Bushra Nufrin Sattar
Dhaka,13
Summary
Radioactive waste management • Radiation protection • Nuclear reactor technology • Nuclear material •Nuclear safety • Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
01.2022 - Current
- Currently working at the Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL).
- Focus on health physics, radiation protection, and radioactive waste management.
- Engaged in dosimetry calibration, radiation monitoring, and safety compliance for national nuclear programs.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Mentored junior scientists/ graduate students, enhancing their professional development and overall lab performance.
- Remained current on scientific developments by attending workshops, conferences, and engaging in professional development activities regularly.
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
11.2015 - 09.2020
- Contributed to Bangladesh’s first Nuclear Power Plant (Rooppur NPP).
- Developed project schedules, budgets, and procurement documentation.
- Supervised environmental impact assessments, equipment inspection, and quality assurance planning.
- Participated in the National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness & Response planning.
- Coordinated training, HR management, and public communication.
Education
Master of Science - Safe And Reliable Nuclear Applications (SARENA)
IMT Atlantique, France & Universidad Politécnica De Madrid, Spain
Nantes, France & Madrid, Spain09.2022
Master of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka, 100001.2015
Bachelor of Science -
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka, 100012.2012
Skills
- Computational & Modeling Tools: Serpent, MCNP, Python, Matlab, Octave, PHREEQC, SRIM
- General Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Languages: English (Fluent), Bangla (Native), French (A1)
- Laboratory management, Scientific writing, Scientific presentations, Collaborative research
Research Experience
Joint supervisor | Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory | Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission & University of Chittagong
August 2024 to February 2025
- Assessment of Calibration for Performance Evaluation of Radiation Detectors used for Radiation Protection at Various Radiological Facilities
- Percentage Depth Dose Assessment by Monte Carlo N-Particle Simulation and Experimental Techniques for Photon Beams of Medical Linear Accelerator
Intern | SCK CEN, Belgium
Mar – Aug 2022
Evaluated Nb-94 activity concentration in highly activated components of the BR3 pressurized water reactor.
M.Sc Researcher | University of Dhaka & Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
2013 – 2014
Thesis: Determination of Neutron Capture Cross Section of 164Dy (n, γ)165Dy Reaction at 0.0334 eV using TRIGA Reactor
Publications
- Fakhar Uddin, M.F., Ahmed, M., Sattar, B.N., et al. (2024). Photoneutron production mechanisms, their characteristics, and shielding strategies in high-energy linac environment: A review. [Journal/Publisher].
- Sattar, B.N., Hossain, S.M., Naher, K., Islam, M.A., et al. (2021). Determination of neutron capture cross section of 164Dy(n, γ)165Dy reaction at 0.0334 eV using TRIGA reactor. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1718(1), 012010. IOP Publishing.
Accomplishments
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (2020–2022)
• Lise Meitner Programme Participant (Canada, 2025)
Professional Trainings
- Lise Meitner Programme, Canada — 2025
- ICTP-IAEA Nuclear Knowledge Management — 2019
- Japan-IAEA Nuclear Energy Management School, Fukushima & Tokyo — 2018
- Fellowship on Project Management, Rosatom Technical Academy, St. Petersburg — 2018
- Preparedness & Response to Nuclear Emergencies, GCNEP, Delhi — 2017
- Foundation Course on Nuclear Energy, NPCIL, Mumbai — 2017
References
1. Sven Boden
Unit Head Characterization and Clearance Activities -
Dismantling, Decontamination & Waste Expert Group
sven.boden@sckcen.be
SCK CEN, Mol, Belgium
2. Dr. Md. Shamsuzzaman
Chief Scientific Officer
Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)
Health Physics and Radioactive Waste Management Unit
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Atomic Energy Research Establishment
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
zaman_baec@yahoo.com
Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka-1349
Timeline
Senior Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
01.2022 - Current
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)
11.2015 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Safe And Reliable Nuclear Applications (SARENA)
IMT Atlantique, France & Universidad Politécnica De Madrid, Spain
Master of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science -
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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