Md. Abir Hossain, M.Sc. in Eng.
Assistant Professor, Department of Food Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Md. Abir Hossain serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, with a focus on sustainable food practices. He carries 7+ years of experience in the world of Food Engineering Academia. His research interests and specializations are directed primarily towards ensuring food safety, enhancing nutritional quality in food products, and developing sustainable processing techniques.
| Mobile: | +88 01712529319 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | 09666-327990, 5603 |
| Address: | Department of Food Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, 1707, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Food Processing and Preservation, Sustainable food systems, Organic and Ethnic foods, Halal management, Food Microbiology |
| Field of specialization: | Food Safety, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Systems, Food and Health, Composite Baking |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. in Eng. | Bangladesh Agricultural University | 2018 | Food Engineering |
| 2 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Bangladesh Agricultural University | 2016 | Food Engineering |
| 3 | HSC | Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka | 2011 | Science |
| 4 | SSC | Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka | 2009 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2021-09-20 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2019-05-26 : 2021-09-19 |
| 3 | Lecturer | Daffodil International University, Dhaka | 2018-09-01 : 2019-05-25 |
Publications (Book Chapter):
| # | Type | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Chapter | 2024 | Assessment of food contaminants in meat and meat products | Azam, S., Ahmed, S., Wahiduzzaman, M.D. and Hossain, A. | Food Safety (pp. 263-275). CRC Press |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Microplastics in the human food chain: A review of prevalence, contamination pathways, and mitigation strategies in salt, seafood, and freshwater fish | Rahman, S., Saha, W., Maysha, T.I., Sarker, P., Datta, T.R., Rahman, S., Hossain, M.A. and Chacrabati, R. | Applied Food Research, p.101355 |
| 2 | 2025 | Optimization of poultry offal and extender levels for cost-effective chicken sausage production | Rahmana, M.H., Hossain, A., Arac, T. and Islam, M. | Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 54(2), pp.44-53 |
| 3 | 2025 | Development and evaluation of shelf-stable meat pickles from spent hen and duck meat | Rahman, M.H., Monir M.M., Hossain A., Jahan I., and Rahman SME. | Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment, 6(2), pp.9-14 |
| 4 | 2022 | Local-traditional foods of Bangladesh: A treasure to be preserved | Bhuiyan, M.H.R., Hossain, M.A. and Yeasmen, N. | International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 30, p.100602 |
| 5 | 2022 | Effects of sprouting of soybean on the anti-nutritional, nutritional, textural and sensory quality of tofu | Zinia, S.A., Nupur, A.H., Karmoker, P., Hossain, A., Jubayer, M.F., Akhter, D. and Mazumder, M.A.R. | Heliyon, 8(10) |
| 6 | 2020 | Identifying the Associated Risk Factors of Sleep Disturbance during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Bangladesh: A Web-based Survey | Ara, T., Rahman, M., Hossain, M. and Ahmed, A. | Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11, p.966 |
| 7 | 2017 | In vitro antioxidant and, α-glucosidase inhibitory activities and comprehensive metabolite profiling of methanol extract and its fractions from Clinacanthus nutans | Alam, M.A., Zaidul, I.S.M., Ghafoor, K., Sahena, F., Hakim, M.A., Rafii, M.Y., Abir, H.M., Bostanudin, M.F., Perumal, V. and Khatib, A. | BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 17(1), p.181. |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Formulation and quality evaluation of plain muffins using red gram and cabbage powders as nutritional supplements | Ali, M.A., Islam, G.M.M., Rahman, M.H. and Hossain, A. | International Conference on Sustainable Engineering Development (ICSED-2023), Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| 2 | 2016 | Extraction of omega 3 fatty acids from sardine byproducts using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) | Sahena, F., Zaidul, I.S.M., Kamaruzzaman, B.Y., Abir, H.M. and Rukshana, A.H. | IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 15(1) |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) | M-49592 |
| 2 | Member | Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) | 07-16-24770 |
| 3 | Member | Bangladesh Society of Food Engineers and Technologists (BSFET) | - |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Science & Technology (NST) Fellowship, MoST, GoB | Postgraduate Research | 2016 |
| 2 | Dhaka Education Board merit scholarship | Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) Examination | 2009 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | M.Sc. | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | M. Eng. | 0 | 1 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | FE 3603 | Food Processing and Preservation | 2021- Continued |
| 2 | B.Sc. | FE 3604 | Food Processing and Preservation Sessional | 2021- Continued |
| 3 | B.Sc. | FE 3609 | Food Packaging | 2022- Continued |
| 4 | B.Sc. | FE 3610 | Food Packaging Sessional | 2022- Continued |
| 5 | B.Sc. | FE 3601 | General Microbiology | 2023- Continued |
| 6 | B.Sc. | FE 3602 | General Microbiology Sessional | 2023- Continued |
| 7 | B.Sc. | FE 4617 | Baking Technology | 2021- Continued |
| 8 | B.Sc. | FE 4601 | Dairy Engineering | 2021- Continued |
| 9 | B.Sc. | FE 4602 | Dairy Engineering Sessional | 2021- Continued |
| 10 | B.Sc. | FE 1101 | Introduction to Food Science | 2025 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | FE 1102 | Introduction to Food Science Sessional | 2025 |
| 12 | B.Arch. | FE 6103 | Processing of Organic and Functional Foods | 2024- Continued |
| 13 | B.Arch. | FE 6602 | Food Security and Sustainable Development | 2024- Continued |