IWM

PROFILE DESCRIPTIONS

Academic Chronology

Asif Iqbal Arpon completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Gazipur, in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Professional Track Record

Asif Iqbal Arpon started his professional career in 2024 as a Junior Engineer in the Survey & Data Division of the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM). His responsibilities include survey team management, field coordination, and preparation of survey layouts, maps, cross-sections, long profiles, and water level hydrographs. He is experienced in processing and analyzing bathymetric and topographic survey data using Total Station, Level Machine, RTK GPS, ADCP, and single-beam echo sounder with software such as Hydropro, HYPACK, ArcGIS, Excel, WinRiver II, and AutoCAD. He has strong expertise in grid and contour generation, feature mapping, earthwork and dredge volume computation, discharge analysis, and tidal and non-tidal water level assessment. Besides, he is experienced in the assessment of dredging requirements, dredging monitoring, dredge volume calculation, and preparation of comprehensive survey and technical reports, ensuring data quality through regular field supervision and accuracy verification.

Training

Asif Iqbal Arpon has received specialized training on Hydrographic & Topographic Survey and Processing at Institute of Water Modelling (IWM).

Publication in Journal

1.  Hasan, S. M., Arpon, A. I., et al. (2023). Mapping the optimization of groundwater abstraction research: A bibliometric review in the context of South Asian region. Heliyon, 9(6). Elsevier
2. Arnob, M. S. H., Arham, M. A., Islam, R., Nawar, N., Hasan, S. M., Saif, N. B., Arpon, A. I., Mamun, M. A. A. (2023). Scientific mapping of the research in microbial and chemical contamination of potable water in Bangladesh: A review of literature. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(31), 76421–76436. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

Publication in Conference

1. Saif, N. B., Arpon, A. I., Hasan, S. M. (2023). Comparative study on reinforced concrete buildings in different seismic zones of Bangladesh based on different soil types. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2022), AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2713(1), 020015. AIP Publishing LLC.
2. Saif, N. B., Hasan, S. M., Arpon, A. I. (2023). Comparative study on seismic performance of reinforced concrete buildings of different plan irregularities. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2022), AIP Conference Proceedings, 2713(1), 020016. AIP Publishing LLC.

Major Project Assignment

1. Pre-work and Post-work Measurement of Ponds and Canals under Extended Community Climate Change Project-Drought (ECCCP-Drought). Client: Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)
2. Consultancy Services for Supervision and Monitoring the Capital & Maintenance of Dredging, Morphological, Detailed Design and Assessment of Effectiveness of Dredging for Restoration of Dry Season Flow, Erosion Management and Navigation Improvement of Bangshi River. Client: Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)
3. Exploration of Conjunctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater Resources through Mathematical Modelling for Barind Region of Bangladesh. Client: Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA)
4. Hydrological Survey and Mathematical Modeling Study for construction of the Proposed Kalurghat Rail Bridge over the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram. Client: Roads and Highways Department (RHD)
5. Feasibility Study for improvement of drainage congestion in the Bhabodah Area in Jashore District and development of sediment management plan for the Sibsa and Pussur River basins of South-West region of Bangladesh. Client: Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)
6. Survey for Comprehensive Study for Livelihood Improvements through Integrated Management of Land and Water Resources in Arial Beel Area. Client: Bangladesh Haor & Wetlands Development Board.
7. Survey for Feasibility Study for Rehabilitation Project of Muhuri Kahua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project in Feni District. Client: Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)
8. Survey Feasibility Study on Integrated Development of Goranchatbari Retention Pond in Dhaka City. Client: Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)