A Tribute to Gunnar Jacks (1937–2019): A Talented Scientist and Pioneer in Groundwater and Geochemistry

Prosun Bhattacharya; Jon Petter Gustafsson; Kazi Matin Uddin Ahmed; Debashis Chatterjee

doi:10.63697/jeshs.2025.10032

A Tribute to Gunnar Jacks (1937–2019): A Talented Scientist and Pioneer in Groundwater and Geochemistry

Authors

Prosun Bhattacharya KTH-International Groundwater Arsenic Research Group, Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-11428 Stockholm, Sweden https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4350-9950
Jon Petter Gustafsson Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O Box 7014, SE-75007 Uppsala, Sweden https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8771-7941
Kazi Matin Uddin Ahmed Department of Geology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5188-4385
Debashis Chatterjee Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Nadia-741235, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3652-4650

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63697/jeshs.2025.10032

Keywords:

Groundwater, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Arsenic, ISGSD

Abstract

This journal issue (vol. 1 & no. 2) is solely dedicated to the pioneering research work, culture, life and legacy of Professor Gunnar Jacks, a distinguished scientist in groundwater, geochemistry, earth sciences and environmental geology. This dedication highlights his groundbreaking academic achievements, perseverance, and humanitarian approach to contributions on global water supply challenges and sustainable development, notably in developing countries. He is a Margdarshak (touch-bearer) for the Global Arsenic Research Community to mitigate the worldwide spread of groundwater arsenic menace. Professor Gunnar Jacks is remembered for his scholarly research contributions, leadership authority in international organizations, and the respect he earned within the groundwater and environmental hydrogeology field.

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Published

2025-08-30

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Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2: August (2025)

Section

Dedication

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Bhattacharya, P.; Gustafsson, J. P.; Ahmed, K. M. U.; Chatterjee, D. A Tribute to Gunnar Jacks (1937–2019): A Talented Scientist and Pioneer in Groundwater and Geochemistry. J. Environ. Sci. Health Sustain. 2025, 1 (2), 77–78. https://doi.org/10.63697/jeshs.2025.10032.