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Md. Azharul Islam
Professor

Md. Azharul Islam is a professor at Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline in Khulna University. He received his PhD from University of Ioannina, Greece in 2009 and carried out first post-doctoral research in Chemical Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Later he continued his second postdoctoral study at University of Zagreb, Croatia. He received his B.Sc. and MS degrees in Forestry from Khulna University. He is an ex-cadet of Pabna Cadet College. Dr. Azhar has preceded different research projects funded by TWAS (World Academy of Science), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Science and Technology, UGC, Khulna University research cell. Until now he has published more than 60 peer reviewed articles from international journals and several conference papers. His research interest involves thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass for energy and environmental applications. 

2009

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PhD. in Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Greece. 

2003

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MSc. in Forestry, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

2002

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Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

2000

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Diploma in Computer Science and Application (distance education), Bangladesh Open University, Bangladesh.

2000

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B.Sc Honours in Forestry, Khulna University, Bangladesh.

Biomass waste to resources like:
  • Biomass to Bioenergy
  • Biomass to Bioplastic
  • Biomass to Biofertilizer
  • Biomass to composites

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Production of soild bio-fuel from common invasive plant species in Bangladesh. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology Principal Investigator 2019-2020 2020 National
2 Turning biomass waste to biocoal: A cleaner fuel for the Improved Cooking Stoves (ICSs). Funded by Khulna University Research Cell Principal Investigator 2019 2021 National
3 Resource recovery from chicken feather via hydrothermal carbonization to meet the challenges of the developing word. Funded by TWAS research grant. Principal Investigator 2018 2021 International
4 Hydrothermal carbonization of agro-based green waste biomass for manufacturing highly efficient solid bioenergy. Funded by Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh. Principal Investigator 2017-18 2020 National
5 Optimization of process parameters for the production of wood plastic composite by using statistical response surface methodology: Utilization of wood flour from biofuel producing indigenous tree Pongamia pinnata (L.) wood. Funded by Khulna University research cell . Principal Investigator 2013 2014 National
6 Utilization of mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) seed pod powder as novel adsorbent for the removal of textile azo dye from wastewater funded by University Grants Commission (UGC) Principal Investigator 2011-12 2014 National
7 Statistical optimization of process parameters for the Production of Particle Board, Funded by Khulna University Research Cell. Principal Investigator 2010 2011 National
8 Application of agro-waste based hydrochar as soil amendments and its utilization for lead adsorption. Funded by Khulna University Research Cell. Co-Principal Investigator 2021 National
9 Phytoremediation potential of indigenous plant species for wastewater contaminated soil in Bangladesh. Funded by Ministry of Education, Bangladesh. Co-Principal Investigator 2016-17 2020 National
10 Behavior of cadmium in saline soils of southwest coastal Bangladesh and alleviation of its toxicity by the application of selected organic materials. Funded by Ministry of Education, Bangladeh. Co-Principal Investigator 2019 National
11 Development and evaluation of high quality bio-oil and char from in-situ co-hydrothermal liquefaction of tannery sludge and saw dust coupled with deep eutectic solvents. Funded by UGC, Bangladesh. Principal Investigator 2022 National

Employment

Lecturer (against leave vacancy)

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06/10/2004 to 31/08/2005, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208,Bangladesh

Lecturer (Adhoc)

 

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25/06/2009 to 09/11/2010, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208,Bangladesh

Assistant Professor

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10/11/2010 to 24/06/2015, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208,Bangladesh

Associate Professor

 

25/06/2015 to 24/06/2019, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208,Bangladesh

Professor

 

25/06/2019 onwards, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208,Bangladesh

Training and other research experiences

2018

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Post-Doctoral study, Faculty of agriculture, Department of soil amelioration, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

2014

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Post Doctoral study, Chemical Engineering School, University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.

April 02-12, 2013

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Short course on “Nanotechnology for water and wastewater treatment”, UNESCO-IHE institute for water education, The Netherlands.

October 01-15, 2010

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UNU-INWEH-UNESCO International training course on ‘Coastal Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems’ at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

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  List of publications:


Journal article/book chapter/Conference paper

Year

Liu, Z., Islam, M. A., & Liu, Y. Removal of chemical oxygen demand, total phosphorus, and ammonia nitrogen from pickle wastewater by plant biomass carbon combined with a chemical oxidant. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-03331-1Springer.

2022

Liu, Z., Islam, M. A., & Huang, J. Study of the adsorption of methylene blue by phytoremediation -plant biomas s carbon. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 120273. Elsevier.

2022

Book Chapter:

Anastopoulos, I., Giannopoulos, G., Islam, A., Ighalod, J.O., Iwuchukwu, F.U., Pashalidis, I., Kalderis, D., Giannakoudakis, D.A., Nair, N. & Lima, E.C. Potential environmental applications of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) residue-based adsorbents for dye removal in (waste) waters. In Biomass-Derived Materials for Environmental Applications. pp 307-318. Elsevier.

 

2022

Ghosh, D. K., Islam, M. A., Ghosh, R. K., Mazumdar, S., & Das, A. K. Investigating the drying characteristics of Anthocephalus chinensis (Lam.) A. Rich ex Walp wood. Heliyon, e10360. Elsevier.

2022

Liu, Z., Khan, T. A., Islam, M. A., & Tabrez. A review on the treatment of dyes in printing and dyeing wastewater by plant biomass carbon. Bioresource Technology, 127168. Elsevier.

2022

Kibria, K. Q., Islam, M., Hoque, S., Siddique, M., Bakar, A., & Hossain, M. Z. Variations in cadmium accumulation among amon rice cultivars in Bangladesh and associated human health risks. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-15. Springer

2022

Islam, M., Hameed, B. H., Ahmed, M. J., Khanday, W. A., Khan, M. A., & Marrakchi, F. Porous carbon–based material from fish scales for the adsorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-10. Springer.

2022

Akter, J., Islam, M. A., Kibria, K. Q., & Islam, M. A. Adsorption of Phosphate Ions on Chicken Feather Hydrochar and Hydrochar-Soil Mixtures. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 232(10), 1-16. Springer.

2021

Hasan, S. M. M., Akber, M. A., Bahar, M. M., Islam, M. A., Akbor, M. A., Siddique, M. A. B., & Islam, M.A. Chromium contamination from tanning industries and Phytoremediation potential of native plants: a study of savar tannery industrial estate in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 106(6), 1024-1032. Springer.

2021

Bardhan, M., Novera, T. M., Tabassum, M., Islam, M. A., Islam, M. A., & Hameed, B. H. Co-hydrothermal carbonization of different feedstocks to hydrochar as potential energy for the future world: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 298, 126734. Elsevier.

2021

Islam, M.A., Limon, S.H., Romić, M. Islam, M.A. Conversion of chicken feather waste via hydrothermal carbonization: process optimization and the effect of hydrochar on seed germination of Acacia auriculiformis. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 23(3), 1177-1188. Springer

2021

Islam, M.A., Limon, S.H., Romić, M. Islam, M.A .Hydrochar-based soil amendments for agriculture: a review of recent progress. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14(2), 1-16. Springer.

2021

Sultana, A., Novera, T.M., Islam, M.A., Limon, S.H., Islam, M.A. Multi-response optimization for the production of Albizia saman bark hydrochar through hydrothermal carbonization: characterization and pyrolysis kinetic study. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-15. Springer.

2021

Novera, T. M., Tabassum, M., Bardhan, M., Islam, M. A., & Islam, M. A. Chemical modification of betel nut husk prepared by sodium hydroxide for methylene blue adsorption. Applied Water Science, 11(4), 1-14. Springer.

2021

Sultana, A., Mollick, A. S., Islam, M. A., & Islam, M. A. Selection of fuelwood tree species using fuel value index in Jhenaidah district. Khulna University Studies, 18(1): 18-26.

2021

Jawad, A.H., Bardhan, M., Islam, M.A., Islam, M.A., Syed-Hassan, S.S.A., Surip, S.N., AL Othman, Z.A., & Khan, M. R. (2020). Insights into the modeling, characterization and adsorption performance of mesoporous activated carbon from corn cob residue via microwave-assisted H3PO4 activation. Surfaces and Interfaces, 21, 100688. Elsevier.

2020

Islam, M., Akber, M., Islam, M. M., & Dutta, M. (2020). Bacteriological assessment of dug well water in rural areas of Bangladesh. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua, 69(7), 720-732.

2020

Bardhan, M., Novera, T. M., Tabassum, M., Islam, M. A., Jawad, A. H., & Islam, M. A.  (2020). Adsorption of methylene blue onto betel nut husk-based activated carbon prepared by sodium hydroxide activation process. Water Science and Technology, 82(9), 1932-1949. IWA Publishing.

2020

Tabassum, M., Bardhan, M., Novera, T. M., Islam, M. A., Hadi Jawad, A., & Islam, M. A. (2020). NaOH-Activated Betel Nut Husk Hydrochar for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye. Water Air and Soil Pollution, 231(8), 398. Springer

2020

Akber, M. A., Islam, M. A., Dutta, M., Billah, S. M., & Islam, M. A. (2020). Nitrate contamination of water in dug wells and associated health risks of rural communities in southwest Bangladesh. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192, 163. Springer

2020

Islam, M. A., Akber, M. A., Limon, S. H., Akbor, M. A., & Islam, M. A. (2019). Characterization of solid biofuel produced from banana stalk via hydrothermal carbonization. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 4(9), 651-658. Springer

2019

Akber, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Islam, M. A., & Islam, M. A. (2019). Potential ecological risk of metal pollution in lead smelter-contaminated agricultural soils in Khulna, Bangladesh. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 191(6), 351. Springer

2019

Islam, M. A., Akber, M. A., Rahman, M. B., Rahman, M. A., Haque, M. A., & Islam, M. A. (2019). Trace elements in rice grain and agricultural soils: assessment of health risk of inhabitants near a former secondary lead smelter in Khulna, Bangladesh. Environmental geochemistry and health, 41(6), 2521-2532. Springer

2019

Mitu, M., Islam, M. A., Rahman, M. S., Feroz, S. M., Mollick, A. S., & Kabir, M. E. (2019). Pyrolysis kinetic study on waste particle residue from particle board industry. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science, 1(16), 58-66. Springer.

2019

Islam, M. A., Akber, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Islam, M. A., & Kabir, M. P. (2019). Evaluation of harvested rainwater quality at primary schools of southwest coastal Bangladesh. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 191(2), 80. Springer

2019

Islam, M. A., Tan, Y. L., Islam, M. A., Romić, M., & Hameed, B. H. (2018). Chitosan–bleaching earth clay composite as an efficient adsorbent for carbon dioxide adsorption: Process optimization. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 554, 9-15. Elsevier.

2018

M.A. Islam, M.J. Ahmed, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed. Mesoporous activated coconut shell-derived hydrochar prepared via hydrothermal carbonization-NaOH activation for methylene blue adsorption. Journal of environmental management, 203, 237-244. Elsevier

2017

M.J. Ahmed, M.A. Islam, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed. Human hair-derived high surface area porous carbon material for the adsorption isotherm and kinetics of tetracycline antibiotics. Bioresource technology, 243, 778-784. Elsevier

2017

MA Islam, MJ Ahmed, WA  Khanday, M  Asif, BH Hameed. Mesoporous activated carbon prepared from NaOH activation of rattan (Lacosperma secundiflorum) hydrochar for methylene blue removal. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 138, 279-285. Elsevier.

2017

AK Das, MM Rahman, MA Islam. Effect of water logging on physical and mechanical properties of Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr. tree. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 2017 Apr 8;52(1):49-52.

2017

SB Ratul, KS Rahman, MA Hasan, MA Islam, MN Islam, MI Shams. Hybrid particleboard from kadam (Anthocephalus chinensis) reinforced with dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata): effects of particle mixing ratio on physical and mechanical properties. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science. 2017 Dec 1; 14(2):115-21. Springer

2017

MA Islam, S Sabar, A Benhouria, WA Khanday, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2017. Nanoporous activated carbon prepared from karanj (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls for methylene blue adsorption. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 74, 96-104. Elsevier.

2017

AH Jawad, MA Islam, BH Hameed. 2017. Cross-linked chitosan thin film coated onto glass plate as an effective adsorbent for adsorption of reactive orange 16. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 95, 743-749. Elsevier.

2017

R Alam, MA Islam, SM Feroz, S Nasrin, T Biswas, KS Rahman, LR Khushi. 2016. Drying Schedule and Effect of Seasoning on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Three Available Timber Species in Bangladesh. Global Journal of Botanical Science 4, 59-66. Savvy Science.

2016

MA Islam, R Bari. 2016.  Flat pressed Pongamia pinnata wood-flour/polypropylene composite loaded with talc: a statistical optimization. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 13, 91-100. Springer

2016

MA Islam, M. Auta, G. Kabir, B.H. Hameed. 2016. A thermogravimetric analysis of the combustion kinetics of karanja (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls char. Bioresource Technology 200, 335-341. Elsevier.

2016

MA Islam, G. Kabir, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed. 2015. Combustion kinetics of hydrochar produced from hydrothermal carbonisation of Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls via thermogravimetric analysis. Bioresource Technology 194, 14–20. Elsevier.

2015

MA Islam, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2015. Pyrolysis kinetics of raw and hydrothermally carbonized Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls via thermogravimetric analysis. Bioresource Technology 179, 227–233. Elsevier.

2015

MA Islam, IAW Tan, A Benhouria, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2015. Mesoporous and adsorptive properties of palm date seed activated carbon prepared via sequential hydrothermal carbonization and sodium hydroxide activation. Chemical Engineering Journal 270, 187-195. Elsevier.

2015

VO Njoku, MA Islam, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2015. Adsorption of 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by mesoporous activated carbon prepared from H 3 PO 4-activated langsat empty fruit bunch. Journal of environmental management 154, 138-144. Elsevier.

2015

MA Islam, A Benhouria, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2015. Methylene blue adsorption on factory-rejected tea activated carbon prepared by conjunction of hydrothermal carbonization and sodium hydroxide activation processes. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 52, 57–64. Elsevier.

2015

A Benhouria, MA Islam, HZ Boudiaf, M Boutahala, BH Hameed. 2015. Calcium alginate–bentonite–activated carbon composite beads as highly effective adsorbent for methylene blue. Chemical Engineering Journal 270, 621–630. Elsevier.

2015

SE Arab, MA Islam. 2015. Production of mahogany sawdust reinforced LDPE wood–plastic composites using statistical response surface methodology. Journal of Forestry Research 26(2), 487-494. Springer.

2015

Hasan MA, Islam T, Rahman KS, Ratul SB, Islam MA, Sharmin A, Islam MN. Hybrid particleboard from wood and non-wood species: physical and mechanical properties as a function of particle mixing ratio. Adv Res. 2015; 3(5):502-11.

2015

VO Njoku, MA Islam, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2014. Preparation of mesoporous activated carbon from coconut frond for the adsorption of carbofuran insecticide. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 110, 172-180. Elsevier.

2014

YL Tan, MA Islam, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2014. Adsorption of carbon dioxide by sodium hydroxide-modified granular coconut shell activated carbon in a fixed bed. Energy 77, 926–931. Elsevier.

2014

VO Njoku, MA Islam, M Asif, BH Hameed. 2014. Utilization of sky fruit husk agricultural waste to produce high quality activated carbon for the herbicide bentazon adsorption. Chemical Engineering Journal 251, 183-191. Elsevier.

2014

MA Islam, MA Razzak, B Ghosh. 2014. Optimization of thermally-compressed wood of Trewia nudiflora species using statistical Box–Behnken design and desirability function. Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science, 11 (1), 5-14. Springer.

2014

MA Islam, MR Alam, MO Hannan. 2012. Multiresponse optimization based on statistical response surface methodology and desirability function for the production of particleboard. Composites Part B: Engineering 43 (3), 861-868. Elsevier.

2012

K Mahmud, MA Islam, A Mitsionis, T Albanis, T Vaimakis. 2012. Adsorption of direct yellow 27 from water by poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite prepared via precipitation method. Desalination and Water Treatment 41 (1-3), 170-178. Taylor & Francis.

2012

OA Ioannidou, AA Zabaniotou, GG Stavropoulos, MA Islam, TA Albanis. 2010. Preparation of activated carbons from agricultural residues for pesticide adsorption. Chemosphere 80 (11), 1328-1336. Elsevier.

2010

P Calza, VA Sakkas, C Medana, MA Islam, E Raso, K Panagiotou, T Albanis. 2010. Efficiency of TiO2 photocatalytic degradation of HHCB (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8-hexahydro-4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8-hexamethylcyclopenta [γ]-2-benzopyran) in natural aqueous solutions by nested experimental design and mechanism of degradation. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 99 (1), 314-320. Elsevier.

2010

MA Islam, Z Nikoloutsou, V Sakkas, M Papatheodorou, T Albanis. 2010. Statistical optimisation by combination of response surface methodology and desirability function for removal of azo dye from aqueous solution. International Journal of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry 90 (3-6). Taylor & Francis.

2010

MA Islam, V Sakkas, T Albanis. 2010. Adsorption-desorption study of bromophos methyl and quinalphos in Greek soils. International Journal of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry 90 (3-6). Taylor & Francis.

2010

VA Sakkas, MA Islam, C Stalikas, TA Albanis. 2010. Photocatalytic degradation using design of experiments: a review and example of the Congo red degradation. Journal of hazardous materials 175 (1), 33-44. Elsevier.

2010

MA Islam, V Sakkas, TA Albanis. 2009. Application of statistical design of experiment with desirability function for the removal of organophosphorus pesticide from aqueous solution by low-cost material. Journal of hazardous materials 170 (1), 230-238. Elsevier.

2009

VA Sakkas, P Calza, MA Islam, C Medana, C Baiocchi, K Panagiotou, T Albanis. 2009. TiO2 mediated photocatalytic transformation of UV filter 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) in aqueous phase: Statistical optimization and photoproduct analysis. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 90 (3), 526-534. Elsevier.

2009

Kabir, M. E., Bosunia, A. K. M. A., Islam, M. A., & Mowla, R. SOCIAL FORESTRY FOR WOMEN LIVELIHOOD IN THE RURAL SOCIETY OF JESSORE, BANGLADESH. Khulna University Studies, 8(2):207-212.

2007

MN Islam, , MO Hannan, MA Islam. 2006. Manufacture and properties of particleboard from Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata). Journal of Biological Sciences 6 (2), 417-419. Science Alert.

2006

Bosunia, A. K. M., Hannan, M. O., Mahfuz, AA., Islam, M. A., Islam, MN.,Mahmud, K., & Lahiry, A. K. Study on Tanalith E treatability of rubber wood (Hevea brasiliensis) grown in Bangladesh. In International Research Group on Wood Preservation: 37th Annual Meeting. IRG/WP 06-40337

2006

MO Hannan, A Huda, MN Islam, MA Islam. 2005. Indigenous technology for the Production of Sap from Nipa and its Properties. Journal-timber development association of India 51 (3/4), 42.

2005

Bosunia, A.K.M., Islam, M. A., Hannan, M.O., & Lahiry, A.K. (2003). The present status, characteristics and problems of wood based turning handicrafts industry in Bangladesh. JOURNAL-TIMBER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF INDIA, 49(3/4), 42-49.

2003

Islam, M.A., A.K.M A. Bosunia, S.C. Ghosh, M.O. Hannan, and A.K. Lahiry. "Present status of using treated wood and private house owner’s expectations in Bangladesh." In International Research Group on Wood Preservation: 35th Annual Meeting. IRG/WP 04-30329.

2004

Ghosh, S.C., Bosunia, A.K.M.A., Islam,M.A., & Lahiry, A.K. Physical properties variation of sound and top dying affected sundriwood (Heritiera fomes) in mangrove forest of Bangladesh. In International Research Group on Wood Preservation: 35th Annual Meeting. IRG/WP 04-10504.

2004

Islam, M.A., Rahman, M.S., Bosunia, A.K.M.A., & Lahiry, A.K. (2015). Present status and potentiality of the economic utilization of the sawmill residue and wastage in Bangladesh. The International Research Group on Wood Preservation, 1-14. IRG/WP 04-50211.

2004

M.O. Hannan; S.M.M. Hasnin; M.S. Islam and M.A. Islam. 2001. Study on some physical properties of sound and disease affected sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.) wood. Khulna University Studies, 3, 433-435.

2001