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Academic Chronology

Farhana Khadiza Liana did her graduation in Civil Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology in 2016.

Professional Track Record

Farhana Khadiza Liana has been working as a professional in the field of water resources engineering for more than Eight years at the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM). Since joining the Coast, Port & Inland Water Ways Management Division (CPI) as a Junior Engineer on 16th July 2016, She has played a significant role in various major projects. Her responsibilities embrace for developing, calibrating, and running models to predict storm surge impacts, analyzing and communicating results, supporting risk assessment and decision-making, collaborating with various stakeholders, and continually improving modeling practices. This role is vital for enhancing coastal resilience and ensuring effective preparedness and response to storm surge events. Her responsibilities involve a deep understanding of various scientific and technical aspects, as well as practical experience in applying models for real-world scenarios. Also encompass conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and implementing and monitoring studies related to flood management, river engineering, coastal engineering, navigation, climate change and inundation mapping for flooding. Farhana Khadiza Liana specializes in data processing, analysis, and visualization using MS Excel, ArcGIS, Autocad and python. She has expertise in developing rainfall-runoff models with NAM, hydrodynamic modeling with MIKE11, and storm surge modeling with MIKE21.

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Training:

Farhana Khadiza Liana has received training in Storm Surge Modeling, Wave modelling, the Bangladesh Metamodel, Python programming, and Farhana has a comprehensive skill set in programming and geospatial data analysis, with proficiency in Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, and Google Colab. She is adept in hydrological modeling using HEC-HMS, and NAM, and skilled in hydrodynamic modeling with MIKE11, MIKE21FM, Delft3D, and HEC-RAS. Farhana excels in statistical and geospatial analysis, model development, calibration, and validation. Additionally, she has a strong background in remote sensing and effectively utilizes remotely sensed earth observation data. Farhana has undergone extensive training in various specialized areas, including an introduction to Python and basic app development, as well as programming for geospatial hydrological applications. She has received training on advanced modeling tools such as SFINCS (Super Fast INundation of CoastS) and FIAT (Flood Impact Assessment Tool), and has gained experience with Delft3D modeling. Her training also covers salinity modeling, storm surge and wave modeling, and the collection of morphological and hydrometric data. This diverse training equips her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of environmental modeling and data analysis.

Major Project Assignment

• Hydrodynamic and Storm surge Modeller: Hydrological and Hydraulic Study for Integrated Water Resources Management & Development of Polder 73/1 (A+B) & 73/2 under Hatiya Upazila in Noakhali District
• Dredging Engineer: Supervision and monitoring the performance Dredging, Morphological and Environment Impacts, Detailed design and Assessment of Effectiveness of Dredging for restoration of Dry Season Flow, Improvement of Navigability and Flood Management of Four River Routes Included Hydrographic and Bathymetric Survey Services
• Dredging Engineer: Carryout Morphological Study, design & Supervision and EIA/SIA of the Twelve Navigation Routes
• Storm Surge and Wave Modeller: Long term Monitoring, Research and Analysis of Bangladesh Coastal Zone
• Mathmatical Modeller: Detailed Study for Restoration and Development of Water Resources Management System of Polder 31 under Dacope Upazila in Khulna District
• Hydrologic and Hydrodynamic Modeller: Detailed Hydrological and Morphological Survey and Study for Consultancy Services for Detail Design, Tender Assistance and Construction Supervision for Matarbari Port Development Project (RHD Component)
• Mathmatical Modeller: Hydro-Morphological Mathematical Modelling study for Re-excavation of 83 Rivers/Khals and increase Navigation of Mongla-Ghasiakhali Channel in Bagerhat District
• Data Analyst: Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design for Long Term Solution of Drainage Problems in the Bhabodah Area (2nd Phase)
• Storm Surge and Wave Modeller: Coastal Embankment Improvement Project (CEIP-1)
• Data Analyst: Support to Implementation of Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100
• Data Analyst: Joint Cooperation Programme Bangladesh – The Netherlands