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Academic Chronology

Mr. Salah Uddin completed his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) in September 2003. In 2009, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He further pursued advanced studies abroad and, in 2011, earned a second Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Hydrogeology and Environmental Geoscience from the University of Göttingen, Germany.

Professional Track Record

Mr. Mohammad Salah Uddin has over 20 years of experience in groundwater hydrology, surface water–groundwater interaction modelling, groundwater management, irrigation planning, and wetland management.

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

Mr. Mohammad Salah Uddin is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (F/15498). Over the course of his career, he has undertaken extensive professional training on groundwater modelling (MIKE SHE, MODFLOW, FEFLOW), irrigation system design and planning, isotope technology, climate change adaptation, and water quality monitoring. He has also delivered numerous training programs for professionals from IWM, BWDB, WARPO, DPHE, DWASA, BMDA, BCMCL, and international agencies, including the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), Malaysia.

Publications in Journal

1. Mridha, G.C., Hossain M. M., Uddin, M.S., and Masud M.S. 2019: Study on Availability of Groundwater Resources in Selangor State of Malaysia to Meet the Future Water Demand for an Efficient Planning and Management of Water Resources, Journal of Water and Climate Change.
2. Rahman, M. A., Rusteberg, R., Uddin, M.S., Saada, M.A., Rabi, A., Sauter, M. 2014: Impact assessment and multicriteria decision analysis of alternative managed aquifer recharge strategies based on treated wastewater in Northern Gaza, Journal of Water.
3. Rahman, M. A., Rusteberg, R., Uddin, M.S., Annegret Lutz, Saada, M.A. 2012: An integrated study of spatial multicriteria analysis and mathematical modelling for managed aquifer recharge site suitability mapping and site ranking at Northern Gaza Coastal Aquifer, Journal of Environmental Management.

Conference Papers

1. Uddin, M. S., Rahman, M. S., Sahabuddin, S. M., Islam, K., Imran, A. H., and Mridha, G.C. 2024: Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability for Groundwater Quality Management for the North Central Region of Bangladesh,  Workshops on Advancement in Earth, Environment, Biodiversity and Agricultural Sciences in Bangladesh Emphasizing Climate Change and Sustainable development Goals, Alumni Association of German Universities in Bangladesh, German Academic Exchange Service, 01-03 November 2024, BRAC CDM, Rajendrapur, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
2. Uddin, M. S. 2024: Innovative Approaches for Advancing Climate Resilience and Adaptation, 19^th Jeju Forum, 29-31 May 2024, South Korea.
3. Mridha, G.C., Uddin, M.S., Mamun, A., and Hossain M. M. 2018: Quality Characterization of Groundwater Using Well Head Protection Areas (WHPA) Method, Vulnerability Assessments and Water Quality Index (WQI) for Selangor State, Malaysia, 4^th International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR-2018), 27-28 November, 2018, Langkawi, Malaysia.
4. Uddin, M.S., Rahman, M.A., Islam, M.T., Hossain, A.F.M., 2012: Groundwater resource assessment towards sustainable agricultural production in Bangladesh – a case study in Natore district In the international conference on “Cutting edge science & technologies towards food, health and environment “- IFSDAA 2012. September 2012. Göttingen, Germany.
5. Rahman, M.A., Ali, M.M., Pervin, M., Hasan, M., Uddin, M.S., 2012: Need and prospective of an integrated optimal decision support framework for sustainable water resources management in the GBM transboundary basin. In the international conference on “Cutting edge science & technologies towards food, health and environment “- IFSDAA 2012. September 2012. Göttingen, Germany.
6. Uddin, M.S., Rahman, M.A., Hossain, A.F.M., Hossain. D., 2012: Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability for Groundwater Quality Management for the Northern Part of Bangladesh, FH DGG Fachtagung-2012, 17-19 May, 2012, Dresden, Germany.
7. Islam, M. T., Hossain, A.F.M, Shah-Newaz, S.M., Uddin, M.S., 2012:  Integrated Water Resources Management to Mitigate the Impacts of Drought in Barind Area, North Bengal Drought Conference (NBDC) -2012, 27-28 March, 2012, Dept. of Geology and Mining, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
8. Rahman, M.A., Uddin, M.S., Sadaa, M.A., Rusteberg, B., 2012: Long-term environmental impact assessment of a Managed Aquifer Recharge project in the Northern Gaza Strip by using mathematical modeling technique, International conference on “Hydrogeology in Arid Environments”- Hanover, March 14-17, 2012, ISBN- 978-3-443-01070-6.
9. Hossain, A., Rahman, M.A., Shah-Newaz, S.M., Begum, S., Uddin. M.S., 2011: Interactive Information System (IIS) for Groundwater Management and Agricultural Development in Northwest of Bangladesh, International conference IWRM 2011, 12-13 September 2011, Dresden, Germany.

Major Project Assignment

1. Assessment of the Present Irrigation Efficiency in Different Agro-Ecological Zone of Bangladesh.
2. Comprehensive Study on Livelihood and Integrated Management of Land and Water Resources in Arial Beel Area.
3. Comprehensive Study for Evaluation and Updating of Haor Master Plan.
4. Feasibility study and Detail Engineering Drawing on appropriate water supply technologies in climate risk hot spots of Coastal Areas.
5. Study on Water Resources Availability and Impact due to Abstraction, use and discharge to the project area and surroundings considering the shallow and deep aquifer, EIA, SIA and model simulation for Sreepur 150(±10%) MW Power Plant Project.
6. Project Concept Paper Development for Artificial Recharge of Ground Water Aquifer in Dhaka City.
7. Restoration of Waterbodies for Sustainable Water Management in Dhaka Watershed.
8. 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).
9. Feasibility study for the Management of the Padma River Basin and Rehabilitation of Pabna Irrigation and Rural Development Project in Pabna District- Mathematical Modelling Component.
10. Mathematical Modelling Study for Rehabilitation of Barisal Irrigation (BIP).
11. Comprehensive Feasibility Study for Sustainable Restoration and Protection of Wetlands (Haor, baor, beel and connected rivers etc.) in Different Hydrological Regions of Bangladesh.
12. Hydrogeological Investigation in Connection with the Probable Site Selection for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant in the Southern Part of Bangladesh.
13. Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction Modelling and Hydrogeological Investigation for Conversion of 150 MW Sylhet GT to 225 MW CCPP Project.
14. Study of Interaction between Haor and River Ecosystem including Development of Wetland Inventory and Sustainable Wetland Management Framework.
15. Hydrogeological Study and Groundwater Modelling of Barapukuria Coal Mine Area.
16. National Water Balance Management System (NAWABS) for Sungai Muda, Malaysia.
17. Study for Investigation of Groundwater and Surface Water Irrigation in Habiganj, Maulavibazar, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona and Kishoreganj Districts.
18. Availability Study on Groundwater Resources for Selangor Water Management Authority, Malaysia.
19. Hydrogeological Study with Groundwater Modelling in Northern Part of Barapukuria Coal Mine Area.
20. Determination of Hydro-geological Parameters for Different Regions of Bangladesh (South-West and South-East Region: Phase-II).
21. Mathematical Modelling Study on Saline Water Intrusion to Assess Salinity Intrusion, Salinity Level, Sea Level Rise due to Climate change, Movement of Salinity & Development of Management Information System (MIS).
22. Groundwater Management and Feasibility Study for 148 Pourashavas having no piped water supply.
23. Groundwater Resources Study for Barind Integrated Area Development Project, Phase –III.
24. Water Modelling for Sungai Langat Basin (river and groundwater), Malaysia for water abstraction studies of Mega Steel.
25. KAFCO Area Ground water Assessment and impact on Environment.
26. Study on Well Field Construction for Immediate Supplement to City Water Supply from nearby Groundwater Sources.
27. Determination of Hydro-geological Parameters for Different Regions of Bangladesh (North-West Region: Phase-I).
28. Groundwater Resource Study and Decision Support System Development of Thakurgaon, Panchagarh, Dinajpur, Joypurhat Districts and also Remaining Districts of Rajshahi Division Through Mathematical Model Study.
29. Feasibility Study of IWRM of Challan Beel Area including Beel Halti development project.
30. Industrial Environmental Compliance and Pollution Control in Greater Dhaka, Phase-1.
31. Resource Assessment and Monitoring of Water Supply sources for Dhaka City.
32. Groundwater Model Study for Deep Tubewell Installation Project in Barind Area.
33. Groundwater management and Zoning Study for repair and rehabilitation of Deep Tubewell Project in Greater Dinajpur District.