clustering Technique for Identifying Tourism Hotspots in Huntsville, Alabama
Conference Paper
Dutt F., Rimi R.A., Morshed SR, (April 2026) Data to Action: AI and Social Media. National Planning Conference, American Planning Association, Detroit, Michigan, 2026
Rimi R.A., Dutt F (March 2026) Built Environment and Community Health: A Data-Driven Analysis of Walkability and Air Quality in Huntsville, Alabama. ARD Biennial Research Symposium-2026, New Orleans, Louisiana. [Award Wining]
Rimi R.A., Dutt F (October 2025). Social Walkability Assessment with Computer Vision, APA Conference Alabama -Mississippi Chapter, Hattiesburg Mississippi -2025
Rimi R.A., Morshed SR, Reavse C, Boyce J, Felix J, Oginni S, Ouf A (October-2025). Meek-greenway- A Vision of Huntsville’s Future, APA Conference Alabama -Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi -2025
Rimi R.A., Rafi AH, Sultana J. (Feb 2024). Factors affecting sustainable resource management in Bangladesh. ICCESD-24
Research Papers
Journal Article
Morshed SR, Rimi R.A. (April 2025). Dynamics of Urban Consumption and Resulting Impacts on Ecological Footprint: A Longitudinal Study of Khulna, Bangladesh. 18, Energy Nexus
Fattah MA, Rimi R.A., Morshed SR. (May 2022). Knowledge, behavior, and drivers of residents’ willingness to pay for a sustainable solid waste collection and management system in Mymensingh City, Bangladesh. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management
Thesis Paper
2nd MURP Thesis (2026): A Composite Walkability for Social Locations Using Computer Vision Model: Google Street View Based Case Study of Huntsville, Alabama, USA
1st MURP Thesis (2023): Spatiotemporal Variability of Climatic Factors In Response To Vegetation Cover Change In Bangladesh
BURP Thesis (2022): Walkability Analysis on Selected Roads of Ward No. 26 And 28 In Gazipur City Corporation
Python Script
import os
import shutil
# Specify the folder paths
folder_path = r''
output_folder_path = r""
# List all files in the specified folder
file_names = os.listdir(folder_path)
# Iterate over each file in the folder
for file_name in file_names:
# Get the part of the file name before the first underscore
new_folder_name = file_name.split('_')[0]
# Define the path for the new folder
new_folder_path = os.path.join(output_folder_path, new_folder_name)
# Create the folder if it doesn't already exist
os.makedirs(new_folder_path, exist_ok=True)
# Define the source file path and the destination file path
source_file = os.path.join(folder_path, file_name)
destination_file = os.path.join(new_folder_path, file_name)
# Move the file to the new folder
shutil.copy(source_file, destination_file)
print(f"Copy '{file_name}' to '{new_folder_path}'")
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Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Data Analysis (E-xcel & SPSS)
Content Writing & Editing
HTML5, JavaScript & Bootstrap
Python
GIS software
SketchUp
Google Earth Engine
Image & Design Tools
Bengali
English
Awards
Hobbies
OUT OF OFFICE
WHERE I SHINE
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Medal for CGPA 4.00 in Masters of Urban and Regional planning in Alabama A & M University.
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Awards (3rd Place) by Association of Research Directors (ARD) Research Symposium- 2026 on Graduate Oral Presentation, titled “Built Environment and Community Health: A Data-Driven Analysis of Walkability and Air Quality in Huntsville, Alabama”
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IBM Masters Fellowship Award
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Graduate Fellowship for outstanding academic result (GPA 4.00) in Spring & Fall2025; Spring-2026 Semesters
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APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship
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Black Tie Gala Scholarship for outstanding academic result (GPA 4.00) in Fall-2024 Semester
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Research Grant from The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief for 1st MURP thesis
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Government General Scholarship for extraordinary results in BURP
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Complementary Scholarships for excellent result both in BURP and MURP
Travelling
Photography
Watching Movies
Cooking
Yoga
Reading