Sowmik Das Sowmya | Water Resource Development | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sowmik Das Sowmya | Water Resource Development | Best Researcher Award

Graduate Student at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) | Bangladesh

Sowmik Das Sowmya is a dedicated researcher at the Institute of Water and Flood Management, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), specializing in sustainable water supply technologies, waste management, and ecosystem-based management. He holds an M.Sc. in Water Resources Development from BUET and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science and Resource Management from Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University. His academic background is complemented by a strong foundation in hydrology, environmental modeling, and climate change risk management. Sowmya has received multiple honors, including a postgraduate fellowship and international recognition through the American Geophysical Union student travel grants. His research explores desalination technologies, biogas production from tannery waste, and atmospheric water harvesting for remote communities. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals such as Sustainability, Water Science & Technology, and Environmental Forensics, alongside presenting at major international conferences. Proficient in GIS, Python, SPSS, and qualitative analysis tools, he integrates technical and social dimensions to address environmental challenges. His professional experience includes field audits, water quality assessments, and socio-technical modeling for coastal water management. Actively engaged in community and student organizations, Sowmya has demonstrated leadership in environmental awareness, sustainability initiatives, and academic collaboration. His research and academic pursuits reflect a strong commitment to developing sustainable water and waste management solutions for climate-vulnerable regions, aligning technological innovation with community resilience and environmental stewardship.

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Featured Publications

  • Al Mamun, S., Das Sowmya, S., Ria, O. H., & Akter, K. (2025, December 12). Biogas production from anaerobic co-digestion of leather shavings, cow dung, sawdust, and food waste. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects.

  • Das Sowmya, S., Hasan, M., & Nahar, N. (2025, August 15). Comprehensive review on fog collectors for drinking water supply in remote areas. Water Science & Technology.

  • Khan, M. M. H., Nira, S. M., Shammi, R. S., Kabir, M. H., Sarker, M. E., Das Sowmya, S., Hoque, M. M. M., Islam, M. S., Kormoker, T., & Siddique, M. A. B. (2025, June 11). Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in sediment of the Upper Banar River, Bangladesh: Occurrence, pollution load, source apportionment, and potential risks. Environmental Forensics.

  • Das Sowmya, S., Al Mamun, S., Habib, M. H., & Shipra, M. S. (2025, June 1). Prospects of using bulking agents in improving the quality of composts. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal.

  • Binte Murshed, S., & Das Sowmya, S. (2025, February 22). Drinking water challenges in coastal Bangladesh: Insights from a post-cyclone field study. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM 2025).