Associate Director (Research)

Prof. (Dr) Chandrashekhar Bhuiyan is a researcher in the field of Applied Geosciences. He carried out a part of his doctoral research in Germany through DAAD “Sandwich-model PhD” Fellowship. He has post-PhD research experience at several national and international institutes including School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University and School of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi. He visited University of Cologne, Germany as Visiting Scientist in the year 2009 through DAAD ‘Reinitiation Fellowship’.

Prof. Bhuiyan has carried out extensive research in the field of hydrogeology, extreme hydrology (drought), water resources, water scarcity, and natural hazards. He has authored 35 research articles in reputed international journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He has worked as scientist/ researcher in several national and international projects. Dr. Bhuiyan is affiliated to Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) since 2009 and at present serve the institute as the Associate Director – Research. He is also the Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at SMIT.

Followings are some important credentials of Prof. Bhuiyan.

• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Fellow
• Twenty-seven years (1998 to 2024) of Research Experience at Leading Research Institutes of India and abroad.
• Total 16 years (1990 to 2006) of Education with B.Sc. (Honours) in Geology from University of Burdwan, MTech. from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (formerly University of Roorkee), and Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
• More than 3 years (2006 to 2009) of Post-PhD Research Experience in Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Delhi, and University of Cologne, Germany.
• More than 15 years of Teaching Experience.
• Editorial Board Member of: Geomatics Natural Hazards and Risk (SCI); Frontiers in Water (SCI); International Association of Hydrogeologist Journal - Indian Chapter.
• Reviewer of International Journals: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Environmental Earth Sciences, International Journal of Remote Sensing, Journal of Earth System Science, Journal of Hydrology, Hydrogeology Journal, Hydrological Sciences Journal, Hydrological Processes, Applied Water Science, Water Resources Management, Natural Hazards, Geomatics Natural Hazards and Risk etc.
• Author of 35 articles published in peer-reviewed International Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Book Chapters.
• Member of various Expert Committees of the Government of Sikkim.