Faculty Profile

Dr. Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury

Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801558304361
  • Email: [email protected]

Biography

Professor Dr Engineer Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury is the Senior-most Faculty Member of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. He is the Convener of the National Scientific Body of the Tanguar Haor formed by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in 2013 for the effective management and sustainable development of Tanguar Haor through the assessment of environmental and natural situation of the haor. He is the Focal Point and the Coordinator of linkage Program between Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management of the People Republic of Bangladesh-Comprehensive Disaster Management Program (CDMP) for knowledge and Resource Sharing on Disaster Management Issues since November 2008. He is also the Member of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of CDMP since 2008. He was the DEAN of the School of Applied Sciences and Technology of SUST, Sylhet from December 03’ 2011 to December 02’ 2013. He was also the HEAD of the CEE department of SUST for about twelve years vis-à-vis from April 24’ 1996 to November 1998 (foundation state of CEE department), from June 2003 to July 2005, from August 2005 to August 2008, and June 04’2009 to June 03’2012. He was the Member, Distribution Division (Operation and Maintenance Committee) of International Water Supply Association (IWSA) since September 1995 and the Member of the Task Force for Unaccounted for Water of International Water Supply Association (IWSA) for the session 1996-1997. He is the life member of the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh. He is also the member of American Society of civil Engineers and American Water Works Institute and American Concrete Institute. He is the author of the text book “Municipal Solid Waste Management” ISBN: 978-984- 8910-14-5 published by University Grant Commission UGC of Bangladesh, Dhaka in May 2013 (624 pages of A4 sizes). He is also the Co-author of “Development Studies” published by Atlantic Publishers Ltd., Calcutta, India in 2007. More than 150 technical research articles authorized by him were published in International Journals (65 in Journals) and the proceedings of International Seminars and Conferences (86 in conferece proceedings) as well as around 100 articles on science, technology, rural economy and education system of Bangladesh in Bangla and English Language in national dailies and weeklies of Bangladesh. He was awarded one time monetary grant and certificate by the Ministry of Education of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh for published articles in 1988 when he was the final year student of B. Sc Engineering in civil engineering department of BUET

Education

  • PhD in Environmental Engineering
  • MSc. in Water Quality Management (Water Resource Engineering) from Katholic University of Leuven (KUL)/Vrije University (Free University) of Brussels (VUB), Belgium
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Sanitary Engineering from International Institute of Infrastructure, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE), Delft, The Netherlands. and
  • B. Sc. In Civil Engineering (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh in January, 1990.

Research Interests

  • Environmental Management
  • EIA

Journal Publications

  • 1. “How does Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater Cause Severity and Health Hazard in Bangladesh?” published in “Pakistan Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN 1812-5654)”, Vol. 6, No. 6, 1275-1286, 2006, published by Asian Network for Scientific Information aut (2006)
  • 2. “Municipal Waste Management and Environmental Hazards in Bangladesh” published in “Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution (ISSN ),” Vol. 3, No. 1 pp. 39-48, 2006, authorized by G. M. Jahid Hasan and Md Aktarul Islam Chowdhury. (2006)
  • 3. “Development of a Model of Sewage Collection System for a Small Community” published in Journal of Jahangirnagar University Planning Review (ISSN 1728-4198), Vol 4 ,115-122, 2006 authorized by M.A. Hoque, Ahmed M., Chowdhury M.A.I, and R.Alam. (2006)
  • 4. “Deteriorated Environmental Condition of Some Kitchen Markets in Sylhet City” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561- 9206)”, Vol. 12, No 1, 89-94, 2006, authorized by M.A. Hoque, M.A.I. Chowdhury, M. Ahmed, and M.N.H. Mehdi. (2006)
  • 5. “Study of Traffic Environment : a Case Study in Sylhet City Corporation Area”, published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”, Vol. 12, No 1, 123-128, 2006; authorized by Rifath Sharmin, Chowdhury M.A.I, Sarker M.S.K.A., and M (2006)
  • 6. “Potentiality of the River Surma as an Alternative Source of Water Supply” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”, Vol. 12, No 1, 111-116, 2006; authorized by M.S.K.A. Sarker, M.A.I Chowdhury, R. Sharmin and M.J. Yasmin. (2006)
  • 7. “Sanitation Improvement in the Rural Areas of Bangladesh” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”, Vol. 11, No 2, 261-268, 2005; authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury, M. R. Alam and M. S. Islam (2005)
  • 8. “Lead Pollution in two Cities of Bangladesh” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”, Vol. 11, No 2, 323- 327, 2005; authorized by M. A. S. Biswas, M.A .I. Chowdhury, and M. E. Nabi (2005)
  • 9. “Estimation of Earthquake Damage in Water Pipeline of Sylhet City” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561- 9206)”. Vol. 11, No 2, 253-260, 2005; authorized by M. Ahmed, M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.A. Ansary, M.H. Rahman, and K.A. Kha (2005)
  • 10. “Effectiveness of Activated Alumina Bed in Removing Arsenic from Groundwater in the Presence of Anion” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”. Vol. 11, No 1, 128-134, 2005; authorized by M.A. Hoque, M. A. Jalil, M.A.I. Chowdhury, and F. Ahmed. (2005)
  • 11. “Probable Building Damage by Earthquake in Sylhet City” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”. Vol. 11, No 1, 50-57, 2005; authorized by M. Ahmed, M.A. Ansary, M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.S. Ahmed, and M. Rahman. (2005)
  • 12. “Environmental Pollution Caused by Natural Gas Factory Ltd., Fenchugang, Sylhet” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”. Vol. 10, 197-205, 2004; authorized by Sarker M.S.K.A., Chowdhury M.A.I, Alam . R., Khan M.N.A. Da (2004)
  • 13. “Impact of Industrial and Municipal Waste on Surrounding Water Bodies of Dhaka City” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”. Vol. 9, 297-303, 2003; authorized by Sohel K. M.A., Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. (2003)
  • 14. “Solid Waste Pollution in Sylhet City” published in “Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science (ISSN 1561-9206)”. Vol. 9, 211-218, 2003 authorized by Rahman M.T., Sarker M.S.K.A., Chowdhury M.A.I, Haque K.E. and Hasan M.M. (2003)
  • 15. “Surface Water Quality in and around Dhaka City” published in “Aqua, Journal of International Water Association (IWA) (formerly IWSA), London, UK” Vol. 62 No. 2. 141-153, 2003 authorized by Sohel K. M.A., Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. (2003)
  • 16. “Management of Non Revenue Water in Bangladesh” Published in “Journal AWWA” Vol. 94:8, 64-75, 2002 published by American Water Works Association authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. and Gaffer M.A. (2002)
  • 17. “Experience in Improving Piped Water Supply to the 18 Medium Sized Towns of Bangladesh” published in, Aqua, Journal of International Water Services Association (IWSA), London, UK Vol. 60. No. 5. 287-299, 2001 authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. Zaman K. and Mannaf M. A. (2001)
  • 18. Unaccounted for Water Management States in Bangladesh” published in Aqua, Journal of International Water Services Association (IWSA), London, UK Vol. 56 No. 5. 235-24,1997 authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. Rahman M.H. and Bhuiyan M. A. (1997)
  • 19. Water Quality Assessment of Surma River in Sylhet City” published in “Journal of Chemical Engineering (ISSN: 0379-4318)” Vol. 23, No. 1. 63- 66; published by The Institution of Engineers Bangladesh authorized by S.A. Iqbal, E. Haque, M. Iqbal and M.A.I. C
  • 20. “Destroying Hills in the Northeastern Part of Bangladesh: A Qualitative Assessment of Extent of the Problem and its Probable Impact” published in “International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (ISSN 1735-1472),” Vol..2, No. 4, 301-308, 200

Conference

  • 1. “Environment Friendly Sustainable Eco-technology to face the Challenges of Engineering Profession Leading to Prosperous Digital Bangladesh” presented in the International Seminar on Vision 2021: Challenges for Engineering Profession on the eve of 51st Convention of Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) held in Chittagong in January 03-04, 2010 and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury. (2021)
  • 2. Eco-friendly Building Construction Technology to Handle Climate Change Effects presented as key note paper in ICETCESD -2012 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2012 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury. (2012)
  • 3. “Scenario Of Urban Heat Island (UHI) In Sylhet & Rajshahi City” presented in The 1st Environment Asia International Conference on “Environmental Supporting in Food and Energy Security: Crisis and Opportunity” held on 22-25 March 2011 in Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Professor M.A.I. Chowdhury, A.F.M. Kamal Chowdhury and Salahuddin Ahmmed. (2011)
  • 4. “Climate Change Pattern in Sylhet City, Bangladesh” presented in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by A F M Kamal Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmmed, Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, and Tajmunnahar. (2011)
  • 5. “Urban Heat Island (UHI) Drift in Rajshahi Metropolitan City” presented in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Salahuddin Ahmmed, A F M Kamal Chowdhury, Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury and Tajmunnahar (2011)
  • 6. “Noise Pollution of East Jaflong due to Unplanned Stone Crushing Plant” presented in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, Tajmunnahar and Chinmoy Pramanik (2011)
  • 7. “Impact of Stone Extraction and Crushing of Human Health and Environment in Bholagonj, Sylhet “presented in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, Tajmunnahar and Jahirul Islam (2011)
  • 8. “Changing of Top Soil Nutrients due to Random Stone Extraction” presented in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, Tajmunnahar and Chinmoy Pramanik (2011)
  • 9. “Environment Friendly Integrated Solid Waste Management” presented in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Fatema Ahmed and Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury (2011)
  • 10. “A Study on Existing Condition of Soil Environment of Two Tea Garden of Maulvibazar” presented as key note paper in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, Tajmunnahar and Md Ahasanul Karim. (2011)
  • 11. “Eco-friendly Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering to Handle Thunder-claps of Climate Change for Sustainable Development” presented as key note paper in ICETCESD -2011 International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development held on March 10-12, 2011 in Sylhet organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury (2011)
  • 12. “Developing eco-village accelerating an integrated solid waste management in rural areas” presented in WasteSafe 2011 2nd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries organized by Civil Engineering Department of KUET held on February 12-15’2011 in Khulna, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Professor M.A.I. Chowdhury and Md Jakir Hossain. (2011)
  • 13. “Effective waste separation at sources reduces the solid waste significantly leading to zero waste” presented in WasteSafe 2011 2nd International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries organized by Civil Engineering Department of KUET held on February 12-15’2011 in Khulna, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Professor M.A.I. Chowdhury and Md Jakir Hossain (2011)
  • 14. “Environment Friendly Construction Engineering Can Play a Vital Role to Handle Climate Change for Sustainable development” presented in the Bi-Annual Conference of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh, Sylhet Centre on February 26, 2011 and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury. (2011)
  • 15. “Construction Management of a High-rise Building with Special Focus on Economic Aspects” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2011 CERIE 2011 held in 11-13 January 2011 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.S. Islam, M. Ahmed, M.A.I. Chowdhury, and A.A. M. Akanda. (2011)
  • 16. “A Study on the Noise Pollution in Vulnerable Sites of Sylhet City” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2011 CERIE 2011 held in 11-13 January 2011 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, R. Alam, M.S. Rahman, F. Hussain and M.B. Haque. (2011)
  • 17. “Trend of Urban Heat Island (UHI) in Sylhet City” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2011 CERIE 2011 held in 11-13 January 2011 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, A.F.M. Kamal chowdhuryand Salahuddin Ahmed. (2011)
  • 18. “Urban Heat Island (UHI) Drift in Rajshahi City” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2011 CERIE 2011 held in 11-13 January 2011 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury and Salahuddin Ahmed. (2011)
  • 19. “Desertification of Western Bangladesh - Symptomatic of Climate Change Effects Caused by Farakkah Dam in India” presented in International Seminar 2010 on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century organized by Institute of Environmental Science (IES), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh on 7-9 December 2010 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury (2010)
  • 20. “Socio-economic and Policy Aspects of Climate Change” presented in International Seminar 2010 on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century organized by Institute of Environmental Science (IES), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh on 7-9 December 2010 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, and M.B. Haque. (2010)
  • 21. “Eco-technology Can Handles Climate Change Successfully” presented in International Seminar 2010 on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century organized by Institute of Environmental Science (IES), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh on 7-9 December 2010 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, and M.B. Haque. (2010)
  • 22. “Urban Heat Island Effects in Rajshai City” presented in International Seminar 2010 on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century organized by Institute of Environmental Science (IES), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh on 7-9 December 2010 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, Saiful Islam, A.F.M. Kamal Chowdhury & Salahuddin Ahmed. (2010)
  • 23. “Eco-Technology to Protect Endangered Nature and Environment for Sustainable Development” presented in VENICE 2010 Third International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste held on 8 – 11 November 2010 in Venice, Italy and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury. (2010)
  • 24. “Sylhet City – Intended to Urban Heat Island By Climate Change” presented in 13th Bangladesh International Geographical Cofarence‐2010” on “Environmental Degradation: Issues and Challenges” to be held on 17th April, 2010, at Central Auditorium of Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka‐1342 and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, A.F.M. Kamal Chowdhury & Salahuddin Ahmmed. (2010)
  • 25. “Sustainable Development to Protect Endangered Nature and Environment Verged By Climate Change” presented in the International Symposium on “Environmental degradation and Sustainable Development ISEDSD 2010” held in April 10-11’2010 organized by Environmental Engineering Division of Civil Engineering department of BUET and Centre for Environmental Resource Management (CERM), BUET , Dhaka Bangladesh and subsequently published in the symposium proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury and M. B. Haque. (2010)
  • 26. “Environment Friendly Eco-technology for Sustainable Development” presented in the Specialized Seminar on “Sustainable Development and Environment Friendly Building Materials “ held in March 10-11’ 2010 in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the seminar proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury. (2010)
  • 27. “Design of Automatic Traffic Signaling System for Sylhet Metropolitan Area” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2010 CERIE 2010 held in 11-13 January 2010 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by Saiada F. Fancy, M.A.I. Chowdhury, and G.M. Jahid Hasan. (2010)
  • 28. “Road Accident Study in Sylhet District” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2010 CERIE 2010 held in 11-13 January 2010 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by A.M. Zubair-Ul-Mulk, B. K. Banik, M.A.I. Chowdhury, M. H. Mobarak and A. Bhuiyan. (2010)
  • 29. “Environmental Condition and Water Quality of Goalichara in the Vicinity of Sylhet City” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2010 CERIE 2010 held in 11-13 January 2010 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.Ahmed, M.A.I. Chowdhury, M. A. Zafor and M.M. H. Chowdhury. (2010)
  • 30. “Transportation Demand Modeling and Forecasting for Sylhet City” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2010 CERIE 2010 held in 11-13 January 2010 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.B. Haque, M.A.I. Chowdhury, and B.K. Banik. (2010)
  • 31. “Solid Waste Minimization Through R’s: A Case Study in Bangladesh” presented in the Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education 2010 CERIE 2010 held in 11-13 January’2010 in Sylhet, Bangladesh organized by School of Applied Sciences and Technology of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, M. H. Mobarak and A. Bhuiyan. (2010)
  • 32. “ Water Quality of Chatla Beel in Hakaluki Haor and its Low Cost Treatment for Drinking Purpose” presented in the International Conference on Bangladesh Environment (ICBEN) 2010 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in January 2-3, 2010 organized Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I.Chowdhury, R. Alam, S. Nasrin, S. Afroje and A. Hussain. (2010)
  • 33. “An Assessment of the Impact of Devastating Gas Explosion in Magurchara Gas Field on Surrounding Environment” presented in the International Conference on Bangladesh Environment (ICBEN) 2010 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in January 2-3, 2010 organized Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, M. A. Hoque, D. Bhattacharjee and M.B. Haque. (2010)
  • 34. “Assessment of Noise Pollution in Vulnerable Hospital Sites of Sylhet City” presented in the International Conference on Bangladesh Environment (ICBEN) 2010 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in January 2-3, 2010 organized Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.A.I.Chowdhury, M. S. K. A. Sarkar, S.R. Basak, I. Raihan and M.B. Haque. (2010)
  • 35. “Transportation Demand Analysis for Sylhet City: A Model Based Approach” presented in the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Education and Sustainable Development organized by Faculty of Engineering and Centre of Excellence, World University of Bangladesh (WUB) held in Dhaka, in December 19-20, 2010 organized Bangladesh and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M.B. Haque, M.A.I. Chowdhury, and B.K. Banik. (2010)
  • 36. “Solid Waste Management Situation in Sylhet City” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management – Technical, Environmental and Socio-economical Contexts - Waste Safe 2009 organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC held in November 09 to 10, 2009 and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury, R. Alam, S.M. Saleem and G.O. F. Hossaen; pp 176-184. (2009)
  • 37. “Socio-economic Aspects of Solid Waste Management” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management – Technical, Environmental and Socio-economical Contexts - Waste Safe 2009 organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC in November 09 to 10, 2009 and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury, pp 165- 175. (2009)
  • 38. “Role of R’s in the Minimization of Solid Waste” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management – Technical, Environmental and Socio-economical Contexts - Waste Safe 2009 organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC held in November 09 to 10, 2009 and subsequently published in the conference proceedings authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury, pp 151-164. (2009)
  • 39. ‘Sharing of Water of Trans-boundary Rivers Utilizing the Opportunities” presented in the International Conference on Shared Water Shared Opportunities organized by Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Society on the eve of World Water Day 2009 on 22nd March 2009 and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury. (2009)
  • 40. “Ecological Engineering Looks for Eco-Village” presented in the Bi-Annual Conference of the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh, Sylhet Centre on March 20, 2009 and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury. (2009)
  • 41. “Solid Waste Management in Sylhet City” presented in ‘Twenty-fourth International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management 2009’ held on March 18-21, 2009, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Widener University, USA and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.R.Alam, and Md. Seleem. (2009)
  • 42. “Potentiality of Recycling and Reuse to Manage Solid Waste in Sylhet City” presented in International Conference on Water Sanitation ‘WatSan Expo-2008’organized by Water AID International held in March 05-06, 2008 and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, Rezaul Kabir Chowdhury, Raquibul Alam, H.M.A. Mahzuz, Md. Saiful Islam, Abu Zubaer Mahbub, Ishrat Jahan and Md. Bashirul Haque. (2008)
  • 43. “Practice of Open Dumping in Sylhet City Corporation” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management Waste Safe organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC held in February 09 to 10, 2008 and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M.S.K. Sarker, B.K. Banik, M. A. I. Chowdhury, M. S. Islam and M.S. Muntaha. (2008)
  • 44. “Feasibility Study of a Composting Plant in Sylhet City” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management Waste Safe organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC held in February 09 to 10, 2008 and subsequently published in the proceedings authorized by S.R. Chowdhury, R. K. Chowdhury, H.M.A. Mahzuz, M. A. I. Chowdhury, R. Sharmin, S.B. Faruque and S. M. Saleem. (2008)
  • 45. “Solid Waste Management System of Sunamgang and Moulavibazar at North-eastern Part of Bangladesh” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management Waste Safe organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC held in February 09 to 10, 2008 and subsequently published in the proceedings authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury, R. Alam, E. Yusuf and R. K. Saha. (2008)
  • 46. “Integrated Solid Waste Management for Urban Centers” presented in International Conference on Solid Waste Management Waste Safe organized by Civil Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology under the auspices of Waste Safe II, a project of EU-Asia Pro Eco Program of EC held in February 09 to 10, 2008 and subsequently published in the proceedings authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury. (2008)
  • 47. “ Socio-economic Aspects of Sanitation Improvement in Tea Garden of Sylhet City” presented in International Conference on “Indigenous People and Bangladesh Environment ‘2007” held on December 17-18, 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environmental Network (BEN) in association with Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sociology department of Dhaka University, Department of Anthropology of Jahangir Nagar University, department of Anthropology of Rajshahi University, Department of agricultural Chemistry of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, and Environment Science Discipline of Khulna University and subsequently published in the proceedings authorized by Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, Anwara Begum and M. A. I. Chowdhury. (2007)
  • 48. “ Water Supply and Sanitation Scenarios in the Indigenous Communities of Sylhet” presented in International Conference on “Indigenous People and Bangladesh Environment ‘2007” held on December 17-18, 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environmental Network (BEN) in association with Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sociology department of Dhaka University, Department of Anthropology of Jahangir Nagar University, department of Anthropology of Rajshahi University, Department of agricultural Chemistry of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, and Environment Science Discipline of Khulna University and subsequently published in the proceedings authorized by Md. Azizul Hoque, Raquibul Alam, Dr. Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury, H.Muhammed Salim Uddin, Abu Sufian Milan, Urmee Jamal, H. M. A. Mahjuj and Sheik Md. Saleem. (2007)
  • 49. “ Preservation of Forest and the Habitats of The Indigenous Region of Bangladesh” presented in International Conference on “Indigenous People and Bangladesh Environment ‘2007” held on December 17-18, 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh organized by Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environmental Network (BEN) in association with Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sociology department of Dhaka University, Department of Anthropology of Jahangir Nagar University, department of Anthropology of Rajshahi University, Department of agricultural Chemistry of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, and Environment Science Discipline of Khulna University and subsequently published in the proceedings authorized by H. M. A. Mahjuj and Dr. Mohammod Aktarul Islam Chowdhury. (2007)
  • 50. “Solid Waste Management Status in Bangladesh” presented in ‘Twenty-second International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management 2007’ held on March 18-21, 2007, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Widener University, USA and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.R.Alam, and H.M.A. Mahzuz. (2007)
  • 51. “Role of Homemade Pit-latrine in Sanitation Improvement of Rural Areas” presented in International Symposium on Environmental Sustainability (ISES), 2006 Workshop held on February 7-9, 2006, organized by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and WEDC, UK and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.R.Alam, and M.S. Islam. (2006)
  • 52. “How Does Arsenic Contamination Causes Public Health and Socio-economic Base of Bangladesh?” presented in International Workshop on ‘Water and Industrial Waste Water Management’ under ‘Asia-Pro-Eco Program on Technology Partnership for Innovative Treatment of Drinking and Industrial Waste Water’ jointly carried out by SUST of Bangladesh, University of Applied Sciences, Karlsrhe of Germany, University of Calabria of Italy and Jiangsu Polytechnic University of Peoples Republic of China funded by European Union held on October 03, 2005 organized by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and subsequently published in the proceeding authorized by M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.F. Ahmed, M.A. Ali, K.M.A. Sohel, M.A.Haque, S.K.A. Sarker, M.R.Alam, R. Sharmin and S. R. Chowdhury. (2005)
  • 53. “Development of a Model of Sewage Collection System for a Small Community” presented in International Conference on Applied and Mathematical Physics Symposium organized by Bangladesh Mathematics Association and SUST held on January 04-07, 2005 and subsequently published in the proceeding of the conference authorized by Haque M.A., Ahmed M., Chowdhury M.A.I, Alam R., Afrin S.and .Nurun Nabi A.T,.M. (2005)
  • 54. “Development of a Model of Sewage Collection System for a Small Community” presented in International Conference on Applied and Mathematical Physics Symposium organized by Bangladesh Mathematics Association and SUST held on January 04-07, 2005 and subsequently published in the proceeding of the conference authorized by Haque M.A., Ahmed M., Chowdhury M.A.I, Alam R., Afrin S.and .Nurun Nabi A.T,.M. (2005)
  • 55. ‘Probable Damage of Water Pipeline due to Earthquake in Sylhet’- authorized by M. Ahmed, M.A. Ansary, M.A.I. Chowdhury, M.H. Rahman, K.A. Khan, published in the proceedings of the International conference ‘1st Bangladesh Earthquake Symposium -2005’ organized by Bangladesh Earthquake Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2005. (2005)
  • 56. “Destroying Hills in the northeastern Bangladesh: Extent of the Problem and its Probable Impact” presented in International Symposium on Environmental Management ISEM 2004 organized by Loughborough University, United Kingdom and BUET, Dhaka held on January 07-08, 2004 and subsequently published in the proceeding of the Symposium authorized by Islam M.S., Hasan G.M.J. and Chowdhury M.A.I. (2004)
  • 57. “Influence of Upstream Sediment on Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater in Bangladesh” presented in International Symposium ‘Fate of Arsenic in the Environment’ organized by United Nations University, Japan and BUET held on February 05, 2003 and subsequently published in the proceeding of the Symposium authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. and M. Ashraf Ali. (2003)
  • 58. “Community Initiatives and Recycling in Dhaka”, presented in ‘Sustainable Environment Sanitation and Waste Services’, 26th WEDC (Water, Energy and Development Centre, UK) Conference held in Kolkata (Calcutta), India in December 18-22, 2002 and published in the seminar proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I., Rahman M. H., Saha G.C. and Rahman M. (2002)
  • 59. “Current Status of Water Quality of River Surma”, presented in ‘Bangladesh Environment -2002’ organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon, BUET and Dhaka University held on December 19-21, 2002. authorized by A. Hossain, M. A.I. Chowdhury, M. J. B. Alam, M. Z. Islam and K. M. A. Sohel. (2002)
  • 60. “A Study on Municipal Waste Water in Sylhet City”, presented in ‘Bangladesh Environment -2002’ organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon, BUET and Dhaka University held on December 19-21, 2002. authorized by R. Alam, M. A.I. Chowdhury, M. Ahmed, S. M. Siddiqui, and S. K. Nath. (2002)
  • 61. “Assessment of the Impact of Municipal and Industrial Waste on River Water Quality around Dhaka City” presented in Fourth Biennial Convention of American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects in Maryland, USA on October 12, 2002 and published in the conference proceedings authorized by Sohel K. M. A.; Ahmed M. F. and Chowdhury M. A. I. (2002)
  • 62. “Municipal Waste Management in Bangladesh” presented in National Conference on ‘Prospects of Environmental Engineering in Bangladesh’ organized by Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, SUST, Sylhet held in September 2001 and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M. A. I , Ahmed M., Rahman and Saha G. C. (2001)
  • 63. “Drinking Water management in Sylhet, a leading medium sized city of Bangladesh”, presented in ‘Water Asia’1999’ held in Delhi, India in January 20-25, 1999 and published in the seminar proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I and Ahmed M. F. (1999)
  • 64. “Water System Leak Detection in Secondary Towns of Bangladesh” presented INTEGRATING THE URBAN WATER CYCLE, 11TH IWSA – ASPAC CONFERENCE held in Sydney, Australia in November 02—05. 1998 organized by Australian Water Works Association and International Water Services Association (IWSA) and published in the seminar proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. and Gaffer M.A. (1998)
  • 65. “Arsenic Pollution in Groundwater of Bangladesh” presented in 20th Bangladesh Science Conference held in November 28-30, 1998 and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Moammad A. I. Chowdhury, Kazi M. A. Sohel, Md. Abu Eusuf, Masum Ahmed Zaigirder, Md. Jahir Bin Alam, Md. Sirajul Islam, Md. Maniruzzaman and Nibedita Chowdhury. (1998)
  • 66. “Arsenic Contamination in Groundwater and its Hazardous Effect in Bangladesh” presented in 20th Bangladesh Science Conference held in November 28-30, 1998 and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury and A. A. Biswas. (1998)
  • 67. “World Water : In the Changing Environment” presented in 20th Bangladesh Science Conference held in November 28-30, 1998 and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Md. Sirajul Islam, Mohammod A. I. Chowdhury and Md. Moniruzzaman. (1998)
  • 68. “Toxicity of Agro-chemicals in Water Bodies of Bangladesh” presented in 20th Bangladesh Science Conference held in November 28-30, 1998 and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Md. J. B. Alam, Md. A. I. Chowdhury and M. H. Rahman. (1998)
  • 69. “Water Supply in Rural Areas of Bangladesh” presented in 20th Bangladesh Science Conference held in November 28-30, 1998 and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by M A I Chowdhury and M. Feroze Ahmed. (1998)
  • 70. “Leak Detection in Medium Sized Cities of Bangladesh” presented in Annual Conference of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh” held in January 18-20, 1998 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh and consequently and published in the seminar proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. and Gaffer M.A. (1998)
  • 71. “Environmental Education” presented in seminar organized by AEE, SUST, held in November 30 on the occasion of World Sanitation Day, 1997 and subsequently published in the proceedings Environmental Engineering –2, Special Issue authorized by M. A. I. Chowdhury; J. B. Alam, K.M.A.Sohel, M.S. Islam, and Dr. M. A. Eusuf. (1997)
  • 72. “Thermally Stated urban Environmental Sanitation” presented in the seminar organized by AEE, SUST, held in November 30 on the occasion of World Sanitation Day, 1997 and subsequently published in the proceedings Environmental Engineering –2, Special Issue authorized by Dr. M. A. Eusuf, J. B. Alam and M. A. I. Chowdhury. (1997)
  • 73. “Toxicity of Organochlorine Insecticides in Water Bodies of Bangladesh” presented in CSCE-ASCE Environmental Engineering Conference held in Canada in September 15, 1997 and published in Conference proceeding authorized by Alam J.B., Chowdhury M.A.I. and Rahman M. H. (1997)
  • 74. “Control of UfW in Bangladesh” presented in Biannual Conference of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh” held in December 13-15, 1996 in Dhaka, Bangladesh and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. Rahman M.H. and Bhuiyan M. A.B. (1996)
  • 75. “Traffic Management Study in Secondary Towns of Bangladesh” presented in Biannual Conference of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh” held in December 13-15, 1996 in Dhaka, Bangladesh and consequently published in the conference proceeding authorized by Haque M.M. , Ahmed S. N. and Chowdhury M. A. I. (1996)
  • 76. “UfW Management Status in Bangladesh”, presented in Water Hong Kong’96 Specialized Conference on Water Supply organized by International Water Supply Association (IWSA) and Hong Kong Water Supply Authority held in November 1996 and published in the seminar proceeding authorized by Chowdhury M.A.I, Ahmed M. F. Rahman M.H. and Bhuiyan M. A.B. (1996)
  • 77. “Traffic Management Schemes for Three Medium Sized Cities in Bangladesh” presented in 7th International Conference on Development and Planning of the Urban Transport (CODATU-VII) held in New Delhi, India in February 1996 and published in the seminar proceeding authorized by Haque M.M. , Ahmed S. N. and Chowdhury M. A. I. (1996)
  • 78. “Noise Pollution Status of Sylhet City

Teaching

  • Ecology
  • Economics for Engineers
  • Sociology for Engineers
  • Environmental Management
  • EIA
  • Environmental Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
  • Industrial Waste Management and Treatment