Faruk Hossain

Deputy Director (Geology)

Deputy Director (Geology) with over 14 years of experience in fluvial and tectonic geomorphology, deltaic sedimentology, and 3D subsurface modeling. Proven ability to develop quantitative methods for depositional architecture and subsurface systems. Seeking a PhD to advance research on deltaic systems, climate-driven landscape dynamics, and human-environment interactions in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta.

Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Work Experience
Assistant Director (Geology)
Geological Survey of Bangladesh
2011 — Present
  • Led geological and geotechnical investigations across Bangladesh, contributing to 3D subsurface modeling and sustainable urban planning for over 20 projects
  • Conducted field research on landslides, liquefaction, paleoseismology, and riverbank erosion, directly impacting over 100 communities through national disaster management initiatives
  • Conducted coastal geomorphological mapping and erosion assessments for coastal infrastructure projects. This work improved safety for 5 major developments.
Skills
Fluvial GeomorphologyTectonic GeomorphologyDeltaic Sedimentology3D Subsurface ModelingGeospatial AnalysisRemote SensingGISGeohazard AssessmentPaleoseismologyClimate AdaptationGeotechnical InvestigationPythonGeospatial Data Collection & AnalysisSatellite imageryTopographic mapsClimate data processingGeomorphological mappingLand use classificationClimate risk assessment (inundation mapping)River course change detection for deltaic landscape analysisRemote Sensing IndicesNDVINDWIMNDWINDBISAVINDMILand Surface Temperature (LST) analysisLand Cover & Change DetectionSupervised/unsupervised classification
Education
Master of Science, Engineering Geology
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
2013 — 2014
Master of Science, Petroleum Geology & Geophysics
University of Dhaka
2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Geology
University of Dhaka
2001 — 2005
References
Dr. Dhiman Ranjan Mondal
Research Scientist · MIT Haystack Observatory, USA
[email protected]
Dr. Adam Emmer
Faculty Member & Principal Investigator (PI) · Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
[email protected]
Languages
English
Fluent
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Sedimentology & Depositional Environments
  • Deltaic architecture, subsurface characterization, 3D geological modelling
Tectonic Geomorphology & Active Tectonics
  • Quantitative morphometry, landscape evolution, active fault identification, and seismic hazard assessment
Geohazard Assessment
  • Landslide susceptibility mapping, river bank erosion, mountain hazards (debris flow, GLOF, flash floods)
Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
  • Satellite image processing, and machine learning for hazard monitoring
Paleoseismology & Seismic Hazard
  • Paleo-deformation analysis
Climate Adaptation & Urban Planning
  • Geohazard-informed sustainable development, climate resilience
STRENGTHS
Analytical Expertise
  • Strong interpretation of geological, geospatial, and remote sensing data.
Adaptability
  • Effective under pressure and adaptable to new challenges.
Field & Lab Proficiency
  • Skilled in borehole logging, geotechnical studies, and DEM analysis.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Hossain, F ., Ali, R. M. E., Emmer, A., Afrin, T., Alam, M. J., Uddin, M. M., Alamin, M., Habib, M. A., Bapparaj, M., & Faisal, A. S. M. (2026). Fluvio-tectonic controls on terrace morphology along the Dauki fault margin: Morphometric evidence from the Lovachara River Valley, NE Bangladesh.
Journal of Asian Earth Sciences
2026

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2026.107232

Hossain, F ., Schade, S., Faruqa, N. N., Alam, M. F., Kamal, M. A., Khan, M., Islam, M. K., Mondal, D. R., & Afrin, T. (2026). Arc-length – based coarseness curves for characterizing Holocene deltaic depositional architecture in the southwestern Ganges – Brahmaputra Delta.
Sedimentary Geology
2026

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sedgeo.2026.107149

Sattar, A., Cook, K. L., Rai, S. K., Berthier, E., Allen, S., Rinzin, S., Vries, M. V. W. de, Haeberli, W., Kushwaha, P., Shugar, D. H., Emmer, A., Haritashya, U. K., Frey, H., Rao, P., Gurudin, K. S. K., Rai, P., Rajak, R., Hossain, F ., Huggel, C., … Bhat, S. Y. (2025). The Sikkim Flood of October 2023: Drivers, Causes, and Impacts of a Multihazard Cascade.
Science
2025

https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ads2659

Hossain, F., Kamal, M. A., & Afrin, T. (2024). Fluvio-geomorphic Change of the Padma-Meghna River Course Using NDWI and MNDWI Techniques.
Water Science , 38(1), 293 – 310
2024

https://doi.org/10.1080/23570008.2024.2344752

Hossain, F ., Akter, S., & Ahsan, A. (2018). Digital Elevation Modeling of Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh: A Method Based on Open-Source Google Earth Data.
International Journal of Advanced Research , 6(2), 379-389
2018

http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/6449

Kabir, M. A., Hossain, K., Hossain, F ., & Khan, M. O. F. (2018). Hydro-Geochemical Evaluation of Groundwater and Aquifer Characteristics: A Case Study from Sadar Upazila of Chapainawabganj District, Bangladesh.
International Journal of Advanced Research , 6(4), 584-598
2018

http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/6893

Conference Proceedings
Hossain, F ., Faruqa, N. N., & Kamal, M. A. (2025). Three-Dimensional Shallow Subsurface Lithological Modelling of the Ganges Delta: A Case Study of Khulna City, Bangladesh.
3rd National Seminar on Geology for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2025
Ekram Ali, R. M., Rahman, M. A., Talukder, A., Kabir, M. A., Akter, S., Hossain, F ., & Habib, M. A. (2024). An Investigation of the Dauki Fault Rupture during the 1897 Earthquake: Trench Investigation at Majer Tila, Taherpur Upazila, Sunamganj District, Bangladesh.
2nd National Seminar on Geology for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh , Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 180-193
2024
Faruqa, N. N., Scadhe, S., Hossain, F ., & Kamal, M. A. (2024). Voxel Model: A Sub-Surface Visualization and Analytical Tool for Geoscientific Analyses and Decision Making – Case Study of Satkhira Town and Surroundings.
2nd National Seminar on Geology for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh , Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp. 203-220
2024
Faruqa, N. N., Kamal, M. A., Jabeen, S., & Hossain, F. (2025). 3-D voxel modeling of near-surface sediments: Insights into depositional environments and geotechnical properties - A case study of Barishal Town and its surroundings, Bangladesh.
Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, *2*(Special Issue), 130
2025

https://doi.org/10.64862/ajeg.2025.2sp.32.130

Alam, M. F., Hossain, M. A., Shakik, M. A., Hossain, F ., & Khan, R. U. (2025). 3.8 magnitude earthquake in Sylhet area, Bangladesh - A case study of school building damage.
Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, *2*(Special Issue), 132
2025

https://doi.org/10.64862/ajeg.2025.2sp.34.132

Islam, M. K., Khan, M. M. H., Alam, M. F., Jabeen, S., Hossain, F ., Afrin, T., Kamal, M. A., & Faruqa, N. N. (2025). Shear wave velocity determination in Cumilla, Bangladesh, by combined analysis of downhole seismic and MASW data.
Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, *2*(Special Issue), 139
2025

https://doi.org/10.64862/ajeg.2025.2sp.39.139

SELECTED SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (Unpublished)
Engineering Geological Mapping & 3D Modelling: Gopalganj Municipality (2023) and Cumilla City Corporation (2024)

Geological and geotechnical data collection, laboratory analysis, 3D subsurface modeling, geomorphological mapping, and river change detection using satellite imagery

Landslide & Liquefaction Hazard Assessment

Landslide zoning and geoenvironmental analysis of refugee camps in Teknaf and Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar (2019); environmental geology assessment and landslide zoning of Khagrachari Sadar Upazila (2017); liquefaction susceptibility mapping of Panchagarh Paurashava (2017)

Active Fault & Seismic Hazard Studies

Earthquake probability assessment and active fault identification at Barek Tila, Taherpur, Sunamganj (2017, 2019)

Coastal & Marine Geology

Coastal geomorphological mapping of Kutubdia Upazila; erosion assessment along Kolatali–Inani Coastline; geotechnical feasibility study for LNG Terminal at Maheshkhali Island (2012)

MSc Thesis
2014

Landslide Density Analysis in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, Using GIS

TECHNICAL TRAINING
3D Subsurface Modelling
Insight, Germany
2022 (30 days)
Slope Land Disaster Reduction
National Taiwan University
2015 (15 days)
Earthquake Risk Assessment (HAZUS)
Geological Survey of Bangladesh
2015 (6 days)
3D Resistivity Survey
Geological Survey of Bangladesh
2015 (4 days)
Shear Wave Velocity Survey
Geological Survey of Bangladesh
2015 (7 days)
Remote Sensing & ENVI 5.5
Geological Survey of Bangladesh
2018 (10 days)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FIELD WORK
  • 14+ years of geological and geotechnical fieldwork across Bangladesh
  • Hilly Terrains: Khagrachari, Cox's Bazar (refugee camps), Sylhet, Sunamganj
  • Coastal Areas: Kutubdia, Maheshkhali, Saint Martin Island, Kolatali–Inani Coastline
  • Riverine & Deltaic Systems: Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, Padma-Meghna, Madhumati River
  • Urban Sites: Gopalganj, Cumilla, Panchagarh, Satkhira, Khulna, Faridpur, Barishal
  • Key Activities: Geological mapping, geotechnical investigation, active fault identification, paleoseismic trenching, landslide inventory, river erosion monitoring, coastal hazard assessment
  • Deliverables: Geological, geomorphological, and hazard maps using GPS, satellite imagery, and GIS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member
Bangladesh Geological Society
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
English Proficiency

English was the medium of instruction during four (4) years of B.Sc. and M.S. studies at the university

REFERENCES
Dr. Dhiman Ranjan Mondal
Research Scientist, MIT Haystack Observatory, USA

📧 [email protected]

Dr. Adam Emmer
Faculty Member & Principal Investigator (PI), Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

📧 [email protected]

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