Md Riaz Uddin

Md Riaz Uddin

  • PhD Candidate, Earth System Science
  • Geosciences
    • mzu0011@auburn.edu
    B 1294, STEM & Agricultural Sciences Complex
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    As a forward-thinking early career research professional, I study the effects of climate change on water resources and develop sustainable strategies to prevent environmental contamination from hazardous pollutants. As a GIS professional, I assist in bridge technology, geosciences, and geospatial data analysis to inform decision-making across diverse fields. I am dedicated to developing skills for designing and implementing real-world applications and gaining hands-on experience with widely used GIS software such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GeoDA, ENVI, etc. My strong interest in applying machine learning using Python, R, and Google Earth Engine further demonstrates my research commitment to earth and environmental geosciences. As a teaching assistant, I assist undergraduate students in solving their relevant lab exercises/problems in Environmental Geology , Dynamic Earth, and Concepts of Science. I mentor new students through the Graduate Student Mentoring Program in collaboration with the Auburn University Graduate Student Council and the Graduate School.

    Education

    • PhD, Earth System Science Auburn University, USA In progress

    • Graduate Certificate in GIS Science Auburn University, USA 2024

    • MS , Geology Auburn University, USA 2023

    • MS, Geology (Specialization on Hydrogeology) University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 2013

    • BS Honors, Geology University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 2012

    Professional Experience

    1. Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, August 2021-present
    2. Research Consultant, CEGIS, Remote Sensing Division, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 2020-December 2020
    3. Investigator, Pure Earth, USA-based Bangladesh Office, June 2016-May 2018
    4. Research Assistant, Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 2014-January 2016

    Innovation

    Sedimentology, Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Hydroclimate Variability, Water Quality Monitoring, Environmental Sustainability, Extreme Weather Events, Climate Change, Geospatial Data Science, GIS-Remote Sensing based Modeling, STEM Education, Geo AI and Machine Learning.

    Engagement

    • Assisted the organizing committee of the 2026 Earth System Science Symposium at Auburn University.
    • Reviewed three proposals for the 2026 Undergraduate Research Fellowship program in the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Auburn University.
    • Reviewed manuscripts for Earth Systems and Environment, a Springer Nature journal.
    • Completed Research Security Training, Combined, offered by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative in 2026.
    • Served as a Senior Division Judge for the Earth and Environmental Sciences and Environmental Engineering category at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair at Auburn University in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
    • Participated in the Auburn University Summer STEM Institute, a weeklong teaching and learning workshop funded by the National Science Foundation, in 2024.
    • Participated in the Course Redesign workshop facilitated by the Auburn University Biggio Center in 2025.
    • Attended the On To the Future Professional Development Workshop, an in-person short course for continuing education credits awarded by the Geological Society of America, in Anaheim, California, in 2024.

    Selected Publications (Peer Reviewed)

    1. Uddin, M.R.1*; Uddin, A.1; Nelson, J.1; Rahman, S.K.N.1,2; Zahid, A.3 (2025). Spatial Mapping of Vegetation's Potential to Counter Seasonal Groundwater Salinity in Coastal Bangladesh. Earth Systems and Environment, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-025-00574-6
    2. Uddin, M.R.1; Uddin, A.*; Lee, M.K.; Nelson, J.; Zahid, A.; Haque, M.M.; Sakib, N.2 (2024). Geochemistry of Arsenic and Salinity-Contaminated Groundwater and Mineralogy of Sediments in the Coastal Aquifers of Southwest Bangladesh. Water, 16(10), 1442. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16101442
    3. Mahmud, I.M.*; Jafor, M.A.; Uddin, M.R.2; Rahman, M.M.; Rahman, M.H. (2017). Assessment on Seasonal Variations in Waterlogging Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques in Satkhira District in Bangladesh. Barishal University Journal, Part 1, 4(1), 67-80.https://www.academia.edu/download/96164387/7._20Illias_20Mahmud.pdf

    Conference Presentations


    1. Munim, MA1*., Jahan, S., Uddin. A., Uddin, M.R. (2026). Repurposing State Well-Permitting Records to Detect a
      Diffuse, Five-Decade Decline in Shallow Groundwater Across Louisiana's Florida Parishes. Discipline oral
      session, Geological Society of America Annual Conference (GSA Connects), October 11–14, 2026, Denver,
      Colorado, USA. abstract ID: 18587 (Accepted).
    2. Uddin, M.R1*., Uddin, A., Marzen, L., Zahid, A. (2025). Lithofacies changes and geochemical correlation in a
      rapidly sedimented and deeply subsided deltaic complex from the central to coastal Bengal Basin. GSA
      connects, 19-22 October 2025, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Topical oral session T195: Delta Evolution from Rivers
      to the Shelf: Past, Present and Future Perspectives for Society. GSA abstracts with program. Vol. 57, No. 6.
       https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2025AM-10916
    3. Uddin, A1*., Halim, MA., Huque, MA., Hoque, M., Miah, MM., Uddin, M.R., Shamsudduha, M., MI, Alam.,
      NUMK, Chowdhury., Jahan, S., Munim., MA. (2025). Historical channel shifting, alluvial geomorphology, and
      sediment characteristics of the River Ganges (Padma) in northwest Bangladesh. GSA connects, 19-22 October
      2025, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Topical Oral Sessions 160-10 : Advances in Fluvial Processes and Sediment
      Transport, Part I. GSA, abstracts with program. Vol. 57, No. 6.      https://doi.org/10.1130/abs/2025AM-10810.
    4. Rahman, S.K.N1*., Uddin, M.R1., Uddin, A., Pricope, G. N. (2024). A comparative machine learning approach to
      map seasonal salinity intrusion in the mangrove surrounded coastal regions of Bangladesh. AGU annual Fall
      Meeting 2024, held in Washington, D.C., 9-13 December. Poster Session: Earth and Planetary Surface
      Processes;Coastal Monitoring with Earth Observing Satellites. Poster No. 1305, id. EP11D-1305.Abstract
      ID:1725717, EP 11D-1305.       https://agu.confex.com/agu/agu24/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/1725717
    5. Uddin, A1*., Uddin, M.R1., Zahid, A., Sakib, N., Haque, M.M. (2024). Evolution of coastal islands at the Bengal
      Basin: geochemistry, sediment composition, subsidence, and sea level changes at Sandwip island, Chittagong,
      Bangladesh. GSA Connects,22-25 September 2024, Anaheim, California, USA. Topical Oral Session 222: T183.
      Climate and Tectonic Interactions from Bedrock to Basins; Geological Society of America, abstracts with
      programs, Vol. 56, No. 5, 2024. doi:       10.1130/abs/2024AM-405084.
    • Savrda Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, 2026
    • Graduate Research Grant Award, Society for Sedimentary Geology Foundation, 2026
    • Outstanding International Student Award, College of Sciences and Mathematics, Auburn University, 2025
    • Going Places with Geosciences Excellence Competition Award, Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, FY 2024-2025
    • Geosciences Advisory Board Student Research and Travel Grants, Auburn University, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026
    • COSAM Travel Award, Auburn University, 2022
    • Graduate Student Research Grant, Geological Society of America, 2024 and 2025
    • On To the Future Travel Award, Geological Society of America, 2022 and 2023 cohorts
    • On To the Future Mentor Award, Geological Society of America, 2024 and 2025 cohorts