Associate Professor
Full Time Faculty

Dr. Shama E. Haque

Ph.D. Environmental Science and Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA
B.S. Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA

Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext: 6232
Email: shama.haque@northsouth.edu
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Curriculum Vitae :
About

Dr. Shama E. Haque is an environmental scientist and engineer with over twenty years of research and professional geochemistry experience. She earned her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, working under the supervision of Dr. Karen H. Johannesson. She completed her postdoctoral study of groundwater evolution in natural and contaminated aquifers at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Haque was appointed to the faculty of North South University in 2016, where she currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. In addition, Dr. Haque serves as an associate editor for the journal of Groundwater for Sustainable Development (Elsevier).

Dr. Haque has worked on natural surface and groundwater systems as well as on systems that have been impacted by mining industry in Canada. She has extensive experience in investigating and evaluating the fate and transport of contaminants in sediments, surface water and groundwater resources. Her expertise also includes studying the geochemical evolution of arsenic along flow paths in several well characterized aquifers in the U.S., and developing conceptual model of arsenic mobility and speciation along flow paths based on field and laboratory studies. Dr. Haque's current research centers on evaluating and understanding construction and demolition waste management in Dhaka, household waste management, industrial wastewater management, bioremediation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and urban impacts on surface-water and ground-water quality.

Selected Publications

Published Papers

  1. Nazmun, N., Haque, M.S., Haque, S.E. (2024) Groundwater Conservation, and Recycling and Reuse of Textile Wastewater in a Denim Industry of Bangladesh. Water Resources Industry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wri.2024.100249
  2. Haque, S.E., Nahar, N., Haque, M.S. (2024). A study on the waste generation rates and recycling potential for the construction and demolition waste in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Environmental Monitoringand Assessment, 196, 183. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12329-3 
  3. Haque, S.E., Nahar, N., Chowdhury, N.N., Sayanno, T.K., Haque, M.S. (2024). Geomorphological changes of river Surma due to climate change. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-023-00275-8
  4. Haque, S.E. (2023). The Effects of Climate Variability on Florida’s Major Water Resources. Sustainability, 15, 11364. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151411364
  5. Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2023). Bangladesh: Climate Change Issues, Mitigation and Adaptation in the Water Sector, ACS ES&T Water. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.2c00450
  6. Haque, S.E., Shahriar, M.M., Nahar, N., Haque, M.S. (2022). Impact of Brick Kiln Emissions on Soil Quality: A Case Study of Ashulia Brick Kiln Cluster, Bangladesh. Environmental Challenges, 2022-10. DOI: 10.1016/j.envc.2022.10064
  7. Gazi-Khan, L., Haque, S.E. (2022). A review of the current status of water quality and eutrophication in Dhaka’s water bodies. International Journal of Students’ Research in Technology & Management, 10, 2, 01-09. https://doi.org/10.18510/ijsrtm.2022.1021
  8. Haque, S.E. (2021). How effective are existing phosphorus management strategies in mitigating surface water quality problems in the U.S.? Sustainability, 13, 6565. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126565
  9. Haque S.E., Nahar, N., Chowdhury, S., Sakib, A.S., Saif, S., Hasan, S., Gomes, A.S., Nezum, S.T. (2020). Impacts of the Partial Relocation of Hazaribagh tanneries on the Environment and Human Health: Focus on Children and Vulnerable Population. International Journal of Students’ Research in Technology & Management. https://doi.org/10.18510/ijsrtm.2020.841
  10. Holden, A.A., Haque, E., Mayer, K.U., Ulrich, A.C. (2013). Biogeochemical processes controlling the mobility of major ions and trace metals in aquitard sediments beneath an oil sand tailing pond: Laboratory studies and reactive transport modeling. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology. DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2013.04.006
  11. Willis, , Haque, S., Johannesson, K. (2011). Arsenic and antimony in groundwater flow systems: A comparative study. Aquatic Geochemistry. DOI: 10.1007/s10498-011-9131-6.
  12. Holden, A., Tompkins, T., Haque, S., Perez, L., Sutherland, H., Bowron, M., Biggar, K., Donahue, R., Mendoza, C., Martin, J., Mayer, K.U., Baker, J., Sego, D., Ulrich A. (2010). Fate and transport of process-affected water in out-of-pit talings ponds in the oil sands industry in Canada. Geotechnical News, 29(1): 53-57.
  13. Haque, , Tang, J., Johannesson, K. (2008). Evaluating mobilization and transport of arsenic in sediments and groundwaters of Aquia aquifer, Maryland, USA. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 99: 68-84. DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2008.03.003
  14. Haque,, Tang, J., Bounds, W., Burdige, D., Johannesson, K. (2007). Geochemistry of the Great Dismal Swamp, Virginia, USA: Possible Organic Matter Controls. Aquatic Geochemistry, 13: 289-308. DOI:10.1007/s10498-007-9021-0
  15. Basu, R., Haque, , Tang, J., Ji, J., Johannesson, K. (2007). Evolution of selenium concentrations and speciation in groundwater flow systems: Upper Floridan (Florida) and Carrizo Sand (Texas) aquifers. Chemical Geology, 246: 147-169. DOI:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2007.09.010
  16. Haque,, Johannesson, K. (2006). Arsenic concentrations and speciation along a groundwater flow path: The Carrizo Sand aquifer, Texas, USA. Chemical Geology, 228: 57-71. DOI:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2005.11.019
  17. Haque,, Johannesson, K. (2006). Concentrations and speciation of arsenic along a groundwater flow-path in the Upper Floridan aquifer, Florida, USA. Environmental Geology, 50: 219-228. DOI:10.1007/s10498-011-9131-6

 

Book Chapters

  1. Haque, S.E., Rafi, T.R. (2024). Is Biomass Energy a Boon or Bane for Society: A Comprehensive Analysis. In: Srivastav, A.L., Bhardwaj, A.K., Kumar, M. (eds) Valorization of Biomass Wastes for Environmental Sustainability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52485-1_1
  2. Haque, S.E., Gazi-khan, L., Rashid, H. (2023). Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies, the Environment, and Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of the Literature in Role of GreenChemistry in Ecosystem Restoration to Achieve Environmental Elsevier, UK. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15291-7.00006-7
  3. Haque, S.E. (2023). Historical Perspectives on Climate Change and its Negative Impacts on the Nature. Visualization Techniques for Climate Change with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Elsevier, UK. https://www.elsevier.com/books/visualization-techniques-for-climate-change-with-machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence/srivastav/978-0-323-99714-0
  4. Haque, S.E. (2022). Urban Water Pollution by Heavy Metals, Microplastics and Organic Contaminants in Urban Water Crisis and Management Strategies for Sustainable Development. Elsevier, UK. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91838-1.00001-4
  5. Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2021). The Partial Relocation of Hazaribagh Leather Processing Industries – A Critical Overview of Recent Environmental and Public Health Concerns. Disaster, Environment and Health. Published by the Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerable Studies, University of Dhaka.
  6. Haque, S.E. (2020). Hydrogeochemical Characterization of Groundwater Quality in the States of Texas and Florida in Global Groundwater: Source, Scarcity, Sustainability, Security, and Solutions. Elsevier, USA. DOI:1016/B978-0-12-818172-0.00021-9
  7. Haque, S.E. (2020). Groundwater Quality in the Megacity Dhaka, Bangladesh: Assessment and Environmental Impact in Groundwater Quality: Assessment and Environmental Impact. Nova Science Publishing, New York. https://novapublishers.com/shop/groundwater-quality-assessment-and-environmental-impact/
  8. Haque, S.E. (2018). An Overview of Groundwater in Bangladesh, in: Mukherjee, A. (Ed.), Groundwater of South Asia. Springer Publishing Company, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3889-1_13

 

Short Paper, Proceedings of International Conference, Encyclopedia Entries

  1. Haque, S.E. (2023) Climate-Change Impact on Florida’s Water Resources. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/47695
  2. Gazi-Khan, L., Haque, M.S., Nahar, N., Haque, S.E. (2022). Wastewater Recycling of a Bangladeshi Denim Factory: A Case Study. Paper ID: 001 WasteSafe, 8thInternational Conference on Integrated Solid Waste & Faecal Sludge Management. Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh; Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany; University of Padova, Italy; International Waste Working Group.
  3. Nayeem, S.U., Rashid, H., Habib, M.S., Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2022). Identification of construction and demolition waste generation rates and recycling and reuse potential: A case of Dhaka City. Paper ID: 1279, International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering 2022. 
  4. Haque, S.E., Shahriar, M.M., Nahar, N., Sakib, A.S., Saif, A., Gomes, A.S., Hasan, A.S., Nezum, S.T., Mahmud, M.H., Ray, T.K., Rashid, H. (2022). Impact of Ashulia brick kilns’ emissions on heavy metals concentrations (cadmium, chromium and nickle) in the neighboring soil environment. Proceedings of International Conference on Research & Innovation in Civil Engineering. Paper ID 82. South University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  5. Holden, A.A., Haque, S.E., Donahue R.B., Ulrich, A.C., (2010). Leaching of trace elements from a clay till aquitard by seepage from an oil sands tailings facility. Proceedings of the 7th International Groundwater Quality Conference. Switzerland. pp. 330-333.

 

Presentations and Abstracts

  1. Gazi-Khan, L., Haque, M.S., Nahar, N., Haque, S.E.(2023). Wastewater Recycling of a Bangladeshi Denim Factory: A Case Study. 8th International Conference on Integrated Solid Waste & Faecal Sludge Management, to be held on next 25 to 26 February 2023 organized by Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh; Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany; University of Padova, Italy; International Waste Working Group.
  2. Chowdhury, N.N., Sayanno, T.K., Das, A.R., Ahmed, T., Saad, H.M., Haque, S.E.,Nahar, N. (2023). Climate Change Induced Flood Disasters in Sunamganj. 16th UIU-International Conference on Sustainable Development, Bangladesh.
  3. Chowdhury, N.N., Sayanno, T.K., Das, A.R., Saad, H.M., Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2023). Possible Impacts of Climate Change-Induced Flash Flood on Sunamganj. UBC WEST Conference: Tapping into Water Sustainability. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  4. Chowdhury, N.N., Sayanno, T.K., Das, A.R., Saad, H.M., Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2023). A sustainable solution to mitigate climate change induced flash flood disasters in Sunamganj, Bangladesh. 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM). 14 - 16 October, 2023. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh.
  5. Rafiq, M.S., Mahmod, A., Mim, F.A., Zayan, M.M. Ahmad, M.F., Nahar, N., Haque, S.E.(2023). Assessment of Different Rainwater Management Approaches for a Textile Industry Located in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. 16th UIU-International Conference on Sustainable Development, Bangladesh.
  6. Habib, T., Rashid, H., Haque, S.E., Nahar, N., Haque, M.S. (2023). Ecological Footprint of the Textile Sector of Bangladesh. 16thUIU-International Conference on Sustainable Development, Bangladesh.
  7. Gazi-Khan, L., As-salek, M.Z.A., Wriddhi, S.S.,Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2023).  "Household Waste Separation and Public Attitude: A Case Study of Dhaka City. 9th Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium (AURS9).  The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Singapore.     
  8. Rashid, H., Gazi-Khan, L., Rafi, T.R., Razin, M.M., Nahar, N, Haque, S.E.(2023). Challenges of Water Security and Sanitation in the Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh: A Literature Based Study. 2023 WEST Conference “Tapping into Water Sustainability”. 1416 June 2023, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  9. Nayeem, S.U., Rashid, H., Habib, T., Haque, M.S., Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2022). Identification of construction and demolition waste generation rates and recycling and reuse potential: A case of Dhaka City. 6th International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering 2022 (ICACE 2022), 21-23 December 2022, CUET, Chittagong.
  10. Habib, T., Rashid, H., Nayeem, S.U., Haque, S.E.,Nahar, N. (2022). The Linkage between Improper Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Surface Water Pollution: A Case Study of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. 2022 WEST Conference: Resiliency in Every Drop. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  11. Rafiq, M.S., Mahmood, A., Zayan, M.M., Mim, F.A., Ahmad, F., Nahar, N., Haque, S.E.(2022). Assessment of Different Rainwater Management Approaches for a Textile Industry Located in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. 2022 WEST Conference: Resiliency in Every Drop. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  12. Rashid, H., Gazi-Khan, L., Haque, S.E.(2022). Impact of land use and urbanization activities on freshwater eutrophication: a case study of megacity Dhaka. The Regional Conference in Civil Engineering & Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institution 2021. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. 
  13. Haque, S.E., Shahriar, M.M., Nahar, N., Sakib, A.S., Saif, A., Gomes, A.S., Hasan, S., Nezum, S.T., Mahmud, M.H., Ray, T.K., Rashid, H. (2022). Impact of Ashulia brick kiln’s emissions on heavy metal concentrations (cadmium, chromium and nickel) in the neighboring soil environment. ICRICE Conference Proceedings, Southern University Bangladesh, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  14. Gomes, A.L., Saif, A., Hasan, S., Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. (2021). Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Waste Management: A Case Study of Dhaka City in Bangladesh. The 6th Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium, The International Academic Forum, Tokyo, Japan.
  15. Haque, S.E., Nahar, N. Chowdhury, S., Sakib A.S., Saif, A., Hasan, S. Gomes, A.S., Nezum, S.T. (2021). Evaluation of the effect of partial relocation of Hazaribagh leather industry: focus on the surrounding environment and public health. ICWFM-2021Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  16. Haque, S.E., Nahar, N., Gomes A.S., Hasan S., Saif, A., Sakib, A.S., Nezum, S.T. (2019). The Impacts of Partial Relocation of Hazaribagh Leather Processing Industries on the Environment and Human Health: Focus on Children and Vulnerable Population. 2019 International Symposium on Environment, Disaster and Health, ‘Health at Risk in the World of Degraded Environment and Disaster.’ The Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  17. Nahar, N., Haque, S.E., Hossain, M.O., Aktar, F. (2019). Assessment of Water Supply and Sanitation Condition of Uttara Lake Slum of Dhaka City. 2019 International Symposium on Environment, Disaster and Health, ‘Health at Risk in the World of Degraded Environment and Disaster.’ The Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  18. Aktar, S. E. Haque. (2018). Impact of Urbanization on Water Quality of Uttara Lake, Dhaka, 3rd Student Conference on Science and Engineering, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  19. Kone, M., Haque, S., Dlusskaya, E., Ulrich, A.C., Mayer, K.U. (2011). “Geochemical Processes Mediating the Distribution and Mobilization of Major Ions and Trace Metals in the Wood Creek Sand Channel: A Laboratory Column Study”. Proceedings of the Geohydro 2011 Conference, pp. 2244-2250 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, August 28-31.
  20. Haque, S., Holden, A., Tompkins, T., Mayer, A.C., Ulrich, K., Barker, J. (2010). Biogeochemical impacts of oil sands process water on aquifer and aquitard materials, Goldschmidt Conference, USA.
  21. Haque, , Tompkins, T., Holden, A., Mayer, K.U., Ulrich, A., Barker, J. 2010. Evaluation of trace element mobility in a sandy aquifer of the Athabasca oil sands, Alberta, GeoCanada Conference Abstracts, Canada.
  22. Haque, , Tompkins, T., Holden, A., Mayer, K.U., Ulrich, A., Barker, J. 2009. Distribution of metals and metalloids in aquifers impacted by the ingress of process-affected water from oil sands tailings. Geological Society of America (GSA), 41: 327, USA.
  23. Hund, S., Haque, S., Jones, K, Ulrich, K.U. 2009. Gas generation in sand columns contaminated with small volume releases of ethanol. GSA, 41: 653, USA.
  24. Tompkins, T., Barker, J., Holden, S., Ulrich, A., Martin, J., Perez, A., Haque, S., Mayer, K.U., Vincent-Lambert, W. 2009. Natural gradient tracer tests to investigate the fate and migration of oil sands process-affected water in a sand aquifer. Gussow Geoscience Conference, Canada.
  25. Mayer, K.U., Haque, S., Hund, S., Jones, K. 2009. Examination of influences of gas generation and transport on LNAPL site evolution - implications for natural attenuation and groundwater remediation. University Consortium for Field-Focused Groundwater Contamination Research, Annual Meeting, Canada.
  26. Haque, Johannesson, K. 2006. Speciation and distribution of arsenic in the Aquia aquifer, Maryland. GSA, 38: 321, USA.
  27. Haque, Johannesson, K. 2005. Speciation and distribution of arsenic along a groundwater flow path in the Upper Floridan aquifer, Florida, USA. GSA, 37: 171, USA.
  28. Johannesson, K., Haque, 2005. Impact of dissolved organic matter on inorganic arsenic speciation: evidence from a blackwater swamp, GSA, 37: 248, USA.
  29. Haque, Johannesson, K. 2004. Concentrations and speciation of arsenic along a groundwater flow path in the Carrizo Sand aquifer, Texas, USA. GSA, 36: 28, USA.
  30. Haque, , M. Smith, Tang, J., Johannesson, K. 2003. Arsenic concentrations and speciation along groundwater flow paths: the Carrizo Sand and Floridan aquifers, Texas and Florida, USA. GSA, 35: 48, USA.
  31. Smith, M., Haque, S., Tang, J., Johannesson, K. 2003. Chromium along groundwater flow paths: the Carrizo Sand and Floridan aquifers, Texas and Florida, USA. GSA, 35: 564, USA.

 

Awards & Honors
  • 2009-2010 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of British Columbia 
  • 2007 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Saskatchewan
  • 2007 University Scholar, The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
  • 2007 College of Science Academic Excellence Award, UTA
  • 2006 Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, UTA
  • 2006 University Scholar, UTA
  • 2005-2007 STEM Doctoral Research Assistant Fellowship, UTA
  • 2005 Research Award for Excellence in Research, UTA
  • 2005 Teaching Assistant Award for Excellence in Laboratory Instruction, UTA
  • 2005 Dean’s Excellence Scholarship Award, UTA
  • 2004-2007 Rudolf Hermanns Graduate Fellowship, UTA
  • 2003-2007 Phi Beta Delta, International Scholar Honor Society, USA
  • 2002-2004 Graduate Deans Scholarship, UTA
  • 1997 Selected for Commonwealth Scholarship, UK
  • 1994 National Honor List, USA
  • 1993-present Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society, USA
  • 1992-1993 Dean’s Honor List, University of Texas at Austin
Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. Environmental Science and Engineering, 2007
The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, USA

B.S.  Civil Engineering, 1995
The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA

Academic Experience

Lecturer, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Douglas College, BC, Canada (2011-2012)

Lecturer, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada (2011-2011)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada (2009-2010)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, SK, Canada (2007)

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, The University of Texas of Arlington, TX, USA (2003-2007)

Corporate Experience

Environmental Scientist/Geochemist in Training, Amec Earth and Environmental Limited, SK, Canada (2008)

Assistant Civil Engineer, Bangladesh Consultants Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh (1996-2000)

Student Intern, Bangladesh Consultants Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Summer 1995)

Courses

1)      CEE 209 Environmental Chemistry

2)      CEE 499 Engineering Project (Capstone Design)

3)      CEE 470 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Engineering

4)      CEE 492 Undergraduate Thesis

5)      CHE 120 Inorganic Chemistry

6)      ENV 107 Environmental Sciences

 

Membership & Professional Activities

MEMBERSHIP IN EDITORIAL BOARD:
Editor, Groundwater for Sustainable Development (Elsevier)

PEER REVIEWER FOR:

  • Chemical Geology
  • Applied Geochemistry
  • Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
  • Springer Publishing Company
  • Journal of Environmental Management
  • International Journal of Soil, Sediment and Water: Documenting the Cutting Edge of Environmental Stewardship


PAST MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY:

  • Geological Association of Canada
  • Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
  • Geological Society of America
  • Society of Women Engineers
Research Interests

Research Themes

Primarily focused on low temperature aqueous geochemistry and microbial geochemistry, with emphasis on trace element speciation and cycling of trace elements in the environment. Recent research work focuses on construction and demolition waste recycling, industrial wastewater reuse and recycling potential and brick kilns’ emission on the surrounding area’s soil quality. Research work is based on both field and laboratory studies.

Funded Research Projects

  1. 2023-2024: Haque, S.E. (PI), Nazmun, N. (Co-PI), Riffat, R. (Co-PI). Evaluating the Present Condition of Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters and Their Limitations in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, for Improving Community Resilience. Fund: 5,00, 000 BDT
  2. 2023-2024: Nazmun, N. (PI), Haque, S.E. (Co-PI). Investigating the household waste management chain from source (generation) to end (disposal): Case Study Dhaka City. Fund: 5,00, 000 BDT
  3. 2022-2023: Haque, S.E. (PI), Nazmun, N. (Co-PI). Recycling potential of Construction and Demolition Waste: Challenges and Opportunities in Greater Dhaka area. Fund: 5,00, 000 BDT
  4. 2021-2022: Haque, S.E. (PI), Nazmun, N. (Co-PI). Recycling Potential of Construction and Demolition Waste: Challenges and Opportunities in Dhaka City. Fund: 4,00,000 BDT
  5. 2021-2022: Nazmun, N. (PI), Haque, S.E. (Co-PI). Water Management in Textile Industries of Bangladesh: Reuse and Recycle. Fund: 5,00,000 BDT
  6. 2019-2021: Haque, S.E. (PI), Minhaz M. Shahriar (Co-PI), Nazmun, N. (Co-PI). Brick Kilns’ Emission on the Neighbouring Environment’s Soil Quality. Funding agency: North South University; Fund: 5,00,000 BDT
  7. 2018-2019 Project: Haque, S.E. (PI), Nazmun, N. (Co-PI), Chowdhury, S. (Co-PI). The Impacts of Partial Relocation of Hazaribagh Leather Processing Industries on the Environment and Human Health: Focus on Children and Vulnerable Population. Funding agency: North South University; Fund: 3,50,000 BDT

Recent Research Projects

  1. Municipal waste management
  2. Construction and demolition waste management
  3. Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on waste management
  4. Climate change impact on Bangladesh’s environment
  5. Coastal climate-resilient infrastructure
  6. Climate change adaptation strategies and impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
  7. Historical perspectives on climate change and its influences on nature
  8. Urban water pollution by heavy metals, microplastics and organic contaminants
  9. Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater quality in the US States of Texas and Florida
  10. Groundwater quality in the megacity Dhaka
  11. Sustainable solid waste management
  12. Organic waste compositing
  13. Ecological footprint of the textile sector
  14. Assessment of different rainwater management techniques
  15. Impact of land use and urbanization activities on eutrophication
  16. Impact of urbanization on water quality of surface water bodies