# Dr. Md. Shajedul Islam - Professor and Head | Post-doctoral Fellow | Research Scientist
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t47207@nu.ac.bd | +8801711968612 | Rajshahi-6000

## Links
- Email | t47207@nu.ac.bd
- Phone | +8801711968612
- WhatsApp | +8801711968612
- LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-md-shajedul-islam-ph-d-49539422a/

## 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. <br><br>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
### Professor & Head | Dept. of Chemistry, Rajshahi College, National University, BD
https://rc.gov.bd/
### Post-doctoral Fellow | Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi
Currently leading advanced research initiatives focusing on the hydrological and climatic impacts within environmental systems, leveraging remote sensing and GIS technologies.
- 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 | Environmental Science
A+ (Coursework)
- Hydrogeochemical Processes and Their Consequences on Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation in Kushtia District (Thesis)
### Chittagong University | Chemistry
1st Class
- Study on Surface and Underground Water Quality Parameters of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar Towns and Their Impacts on Environment (Thesis)
### Chittagong University | Chemistry
1st Class
### Meherpur Govt. College | General Studies
1st Division
### Pragpur High School | General Studies
2nd Division

## Publications
### Chapter 3: Water Analysis
Springer Nature : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_3 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_3
### Chapter-4 Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Processes
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_4 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_4
### Chapter 5- Trace Metals in Groundwater: Sources and Mobilization
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_5 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_5
### Chapter 6- Drinking Water Quality
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_6 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_6
### Chapter 9: Climate Change and Groundwater Management
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_9 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_9
### Chapter 2. Groundwater: Sources, Functions, and Quality
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_2 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_2
### Chapter 8- Industrial Water Quality
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_8 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_8
### Chapter 7- Irrigation Water Quality
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_7 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_7
### Groundwater Recharge and Pollution Vulnerability Under Contrasting Geological Settings in  North-western Bangladesh: Evidence from Stable Isotopes and Hydrochemistry
ISSB Publishers | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1223
### Recharge and Pollution Vulnerability Under Contrasting Geological Settings in North-western Bangladesh: Evidence from Stable Isotopes and Hydrochemistry
IJSAB International | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1223
### Consequences of rising atmospheric CO2 on ocean acidification and dissolved carbon cycling: a systematic review
Nepal Journal of Environmental Science: https://doi.org/10.3126/njes.v13i2.69175 | https://doi.org/10.3126/njes.v13i2.69175
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
Applied Water Science: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-025-02722-9 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-025-02722-9
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
Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences: https://doi.org/10.20473/ijss.v16i1.49143 | https://doi.org/10.20473/ijss.v16i1.49143
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
J. Water Env. Tech: https://doi.org/10.2965/jwet.23-036 | https://doi.org/10.2965/jwet.23-036
Published a comprehensive review on climate change scenarios and their impacts on global freshwater resources.
### Chapter 1- Introduction to Hydrogeochemical Processes
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_1 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44304-6_1
### Selected Industrial Wastewater and the Human Health Concern: Reviewing the Context of Bangladesh
Research Ethics: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
Published a review on selected industrial wastewater and its human health concerns in Bangladesh.
### BOOK: Hydrogeochemical Processes and Groundwater Quality
Springer Nature: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-40098-8 | https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-40098-8
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
Discovery
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
J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage: https://doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v27i3.10 | https://doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v27i3.10
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
Journal of Chemistry and Environment: https://doi.org/10.56946/jce.v1i02.94 | https://doi.org/10.56946/jce.v1i02.94
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
Geofluid: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6628095 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6628095
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
Journal of Environmental Impact and Management Policy: https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.33.23.35 | https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.33.23.35
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
Research Ethics: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
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
Journal of Pollution and Effect on Community Health: http://doi:10.58489/JPECH.007 | http://doi:10.58489/JPECH.007
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
J. Environ. Impact & Manag. Pol.: https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.31.1.14 | https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.31.1.14
Published research on environmental load and consequences of leather industrial effluents in Bangladesh.
### Trends in Oceanic Dissolved Organic Carbon and Acidification
International Conference on "UN Decade of Ocean Science: Imperative for Bangladesh 2021-2030"
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
Journal of Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental: http://doi:10.1002/sae2.12027 | http://doi:10.1002/sae2.12027
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
Geofluid: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9591717 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9591717
Published research on evaluating hydrogeochemical processes in groundwater using geochemical and geostatistical models.
### Status of Groundwater Aquifers, Water Quality, Sources of Contamination, and Future Challenges in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Review
J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v26i8.4 | https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v26i8.4
Published a comprehensive review on groundwater aquifers, water quality, contamination, and future challenges in Bangladesh.
### Suitability of water quality index models for the evaluation of groundwater quality: A case study in river basin, Kushtia, Bangladesh
H₂Open: http://doi:10.2166/h2oj.2022.145 | http://doi:10.2166/h2oj.2022.145
Published a case study on the suitability of water quality index models for groundwater evaluation in Kushtia, Bangladesh.
### Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater for irrigation in the Ganges River basin areas of Bangladesh
International Conference on Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
Presented findings on groundwater suitability for irrigation in the Ganges River basin.
### Influence of chemical fertilizers on arsenic mobilization in the alluvial Bengal delta plain: a critical review
AQUA - Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society: http://doi:10.2166/aqua.2021.043 | http://doi:10.2166/aqua.2021.043
Published a critical review on the influence of chemical fertilizers on arsenic mobilization.
### Groundwater Status and Challenges in Bangladesh
Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73245-5_4 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73245-5_4
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
Research Square | http://doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-161359/v1
Published a pre-print article on hydro-geochemical evaluation of groundwater for irrigation.
### Environmental Hazards of Petroleum Refinery in Bangladesh: A Review
Petro Chem Indus Intern.: http://doi:10.33140/PCII.03.01 | http://doi:10.33140/PCII.03.01
Published a review on environmental hazards associated with petroleum refineries in Bangladesh.
### Groundwater suitability for irrigated agriculture in Alluvial Bengal delta plain: A review
International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences: http://doi:10.11591/ijaas.v10.i2.pp156-170 | http://doi:10.11591/ijaas.v10.i2.pp156-170
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
Journal of Earth and Environmental Science Research: https://doi.org/10.47363/JEESR/2021(3)143 | https://doi.org/10.47363/JEESR/2021(3)143
Published research on groundwater quality and heavy metal pollution risk assessment in Bangladesh.
### Development of an integrated irrigation water quality index (IIWQIndex) model
Journal of Water Supply: http://doi:10.2166/ws.2021.378 | http://doi:10.2166/ws.2021.378
Published research on the development of an integrated irrigation water quality index model.
### Health risk assessment of trace metals from groundwater in the deltaic plain of Bangladesh
Int. J. Water Res. & Environ. Sc.: http://doi:10.5829/idosi.ijwres.2021.10.1.16141 | http://doi:10.5829/idosi.ijwres.2021.10.1.16141
Published research on health risk assessment of trace metals in groundwater in Bangladesh.
### Trends of Chemical Pesticide Consumption and its Contamination Feature of Natural Waters in Especial Reference to Bangladesh: A Review
American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci.: http://doi:10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2021.151.167 | http://doi:10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2021.151.167
Published a review article on chemical pesticide consumption and water contamination in Bangladesh.
### Meta-analysis and risk assessment of fluoride contamination in groundwater
Water Environment Research: http://doi:10.1002/wer.1508 | http://doi:10.1002/wer.1508
Published a meta-analysis and risk assessment of fluoride contamination in groundwater.
### Alkalinity and Hardness of Natural Waters in Chittagong City of Bangladesh
International Journal of Science and Business: http://doi:10.5281/zenodo.3606945 | http://doi:10.5281/zenodo.3606945
Published a peer-reviewed article on alkalinity and hardness of natural waters in Chittagong City.
### BOOK: Paribesh Rashayn (Environmental Chemistry)
Kabir Publication
Co-authored a textbook on environmental chemistry.
### BOOK: Moula Porichiti (An Introduction to Elements)
Monan Prokason
Co-authored an introductory book on chemical elements.
### An Extensive Study on Water Quality Parameters of Karnafuli River in an Industrial Belt
Pak. J. Water Res.
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
International workshop on coastal aquaculture and environmental management
Presented research on water quality parameters in Chittagong and Cox's Bazar towns at an international workshop.

## Awards
### Best Researcher Award
Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi | 2025-12-19
Received the 'Best Researcher Award' for outstanding contributions to environmental science research from 2000-2025.
### Best Class Teacher
Ministry of Education, People's Republic of Bangladesh | 2016-01-01
Awarded as the 'Best Class Teacher' for 2016 in the Barisal Division and competed at the national level.

## Languages
- Bengali
- English

## Skills
### Environmental Chemistry
Expert
- Hydro-geochemistry
- Water Quality Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Climate Change
- Environmental Hazards
- Pollution Control
- Trace Metals
- Chemical Pesticides
- Heavy Metal Pollution
- Ocean Acidification
### Geospatial Analysis
Expert
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- Satellite Data
- Land Use Analysis
- River Morphology
- Spatio-temporal Analysis
- Vegetation-Water-Drought Indices
### Hydrology & Water Resources
Expert
- Hydrology
- Water Indexing
- Groundwater Management
- Irrigation Water Quality
- Water Scarcity
- Water Resource Management
- Streamflow Modeling
### Research & Academia
Expert
- Scientific Research
- Data Analysis
- Academic Writing
- Peer Review
- Journal Editing
- Conference Presentations
- Curriculum Development
- Geostatistical Models
- Systematic Reviews
### Environmental Management
Expert
- 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
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
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
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
### Research & Development Secretary | IES Alumni Association, University of Rajshahi, BD
### President | Pragpur High School Alumni Association

## Certificates
### (As trainer) Certificate course on "Application of GIS and Remote Sensing on Environmental Analysis"
Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205. | 2025-09-14

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