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Academic Chronology

Md. Siam Hossain completed his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geology from the University of Dhaka in 2022 and subsequently completed his Master of Science (MS) in Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management from the same institution in 2023.

Professional Track Record

Md. Siam Hossain is a hydrogeologist and geoscientist with a strong academic foundation and growing professional experience in groundwater resources, geophysical investigations, and water quality assessment. His M.S. thesis focused on the Spatiotemporal Analysis of Historical Groundwater Level and Well Attribute Data for Sustainable Management of the Dupi Tila Aquifers in Dhaka City, supervised by Prof. Dr. Kazi Matin Uddin Ahmed (University of Dhaka) and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shamsudduha (University College London, UK).

He completed a 3-month internship at the Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), gaining hands-on experience in Geology, Geophysics, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, Mineral Exploration, and Development Geology. He has also served as a Field Consultant in Hydrogeology under a UNICEF-supported project titled “Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Private Sector (IoC Drillers) for Arsenic-safe Drilling and Establishing a National Groundwater Monitoring System for Informed Decision-making.” In this role, he contributed to building institutional capacities for safer groundwater drilling practices and supporting informed water management decision-making at the national level.

His technical skill set includes proficiency in GIS and Remote Sensing (ArcGIS, QGIS, RockWorks17, Erdas Imagine), R programming, electrical resistivity surveys (VES and ERT), aquifer characterization through pump and slug tests, hydrochemical analysis, well installation and monitoring, and groundwater quality testing.

Training / Membership / Workshop / Seminar / Achievement

Achievements:

• Recipient of the L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant Program (2021), awarded by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).
• Recipient of the Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation Scholarship (2022), awarded by the Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation, Japan.
• Awarded the Government Scholarship (General, 2022–23) from the University of Dhaka, based on academic merit.
• Recipient of the Dean’s Award (2025), University of Dhaka.

Membership / Affiliation:

• Member – AAPG, Dhaka University Student Chapter (April 2019 - March 2024)
• Member – University of Dhaka Geophysical Society (April 2019 - April 2022)
• Member – SPE, Dhaka University Student Chapter (April 2019 - January 2024)
• Member – EAGE, Dhaka University Student Chapter (August 2023 – June 2024)
• Membership Chairperson, UDGS (SEG) Executive Committee (2021–2022)

Training Received:

• 3-month Internship at the Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB), covering Geology, Geophysics, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, Mineral Exploration, and other sectors of GSB operations.

Workshop / Conference / Seminar:

• Participant, Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones Act, 1974.

Major Project Assignment

• Assessment of water resources availability and lowest safe yield of aquifer in 10 districts of the North-Central Hydrological Regions of Bangladesh for effective implementation of Bangladesh Water Act, 2013 (Hydrological investigation & modelling of the state of surface and groundwater resources Component).
• Hydro Geological Survey & Studies for Preparation of Comprehensive Development Plan for Twelve Upazilas.
• Hydro Geological Survey & Studies for Development Plan for Sitakunda Upazila, Chattogram District and Sonagazi Upazila, Feni District: Risk Sensitive Landuse Plan.
• Geological and Hydrogeological Study for “Preparation of Strategic Plan for Barishal Metropolitan Area”

Major Field Experience

• Geological Mapping & Structural Analysis: Conducted geological mapping based on stratigraphy, structure, sedimentology, and facies analysis of the eastern fold belt of the Bengal Basin, including the Sitakund, Sitapahar, and Inani anticlines, and Khagrachari.
• Structural Geology & Sedimentology: Conducted geological field studies focusing on structural geology and sedimentology in Sylhet and Rangamati.
• Petrophysical Analysis: Determined sediment source and depositional environment at the Jaflong and Inani structures.
• Geophysical Survey: Cox’s Bazar Coastal Belt: Conducted Electrical Resistivity Surveys (VES and ERT) to evaluate groundwater quality in aquifers in the coastal region near Kolatoli and Himchari.
• Geophysical Survey: Barapukuria: Conducted Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) surveys around Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited (BCMCL), in collaboration with a professor, for geophysical research.
• Exploration Field Exposure: Visited gas drilling fields, condensate processing plants, and production plants for exploration exposure.
• GSB Internship: Field and laboratory exposure across Geology, Geophysics, Economic Geology, Geochemistry, Mineral Exploration, and Development Geology sectors at the Geological Survey of Bangladesh.