Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo, M.Sc. in Eng.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Dhrubo is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology. He has completed both his Bachelors and Masters in Chemical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology. His previous research experience included working on multiple UGC granted projects focusing on varied fields like enzyme immobilization and CO2 sequestration and guiding UG thesis students. His present works mostly focus on biomass valorization through hydrothermal technology to recover essential nutrients as well as treatment of industrial effluents through activated carbon
| Mobile: | 01521112143 |
| Email: | akhandhrubo@duet.ac.bd |
| Office: | |
| Address: | 132/A, Purnima Villa, Pravatibagh, Tilpapara, Khilgaon., 1219, Dhaka |
| Field of interest: | Wastewater treatment Nutrient recovery Biomass valorization CO2 capture |
| Field of specialization: | Wastewater treatment |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. in Eng. | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) | 2024 | Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) | 2019 | Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | HSC | Dhaka College | 2014 | Science |
| 4 | SSC | Motijheel Government Boys' High School | 2012 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2019-11-24 : 2023-02-02 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2023-02-02 : Continue |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon-Di-Oxide Captured by Mineral Carbonation of Industrial Byproducts | University Grant Commission | Principal Investigator | Tk. 300000 | 2024 - 2025 |
| 2 | Green Catalysis for Toxic Material Removal | University Grant Commission | Co Principal Investigator | Tk. 300000 | 2022 - 2023 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | Phosphorus recovery from the hydrothermally carbonized product of biogenic municipal waste by chemical precipitation | Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo, Md. Jahirul Islam, Kawnish Kirtania* | Heliyon |
| 2 | 2025 | Evaluating the Performance of Different Substrates for Preparing Enzyme-Immobilized Bioreactors | Mahbuba Jannat,* Swarnila Chakma, Md. Junayed, and Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo | ACS Omega |
| 3 | 2023 | Enhancing the performance of coagulants for wastewater treatment by varying and optimizing the experimental parameters | Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo, Mahbuba Jannat, Md Sumon Hossain | Journal of Water Process Engineering |
| 4 | 2023 | Antiviral foods in the battle against viral infections: Understanding the molecular mechanism | Md. Shofiul Azam, Md. Nahidul Islam, Md. Wahiduzzaman, Mahabub Alam, Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo | Food Science & Nutrition |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | Adsorptive Removal of Methylene Blue (MB) by the Application of Sawdust-Derived Activated Carbon (AC) | Md. Sakib Shahriya Sarker, Tasnim Hanan Tusti, Md. Jahirul Islam, Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo* | 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering |
| 2 | 2026 | Removal of Methyl Blue Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Tea Waste Derived KOH Activated Carbon: A Study of Adsorption and Kinetics | Pranto Das Suvo, Mohitosh Roy, S.M. Akimus Salehin* and Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo | 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering |
| 3 | 2024 | Extraction and Purification of Horseradish Peroxidase Enzyme to Degrade Phenols | Md. Munna Gazi, Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo*, Md. Razu Ahammad, Mahbuba Jannat | 2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering |
| 4 | 2022 | Comparative Study of Performance of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) on Methylene Blue Dye and Treatment of Textile Wastewater Using PAC | Md.Akibur Rahman, A S M Nasim, Akib Atique Khan Dhrubo | International Conference on Computer, Communication, Chemical, Materials and Electronic Engineering |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | American Institute of Chemical Engineers(AIChE) | Secret |
| 2 | Member | IEB | Secret |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | 0 | 10 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ChE 1701 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 2024-2025 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ChE 1702 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering Sessional | 2024-2025 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ChE 2701 | Materials and Energy Balance | 2020-2025 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ChE 2702 | Materials and Energy Balance Sessional | 2020-2025 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ChE 2755 | Numerical Methods for Engineering Application | 2021 - 2023 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ChE 2756 | Numerical Methods for Engineering Application Sessional | 2021 - 2023 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ChE 3703 | Unit Operation in Chemical Engineering | 2020-2025 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ChE 3704 | Unit Operation in Chemical Engineering Sessional | 2020-2025 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ChE 3707 | Fuel and Energy Engineering | 2020-2023 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ChE 3708 | Fuel and Energy Engineering Sessional | 2020-2023 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | ChE 3759 | Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design | 2020-2025 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | ChE 3760 | Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design Sessional | 2020-2025 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | ChE 3761 | Chemical Process Safety | 2020 - 2024 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | ChE 4745 | Process Control and Dynamics | 2023 - 2024 |
| 15 | B.Sc. | ChE 4748 | Computer Aided Drawing and Drafting of Industrial Processes Sessional | 2021 - 2025 |
| 16 | B.Sc. | ChE 4755 | Particle Technology | 2020-2025 |
| 17 | B.Sc. | ChE 4756 | Particle Technology Sessional | 2020-2025 |
| 18 | B.Sc. | ChE 4765 | Fertilizers, Pulp & Paper Technology | 2023 - 2024 |