| Golam Shabbir Sattar | |
|---|---|
| গোলাম সাব্বির সাত্তার | |
 Sattar in 2023 | |
| 24th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rajshahi | |
| In office 29 August 2021 – 8 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | M Abdus Sobhan |
| Succeeded by | Saleh Hasan Naqib |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-12-31) 31 December 1962 (age 61) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse | Professor Tanzima Yeasmin |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Rajshahi (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | Professor |
Golam Shabbir Sattar (born 1962) is a Bangladeshi academic. He is a former vice-chancellor of the University of Rajshahi served during 2021–2024.
Early life and education
Golam Shabbir Sattar was born on 31 December 1962 to Sufia Khatun and Golam Sattar.
In 1984, Sattar graduated from the University of Rajshahi with a B.Sc. degree. He completed an M.Sc. there the following year. He earned an M.Phil. in 1996 from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He received a Ph.D. in 2005 from the University of Rajshahi for his dissertation Combined analysis of geoelectrical and hydrogeological data for the evaluation of groundwater potentiality in Chapai-Nawabganj area of Bangladesh.
Career
Sattar was the chair of the Department of Geology & Mining at the University of Rajshani from 2013 to 2016. He was also the student adviser of the university from 2009 to 2012. He is the director of the Institute of Environmental Science.
Works
His three most cited papers are:
- Kafy, Abdulla - Al; Naim, Md. Nazmul Huda; Subramanyam, Gangaraju; Faisal, Abdullah-Al-; Ahmed, Nessar Uddin; Rakib, Abdullah Al; Kona, Marium Akter; Sattar, Golam Sabbir (August 2021). "Cellular Automata approach in dynamic modelling of land cover changes using RapidEye images in Dhaka, Bangladesh". Environmental Challenges. 4. doi:10.1016/j.envc.2021.100084.
- Sattar, Golam Shabbir; Keramat, Mumnunul; Shahid, Shamsuddin (March 2016). "Deciphering transmissivity and hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer by vertical electrical sounding (VES) experiments in Northwest Bangladesh". Applied Water Science. 6 (1): 35–45. doi:10.1007/s13201-014-0203-9.
- Khan, H. R.; Rahman, K.; Abdur Rouf, A. J. M.; Sattar, G. S.; et al. (September 2007). "Assessment of degradation of agricultural soils arising from brick burning in selected soil profiles". International Journal of Environmental Science & Technology. 4 (4): 471–480. doi:10.1007/BF03325983. hdl:1807/62525.
References
- ^ "Message from Vice-chancellor – Office of the Vice-Chancellor". University of Rajshahi.
- ^ "Prof Sabbir Sattar appointed new VC of RU". The Daily Star. August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- "Prof Golam Shabbir Sattar new RU VC". New Age. August 29, 2021.
- "Prof Golam Sabbir resigns as RU VC". BSS. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- "Archives - Applied Physics and Electronic Engineering". University of Rajshahi.
- "Institute of Environmental Science". University of Rajshahi. March 2, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2021.