Currently Palash Basak is doing Ph.D. research in Environmental Science and Management at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Earlier, he worked in petroleum industry for over 10 years in Bangladesh and Tanzania with positions such as HES Engineer, GIS Specialist and Surveyor. He is a qualified Environmental, Social, and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) Facilitator of Chevron, a major energy company of the world. Palash facilitated EIA / ESHIA for Seismic Survey, Drilling, Gas Plant, Pipeline, and Gas Compression Projects. He obtained an M.Sc. in Geography and Environment. He holds another professional Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning.