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  • Dr Saidur R. Chowdhury, P.Eng, QP

  • Job Title :

    Assistant Professor

  • College :

    College of Engineering


  • Department :

    Civil Engineering


Dr.  Saidur R.  Chowdhury is  an  Assistant  Professor in the Civil  Engineering  Department  at  Prince  Mohammad  Bin Fahd  University  (PMU), Al  Khobar,  Saudi  Arabia. He completed  his  PhD  in  Environmental  and  Geo-Environmental Engineering at Western University (UW) in Canada. His doctoral  dissertation  investigated  the performance  of  different  iron  oxide  nanoparticles  and recycled  waste  products  for contaminated water and site treatment. Dr. Chowdhury is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the province of Ontario in Canada. Dr. Chowdhury has over two years of postdoctoral experience at both Western and Simpson Environmental  Corporation  in Burlington,  Ontario  as  well  as  University  of Saskatchewan.  He  also  worked  as an Environmental Research Manager at Toronto Inspection Ltd. in Canada.  He  has  published  scientific  papers  in  refereed journals, and  international  conference  proceedings,  as  well  as technical  reports  for  different environmental consulting companies in Canada. UW has acknowledged his research contribution by honoring him with the prestigious R.M. Quigley Award (2011) for Research Excellence. 

Dr. Chowdhury has been involved in designing remediation methods for contaminated sites in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, Canada. He is registered with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to act as a Qualified Person (QP) for Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and treatment under Ontario Regulation 153/04. His research interests are in the general areas of environmental and geo-environmental engineering; the application of nanomaterials for environmental remediation technologies; recycled waste products for environmental remediation; the development of reactive media for water or wastewater treatment; and resource recovery. Dr. Chowdhury is also interested in studying the occurrence, fate, and transport of contaminants in natural and engineered systems. His career vision is to design, analyze, and develop reactive media for environmental remediation and to propose tools for the restoration of contaminated environments.

 

  • Ph.D in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Western Ontario; London ON; Canada.
  • M.E.Sc in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Western Ontario; London ON; Canada.

 

Technical Report

  1. Chowdhury, S.R., (2017). An evaluation of environmental quality and soil disposal options at 289-293 Coldwater Road West, Orillia, Ontario. Prepared for Choice Properties REIT, 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario.
  2. Chowdhury, S.R., Goel, S., (2017). Analytical results of the soil geochemistry at Millway Avenue and Apple Mill Road, Vaughan, Ontario. P: 4657-17-CA-MW. Prepared for Coco Paving Inc., 949 Wilson Ave, Toronto ON M3K 1G2.
  3. Koneru,R., Chowdhury, S.R., (2016). Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessment for 200 Madison Avenue Toronto, Ontario. Prepared for Madison View Homes Inc. 202-268 Lakeshore Road East. Mississauga, Ontario.
  4. Chowdhury,  S.R.,  and  Yanful,  E.K.,  (2014).  Development  and evaluation  of  technologies  for  treating  aluminium  contaminated water  in  the  cities  of  kirovsk,  Apatite  and  Monchegorsk  in Northwest  Russia.  Prepared for Simpson Environmental Corporation, Burlington, Canada.

 

Book chapter

 

  1. Siddiquee, M.N., Chowdhury, S.R., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, S.M., Razzak, S.A., (2023). Energy Recovery from Municipal Wastewater Sludge. Solid Waste Management: Chemical Approaches, edited by Chauhan and Sevda. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis Group. FL 33487, USA. E-book ISBN: 9781003189602. DOI:10.1201/9781003189602-15
  2. Akter, R., Bari, J.B.A., Chowdhury, S.R., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, S.M., (2023). Environmental aspects of Biomass-based Supercapacitors. Biomass‐Based Supercapacitors: Design, Fabrication and Sustainability. Book Chapter 2. Wiley Publication. E- ISBN: 9781119866435, https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119866435.ch2. 
  3. Akter, R., Bhuiyan, M.R.H., Chowdhury, S.R., Rahman, M.M., Rahman, S.M., (2023). Biomass Utilization in Supercapacitors for Circular Economy. Biomass-Based Supercapacitors: Design, Fabrication and Sustainability. . Book Chapter 3. Wiley Publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119866435.ch3

 

Articles published in journals

 

  1. Islam, M.S., Chowdhury, S.R., Islam, M.M., (2024). Fuzzy Approach to Assess Critical Factors Affecting Conventional Wastewater Treatment Plants (CWTP) Design and Construction. Journal of Infrastructure Systems. ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 30(1): 04023039. DOI: 10.1061/JITSE4.ISENG-2269. Impact factor-3.2. (Scopus and Q2). 

  2. Chowdhury, S.R., Razzak, A.A., Hassan, I., Hossain, S.M.J., Hossain, M.M., (2023). Microplastics in Freshwater and Drinking Water: Sources, Impacts, Detection, and Removal Strategies. Journal of Water Air and Soil Pollution, 234, 673. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-023-06677-y. Impact factor-2.984 (Q2). Accepted on Sept 29, 2023. 

  3. Khan, Z.A., Chowdhury, S.R., Mitra, B., Mozumder, M.S.,  Elhaj, A.I., Salami, B.A., Rahman, M.M., and Rahman S.M., (2023). Analysis of Industrial Symbiosis case studies and its potential in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Cleaner Production. 385, 135536.  Impact factor- 11.072. (Q1); Cited by 1* https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135536

  4. Ahmed, D., Dernayka, S., Chowdhury, S.R., Asiz, A., and Ayadat, T., (2023). Sustainable timber building and its carbon emission analysis in the LINE-NEOM.  Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. Accepted on September, 2023. DOI:10.1080/15376494.2023.2262978. Impact factor- 3.338 (Scopus and Q2).

  5. Khasawneh, M. A., Dernayka, S., & Chowdhury, S. R., (2023). Physical properties of crumb rubber modified asphalt binders and environmental impact consideration. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2023.2248969

  6. Chowdhury, S.R., (2023). Recycled smelter slags for in situ and ex situ treatment – current knowledge and opportunities. Processes 2023, 11(3), 783; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11030783. Impact factor-3.35 (Scopus and Q2) https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/11/3/783

  7. Rahman, M.M., Rahman, M.S., Chowdhury, S.R., Elhaj, A.,  Razzak, S.A.R, Shoaib, S.A., Islam, M.K., Islam, M.M.,  Rushd, S., and Rahman, S.M., (2022). Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Industrial Processes and Product Use Sector of Saudi Arabia—An Emerging Challenge. Sustainability 2022, 14, 7388. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14127388. Impact factor-3.889. (Scopus and Q1) Cited by 5*

  8. Alnaser, Z.H.A., Chowdhury, S.R. & Razzak, S.A. (2023). Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities and Sustainability. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 48 (7), 8801–8817. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-022-07411-2.  Impact factor- 2.807 (Scopus and Q1)

  9. Hassan, I., Chowdhury, S.R., Prihartato, P.K., and Razzak, S. A., (2021). Wastewater treatment using constructed wetland: current trends and future potential. Processes 2021, 9, 1917. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9111917; Impact factor-2.847.
  10. Chowdhury, S.R., Yanful, E.K., (2020). An experimental study on Reactive Filter bed for Aluminium Removal from water. Water and Environment Journal. Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Published on May 15, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/wej.12584.
  11. Chowdhury, S.R., Yanful, E.K., (2020). Application of recycling waste products for ex situ and in situ water treatment methods. Environmental Technology. 41(7), 878-889, DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1513078. Impact factor-1.79
  12. Chowdhury, S.R., Ayadat, T., Asiz, A., (2020). Rubric-based scoring for engineering senior design course assessment and grading.  World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education (WTETE). 18(4). Appected on Nov 5, 2020. (Scopus and Q1).
  13. Chowdhury, S.R., Alhelal, F., Alahmadi, M., Alqahtani, N., Alkhaldi, A., Asiz, A., (2020). An overview on major design constraints, impact and challenges for a wastewater treatment plant. J. Environ. Treat. Tech. 9 (1), 7-16. (Scopus and Q4) Cited by 2*. https://doi.org/10.47277/JETT/9(1)16.
  14. Ayadat, T., Ahmed, D., Chowdhury, S.R., Asiz, A., (2020). Measurable performance indicators of student learning outcomes: a case study.  Global Journal of Engineering Education. 22 (1), 40-50. DOI. GJEE/Publish/TOCVol22No1.html. (Scopus and Q1).
  15. Appels, M.W., Wall, S.N., Barbour, L., Hendry, M.J., Chowdhury, S.R.,  (2017).  Oxidation and salt generation within reclaimed shale overburden at an oil sands mine near Fort McMurray,  Alberta,  Canada.  Mine Water and the Environment. 36(4), 479-494. DOI 10.1007/s10230-017-0454-4. Impact factor-1.53 Cited by 6*
  16. Chowdhury, S.R., Yanful, E.K., and Pratt, A.R., (2014). Recycling of nickel smelter slag for arsenic remediation- an experimental study. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 21, 10096–10107.  Impact factor-2.757 Cited by 12*
  17. Chowdhury, S.R., Yanful, E.K., and Pratt, A.R., (2012). Chemical states in XPS and Raman analysis during removal of Cr(VI) from contaminated water by mixed maghemite–magnetite nanoparticles. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 235–236, 246–256. Impact factor-4.836; Cited by 145*
  18. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2013). Kinetics of cadmium (II) uptake by mixed maghemite-magnetite nanoparticles. Journal of Environmental Management. 129, 642-651. Impact factor-4.01; Cited by 38*
  19. Chowdhury, S.R., Yanful, E.K., and Pratt, A.R., (2011). Arsenic removal from aqueous solutions by mixed magnetite-maghemite nanoparticles. Environmental Earth Sciences, 64 (2), 411-423. ISSN 1866-6280. Impact factor-1.76; Cited by 96*
  20. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2011). Arsenic removal from aqueous solutions by adsorption on magnetite nanoparticles. Water and Environment Journal. 25(3), 429-437. Impact factor-1.134; Cited by 54*
  21. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2010). Arsenic and chromium removal by mixed magnetite-maghemite nanoparticles and the effect of phosphate on removal. Journal of Environmental Management. 91(11), 2238-2247. Impact factor-4.01; Cited by 387* 
  22. Sharmin, R., and Chowdhury, S.R., (2016). A review on the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products from wastewater. International Journal of Scientific Research 5 (4), 33-35. Cited by 2*
  23. Ayadat, A., Ahmed, D., Chowdhury, S.R., Asiz, A., (2020). Measurable performance indicators of student learning outcomes: a case study. Global Journal of Engineering Education. 22 (1)
  24. Alam, M. J.B., Sharmin, R., Chowdhury, S.R., and Munna, G.M., (2005). Exposure of pesticides in formulating plant and associated risk: the issue of workers’ health. Bangladesh J. Environmental Science 11 (2), 315-318. BAED ISSN 15619206
  25. Iqbal, M., Alam, M.J.B., Chowdhury, S. R., Sharmin, R., and Chowdhuary, R.K., (2005).   Manufacturing process of cement in Chattak Cement Industry and its impacts on Surma river water quality. Bangladesh J. Environmental Science 11 (2), 284-289. BAED ISSN 15619206
  26. Alam, M.J.B., Chowdhuary, R.K., Sharmin, R., Chowdhury, S.R., and Moyen, Z., (2005). Treatability of atrazine using wood charcoal. Bangladesh J. Environmental Science 11 (1), 215-219. BAED ISSN 15619206


Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Chowdhury, S.R. (2022). Characteristics and Adsorption Capacities of Recycled Waste Products for Contaminated Water Treatment. 3rd International Conference on Water and Environmental Engineering (iCWEE2022), 27-30 Nov 2022, Sydney, Australia. Accepted.
  2. Chowdhury, S.R. Zainab H. A. Alnaser. (2022). Groundwater Contamination and Remediation in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 3rd International Conference on Water and Environmental Engineering (iCWEE2022), 27-30 Nov 2022, Sydney, Australia. Accepted.
  3. Salman, A., Ayadat, T., Chowdhury, S.R., Ouda, O., Ahmed, D., and Asiz, A., (2018). Analysis of Learning Outcomes Measure: A case study of Civil Engineering Department at PMU. 2nd International Conference on Emerging Research for Sustainable Economic Development (2nd ERSED-2018), Bahrain. March 06-07, 2018. ISBN: 978-969-7599-01-1.
  4. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2014). A laboratory column study of arsenic transport and sorption by recycled Nickel smelter slag.  Geo Regina-2014, Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), Regina, SK, Canada.
  5. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2008). Application of nano-scale magnetite particles for arsenic contaminated groundwater remediation. Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA), 13th Canadian National Conference & 4th Policy Forum on Drinking Water Conference Proceedings.  448-468.
  6. Chowdhury, S.R., Chowdhuary, R.K., Mahzuz, H.M.A., Chowdhury, M.A.I., Sharmin, R., Faruque, S.B., and Saleem, S.M., (2008). Feasibility study of a composting plant in Sylhet City. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Solid Waste Management- Waste Safe 2008. Khulna, Bangladesh.
  7. Hoque, M.A., Chowdhury, S. R., and Islam, M. F., (2004). Effect of unplanned urbanization on air quality -a case study in Sylhet City.  Published in International Symposium on Environmental Management (ISEM), BUET, 7-16.
  8. Alam, M. J.B., Chowdhury, S.R., Reza, I., and Rahman, A.M., (2007). Management of effluent from textile industries; Proceedings of International Conference and Exhibition on Water and Wastewater Treatment (Asia Pro Eco Project INNOWA Results), 135-139.

 

Poster or Technical Presentation

  1. Chowdhury, S.R., Addai, M.K., and Yanful, E.K., (2020). Toxic metals adsorption from   water by recycling waste product. 6th Water Arabia Conference and Exhibition, Feb 11-13 2020. http://www.sawea.org/pdf/2020/12-February-2020/Chowdhury.pdf.
  2. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2008). Application of nano-scale magnetite particles for arsenic contaminated groundwater remediation. 13th Canadian National Conference & 4th Policy Forum on Drinking Water. Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA).
  3. Chowdhury, S.R., and Yanful, E.K., (2013). Application of mixed iron oxide nanoparticles for the removal of toxic heavy metals from subsurface. Environmental Health-2013, Elsevier; March 3th-6th; Boston, USA.

 

  • American Water Works Association
  • American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
  • Ontario Water Works Association
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng); Professional Engineers Ontario, Canada

 

 

Google Scholar

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Scopus  link:

https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36143739500

Sustainable Engineering (CVEN 3344),

Environmental Engineering Fundamental (CVEN3331),

Water and Wastewater Treatment (CVEN 4333),

Air Pollution and Control (CVEN 4334),

Engineering Geology (CVEN 3323),

Hydraulic Engineering (CVEN 3332),

Engineering Mechanics-I (GEEN 2311)

Materials in Civil Engineering (CVEN 3322)

 

 

Current Research Projects

 

  • Recycled waste materials and resource recovery
  • Different reactive media for in situ ex situ water and wastewater treatment;
  • Characterization and remediation of soil and groundwater systems;
  • Emerging Contaminants in water and wastewater: detection, fate and transport and removal mechanisms.
  • Transport and retention of nanoparticles into the subsurface environment
  • Bioremediation technology for petroleum wastewater
  • Vapor instruction and contaminated plume study

 

****Any collaboration for the scientific projects ( mentioned in the above list) is highly appreciated. Please contact Dr. Saidur at schowdhury1@pmu.edu.sa