Dr. Md Abdullah Yousuf Al Harun
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PhD: Ecology, 2016, Victoria University, Australia.

M Engg.: Ecological Engineering, 2010, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan.

M Sc.: Water Resources Development, 2005, BUET, Bangladesh

B Sc: Environmental Science, 2001, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

Plant Ecology; Eco-toxicology; Water and Waste Water Treatment; Climate Change; Water Management; Microplastic; Air Pollution

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
No Research Project Available

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 

1. Professor, Environmental Science Discipline (ESD), Khulna University, Bangladesh, August 2016 to till date

2. Associate Professor, ESD, Khulna University, Bangladesh, December  2010 to July 2016

3. Assistant Professor, ESD, Khulna University, Bangladesh, October 2006 to December 2010

4. Lecturer, ESD, Khulna University, Bangladesh, December 2003 to October 2006


RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

1. Research Student Supervision: Undergraduates and Post Graduates
2. Conducted researches as a part of PhD, MS and BSc education.
3. Working experiences with funded research projects as principal Investigator  


  • Awarded Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship for studying MS in JAPAN.
  • Awarded Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) scholarship to study MS in Netherland (didn’t avail).
  • Awarded VLIR scholarship to study MS in Belgium (didn’t avail).
  • Awarded Erasmus Mundus scholarship to study MS in European countries (didn’t avail).
  • Awarded International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) to study PhD in Victoria University, Australia.
  • Awarded International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) to study PhD in University of New South Wales, Australia (didn’t avail).
  • Achieved First Class Honor’s (H1) in Master of Engineering
  • Awarded by the Prime Minister, Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh for academic excellence in Undergraduate program, Khulna University, Bangladesh. 

Supervision

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Journal

  1. Al Hussain, Al Harun, M. A. Y.,  Bahar, M. M., Bhonni, N. A., Azad, M. J. I. and Islam, S. M. M. (2024) Enhancing bioelectricity generation and mitigating methane emissions in paddy fields: A novel approach using activated biochar in plant microbial fuel cells.  Energy Conversion and Management, 307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118327
  2. Patwary, M. M., Bardhan, M., Haque, M. A., Moniruzzaman, S., Gustavsson, J., Khan, M. M. H., Koivisto, J., Salwa, M., Mashreky, S., R., Rahman, A. K. M. F., Tasnim A., Islam, M. R., Alam, M. A., Hasan, M.,  Al Harun, M. A. Y., Nyberg, L. and Islam, M. A. (2024). Impact of extreme weather events on mental health in South and Southeast Asia: A two decades of systematic review of observational studies. Environmental Research, 250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118436
  3. Khan, T., Al Harun, M. A. Y.,  Moule, S. J., and Islam, M. S. (2023). Impact of kitchen waste compost amended with coco coir and coconut water on soil properties and selected vegetables. BAUET Journal, 4 (1), 51-59. 
  4. Al Harun, M. A. Y.,  M., Johnson, J., Uddin, M. N., and Robinson, R. (2021). Allelopathic effects of Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera on Lolium rigidum in wheat field: implications on the reduction of chemical loads in agro-ecosystems. Frontiers in Agronomy, 3. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2021.785845.
  5. Disha, A. S., Al Harun, M. A. Y., Akter, S., Billah, S. M., & Al-Noman, M. A. (2020) Reusing greywater for cultivation of Capsicum frutescens and Calendula officinalis. Journal of Environmental Management, 272, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111088.
  6. Hossain, S. M. S., Haque, M. E., Pramanik, M. A. H., Uddin, M. J., & Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2020) Assessing the groundwater quality and health risk: A case study on Setabganj sugar mills limited, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Water Science, 34(1), 110-123.
  7. Uddin, M. N., Robinson, R. W., Buultjens A., Al Harun, M. A. Y. and Shampa, S. H. (2017) Role of allelopathy of Phragmites australis in its invasion processes, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 486, 237–244.
  8. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Johnson, J. and Robinson, R. W. (2016) Do phytotoxic allelochemicals remain in ashes after burning Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera (boneseed)? Journal of Environmental Sciences 44, 109-119.
  9. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Johnson, J., Uddin, M. N. and Robinson, R. W. (2015)Identification and phytotoxicity assessment of phenolic compounds in Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera  (boneseed), Plos One, 10 (10), DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0139992.
  10. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Johnson, J. and Robinson, R. W. (2015) The contribution of volatilization and exudation to the allelopathic phytotoxicity of invasive Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera (boneseed), Biological Invasions 17, 3609-3624. 
  11. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Johnson, J., Uddin, M. N. and Robinson, R. W. (2015) The effects of temperature on decomposition and allelopathic phytotoxicity of boneseed litter, Journal of Environmental Sciences 33, 1‒11.
  12. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Robinson, R. W., Johnson, J. and Uddin, M. N. (2014) Allelopathic potential of Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera (boneseed): A novel weapon in the invasion processes. South African Journal of Botany 93, 157-166. 
  13. Uddin, M. N., Robinson, R. W., Caridi, D. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2014) Suppression of native Melaleuca ericifolia by the invasive Phragmites australis through allelopathic root exudates. American Journal of Botany 101, 479-487.
  14. Al Harun, M. A. Y.  Kabir, G. M. M. (2013) Evaluating pond sand filter as sustainable drinking water supplier in the Southwest coastal region of Bangladesh, Applied Water Science 3, 161-166.
  15. Uddin, M. N., Robinson, R. W., Caridi, D. and Al Harun M. A. Y. (2013) Is phytotoxicity of Phragmites australis residue influenced by decomposition condition, time and density? Marine and Freshwater Research 65, 505-516.
  16. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Ghosh, P. K. and Saleh, A. F. M. (2012) Effects of Small Scale Fresh Water Development Subprojects on Fisheries in Khulna District, Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Agriculture 5, 101-106.
  17. Al Harun, M. A. Y. and Kitada, T. (2011) Air Pollution Scenario and Emission Inventory in Dhaka Metropolitan City of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science 21, 41-46. 
  18. Salahuddin, M. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2011) Medical Waste Management Approaches in Dhaka Metropolitan City And Its Health Hazards Consequent. Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science 21, 21-25.    
  19. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Rahman, M. M., Barai, P. K. and Bahar, M. M. (2008) Social Acceptance and Satisfaction Level of Using Night Soil Biogas as a Cooking Energy. International Journal Engineering & Technology 5, 223-228.
  20. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Uddin, M. N., Islam, M. A. and Bahar, M. M. (2007) Effects of Small Scale Saline Water Development Subprojects on Fisheries in Khulna District, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies 8, 59-65.
  21. Salequzzaman, M., Kashem, M. A., Islam, S. M. T., Uddin, M. N., Al Harun, M. A. Y., Islam, M. A. and Wahiduzzaman, M. (2007) Potential Resource Recovery from Municipal Solid Wastes of Khulna City Corporation, Bangladesh. South Asian Journal 18, 109-117.
  22. Al Harun, M. A. Y., Shaheduzzaman, Azam, M. and Ahsan M. M. (2007) Impact of the Effluents from Fish Processing Industries on Water body of Aquaculture in Jabusha Beel, Khulna District. Journal of Subtropical Agricultural Research & Development 5, 256-261.
  23. Iqbal, A., Al Harun, M. A. Y., Afroze, S. and Azad, A. K. (2007) Air Pollutants’ by Brick Manufacturing in Bangladesh and an Attempt to Reduce CO2 through Afforestation, International Journal Engg. Tech., 4(1), 70-75.
  24. Uddin, M. N., Bahar, M. M., Islam, M. A. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2006) An Evaluation of Water Supply Scenario in Khulna City Corporation. Khulna University Studies 7, 33-36.
  25. Azad, A. K., Sultana, J. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2003) Impacts of energy consumption on the air environment in Bangladesh, Journal of Science Foundation 1, 1-8.

Book Chapter

Harun, M. A. Y. A., Laila, S., Kitada, T. & Sarker, M. S. R. Impact of Cyclone Sidr-2007 on Coastal Area of Bangladesh. Book of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Bangladesh, Published by ITN and Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 217-224 (2009).


Conference Papers

1. Babu, M. S. A., and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2024) Daily intake of heavy metals through cow milk and potential health impact. In the proceedings of International Conference on Environment, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

2. Islam, M. S. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2024) Assessment of lead contamination in drinking water of the residential halls of Khulna University, Khulna. In the proceedings of International Conference on Environment, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

3. Tasnim, H., Al Harun, M. A. Y., Azad, A. K. and Amir, Z. B. (2024) Uptake of microplastics in selected vegetables: a dose response study. In the proceedings of International Conference on Environment, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

4. Shanta, S. I., Khan, M. M. M., Jahan, S., Huq, M. S., Rafin, M. A. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2024) Unveiling the hidden threat: microplastic contamination in the drinking and domestic water sources of Khulna city corporation. In the proceedings of International Conference on Environment, Khulna University, Bangladesh.  

5. Jahan, S., Khan, M. M. M., and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2024) A Baseline Study on Identifying and Characterizing Microplastics in Air and Rainwater of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. In the proceedings of International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development, 2024, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh.

6. Billah, M. M., Alam, K. M., Ahmmed, R., Khan, M. M. M. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2024) Evaluation of the Quality of Harvested Rainwater from Different Rooftops: A Case Study from Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh. In the proceedings of International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development, 2024, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh. 

7. Khan, M. M. H., Salwa, M., Tasnim A., Islam, M. R., Fatema, K., Mashreky, S., R., Al Harun, M. A. Y., Islam, M. A., Koivisto, J., Moniruzzaman, S., Gustavsson, J., Nyberg, L. and Haque, M. A. (2023). Non-communicable diseases and risk factors in the coastal areas of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study on saline affected people. In the proceedings of the World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress 2023, The World NCD Federation, Canada.

8. Salwa, M., Tasnim A., Khan, M. M. H., Islam, M. R., Mashreky, S., R., Moniruzzaman, S., Koivisto, J., Gustavsson, J., Nyberg, L., Rahman, A. K. M. F., Islam, M. A., Al Harun, M. A. Y., and Haque, M. A. (2023). Impaired kidney function among coastal population in Bangladesh: Current status and future direction. In the proceedings of the World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress 2023, The World NCD Federation, Canada.

9. Tasnim A., Salwa, M., Khan, M. M. H., Islam, M. R., Gustavsson, J., Koivisto, J., Islam, M. A., Al Harun, M. A. Y., Mashreky, S., R., Nyberg, L. Moniruzzaman, S., and Haque, M. A. (2023). An Exploration of Prevalence and Risk Factors of diabetes in the coastal area of Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study. In the proceedings of the World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress 2023, The World NCD Federation, Canada.

10. Al-Noman, M. A. and Al Harun M. A. Y.  (2023) Application of activated carbon and traditional charcoal to remove arsenic from drinking water. In the proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education, Shahjalal University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh.

11. Rahman, S. and Al Harun M. A. Y.  (2018) Ablution Water Management through Motivation. In the Proceedings of National Conference on Water Resources Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh.

12. Al Harun M. A. Y., Uddin, M. N. and Robinson, R. W. (2014) Temperature, litter decomposition, nutrient and phytotoxicity dynamics: a multidimensional relationship. In the Proceedings of Ecological Society of Australia Conference, Alice spring, Australia.

13. Al Harun M. A. Y., Johnson, J., Uddin M. N. and Robinson R. W. (2013) Allelopathy of boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera): a biochemical weapon of invasion. In the Proceedings of EcoTas 13, Auckland University, New Zealand.

14. Salequzzaman, M., Islam, S. M. T., Kashem, M. A, Al Harun, M. A. Y., Uddin, M. N. and Islam, M. A. (2007). Landfill Leachate Characterization and its Conditioning for Biological Treatment Options. In the Proceedings of International Conference on Water and Wastewater Treatment, Shah Jalal University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh.

15. Uddin, M. N., Salequzzaman, M., Al Harun, M. A. Y. and Islam, M. A. (2006). Impact of Salinity Intrusion on Fisheries: A Case Study of Southwest Region of Bangladesh, In Proceedings of the National Seminar on Status of Environment and Environmental Education in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Society of Environmental Scientists (BSES), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

16. Uddin, M. N., Al Harun, M. A. Y. and Islam, M. A. (2006). Ecological Economics and Multidisciplinary Education: Review, In Proceedings of the National Seminar on the Role of Environmental Education for the Sustainable Development in Bangladesh, Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.

17. Rahman, M. M., Salequzzaman, M., Bahar, M. M., Uddin, M. N., Islam, M. A. and Al Harun, M. A. Y. (2005). People’s Perception of the Existing Solid Waste Management of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Area: A Case Study of Participatory Management, In Proceeding of Bangladesh National Workshop for Awareness and Motivation - Phase 2, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Abatement (PREGA), Khulna, Bangladesh.