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Forkan Sarker, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, DUET, Gazipur

Dr. Forkan Sarker is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology. He finished his PhD degree in Materials from the University of Manchester in 2019 under the supervision of Professor Prasad Potluri. His PhD degree was awarded under the most prestigious Scholarship in the UK for overseas students( Commonwealth Scholarship). Before doing his PhD at Manchester University Dr Sarker did his MSc in Advanced Materials from the University of Bolton, the UK under the supervision of Professor Baljinder Kandola. He was also awarded another prestigious United Nations Fellowship to perform his MSc degree in the UK. Dr Sarker received his bachelor degree in Textile Technology with major in Apparel Technology from University of Dhaka in 2010. Dr Sarker is the inventor of novel jute fibre architecture with highly individualised jute single fibre and improved fibre packing that is suitable for manufacturing high-performance natural fibre composites. Besides this invention, Dr Sarker is also the first contributor in the strengthening of jute fibre using graphene materials. Dr Sarker is currently working in the area of Biocomposites, Fire protection of Biocomposites, inventing new fibre architecture from plant-based natural fibre.

Mobile: +8801312717271
Email: [email protected]
Office:
Address: 18/3/C, East Rajarbag, Basabo, 1214, Dhaka, Dhaka
Field of interest: Dry fibre preforming for composite; Bio-composites; Nano-engineered modification of textile fibre; Smart Materials in Textiles; Polymers for functional clothing. Enhancing damage tolerance of textile composites; fire retardant composites
Field of specialization: Materials, Advanced Textile Materials, Textile Composites, Apparel Manufacturing Engineering, Fire retardancy
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
# Degree Institute Year Discipline & Field
1 PhD The University of Manchester 2019 Materials
2 M.Sc. University of Bolton 2013 Advanced Materials
3 B.Sc. in Eng. Dhaka University 2010 Textile Technology
4 HSC Dhaka Residential Model College 2004 Science
5 SSC Islampur High School 2002 Science
6 PSC Charsubuddi Uttar Para Government Primary School 1996 NA
Publications (Journal):
# Year Title Authors Event
1 2021 Enhancing the mechanical properties of natural jute yarn suitable for structural applications Md Ashadujjaman, Abu Saifullah, Darshill U Shah, Minglonghai Zhang, Mahmudul Akonda, Nazmul Karim, Forkan Sarker Material Research Express
2 2021 Improved mechanical performances of unidirectional jute fibre composites developed with new fibre architectures Mahmudul Hasan, Abu Saifullah, Hom N Dhakal, Shahjalal Khandaker, Forkan Sarker RSC Advances
3 2021 Sustainable and Multifunctional Composites of Graphene‐Based Natural Jute Fibers Nazmul Karim, Forkan Sarker, Shaila Afroj, Minglonghai Zhang, Prasad Potluri, Kostya S Novoselov Advanced Sustainable Systems
4 2020 Current treatment technologies and mechanisms for removal of indigo carmine dyes from wastewater: A review Mir Ferdous Chowdhury, Shahjalal Khandaker, Forkan Sarker, Aminul Islam, Mir Tamzid Rahman, Md Rabiul Awual Journal of Molecular Liquid
5 2020 Mechanical Properties of Flax Tape-Reinforced Thermoset Composites Forkan Sarkar, Mahmudul Akonda, Darshil U Shah Polymers
6 2019 Ultrahigh Performance of Nanoengineered Graphene-Based Natural Jute Fiber Composites Forkan Sarker, Prasad Potluri, Shaila Afroj, Vivek Koncherry, Kostya S Novoselov, Nazmul Karim ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
7 2018 High-performance graphene-based natural fiber composites Forkan Sarker, Nazmul Karim, Shaila Afroj, Vivek Koncherry, Kostya S Novoselov, Prasad Potluri ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
8 2016 Thermal protection of carbon fiber-reinforced composites by ceramic particles Baljinder Kandola, Forkan Sarker, Piyanuch Luangtriratana, Peter Myler Coatings
9 2014 Investigation on physical properties of fluorescent dyed cotton knit fabric Md Delwar Hossain, Muhammad Abdur Rashid, Md Abdullahil Kafi, Forkan Sarker Chemical and Materials Engineering
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
# Type Organization Membership Code
1 Member Institute of Engineers Bangaldesh (IEB) M-34187
2 Member Institute of Textile Engineers and Technologists (ITET) M-1000
3 Member Textile Institute (TI) M-29295
Honors and Awards:
# Title Event Year
1 Commonwealth Scholar DFID, UK 2014
2 UN Fellowship United Nations Industrial Development Organization 2012
3 Composite Design Contest EPSRC Complicated Composite Design 2015
4 Merit Award Janata Jute Mill Undergraduate Merit Award 2005
5 Scout merit award Zilla best School Scout Competition 2000 2000
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
# Programme Awarded Students Running Students
1 B.Sc. 16 3
2 M.Sc. 2 4
Student Details:
Awarded: MD Ashadujjaman, Mahmudul Hasan
Running: Yasin Ali, Ariful Islam, Bashir, Mahmud
Course Conducted:
# Programme Course No Course Title Year
1 B.Sc. TE-1603 Polymer Engineering 2011
2 B.Sc. TE-2601 Fibrous Materials and Textile Physics-I 2011
3 B.Sc. TE-4607 Advanced Technologies in Textiles 2019
4 B.Sc. TE-4401 Advanced Apparel Manufacturing Engineering-I 2019
5 M.Sc. TE-6102 Textile Composites 2019
6 B.Sc. TE-2603 Fibrous Materials and Textile Physics-II 2013