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Academic Chronology

He completed his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) in 2019. He is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Professional Track Record

Mr. Sifat started his career as the lead of environmental thematic area for Youth for Change Bangladesh in 2019. Joining at IWM in 2022, he has been working on the field of irrigation and hydrology, with extensive experience in water resource management. Prior to that he worked as research associate in a project collaborated by Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). He is currently involved in diverse projects ranging from solar energy-based irrigation development to comprehensive studies on integrated water resource management. His expertise includes promoting efficient irrigation technologies, conducting feasibility studies for surface water conservation, and implementing sustainable restoration strategies for wetlands across Bangladesh. His work is pivotal in addressing water resource challenges and improving livelihoods through innovative and strategic planning.

Training/Membership/Workshop/Seminar/Publication etc.

Mr. Sifat has received specialized training in mathematical modelling and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. He has attended several national and international seminars and conferences.

TRAINING RECEIVED:

• Training on ESIA for Young Professionals by Institute of Water Modelling (IWM), 2024
• Training on MIKE NAM and MIKE11 by Institute of Water Modelling (IWM), 2022
• Training on Facilitating Focal Group Discussion and Data Enumeration by Plan International Bangladesh, 2019
• Training on Campaign Design and Basic Photography by Plan International Bangladesh, 2017
• Training on Gender Stakeholder Analysis and Networking by Plan International, 2015
• Training on Networking and Management for United Nations Youth Advisory Panel (UNYAP) by UNDP, 2014

WORKSHOP/SEMINAR:

• 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM 2023), Venue: CIRDAP, Dhaka
• 5th International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering (ICACE 2020), Venue: Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chattogram.
• Attended Girls Get Equal Live Summit 2019 as a TEDTalk Speaker on Climate Resilience and impacts on Gender. Venue: Fryshuset Hammarby Sjostad, Stockhom, Sweden
• Attended Women Deliver Global Conference 2019 as a Panellist on Youth advocacy on Global Climate. Venue: Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Attended Global Girls Summit 2018 as an organizer and a Speaker on “Effect of Climate on Gender”. Venue: Brussels, Belgium
• Attended the workshop on Plan International’s Global Campaign, Girls Get Equal. Contributed in designing the global campaign and Global Girls Summit 2018. Venue: Plan International HQ, Woking, Surrey, UK
• Participated in the Girls Not Brides 2nd Global Meeting 2018 as a Youth Delegate and Speaker on Climate and Gender. Venue: KL Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Planning Meeting of Youth For Change project of Plan International. Venue: Chaminuka Lodge, Lusaka, Zambia.

MEMBERSHIP:

• Member (#11036442) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

PUBLICATIONS:

• “A Review on Groundwater Resources: Challenges & Opportunities”. Published in 1st National Conference on Water Resources Engineering (NCWRE 2018) p.168-173
• “Influence of Activator and Superplasticizer on Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Paste And Mortar”. Published in Advances in Civil Engineering. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 184. Springer, Singapore. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5547-0_23
• “Study on the Variability of Groundwater Resources and Necessity of Artificial Recharge Using FlowNet Analysis in Barind and Northern Region” Published in 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM 2023)
• “Geospatial Mapping of Groundwater Potential Zone for Naogaon District, Bangladesh” Published in 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM 2023)

Major Project Assignment

• Consultancy services for Minor Irrigation Development Project by Using Solar Energy (2nd Phase)
• Comprehensive Study for Livelihood Improvements through Integrated Management of Land and Water Resources in Arial Beel Area
• Developing A Strategic Action Plan for Promotion & Adoption of Efficient Irrigation Technologies for Bangladesh and Preparing Different Training Modules
• Comprehensive Study for Evaluation and Updating of Haor Master Plan
• Mathematical Modelling Study for Rehabilitation of Barisal Irrigation Project (BIP) of Bangladesh
• Feasibility Study for Augmentation, Conservation and Wise Use of Surface Water Resources through Dredging of the Upstream of Teesta Barrage and Bank Protection Work of the Teesta River in Kurigram District of Bangladesh
• Detail Feasibility Study PRA & FS and Detail Design (DD) under Small Scale Water Resources Development Project (Phase-2) (SSSWRDP-2)
• Study for Hydrological Investigation & Modelling of the State of Surface Water and Groundwater Resources in the High Barind Region
• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Baseline Study of the State of Water Resources in the High Barind Region
• Updating Feasibility Study for Kurigram Irrigation Project (North and South Unit)
• Comprehensive Feasibility Study for Sustainable Restoration and Protection of Wetlands (Haor, baor, beel and connected rivers etc.) in Different Hydrological Regions of Bangladesh