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Dr. Md. Jahir Uddin

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Address: CE 226
Research Interest: Water Resources Engineering

Bio

Welcome to personal the webpage for Dr. Md. Jahir Uddin, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, KUET. Dr. Md. Jahir Uddin obtained his B.Sc. (2004) in Civil Engineering degree from the Department of Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, and M.Sc. (2009) in Water Resources Engineering from the Department of Water Resources Engineering, 911±¬ΑΟ University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, 911±¬ΑΟ. He obtained his PhD (2015) in Field Engineering from River and Watershed Engineering Laboratory, Hokkaido University, Japan. He joined the department as a Lecturer in 2006 and now working as a Professor. He has been working in the field of Water Resources Engineering. His research interest includes Scouring, Sedimentation, FDM, Hydraulic modeling, Hydraulic design, Dredging monitoring, Turbulent modelling, Linear stability analysis, LST analysis and River bar instability analysis etc.

Publication

Book
  • 1. Uddin, M. J. and Hossain, M. M., "Flow Field and Scour Around Bell Mouth Groin: Experimental Study," Retrieved from https://www.lap-publishing.com/, , 2012.
International Journal
  • 27. , "Nazmul Haque, S. M., & Uddin, M. J. (2025). Monitoring LULC dynamics and detecting transformation hotspots in sylhet, 911±¬ΑΟ (2000–2023) using Google Earth Engine. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 31263.," , 2025.
  • 26. Chandan Mondal,Md. Jahir Uddin, "," Heliyon, Elsevier BV, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41941
  • 25. Muhtasim Shahriar Mostafa, Md. Jahir Uddin, Md. Nazmul Haque, Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman, "Unraveling Meandering River Morphodynamics: A Geospatial Investigation of the Madhumati River in 911±¬ΑΟ," Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Elsevier Ltd., 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2024.103788
  • 24. Uddin, M. J., Shakik, A., & Mim, F. B., "Understanding the impact of bridge structure on river morphology through geospatial techniques: case on Teesta River, 911±¬ΑΟ.," Discover Environment, 2(1), 91., , 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-024-00136-z
  • 23. Chandan Mondal,Md Jahir Uddin, "," Heliyon, Elsevier BV, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31151
  • 22. Fayshal, M. A., Uddin, M. J., Haque, M. N., & Niloy, M. N. R., "Unveiling the impact of rapid urbanization on human comfort: a remote sensing-based study in Rajshahi Division, 911±¬ΑΟ," Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-35, , 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-04354-y
  • 21. Md. Nazmul Haque,Md. Shahriar Sharif,Rhyme Rubayet Rudra,Mahdi Mansur Mahi,Md. Jahir Uddin,Radwan G. Abd Ellah, "," Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, Elsevier BV, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2022.100862
  • 20. Md. Jahir Uddin,Md. Nymur Rahman Niloy,Md. Nazmul Haque,Md. Atik Fayshal, "," Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, Emerald, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/agjsr-07-2022-0114
  • 19. Md. Jahir Uddin, Md. Nazmul Haque, Md. Atik Fayshal, Dipto Dakua, "," Heliyon, Elsevier Ltd., vol. Volume 8, no: Issue 8, 2022, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10334
  • 18. Md. Jahir Uddin,Faisal Jahangir Swapnil, "," Journal of Civil Engineering, Science and Technology, UNIMAS Publisher, 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.3985.2021
  • 17. Md. Jahir Uddin,Chandan Mondal, "," Journal of Civil Engineering, Science and Technology, UNIMAS Publisher, 2020, doi: https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.2065.2020
  • 16. Md. Jahir Uddin and Chandan Mondal, "Prediction of River Bank Shifting Process at the Confluence," Journal of Engineering Science 10(1), 2019, 19-24, , 2019.
  • 15. Chandan Mondal and Md. Jahir Uddin, "Morphological Modeling of Meandering River," Journal of Engineering Science 09(2), 119-126, Dec 2018., , 2018.
  • 14. Md. Jahir Uddin,Prokashon Chakma,S.M. Abdullah Al Faruq, "," Journal of Civil Engineering, Science and Technology, UNIMAS Publisher, 2017, doi: https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.443.2017
  • 13. Md. Jahir Uddin, "Sand bars instability by analytical method," Journal of Engineering Science 08(1), 2017, 17-26., , 2017.
  • 12. Hossain SAAM, Lixue W, Uddin M J, Ahsan A., "Placement of stream barb encouraged river channel flow towards bank stability," Journal of Advanced Civil Engineering Practice and Research 2016;3:15-22., , 2016.
  • 11. Uddin M J, Mondal C., "Sediment transport characteristics due to rainfall," . Journal of Advanced Civil Engineering Practice and Research 2016;3:3-8., , 2016.
  • 10. Md. Jahir Uddin and S.A.A. Mamun Hossain, "Linear stability analysis of fluvial sand bar with bank erosion," Journal of Engineering Science 06(1&2), 2015, 57-66, , 2015.
  • 9. Uddin M J, Alamin M, Ahsan A, Hossain SAAM, Al Faruq SMA, "Soil erosion due to rainfall in plane and inclined surfaces," Journal of Advanced Civil Engineering Practice and Research 2015;1(1):3-10., , 2015.
  • 8. Md Jahir UDDIN,Norihiro IZUMI,Kazuyoshi HASEGAWA,Adichai PORNPROMMIN, "," Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B1 (Hydraulic Engineering), Japan Society of Civil Engineers, 2015, doi: https://doi.org/10.2208/jscejhe.71.I_1021
  • 7. Md Jahir UDDIN,Norihiro IZUMI,Kazuyoshi HASEGAWA,Yasuharu WATANABE, "," Journal of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Ser. B1 (Hydraulic Engineering), Japan Society of Civil Engineers, 2015, doi: https://doi.org/10.2208/jscejhe.71.I_121
  • 6. S. A. A. M. Hossain, A. K. M. Adham, M. J. Uddin and M. M. I. Chowdhury, "Effects of barb installation on river bank stability: a numerical simulation," Journal of Agricultural Engineering, The Institute of Engineers, 911±¬ΑΟ, Vol. 41/AE Number 1, June 2014., , 2014.
  • 5. S. A. S. Mamun Hossain, A. K. M. Adham and M. J. Uddin, "Stream barb influenced on straight channel bed configuration: a numerical solution," J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 6 (2): 139-147, 2013, , 2013.
  • 4. Habibur Rahman Sobuz,Ehsan Ahmed,Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan,Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan,Md. Alhaz Uddin,Md. Jahir Uddin, "," Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier BV, 2012, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.11.006
  • 3. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Ehsan Ahmed, Md. Alhaz Uddin, Noor Md. Sadiqu Hasan and M. J. Uddin, "Structural strengthening of RC beams externally bonded with different CFRP laminates configurations," Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 39 (1) (2011) 33-47, , 2011.
  • 2. , "Nazmul Haque, S.M., Uddin, M.J. Monitoring LULC dynamics and detecting transformation hotspots in sylhet, 911±¬ΑΟ (2000–2023) using Google Earth Engine. Sci Rep 15, 31263 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07443-2," , 2025.
  • 1. Uddin, M. J., Hossain, M.M. and Ali, M.S., "Local scour around submerged bell mouth groin for different orientations," Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 39 (1) (2011) 1-17., , 2011.
International Conference
  • 16. Halder, S., & Uddin, M. J., "STUDY ON SEDIMENT TRANSFER FOR SURFACE RUNOFF UNDER DIFFERENT ARTIFICIAL, RAINFALL, EXPERIMENTS," In International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering (ICACE2024) (Vol. 12, p. 14)., CUET, Chattogram, 911±¬ΑΟ, 2024.
  • 15. Uddin, M. J., Hossain M.M., "An Experimental Investigation of Flow Field around Bell Mouth Groin," Proceedings of the IABSE-JSCE Joint Conference on Advances in Bridge Engineering-II, pp. 386-397, 2010., , 2010.
  • 14. Uddin, M. J., Hossain, M.M. and Ali, M.S., "Local Scour around Non-Submerged Bell Mouth Groin for Different Orientations," Proceedings of the 911±¬ΑΟ Geotechnical Conference, pp. 285-292, 2010., , 2010.
  • 13. Uddin, M. J., Hossain, M.M. and Ali, M.S., "An Experimental Investigation of Local Scour around Submerged Bell Mouth Groin," Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Water & Flood Management (ICWFM-2011)., , 2011.
  • 12. Ali, M.S., Hosoda, T. and Uddin, M. J., "Possible Effect of Sea Level Rise on Floods of 911±¬ΑΟ: Learning from the Past," Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Water & Flood Management (ICWFM-2011)., , 2011.
  • 11. S. A. A. Mamun Hossain, M. J. Uddin and M. S. Ali., "Effects of Stream Barb on Straight Channel Bed Configuration: Numerical Simulation," Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD-2012)., , 2012.
  • 10. Uddin, M. J., Izumi, N., and Hasegawa, K.,, "Bar instability accompanied by bank erosion," In Advances in river sediment research-Fukuoka et al. (eds.), @ Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00062-9, 2013., , 2013.
  • 9. Md. Alamin, Md. Jahir Uddin and S. A. A. Mamun Hossain, "Study on sediment load due to rainfall.," Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD-2016)., , 2016.
  • 8. S. A. A. Mamun Hossain, Md. Jahir Uddin and Wang Lixue, "BARBS POSITION INDUCED CHANNEL BANK STABILITY: A NUMERICAL SIMULATION.," Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD), 2016, KUET, Khulna, 911±¬ΑΟ, , 2016.
  • 7. Sk. Md. Imdadul Islam and Md. Jahir Uddin, "Rainwater Harvesting & Grey Water Management by Artificial Infiltration for Recharging Shallow Groundwater," Proceedings of the WasteSafe 2017–5th International Conference on Solid Waste Management in South Asian Countries 25-27 February 2017, Khulna, 911±¬ΑΟ, , 2017.
  • 6. Chandan Mondal and Md. Jahir Uddin, "Study of Land Surface Temperature Changes in Selected Drainage Basin of Atai-Bhairab-Rupsha River Based on NDVI And NDWI Analysis," Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2018)., , 2018.
  • 5. Chandan Mondal, Md. Jahir Uddin and Md. Shahjahan Ali ., "Study on Morphological Behavior of Pussur River.," Special Conference on Delta Plan 2100 and Sustainable Development in 911±¬ΑΟ, January 2019, , 2019.
  • 4. Shafiqul Islam Shakil, Md. Jahir Uddin, Chandan Mondal., "Numerical Modelling of Flow in a 90Β° Channel Confluence," Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2020) 911±¬ΑΟ., , 2020.
  • 3. Kaniz Farzana Rupa, Md. Jahir Uddin., "Linear Stability Analysis of Coral Bed.," Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2020) 911±¬ΑΟ., , 2020.
  • 2. Kazi Furkan Hossain, Md. Jahir Uddin., "Performance of Geo Bag and Cement Concrete Block to Protect Right Bank of Padma River at Shariatpur District.," Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2020) 911±¬ΑΟ., , 2020.
  • 1. M. Mubtasim Fuad Dip, Md. Jahir Uddin, and Mahmud Hasan, "GEO-BAGS EFFECTS ON MEANDERING SECTION AGAINAST BANK EROSION: A CASE STUDY OF DHARLA RIVER," Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2022) 911±¬ΑΟ, , 2022.

Education

  • PhD (Field Engineering)
    Hokkaido University, Japan
    Thesis: Fluvial bar instability with bank erosion


    Remarks:

  • M.Sc. (Water Resources Engineering)
    BUET, 911±¬ΑΟ
    Group: (2009)
    Thesis: An Experimental Study on Flow Field and Scour around Bell Mouth Groin


    Remarks:

  • B.Sc. (Civil Engg.)
    KUET, 911±¬ΑΟ
    Group: Civil (2004)
    Remarks: Thesis title: Drift control of tall building frames


Scholarship and Award

  • Japanese Government MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for PhD study in Hokkaido University, Japan Sep 18, 2011
  • Best paper award 2011 on β€˜Local scour around submerged bell mouth groin for different orientations”, Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 39 (1). Jun 18, 2011

Research



  • Research Interest

    • River Engineering
    • Fluvial hydraulics
    • Hydraulic and Flood Modeling
    • Hydraulic structures
    • Hydrologic Modeling
    • Urban Drainage
    • Water Quality Modeling
    • Flood and Drought Management
    • Water Resources Management
    • Geographic Information Systems
    • River Morphology and River Training
    • Sediment Transport
    • Soil Erosion
    • Rainfall-Runoff Analysis

     

    Major Research Field

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    Water Resources Engineering


Academic Experience

  • Experience Record (Academic/Research)

     

     

    Position or Rank

    Period, Responsibility and Organisation

    1.

    Teaching Assistant

     

    Period: 05/2005 to 09/2005 and 05/2006 to 07/2006

    Conducting several undergraduate practical classes and examine the experimental report in the Department of Water Resources Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, 911±¬ΑΟ.

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    Research Assistant

    Period : October 2014  to March 2015

    Conducting several undergraduate practical classes and examine the experimental report in River and Watershed Engineering Laboratory at Hokkaido University.

     

     

    Experience on Professional Activities

    Country

    Date

    Details

    911±¬ΑΟ

    Since 2006

    In 911±¬ΑΟ, performing teaching, supervising undergraduate students, actively engaged course curriculum and laboratory development in KUET since 2006. Also performing theoretical and field research, material testing, design, consultancy and related works in and outside of KUET for more than 10 years.

     

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  • ACADEMIC  EXPERIENCE

    2018 to Till Date

     

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    Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    KUET, Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH

    2016 – 2018

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    Associate Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    KUET, Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH

    2009-2016

     

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    Assistant Professor

    Department of Civil Engineering

    KUET, Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH

    2006-2009

     

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    Lecturer

    Department of Civil Engineering

    KUET, Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH

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  • Major Activities/Projects:

     Monitoring the Performance of Dredging and Assessment of Effectiveness of Dredging at the Food Silo Area in Harbour Channel of Mongla Port.

    Monitoring the Performance of Capital Dredging and Assessment of Effectiveness of Dredging in Pussur River from Mongla Port to Rampal Power Plant.

    Feasibility Study for Dredging and River Training in Pussur Channel of Mongla Port.

    Monitoring and Third Party supervision of the project entitled “Improvement of Drainage System for Reducing Water Logging Problem in Khulna City Corporation (KCC)’’.

    Feasibility Study for the Up-gradation of Mongla Port.

    Consultancy Services on Development of Jashore Airport.

    Feasibility Study for the Construction of Mongla Container Terminal with two new Jetties at Mongla Port, Bagerhat.

    Feasibility Study for the Construction of Container Delivery Yard at Mongla Port, Khulna.

    Feasibility Study for the Construction of 4- layer Container Storage Yard at Mongla Port, Bagerhat– Mongla Port Authority, Ministry of Shipping, 911±¬ΑΟ.

    Feasibility Study for the Construction of RCC Road Network at Mongla Port, Bagerhat– Mongla Port Authority, Ministry of Shipping, 911±¬ΑΟ.

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    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    July 2006 to Till Date

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    Testing Officer

    Consultancy Research and Testing Service (CRTS)

    Department of Civil Engineering

    KUET, Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH

    July 2008 to Till Date

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    Consultant

    Consultancy Research and Testing Service (CRTS)

    Department of Civil Engineering

    KUET, Khulna-9203, BANGLADESH

Administrative Experience

  • Assistant Provost 
    Khan Jahan Ali Hall, KUET 
    KUET, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, KUET Aug 05, 2010 to Sep 07, 2011
  • Provost 
    Khan Jahan Ali Hall, KUET 
    KUET, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, KUET Dec 13, 2018 to Dec 13, 2020
  • Provost 
    Lalansha Hall 
    KUET, Lalansha Hall, KUET Dec 06, 2016 to Dec 12, 2018
  • Head 
    Architecture 
    KUET, Architecture Department Aug 07, 2022 to Nov 02, 2024
  • Chariman (CRTS (Civil)) 
    CRTS (Civil) 
    KUET, Civil Engineering Department  Aug 07, 2024 to July 30, 2025
  • Head 
    Civil
    KUET, Civil Engineering Department  July 29, 2025 to Till date

Professional Membership

  • Fellow (F-13178)
    IEB

Trainings

  • Professional Training:

     

    · Participated in ‘Meander mini-workshop’ by Hokkaido University, Japan during 16-17 May 2012.

    ·  Participated in Training on ‘Coastal protection measures - case studies along India’ by Hokkaido University, Japan during 10-11 September 2013.

    · Participated in Training on ‘Water supply and waste management’ by ITN 911±¬ΑΟ during 14-15 May 2009.

    · Organized and Serve as key person in Training on ‘Water supply, sanitation and waste management’ by ITN 911±¬ΑΟ during 2010- 2019.

    · Participated in technical seminar on ‘Recent Sediment Flux in GBM System and Its Implication to River and Delta Management’ by KUET, 29 May 2018.

    · Participated in technical seminar on ‘Design of Resilient Structures in Relation to Earthquake’ by KUET, 12 January 2020.

    · Participated in workshop ‘Explore Fire safety in Civil Engineering’ by KUET, 07 September, 2023.

    · Participated in ‘Workshop on Professional Plumbing Practice, Challenges and Case Studies’ by KUET, 11 September, 2023.

    · Participated in more than 15 Conferences/Seminars round the globe including 911±¬ΑΟ, United Kingdom, and Japan.


Course Conduct

M.Sc. Student Supervising: 03 Nos.
B.Sc. Student Supervising: 06 Nos.

Supervision

Teaching interested courses in the undergraduate level: *Fluid Mechanics * Hydrology *Sessional on Fluid Mechanics *Sessional on Engineering Hydraulics * Engineering Hydraulics *River Engineering
Teaching interested courses in the postgraduate level: *Open Channel Flow *Mathematical Modeling on Fluid Flow *Sediment Transport
  1. Modeling of Spatial and Morphological Changes in Bhairab-Atai-Rupsa River Confluence.

  2. Performance of Bank Protection Works in 911±¬ΑΟ: A case Study of the Padma and Kirtinasha Rivers

  3. Role of Small-scale Water Management Infrastructure on current Agricultural Practices in Polder 30


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