Md Shabbir Hossain

Md Shabbir Hossain is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on water resource management, environmental engineering, optimization algorithms, and sustainable development. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and clean water.

Research Interests:

• Reservoir operation and management
• Climate modeling and flood control
• Optimization algorithms (e.g., Charged System Search, ARIMA)
• Hydrological systems and irrigation systems design
• Environmental risk assessment and disaster management

Collaborations: Active in Malaysia, Bangladesh, and other regions, with studies on dam safety (e.g., Klang Gates Dam, Kenyir Dam) and hydroelectric systems. His work bridges algorithmic optimization with real-world infrastructure challenges.

Advising & Grants: No explicit grants or student advisees listed, but collaborates with institutions on applied research projects.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams focusing on water resource systems and environmental sustainability.