Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Maritime University, Bangladesh

About: Obtained BSc (Hons) and completed MSc in Geology Dhaka University in 1972; obtained BSc (Hons) MSc in Applied Geophysics Indian School of Mines India in 1974. Awarded PhD in Geodynamics by the Department of Applied Geophysics of Indian School of Mines India in 1992. Retired as Professor of Geology and Geophysics from Dhaka University Bangladesh in 2017. Working as Professor and Head of Oceanography and Hydrography with the BSMR Maritime University Dhaka since 2018, Worked as Lecturer in Sulaimania University Iraq from 1977 to 1982, as Associate Professor in Rajshahi University Bangladesh from 1983 to 1994, and as Professor in Dhaka University Bangladesh from 1995 to 2017. Worked as Visiting Professor in the University of Mayala Malaysia from 2012 to 2015. In addition, served Dhaka University in 1974–1975 session, Atlantic Richfield Oil Company (ARCO) from 1975 to 1977, and SAARC Disaster Management Centre, New Delhi India in the year 2009. He has more than 70 research publications in national and international peer reviewed journals such as Tectonophysics, Journal of Geodynamics, Natural Hazards, Environmental Hazards, Geoscience Frontiers, Geol Soc India, Acta Geologica Sinica, Environmental Geology, Applied Geochemistry, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Written more than 50 conference papers and good number of project reports. Recipients of Indian Government Post Graduate scholarship in 1972, ‘Best Paper Award’ from the Indian Geological Congress in 2013, ‘Dean’s Award’ from Dhaka University in 2016, IJRULA International Research Award 2020 of innovative researcher in 2019 for the excellence in “Why would sea level rise for global warming and polar ice melt?” and Writer’s Honor of University Grants Commission Bangladesh. Writer of three books, one monograph and one manual. Supervised PhD, MPhil and MS thesis. Professor Khan has performed extensive geological field work in the Zagros Orogenic Belt in Iraq, Alborz Orogenic Belt in North Iran, Himalayan Orogenic Belt in India–Nepal, Folded belt of Bangladesh, Sunda plate of Malaysia and Borneo. Conducted 20 research projects supported by UNDP, UNICEF, DPHE, UGC, SIDA, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Columbia University and Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh. His present research focuses on climate change, sea level change and geoenvironmental hazards in addition to geological oceanography.

Research Area:

Research Area (Specialization):   Applied Geophysics, Geodynamics & Tectonics

Research Interests:

Research Focus: Climate change, Sea level change, Environmental Hazards 

Teaching:

· Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh since 2018

· Dhaka University, Bangladesh 1995 – 2016 and 1974-1975.

· Rajshahi University, Bangladesh 1983 – 1994

· Sulaimania University, Iraq 1977 - 1982

· University of Malaya, Malaysia 2012 – 2015

Books Written:

Earthquake, Tsunami and Geology of Bangladesh

Introduction to Petroleum Geophysics

Sea Level Quandary.

Monography of faults and fault rupture in Bangladesh

Manual of General Geophysics

Book Edited:

Groundwater Arsenic Contamination in the Bengal Delta Plain of Bangladesh. Edts. Gunar Jacks, Prosun Bhattacharya, & Aftab Alam Khan, KTH special Publication, TRITA-AMI Report 3084, 117p., ISSN 1400 – 1306, ISBN: 91-7283-076-X, Copyright: 2001, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden.

 

Ancillary Knowledge:      

• Drilling variables, abnormal pressure control, flow dynamics and their relationship to drilling practice.
  Basic well-log interpretation. Schlumberger.
• Modern seismic methods and interpretation.
• Structural Geology.
• Logging techniques and interpretation. 

Professional Memberships:

Geological Society of Bangladesh (Life member)

Geological Society of India (member)

Indian Geological Congress (Life Member)

The Gondwana Geological Society (Life member)

National Oceanographic and Maritime Institute, Dhaka (Life Member)

Bangladesh Earthquake Society (Life Member)

Geological Society of Malaysia (Life Member)

Dhaka University Geology Alumni Association (Life Member)

  

Administration, Leadership and Management

Member, Technical Committee of Arsenic, Ministry of Local Government Rural

Development, Bangladesh, 1996 - 2000.

Member, Technical Advisory Group on Comprehensive Disaster Management Program

(CDMP), Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Bangladesh, 2000 – 2004.

Vice President, Bangladesh Earthquake Society, 2004 -2008.

Publications:

Thomson Reuters ISI Publications (15) and Non-ISI Publication (53)

  

List of important publications:

Khan, A. A., Reality of climate change and global warming vis-á-vis natural hazards and its impact in maritime development. J. Earth and Ocean Science. 

Khan, A. A., 2021. An overview of the opportunities and challenges in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta and the Bay of Bengal in reference to climate change impact. BMJ Special Issue ISSN 2519-5972. 43-58.

Khan, A. A., 2021. Geological Evolution and the Hydrocarbon Potentiality of the Bay of Bengal. BMJ Vol 5 Issue 1 ISSN 2519-5972, 127-140.

Khan, A. A., 2019. Georesource Potential and Geohazard Status of the Bay of Bengal vis-a-vis Sustainable Development of 'Blue Economy'. BMJ Vol 3 Issue 1 ISSN 2519-5972. 43-60

Khan, A. A., 2018. Geo-genetic relation of earthquake hazard and subsequent disaster vis-á-vis human and policy dimensions. Environmental Hazards, 17(4), 276-291. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A.A., 2018. Why would sea-level rise for global warming and polar ice-melt?, Geoscience Frontiers (2018), doi: 10.1016/j.gsf.2018.01.008. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A. A., Wan Hasiah, A., Meor Hakif, H., Khairinizam, I. 2017. Tectonics and sedimentation of SW Sarawak Basin, Malaysia, NW Borneo. J Geol Soc India 89(2): 197-208. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing).

Khan A. A and Mustaffa Kamal S., 2016. Review of the Bentong-Raub Suture vis-à-vis new insight of the tectonic evolution of Malay Peninsula, SE Asia. Acta Geologica Sinica, 90 (5): 1865-1886. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan A. A., 2016. Geophysical characterization and earthquake hazard vulnerability of Dhaka Mega City, Bangladesh, vis-a-vis impact of scenario earthquakes. Nat Hazards (2016) 82:1147–1166. DOI 10.1007/s11069-016-2237-9. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A. A., 2011. Seismogenic sources in the Bay of Bengal vis-à-vis potential for tsunami generation and its impact in the northern Bay of Bengal coast. Natural Hazards, v. 61(3) , 1127-1141 Springer.(Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Hoque, M.A., Khan, A.A., Shamudduha, M., Hossain, M.S., Islam, T., and Chowdhury, S.H., 2009. Near surface lithology and spatial variation of arsenic in the shallow groundwater: southeastern Bangladesh. Environmental Geology, 56: 1687–1695 Springer-Verlag. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Ahmed, K.M., Bhattacharya, P., Hasan, M.A., Akhter, S.H.,Alam, S.M.M., Bhuyian, M.A.H., Imam, M.B., Khan, A.A. and Sracek, O. 2004. Arsenic enrichment in groundwater of alluvial aquifers in Bangladesh: an overview. Applied Geochemistry,19, Elsevier, p.181-200. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A. A., S. Hoque, S. M. I. Huq, K. Q. Kibria, and M. A. Hoque. 2003. Evidence of Bacterial Activity in the release of arsenic - a case study from the Bengal delta of Bangladesh, Jour. Geol. Soc. India. Vol. 61, p.209-214. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Bhattacharya, P., Jacks, G., Ahmed, K. M., Routh, J. and Khan, A. A. 2002. Arsenic in Groundwater of the Bengal Delta Plain Aquifers in Bangladesh. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 2002 Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 69:538 -545. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A.A. and Chouhan, R.K.S. 1996. Crustal dynamics and the tectonic trends in the Bengal Basin. J. Geodynamics, v. 22, No. 3 / 4 , Elsevier Science Ltd, p. 267-286. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A.A. and Sattar, G.S. 1994. Subsurface flow of water and its structural control in the North Ganges Floodplain of Bangladesh. Journal Geological Society of India, vol.44, p. 435-441. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A.A. and Agarwal, B.N.P. 1993. The crustal structure of western Bangladesh from gravity data. Tectonophysics, 219, p. 341-353. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A.A. and Rahman, T., 1992. An analysis of the gravity field and tectonic evaluation of the northwestern part of Bangladesh. Tectonophysics, v. 206, p. 351-364. (Thomson Reuters ISI indexing)

Khan, A.A. 1991. Tectonics of the Bengal Basin. Journal of Himalayan Geology, v. 2 (1), p. 91-101.

Khan, A.A. 1984. Interpretation of a buried channel in the Bay of Bengal using seismic reflection and gravity data. Bang. Jour. Geol., v. 3, p. 35-42.

Khan, A. A. 2004. Geophysical survey for oil and gas exploration vis-à-vis biodiversity issues of the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. Proceedings National Conference on the Potential Impact of oil and gas Exploration in Block-5 on the Sundarbans Ecosystem. Procd. Centre for Integrated Studies on the Sundarbans, Khulna University, Bangladesh, p. 1-9.

Khan, A. A. 2006. Hydrocarbon prospect of Nila anticline, south-eastern fold-thrust belt, Bengal basin, Bangladesh Jour. Geol., v. 25, p. 158-160.

Khan, A. A., 2007. Geological overview of the Bengal Basin and its hydrocarbon prospect. Magazine Society of Petroleum Engineers Bangladesh Section, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p. 27-29.

Khan, A.A., Geological Risk Management. Nepal Geological Society Publication, 4th Nepal       Geological Congress, 2004, p. 115-122.

Khan, A. A. 2007. Prediction and Forecast of Earthquake and Tsunamigenic Earthquake in Space and Time vis-à-vis Myths and Reality, In: P. Sen and N.K. Das (edts.) Geochemical Precursors for Earthquakes, Macmillan India Publ., 202p.

Khan AA. Does an Anomalous Wave-form Signal can occur without Seismic Phase and Signifies Precursor of an Earthquake?. Austin J Earth Sci. 2014;1(1): 6.

Khan, A.A., 2016. Genesis and tectonic significance of Mount Kinabalu Earthquake, Sabah, Borneo. Geological Society of Malaysia.

Khan, A.A., Alam, S.M.M. and Akhter, S.H. 2001. Role of clay in preventing arsenic dispersion in the Ganges Delta of Bangladesh, In: K, Adachi and M. Fukue (Edts.), Clay Science for Engineering, A. A. Balkema Publ., The Netherlands, p.321-326.

Khan, A.A., Akhter, S.H. and Alam, S.M.M. 2000. Evidence of Holocene transgression, dolomitization and the source of arsenic in the Bengal Delta, In: A.M.O.Mohamed & K.I.Al Hosani (edts.) Geoengineering in Arid Lands, A.A.Balkema Publ., The Netherlands, p.351-355.

Khan, A.A. and Mahbub Alam, S.M. 2000. Oxidation-Reduction debate on arsenic in groundwater vis-à-vis option for safe water, In: M.Feroze Ahmed (Edt.), Bangladesh Environment 2000, BAPA Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon, p. 210-221.

Khan, A.A., Akhter, S.H., Ahmed, K.M. and Hasan, M.A. 2002. VES Signature in Soft Rock Groundwater Exploration vis-à-vis Geoenvironmental Implications, In: M.M.Sherif, V.P.Singh and M.Al-Rashed (Edts.) Groundwater Hydrology (Volume 2), Proceedings of the International Conference on Water Resources Management in Arid Regions (WRMiAR), A.A.Balkema Publishers, p. 179-193. 

Khan, A.A. and Hoque, M.A. 2002. Quaternary Paleo-geography and Geohazard Scenario of the Bengal Delta of Bangladesh. Oriental Geographer, Vol. 46, No.2, p.1-16.

Khan, A. A., M. A. Hoque, M. Ali and M. A. Hassan. 2003. Morpho-tectonic depression and early Holocene land-ocean interaction vis-à-vis trace metals adsorption in sediment and groundwater contamination - a case study from the Bengal delta, Bangladesh.  Journal de Physique IV, France, Vol.107, p.691-694.

Khan, A. A., 2019. Pollution and Environmental hazards vis-à-vis maritime crime and security in the context of climate change fantasy in the Bay of Bengal. The Business and Management Review, Volume 10 Number 5, p. 13-30.

Khan, A. A., 2013. Paleogeography of the Indian Peninsula vis-à-vis geodynamic and  petrotectonic significance of the Vindhyan basin with special reference to Neo-Meso Proterozoic. Journal Indian Geological Congress,Vol.5, No.1, p. 65-76

Khan, A. A., 2018. An appraisal of the tectonic evolution of SW Borneo constraints from petrotectonic assemblage and gravity anomaly. J. Geological Society of Malaysia, vol. 66, 47-56.

Khan, A. A., 2019 Georesource potential and geohazard status of the Bay of Bengal vis-à-vis sustainable development of ‘Blue Economy’. Bangladesh Maritime Journal, vol. 3(1), 43-60.