Professor Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi Bangladesh
Dr. Chowdhury Sarwar Jahan is a highly esteemed Professor in the Department of Geology and Mining at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. With over 40 years of experience in academia, research, and administration, he has significantly contributed to the field of Hydrogeology and environmental geosciences. His leadership roles include serving as Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dean, and Department Chairman, shaping the academic and research landscape of his institution. Alongside his academic responsibilities, he remains active in numerous social and cultural organizations, championing community development, transparency, and public health.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Jahan embarked on his academic journey in geology at the University of Rajshahi, completing his B.Sc. (Hons.) in 1980 and M.Sc. in 1981. He later pursued his Ph.D. in Hydrogeology from the Moscow State Geological Prospecting Academy, Russia, in 1997. His foundational education includes an HSC (1977) and SSC (1975) from the Rajshahi Board, reflecting a lifelong commitment to learning and scientific excellence.
🧑🏫 Experience
Beginning his teaching career as a Lecturer in 1984, Dr. Jahan progressed to Professor by 2004. He has held pivotal roles including Pro-Vice Chancellor (2013–2017) and Dean of the Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences (2012–2013). As Chairman of the Department of Geology and Mining, he oversaw vital departmental development. Beyond academia, he has contributed to national policy through committees like the NAP for Combating Desertification and actively engages with civic organizations such as the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and Rotary International.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Jahan’s research covers a diverse spectrum of earth sciences, including Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modelling, Rainwater Harvesting, and Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). He is deeply invested in Water Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, and Hydro-Geochemistry, using tools like GIS and Remote Sensing. His studies on drought, water footprint, and strategic policy planning contribute to sustainable water resource management in Bangladesh and beyond.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Jahan has been widely recognized for his academic leadership and social engagement. While this application is a nomination for further distinction, his earlier appointments as Syndicate Member at BAUET, and leadership in the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, underscore his dedication to societal development. He has been a sought-after keynote speaker at international conferences, reflecting his esteemed standing in the scientific community.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Dr. Jahan has co-authored numerous impactful publications that explore sedimentology, groundwater modeling, and hydrochemistry. Some of his notable works include:
Jahan, C.S. et al. (1990) – Sedimentary environment discrimination using grain size analysis, Journal of Geological Society of India, 35: 529-534 – Cited by 45 articles.
Jahan, C.S. & Ahmed, M. (1997) – Flow of groundwater in the Barind Area, Bangladesh: Implication of Structural Framework, Journal of Geological Society of India, 50: 743-752 – Cited by 62 articles.
Jahan, C.S. et al. (1994) – Specific yield evaluation: Barind area, Bangladesh, Journal of Geological Society of India, 44: 283-290 – Cited by 35 articles.
Jahan, C.S. et al. (1995) – Seasonal Effect on Regional Groundwater Flow: Barind area, Bangladesh, ASCE Conference Proceedings, Texas Water ’95 – Cited by 21 articles.
Jahan, C.S. et al. (1993) – Hydrogeology of Tanore and Nachole thanas of Barind project area, Journal of Applied Hydrology, VI(1-4): 39-48 – Cited by 18 articles.
Evaluation of spatio-temporal dynamics of water table in NW Bangladesh: an integrated approach of GIS and Statistics
Modeling of agricultural drought risk pattern using Markov chain and GIS in the western part of Bangladesh
Evaluation of depositional environment and aquifer condition in Barind area, Bangladesh using Gamma Ray Well Log Data
Hydrogeological condition and assessment of groundwater resource using visual modflow modeling, Rajshahi city aquifer, Bangladesh
Climatic data analysis for groundwater level simulation in drought prone Barind Tract, Bangladesh: Modelling approach using artificial neural network