Nipa Chakroborty
Welcome to my site!
I suggest that the best geologist is he who has seen most rocks
- Herbert Harold Read
​Education
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Master of Science (M.S.) Focus on Marine Geophysics Auburn University Spring 2025 (expected) Thesis: “Tying Forearc Basin Evolution and Earthquake Rupture Segmentation of the Cascadia Subduction Zone.”
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology Dhaka University Spring 2023 Specialization: Geophysics/Geosciences
Experiences
Research Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant – CASIE21, Dept. of Geosciences, Auburn University, USA Aug 2024 to Present
Project Name: A new subsurface framework for the Cascadia subduction zone derived from integrated analyses of the CASIE21 long-offset multi-channel seismic experiment
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Working with a focus on stratigraphical analysis to pick horizons in the Cascadia Forearc basin to tie the unconformity with the paleo-seismic evolution of the basin to further tie it up with the large interval earthquakes related to the Cascadia subduction zone of the Pacific Ocean. I used Kingdom software to analyze the seismic profiles of CASIE21 and other legacy data.
Teaching Experience:
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Geosciences, Auburn University, USA Aug 2023 to Jul 2024
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Courses Taught: Dynamic Earth Lab (GEOL 1100) Gained incredible experience working with 60-75 students per semester (per classroom, 20-25 students of undergraduate level). Conducted in-class and one-on-one Geology course material and instructed students through the lab activities, assisted with grading lab assignments and final exams, and provided constructive feedback to students. Proctor course examinations, made lab kits, and attended weekly lab meetings to discuss important topics for the following lab.
Field Works
Fieldwork on Landslide in Cox’s Bazar and Water Quality in Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh Feb 2022
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Worked with a focus on landslide and other geological surveys while studying slope stability of Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar area.
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Conducted a field survey on aquifer control and water quality along with sample analysis at the last point of Bangladesh, Saint Martin Island.
Fieldwork on Regional Geology of Sylhet Area, Bangladesh Feb 2021
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Mapped land use & land cover changes in the Sylhet area of Bangladesh using remotely sensed satellite images.
Fieldwork on Regional Geology of Kaptai Area, Bangladesh Jan 2020
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Collected lithological and bed attitudinal data; investigated stratigraphy and other structures for general geology; afterward applied for correlation of petroleum geological aspect of specific locations in southern Bangladesh.
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Fieldwork on Sitakund Anticline, Bangladesh Jan 2019
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Gathered all the geological information during a seven-day visit to nearby places to analyze sedimentary samples. Further geological maps and cross-sections of the Sitakund anticline in Chittagong, Bangladesh, were created.z
Grants
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USSSP Travel Grant - ECORD Summer School, Downhole Logging for IODP Science 2024, U.S. Science Support Program, USA (2024) - $3400
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Honors Scholarship (B.Sc.) 2021, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2022-2023) BDT 4,200
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Board Scholarship (HSC) 2017, Government of Bangladesh, Bangladesh (2018-2021) BDT 21,400
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Board Scholarship (SSC) 2015, Government of Bangladesh, Bangladesh (2016-2017) BDT 8,400
Skill Development Training/
Workshop
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CASIE Fieldwork and annual meeting, Seattle study area, USA (15-18th September 2024).
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Best Practices in Research Workshop, Auburn University, USA (9th September 2024).
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European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling (ECORD) Summer School 2024: Downhole Logging for IODP Science, The University of Leicester, UK (27th July – 2nd August 2024)
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Imperial Barrel Award Program 2024, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), USA, Spring 2024
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Publishing a Manuscript, the Editorial and Peer Review Process Workshop, Auburn University, USA (July-August, 2024).
Community Service, Extra-Curriculars, and Outreach Activities
Extra-Curriculars
• Management Trainee at Admin and HR department in YSSE (May2021-August2021)
• Intern at Admin and HR department in YSSE (December 2020-April 2021)
• Music Representative, Geology Art, and Cultural Club (2019-2022)
• Participant in Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) career boot camp (one month long- December 2020)
Outreach Activities
• Destination STEM volunteer, Dept. of Geosciences, AU (Fall 2024, Fall 2023)
• Organized Petromania Resurrection Lecture Program by SPE Dhaka University Chapter (March 2023)
• Organized a collaborative Geological Fieldwork at Chittagong Anticline, Khagrachori, Bangladesh, with the involvement of AAPG, SEG, EAGE, and SPE Dhaka University Student Chapters.
• Helped with Membership Campaigns on behalf of SPE Dhaka University Chapter (2023)
• Organized the GEODESENCE international workshop by SPE Dhaka University Chapter (March 2022)
• Helped to Organize the Petrobowl workshop by SPE Dhaka University Chapter (March 2022)
• Organized a three-day geological fieldwork project by SPE Dhaka University Student Chapters at Sylhet Gas Field Limited, Chiknagul, Bangladesh (January 2022)
• Hold Petromania Endgame Presentation Competition on behalf of SPE Dhaka University Chapter (2021)