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Academic Chronology

Mr. Khan graduated in Civil Engineering from BUET in 2012. Later he obtained M. Sc. Degree in Water Resources Engineering from BUET in 2018.

Professional Track Record

Mr. Khan joined in IWM in River Morphology and Engineering Division in 2012. He has been involved in development of hydro-morphological models of major rivers of Bangladesh. Mr. Khan has experience in working in both national & international projects. He is proficient in 1D, 2D, 3D Hydro-morphological modelling (MIKE 11, MIKE 21C, MIKE 21FM, MIKE 3, MIKE Flood, Delft 3D, HEC-RAS), Hydrological modelling (SWAT, HEC-HMS), Google Earth Engine & geo-spatial analysis software (Arc GIS).

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

Mr. Khan has received specialized training in river management, mathematical modelling, earth observation & geo-spatial analysis. Some of his publications are listed below:

• 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.
• Shiblu Sarker, Tanni Sarker, Olkeba Tolessa Leta, Sarder Udoy Raihan, Imran Khan and Nur Ahmed. “Understanding the Planform Complexity and Morphodynamic Properties of Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh: Protection and Exploitation of Riparian Areas.” Water 15, No. 7: 1384. 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15071384
• Imran Khan, and Dr. Mostafa Ali, “Potential Changes to the Water Balance of the Teesta River Basin Due to Climate Change.” American Journal of Water Resources, vol. 7, no. 3 (2019): 95-105. doi: 10.12691/ajwr-7-3-2
• Muhammad Anowar Saadat, Mir Abdus Subhan, Imran Khan; “Application of mathematical model for assessment of river morphology: A case study of Titas River”, ESTEEM Academic Journal, Vol. 11, Special Issue 1, March 2015, 165-172.
• Imran Khan, Muneer Ahammad, Shiblu Sarker; “A study on River Bank Erosion of Jamuna River using GIS and Remote Sensing Technology”, IJEDR– Volume 2 Issue 4. 2014.

Major Project Assignment

•           Feasibility Study for Sustainable River Management in Panchagarh and Thakurgaon Districts (Client: BWDB)

•           Hydrological and Morphological Model Study of Rehabilitation of Chandpur Town Protection Project (Client: BWDB)

•           Hydro-Morphological Assessment for Spillway Design of the Lake Elmdale Dam, Arkansas using 3D Modelling (Client: ETC Engineers & Architects, USA)

•           Data and Science to support Water and Climate Policy (Collaboration with Deltares)

•           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)

•           Hydrological & Morphological Survey and 2D Hydrodynamic & Morphological Modelling for construction of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge (Client: Bangladesh Railway)

•           Hydro-Morphological Modelling and Survey of the Jamuna River for the Proposed Bangabandhu Rail Bridge (Client: Bangladesh Railway)

•           Monitoring of Hydraulic and Morphological Conditions of Jamuna River for the Safety of the River Training Works of Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge during the Period 2013-2017 (Client: BBA)

•           Hydrological and Morphological Mathematical Modelling Study for the Proposed Rail Bridge over the Jamuna River (Client: Bangladesh Railway)

•           Hydro-Morphological Study of the Upper and Lower Meghna River for Technical feasibility of the bridges at Gazaria-Munshiganj and at Shariatpur-Chandpur Road with application of mathematical modelling (Client: Técnica y Proyectos, S.A)

•           Feasibility Study and Detail Design for construction of large bridges on Upazilla, Union & Village Road Project (FSB)-LBSP2 (Client: LGED)

•           Consultancy Services for Hydro-Morphological Study of Proposed 2nd Monu Bridge site at Mirpur-Sreemongal-Moulvibazar-Sherpur (N-207) Road under Moulvibazar Road Division during the year 2019-20 (Client: RHD)

•           Detail Topographic Survey and Hydrological & Morphological Study Using Mathematical Model for Construction of Railway Line from (i) Chapainawabganj to Sonamasjid, (ii) Panchagarh to Banglabandha, (iii) Domar to Votemari via Jaldhaka and (B) Construction of new Railway Bridge on Tista River Beside the Existing Railway Bridge (Client: Bangladesh Railway)

•           Hydro-Morphological Study of Mohadeb Bridge at 9th Km, Ganeshwari Bridge at 20th Km, Someshwari Bridge at 36th Km and Nitai Bridge at 50th Km of Border Road (Netrokona and Mymensingh Portion) during the year 2019-2020 (Client: RHD)

•           Detail Topographic Survey, Hydrological and morphological study using mathematical model for proposed rail line construction from Bhanga to Payra port (Client: Bangladesh Railway)

•           Hydrographic Survey and Mathematical Modelling for Hydrological and Morphological Studies in Connection with Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Tendering Services for Construction of Broad-Gauge Rail Line from Modhukhali to Magura via Kamarkhali (Client: Bangladesh Railway)

•           Hydrological and Morphological Study for the proposed Shuvapur Bridge on Feni River and the adjoining area Chagalnaiya, Feni at 33rd km. of Feni (Mohammad Ali Bazar)-Chagalnaiya-Karerhat (Z-1031) Road under Feni Road Division during the year 2018-2019 (Client: RHD)

•           Hydrological and Morphological Study for Proposed Premtala Bridge over Kirtinasha River at the 1st km and Kazirhat Bridge over a Branch of Arialkha River at the 16th km of Shariatpur-Jajira-Kaorakandi (Kathalbari) Road (Z-8012) under Shariatpur Road Division during the year 2017-2018 (Client: RHD)

•           Feasibility Study for Dredging Along The Gumti River For Smooth Drainage and Ensuring Dry Season Irrigation Facilities at Daudkandi And Adjacent Areas in Comilla District Using Mathematical Modelling Including Environmental And Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) (Client: BWDB)

•           Review and Re-design of Bank Protection Work of Construction of 950m long PC Girder Bridge over Dharla River at Phulbari Upazila of Kurigram District (Client: LGED)

•           Hydraulic and Morphological Study of the Ghorautra River around Mithamain Area in Connection with Establishing Cantonment (Client: Bangladesh Army)

•           Hydro-morphological Study of the Datbhanga River and the adjoining area of the River at 18th km & Jharkata River at 19th km of Jamalpur-Madarganj Road under Jamalpur Road Division (Client: RHD)

•           Updating of Final Report (May 2008) - Mathematical Model Study for Protection of Baguria, Syedpur of Gaibandha Sadar Upazilla and Kanchipara, Balashighat of Fulchari Upazilla under Gaibandha district from Erosion of the Jamuna River (Client: BWDB)

•           Two-dimensional modelling of the Surma-Kushiyara in connection with the Hydrological Study of Tipaimukh Project (Client: JRC)

•           Feasibility Study for the Re-excavation of Titas River (Upper) under Brahmanbaria District (Client: BWDB)

•           Mathematical Morphological Modelling in connection with sustainable river management plan for main rivers, distributaries and tributaries in Bangladesh. (Client: BWDB)

•           Hydro-morphological studies for LGED 9 bridges in the South West Region (Client: LGED)