A.S.M. WOOBAIDULLAH

Research Areas

Dr. A. S. M. Woobaidullah's research focuses on exploration geophysics, hydrogeology, engineering geology, and environmental geophysics, with particular emphasis on groundwater exploration, seismic hazard assessment, and subsurface characterization. His work extensively investigates electrical resistivity, shallow seismic methods, geophysical well logging, and geotechnical surveys for groundwater management, infrastructure development, and natural resource exploration. He has conducted significant research on saltwater intrusion, coastal hydrogeology, environmental impact assessment (EIA), arsenic contamination, and climate change impacts on Bangladesh's coastal ecosystems. His recent research also includes sequence stratigraphy, hydrocarbon prospect evaluation, earthquake and seismic risk assessment, and ground subsidence analysis, contributing to sustainable resource management and disaster risk reduction in Bangladesh.

Selected Publications

• Sarker, B. K., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Islam, M. A., Tushar, M. N., & Haider, S. S. N. (2025). Dynamic Reservoir Characterization Using Production Data in the Haripur Field, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 18, 147. This study focuses on reservoir characterization and production data analysis to improve hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir management in Bangladesh. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-025-12288-0
• Islam, M. R., Mia, M. B., Jamil, M. N., Chowdhury, M., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2025). Spatiotemporal Changes of Land Use, Land Surface Temperature and Urban Heat Island in Bogura District Using Multispectral Satellite Images. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science, 51(1), 19–38. This research examines land use change, urban heat island effects, and land surface temperature dynamics using remote sensing and GIS techniques. https://doi.org/10.3329/jasbs.v51i1.82788
• Rahman, M. A., Rahman, M., Islam, M. A., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Jahan, I., Hossain, M. N., Murad, M. T., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Interpretation of 2D Seismic Sections and Well Log Data to Evaluate the Reservoir Petrophysical Properties of the Saldanadi Gas Field, Bangladesh. Acta Geophysica (Springer). (Under Review). This study evaluates reservoir petrophysical properties through integrated seismic interpretation and well-log analysis to support hydrocarbon exploration.
• Choiti, L. A., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., & Hossain, S. (2025). Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis for Hydrocarbon Prospectivity of the Kamta Structure in the Foredeep Region of the Bengal Basin. Heliyon, 11(10), e43369. The research investigates sequence stratigraphy and depositional systems to assess hydrocarbon potential in the Bengal Basin.
• Alam, A. K. M. B., Fujii, Y., Dipu, N. H., Chakma, T., Neogi, P., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., & Abdullah, R. A. (2023). Potential Carboxymethyl Cellulose Solution to Increase Shale Stability. Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio). This research explores innovative shale stabilization techniques for improving drilling efficiency and wellbore stability. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44417-8
• Hossain, M. I. S., Alam, M. S., Biswas, P. K., Rana, M. S., Sultana, M. S., Zaman, M. N., Samad, M. A., Rahman, M. J., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2023). Integrated Satellite Imagery and Electrical Resistivity Analysis of Underground Mine-Induced Subsidence and Associated Risk Assessment of Barapukuria Coal Mine, Bangladesh. Environmental Earth Sciences, 82, 537. The study integrates remote sensing and geophysical techniques to assess mining-induced land subsidence and associated environmental risks. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-023-11215-4
• Islam, M. A., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2022). Integrated Study of CO₂ Sequestration and CO₂-Enhanced Oil Recovery (CO₂-EOR) in Oil Reservoir by Compositional Simulation. The Dhaka University Journal of Sciences, 70(2), 1–6. This paper evaluates carbon sequestration and enhanced oil recovery techniques through compositional reservoir simulation.
• Basri, R., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Hossain, D., & Bhuiyan, M. A. H. (2023). Outcrop Analogy with the Subsurface Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospectivity of Jaintiapur and Adjacent Areas in North-East Bangladesh. Journal of Natural Gas Geoscience. The research applies outcrop analogues to better understand subsurface geology and hydrocarbon prospectivity in northeastern Bangladesh.
• Islam, M. A., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2022). Challenges and Opportunities in Oil Rim Reservoir Development. The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 10(3), Special Issue, 85–88. This publication discusses technical challenges and development strategies for oil rim reservoirs.
• Hasan, M. Y., Ahmed, M. T., Monira, M. U., Biswas, B. K., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Samad, M. A., Ahmed, F. F., Rifat, M. S. I., Noman, M. A. A., Kakon, J. F., & Faruque, M. J. (2021). Intrusion of Salt Water and Hydrochemical Processes in the Aquifer System of Coastal Bangladesh: A Case Study of Satkhira and Bagerhat Districts. Journal of Applied Geochemistry (Elsevier). This study investigates saltwater intrusion, groundwater hydrochemistry, and coastal aquifer dynamics to support sustainable groundwater management in Bangladesh.
• Hossain, M. I. S., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., & Rahman, M. J. (2021). Reservoir Characterization and Identification of New Prospect in the Srikail Gas Field Using Wireline and Seismic Data. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 11, 2481–2495. This study integrates wireline log and seismic data to characterize reservoir properties and identify new hydrocarbon prospects in the Srikail Gas Field, Bangladesh.
• Hasan, M. Y., Ahmed, M. T., Aziz, A. A., Hossain, M. A., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Biswas, P. K., & Haque, M. N. (2021). Optimization of Fuel Properties in Two Different Peat Reserve Areas Using Surface Response Methodology and Square Regression Analysis. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer). This research evaluates peat resources and optimizes fuel properties using advanced statistical modeling to support sustainable bioenergy development. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-021-01656-x
• Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Islam, M. A., Hossain, M. Z., & Islam, M. S. (2020). Geo-Electrical Resistivity Survey for Fresh Groundwater Investigation in Mirsharai Economic Zone, Chattogram, in the South-Eastern Coastal Areas of Bangladesh. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, 60, 181–194. This study applies electrical resistivity surveying to identify freshwater aquifers in coastal Bangladesh, providing valuable information for sustainable groundwater exploration and water resource management. https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v60i0.31262
• Islam, M. T., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2020). Surface Resistivity Sounding and Borehole Data Analysis for the Evaluation of Aquifer Characteristics of the Southern Districts of Barguna and Patuakhali, Bangladesh. Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 8 (2019), 1–8. This study integrates surface resistivity sounding and borehole data to evaluate aquifer characteristics and groundwater potential in the coastal regions of Bangladesh.
• Rahman, M. M., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2020). Groundwater Resources Exploration in a Hillock Valley at Leda Refugee Camp, Teknaf Using Electrical Resistivity Soundings. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(2). The research applies electrical resistivity methods to identify groundwater resources for sustainable water supply in refugee settlements. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-5056-y
• Parvin, A., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2019). Incorporation of Sequence Stratigraphy in Gas Reservoir Correlation: A Case Study. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science, 45(2), 209–216. This paper demonstrates the application of sequence stratigraphy for improving gas reservoir correlation and geological interpretation.
• Parvin, A., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., & Rahman, M. J. (2019). Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis of the Surma Group in X Gas Field, Surma Basin, Bengal Delta. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, 58 (Special Issue), 39–52. The study investigates depositional sequences and reservoir architecture to enhance hydrocarbon exploration in the Surma Basin.
• Ahmed, M. T., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Quamruzzaman, C., Hossain, R., Islam, S., & Mehnaz, N. (2019). Evaluation of Hydrogeological Condition: A Case Study on Jessore Sadar, Bangladesh. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering (IJETAE), 9(6). This research assesses groundwater conditions and aquifer characteristics using hydrogeological investigations.
• Woobaidullah, A. S. M., Shahnewaz, S. M., Islam, M. M., Islam, M. K., & Hossain, M. Z. (2019). Electrical Resistivity Survey in the Investigation of Hydrogeological Condition of Sylhet–Sunamganj Haor Area, Bangladesh. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, 58 (Special Issue), 21–28. This study utilizes electrical resistivity surveys to evaluate groundwater conditions in the haor wetlands of northeastern Bangladesh.
• Parvin, A., Rahman, M. J., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2019). Petroleum Prospect Analysis and New Gas Horizon Detection at Fenchuganj Gas Field in the Surma Basin, Bangladesh: An Application of Sequence Stratigraphic Concept. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 102, 786–799. The research applies sequence stratigraphic concepts to identify new gas-bearing horizons and improve petroleum prospect evaluation.
• Islam, M. A., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., & Imam, B. (2019). Integrated Study of Production Decline Analysis and Streamline Simulation on Haripur Oil Field. Dhaka University Journal of Sciences, 67(1), 21–26. This paper evaluates reservoir performance using production decline analysis and streamline simulation techniques.
• Nabi, F. D., Hossain, M. I. S., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2019). Groundwater Investigation in Bangladesh Economic Zone, Chattogram by Applying Geophysical Resistivity Survey. Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 6–7, 19–24. The study employs geophysical resistivity techniques to identify groundwater resources in an industrial development zone.
• Hossain, M. Z., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2019). Geotechnical Characterization of Dhaka Metropolitan Area Through Geophysical Methods. Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 6–7, 77–84. This research characterizes subsurface geotechnical conditions using geophysical methods to support urban infrastructure planning.
• Hossain, B. M. R., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2019). Hydrocarbon Prospect and Seismic Characterization of A3 and C3 Gas Sands of Titas Gas Field, Bangladesh. Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 6–7, 105–112. The study focuses on seismic characterization and hydrocarbon prospect evaluation of gas-bearing formations in the Titas Gas Field.
• Haque, D. M. E., & Woobaidullah, A. S. M. (2018). The Effectiveness of Shallow Surface Geophysical Methods in Shear Wave Velocity Derivation. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12, 573–585. This paper evaluates shallow geophysical methods for estimating shear wave velocity, an important parameter in geotechnical and earthquake engineering. https://doi.org/10.17265/1934-7359/2018.08.004
• Hossain, M. I. S., Woobaidullah, A. S. M., & Rahman, M. J. (2018). Reservoir Characterization of Sreekail Gas Field Using Wireline Log Data. Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 5, 1–8. This research uses wireline log analysis to characterize reservoir properties and evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of the Sreekail Gas Field.