IWM

Academic Chronology

She completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh, and is currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering (WRE) at the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Professional Track Record

Biva Farzana is a Junior Engineer at the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM) since August 2021, specializing in irrigation management, hydrology, and water resources engineering. Previously at CEGIS she supported the Population Census GIS program through EA boundary delineation, satellite image interpretation, feature extraction, land use and land cover mapping, and precise spatial adjustments.

Her work integrates hydrologic and climate analytics, field investigations, and modelling to produce decision-ready evidence for sustainable planning. Developed river network and cross-section files using MIKE 11 to enhance hydrodynamic modeling accuracy, and also assisted in developing surface water modeling; extracted calibrated MIKE SHE results to compute water balances and compare groundwater-level scenarios; conducted river–aquifer interaction studies; performed rainfall and water-level analyses; prepared Index, Google, and Hydrological maps; designed khals and embankments; developed area-elevation curves; prepared long profiles and detailed cross-sections; completed cut, fill, and dredging quantities; executed advanced GIS operations; produced land-use maps and DEMs; prepared exploratory-drilling and monitoring-well siting maps with bore-log inventories; generated groundwater-level and groundwater-table contour maps; delivered water-scarcity mapping; led irrigation-efficiency field campaigns and site inspections; and converted survey data into decision-grade engineering inputs.

Her expertise includes GIS-based mapping and spatial analysis, surface-water modelling using MIKE 11, groundwater model input preparation and analysis using MIKE SHE, hydrological analysis, and PRA/FGD facilitation. She is proficient in ArcGIS, MIKE 11, MIKE SHE, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, and CropWAT, with strong experience in field data collection, rigorous data processing, and clear report preparation.

Training Received:

Biva Farzana has enhanced her expertise through structured training in organizational behavior, groundwater modeling, and 1D river modeling; she continues to expand her technical capacity through guided coursework and practical experience.

• “Groundwater Modelling”, arranged under the HRD program of IWM. Venue: IWM, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh (February 23–27, 2025).
• “A Practical Introduction to 1D River Modelling using HEC-RAS”, instructor Nick Wallerstein, Udemy. Certificate ID: UC-1b4f3947-64c4-4bed-890d-deff5e338df9. Certificate URL: ude.my/UC-1b4f3947-64c4-4bed-890d-deff5e338df9. Reference No.: 0004.
• “Organizational Behavior”, arranged under the HRD program of the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM). Venue: IWM, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh (September 22–23, 2024).
• Exposure Field Visit Training to gain practical knowledge about flood management of Haor areas in Kishoreganj district, (August 11, 2023)

Leadership & Extracurricular Achievements:

• 2016: Graphics Leader, Viqarunnisa Noon Debating Club National Debate Festival (Executive Panel 2015–2016).
• 2015: Champion, Project Show Competition, Department of Civil Engineering, AUST.
• Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to data collection in a research study funded by the European Assessment and Accreditation Bureau (EUAAB).
• 2013: Best Worker, Graphics Department, Viqarunnisa English Language Club, at the 1st Inter-school, 1st Inter-college and 2nd Intra-school Viqarunnisa English Language Festival.
• 2012: Project Display participant, PRAN-Frooto Viqarunnisa Noon 16th Science Festival.
• 2010: Debater, Sandalina-Prothom Alo VND Club 5th Children’s, 15th Inter-School, 5th Inter-College and 13th Inter-Club Debate Competitions.
• 2008: Project Display participant, Viqarunnisa Noon Science Club. Debater, Ice Cool-Prothom Alo VND Club 4th Children’s, 14th Inter-School, 4th Inter-College and 12th Inter-Club Debate Competitions.
• 2007: Project Display (Junior-I), 11th Science Festival, Viqarunnisa Noon Science Club.
• Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to data collection in a research study funded by the European Assessment and Accreditation Bureau (EUAAB).

Major Project Assignment

• Detail Feasibility Study PRA & FS and Detail Design (DD) under Small Scale Water Resources Development Project (Phase-2) (SSWRDP-2).
• Hydrological Investigation & Modelling of the State of Surface and Groundwater Resources in the High Barind Region.
• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) & Baseline Study of the State of Water Resources in the High Barind Region.
• Updating Feasibility Study for Kurigram Irrigation Project (North & South Unit).
• Hydrological Investigation & Modelling of the State of Surface and Groundwater Resources in the North-Central Hydrological Regions of Bangladesh.
• Comprehensive Study for Livelihood Improvements through Integrated Management of Land and Water Resources in Arial Beel Area.
• A Study on Surface Water-Groundwater Interactions Modeling for Sustainable Development and Management of Transboundary Water Resources in the Teesta Basin.
• Assessment of the Present Irrigation Efficiency in different Agro-Ecological zones of Bangladesh.
• Excavation/Re-excavation of connecting canal, including dressing, leveling, including pre and post work measurement to assess the surface water resources for efficient and sustainable use of irrigation water under BADC.
• Hydrology Study for the Khulna Water Supply Project Phase - II.
• Feasibility study for “Dhaka City Emergency Water Supply Project” of Construction Supervision of DWASA Production Tube wells (including new Installation/ Replacement/ Regeneration/Rehabilitation), Iron Removal Plants and Rainwater Harvesting Plants under Emergency Water Supply Project and Feasibility Study for Sustainable Water Supply Project (Phase-01).
• Study for Assessment of the Effectiveness of Constructed/ to be Constructed Rubber Dams in Bangladesh.