Md. Iftekhar Shams
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A highly experienced professor with over 26 years of academic and teaching expertise, recognized for a strong track record in managing degree programs, delivering lectures, and conducting impactful research that enhances students’ critical thinking and practical skills. Skilled in disseminating research findings through leading scholarly journals, including Soft Matter, Advanced Optical Materials, ACS Nano, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Wood Science and Technology, and Scientific Reports among others. Successfully led numerous funded projects supported by prestigious organizations such as the World Bank, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Ministry of Education (Bangladesh), Ministry of Science and Technology (Bangladesh), and the University Grants Commission (Bangladesh). In recognition of my outstanding contributions to the fields of forest and agricultural sciences, I was honored with the UGC Award by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh in 2015.

Key Skills

•     Demonstrates excellence in fostering, motivating, and teaching undergraduate and graduate students in wood science and related subjects.

•   Proficient in developing modules, syllabi, and curricula; delivering engaging lectures; and leading laboratory sessions, discussion groups, assignments, and reports.

•      Committed to inspiring students and enhancing their critical thinking abilities, consistently achieving above-average academic outcomes.

•      Extensive experience supervising undergraduate projects, master’s theses, and PhD dissertations.

•   Conducts impactful research in forest products utilization, bio-nanomaterials, and wood modification, with publications in high-quality scholarly journals.

•      Provides consultative services to government agencies, industries, and research organizations.

•   Actively builds a strong research network with national and international laboratories, fostering collaborative research across disciplines and with foreign universities.

Educational Qualifications

•    Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forestry, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh, 1998. Obtained CGPA 3.88 in a scale of 4.0. (First Class First Position).

•          Master of Agricultural Science, Major in Wood Science and Technology, Kyoto University, Japan, 2003.

•          PhD in Agricultural Science, Major in Wood Science and Technology, Kyoto University, Japan, 2006.

Research Interest:

1. Bio-based nanomaterials fabrication and characterization

2. Wood and natural fiber based composites production.

3. Nature based nanofertilizer production and application




Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Preparation and evaluation of chitin nanofiber as a substitute of urea for tomato cultivation Co-Principal Investigator 2025 2026 National
2 Learning mobility for higher education of students and staff between EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme Principal Investigator 2023 2026 International
3 Performance evaluation of chitin nanofibers (CNF) extracted from shrimp shells for capsicum production Principal Investigator 2024 2025 National
4 Utilization of chitin nanofibers from cultured prawn shell as an agricultural material and creation of new industry in Bangladesh Principal Investigator 2020 2022 International
5 Development of high strength eco-friendly composites from bamboo strips Principal Investigator 2019 2020 National
6 Development and commercialization of environmental friendly biocomposites and bio-fuel from agricultural wastes to meet the challenges of 21st century Principal Investigator 2016 2018 International
7 Development of Partially deacelytaded chitin-chitosan nanofilm for bio-medical application Principal Investigator 2017 2019 International
8 Fabrications of bio-nanofibers for new generation electronic paper Principal Investigator 2015 2017 National
9 Development of light weight and durable cement bonded board from sugarcane wastes Principal Investigator 2016 2017 National
10 Development of craft paper from Agricultural wastes Co-Principal Investigator 2016 2017 National
11 Fabrication of chitin nanofibers from shrimp shell wastes Principal Investigator 2015 2016 National
12 Eco-friendly wood preservative from plant extracts for sustainable use of wood resources in Bangladesh Co-Principal Investigator 2015 2016 National
13 Environmental friendly binderless composites from kenaf and jute wastes for replacing the traditional formaldehyde based composites Principal Investigator 2014 2015 National
14 Development of optical transparent film reinforced with chitin nanofibers extracted from shrimp wastes Co-Principal Investigator 2012 2014 International
15 Simplified fabrication of optically transparent composites reinforced with micro scale crab/shrimp shell chitin particles Principal Investigator 2013 2014 International
16 Development of selectively densified wood based composites Principal Investigator 2008 2010 International
17 Extraction and characterization of chitin nanofibers from shrimp wastes using Super Mascollider process Principal Investigator 2022 2023 National
18 Production and Properties of jute stick particleboard reinforced with plant derived Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs) Principal Investigator January, 2026 April, 2026 International
19 Market Study for wood chips, sawdust and other wood products including furniture (demand and supply) Principal Investigator 2022 2023 International
20 Effects and functions of chitin nanofibers from Bangladeshi shrimp shells on agricultural products Principal Investigator 2022 2025 International
21 Internationalizing forestry curricula study tracks through a Global-SDG-Campus network Principal Investigator 2022 2025 International

Professional Experiences

•         Professor, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, 2011 (December 28) to till today

•       Director, Central Laboratory, Khulna University, 2022 to 2024

•    Member, Discipline Specific Expert Committee (Forestry), Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC), 2022

•        Executive member, National Committee, Bangladesh STEM Foundation, 2021 to 2023

•        President, Bangladesh STEM Foundation, Khulna University Chapter – Khulna, 2021 to 2023

•        Syndicate Member, Khulna University, 2021 to 2022

•         Executive Committee Member, Life Science School, Khulna University, 2019 to 2022

•         Discipline Head, Forestry and Wood Technology, Khulna University, 2019 to 2022

•         Vice President, Bangladesh Institute of Foresters (IFB) 2019 to 2022

•         Board of Advanced Studies (BOAS) member, Khulna University, 2019 to 2021

•       Associate Professor, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, 2007 (11 March)-2011(27 December)

•      Assistant Professor, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, 2001 (15 November) -2007 (10 March)

•      Lecturer, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, 1998 (15 November) to 2001 (14 November)


Research Experiences

•   Visiting Professor, Laboratory of Sustainable Materials, Research Institute of Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University. Japan 2026 (3 months).

•   Visiting Researcher, Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany 2022 (2 weeks)

•    Visiting Researcher, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Linnaeus University, Sweden 2022 (2 weeks)

•   Visiting Professor, Laboratory of Sustainable Materials, Research Institute of Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University. Japan 2017 (3 months).

•     JSPS Invited Researcher, Laboratory of Active Bio-based Materials, Research Institute of Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Japan 2013- 2014 (10 months).

•   Visiting Researcher, Laboratory of Active Bio-based Materials, Research Institute of Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University. Japan 2012 (4 months).

•          Visiting Researcher, Nanjing Forestry University, China, 2014 (1 week)

•          JSPS Post-Doctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Active Bio-based Materials, Research Institute of Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Japan 2008- 2010 (2 years)

•          Visiting Researcher: Fibre and Polymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden 2006 (2 weeks)

•          Research Student, Wood Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan, 2000-2001(1 year)

 

Reviewer of the Journal

ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces (America Chemical Society)

Biomacromolecules (America Chemical Society)

Carbohydrate Polymers (Elsevier Publication)

Cellulose (Springer Publication)

Journal of Material Science (Springer Publication)

Journal of Polymer and Environment (Springer Publication)

RSC Advances (Royal Society of Chemistry, UK)

Holzforschung (Germany)

Journal of Tropical Forest Science (Malaysia)

European Polymer Journal (Elsevier Publication)

Forest Products Journal (USA)

Journal of Wood Science (Springer Publication)

European Journal of Wood and Wood Products (Springer Publication)

Bioresources (USA) 

Journal of Chitin and Chitosan Science (India)

•          University Grants Commission Award (UGC AWARD) in the field of Forest and Agricultural Sciences, 2015

•          Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Invitation Fellowship  (Long Term), 2013

•          Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Invitation Fellowship (Short Term), 2012

•          Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2008

•          Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for MS leading to Ph.D (Embassy Selection), 2000

•          Rotary International Talents Award, 2000

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Patent/ Provisional Patents

1.    Shams, M.I. and Yano, H. (2016). Dispersion containing polysaccharide nanofibers, dispersion medium and monomer, and resin composition obtained from said dispersion. Japanese Patent Application JP2015128599A, Publication JP2016153470A; PCT Publication WO2016129693A1; Japanese Patent JP6695662B2

2.     Yano, H. and Shams, M.I. (2006). Consolidation of wood by a combination of steam treatment and resin impregnation treatment. Japanese Patent Application JP2005058248A; Publication JP2006240032A.

3.   Shams, M.I., Ratul, S.B., Summia, S., Islam, M.N. and Ashaduzzaman, M. (2018). Citrate bonded composites made from jute, method to prepare the same and application thereof. Bangladesh Patent Application No. P/BD/2018/000287.

4.   M. N. Islam, Rana, M.N., M.I Shams and M. Ashaduzzaman (2018) Reinforced cement-bonded composite panel, method to prepare the same, and applications thereof. Bangladesh Patent Application No.  P/BD/2018/000288

5.    M.I Shams., I.P Nitu., S.B. Ratul, M. N. Islam, M. Ashaduzzaman (2018) Binderless particleboard made from jute, method to prepare the same, and applications thereof. Bangladesh Patent Application No. P/BD/2018/00289

6.    M.I Shams, S.B Ratul, T. Tasmin M. N. Islam, M. Ashaduzzaman, (2018) Self bonded composites made from jute, method to prepare the same and application thereof Bangladesh Bangladesh Patent Application No.  P/BD/2018/00290

7.   M.N. Islam, A.K. Saha, K.S. Rahman, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I. Shams (2018) Adhesive composition, and process using the same for production of workable composites. Bangladesh Patent Application No.  P/BD/2018/000291

 

Book Chapter

1.      SK Biswas, X Yang, H Yano, and M.I. Shams (2023) Bio-based transparent nanocomposites for future applications, Applications of Multifunctional Nanomaterials, Elsevier Publication 297-325.

2.      M.R. Islam, F. Rahman, M.N. Islam, M. N. Rana, S. K. Nath, M.Ashaduzzaman, M.I. Shams (2018) Cement-Bonded Lignocellulosic Panel (CLP): A Promising Environmental Friendly Construction Material for Conservation of Forest Resources, Handbook of Eco materials, Springer Publication, 1-13

3.      F. Rahman, M.N. Islam, M.O. Fareq, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I. Shams (2019) Cellulosic Biofuel: Technologies, Prospects, and Challenges, Handbook of Ecomaterials Springer Publication, 1-12

4.      I.P. Nitu, M.I. Shams, M.N. Islam, S.B Ratul, M Ashaduzzaman (2019) Development of binderless composites from different nonwood lignocellulosic materials: Overview Handbook of Ecomaterials, Springer Publication, 1395-1409

5.      M. Ara, S.B. Ratul, M.I. Shams (2015) Hand sheet paper from palm wastes, LAP-LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 1-52.

6.      M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2011) High Strength Phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin impregnated wood: Fundamental analysis and future application. In: Wood: Types, Properties and Uses ed. L.F. Botannini, Nova Science Publication, New York, USA, 193-203.

 

 

Scientific Journal Articles

1.    1.      A. H Jainul, J. Akhter, M. N Mahmud, M. I Shams, S Miah, Z Islam, M J Hossain, S Tanpichai, S.K Biswas (2026) Enhancing the Postharvest Life of Cucumber and Papaya Using Bionanofibers Extracted from Agricultural Wastes, ACS Food Science & Technology (In Press)

2.      S.A Shifa, L. Zada, S.S. Shah, M.A Alfasane, T Rahman, M N Shaikh, M. I Shams, S M Rahman, M.A Aziz (2026) Investigating Albizia procera as a Natural Source of Bioactive Compounds: Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Therapeutic Prospects in Disease Management, Current Pharmacology Reports 12 (1), 26

3.      S Rahman, M Akter, AN Farhabi, SS Kusumah, K Umemura, MI Shams, (2026) A Simplified Manufacturing Technique of Fabricating Jute Stick Cross-banded Board Reinforced with Citric Acid as a Natural Binder: Process Optimization and Characterization, BioResources, 21(1), 1515–1528.

4.      M.S. Hossain, MY Kabir, MI Shams, SAK Khan, A Sultana (2025) Chitin Nanofibers Retain the Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Papaya (Carica papaya L.), Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 23(4), 532–541.

5.      T. Biswas, MY Ali, MI Shams, S Afroj, MY Kabir (2025) Application of Chitin Nanofiber as A Nitrogen Source Improves Growth and Yield of BRRI Dhan28, Khulna University Studies, 62-69, https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.02.1420-ls

6.      S Afroj, MY Ali, MI Shams, T Biswas, MY Kabir (2025) Utilization of Chitin Nanofiber as a Supplement of Urea for BRRI dhan28 (Oryza sativa L. cv. BRRI dhan28) Cultivation, Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 23, 287-295

7.      M.I. Shams, M. Y. Kabir, M.Y. Ali, M. Billah, Most. J.S Bristi, H. Kaminaka, D.A Zewude. S. Ifuku (2025) Exploring shrimp-derived chitin nanofiber as a sustainable alternative to urea for rice (Oryza sativa cv. BRRI dhan67) cultivation, Appl. Nano 6(2), https://doi.org/10.3390/applnano6020006

8.      S. Munira, S. A. K Khan, M.I. Shams, M. Y. Kabir (2025) Potentials of chitin nanofiber for postharvest quality of banana, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation https://doi.org/10.1155/jfpp/2776934

9.      S. Munira, M. Y. Kabir, S. A. K Khan, M.I. Shams, (2025) Chitin nanofiber coating retains postharvest quality and extends shelf life of mango, Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research 8(4), 539-552

10.  S.K Bagchi, M. Y. Kabir, S. A. K Khan, M.I. Shams, J.C Diaz Perez (2025) Foliar applications of chitin nanofiber augment plant growth, yield, and postharvest quality of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), International Journal of Vegetable Science, https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2025.2546015

11.  S. Ifuku, H. Kaminaka and M.I. Shams (2025) Nanochitin from crab shells: production, chemical modification, composite materials, and physiological functions, Macromolecular Rapid Communications. 2400765

12.  S. S. Shah, M. N. Shaikh, T. Rahman, M. I. Shams, M. A. Alfasane, S. M. Rahman, A. Raihan, S.A Nayem, M. A. Aziz (2025) Albizia Procera-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Carbon: A Versatile Material for Energy Conversion, Storage, and Environmental Applications, Chemistry–An Asian Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202401362

13.  S. S. Shah, M. N. Shaikh, T. Rahman, M. I. Shams, M. A. Alfasane, S. M. Rahman, A. Raihan, S.A Nayem, M. A. Aziz (2024) Unlocking the potential of Albizia procera: A multifunctional tree for sustainable development and climate resilience, Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy, 31(2), 329–347. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v31i2.78761

14.  A. N Farhabi, S.M Supti, S. Rahman,  M.I. Shams (2022) Effects of ascorbic acid on the properties of jute stick cross-banded board, Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 19(2) 61-66

15.  I.P Nitu, Summia Rahman, M. N. Islam, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I Shams (2022) Preparation and properties of jute stick particleboard using citric acid–glycerol mixture as a natural binder, Journal of Wood Science. https://doi.org/10.1186/s10086-022-02039-0

16.  I.P Nitu, Summia Rahman, M. N. Islam, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I Shams (2022) Properties of jute stick binderless particleboard reinforced with bagasse pith. Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science https://doi.org/10.1007/s13196-022-00293-9

17.  Islam, M.N., Adib, A., Dana, N.H., Das, A.K., Faruk, M.O., Siddique, M.R.H., Agar, D.A. Larsson, S.H., Rudolfsson, M., Ashaduzzaman, M. and Shams, M.I. (2021). Raw natural rubber latex-based bio-adhesive for the production of particleboard: formulation and optimization of process parameters. RSC Advances, 11: 28542–28549. DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05307h.  

18.  I.P Nitu, M. N. Islam, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.K Amin, M.I Shams (2020) Optimization of processing parameters for the manufacturing of jute stick binderless board, Journal of Wood Science, 66 (1) 1-9.

19.  S. A. Hasan, M. N. S Pitol, M. I. Shams, M. O. Hannan (2020) Scope of Medium density fiberboard (MDF) from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 123-127.

20.  M.N Rana, M. N. Islam, S.K. Nath, A.K Das, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I Shams (2020) Influence of chemical additive on the physical and mechanical properties of cement-bonded composite panels made from jute stick, Journal of Building Engineering, 101358

21.  M.N Rana, M. N. Islam, S.K. Nath, A.K Das, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I Shams (2019) Properties of low-density cement-bonded composite panels manufactured from polystyrene and jute stick particles Journal of Wood Science, 65 (1) 1-10

22.  S.K. Biswas, S.Tanpichai, S.Witayakran, X. Yang, M.I. Shams, H.Yano (2019) Highly Thermal-Resilient AgNW Transparent Electrode and Optical Device on ThermomechanicallySuperstable Cellulose Nanorod-Reinforced Nanocomposites" Advanced Optical Materials, 7 (15) 1900532

23.  S.K. Biswas, S. Tanpichai, S.Witayakran, X. Yang, M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2019)Thermally Superstable Cellulosic-Nanorod-Reinforced Transparent Substrates Featuring Microscale Surface Patterns, ACS Nano 2019, 13, 2, 2015-2023

24.  S.K Biswas, H. Sano, M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2017) Three-dimensional-moldable nanofiber-reinforced transparent composites with a hierarchically self-assembled “reverse” nacre-like architecture, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 9 (35) 30177-30184

25.  S.B.Ratul, K.S. Rahman, M.A.W. Hasan, M.A. Islam, M.N. Islam, M.I. Shams (2017) Hybrid particleboard from kadam (Anthocephaluschinensis) reinforced with dhaincha (Sesbaniaaculeata): effects of particle mixing ratio on physical and mechanical properties, Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 14, 115-121.

26.  E Ahmed, A.K. Das, M.O.Hannan, M.I. Shams (2016) Particleboard from coir pith. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 51 (3), 239-245.

27.  Shams, M.I., Yano H. (2015) Doubly curved nanofiber-reinforced optically transparent composites, Scientific Reports (Nature Publication Group) 5, 16421.

28.  Biswas, S.K., Shams, M.I., Das, A.K., Islam, M.N., Nazhad, M.M. (2015) Flexible and transparent chitin/acrylic resin nanocomposite films with high mechanical strength, Fibers and Polymers, Vol.16, No.4, 774-781

29.  Ghosh, R.K., Rahman, M.M., Das, A.K., Rana, R., Shams, M.I. (2015) Introducing Areca catechu as a raw material of cement-bonded board through determining the properties of Areca catechu cement-bonded board, J Indian Acad Wood Sci, DOI 10.1007/s13196-015-0150-6

30.  M.S.M. Majumdar, A.K. Das, M.I. Shams, M.Q. Chowdhury (2015) Effect of age and height position on physical and mechanical properties of rubber wood (Heveabrasiliensis) of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 49 (2), 79-84

31.  M.A. Mamun, M. Ara, S.B. Ratul, M.O. Hannan, M.I. Shams (2015) Physical and mechanical properties of flat-press polypropylene bonded composite made from bamboo (BambusabalcooaRoxb.), J Indian Acad Wood Sci 12, 145-148

32.  H. Yano, S. Sasaki, M.I. Shams, K. Abe and T. Date (2014) Wood pulp based optically transparent film: A Paradigm from nanofibers to nanostructured fibers, Advanced Optical Materials 2 (3), 231-234

33.  Das, A. K., Islam, M. A., Shams, M. I., Hannan, M. O., Biswas, S. K. (2014). Physical and Mechanical Properties of UF Bonded and Without Binding Agent Bagasse MDF. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 7(1):45-50

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34.  Rashid, M. M., Das, A. K., Shams, M. I., Biswas, S. K. (2014). Physical and Mechanical Properties of Medium Density Fiber Board (MDF) Fabricated from Banana Plant (Musasapientum) Stem and Midrib. J Indian Acad Wood Sci DOI 10.1007/s13196-014-0109-z. 11(1):1-4

35.  Zaman, M. S., Das, A. K., Shams, M. I., Rana, R., Rahman, M. M., Biswas, S. K. (2013). Physical and mechanical properties of Agriculture plastic composite made from jute (corchorusolitorius l.) and dhaincha (sesbaniacannabinaretz.). International Journal of Wood Science, Technology and Forestry, 1 (1), 1-8

36.  M.S. Islam, A.K. Das, M.K. Ahmed and M.I. Shams (2013) Effcets of CaCl2 and NaHCO3 on the physical and mechanical properties of Dhaincha ((Sesbaniaaculeata) cement bonded particleboard, Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 10(2):81-85

37.  S.K. Biswas, A.K. DAS, H. Yano and M.I. Shams (2013) Development of high performance transparent nanocomposites reinforced with nanofibrillated chitin extracted from shrimp wastes. Journal of chitin and Chitosan Science 1(2) 138-143

38.  M.I. Shams and H. Yano (2013) Simplified fabrication of optically transparent composites reinforced with nanostructured chitin. J Polym Environ 21, 937-943

39.  M.I. Shams, M. Nogi, L. Berglund, H. Yano (2012) The transparent crab: preparation and nanostructural implications for bioinspired optically transparent nanocomposites, Soft Matter 8:1369-1373

40.  M. Sarkar, M. Asaduzzaman, A. K. Das, M. O. Hannan, M. I. Shams (2012) Mechanical properties and dimensional stability of cement bonded particleboard from rice husk and saw dust, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. (In press) 

41.  K. Das, M. Billha, M.I. Shams,M.O. Hannan (2012) Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Wastage Cement Bonded Board, Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science, 9(2): 170-175

42.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2011) Compressive deformation of phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin impregnated wood related to the molecular weight of resin, Wood Science and Technology 45:73-81

43.  M.I. Shams, S. Ifuku, M. Nogi, T. Oku, H. Yano (2011) Fabrication of optically transparent chitin nanocomposites, Applied Physics A: Material and processing, 102: 325-331

44.  M. Ashaduzzaman, A. K. Das, I. Kayes, M. I. Shams (2011) Natural decay resistance of Acacia auriculiformis and Dalbergiasissoo, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res., 46:225-230

45.  M. Ashaduzzaman, R. Rana, M.N.H Khan, M. I. Shams (2011) Suitability of muli bamboo for making bamboo mat plywood, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res., 46:543-548

46.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2010) Nanofibrillation of chitin from marine bio-resources, Sustainable Humanosphere, a bulletin of Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University, Japan

47.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2009) Development of selectively densified surface laminated wood based composites, European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 67, 169-172

48.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2009) A new method for obtaining high strength phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin impregnated wood composites at low pressing pressure, Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 21(2)175-180

49.  M. M. Islam, M.I. Shams, G. N. M. Ilias, M. O. Hannan (2009) Protective antifungal effect of neem (Azadirachtaindica) extracts on mango (Mangiferaindica) and rain tree (Albiziasaman) wood, International Biodeterioration&Biodegradation, 63, 241-243

50.  M. H. Shahria, M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I. Shams, A. Sharmin and M. M. Islam (2008) Utilization of Pitali (Trewianudiflora) for Manufacturing Commercial Plywood in Bangladesh, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res., 43(4)581-587

51.  M.I. Shams (2006) Compressive deformation behavior of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin, Sustainable Humanosphere, 24-25

52.  M.I. Shams, T. Morooka, H. Yano (2006) Compressive deformation of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin V: Effects of steam pretreatment., Journal of Wood Science, 52, 389-394

53.  M.I. Shams, N. Kagemori, H.Yano (2006) Compressive deformation of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin IV: Species dependency, Journal of Wood Science,  52, 179-183

54.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano, K. Endou (2005) Compressive deformation of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin III: Effects of sodium chlorite treatment, Journal of Wood Science, 51, 234-238

55.  M. Q. Chowdury, M.I. Shams, M. Alam (2005) Effects of age and height variation on physical properties of mangium (Acacia mangium Wild.) wood, Australian Forestry Journal, 68, 17-19

56.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2004) Compressive deformation of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin II: Effects of processing parameters, Journal of Wood Science, 50, 343-350

57.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano, K. Endou (2004) Compressive deformation of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin I: Effects of pressing pressure and pressure holding, Journal of Wood Science, 50, 337-342

58.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano, S. Kawai (2003) Phenolic resin impregnated veneer/ wafer laminated particleboard, Wood Research, 90, 17-18 

 

International Conference and Seminar Presentations

1.      SK Tuli, RK Banya, TK Khusbu, AI Alam, JK Mallick, and MI Shams (2026) Shrimp Shell-Derived Calcium Carbonate Embedded Chitin Nanofibers ( Caco3-ChNF) as Sustainable Soil Amendments for Improving Capsicum Production. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), United International University, Dhaka, 11-12 April, 2026

2.      SK Tuli, RK Banya, MI Shams, MY Ali and MY Kabir (2026) Improving soil fertility by fabricating chitin based soil amendments from shrimp wastes for capsicum production. International Conference on Soil, Water and Environmental Resillience in the coastal zone of Bangladesh under a changing climate, Khulna University, Khulna, 17-18 April, 2026

3.      RK Banya, SK Tuli TK Khusbu, AI Alam, JK Mallick, and MI Shams (2026) Waste to High-Performance Particleboards : A circular Economy Approach Using Kadam Wood Residues Reinforced with Fibrillated Bark and Cellulose Nanofibers. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), United International University, Dhaka, 11-12 April, 2026

4.      TK Khusbu, AI Alam, JK Mallick, RK Banya, SK Tuli and MI Shams (2026) Transforming Agricultural Waste into Value-Added Composites through Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) Reinforced Jute Stick Particleboards. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), United International University, Dhaka, 11-12 April, 2026

5.      AI Alam, TK Khusbu, JK Mallick, RK Banya, SK Tuli and MI Shams (2026) Sustainable Utilization of Kadam ( Neolamarckia cadamba) Wood Wastes for Cellulose Nanofibers (CNF) Production. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), United International University, Dhaka, 11-12 April, 2026

6.      JK Mallick, AI Alam, TK Khusbu, JK Mallick, RK Banya, SK Tuli and MI Shams (2026) Waste Bark Valorization for Formaldehyde-Free Particleboard Production: Advancing Circular Economy Solutions in Sustainable Wood Composites. 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), United International University, Dhaka, 11-12 April, 2026

7.      M.I. Shams and K Umemura (2026) Production and properties of jute stick composites reinforced with plant derived cellulose nanofibers. 560th Humaosphere Symposium, Kyoto University, Japan. (Invited)

8.   M.I. Shams (2024) Evaluation of chitin nanofibers (CNF) as a substitute of urea fertilizer for rice production. Joint collaboration meeting between Khulna University and Tottori University, organized by faculty of Engineering, Tottori University, Japan. (Invited)

9.  M.I. Shams and H Yano (2023) Production and Utilization of Bio-based Nanomaterials. 1st International Conference on Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

 

10.  M.I. Shams (2022) Bio-based Nanomaterials for Future Applications. 1st International Conference on Frontier in Sciences, BUET, Dhaka. (Keynote)

11. M.I. Shams (2021) Bio-based transparent Nanocomposites for future applications. International Symposium on Nanotechnology and Innovations for 4IR in Asia pacific and Beyond held at Dhaka, Bangladesh 19-20 November, 2021. (Invited)

12   Mondal, S.K., Hasan, S.A., Ashaduzzaman, M., Islam, M.N. and Shams, M.I. (2021). Tannin-based Bio-Resins: A Comparative 1H-NMR Study of Polyflavonoid Tannin Extracts for Acacia nilotica and Acacia auriculiformis. World Congress on Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, organized by National Institute for Engineering and Research, held at Coimbatore, India.

13.  M.I. Shams, SK Biswas and H. Yano (2019) Wood pulp based optically transparent film. International Conference on green technology on pulp, paper and allied industries, BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

14. M.I. Shams, and H. Yano (2018) Bio-based nanomaterials for diversified applications. 17th Edition of International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Rome, Italy

15.  M.I.Shams, M.A.H. Khan, M. Bandapadday and H. Yano (2018) Extraction and Application of Chitin Based Nanomaterials. International Conference on Natural Polymers (ICNP 2018), Kerala, India.

16.  M.I.Shams (2018) Green bio-based nanomaterials: Processing and Applications. China- China-Bangladesh Young Researchers International Academic Communication: Biocomposites and Nanocomposites, organized by College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, held at Nanjing, China.

17.  I.P. Nitu and M.I Shams (2018) Development of binderless particleboard from agricultural residues: Effects of processing parameters. International Conference on Natural Polymers (ICNP 2018), Kerala, India.

18.  M.I. Shams, and H. Yano (2017) Bio-based nanomaterials for diversified applications. The 2nd Asia Research Node Symposium on Humanosphere Science, Kyoto, Japan (Invited)

19.  M.I. Shams, S.B.Ratul and H. Yano (2016) Green nanomaterials for new application. 7th International Seminar on Green Technology and Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh

20.  M.I. Shams and H. Yano (2013) Fabrication of optically transparent composites reinforced with nanochitin and nanostructured chitin. 10th Asia Pacific Chitin and Chitosan Symposium, Yonago, Japan

21.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2013) Optically transparent materials from crab shells, Chitin nanofibers symposium, Tottori, Japan (Invited)

22.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2012) Optically transparent materials from crab shells, Nano-cellulose Summit 2012, Kyoto, Japan

23.  M.I. Shams, M. Nogi, L. Berglund, H. Yano (2012) Novel approach for the fabrication of optically transparent materials from crab shells, 11th Pacific Rim Bio-based Composites Symposium, Shizuoka, Japan

24.  M.I. Shams, M. Nogi, L. Berglund, H. Yano (2012) Transparent materials from crab shells, Science for the Society, 40th Anniversary of Japan Bangladesh Relationship, Dhaka, Bangladesh

25.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2010) Novel approach for the fabrication of optically transparent composites from crab shells, TAPPI conference on Nanotechnology, Finland

26.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2010) A simple technique for nanofibrillation of chitin from crab shells, 60th Annual meeting of Japan Wood Research Society, Miyazaki, Japan

27.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2009) Fabrication of optically transparent chitin nanocomposites, 11th Pacific Polymer Conference, Cairns, Australia

28.  M.I. Shams, M. Nogi, H. Yano (2009) Extraction of chitin nanofibers from crab shell by simple mechanical technique, 237th meeting of American Chemical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

29.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2009) Optically transparent composites reinforced with crab shell chitin nanofibers, The 11th International Conference on Chitin and Chitosan, Taipae, Taiwan

30.  M.I. Shams, S. Ifuku, M. Nogi, H. Yano (2009) Nanofibrillation of chitin from crab shells for the fabrication of transparent nanocomposites, 23rd Japanese Chitin and Chitosan Annual Meeting, Saga, Japan

31.  M.I. Shams, M. Nogi, H. Yano (2009) Optically transparent composites reinforced with crab shell chitin nanofibers extracted by Waring blender, 59th Annual meeting of Japan Wood Research Society, Matsumoto, Japan

32.  M. Ashaduzzaman, M.I. Shams, A. Sharmin, M. H. Shahria (2008) Manufacture of Urea Formaldehyde Bonded Plywood from Trewianudiflora and Dipterocarpusturbinatus in Bangladesh, IAWPS 2008, Herbin, China

33.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano, L. Berglund (2007) Pretreatment effects for producing high performance resin impregnated wood based materials, 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood, USA

 

34.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2006) High Strength resin impregnated compressed wood: Fundamental analysis and future application, 10th European Panel Products Symposium, Wales, United Kingdom.

35.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2006) Steam treatment as a pretreatment on the compressive deformation behavior of phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin impregnated wood, 8th Pacific Rim Bio-composites Symposium, Kualalampur, Malaysia

36.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2005) Compressive deformation of PF resin impregnated wood relating to the production of wood composites, International Wood Science and Technologies Symposium, Yokohama, Japan

37.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2005) Effects of steam pretreatment on the deformation behavior of PF resin impregnated wood during compression, 55th annual meeting of Japan wood Research Society, Kyoto, Japan

38.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2004) Compressive deformation of wood impregnated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin, International Conference of European Society for Wood Mechanics, Porto, Portugal

39.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano (2004) Removal of matrix substances as a pretreatment on the compressive deformation of resin impregnated wood, 5th International Wood Science Symposium, Kyoto, Japan

40.  M.I. Shams, N. Kagemori, H. Yano (2004) Species dependency on the compressive deformation of resin impregnated wood in the radial direction, 54th annual meeting of Japan wood Research Society, Hokkaido, Japan

41.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano, S. Kawai (2003) The effect of low molecular weight phenolic resin impregnation on the deformation behavior of wood, 53rd annual meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Fukuoka, Japan

42.  M.I. Shams, H. Yano, S. Kawai (2002) The effects of processing parameters for the densification of phenolic resin impregnated wood, 52nd annual meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Gifu, Japan

43.  H. Yano, M.I. Shams, S. Kawai (2001) Development of high strength wood by super- plasticization technology, 51st annual meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Tokyo, Japan.