Department of Environmental, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering (EWCE)

Mission

• To produce highly specialized manpower in environmental, water resources, and coastal engineering sectors through teaching, research, innovations, consultancy and partnerships.
• To produce students with the principles of engineering and the methodology needed for environmental, water resources, and coastal engineering practice.

Vision

• To become a world-class fully fledged school of environmental, water resources and coastal engineering that plays a pivotal role in development sector of any country.

Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering Department is composed of a diverse group of faculties with different fields of expertise. The excellence of our faculty members is not only bound by their academic distinctions but their new ways of thinking, innovating and solving problems socially, culturally and economically. Our multi-skilled faculties are forefront nationally in advancing research and discovery. They aspire students to create an indelible academic experience through an inclusive and collaborative environment defined by excellence and impact.

MIST Environment Club celebrated "World Environment Day 2022" on 5th June 2022 under the direct supervision of EWCE  Department.Research is an integral and intensive area at Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST). Department of Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering (EWCE) encourage its students to get involved in research work besides all their academic activities. Department of EWCE in association with Climate Lab (HEQEP) and WaterAid had jointly organized an International Conference titled as “International Conference on Climate Change and Water Security” (ICCWS 2015) on December 27, 2015 at MIST. The conference focused primarily on the application of engineering and technology, social and policy aspects for ensuring water security and reducing vulnerability of climate change. “AQUAwareness”, an integrated event and seminar for undergraduate students was also arranged by EWCE Department on 22 March, 2018, to celebrate the world water day, which strived to spread social awareness on ecological balance and water resources management and also anticipated young fresh minds to give birth to innovations and ideas that would help build a healthier sustainable environment. A workshop on Municipal Waste Management was organized by MIST Environment Club on 1st August, 2019 under the supervision of EWCE Department, MIST. EWCE department tries to give professional exposure to the UG students during their stay at MIST and so the dept organizes several educational visits.MIST Environment Club celebrated "World Environment Day 2022" on 5th June 2022 under the direct supervision of EWCE  Department. That year the motto of The World Environment Day 2022 was " Only One Earth". MIST Environment Club celebrated "World Environment Day 2024" in the last year on 5th June 2024 under the direct supervision of EWCE  Department. The Department of Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering (EWCE) proudly observed World Environment Day 2024 on June 5 in alignment with the global theme: "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience". The event aimed to raise awareness and inspire action toward sustainable environmental practices, with a special focus on land degradation and ecosystem restoration. The day’s activities included keynote speeches by environmental experts, student-led technical presentations, and interactive sessions. Faculty, students, and alumni engaged in discussions on local and global environmental challenges, especially those related to land use, water resource sustainability, and coastal vulnerability. A highlight of the program was the exhibition of innovative solutions and research projects addressing drought resilience, sustainable land management, and nature-based approaches to restoration. The event emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in achieving a greener, more resilient future. This year, the Department of Environmental, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering, in collaboration with the MIST Environment Club, has planned to organize a two-day "MIST ENVIRONMENT FEST 2025" aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices under the theme of "Beat Plastic Pollution". The event featured a range of activities, which were held on the 28th of June including poster presentation, GIS case competition, Buzzer Blitz contest and environmental article writing, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. This joint effort reflects the department's continued commitment to education, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. A key highlight of the fest was the keynote session, delivered by Dr. Md Mafizur Rahman from BUET, who discussed global efforts to combat plastic pollution. The event also featured technical sessions that addressed some of today’s most critical environmental challenges. Dr. Abdullah Al-Muyeed from the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) shed light on Bangladesh’s sanitation issues, while Nayoka Martinez Bäckström from the Embassy of Sweden emphasized the importance of empowering youth leadership in the face of climate change and environmental uncertainty.

Department of EWCE encourages students not only in academics but also in different contests like poster presentation, quiz, photo exhibition, project showcasing). Our students perform in various contests and have certainly made their mark on national area with over 8 prizes (in 2019 alone) and have over the years participated in different fest arranged by various universities in our country. We hosted the EWCE FEST-2019 on November 2019 with a better response of whole MIST students. The fest focuses on environment and water resources sectors. Team CALIROW secured 1st Position at MIST HULT Prize and attended as Regional Champion at Kualalampur Regional Summit 2021. Team Energy Conversion secured 1st Position at BUP on 25th May, 2022. One team from the department of EWCE became 1^st Runner up in Hult Prize MIST, 1st April, 2022. Our students also won the debate competition outside of MIST.

Graduates of the EWCE department contribute to the solution of important environment and water related problems through careers in research, government, consulting or the private sector. They are contributing to handle some of the most crucial matters affecting public health, water supplies,water treatment facilities and ecosystem viability through research or professional practice.

The first batch of graduates from EWCE department passed out in year 2019. Since then a total of over 292 students have passed out from this department. Environmental and water resources engineering provides our graduates with diverse career opportunities. Graduates of the Department of Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering (EWCE) have established a strong global presence, contributing significantly to the fields of environmental sustainability, water management, and coastal resilience. Our alumni are currently pursuing higher studies and holding key professional positions across North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many have been admitted to prestigious universities and research institutions, while others are actively engaged in international organizations, governmental agencies, and engineering consultancies. Their achievements reflect the department's commitment to academic excellence and its ability to prepare students for impactful careers on a global scale. Our alumni work in numerous positions as e.g. planners, technical experts, and managers, and also have good possibilities to advance in different companies like CEGIS, Ahydtech Water Resources BD Ltd, IWM, WaterAid in their career.