Sadhon Chandra Swarnokar
Assistant Professor
Address:
Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
Mr. Swarnokar is a faculty member (Assistant Professor) in Environmental Science Discipline of Khulna University, Bangladesh having key specialization in water-nature-livelihood for around 06 years. His research interest encompasses various range of environmental field, particularly focus on "Hydro-chemical Characterization and Water Quality Issues including "Tidal River Management (TRM), Climate Changes and Livelihood Security" in the southwestern Bengal Delta.
Administrative and Extra-curricular Engagements
- # Assistant Provost of "Jatir Janak Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall" from 10/08/2023 to present 20/08/2024.
- # Member, Environment Awareness Club, Khulna University, Bangladesh
- # Secretary of Shurid Samabesh, Daily Samokal, Khulna
- # Member, Environmental Science Discipline Alumni Association (ESDAA)
- # Member, Bangladesh Poribeshbid Society (BPS)
- # Member of Blood Donation Society in Khulna University (BADHON)
As Resource Person
- December 20-21, 2923
- Conducted session on “Coastal City Resilience and Extreme Heat Action Project (CoCHAP)” [Main theme: Coastal City Resilience: A Way Forward for Sustainability] supported by IFRC, BDRCS, USAID at CSS Ava Centre, Khulna.
- June 27, 2022
- Conducted session "Participatory Climate Action For Vulnerable Brahmaputra-Ganges Basin:Orientation Workshop and Training of Climate Resilience Champions" Supported by PRAGYA and CCEC. (Main theme: Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR)Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR))
As Trainer
- November 2-3, 2024
- Conducted session on “Operation and Maintenance of Water Harvesting System in Coastal Region, Bangladesh” supported by UNDP and Trash Box Ltd [Main theme: The Drinking Water Scenario of Bangladesh and the Basic Concept of "Operation and Maintenance"; The GCA Approach; Operation and Maintenance to Water Solution; Water Management and Governance]
- October 29, 20224
- Conducted session on "Integration of Climate Change Adapting in Agricultural Extension Services: Gaps, Challenges and Way Forward" at Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khulna, Bangladesh for three days training workshop entitled " Training of the Trainers (ToT) on FFS from 29/10/2024 to 31/10/2024
Opinion and Views in Media and Daily Newspaper
- # Waste being dumped near KU's main entrance: The Daily Star on July 31, 2024. (Link: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/waste-being-dumped-near-kus-main-entrance-3665801)
- #Poster pollution plagues Khulna: The Daily Star on June 01, 2023. [Link: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/elections/news/poster-pollution-plagues-khulna-3334576]
- #ভারসাম্যপূর্ণ প্রেমের গল্প বলে যে ক্যাম্পাস: The Daily Kalbela on January 05, 2024. (Link: https://www.kalbela.com/dainikshiksha/campus/53407)
As Guest Speaker
- #"The Impact of Climate Change on the Fisheries Sector and Actions to Take." in Bangladesh Betar, Khulna (July 28, 2024)
- # "Actions to Address the Impact of Climate Change and Reduce Risks." in Bangladesh Betar, Khulna (January 17, 2024)
- # "Actions to Keep the City's Environment Pollution-Free" in Bangladesh Betar, Khulna (February 6, 2023)
Education
Years |
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July 2015-July 2017 |
Master in
Environmental Science (MSc.)
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January 2010-May 2015 |
Bachelor
in Environmental Science (BSc.)
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SCHOLARSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS
# University Grand Commission (UGC) Scholarship
# Junior
High School Scholarship
# Primary
School Scholarship
# Best
student gold-medalist from B.T.G.R Higher Secondary School
# Secured 2nd position on research work
presentation in the “3rd International
Seminar on Earth System Processes, Interruptions and Issues” on April
19-20, 2017 at the University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India.
# Secured 3rd position in “Five Minute Talk (5MT)
Competition”, Life Science School, Khulna University, 2016.
# Awarded
as a champion team player in “Inter Discipline Handball competition”,
Khulna University, 2013.
Conference and Workshop
§ Participated in a "Dissemination Workshop on Prevention of Lead Poisoning" workshop held on October 28, 2024, at CSS Ava Centre, Khulna Collaboration with BD Govt., KUET and UNICEF.
§ Participated on Findings sharing workshop on "Heatwave Anticipatory Actions for the Khulna", held on October 16, 2024, at Castle Salam Hotel, Khulna supported by German Red Cross, IFRC, BDRCS and RCRC.
§ Participated on Regional Validation Workshop on "Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) Assessment of BCRL Project (DAE Part)", held on 30 September, 2024, Conference Room, Regional Office, Department Agricultural Extension, Khulna.
§ Participated and Presented on "Livelihood empowerment through information services, aid support and hands-on-training: a way forward to climate change adaptation and grassroots innovation". International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture and the 4th Agricultural Revolution, held on 19-20 October, 2023, Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University.
§ Participated and Presented on "Exploring gender inequality and climate change nexus for addressing the food and nutrition security of coastal livelihoods. International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture and the 4th Agricultural Revolution, held on 19-20 October, 2023, Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University.
§ Participated and Presented on "Assessing the level of fecal contamination on soil and water from pit and septic tank latrine system - the case of Khulna city, Bangladesh. International Conference on Biotechnology in Sustainable Development 2023 (07-08 October, 2023, Khulna University Premises), Biotechnology Discipline, Khulna University.
§ Participated 6 days’ workshop on “City-wide Risk Assessment workshop in Bagerhat and Satkhira under Coastal City Resilience and Extreme Heat Action Project (CoCHAP), held from 10 September to 15 September, 2023 jointly organized by IFRC Bangladesh, American Red Cross, RCRC Climate Centre, USAID and Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Bangladesh.
§ Participated and Presented on "Assessing the Impact of Waterlogging on Health and Education of Orphans in the Southwest Region of Bangladesh." 1St International Conference on Environment: Climate Change and Ecosystem Restoration (19-20 February, 2022, Khulna University Premises), Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University.
§ Participated and Presented on "Irrigation Water Quality Assessment along the Coastal River Bank: A Case Study at Shailmari River Basin, Southwest Bangladesh. GOBESHONA Global Conference-1, 18th - 24th January, 2021.
§ Participated and Presented on "Hydrochemical Characteristics and Suitability Assessment of Groundwater in the South-west Coastal Region of Bangladesh", 3rd International Seminar on Earth System Processes, Interruptions and Issues, 19-20 April, 2017, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India.
Training and Courses
§ Successfully completed the training program on “Research Design” on 08 May, 2023 organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Khulna University, Bangladesh.
§ Participated in the Hands-on Training course on "Basic Principle, Standard Operating Procedure, Maintenance, Trouble-shooting and Applications of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)" on April 03 and 04, 2023 at Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Central Laboratory (APCRCL), Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
§ Successfully completed "Four (04) Days Training Programme on IELTS Preparation"
from 27 March to 30 March, 2023 jointly organized by Institutional Quality
Assurance Cell (IQAC), University Grants Commission and British Council,
Bangladesh.
§ Successfully completed the Hands-on Training Internship course on “Next Generation Sequencer and Capillary Sequencer” from 29 January to 01 February, 2023, jointly organized by Invent Technologies Ltd, Dhaka and Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Central Laboratory (APCRCL), Khulna University, Bangladesh.
§ Completed Training on “Advanced Program in Web Designing” on June 2022
to September 2022 from Anudip Foundation Skill and Career Development Centre,
India
§ Completed Training on “Certificate in Effective Presentation Skills” from
September 2022 to October 2022 organized by Anudip Foundation Skill and Career Development
Centre, India
§ Participated in the “International Seminar on Biodiversity and Sustainable
Development in the Mekong River Basin” on 30 April, 2022 organized by the joint
collaboration of Kasetsart University, Thailand and Division of Research Administration
and Academic Services.
§ Participated in the Training Program on “Financial Management of Research
Grant” on 09 April 2022 organized by IQAC and KURC, Khulna University.
§
Successfully completed "Training
Program for the Academicians, Module I: Teaching and learning", organized by
CETL, Khulna University, Bangladesh from 04-07 November 2021.
§
Successfully completed "Training
Program on Module II: Teaching, Learning and Assessment" on 02 March 2022,
organized by IQAC, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
§
Participated 3 Days Training
Workshop on "Are your online students engaged?" organized by
Institute for the Development of Online Learning (IDOL) and IQAC, Khulna
University on 17, 19 & 21 January, 2021.
§
Participated 2 Days Training
Workshop on “Motivation and Ability Framework (MOTA): A Feasibility Analysis
Tool to aid Strategic Planning and Implementation.” Jointly organized by CEGIS, IDM of
KUET and Environmental Science Discipline of Khulna University on 23rd and 24th
September 2020 at CSS AVA Center, Khulna.
§ Attended a 2 days training on Pedagogy ‘Teaching and Learning’ (Module I) organized by CETL, Khulna University on 4th & 5th January, 2019.
#Joined the training program on “Participatory Research” organized by Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), New Delhi from 17/07/2017 to 21/07/2017
Water-Nature-Livelihood
Heavy Metal Pollution
Climate Change and Coastal Livelihood
Environmental Remediation
Resource Use Conflicts
Current Research Project/Collaboration
SL | Title | Research Role | Awarded Date | Completion Date | Funding Agency |
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1 | “Participatory Research and Ownership with Technology, Information and Change (PROTIC)” Joint collaboration of Monash university, Polli Sree, Shushilan, DU, BSMRAU, HMDSTU and KU [Position: Research Assistant] | October, 2015 | September, 2016 | International | |
2 | “Reconstructing innovative trajectories for sustainable management of coastal zone of Bangladesh” a joint research project of CEGIS, IHE Delft, BUET and KU [Position: Research Assistant] | October, 2017 | April, 2018 | International | |
3 | Assessment of Drinking Water Quality of Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Center in and around Khulna City Corporation (KCC), Bangladesh, Research Cell of Khulna University, Bangladesh | Principal Investigator | November, 2021 | November, 2022 | National |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
6/2022-Present |
Assistant Professor, Environmental
Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh |
7/2019-6/2022 |
Lecturer,
Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh |
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
11/2021 - Present |
Principal Investigator- Assessment of Drinking Water Quality of Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Center in and around Khulna City Corporation (KCC), Bangladesh, Research Cell of Khulna University, Bangladesh |
02/2021 – 03/2021 |
Consultant (Environmentalist: Sustainability Concern Limited) – IEE in Mongla Power Pack Economic Zone, Mongla |
10/2017 - 04/2018 |
Research Assistant: “Reconstructing innovative trajectories for sustainable management of coastal zone of Bangladesh”, a joint research project under the Strategic Delta Planning project with the collaboration of CEGIS, IHE Delft, BUET and Khulna University. |
09/2015 – 09/2016 |
Research Assistant: “Participatory Research and Ownership
with Technology, Information and Change (PROTIC)” initiated by Oxfam
with the collaboration of Monash University, Polli Sree, Shushilan, KU,
DU, BSMRAU and HSTU. |
2015
Research Assistant on a research project under University of Southampton, UK “Participatory modelling for conceptual system dynamic model of socio-ecological system in Bangladesh Delta” from 10/02/2015 to 10/05/2015.
Research Assistant on a sub-project entitled “Sustainable yield of ecosystem services based shrimp aquaculture and its suitability as livelihood adaptation option in the context of climate change: a case study of southwest coastal Bangladesh”, under (DECCMA) Project, from 01/07/2015 to 31/12/2015.
Research Assistant on a doctoral study “Understanding and Measuring Responsiveness of Human Resource for Health in Rural Bangladesh”, under Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore, Maryland, USA in association with BRAC University, from 15/12/2014 to 15/02/ 2015.
2014
Research Assistant on sanitation and hygiene of Kyoto University, Japan entitled “Relation between Drinking Water Quality and Behavioral Pattern of Community People in Khulna City Corporation (KCC), Khulna”, from 10th August to 23th October 2014
Volunteer Assistant from 1st January to 30th December 2014 for the project entitled ‘‘Assessment and Evaluation of the Natural Water Suitability for Irrigation in and around Sailmari River, Khulna’’.
Responsible as data enumerator for traffic volume survey and writing report about “Environmental and Socio-economic monitoring of Khulna 1320MW Coal based Thermal Power Plant”, from 10th March 2014 to 21th October 2014
# Secured 2nd position on research work presentation in the “3rd International Seminar on Earth System Processes, Interruptions and Issues” on April 19-20, 2017 at the University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India.
# Awarded as a champion team player in “Inter Discipline Handball competition”, Khulna University, 2013.
# Best student gold-medalist from B.T.G.R Higher Secondary School in 2006.
Supervision
As Resource Person
- June 27, 2022
Conducted session "Participatory Climate Action For Vulnerable Brahmaputra-Ganges Basin:Orientation Workshop and Training of Climate Resilience Champions" Supported by PRAGYA and CCEC. (Main theme: Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR)Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR))
coming soon...
Publication List (Journal Articles )
- 2024:-
Swarnokar, S. C., Ahamed, M. J., Masud, A. A. , Rahman, M. M. (2024). Assessing the state and livelihood opportunities towards sustainable and ecosystem-based approaches: insight from Keter Beel area of southern Bangladesh. Colombo Geographer Journal [Accepted on 01 April, 2024].
- 2023:-
Mou, S. I., Swarnokar, S. C., Ghosh, S., Ridwan, M. T., & Ishtiak, K. F. (2023). Assessment of Drinking Water Quality Served in Different Restaurants at Islam Nagor Road Adjacent to Khulna University Campus, Bangladesh. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 11, 252-267. https://doi.org/10.4236/gep.2023.119017
[* Corresponding author]
Mou, S. I., Ridwan, M. T., Swarnokar, S. C., Ishtiak, K. F. (2023). Assessment of Water Quality using Water Quality Index in Jhapjhapia River, Khulna, Bangladesh. American Journal of Water Resources, 11(3), 112-119. https://doi.org/10.12691/ajwr-11-3-4
[* Corresponding author]
Ishtiak, K. F., Swarnokar, S. C., Ahmed, M.R. (2023). Exploring the Socio-economic Condition and Livelihood Vulnerability of Coastal People in Southwest Bangladesh. BAUET Journal, 4 (1), 1-17. https://journal.bauet.ac.bd/volume-04-issue-01/
[* Corresponding author]
2022:-
- Mohnaz, F., Mou, S. I., Hassan, N., Swarnokar, S. C., Ashik-Ur-Rahman, M. and Luna, M.N.N. (2022). Characterization of Solid Waste Leachate and Its Impact on Surface Water Quality: A Case Study at Rajbandh, Khulna, Bangladesh. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.9734/ARRB/2022/v37i530504
- Sultana, Z., Mallick, B., Biswas, B., Swarnokar, S. C., Biswas, D., Brahma, P. P., ... & Tamim, M. Y. (2022). Role of gender and political connectedness after extreme events in coastal Bangladesh. Climate Action, 1(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44168-022-00008-3
- 2020:-
- Swarnokar, S. C., Ashik-Ur-Rahman, M., & Mou, S. I. (2020). Conflict of resource use among different livelihood group in coastal villages of south-western Bengal Delta, Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 15(7), 1089-1099. https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.150713
- 2019:-
- Swarnokar, S. C., Hassan, N., Rahman, M., Islam, M. M., & Ara, M. H. (2019). Assessment of Groundwater Quality in a Tidal River Basin of the Ganges Delta in Bangladesh. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 7, 131-151. https://doi.org/10.4236/gep.2019.75013
- 2018:-
- Al Masud, M.M., Moni, N.N., Azad, A.K. and Swarnokar, S.C. (2018). Impact of Tidal River Management on Livestock in the Ganges - Brahmaputra Basin, Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Sciences, 6(5), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.19080/JDVS.2018.06.555696
- 2016:-
- Islam, M.M., Azad, A.K., Ara, M.H. Rahman, M., Hassan, N., Swarnokar, S.C. and Rabeya, I. (2016). Environmental Study on a Coastal River of Bangladesh with Reference to Irrigation Water Quality Assessment: A Case Study on Shailmari River, Khulna. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 4, 41- 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/gep.2016.410003
- 2024:-
- Swarnokar, S. C., Kumar, U., Rahman, M. M., Mou, S. I., & Ishtiak, K. F. (2024). Aquaculture Practices in the Saline-Prone Coastal Region of Bangladesh: Opportunities and Threats for Socio-Economic and Environmental Aspects. In New Advancements in Geomorphological Research: Issues and Challenges in Quantitative Spatial Science (pp. 409-421). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. (Link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-64163-3_23)
Articles/Abstracts in Conference/Seminar/Workshop
- 2024:-
Swarnokar, S.C., Ritu, M.R., Ahmed, M.R., Mou, S.I. and Dhar, P.K. (2024). Assessment of Drinking Water Quality of Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Centers in Khulna City Corporation (KCC), Bangladesh. 2nd International Conference on Environment: Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University.
Sohanur, M., Swarnokar, S.C., Das, T.K. and Hasan, M.R. (2024). A Comprehensive Analysis of Heavy Metals in Street Dust and Associate Health Risks in Narayanganj City Corporation, Bangladesh. 2nd International Conference on Environment: Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University.
Jahan, S., Ahmed, M.R., Islam, R., Alam, K.M. and Swarnokar, S.C. (2024). Assessing the Livelihood and Occupational Health Hazard of the Ship-building Industry Workers: A Case Study in Khulna Dockyard. 2nd International Conference on Environment: Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University.
Shuvo, M.R.I., Mou, S.I., Ridwan, M.T., Firoz, A.B., Khan, M.M.M., Dip, K.U.S. and Swarnokar, S.C. (2024). Water Quality and Sanitation Facilities in Khulna Slum: A Multifaceted Assessment. 2nd International Conference on Environment: Time for Nature and Natural Resource Management. Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University.
- 2023:-
*Swarnokar, S.C., Khan, M.W., Parvez, M.S., Mou, S.I., Ishtiak, K.F. (2023). Livelihood empowerment through information services, aid support and hands-on-training: a way forward to climate change adaptation and grassroots innovation. International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture and the 4th Agricultural Revolution, held on 19-20 October, 2023, Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University.
- *Swarnokar, S.C., Ahmed, M.J., Mou, S.I., Khan, M.W., Rahim, F.B. (2023). Assessing the level of fecal contamination on soil and water from the pit and septic tank latrine system - the case of Khulna city, Bangladesh. International Conference on Biotechnology in Sustainable Development 2023 (07-08 October, 2023, Khulna University Premises), Biotechnology Discipline, Khulna University.
Ishtiak, K.F. and Swarnokar, S.C. (2023). Exploring gender inequality and climate change nexus for addressing the food and nutrition security of coastal livelihoods. International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture and the 4th Agricultural Revolution, held on 19-20 October, 2023, Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University.
- 2022:-
- Al Masud, M.M. and Swarnokar, S.C. (2022). Assessing the Impact of Waterlogging on Health and Education of Orphans in the Southwest Region of Bangladesh. International Conference on Environment: Climate Change and Ecosystem Restoration held on 19-20 February, 2022, Khulna University Premises), Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University.
- 2021:-
- *Swarnokar, S.C., Rahman M., and Hassan, N. (2021). Irrigation Water Quality Assessment along the Coastal River Bank: A Case Study at Shailmari River Basin, Southwest Bangladesh. GOBESHONA Global Conference-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 18th - 24th January, 2021.
- 2017:-
- *Swarnokar, S.C. and Hassan, N. (2017). Hydrochemical Characteristics and Suitability Assessment of Groundwater in the South-west Coastal Region of Bangladesh, 3rd International Seminar on Earth System Processes, Interruptions and Issues, 19-20 April, 2017, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, India.
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