Dr. Md. Shajedul Islam

Professor of Chemistry | Post-doctoral Fellow | Research Scientist
OSD, DSHE, Ministry of Education, Dhaka, BD.

About

Earned first-class Honours and a Master's degree from Chittagong University and has completed his PhD at the Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi.

Highly accomplished Professor and Post-doctoral Fellow with extensive expertise in environmental Science, hydro-geochemistry, and climate change. Proven leader in advanced research, leveraging GIS and remote sensing for environmental analysis, water quality assessment, risk analysis, and sustainable resource management. Authored numerous peer-reviewed publications (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4187-5674) and a book (Hydrogeochemical Evaluation and Groundwater Quality, Springer Nature, https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-40098-8), contributing significantly to environmental science and education. Contributing to several research projects at national and international conferences.

Work

Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi
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Post-doctoral Fellow

Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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Summary

Currently leading advanced research initiatives focusing on the hydrological and climatic impacts within environmental systems, leveraging remote sensing and GIS technologies.

Highlights

Conducting in-depth research on the flux of Total Suspended Matter (FTSM) in the Ganges Basin, analyzing sediment dynamics and water quality parameters.

Developing and applying advanced remote sensing and GIS techniques to assess vegetation, water, and drought indices across the Ganges Basin, enhancing spatial analysis capabilities.

Utilizing satellite data for comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis, generating critical insights into ecological health and hydrological system responses.

Contributing to scientific understanding of climate change's hydrological impacts and informing strategies for sustainable water resource management.

Education

Institute of Environmental Science (IES), University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

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Ph.D.

Environmental Science

Grade: A+ (Coursework)

Courses

Hydrogeochemical Processes and Their Consequences on Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation in Kushtia District (Thesis)

Chittagong University
Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

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MSc (Thesis)

Chemistry

Grade: 1st Class

Courses

Study on Surface and Underground Water Quality Parameters of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar Towns and Their Impacts on Environment (Thesis)

Chittagong University
Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

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BSc Hon's

Chemistry

Grade: 1st Class

Meherpur Govt. College
Meherpur, Meherpur, Bangladesh

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Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

General Studies

Grade: 1st Division

Pragpur High School
Pragpur, Kushtia, Bangladesh

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Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

General Studies

Grade: 2nd Division

Publications

Chapter 8- Industrial Water Quality

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_8

Chapter-4 Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Processes

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_4

Chapter 7- Irrigation Water Quality

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_7

Chapter 5- Trace Metals in Groundwater: Sources and Mobilization

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_5

Chapter 6- Drinking Water Quality

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_6

Chapter 9: Climate Change and Groundwater Management

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_9

Chapter 2. Groundwater: Sources, Functions, and Quality

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_2

Chapter 3: Water Analysis

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Springer Nature : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_3

Consequences of rising atmospheric CO2 on ocean acidification and dissolved carbon cycling: a systematic review

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Nepal Journal of Environmental Science: https://doi.org/10.3126/njes.v13i2.69175

Summary

Forthcoming systematic review on the consequences of rising atmospheric CO2 on ocean acidification and dissolved carbon cycling.

Long-term geospatial assessment of land cover dynamics and Surface-groundwater resources in Rajshahi City for sustainable urban management

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Applied Water Science: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-025-02722-9

Summary

Published research on long-term geospatial assessment of land cover dynamics and groundwater resources for urban management.

Global Impact of Water Scarcity on Rural Livelihood in the Drought-Prone Region: An Exclusive Review

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Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences: https://doi.org/10.20473/ijss.v16i1.49143

Summary

Published an exclusive review on the global impact of water scarcity on rural livelihood in drought-prone regions.

Climate Change Scenarios and Their Impacts on Global Freshwater Resources - A Comprehensive Review

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J. Water Env. Tech: https://doi.org/10.2965/jwet.23-036

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Published a comprehensive review on climate change scenarios and their impacts on global freshwater resources.

Chapter 1- Introduction to Hydrogeochemical Processes

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_1

BOOK: Hydrogeochemical Processes and Groundwater Quality

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Springer Nature: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-40098-8

Summary

Authored a comprehensive book detailing hydrogeochemical processes and their influence on groundwater quality.

Appraisal of Heavy Metal Concentration and Environmental Impacts of Selected Textile Dyeing Effluents

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Discovery

Summary

Published research appraising heavy metal concentration and environmental impacts of textile dyeing effluents.

Impact of global change on oceanic dissolved carbon chemistry and acidification – a review

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J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage: https://doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v27i3.10

Summary

Published a review on the impact of global change on oceanic dissolved carbon chemistry and acidification.

Identification of sources and mobilization of trace elements in shallow groundwater of the upper Ganges River basin

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Journal of Chemistry and Environment: https://doi.org/10.56946/jce.v1i02.94

Summary

Published research on identifying sources and mobilization of trace elements in shallow groundwater.

Occurrence, Source, and Mobilization of Iron, Manganese, and Arsenic Pollution in Shallow Aquifer

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Geofluid: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6628095

Summary

Published research on the occurrence, source, and mobilization of iron, manganese, and arsenic pollution in shallow aquifers.

Influence of Climate Factors on Aman Rice Yield in Bangladesh: Co- integration and Vector Error Correction Model Approach

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Journal of Environmental Impact and Management Policy: https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.33.23.35

Summary

Published research on the influence of climate factors on Aman rice yield using econometric modeling.

Impact of Climate Variation on Boro Rice Productivity in Bangladesh: A Panel Vector Error Correction Model Approach

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Research Ethics: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Summary

Published research on the impact of climate variation on Boro rice productivity using a panel vector error correction model.

Suitability of groundwater for industrial uses in terms of storability and corrosivity

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Journal of Pollution and Effect on Community Health: http://doi:10.58489/JPECH.007

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Published research on groundwater suitability for industrial uses based on storability and corrosivity.

The Studies of Environmental Load and Consequences of Leather Industrial Effluents in Bangladesh

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J. Environ. Impact & Manag. Pol.: https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.31.1.14

Summary

Published research on environmental load and consequences of leather industrial effluents in Bangladesh.

Selected Industrial Wastewater and the Human Health Concern: Reviewing the Context of Bangladesh

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Research Ethics: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Summary

Published a review on selected industrial wastewater and its human health concerns in Bangladesh.

Trends in Oceanic Dissolved Organic Carbon and Acidification

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International Conference on "UN Decade of Ocean Science: Imperative for Bangladesh 2021-2030"

Summary

Presented research on trends in oceanic dissolved organic carbon and acidification.

Assessing groundwater suitability for irrigation: comparison between newly developed indexing method and classical techniques

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Journal of Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental: http://doi:10.1002/sae2.12027

Summary

Published research comparing groundwater suitability assessment methods for irrigation.

Evaluation of hydrogeochemical processes in groundwater using geochemical approaches and geostatistical models in the upper Bengal basin

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Geofluid: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9591717

Summary

Published research on evaluating hydrogeochemical processes in groundwater using geochemical and geostatistical models.

Suitability of water quality index models for the evaluation of groundwater quality: A case study in river basin, Kushtia, Bangladesh

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H₂Open: http://doi:10.2166/h2oj.2022.145

Summary

Published a case study on the suitability of water quality index models for groundwater evaluation in Kushtia, Bangladesh.

Status of Groundwater Aquifers, Water Quality, Sources of Contamination, and Future Challenges in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Review

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J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v26i8.4

Summary

Published a comprehensive review on groundwater aquifers, water quality, contamination, and future challenges in Bangladesh.

Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater for irrigation in the Ganges River basin areas of Bangladesh

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International Conference on Atmospheric and Earth Sciences

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Presented findings on groundwater suitability for irrigation in the Ganges River basin.

Development of an integrated irrigation water quality index (IIWQIndex) model

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Journal of Water Supply: http://doi:10.2166/ws.2021.378

Summary

Published research on the development of an integrated irrigation water quality index model.

Groundwater Status and Challenges in Bangladesh

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Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73245-5_4

Summary

Authored a book chapter reviewing groundwater status and challenges in Bangladesh.

Hydro-geochemical evaluation of groundwater for irrigation in the Ganges River basin areas of Bangladesh

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Research Square

Summary

Published a pre-print article on hydro-geochemical evaluation of groundwater for irrigation.

Influence of chemical fertilizers on arsenic mobilization in the alluvial Bengal delta plain: a critical review

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AQUA - Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society: http://doi:10.2166/aqua.2021.043

Summary

Published a critical review on the influence of chemical fertilizers on arsenic mobilization.

Environmental Hazards of Petroleum Refinery in Bangladesh: A Review

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Petro Chem Indus Intern.: http://doi:10.33140/PCII.03.01

Summary

Published a review on environmental hazards associated with petroleum refineries in Bangladesh.

Groundwater suitability for irrigated agriculture in Alluvial Bengal delta plain: A review

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International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences: http://doi:10.11591/ijaas.v10.i2.pp156-170

Summary

Published a review on groundwater suitability for irrigated agriculture in the Alluvial Bengal delta plain.

Groundwater Quality and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Middle-West Part of Bangladesh

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Journal of Earth and Environmental Science Research: https://doi.org/10.47363/JEESR/2021(3)143

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Published research on groundwater quality and heavy metal pollution risk assessment in Bangladesh.

Meta-analysis and risk assessment of fluoride contamination in groundwater

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Water Environment Research: http://doi:10.1002/wer.1508

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Published a meta-analysis and risk assessment of fluoride contamination in groundwater.

Trends of Chemical Pesticide Consumption and its Contamination Feature of Natural Waters in Especial Reference to Bangladesh: A Review

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American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci.: http://doi:10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2021.151.167

Summary

Published a review article on chemical pesticide consumption and water contamination in Bangladesh.

Health risk assessment of trace metals from groundwater in the deltaic plain of Bangladesh

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Int. J. Water Res. & Environ. Sc.: http://doi:10.5829/idosi.ijwres.2021.10.1.16141

Summary

Published research on health risk assessment of trace metals in groundwater in Bangladesh.

Alkalinity and Hardness of Natural Waters in Chittagong City of Bangladesh

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International Journal of Science and Business: http://doi:10.5281/zenodo.3606945

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Published a peer-reviewed article on alkalinity and hardness of natural waters in Chittagong City.

BOOK: Paribesh Rashayn (Environmental Chemistry)

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Kabir Publication

Summary

Co-authored a textbook on environmental chemistry.

BOOK: Moula Porichiti (An Introduction to Elements)

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Monan Prokason

Summary

Co-authored an introductory book on chemical elements.

An Extensive Study on Water Quality Parameters of Karnafuli River in an Industrial Belt

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Pak. J. Water Res.

Summary

Published a peer-reviewed article on water quality parameters of Karnafuli River.

Study of Water Quality of Surface and Underground Water of Chittagong and Coz's Bazar Town

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International workshop on coastal aquaculture and environmental management

Summary

Presented research on water quality parameters in Chittagong and Cox's Bazar towns at an international workshop.

Awards

Best Researcher Award

Awarded By

Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi

Received the 'Best Researcher Award' for outstanding contributions to environmental science research from 2000-2025.

Best Class Teacher

Awarded By

Ministry of Education, People's Republic of Bangladesh

Awarded as the 'Best Class Teacher' for 2016 in the Barisal Division and competed at the national level.

Languages

Bengali
English

Skills

Environmental Chemistry

Hydro-geochemistry, Water Quality Analysis, Risk Assessment, Climate Change, Environmental Hazards, Pollution Control, Trace Metals, Chemical Pesticides, Heavy Metal Pollution, Ocean Acidification.

Geospatial Analysis

GIS, Remote Sensing, Satellite Data, Land Use Analysis, River Morphology, Spatio-temporal Analysis, Vegetation-Water-Drought Indices.

Hydrology & Water Resources

Hydrology, Water Indexing, Groundwater Management, Irrigation Water Quality, Water Scarcity, Water Resource Management, Streamflow Modeling.

Research & Academia

Scientific Research, Data Analysis, Academic Writing, Peer Review, Journal Editing, Conference Presentations, Curriculum Development, Geostatistical Models, Systematic Reviews.

Environmental Management

Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Impact Assessment, Resource Conservation, Ecosystem Management, Waste Management, Climate Change Adaptation.

Projects

Seminar- Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse Gases. Science Gallery, Faculty of Science, Chittagong University
Seminar (1995)- Ozone Layer Depletion. Science Gallery, Faculty of Science, Chittagong University
Seminar (2022)- Hydrogeochemical Processes and their Consequences on Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation in Kushtia District. IES, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205
Seminar (2025)-Study on the Flux of Total Suspended Matter (FTSM) and Vegetation-Water-Drought Indices in the Ganges Basin Based on Remote Sensing Imagery. IES, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205
Training | Workshop (1995)- An International Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture and Environmental Management. UNDP and CU, Cox’s Bazar.
Training | Workshop (2000)-Foundation Training (3 months). National Academy for Education and Management (NAEM), Ministry of Education, People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Training | Workshop (2003)-Advanced Training on Education (1 month). National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Training | Workshop (2019)- Innovation and Change Management. NAPD, Ministry of Planning, Dhaka.
Training | Workshop (2019)-Project Proposal Writing. World Bank, National University, and Ministry of Education, Dhaka.
Training | Workshop (2021)- International Conference on ‘Atmospheric and Earth Sciences’. July 29-30, 2021, Coalesce Research Group, 33 Market Point Dr., Greenville, SC 29607, USA.
Training | Workshop (2022)- International Conference on “UN Decade of Ocean Science: Imperative for Bangladesh 2021-2030’. 17 November 2022, BSRMU, Krishibid Institute, Dhaka.
Post-doctoral Research: Flux of Total Suspended Matter and Vegetation-Water-Drought Indices in the Ganges Basin

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Summary

Comprehensive post-doctoral research utilizing remote sensing imagery to analyze the flux of total suspended matter and various vegetation-water-drought indices in the Ganges Basin.

PhD Thesis: Hydrogeochemical Processes and Groundwater Quality in Kushtia District

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Summary

Doctoral research investigating the hydrogeochemical processes influencing groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes in Kushtia District.

Master's Thesis: Water Quality Parameters of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar Towns and Environmental Impacts

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Summary

Master's research focusing on the water quality parameters of surface and underground water in Chittagong and Cox's Bazar, and their environmental impacts.

Volunteer

Pragpur High School Alumni Association
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President

Pragpur, Kushtia, Bangladesh

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Certificates

(As trainer) Certificate course on "Application of GIS and Remote Sensing on Environmental Analysis"

Issued By

Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205.