Md Moklesur Rahman | Hydrogeology

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Prof. Md Moklesur Rahman: Leading Researcher in Hydrogeology

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Prof. Md Moklesur Rahman is a distinguished researcher in hydrogeology, recognized for his significant contributions and leadership in the field. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, earned in 2017, showcasing his commitment to academic excellence. Dr. Rahman’s educational journey includes an MS thesis at KTH, Sweden (2010), an MS in Geology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2005), and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Geology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2004).

Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, Dr. Rahman has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. His extensive academic and research experience includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Seismology at the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.

EDUCATION:

  • PhD in Geology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (2017).
  • MS thesis at KTH, Sweden (2010).
  • MS in Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2005).
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2004).

Professional Profile:

Publication Top Noted: 

  • Drinking water quality assessment based on index values incorporating WHO guidelines and Bangladesh standards
  • Petrophysical properties assessment using wireline logs data at well#3 of Srikail gas field, Bangladesh
  • Seismic Hazard Analysis for the South-Central Coastal Region of Bangladesh Considering the Worst-Case Scenario
  • Application of combined drought index to assess meteorological drought in the south western region of Bangladesh
  • Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment for Himalayan–Tibetan Region from Historical and Instrumental Earthquake Catalogs

RESEARCH Focus: Natural hazards assessment, seismic hazard assessment, seismic source characterization, Vs30 determination using in situ methods; climate-induced hazards (drought, sea water intrusion, etc.) assessment.

COLLABORATION WORKS WITH INTERNATIONAL TEAMS:

  1. International team on the study of crustal and mantle structure beneath the Himalayan Orogeny belt and its shallow response.
  2. MELBU: More entrepreneurial life in Bangladeshi Universities (Capacity building project).
  3. SASMIT (Sustainable Arsenic Mitigation) Project, a Swedish Sida funded Research cum Implementation Project.
  4. Sub-Project (CP-309) on “Seawater Intrusion and Presence of Radioactive Heavy Minerals in the Groundwater Aquifer at Hotel-Motel Zone of Cox’s Bazar Paleobeach Area.”

STUDENTS’ THESIS/PROJECT WORK SUPERVISION:

  • Undergraduate level: 22; Master level: 7
  • Postgraduate level: 1 (M.Phil); PhD level: 1

FIELD EXPERIENCES:

  • Experienced in operating the Mc-Ohm and SARIS Resistivity Meters for Geophysical Resistivity Soundings Survey.
  • Skilled in operating a variety of laboratory equipment for groundwater sampling.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow: CAS President’s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) in ITPCAS, Beijing, China (2019-2021).
  • PhD fellowship: CAS-TWAS President Fellowship 2014-15 at ITPCAS, Beijing, China (2014-2017).
  • Linnaeus-Palme academic exchange Scholarship (KTH, Sweden), 2009.
  • ‘Merit Scholarship’ from Dhaka University at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS/ COURSE WORKS:

  • International Training course on seismology, seismic data analysis, hazard assessment, and risk mitigation.
  • Summer School on Entrepreneurship organized by the MELBU (hosted by the Leipzig University, Germany and Maritime University Poland).
  • International training on science diplomacy, 2020 organized by AAAS-TWAS.
  • Capacity building on higher education teachers of Bangladesh on using and creating open education resources.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:

  • Member, Bangladesh Geological Society
  • Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS)
  • Japan Geoscience Union

COUNTRY OF WORK EXPERIENCE AND VISITED:

  • Bangladesh
  • China
  • Myanmar
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Germany
  • Poland

CO-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES:

  • Advisor- Research Cell (Publication division) Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (Since 2019).
  • Student Advisor and Course Coordinator: Second Year of B.Sc (hons.) students of Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, JUST.
  • Chairman of the Examination committee for the Second Year of B.Sc (hons.) students of Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, JUST.
  • Member of the Examination committee for the first Year of B.Sc (hons.) students of Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department, JUST.