Safiur Rahman
Atomic Energy Center, Bangladesh
Biography
Safiur Rahman is presently working as a principal scientific officer (PSO) in the field of environmental analytical chemistry at Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. He received his MASc and PhD in Environmental Engineering at Dalhousie University, Canada. He has B.Sc., M.Sc. and M.Phil Degrees in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, where he was the recipient of “Gold Medal†in recognition of his distinguished academic accomplishments. He has extensive research experience at Dalhousie University (2005-2014) and at St. Mary’s University (during 2004-2005). He has a good number of research papers, book chapters. His expertise is in the areas of drinking water quality improvement, and environmental restoration. Before coming to Canada, Mr. Rahman worked as a scientist for Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) from 2000 to 2005. During that period, Mr. Rahman carried out research works related to the distribution and environmental impacts of toxic trace elements in surface and ground water of Bangladesh. He has got experience of working with the scientists of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), International Atomic Energy (IAEA). He is a member of Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia (APENS), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Water Work Association (AWWA), Canadian Water Network (CWN), Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (CSCE), Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Scientists Association (BAESA), and Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB).