Thesis & Research Papers

2025
  • Julian Peter Biesheuvel, June 2025
    Predicting Arsenic Contamination Hotspots inside Abandoned River Bends in Bangladesh: A Machine Learning Approach
    Master of Science, thesis submitted to the Delft University of Technology.
2022
  • Md Tahsin Hasan, 2022
    Field experiments in Dhaka City on the effectiveness of behavioral nudges in reducing plastic bag use among retail consumers
    PhD research in the Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, University of Rhode Island, USA.
2021
  • Damilola Fikayo Omoseni, September 2021
    Understanding the Interaction between Water Quality, Hand Hygiene, and Covid-19 Risks in Bangladesh
    Dissertation submitted for Master of Science, Division of Computing Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, UK.
  • Daniel John Egwu, September 2021
    Using Satellite Imagery and Local Measurement to Understand Water Quality in Bangladesh
    Dissertation submitted for Master of Science, Division of Computing Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, UK.
  • Melinda Frohlich, September 2021
    Understanding the impacts of climate change in Bangladesh from real-life flood related data
    Dissertation submitted for Master of Science in MSc Big Data, Division of Computing Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, UK.
  • Annemarie Mink, 2021
    Transforming research knowledge into a drinking water app for Bangladesh
    Research Paper, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.
2020
  • Nayantara Elizabeth Thomas, November 2020
    Information and awareness as a means to develop water supply systems in rural and peri-urban Bangladesh. Designing the Knowledge module of the TAPP App
    Design for Interaction - Master Thesis, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.
2018
  • Mathijs Stroober, 2018
    Do-it-Yourself (DIY) workspaces run by local entrepreneurs that transform plastic waste into valuable water and sanitation products
    Research Paper, Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology Delft, the Netherlands.
  • Md Annaduzzaman, September 2018
    Rapid sand filtration based As-safe drinking water supply in an affected area
    Research paper, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.
  • Arushi Gupta, September 2018
    Institutional Reform for Community Participation- Towards Community Adoption of Piped Water Supply Systems in Arsenic Affected Regions of Rural Bangladesh
    Research Paper Master of Science in Engineering and Policy Analysis, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.
  • Mathijs Stroober, 2018
    Searching for water and hygiene related products created by plastic waste
    Research paper, Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology Delft, The Netherlands.
  • Cheng GUO, 2018
    A digital intervention to test water quality in Bangladesh
    Master thesis, Design for interaction, E&SA Department, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.
  • Thom Bremer, Irene Conversano, Lana Klok and Wolke Visser, February 2018
    Joint Master Project ‘Mobile Crowd Participation a research and product-service design for users of safe supply water systems in Bangladesh’
    Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology Delft, The Netherlands.
2017
  • Mathijs Stroober, 2017
    ‘Precious Plastic’ Creating awareness for plastic recycling in Bangladesh
    Master of Science, thesis submitted to the Delft University of Technology.
  • Jessica Abbinett, 2017
    Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices about WASH and Urban Flooding in the Slums of Dhaka Bangladesh
    Master of Public Health in Environmental Health, Faculty of the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, USA.
2016
  • Md. Kamruzzaman, 2016
    An analysis for the green banking policy of Bangladesh Bank and its impact on environment for energy efficiency program at RMG sector
    M.Sc Thesis, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
  • Uddin, M.J. 2016
    Climate Change and Challenges to Infrastructure Development in Coastal Cities of Bangladesh
    M.Sc. Thesis, Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
  • Akter, M. 2016
    Transformation of Lower Turag Basin Area: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis using RS and GIS Technology
    M.Sc. Thesis, Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
2015
  • Gerben Postema, October 2015
    Access to Safe and Reliable Drinking Water in The Karail Slum, Dhaka- An explorative research into drinking water facilities, availability- and quality of drinking water
    Bachelor thesis Civil Engineering, Department Water Management, Delft University of Technology Delft, the Netherlands.
  • Hafsana Yasmin, 2015
    Occupational Health and Safety at Garment Factories in Bangladesh: Perspective of Women Worker
    M.Sc Thesis, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
  • Rahman M.A. 2015
    Drinking Water Supply System in the Coastal Area of Bangladesh: A Case Study of Kamarkhola Union, Dacope, Khulna
    M.Sc. Thesis, Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
  • Mohammed Saiful Islam, 2015
    Understanding people’s perceptions related to the causes of air Pollution at Gazipur city
    M.Sc Thesis in Environmental Studies, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
  • Abu Bakar Siddque, 2015
    A Study on agricultural practices of farmers with different level of access to irrigation water inside Teesta Barrage Irrigation Project
    M.Sc Thesis, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
2014
  • Faruq Ahammad Chowdhury, 2014
    Study on the use of integrated pest management practices in rice field by the farmers in Jailashkar union under Feni district
    M.Sc Thesis in Environmental Studies, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Saiful Islam Tanvir, 2014
    A Study on Fabric Solid Waste in the Knit Apparel Industry of Bangladesh
    M.Sc Thesis, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
2013
  • Christina, 2013
    Assess differences in quality of water that is used for drinking, cooking, and irrigation purposes
    Research Paper, Faculty of the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, USA.
  • M. Shahnin, M. Shilpy, 2013
    The Impact of UPPR Project on Women & Children Behavior Related to WASH in Bangladesh
    M.Sc Thesis, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
  • Siddik, M.A., 2013
    An Analysis of Private Sector Initiatives of Post Cyclone Recovery: a case on Cyclone Sidr
    Research paper, Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
  • Mahbubul Alam, 2013
    A comparative Study on Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and related behavior on the impact of the Urban Partnerships for Poverty Reduction Project o inside and outside embankment of Khowai River at Habiganj Pourashava
    M.Sc Thesis, Uttora University, Bangladesh.
2012
  • Stephen Lawrence Grant, 2012
    The Impacts of Climate Change on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and its Influence on Livelihood and thereby Human Security in Bangladesh
    The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Charlotte Tamason, 2012
    Behavioral influences on cholera transmission: A qualitative study in rural and urban Bangladesh
    Department of International Health, Immunology, and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Siddik, M.A., 2012
    Cyclone Sidr: An Assessment of Housing Sector Damage and Recovery of the Sarankhola Upazila, Bagerhat
    B.Sc. Dissertation, Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
2011
  • M. Khalequzzaman, 2011
    Indoor air pollution and its health impact on women and children in Bangladesh
    PhD Research. Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
  • Alison Clune, 2011
    A cross-sectional study of knowledge and practices related to use of pesticides among vegetable and rice growers in Bangladesh
    Master of Public Health in Global Environmental Health, Faculty of the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, USA.
  • Jacob Hasle Nielsen, 2011
    WASH related diseases, practices and health seeking behavior of the inhabitants in the urban slum areas in Dhaka, before, during and after the 2010 flood and the implications for future development programs especially in the view of Climate change
    M.Sc thesis submitted to University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Hasan, M.A. 2011
    A Study on Cyclone Recovery and Rehabilitation of Hizla Upazila: A Case of Cyclone Sidr
    M.Sc. Thesis, Jagannath University, Bangladesh.
  • March 2011
    Disaster Risk Assessment Methods, Bangladesh case study
    Report as part of a Risk Assessment course in a Master of disaster Management at University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Lund University, Sweden.
  • Musarrat J. Rahman, 2011
    Behavioural Cues Associated with Hand Washing Habit Formation: An Exploratory Study
    Master of Public Health (MPH), Brac University, Bangladesh.
2010
  • Kausar Parvin, January, 2010
    Occupational Hazards Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Female Swing Machine Operators in Garments Factory: Prevalence, Risk & Coping Strategy
    Master of Public Health (MPH), Brac University, Bangladesh.
2008
  • Afrina Karim, December, 2008
    The Current Practice of Health Care Waste Management in Public & Private Care Facilities in Dhaka City
    Master of Public Health (MPH), Brac University, Bangladesh.
2006
  • MA Quaiyum Sarkar, Nasima Akter, Mizanur Rahman, December-2006
    Assessment of Existing Improved Cook Stove in Bangladesh
    Research Paper, Brac University, Bangladesh.
2004
  • Dr. Alok Bhargava, 2004
    Coliforms in the water and hemoglobin concentration are predictors of gastrointestinal morbidity of Bangladeshi children aged 1-10 years
    The Department of Economics, University of Houston, USA.