Md. Arif Hossain, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur. B.Sc and M.S from Dept. of Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Dhaka.
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| Field of interest: | Material Science, Food Toxicology, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy and Analytical Chemistry. |
| Field of specialization: | Material Science, Food Toxicology, Environmental Science and Biodiesel. |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. | University of Dhaka | 2018 | Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | B.Sc (Hons.) | University of Dhaka | 2016 | Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | HSC | Dhaka Board | 2010 | Science |
| 4 | SSC | Barisal Board | 2008 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2023-02-02 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2019-11-24 : 2023-02-01 |
| 3 | Scientific Officer | Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR) | 2019-06-23 : 2019-11-23 |
| 4 | Research Fellow | Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR) | 2018-11-19 : 2019-06-22 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extraction of oil from sponge gourd and optimization of the process parameters. | DUET-UGC Grants | Project Director | 2,89,195 taka | 2023-24 |
| 2 | Synthesis of Calcium sulfate and Calcium-cellulose for Catalytic Activity of Biodiesel Production | DUET-UGC Grants | Associate Director | 2,99,650 taka | 2023-24 |
| 3 | Preparation and Characterization of Viscous Rayon from Jute and Rice Straw | Ministry of Science & Technology, Bangladesh (Special Research Allocation) | Associate Investigator | 2,00,000 taka | 2022-23 |
| 4 | Extraction of Nanocellulose from Jute and Characterization of Adsorption Properties of Activated Carbon based Crystalline Nanocellulose Composite. | DUET-UGC Grants | Associate Director | 3,00,000 Taka | 2020-21 |
| 5 | Quality Assessment and Residual Hexane Content of Soybean Oil Available in Bangladesh | DUET-UGC Grants | Associate Director | 2,98,849 Taka | 2022-23 |
| 6 | Preparation and Characterization of Biodiesel From Rain Tree (Samanea saman) Seeds | Funded by UGC, Bangladesh | Associate Director | 3,00,000 taka | 2021-22 |
| 7 | “Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite based Crystalline Nanocellulose Composites for Bio-medical Application: Effect of Gamma Radiation” project. | DUET-UGC Grants | Associate Director | 300000 Taka | 2020-21 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Preparation and Characterization of Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite: Effect of Gamma Radiation | Md. Arif Hossain, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Ruhul A. Khan, A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury | Advances in Applied Sciences. Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 72-79 |
| 2 | 2019 | Natural Herbs and Spices: A Great Resource for Skin Care Cosmetics | Ferdoushi Jahan, Afroza Akter Happy, Md. Moynul Hasan Chowdhury, Md. Arif Hossain | Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 7 No.4, pp-86-99 |
| 3 | 2019 | Studies on the Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Composites Using Acacia Catechu, Jute and Polypropylene. | Md. Abul Hasan, Md. Arif Hossain, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Ruhul A. Khan and A.M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury | merican Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 61-65 |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | Heavy metals contamination in commercially available spices of Bangladesh | M. T. Hassan, M. A. Hossain, M. Begum and M. N. H. Bhuiyan | International Conference on Science and Technology for Celebrating the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu (ICSTB-2021) |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhaka University Alumni Merit Scholarship | Dhaka University Alumni Association | 2015 |
| 2 | SSC Scholarship | Bangladesh Government Scholarship Program, Barishal Board | 2008 |
| 3 | Class Eight Scholarship | Bangladesh Government Scholarship Program | 2005 |
| 4 | Primary School Scholarship | Bangladesh Government Scholarship Program | 2002 |
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Implementation of OBE Curriculum | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 2 | Foundation of Learning and Teaching at University Level | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2019 |
| 3 | Professional Responsibilities and Skill Development with Ethical Manner | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 4 | Workshop on Right to Information: Concepts, practice and Procedure | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2022 |
| 5 | Professional Responsibilities and Skill Development with Ethical Manner | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 6 | Online Seminar on BAETE Application and Accreditation towards Achieving APA Target | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 7 | Workshop on Research Proposal, Publications and Documentation | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 8 | Workshop on University Policy and Strategy (Act, Rules and Ordinance), | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2020 |
| 9 | 27th Training Course on Method Validation and Traceability | Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) | Participator | 2019 |
| 10 | One month in plant training | Ashuganj Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd, Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria | Trainee | 2016 |
| 11 | Training on Industrial Process Unit Operation & Process Control Technique | Training Institute for Chemical Industry, Ghorashal, Narsingd | Trainee | 2015 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | CH-1303 | Chemistry-II | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 2 | B.Sc. | CH-1304 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 3 | B.Sc. | Ch-1204 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 4 | B.Sc. | Ch-1703 | Chemistry-II | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 5 | B.Sc. | Ch-1704 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 6 | B.Sc. | Ch-1803 | Chemistry-II | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 7 | B.Sc. | Ch-1804 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 8 | B.Sc. | Ch-1504 | Chemistry-II (Sessional) | 1st Year 2nd Semester |