IWM

Academic Chronology

Mr. Salim graduated in Water Resources Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in  October 2018.

Professional Track Record

Mr. Salim began his professional career as a Research Assistant in the Department of Water Resources Engineering at BUET, contributing to a research project with WARPO. In September 2019, he joined the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) as a Junior Engineer in the Survey and Data Division. During his tenure there, lasting until February 2021, he gained substantial experience in hydrographic, hydrological, and morphological data collection.

Since 2021, Mr. Salim has been a part of the River Morphology and Engineering Division at IWM, where he has played an active role in the development of hydro-morphological models for Bangladesh’s major rivers. He is skilled in 1D and 2D hydro-morphological modeling (including MIKE 11, MIKE 21C, MIKE 21FM, MIKE Flood, Delft 3D, HEC-RAS) and proficient in geospatial analysis software, such as ArcGIS.

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

Mr. Salim has completed several specialized training programs in river management and mathematical modeling. He co-authored the following paper published in Evolving Earth.

• MD. Raihanul Islam, Imran Khan, MD. Alifnur Salim, M.D. Musfequzzaman. “Reconstruction of avulsion history of the Brahmaputra River: Rare example of a giant braided river course alteration through multi-channel multi-avulsion processes.” Evolving Earth. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eve.2024.100034.

Major Project Assignment

1. Monitoring of Hydraulic and Morphological Conditions of Jamuna River for the Safety of the River Training Works of Bangabandhu Bridge during the Period 2018 - 2022 (Five Years) (Client: BBA)
2. Hydrological & Morphological Survey and 2D Hydrodynamic & Morphological Modelling for construction of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge (Client: Bangladesh Railway)
3. Hydro-Morphological Study of 180-meter-long Bridge along with approach road at Cumilla Economic Zone connecting road under Road Division Narayangonj during the year 2020-2021 (Client: RHD)
4. Hydro-Morphological Study of 120-meter-long Bridge at Meghna Economic Zone connecting road under Road Division Narayangonj during the year 2020-2021 (Client: RHD).
5. Feasibility Study and Detail Design for construction of large bridges on Upazilla, Union & Village Road Project (FSB)-LBSP2 (Client: LGED)
6. Consultancy Services for Mathematical Modelling Study for Dredging of the Padma River at the Upstream of the Padma Bridge under Dohar Upazilla (Client: BWDB)
7. Morphological study for the Detailed Feasibility Study for Char Stabilization and Livelihood Development Project in the Jamuna River (Pilot Study: Kawakhola Char) (Client: BWDB)
8. Mathematical Modelling studies of Existing Railway Lines for Railway Connectivity Improvement Preparatory Facility (RCIPF) Project of Bangladesh Railway. (RCIPF 2, 4 and 5) (Client: Bangladesh Railway)
9. Mathematical Modelling Studies of Railway Connectivity Improvement Preparatory Facility (RCIPF, 1-3-6) Project (Client: Bangladesh Railway)
10. Survey for Long Term Monitoring, Research and Analysis of Bangladesh Coastal Zone
11. Survey for 3 new Rail Line (Panchagarh - Banglabandha, Jaldhaka - Bhootmari, Chapainawabganj - Shona Masjid) and new Teesta Rail Bridge. (Client: Bangladesh Railway)