Dr. Md. Shajedul Islam

Professor and Head | Post-doctoral Fellow | Research Scientist

Department of Chemistry, Rajshahi College, Rajshahi-6000, Bangladesh.

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

Dept. of Chemistry, Rajshahi College, National University, BD

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Professor & Head

Rajshahi 6000, Bangladesh

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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 3: Water Analysis

Springer Nature : 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

Chapter 5- Trace Metals in Groundwater: Sources and Mobilization

Springer Nature: 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

Chapter 9: Climate Change and Groundwater Management

Springer Nature: 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

Chapter 8- Industrial Water Quality

Springer Nature: 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

Groundwater Recharge and Pollution Vulnerability Under Contrasting Geological Settings in North-western Bangladesh: Evidence from Stable Isotopes and Hydrochemistry

ISSB Publishers

Recharge and Pollution Vulnerability Under Contrasting Geological Settings in North-western Bangladesh: Evidence from Stable Isotopes and Hydrochemistry

IJSAB International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research & Development Secretary

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IES Alumni Association, University of Rajshahi, BD

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President

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Pragpur High School Alumni Association

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Certificates

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

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