Md. Arif Hossain, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur
I am Md. Arif Hossain, currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, a position I have held since February 2023. Before joining DUET, I gained valuable experience as a Scientific Officer and Research Fellow at the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR). I completed my B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Dhaka. My research interests include renewable energy, environmental chemistry, composite materials, and food science. Over the years, I have published several research articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to an Elsevier book chapter, and presented my work at various national and international conferences. I have been involved in multiple funded research projects supported by the Ministry of Science & Technology and the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh. In these projects, I have worked as both Project Director and Associate Project Director, focusing on areas such as biodiesel production, nanocellulose composites, edible oil quality assessment, and adsorption materials. At DUET, I teach undergraduate courses in Physical, Inorganic, Organic, and Industrial Chemistry. I also supervise M.Sc. thesis students and contribute to academic development through OBE-based curriculum design, course profile preparation, and CO-PO mapping. Outside my academic life, I enjoy travelling, reading, meeting new people, engaging in social activities.
| Mobile: | +8801925802336 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | IP (Local) : 7108, IP (direct): 09666-327917, |
| Address: | Room no. 10006, New Academic Building, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Gazipur-1707, Gazipur, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Material Science, Food Toxicology, Environmental Science, Oil & Biodiesel 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 |
Other Related Experience (Indutry, Institution, etc.):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) | Daffodil International University | 2024-07-01 : Continue |
| 2 | Adjunct Faculty (Assistant Professor) | Uttara University | 2023-07-01 : 2024-12-31 |
| 3 | Adjunct Faculty | Bangladesh Open University | 2022-07-15 : 2023-01-15 |
| 4 | Researcher | Institute of Radiation Polymer Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission | 2017-03-26 : 2018-07-18 |
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 | Researcher | 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 (Book Chapter):
| # | Type | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Chapter | 2022 | Lignin-metal oxide composite for photocatalysis and photovoltaics. | Yeasmin, Farzana, Rifat Ara Masud, Adib H. Chisty, Md Arif Hossain, Abul K. Mallik, and Mohammed Mizanur Rahman. | In Renewable Polymers and Polymer-Metal Oxide Composites, pp. 447-476. Elsevier, 2022. |
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 | 2025 | “Adsorption of Chromium from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon-Microcrystalline Cellulose Composite” | Md. Arif Hossain, Masfia Jahan, Touhidur Islam, Zinia Nasreen, | 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development – ICSHSD, 2025, Organized by Faculty of Science, DUET, 23 – 24 October, 2025. |
| 2 | 2025 | “Chromium Adsorption from Aqueous Solution Using a Fish Scale–Microcrystalline Cellulose Composite” | Masfia Jahan, Md. Arif Hossain, Zinia Nasreen, Md. Abu Bakar Siddiqu, | 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development – ICSHSD, 2025, Organized by Faculty of Science, DUET, 23 – 24 October, 2025. |
| 3 | 2025 | “Physicochemical Characterization of Oil Extracted from Delonix Regia Seeds | Nusrat Jahan Mumu, Md. Arif Hossain, Zinia Nasreen | 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development – ICSHSD, 2025, Organized by Faculty of Science, DUET, 23 – 24 October, 2025. |
| 4 | 2025 | “Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of Silver-Modified Viscose Rayon from Jute Fiber” | Sharmin Akter, Md. Arif Hossain, Zinia Nasreen, | 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development – ICSHSD, 2025, Organized by Faculty of Science, DUET, 23 – 24 October, 2025. |
| 5 | 2023 | Anti-Microbial Activity of Copper Modified Viscose Rayon from Jute | Sharmin Akter, Masfia Jahan, A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury, Zinia Nasreen, Md. Arif Hossain | 7th International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE 2023), 20 – 22 December 2023, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 6 | 2023 | Preparation and Characterization of Fish Scale powder of Hilsa Fish (Tenualosa ilisha) Available in Bangladesh | Masfia Jahan, Romana Nasrin, Abu Bokor Siddique, Zinia Nasreen, Md. Arif Hossain, | 7th International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE 2023), 20 – 22 December 2023, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 7 | 2023 | “Extraction and Characterizations of Oil from Flame Tree Seeds.” | Nusrat Jahan Mumu, Zinia Nasreen and Md. Arif Hossain, | 1st National Conference on Advances in Science and Technology, NCAST-2023, Organized by Faculty of Science, BUET, 7 - 8 December, 2023 |
| 8 | 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 | Graduate Result Scholarship | University of Dhaka | 2018 |
| 3 | SSC Scholarship | Bangladesh Government Scholarship Program, Barishal Board | 2008 |
| 4 | Class Eight Scholarship | Bangladesh Government Scholarship Program | 2005 |
| 5 | 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 | Research, Collaboration and Publication Ethics and Research Budget Management | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2025 |
| 3 | Foundation of Learning and Teaching at University Level | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2019 |
| 4 | Professional Responsibilities and Skill Development with Ethical Manner | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 5 | Workshop on Right to Information: Concepts, practice and Procedure | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2022 |
| 6 | Professional Responsibilities and Skill Development with Ethical Manner | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 7 | Online Seminar on BAETE Application and Accreditation towards Achieving APA Target | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 8 | Workshop on Research Proposal, Publications and Documentation | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2021 |
| 9 | Workshop on University Policy and Strategy (Act, Rules and Ordinance), | IQAC, DUET, Gazipur | Participator | 2020 |
| 10 | 27th Training Course on Method Validation and Traceability | Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) | Participator | 2019 |
| 11 | One month in plant training | Ashuganj Fertilizer and Chemical Company Ltd, Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria | Trainee | 2016 |
| 12 | Training on Industrial Process Unit Operation & Process Control Technique | Training Institute for Chemical Industry, Ghorashal, Narsingd | Trainee | 2015 |
| 13 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | Global Heavy Chemical Ltd. at Keraniganj, Dhaka | Visitor | 2014 |
| 14 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | City Group, Rupganj, Narayanganj | Visitor | 2014 |
| 15 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | Osmania Glass Sheet Company Ltd. Chittagong | Visitor | 2013 |
| 16 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | TSP Complex, Chittagong | Visitor | 2013 |
| 17 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Company ltd. Chittagong | Visitor | 2013 |
| 18 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | Ramu Rubber Factory Ltd, Coxbazar | Visitor | 2013 |
| 19 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | People Ceramic Industries, tongi, Gazipur | Visitor | 2012 |
| 20 | Industrial Visit and Report Writing | Gorashal Urea Fertilizer Company Ltd. Narshindi | Visitor | 2012 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | Ch 1301 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | 1st Year 1st Semester |
| 2 | B.Sc. | Ch 1302 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Sessional | 1st Year 1st Semester |
| 3 | B.Sc. | Ch 2201 | Chemistry | 2nd Year 1st Semester |
| 4 | B.Sc. | Ch 2701 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | 2nd Year 1st Semester |
| 5 | B.Sc. | Ch 2702 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Sessional | 2nd Year 1st Semester |
| 6 | B.Sc. | Ch 2415 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | 2nd Year 1st Semester |
| 7 | B.Sc. | Ch 1803 | Chemistry-II | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 8 | B.Sc. | Ch 1501 | Organic Chemistry | 1st Year 2nd Semester |
| 9 | B.Sc. | Ch 1901 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | 1st Year 1st Semester |
| 10 | B.Sc. | Ch 1415 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | 1st Year 1st Semester |
| 11 | B.Sc. | Ch 2202 | Chemistry Sessional | 2nd Year 1st Semester |