Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan
(Professor)Department of Geology
Short Biography:
A professional Geophysicist with over 27 years of experience in Geophysical Exploration, Research & Development, Reservoir Characterization, Basin Analysis, Sequence Stratigraphy, Field Geology & Laboratory Analysis. Professor of Geology at Dhaka University (DU) and Director at Sylhet Gas Fields Ltd. Received MS & Ph.D. in Petroleum Geophysics from NTNU, Norway, ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Geophysics | Norwegian University of Science and Technology | Norway | 2010 |
| Masters | Geosciences | Norwegian University of Science and Technology | Norway | 2002 |
| Masters | Geology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1990 |
| Bachelor | Geology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1989 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dhaka | 29, Oct 2019 | Currently Working |
| Adjunct Faculty | Bangladesh University of Professionals | Dhaka | 01, Jul 2019 | 31-12-2019 |
| Associate Professor | Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dhaka | 28, Mar 2018 | 28-10-2019 |
| Individual Research Course | University of Oslo, Norway | Oslo | 02, Jan 2017 | 31-05-2017 |
| Senior Geophysicist | PGS Geophysical Ltd. | Oslo | 01, Sep 2011 | 31-12-2016 |
| Postdoctoral Research | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway | Trondheim, Norway | 01, Apr 2010 | 31-08-2011 |
| Senior Geophysicist | Electromagnetic Geo-Services Ltd., Norway | Trondheim, Norway | 01, Mar 2006 | 31-03-2010 |
| Senior Geophysicist | Electromagnetic Geo-Services Ltd., Norway | Trondheim Norway | 01, Oct 2002 | 28-02-2003 |
| Assistant Professor (Study leave Sep. 2000 - July 2007) | Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dhaka | 07, Jul 1999 | 04-07-2007 |
| Lecturer | Department of Geology, University of Dhaka | Dhaka | 19, Nov 1995 | 06-07-1999 |
| Geologist | BHP Internationals Ltd., Australia | Dinazpur, Bangladesh | 07, Apr 1995 | 07-05-1995 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| No research interest is found | ||
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Hydrocarbon Prospects Analysis in Bengal Basin Applying Sequence Stratigraphic Framework | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mrs. Janifar Hakim Lupin | Md. Abdul Matin Mondol | Geophysics |
Current Year |
| Masters | Evaluation of the Petroleum Source Rocks in the Surma Basin of Bangladesh using Laboratory Analysis, Well Log analysis, and Seismic Inversion. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. M. Saiful Islam, Mrs. Janifar Hakim Lupin | Zohur Ahmed | Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering |
2023 |
| Masters | Petrographic Characterization and Correlation of Neogene Surma Group Sediments of Khagrachari and Sitakund Areas | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman | Tamal Saha | Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering |
2022 |
| Masters | Understanding The Basin Scale Depositional Sequences by Correlating Neogene Sedimentary Successions of Sylhet and Khagrachari Areas in The Sequences Stratigraphic Framework. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Janifar Hakim Lupin | Anupom Hasib Rose | Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering |
2022 |
| Masters | Assessment of Coastal Dynamics and Landuse Changes of Sonadia Island using Geospatial Techniques and Seismic Interpretations. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Bodruddoza Mia | Md Nasif Jamil | Applied Geophysics |
2022 |
| Masters | An Integrated Geological, Geotechnical and Hydrological Investigation of Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards in Cox's Bazar City, Bangladesh. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Kazi Matin Uddin Ahmed, Mohammad Feruj Alam | Afsana Rahman Supria | Applied Geophysics |
2022 |
| Masters | Hydrologic Loading and its Effect on the GNSS Vertical Component in the Bengal Basin | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter, Dr. Dhiman Ranjan Mondal | Md. Zayed Abdur Razzak | Applied Geophysics and Geodesy |
2022 |
| Masters | Validation of Precipitable Water Vapor from GNSS using NCEP/NCAR Reanalysis Product and HGPT2 Model in Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter, Dr. Dhiman Ranjan Mondal | Anika Nawar Mayeesha | Applied Geophysics and Geodesy |
2022 |
| Masters | Evaluation of Deeper Hydrocarbon Prospects of The Surma Basin in Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tariqul Alam Bhuiyan | Mohammad Solaiman | Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering |
2021 |
| Masters | Detection and Characterization of Overpressure Zones in Surma Basin Applying Seismic Inversion, Field Investigation and Laboratory Analysis | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman | Md. Fazle Rabby Joy | Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering |
2021 |
| Masters | Sandstone Reservoir Characterization in Surma Basin based on Rock Physics Diagnostics and Modelling: A Case Study on Rashidpur Gas Field | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mr. Shakhawat Hossain | Tahmidur Rahman Junayed | Geophysics and Petroleum Geology |
2020 |
| Masters | Two-dimensional (2D) Modeling of Causative Magnetic Body, Pirganj, Rangpur, Bangladesh. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Md. Shahjahan | Mohammad Tawhidur Rahman Tushar | Geophysics |
2020 |
| Masters | Petrophysical Modeling and Reservoir Characterization of Fenchuganj Gas Field, Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Sadia Rahman | Geophysics |
2020 | |
| Masters | Evaluate the Depositional Environment and Hydrocarbon Potentiality of Changotang Structure using Sequence Stratigraphic Framework | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mrs. Janifar Hakim Lupin | Anonna Rahman | Petroleum Geology |
2020 |
| Masters | Crustal Structure and Moho Topographic Variation of Bangladesh: An Approach from Teleseismic Receiver Function Analysis | Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Saiful Islam Apu | Geophysics |
2020 |
| Masters | Modelling Earthquake Deformation Along the Indo-Burman Locked Megathrust Zone | Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Noshin Sharmili | Geophysics |
2020 |
| Masters | Evaluation of Chhatak-2 (Tengratila) Gas-blowouts to Estimate Their Adverse Effects in The Field Development and Economy. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mrs. Masuma Chowdhury | Md. Mubarok Hossain | Geophysics |
2020 |
| Masters | Mapping and Attributing Aquifer Geometry by Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Assessment of ERTs Compatibility Near Araihazar, Narayanganj. | Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Abu Saeed | Geophysics |
2019 |
| Masters | Restoration of the Waterlogging Problem in the Greater Metropolitan Areas of Bangladesh | Dr. Syed Humayun Akhter | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Md. Shahadat Hossain Biplab | Geophysics |
2019 |
| Masters | Sequence Stratigraphic Framework of Surma Group and Their Reservoir Prospectivity in The Sylhet Area. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Mr. Shakhawat Hossain | Md. Sajjadul Islam Fahim | Petroleum Geology |
2019 |
| Masters | Reservoir Quality of Tipam Sandstone in Eastern Fold Belt | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Md Sunnoon | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Reservoir Characterization of the Neogene Surma Group Sandstones of the Eastern Part of Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Ishrat Jahan Eva | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Characterization of Thin Bed Reservoirs of the Eastern Folded Belt of Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Md Mesbah Uddin Bhuiyan | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Petrographic Characterization & Interpretation of Eocene Sylhet Limestone Formation, Jaflong, North-Eastern Sylhet, Bangladesh. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mushfirat Najmun Islam | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Diagenesis and its Impact on Reservoir Quality of Surma Group Sandstones of Sitakund Anticline, Bengal Basin. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Md. Shamsul Arefin | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Depositional Environment of Surma Group Sandstones of Sitakund Anticline, Chittagong | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Nazrul Islam Anik | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Evaluation of the Major Blowouts Occurred in Bangladesh | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Rahima Khatun | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Diagenesis of Calcareous Sandstone in Bandarban Anticline, Bandarban | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Md. Galib Muttaki | Petroleum Geology |
2018 | |
| Masters | Integrated Wireline Log and Seismic Attribute Analysis for Reservoir Characterization of Kaimiro Field, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Dr. A K M Eahsanul Haque | Mashrur Navid | Petroleum Geology |
2018 |
| Masters | Reservoir Characterization of Srikail Gas Field | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Shakhawat Hossain | Lazina Islam Prante | Petroleum Geology |
2017 |
| Masters | Petrophysical Characterization of Reservoir Zones of Sylhet and Habiganj Gas Fields, Surma Basin, Bangladesh. | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Shakhawat Hossain, Tania Sultana | Shamiha Shafinaz Shreya | Petroleum Geology |
2017 |
| Masters | Petrophysical Characterization and Reserve Re-estimation of Kailashtila Gas Field | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mr. Shakhawat Hossain | Nusrat Jahan Luky | Petroleum Geology |
2017 |
| Masters | Characterization of the Upper Gas Sand in Surma Basin, Bangladesh using Borehole Data and Wireline Logs | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mr. Shakhawat Hossain | Md. Nazmus Sakib | Petroleum Geology |
2017 |
| Masters | Petrophysical Characterization of Girassol Reservoir, Offshore Angola | Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan | Mr. Shakhawat Hossain | Sadia Al Jannat | Petroleum Geology |
2017 |
| Research Project Report/Other | Joint research on natural hazards particularly Earthquakes, Tsunami, Land Subsidence, Sea Level Rise, and Crustal Dynamics perform in collaboration between Department of Geology, the University of Dhaka and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University, New York, USA. | Professor Michael S. Steckler, Dr. Kerry Key, | Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan (working as country coordinator) | Geophysics |
Current Year |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Geophysics | Evaluation of Chhatak-2 (Tengratila) gas blowouts to find out the causes of the explosion and to estimate their adverse effect on the field development and economy | Ministry of Science and Technology | 15-12-2022 | 29-12-2023 | |
| Geophysics | Joint research on natural hazards particularly Earthquakes, Tsunami, Land Subsidence, Sea Level Rise, and Crustal Dynamics perform in collaboration between Department of Geology, the University of Dhaka and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University, New York, USA. | US Government | 12-03-2022 | 31-12-2023 | University of Columbia, USA |
| Petroleum Geophysics | Hydrocarbon Prospects Analysis in Bengal Basin Applying Sequence Stratigraphic Framework | University of Dhaka | 30-06-2021 | 30-06-2022 | |
| Petroleum Geophysics | Detection and Characterization of Overpressure Zones in Surma Basin Applying Seismic Inversion, Field Investigation and Laboratory Analysis | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh | 03-04-2021 | 03-05-2022 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Dhaka University Geological Alumni Association | Member | 2018 | Life Time |
| 2 | Norwegian University of Science and Technology | Alumni | 2000 | Life Time |
| 3 | European Association of Geophysical Explorationists | Member (not updated) | 2005 | |
| 4 | Society of Petroleum Engineers | Adviser of Student Chapter (DU) | 2022 and onwards | |
| 5 | American Association of Petroleum Geologist | Adviser of Student Chapter (DU) | 2022 and onwards | |
| 6 | Society of Exploration Geophysics | Associate Member | 2008 | Life Time |
| 7 | Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University, New York, USA | Research in Geophysics | 2022 and onwards |
| Book Section | |
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| 1 |
Basri, R., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Hossain, D. and Bhuiyan, M. A. H. "Comparison of the Outcrop with Subsurface Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospect of Jaintiapur and Adjacent Areas in Northeastern Bangladesh.."
Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science. Prof. Ahmed Fawzy Yousef 2023 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Islam, M. N., Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Solaiman, M., Fahim, M. S. I. and Ahmed, Z. : Evaluation of Reservoir Properties of Sylhet Limestone of Jaintia Group, North-Eastern Sylhet, Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.12 , no.2 , pp.119-137 , 2024
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| 2 |
Bhuiyan, M. M. U., Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Islam, M. S. and Sabira, U. : Petrography and Diagenesis of Thin-Bed Reservoirs from the Eastern Folded Belt of Bangladesh.,
Nature Environment & Pollution Technology , vol.23 , no.2 , pp.605-618 , 2024
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| 3 |
Sharmili, N., Apu, S. I., Gazi, M. Y., Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Lupin, J. H. : High-resolution lithostratigraphy and reconnaissance sedimentology of Changotaung structure, Chittagong Tripura fold belt, Bengal Basin, Bangladesh.,
Scientific Reports www.nature.com , 2023
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| 4 |
Joy, M. F. R., Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Rahman, M. M. : Deciphering Mineralogical Composition and Clay Diagenesis in Exposed Shales of Jaintiapur, Surma Basin: Unveiling Insights into Burial Diagenesis.,
Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.12 , no.2 , pp.69-82 , 2023
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| 5 |
Basri, R., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Hossain, D. and Bhuiyan, M. A. H. : Outcrop analogy with the subsurface geology and hydrocarbon prospectivity of Jaintiapur and adjacent areas in North-East Bangladesh.,
Journal of Natural Gas Geoscience , vol.8 , no.1 www.sciencedirect.com , pp.63-93 , 2023
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| 6 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Fahim, M. S. I. and Solaiman, M. : Characterization of The Reservoir Hydrocarbon Zones in Offshore Angola Field Using Well Log Data.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.11 , no.2 , pp.81-99 , 2022
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| 7 |
Haque, A. K. M. E., Qadri, S., M. T., Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Navid, M., Nabawy, B., Hakimi, M. H. and Abd-El-Aal, A. : Integrated wireline log and seismic attribute analysis for the reservoir evaluation: A case study of the Mount Messenger Formation in Kaimiro Field, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand,
Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering , vol.99 , 2022
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| 8 |
Gazi, M. Y., Kamal, A. M., Uddin, M. N., Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Rahman, M. Z. : The Stability and Suitability of the Bhasan Char Island as an Accommodation for the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN),
Sustainability , vol.14 , no.2 , pp.747 , 2022
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| 9 |
Fahim, M. S. I., Mondol, A. M. and Bhuiyan, M. A. H. : Hydrocarbon Prospectivity of Surma Group in Sylhet Area in Context of Sequence Stratigraphy,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.11 , no.1 , 2022
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| 10 |
Shreya, S. S., Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Hossain, S. and Sultana, T. : Petrophysical Reservoir Characterization of Habiganj Gas Field, Surma Basin, Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences , vol.10 , no.1 , pp.1-10 , 2021
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| 11 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Hossain, S. : Petrographic characterization and diagenetic evaluation of reservoir sandstones from Smørbukk and Heidrun fields, offshore Norway,
Journal of Natural Gas Geoscience , vol.5 , no.1 , pp.11-20 , 2020
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| 12 |
Mattsson, J., Skogman, J., Bhuiyan, A., McKay, A. and Anderson, C. : 3D inversion results from towed streamer EM data in a complex geological setting,
World Oil , pp.41-48 , 2013
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| 13 |
Bhuyian, A. H., Landrø, M. and Johansen, S. E. : 3D CSEM modeling and time-lapse sensitivity analysis for subsurface storage,
GEOPHYSICS , vol.77 , no.5 , 2012
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| 14 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Thrane, B. P., Landrø, M. and Johansen, S. E. : Controlled source electromagnetic three‐dimensional grid‐modelling based on a complex resistivity structure of the seafloor: effects of acquisition parameters and geometry of multi‐layered resistors,
Geophysical Prospecting , vol.58 , no.3 EarthDoc , pp.505-533 , 2010
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| 15 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H. : Three-dimensional modelling and interpretation of CSEM data from offshore Angola.,
Petroleum Geoscience , vol.15 , no.2 EarthDoc , pp.175-189 , 2009
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| 16 |
Bhuiyan, A. H., Wicklund, T. A. and Johansen, S. E. : High-resistivity anomalies at Modgunn arch in the Norwegian Sea,
First break , vol.24 , no.1 EarthDoc , pp.39-44 , 2006
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| 17 |
Johansen, S. E., Amundsen, H. E. F., Røsten, T., Ellingsrud, S., Eidesmo, T. and Bhuiyan, A. H. : Subsurface hydrocarbons detected by electromagnetic sounding,
First break , vol.23 , no.3 EarthDoc , pp.31-36 , 2005
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| 18 |
Ahmed, K. M., Bhattacharya, P., Hasan, M. A., Akhter, S. H., Alam, S. M. M., Bhuyian, M. A. H., Imam, M.B., Khan, A.A. and Sracek, O. : Arsenic enrichment in groundwater of the alluvial aquifers in Bangladesh: an overview,
Applied Geochemistry , vol.19 , no.2 , pp.181-200 , 2004
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| 19 |
Huque, M. A., Rahman, M. Z., Akhter, S. H. and Bhuiyan, M. A. H. : Thin-section Petrography of the Permian Gondwana Coal-bearing Sandstones of the Barapukuria Basin, Dinajpur, Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Geology , vol.22 , pp.71 - 82 , 2003
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| 20 |
Khan, A. A., Akhter, S. H. and Bhuiyan, M. A. H. : Arsenic in Groundwater vis-à-vis Impact of Surface Water Management in the Ganges Delta in Bangladesh.,
Oriental Geographer , vol.43 , no.2 , pp.1-14 , 1999
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| 21 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Akhter, S. H. : Petrography of the Sandstone of Surma Group of Sitakund Structure, Chittagong, Bangladesh.,
Dhaka University Journal of Science , vol.47 , no.1 , pp.43 - 52 , 1999
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| 22 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Akhter, S. H. : Diagenetic Changes in Sandstones of Surma Group of Sitakund structure, Chittagong, Bangladesh.,
Dhaka University Journal of Science , vol.47 , no.1 , pp.53 - 61 , 1999
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| 23 |
Akhter, S. H., Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Imam, M. B. and Hussain, M. : Turbidite sequence located in SE Bangladesh,
Oil and Gas Journal , vol.96 , pp.109-111 , 1998
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| 24 |
Bhuiyan, M. A. H. and Akhter, S. H. : Provenance interpretation of Neogene Surma Group sandstone of Sitakund structure, Chittagong, Bangladesh.,
Dhaka University Journal of Science , vol.46 , no.2 , pp.297-305 , 1998
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Bhuiyan, M. A. H., Imam, M. B. and Akhter, S. H. : Petrofacies analyses of Surma Group sandstone of Sitakund structure, Chittagong, Bangladesh.,
Dhaka University Journal of Science , vol.45 , no.1 , pp.17-23 , 1997
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Best Innovation | 2014 | United States | Achieved award for Engineering Innovation of Towed Streamer EM Technology |
| International | NORAD | 2000 | Norway | NORAD Fellowship awarded by the Norwegian Government |
| National | Gold Medal | 1995 | Bangladesh | Gold Medal for academic results (M.Sc. in Geology) |
Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Bhuiyan
Professor
Department of Geology
Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Email: ahb@du.ac.bd
Mobile (Dept): +8801792626708
Mobile (Personal): 01792626708