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emamul_geology@ru.ac.bd, emamul_geology@yahoo.com, emamul.geology@gmail.com

Dr. Khondaker Emamul Haque, Professor, Dept. of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. Contact No. +8801712787544 (Cell Phone), +8802588800582 (Land Phone)


DR. KHONDOKAR EMAMUL HAQUE
PROFESSOR
Geology & Mining

Education Summary  
M.Sc. (RU), PhD (India)
Research Interest  
Hydrogeology, Water Quality, Isotope Geology, Watershed Management and Groundwater Development, Arsenic Contamination, Environmental Geology, Disaster Management in Natural Issues, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Micropaleontology and Paleoenvironment
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(Ph.D. in Hydrogeology)		 North Bengal University, Darjeeling, WB, India 2002
Masters
(M.Sc. (Thesis) in Geology and Mining)		 Rajshahi University 1985
Bachelor/Honors
(B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology and Mining)		 Rajshahi University 1984
Higher Secondary
(Highter Secondary Certificate)		 Govt. B.L. Colleage, Khulna 1980
Secondary
(Secondary School Certificate Examination)		 St. Joseph's High School, Khulna 1978

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2021-07-01 to Department of Geology and Mining PROFESSOR (Grade 1)
2009-10-29 to 2021-06-30 Department of Geology and Mining PROFESSOR
2002-07-22 to 2009-10-28 Department of Geology and Mining Associate Professor
1993-12-29 to 2002-07-21 Department of Geology and Mining ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
1990-12-29 to 1993-12-28 Department of Geology and Mining LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2023-11-28 to 2023-12-17 Faculty of Geosciences Dean
2021-11-28 to 2023-11-27 Faculty of Geosciences Dean
2017-04-30 to 2018-09-30 Room # 306, Department of Geology and Mining, Rajshahi University Sub-project Manager (SPM) and Total Project Management
2016-03-23 to 2019-03-22 Department of Geology and Mining Chairman

Journal

1. Islam, M. T., Islam, M. T., Islam, M. A., Islam, M. A., Jahan, C. S., Haque, K. E., & Islam, M. M. "Mapping for Groundwater Stressed Areas in Barind Region of Bangladesh and Its Implication on Water Management" Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 18, 53–69 (2026). https://doi.org/10.4236/jwarp.2026.181004

Published: January 2026
2. Takeya, L. A., Haque, K. E., Ahmed, S., Siddique, M. A. B., Moniruzzaman, M., "Hydrochemistry, Quality, and Potential Health Risk Appraisal of Arsenic-Enriched Groundwater in Central-West Bangladesh Using the Integrated Water Quality Index and Monte Carlo Simulation" Science of the Total Environment, 1003, 180707. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-023-00911-5

Published: December 2025
3. Hasan, M. N. I., Haque, K. E., Ahmed, S., & Hasan, M. M. "Evaluation of Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Its Effects on Industries in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh" Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, 2 (Special Issue), 117–118.

Published: December 2025
4. Hasan, M. M., Haque, K. E., Hasan, M. N. I., Ahmed, S., & Mim, M. N. Y. "Assessment of Hydro Geochemistry and Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in Coastal Aquifer of Lakshmipur District, Bangladesh: Using Fuzzy Overlay" Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, 2 (Special Issue), 83–86 (2025). https://doi.org/10.64862/

Published: December 2025
5. Islam, M. T., Jahan, C. S., Haque, K. E., Islam, M. A., & Rahman, M. A. "Impact of Conserving River Water by Rubber Dam in Barind Area of Bangladesh Using Mathematical Models" Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (RDA Publication), 28(2), pp. * . ISSN: 1019-9624.

Published: December 2025
6. Islam, M. T., Rahman, S. M. M., Nahiduzzaman, S., Islan, M. A., Jahan, C. S., Haque, K. E., & Harrison, B "Sea Level Rise Along the Coast of Bangladesh Under Different Climate Scenarios" Bangladesh Journal of Oceanography, 1(1), 75–94 (2025). ISSN (P): 3106-0501. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17854985

Published: November 2025
7. Ahmed, S., Haque, K. E., Shafiuzzaman, S. M., Moniruzzaman, M., Yeasmin, M. S., & Sultana, M. R. "Groundwater Recharge Dynamics and Contamination in Contrasting Hydrogeological Settings of Northwestern Bangladesh: Insights from Long-Term Rainfall, Isotopes, and Hydrochemistry" SSRN Electronic Journal (Preprint), 32 pp. (2025). https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5577192

Published: October 2025
8. Ahmed, S., Haque, K. E., Moniruzzaman, M., Suborna, M. A.K., Ananna T. A., Bhuyian, M. A. Q., Ahsan, M. A, Khan, A. H. A., Karim, M. M. & Kasem, M. A. "Hydrogeochemistry, water quality, and potential human health risk assessment of groundwater in a drought-prone area, Bangladesh" Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Vol. 29, Issue. 101450, Page. 1-16

Published: April 2025
9. Ahmed, S., Haque, K. E., Moniruzzaman, M., Suborna, M. A.K., Ananna T. A. "Variation of Water Quality in Floodplain and Barind Tract of South Eastern Part of Chapai Nawabganj District, Bangladesh" Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), Vol. 2, ISSN. 2958-616X, Page. 81-91

Published: May 2024
10. Chowdhury, M. M. A., Haque, K. E., Arefin, R. "Evaluation of seawater dynamics toward land using hydro-chemical analysis along the Bagerhat coast of Bangladesh" Sustainable Water Resources Management, Vol. 9, Issue. 5, Page.133

Published: August 2023
11. Saha, S., Basak, B., Roy, M. K., Ahmed, S. S., Reza, A. H. M. S. and Haque, K. E. "Grain Size Analysis of the Sediments of the Jayanti Estuary , Shariatpur-Barishal, Bangladesh" IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG), vol. 07, pp. 05-12

Published: December 2019
12. Shafiuzzaman, S. M., & Haque, K. E. "Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality in the Southwest Coastal Area of Satkhira District, Bangladesh" Editorial Board, 37.

Published: December 2016
13. Shafiuzzaman, S. M. & Haque, K. E. "Mechanisms and Sources of Hydrochemistry in South-West Coastal Aquifer of Bangladesh" Journal of Life and Earth Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, vol.10.

Published: December 2015
14. Shafiuzzaman, S. M. & Haque, K. E. "Impact of Water Salinity on Major Crops Production in most of the Coastal Adjoining Areas of Satkhira District, Bangladesh" University Journal of Environmental Science, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, vol. 03,pp. 27-32.

Published: December 2014
15. Biswas, R.K., Roy, M K. & Haque, K. E. "Asssessment of Groundwataer Quality for Drinking Purposes in some parts of Jhenaidah District, Bangladesh" International Journal of Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences ISSN: 2277-2081 (Online), vol. 03, No. 01, pp. 195-204

Published: February 2013
16. Haque, K. E. & Farhana, T. "Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater and Its Sufferings, Manigram, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: A Case Study" International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, vol. 04, No. 03, pp. 382-394

Published: June 2011
17. Roy, M. K, Ahmed, A. S., Bhattacharje, T. K., Moniruzzaman, M., Haque, M. M. & Haque, K. E. "Petrography, Provenance and Paleoclimate of the DupiTila Sandstones, Lalmai Hills, Comilla" The IUP Journal of Earth Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, vol. 04, No. 04, pp. 49-66.

Published: October 2010
18. Haque, K. E. & Farhana, T. "Seasonal Variation in Groundwater Quality of Ganges Floodplain Area of Western Bagha Thana and Its Impact, Rajshahi, Bangladesh" Rajshahi University Journal of Sciences, Bangladesh, vol. 37, pp. 137-153

Published: August 2010
19. Haque, K. E., Selim, Z. R. & Islam, M.A "Hydrogeological Condition and Characteristics Features of Groundwater Level in Godagari Upazilla, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh" Bangladesh Geoscience Journal, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, vol. 15, pp. 39-52

Published: December 2009
20. Islam, M. A., Islam, M. S., Talukdar, S., Haque, K. E. et. al "Petrophysical Evaluation of Neogene Shaly-Sand Gas Reservoir: A Case Study of Kailas Tila Gas Field, Bengal Basin, Bangladesh" International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, Hyderabad, AP, India, vol. 02, No. 06, pp, 499-511

Published: December 2009
21. Roy. M. K., Haque, K. E. et. al, "Provenance, Paleoclimate and Depositional Environment of the Upper Bhuban Member of the Sitakund Anticline, Chittagong, Southeastern Bangladesh" The Icfai University Journal of Earth Sciences, Hyderabad, India, vol. 03, No. 03, pp. 32-52

Published: July 2009
22. Haque, K. E "Geochemical Assessment of Groundwater in the Foothills Area of Siliguri, Darjeeling District, India" International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, (IJEE) Mangalore-D. K., India, vol. 02, No. 02, pp. 135-144

Published: June 2009
23. Haque, K. E.& Sultana, S. "Groundwater Quality Analysis with Special emphasis to the Agricultural Uses in Lower Atrai Basin (Singra), Natore, Bangladesh" Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological studies (ILEE), Kolkata, India, vol. 32, No. 01, pp; 285-292

Published: June 2009
24. Rahman, M. T., Sarkar, M., Chowdhury, M. A. I., Haque, K. E., & Hasan, M. M. "Solid Waste Pollution in Sylhet City" Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science, 9(2), 297–303

Published: January 2003
25. Haque, K. E. "Paleoecological Studies of Neogene rocks of Cox’s Bazar and Its adjacent areas, Bangladesh" Bangladesh Geoscience Journal, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, vol. 8, pp. 103-112

Published: December 2002
26. Jana M. M. & Haque K. E. "Suitability of Groundwater for Agriculture in the Terai Area, Darjeeling, W. B., India" Geog. Review of India, vol. 64, No. 3, pp. 262-271

Published: September 2002
27. Haque, K. E. & Jana, M. M. "Environmental Control of Groundwater Resources in Siliguri Subdivision of Darjeeling District, India" North Bengal University Review (Science & Technology), Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 77-84

Published: December 2001
28. Jana M. M. & Haque K. E. "Groundwater Potential in parts of the Siliguri Police Station Area, Darjeeling, W.B., India" Geog. Review of India, vol. 61, No. 02, pp. 145-155

Published: June 1999
29. Ahmed S. T. & Haque K. E. "Studies of Neogene Foraminiferas from South-west Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh" Rajshahi University Studies Part-B (Science, Life and Earth Science), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, Vol. xviii, pp. 111-121

Published: October 1990

Conference

1. Aktar, M. S., Haque, K. E., Moniruzzaman, M. & Ahmed, S. "Groundwater Quality in the Barind Tract and Floodplain Regions of Naogaon District, Bangladesh: A Hydrogeochemical and GIS Perspective" National Seminar on Geology for Sustainable Development, Planning and Climate Resilient Bangladesh, May 03-04, Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), Vol. 3, Page. 50

Published: May 2025
2. Haque, M. M., Rahman, M. A., Hossain, I., Haque, K. E., & Hoyanagi, K. "Lithological and Geochemical Characteristics of the Eocene-Miocene Sediments of the Surma Basin, Bangladesh: Understanding the Changes in Depositional Environment and Sediment Sources" National Seminar on Geology for Sustainable Development, Planning and Climate Resilient Bangladesh, May 03-04, Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), Vol. 3, Page. 48

Published: May 2025
3. Ayeshah, S., Haque, K. E., Moniruzzaman, M., Aktar, M. S., Ahmed, S. & Ahemd, S. I. "Assessment of groundwater quality degradation and recharge mechanism in Toypurhat District, Bangladesh: an isotopic and hydrogeochemical perspective" 2nd International Conference on Environment Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management, March02-03, 2024, ID: ICES-A125, Page: 156-157, Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh

Published: March 2024
4. Ahmed, S., Haque, K. E., Suborna, M. A.K., Moniruzzaman, M., & Ananna T. A "Assessment of groundwater contamination and its impact on human health in Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh: an environmental hazard study" International Conference on The Role Science and Technology Towards 4IR, October 5-6, ID 63, Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Published: October 2023
5. Haque, K. E., Ahmed, S.,Suborna, M. A.K., Moniruzzaman, M., & Ananna T. A. "Understanding the Groundwater Level Fluctuations for Better Management of Groundwater Resource: A Case in the Part of Chapai Nawabganj District, Bangladesh" 2nd National Seminar on Geology for the Sustainable Development of Bangladesh, Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB). (Accepted)

Published: December 2022
6. Moniruzzaman, M., Haque, K. E., Ahmed, S., et al., "Isotopic signatures and hydrochemistry as tools in assessing sources and groundwater aquifers in Chapainawabganj Sadar and Nachole Upazila, Chapainawabganj" 8th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM 2021) 29-31 March 2021, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Published: March 2021
7. Moniruzzaman, M., Haque, K. E., Ahmed, S.,Suborna, M. A.K., Bhuyian, M. A.Q., Ahsan, M. A.,Nafi, M. A. H., Karim, M. M. "Identify the Sources of Groundwater Recharge by Using Isotopic and Hydrochemical Techniques in Chapainawbganj Sadar and Nachole Upazilla, Chapainawbganj" International Conference on Physics-2020, Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, March 5-7

Published: March 2020
8. Islam, M. T. & Haque, K. E. "Occurrence and Assessment of Drought in North-Western Part of Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh" International Conference on Geosciences and Environment (ICGE 2018), Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, September 8-9, p. 60

Published: September 2018
9. Sultana, M. R. & Haque K. E. "Groundwater Recharge Assessment and Its Impact on Agriculture in Nawabganj Sadar Upazilla, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh" International Conference on Geosciences and Environment (ICGE 2018), Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, September 8-9, p. 31

Published: September 2018
10. Haque, K. E., Chowdhyry, M. A. & Hossain, S, "Evaluation of Water Chemistry in Bagherhat Coastal Belt: Evidences of Sea Water Intrusion" North Bengal Drought Conference (NBDC), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, March 27-28, p.30

Published: March 2012
11. Jana, M. M. & Haque, K. E. "A Note on the Groundwater Potentiality of Siliguri City and Its Adjoining Area, Darjeeling, WB, India" 5th West Bengal State Science Congress, North Bengal University, Darjeeling, WB, India, March 21-23, p. 85

Published: March 1998

Undergraduate courses

GMT-1101: Historical Geology

Running

Undergraduate courses

GMT-205: Stratigraphy of Bengal Basin and Surrounding Areas

Running

Undergraduate courses

GMT-303: Invertebrate and Vertebrate Paleontology

Running

Undergraduate courses

GMT-305: Basic Hydrogeology

Running

Undergraduate courses

GMT-402: Micropaleontology

Running

Undergraduate courses

GMT-405: Applied Hydrogeology

Running

Undergraduate courses

GMT-410: Environmental Geology

Postgraduate courses

GMT-507: Water Management and Irrigation

Running

Postgraduate courses

GMT-509: Groundwater Pollution

Running

Postgraduate courses

GMT-513: Geo-Hazards and Disaster Management

Postgraduate courses

GMT-514: Waste Management and Environmental Geochemistry


Research and Project Experience:

A number of Research project in 4th year Honors’ level, MS (Thesis) level and M. Phil./Ph. D level have been guided successfully as follows:

 


a)    Research Project Supervised (B. Sc. Hon’s Level):

 

1.      Characteristics Feature of Groundwater Table in Godagari Upazilla of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh (2001).
2.      Groundwater Quality Analysis with Special emphasis to Arsenic Contamination in Manigram Union of Bagha Thana, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh (2001).

3.      Qualitative Analysis of Groundwater in Niamatpur Upazilla, Naogaon District, Bangladesh (2001).

4.      Groundwater Quality Analysis with Special emphasis to Agricultural use in Singra Upazilla, Natore, Bangladesh (2002).
5.      Groundwater Recharge Assessment for Flood Plain Aquifer in Nandigram Upazilla of Bogra District, Bangladesh (2003).
6.      Effects of Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Water Quality on Crop Production of Gabtoli Upazilla, Bogra, Bnagladesh (2003).
7.      Groundwater Balance Study in Manikganj Sadar Thana: An Attempt to its Management and Development (2004).

8.      Groundwater Chemistry of some selected areas in Alamdanga Upazilla, Chuadanga, Bangladesh (2004).

9.      Study of Groundwater Quality in Shailkupa Uapzila, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh (2005).
10.  Chemistry of the Groundwater of Bagmara Upazilla, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh (2005).

11.  Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Groundwater in Shahzadpur Upazilla, Sirajganj, Bangladesh (2006).
12.   Hydrochemical Analysis of Groundwater in Puthia Upazilla, Rajshahi, Bangaldesh (2006).


13.  Groundwater Quality Analysis for Agricultural Uses in Shibganj Uapzila, Bangladesh (2007).
14.  Qualitative Analysis of Groundwater for drinking purpose in Sadar Upazilla, Dinajpur, Bangladesh (2007).


15.  Groundwater    Resource    Assessment    in    Chirirbandar     Upazilla,    Dinajpur, Bangladesh (2007).
16.  Groundwater Quality in Sonatola Upazilla, Bogra, Bangladesh (2008).
17.  Suitability of Groundwater for Irrigation: A Case Study of Gangachara Upazilla, Rangpur, Bangladesh (2008).

18.  Assessment of Water Quality for different usages in Sherpur Upazilla, Bogra, Bangladesh (2009).
19.  Hydrochemistry and its Environment in and around the proposed Nuclear Power Plant Area, Rooppur, Ishwardi, Bangladesh (2009).

20.  Groundwater     Recharge     Assessment     for    Tista     Floodplain     Aquifer    in Gangachara Upazilla of Rangpur District, Bangladesh (2010).

21.  Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Mithapukur Upazilla, Rangpur District, Bangladesh (2010).

22.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Lalpur Upazilla, Natore, Bangladesh (2011).
23.  Groundwater Quality of Ullapara Upazilla, Sirajganj, Bangladesh (2011)
24.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Paba Upazilla, Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2012).
25.  Groundwater Balance Study in Dinajpur Sadar Upazilla: An Attempt to Its Management and Development (2013).

26.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Thakurgaon Sadar Upazilla, Thakurgaon, Bangladesh (2013).

27.  Quality Analysis of Groundwater for Drinking Purpose in Sadar Upazilla, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh (2013).

28.  Groundwater     Recharge     Assessment     in    Panchbibi     Upazilla,    Joypurhat, Bangladesh (2013).

29.  Impacts of Intensive Groundwater Abstraction: A Case Study of Dhunat Upazilla, Bogra, Bangladesh (2013).

30.  Groundwater Quality Analysis for Drinking Purposes in Pirgachha Upazilla, Rangpur District, Bangladesh (2014).
31.  Groundwater     Recharge     Assessment     of    Khansama     Upazilla,    Dinajpur, Bangladesh (2014).
32.  Assessment of Groundwater Resource Development in Joypurhat Sadar Upazilla, Joypurhat, Bangladesh (2015).
33.  Geomorphological Mapping if Lalpur Upazilla of Natore District, Bangladesh (2015).
34.   Groundwater    Recharge     Assessment     in    Mohanpur     Upazilla,    Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2016).
35.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Sadar Upazilla, Joypurhat Distric, Bangladesh (2016).
36.  Assessment of Groundwater Recharge in Sadullapur Upazilla, Gaibandha, Bangladesh (2017).


37.  Groundwater Level Fluctuation and its Impact on Agriculture in Mohadevpur Upazilla, Naogaon, Bangladesh (2017).
38.  Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Its Impact on Agriculture in Naogaon Sadar Upazilla, Naogaon, Bangladesh (2018).
39.  Assessment of Groundwater Quality of Shallow Tube wells at Badarganj Upazilla, Rangpur, Bangladesh (2018).
40.  Groundwater      Recharge     Assessment      in    Charghat     Upazilla,     Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2018).
41.  Chemistry of Groundwater of Deep Tubewells of Baghmara Upazilla, Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2018).
42.  Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Its Impact on Agriculture in Sapahar Upazilla, Naogaon, Bangladesh (2019).
43.  Groundwater     Quality    Assessment      at    Durgapur     Upazilla,     Netrokona, Bangladesh (2019).

44.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Sirajganj          SadarUpazilla, Sirajganj, Bangladesh (2019).

45.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Mahadebpur Upazila, Naogaon, Bangladesh (2020).

46.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment in Kaniya Upazila, Rangpur, Bangladesh (2020).

47.  Assessment of Groundwater Recharge in Baraigram Upazila, Natore, Bangladesh (2021).

48.  Assessment of Groundwater Recharge in Harinakundu Upazila, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh (2021).

49.  Ground Water Quality Assessment of Shallow Tube wells of Daulatpur Upazila, Kushtia, Bangladesh (2021).

50.  Groundwater Level Fluctuation and its Impact on Agriculture in Tanore, Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2021).

51.   Assessment of Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Its Impact on Industries, Tejgoan Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2022).

52.  Over Exploitation of Groundwater and its Impact on Godagari Upazilla, Rajshahi (2022).

53.   Assessment of Hydrochemical Characteristics of Shallow Tube Wells of Mohanpur Upazila, Rajshahi (2022).

54.  Recharge Assessment of Groundwater in Mirpur Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2022).

55.  Hydrogeochemistry and Groundwater Quality Assessment of Lakhsmipur District, Bangladesh (2023).

56.   Assessment of Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Its Impact on Industries, Shahjadpur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh (2023).


57.  Overexploitation of Groundwater and Its Impact on Shibganj Upazila, Bogura, Bangladesh (2023).

58.  Recharge Assessment of Ground Water at Durgapur Upazila, Rajshahi (2023).

59.  Groundwater Level Fluctuation and Its Impact on Irrigation  at Chuadanga Sadar, Chuadanga, Bangladesh (2024, On going).

60.  Assessment of Groundwater Resource in Gournadi, Upazila, Barishal, Bangladesh (2024, On going).

61.  Groundwater Recharge Assessment of Keshabpur Upazila, Jashore,  Bangladesh (2024, On going).



b)    Thesis/Dissertation at Master’s level Supervised:

 

1.     Hydrochemical Characteristics and Groundwater Resource Assessment of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazilla, Thakurgaon, Bangladesh.

Researcher: Md. Ziaur Rahman, Session: 1997-98, Exam Year: 2002 (Held in 2005).


2.     Assessment of Groundwater Quality with Special Emphasis on Arsenic Problems and Its Environmental Effects in Bhanga Upazilla, Faridpur, Bangladesh. Researcher:   Researcher: Md. Nasir Uddin, Session: 1997-98, Exam: 2002 (Held in 2005).


3.     Assessment of Groundwater Resources with Hydrogeologic Conditions of Chuadanga District, Bangladesh, Bangladesh.

Researcher: Ashrafun Nahar Masuma, Session: 2000-2001, Exam: 2005 (Held in 2008).

4.     Saline Water Intrusion and Its Environmental Impact in Coastal Belt of Bagherhat District, Bangladesh.

Researcher: Mahabub Arefin Chowdhury, Sssion: 2004-2005, Exam: 2009 (Held in 2012).

5.     Occurrence and Assessment of Drought in North Western Part of Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.

Researcher: Md. Touhidul Islam, Session: 2007-2008, Exam: 2013 (Held in 2015).

6.     Study of Groundwater Recharge Assessment of Sherpur Upazilla in Bogra District, Bangladesh.

 Researcher: Md. Abdul Matin, Session: 2008-2009, Exam: 2014 (Held in 2016).

7.     Groundwater Recharge Assessment and Its Impact on Agriculture in Nawabganj Sadar Upazilla, Chapanawabganj, Bangladesh.

               Researcher: Most. Rajia sultana, Session: 2008-2009, Exam: 2014 (Held in 2016).

8.     Water Flow and Salinity Condition of Gori River, South Western Bangladesh.
Researcher: Toma Rani Baisha, Session: 2012-2013, Exam: 2017 (Held in 2019). 

9.     Isotopic Investigation and Hydrochemical Assessment of Groundwater at Nachole Upazilla Nawabganj District, Bangladesh.

Researcher: Most. Afroja Khatun Suborna, Session: 2013-2014, Exam: 2018 (Held in 2019/ 2020).

10.   Hydrochemical        Characteristics        and      Groundwater       Contamination       at Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazilla, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.

 Researcher: Shamim Ahmed, Session: 2013-2014, Exam: 2018 (Held in 2019/ 2020).


11. Isotopic and Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater in Joypurhat District of Bangladesh: Origin and Source Appraisal.

12.  Hydrogeochemical and Quality Assessment of Groundwater in Naogaon District of Bangladesh; GIS and Isotopic Approaches.

 Researcher: Mt. Sharmin Aktar, Session: 2015-2016, Exam: 2020 (Held in 2023).
 

13.   Hydrochemistry, Quality, and Potential Health Risk Appraisal of Groundwater in Kumarkhali Upazila, Kushtia,  Bangladesh

Researcher: Lutfa Ara Takeya, Session: 2017-2018, Exam: 2022 (Held in 2025). 

14.   Assessment of Seawater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers of Barguna District,  Bangladesh: A hydrogeochemical and Isotopic Approach

 Researcher: Sabikunnaher, Session: 2017-2018, Exam: 2022 (Held in 2025). 

15.   Source Identification and Quality Assessment of Groundwater in Chalan Beel Area, Tarash, Sirajganj, Bangladesh Using Isotope, Hydrogeochemical And Gis Technique

 Researcher: Md. Rasel Sarker, Session: 2018-2019, Exam: 2023 (On going). 

16.   Assessment of Groundwater Origin, Quality and Human Health Risks Using Isotopic and Hydrochemical Techniques in Mirpur Area, Dhaka,Bangladesh

 Researcher: Jui Khatun, Session: 2018-2019, Exam: 2023 (On going).

17.   Hydrochemical and Isotopic Investigation of Groundwater Quality and Recharge Sources in Lalpur of Natore District, Bangladesh

 Researcher: Md. Atiqur Rahman, Session: 2018-2019, Exam: 2023 (On going).

18.   Stable Isotopes (δ¹⁸O, δ²H) and Hydrochemistry of Groundwater in Sadar, Sadar Dakshin, and Laksam Upazilas of Cumilla District, Bangladesh

 Researcher: Md. Mahedi Hasan, Session: 2019-2020, Exam: 2024 (On going). 

19.   An Integrated Hydrogeochemical, isotopic, and Multivariate Statistical Study of Groundwater Recharge in Dinajpur Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh

 Researcher: Sarzina Akter Chowdhury, Session: 2019-2020, Exam: 2024 (On going).

20.   Hydrogeochemistry, Quality, and Recharge Mechanisms of Groundwater in Sirajganj District, Bangladesh : An Isotope and GIS Approach

 Researcher: Md Nazmul Islam Hasan, Session: 2019-2020, Exam: 2024 (On going).


21.  Hydrochemical Evaluation, Water Quality, and Associated Human Health Risk in Bholahat Upazila, Chapainawabganj, District, Bangladesh


 Researcher: Md. Younus Ali, Session: 2019-2020, Exam: 2024 (On going).


22.   Hydrogeochemical characteristics, quality and health risk assessment of Groundwater in Shibganj Upazila, Bogura


 Researcher: Md. Mahabubul Hasan, Session: 2019-2020, Exam: 2024 (On going).


23.  Assessing Groundwater Recharge, Quality, and Associated Health Risks in Bheramara Upazila, Kushtia District, Bangladesh


 Researcher: Mst Falguni Akter, Session: 2019-2020, Exam: 2024 (On going).





c)          Dissertation at M. Phil./Ph. D. Level Supervised:




(i) M. Phil./Ph.D. Level (On going)


1)     Identifying the Sources of Groundwater Recharge and Causes of Water Scarcity in Chapai Nawabganj of Bangladesh Using Isotopes and Artificial Neural Network


Researcher: Shamim Ahmed, Session: 2021-2022 (M. Phil. Ongoing), Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205.


2)     Evaluating Groundwater Potential in the Chalan Beel Region of Natore District, Bangladesh: Insights  from Geophysical, Geochemical,  and Isotopic Investigations


Researcher: Most. Rajia Sultana, Session: 2023-2024 (M. Phil. Ongoing), Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205.


3)     Assessing Groundwater Security under Changing Climate and Landuse Practice in Barid Area of Bangladesh


Researcher: Md. Tarikul Islam, Session: 2024-2025 (Ph. D. Ongoing), Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205.


4)     Agro-Hydro-Climatic Modeling for Sustainable Groundwater Management in the High Barind Tract, Bangladesh


Researcher: Md. Selim Reza, Session: 2025-2026 (M. Phil. Ongoing), Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205.


5)     Assessment of Groundwater Stress in the Hargeisa Aquifers of Somaliland


 Researcher: Muhammed Jama Hosain, Session: 2025-2026 (Ph. D. Ongoing), Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205.




(ii) Ph. D. Dissertation (Awarded):


1)  Physicochemical Evaluation of Groundwater Quality Emphasizing Salinity and Its Environmental Impacts in Selected Areas of Satkhira District, Bangladesh.


Researcher:  S. M. Shafiuzzaman, Associate Professor, Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. Session: July, 2012, Year of Submission: 27/10/2014 and Awarded: 21/04/2015.




Government Project Work Experience:



Title of the Sub-Project: Integrated Approaches for Teaching-Leering Quality Enhancement Program (TLQEP) in the department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi (CP-6172).


Sources of Fund: Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), (Window- 1), Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.
Position and Specific Responsibility in the Project: Sub-project Manager (SPM) and Total Project Management.
Project Duration: 30/04/2017 to 30/09/2018




Training/ Seminar/ Conference Experience:


1)     Title: Fifth West Bengal State Science Congress


Venue: University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.


Date: March 21-23, 1998.
Organized By: West Bengal State Council of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology and Non-conventional Energy sources, Government of West Bengal, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India and Paschimbanga Vigyan Mancha, West Bengal, India.


2)     Title: National Seminar on Role of Environmental Education (EE) for the Sustainable Development in Bangladesh


Venue: Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.


Date: March 02, 2006


Organized By: Bangladesh Society of Environmental Scientists (BSES), British American Tobacco and Asia Energy Corporation (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd.


3)     Title: XII Geological conference on Energy, Mineral and Water Resources Development in Bangladesh


Venue: Institution of Diploma Engineers, Kakrail, Dhaka.


Date: March 19-20, 2008


Organized By: Bangladesh Geological Society, C/O, Geological Survey of Bangladesh, 153, Pioneer Road, Segunbagicha, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.


4)     Title: International Conference on Geoscience for Global Development (GeoDev)


Venue: Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.


Date: October 26-31, 2009


Organized by: Association of Geoscientists for International Development (AGID), Bangladesh Geological Society, Geological Survey of Bangladesh, International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO) and International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).


5)     Title: International Seminar on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century


Venue: Senate Bhavan, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


Date: December 7-9, 2010


Organized by: Institute of Environmental Sciences University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


6)     Title: North Bengal Drought Conference (NBDC) on Sharing Knowledge Combating Climate Change Disaster


Venue: Dean’s Conference Room, Dean Complex Building, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


Date: March 27-28, 2012


Organized By: Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi and CRL, Barandra Campaign Group, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.


7)     Title: International Conference on Geosciences and Environment (ICGE 2018)


Venue: Senate Bhavan, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


Date: September 8-9, 2018


Organized by: Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project HEQEP (W-1, R-4), CP-6172, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh. and Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.


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