IWM

Academic Chronology

Md. Arifur Rahman did his graduation in Civil Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology in 2017.

Professional Track Record

I have been working as a professional in the field of Water Resources Engineering for more than seven years at the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM). I began my career on 22 January 2019 as a Junior Engineer in the Survey and Data Division, where I gained extensive experience in planning, coordinating and managing a wide range of engineering surveys, including topographic and bathymetric surveys, water level monitoring, and other hydrological data collection activities. Since July 2019, I have been serving in the Coast, Port and Inland Waterways Management (CPI) Division, contributing to numerous high-profile national projects. My responsibilities include conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, implementing and monitoring engineering investigations and providing technical assessments related to flood management, river engineering, coastal engineering, navigation improvement, tidal river management, flood inundation mapping, climate change impact assessment. I possess practical experience in both one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic and hydrodynamic modelling using MIKE software. My professional expertise encompasses hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling, polder water management, river morphology, coastal processes, and climate change projections. In addition, I am proficient in a range of engineering and geospatial software applications, including ArcGIS, AutoCAD and other specialized tools used in water resources planning, analysis and management.

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

Training:

Md. Arifur Rahman has participated in different training programs organized by IWM. Those training programs include,

• Basic Training on Surveying and Survey Equipment
• Basic Training on Polder Water Management
• Basic Training on Salinity Modelling
• Basic Training on Delft3D
• Basic Training on Storm Surge Modelling
• Basic Training on ESIA

Publication:

• Saha, D., Khan, M.S., Rahman, M.A., Ahmed, R., Nahiduzzaman, S. and Islam, M.S. (2023), “Assessment of Drainage Performance of Selected Polders in Times of Climate Change Using Mathematical Modelling”, International Perspective on Water Resources and the Environment (IPWE), Dhaka, Bangladesh and Reston, VA, USA. January 4-6, 2023.

Major Project Assignment

• Reviewing and Updating the Feasibility Study for Construction of Walkway, Eco-park and Other Allied Infrastructure on the Foreshore Land of the Rivers Buriganga, Turag, Balu and Sitalakhya (Phase III)
• Detailed Feasibility Study for Integrated Development of Selected Stable Chars in the Meghna Estuary for Implementation under CDSP V and Erosion Management Plan at Boyer Char, Char Nangulia and Noler Char under the Char Development and Settlement Project-Bridging (Additional Financing) (BWDB Part)
• Feasibility Study of Emergency Flood Response Project in the Flood/Disaster-Affected Districts of Bangladesh
• Feasibility Study of Improvement of Connectivity and Community Infrastructure Development in the Selected Polders of the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh
• Consultancy Services for the Mongla-Ghasiakhali Canal Upgrading Project: Conceptual Study, Bangladesh
• Determination of Standard High Water Level (SHWL), Standard Low Water Level (SLWL) and Reclassification of Inland Waterways in Bangladesh
• Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Proposed Cross Dam for Land Reclamation Adjacent to Bhola Island near Tazumuddin Upazila
• Long-Term Monitoring, Research and Analysis of the Bangladesh Coastal Zone (Sustainable Polders Adapted to Coastal Dynamics)
• Implementation Support Services for Various Ongoing Projects of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (Task Force)