People

Team Lead

Dr. Abul Baki  Ph.D., P.Eng.

Associate Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Clarkson University
Phone: +1 (315) 268 4156
Email: abaki@clarkson.edu

Graduate Students

Afeef Ahmad (PhD Student)

I am a graduate student pursuing my PhD in Water Resources Engineering at Clarkson University under the supervision of Dr. Abul Baki. My primary research focuses on the prediction of shoreline erosion using deep/machine learning. I completed my undergraduate in Civil Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore in 2016 and my M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Coventry University England in 2018. The US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor Scholarship funds my PhD program.

Speaking about my professional career, I have worked as a problem analyst in Amazon Australia. I have also served as a Lecturer of Civil Engineering in NUML, Islamabad. Prior to commencing my PhD, I was serving as Assistant Executive Engineer in the Federal Government of Pakistan. In my free time, I love to travel and enjoy road trips a lot.

MD Aminul Islam Shagor (PhD Student)

I am MD Aminul Islam Shagor, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering at Clarkson University, where I serve as a Graduate Research Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Abul Baki. My research focuses on ecological river restoration with a broader emphasis on water resources management, hydrodynamic processes, and environmental impacts in aquatic systems.

I earned my B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), where I developed a strong foundation in environmental and transportation engineering through both coursework and my undergraduate thesis on urban air pollution dynamics in Dhaka City.

Professionally, I have worked as an Assistant Engineer at the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), where I supervised dredging operations, monitored hydrographic and bathymetric surveys, and evaluated environmental and morphological impacts for improving river navigability and flood management. Before that, I served as a Junior Engineer at the Institute of Water Modelling (IWM), where I worked on modelling water distribution systems.

Outside of academics and work, I am a sports enthusiast who loves playing football, cricket, and badminton. I am also passionate about traveling, as it allows me to explore new places, cultures, and perspectives

Naima Reggad (PhD Student)

I am a PhD student in the Water Resources Engineering Program at Clarkson University. I received my MSc in Water Resources Engineering in California State University in Sacramento. Prior to moving to California, I received a BS in Environmental Engineering from University of Sciences Hassan-II in Casablanca in Morocco.

Following my master’s degree I worked as a Water Resources Engineer at Civil Engineering Solutions, Inc.  I joined California State University-Sacramento, where I am working as a Lecturer teaching Fluid Mechanic, Hydraulic Lab. class till date.  My research interests are in Ecohydraulics for sustainable water resources infrastructures.  I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and baking.

Md Nayeem Khan Shahariar (PhD Student)

I am a graduate student currently pursuing my PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University. I earned my B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in May 2023.

During my undergraduate studies, I focused my thesis on characterizing microplastics in a river in Bangladesh. I aim to expand upon this research by delving into the modeling of microplastics transport in laboratory settings, with the goal of developing a comprehensive model for a watershed. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy exploring new places and engaging in outdoor games as hobbies.

Usama Butt (PhD Student)

I have completed my bachelor’s in civil engineering from University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in 2015. Then, I got my master’s degree in Civil Engineering from National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES) in 2020. I have also served as a lecturer in University of Lahore (UOL) for three years. During my job career, I have served as a patron of two societies i.e. Serving Humanity (UOL) and Sports Society (UOL), in University of Lahore.

In 2021, I have started my Doctoral Degree in Water Resources Engineering at Clarkson University under the supervision of Professor Baki. My main research interest lies in the area of sustainable hydropower development.

Besides my academic career, I am a professional soccer player and performed on the district as well as state level.

Undergraduate Students

Ben Ronning

I am a junior here at Clarkson pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and History. I am working with Professor Baki on studying fish behaviors around different boulder patterns in a flume. I am excited to be a part of this research because of the impacts its results may have on stream restoration and native fish range restoration, and I look forward to learning a lot throughout the research process.
Outside of Clarkson, I am a crew chief in the New York Air National Guard. In my free time I enjoy travelling, snow sports, and going on hikes with my dog.

Alumni

  1. Md. Sajjad H. Tusher (M.Sc., Summer 2025)
  2. Allyson Treichel (Clarkson Undergraduate, Spring 2025)
  3. Cooper Mattice (Clarkson Undergraduate, Spring 2025)
  4. Quinn Risen (Clarkson Undergraduate, Spring 2025)
  5. Addrita Haque (M.Sc., Spring 2024)
  6. Mohammad Ziaur Rahman (M.Sc., Fall 2023)
  7. Eric Dewitt (M.Sc., Summer 2023)
  8. Sarah McKillop (ASET-REU, 2023)
  9. Frank Uschold (Clarkson Undergraduate, Spring 2023)
  10. Amir Golpira (PhD, Fall 2022)
  11. Aaron Dunn (Clarkson Undergraduate, Fall 2022)
  12. Ryan Pierce (Clarkson Undergraduate, 2020-2021)
  13. Abigail Searles (Clarkson Undergraduate 2021)
  14. Andrew Tota (Clarkson Undergraduate 2021-2022)
  15. Lauren D. Fuentes (ASET-REU, 2021)
  16. Ian Montgomery (ASET-REU, 2021)
  17. Nick Cunningham (Clarkson Undergraduate, 2019)