Associate Professor
Faculty of Science
About
I have 8 years industry and 13 years teaching experience. I have diverse academic background which enables me to teach and carry out research in wide range of topics relates to Geology, Geophysics and Petroleum Geosciences. I have substantial understanding of cutting edge technology concerning petroleum exploration, development and management. My other domain of interest includes Groundwater Geology and Environmental Geology.
Teaching Area
- Petroleum Geology & Geochemistry, Production Geology
- Petroleum Prospect Assessment, Oil and Gas Field Study
- Exploration Geophysics, Advanced Seismic Interpretation
- Subsurface Mapping, Well Log Interpretation, Petrophysics
- Physical Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology
- Stratigraphy and Sedimentology, Structural Geology,
Current Research
- Seismic Interpretation and Well Log Analysis, Subsurface Mapping
- Source and Reservoir Rock Characterization, Reservoir Quality/Diagenesis,
- Sequence Stratigraphy, Sedimentology
- Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology
Research Interests
- Seismic Interpretation and Well Log Analysis, Subsurface Mapping
- Source and Reservoir Rock Characterization, Reservoir Quality/Diagenesis,
- Sequence Stratigraphy, Sedimentology
- Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology
Publications
- Farhaduzzaman, M., Wan Hasiah, A., Islam, M. A. & Pearson, M. J., 2013. Organic facies variations and hydrocarbon generation potential of the Permian coals and related sediments, Barapukuria and Dighipara Basins, NW Bangladesh. Journal of Petroleum Geology, v.36 (2), pp. 117-138. (ISI/Scopus cited Wiley publication; Q2)
- Farhaduzzaman, M., Wan Hasiah, A., Islam, M. A. & Pearson, M.J., 2012. Source rock potential of the organic-rich shales in the Tertiary Bhuban and Boka Bil Formations, Bengal Basin, Bangladesh. Journal of Petroleum Geology, v. 35(4), pp. 357-376. (ISI/Scopus cited Wiley publication; Q2)
- Farhaduzzaman, M., Wan Hasiah, A. & Islam, M. A., 2012. Depositional environment and hydrocarbon source potential of the Permian Gondwana coals from the Barapukuria Basin, Northwest Bangladesh. International Journal of Coal Geology, v. 90-91, pp.162-179. (ISI/Scopus cited Elsevier publication; Q1)
- Islam, M. A., 2010. Petrophysical Evaluation of Subsurface Reservoir Sandstones of Bengal Basin, Bangladesh. Journal of the Geological Society of India, v. 76, pp. 621-631. (ISI/Scopus cited Springer publication; Q4)
- Islam, M. A., 2009. Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality of Bhuban sandstones (Neogene),Titas Gas Field, Bengal Basin, Bangladesh. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, v. 35, pp. 89 -100. (ISI/Scopus cited Elsevier publication; Q1)