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About Md Riaz
About Md Riaz
Md Riaz Uddin is a forward-thinking early-career research professional and a dedicated Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Auburn University, Alabama. His academic journey includes a BSc and MSc in Geology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a second Master’s in Geology from Auburn University. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctoral program in Earth System Science at the Department of Geosciences here. Apart from his excellent academic pursuits, he proactively participates in leadership, community service, and outreach activities. He always enjoys mentoring incoming undergraduate and graduate students, helping them address their relevant queries in person and virtually.
With seven years of professional experience, he has contributed to several national and international research projects funded by organizations such as CEGIS (Bangladesh), UGC (Bangladesh), Pure Earth (USA), and Geoscience Advisory Board of Auburn University, the Geological Society of America (GSA), and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Md Riaz aims to earn his interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Earth System Science and envisions a career in academia. His academic training and passion for his research are evident in his proactive approach to collaborating with professional institutions, which adds value to the field of geosciences. His openness to discussing potential research projects with the relevant research community makes him an approachable and eager professional.
Md Riaz is enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with relevant organizations and welcomes any queries via email. He is particularly eager to learn from unique perspectives and research expertise. For more information or to discuss research opportunities, please contact him at mzu0011@auburn.edu.
Research Interest and Objectives
His research interests primarily focus on Hydroclimate Variability, Sediment Mineralogy, Groundwater Geochemistry, Coastal Salinity Intrusion, Water Quality Monitoring, Geospatial Data Analytics, GIS Modeling, Paleoclimate Proxies, Sediment Lithofacies Analysis, Environmental Risk Assessments, and Sustainability.
By integrating Earth observational datasets and Earth system models, he has been working extensively on core, washed-drilling, and exposed-sediment samples collected from the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna deltaic system of the Bengal Basin. He has been using sediment mineralogy, grain-size morphology, and Sr-isotope geochemistry as proxy data tools for provenance and paleoclimate studies of the Bengal basin and the Himalayan orogeny to understand climate variability and its impacts on water resources. He is dedicated to developing skills in designing and implementing real-world applications and to gaining hands-on experience with widely used GIS software such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GeoDA, and ENVI. His strong interest in applying machine learning using Python, R, and Google Earth Engine further demonstrates his research commitment to earth and environmental geosciences.
Scientific and Societal Significance of Research
He is developing sustainable strategies to assess aquifer sediment contamination from hazardous pollutants such as arsenic, lead, and salinity intrusions. In addition, he studies the impacts of hydroclimatic vulnerabilities on water resources and integrates earth observation data to support informed decision-making and adaptation strategies. As a GIS professional, he assists with bridge technology, geosciences, and geospatial data analysis to inform decision-making across diverse fields of earth and environmental sciences. His dynamic research plays a vital role in maintaining water security, protecting the environment, and promoting the well-being of the nation. Therefore, his research expertise will be an essential asset for addressing current and future geoenvironmental challenges, especially in the coastal regions of the United States and Bangladesh.
Contact Information
Auburn University
Department of Geosciences
Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum (BEMC)
650 Biggio Dr, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
Office: BEMC 2082
Email: mzu0011@auburn.edu
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