Post Graduate Thesis
How deep aquifers are considered safe: A comparative analysis of Hydro-geochemistry in the coastal aquifers of Southern Bangladesh
Thesis Supervisors:
Muhammad Risalat Rafiq,
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geology and Mining
University of Barishal
(February 2021 – November 2022)
Thesis Keywords: Coastal aquifers, hydrogeochemistry, slurry test, GIS.
This study mainly focuses on the comparative analysis of the coastal aquifers using geochemical analysis in the southern portion of Bangladesh. A slurry test was applied to demonstrate the groundwater quality of the coastal aquifers. In addition, the present study also provides some insights into the patterns of the coastal aquifers to depict the hydrogeological condition in the study area.
Study area map
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS
"Geological Mapping and Sedimentological Assessment of Eastern Hill Tracts and Coastal area of Bengal Basin" (1st to 4th year Undergraduate Academic Field Works)
Field supervisors:
Prof. Dr. Badrul Imam, Prof. Dr. Humayun Akhter, Prof. Dr. Mrinal kanti Roy, Dr. Dhiman Kumer Roy.
(February, 2018 – November, 2018)
Thesis Keywords: Neo-tectonics, Sedimentary Structure, Structural deformation, Stratigraphical sequence
These four academic geological field studies were completed in my under graduation. 1st Fieldwork was conducted in Coastal region where we intensively studied on beach environment, coastal belt, sedimentary sequence and river cross-section. We collected beach sand, marine and fluvial organisms for further lab research. This fieldwork was supervised by Dr Dhiman Kumer Roy (PhD, Japan). 2nd geological field study was conducted at Sitakunda anticline in Chittagong. We intensively studied on local tectonic activities, structural deformations, sedimentary structure, stratigraphical sequence, petrophysical analysis. We collected rocks & mineral samples for further lab research. The 2nd geological fieldwork supervised by Prof. Dr Mrinal Kanti Roy (PhD, RU). 3rd geological fieldwork was conducted at Jaintapur, Sylhet, northeastern part of Bangladesh adjacent to Dawki fault. We intensively studied on Neo-tectonics, structural deformation, sedimentary structures, fossils, rocks and minerals We collected fossils and rocks for further petrophysical analysis. This fieldwork conducted by Prof. Dr Humayun Akhter (PhD, IIT, India). 4th and final fieldwork was conducted at Teknaf anticline and coral island Saint Martins. We focused on local tectonic activities, structural deformation, structures, lithology, coral reef, fossils and rocks. We collected rocks and fossil samples for further lab analysis. This study supervised by Prof. Dr Badrul Imam (PhD, UK). We prepared a comprehensive geological map and field report for every fieldwork.
Exposure inspection at Teknaf Anticline
Dip Strike measurement during field work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Research Assistant (Graduate & Undergraduate)
University of Barishal
Barishal, Bangladesh
On 20 February 2018. I was appointed as a Research Assistant at Dept. of Geology & Mining (Barishal University). I worked with Dr Dhiman Kumer Roy (PhD, Japan), Dr Muhammad Risalat Rafiq ( PhD, TU Delft) and Dr Md. Izazul Haq (PhD, UCL). My research works were on Groundwater hydrochemical parameters analysis, groundwater scarcity assessment, Arsenic detection, sub-surface water extraction management. My primary duties were sample collection, questionnaire survey, data analysis, sampled water analysis at In Situ & Lab, data plotting on maps, study area map preparation, secondary data collection, data interpretation, and field report preparation.
