My research path began during my geology studies at the University of Dhaka, where fieldwork first showed me how much the landscape can reveal about Earth’s history. Mapping anticlines, describing stratigraphy, and working in structurally complex areas like Sitapahar helped me build a strong foundation in field observation and geological interpretation. Those early projects sparked my interest in how subsurface processes influence the world we see at the surface.
As I progressed, I became more involved in applied geoscience, especially where geology intersects with community needs. I worked on a groundwater project in Cox’s Bazar supported by UNICEF, where our team monitored wells, collected hydrochemical data, and calibrated groundwater flow models in ModelMuse to understand the growing pressure on coastal aquifers. Seeing how groundwater availability shaped people’s daily lives pushed me toward hydrogeology and motivated me to develop stronger modeling skills.
I also gained significant experience with environmental geophysics through several national projects. In Bandarban, I carried out ERT, MASW, and SPT surveys across landslide-prone terrain for a government-funded geohazard assessment. Earlier, I helped delineate aquifer boundaries in Purbachal using resistivity surveys. These projects taught me how to collect and interpret geophysical data in challenging field conditions and strengthened my understanding of subsurface characterization..
At the University of Wyoming, my current research focuses on groundwater–vegetation interactions in the Medicine Bow Mountains. I’m working on a variably saturated ecohydrological model that spans a wetland-to-hillslope transect, using NMR logs, ERT profiles, lithology data, slug tests, and climate records collected by the ESS team. The goal is to understand how shallow groundwater supports vegetation recovery after disturbance and how these subsurface–surface connections may shift as climate patterns change. This project brings together everything I enjoy—field data, modeling, and questions that matter for ecosystem resilience.
Through these experiences, I will develop a profile that blends hydrogeology, geophysics, modeling, and field research. What keeps me motivated is the chance to understand complex systems while contributing knowledge that can improve water security and environmental management.