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Md. Abdul Hannan, PhD

Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, DUET, Gazipur

Dr. Md. Abdul Hannan is a Professor and the Head of the Department of Textile Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. He completed his PhD in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Dhaka in 2022. He obtained his Master’s degree in Textile Technology from the University of Boras, Sweden in 2011, following his Bachelor’s degree in Wet Processing Engineering from the College of Textile Technology, University of Dhaka in 1997. Dr. Hannan began his professional career as a Production Officer at Sinha Textile Mills Ltd. in 1999. Later, he served as an Instructor and Chief Instructor at government technical institutes before joining DUET as a faculty member. Over the years, he has held several academic positions including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, before becoming a Professor. His research primarily focuses on sustainable textile processing, chemical-free wet processing, formaldehyde-free finishing, mordant-free natural dyeing, and the development of bio-composites using natural fibers. Dr. Hannan has published numerous research articles in renowned journals, particularly emphasizing environmentally friendly technologies in textile engineering. He has also contributed to research exploring the historical and cultural significance of muslin fabric in South Asia. His recent works involve improving the physical and mechanical properties of natural fibers like jute and pineapple leaf fiber for composite materials. Dr. Hannan is dedicated to developing green alternatives in textile pretreatment and finishing methods, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of textile manufacturing.

Mobile: +8801796625684
Email: [email protected]
Office: +880249274034-54, 4223
Address: H-9 A4, DUET Residential Quarter, BIDC Road, West Vurulia, DUET-1707, Gazipur Metro sadar, Gazipur
Field of interest: Chemical-free Textile Wet Process, Formaldehyde-free Finishing, Bio Matrix for Bio Composite, Mordant-free Natural dyeing,
Field of specialization: Textile Wet Process
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
# Degree Institute Year Discipline & Field
1 PhD University of Dhaka 2022 Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
2 M.Sc. in Eng. University of Boras, Sweden 2011 Textile Technology
3 B.Sc. in Eng. College of Textile Technology, University of Dhaka 1997 Wet Processing Engineering
4 HSC New Govt. Degree College 1993 Science
5 SSC Govt. Laboratory High School 1991 Science
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
# Designation Institute Duration
1 Professor Dhaka University of Engg. & Technology, DUET, Gazipur 2023-05-30 : Continue
2 Associate Professor Dhaka University of Engg. & Technology, DUET, Gazipur 2014-05-05 : 2022-05-29
3 Assistant Professor Dhaka University of Engg. & Technology, DUET, Gazipur 2006-11-30 : 2014-05-04
4 Chief Instructor Govt. Technical School and College, Natore 0004-06-17 : 2006-11-29
5 Instructor and Superintendent-in-charge Govt. Textile Vocational Institute, Rajshahi and Jessore 1999-11-21 : 2004-06-16
6 Production Officer Sinha Textile Mills Ltd. Narayangonj 1999-08-07 : 1999-11-20
Additional Charges:
# Designation Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Office Duration
1 Head TE 2024-11-22 : Continue
2 Head TE 2012-02-01 : 2014-01-18
Publications (Journal):
# Year Title Authors Event
1 2025 The historical and cultural legacy of muslin in south Asia: From colonial decline to contemporary revival M. B. Hoque, M. A. Hannan, P. Haque, M. M. Rahman et al. TEXTILE, pp. 1–16, 2025
2 2025 Plant science: Pioneering sustainable solutions for global challenges M. B. Hoque, T. H. Oyshi, M. A. Hannan, P. Haque, M. M. Rahman, and M. A. Jalil Probe - Plant & Animal Sciences, vol. 7, no. 1, 2025
3 2024 Unraveling the ecological footprint of textile dyes: A growing environmental concern Hoque MB, Oyshi TH, Hannan MA, Haque P, Rahman MM, Shahid MA Pollution Study 2024;5:3014
4 2024 Evaluating physico-mechanical properties of NaOH-treated natural fibres: Effects of polyolefin Rahman MZ, Hannan MA, Mollah MZI, Hoque MB, Al-mugren KS, Faruque MRI Heliyon; Volume 10, Issue 21, November 15, 2024
5 2024 Improvement of moisture transmission properties of acrylic–cotton blended fabric using calcium chloride-based desiccants: A novel approach Rijon Saha, Md. Abdul Hannan, Umera Islam & Anamul Hoque Bhuiyan Fibers and Polymers; Volume 25, pages 4291–4306, (2024)
6 2024 A comprehensive review of the health effects, origins, uses, and safety of tannins. . Hoque MB, Tanjila MJ, Hosen MI, Hannan MA, Haque P, Rahman MM Plant Soil; Volume 507, pages 221–240, (2025)
7 2023 Improvement of mahogany leaf extract dye fixation on cotton-modal blend Hannan MA, Islam MF, Hoque MB Heliyon; Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2023
8 2022 Physico-mechanical properties enhancement of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced epoxy resin-based composites using guar gum (polysaccharide) filler: effects of gamma radiation. . . Hoque MB, Hannan MA, Mollah MZI, Faruque MRI, Khan RA Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids; Volume 177, 2022 - Issue 3-4
9 2021 Review on the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced epoxy resin based composites. . Hoque MB, Mollah M, Faruque M, Hannan MA, Khan R Engineering and Technology Journal; Volume 06 Issue 04 April-2021, Page No.-855-860
10 2019 Chemical-Free Scouring and Bleaching of Cotton Knit Fabric for Optimum Dyeing Performance Hannan, M.A.; Haque, P.; Kabir, S.F.; Rahman, M.M Clothing and Textiles Research Journal; Volume 37, Issue 4 Pages: 265 - 280
11 2018 Scope of Sustainable Pretreatment of Cotton Knit Fabric Avoiding Major Chemicals Hannan, M.A.; Haque, P.; Kabir, S.F.; Rahman, M.M Journal of Natural Fibers; Volume 17, 2020 - Issue 5
12 2015 Effect of jute yarn on the mechanical behavior of concrete composites Mohammad Zakaria, Mashud Ahmed, Md. Mozammel Hoque & Abdul Hannan SpringerPlus; Volume 4, article number 731, (2015)
13 2015 Compatibility analysis of reactive dyes by exhaustion-fixation and adsorption isotherm on knitted cotton fabric Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque, MA Hannan & Md Masud Rana Fashion and Textiles; Volume 2, article number 3, (2015)
14 2014 Effect of yarn count & stitch length on shrinkage, GSM and spirality of single Jersy cotton knit fabric Md. Abdul Hannan, Md. Mazedul Islam, S. M. Fijul Kabir, Md. Abdullahil Kafi, Shamsuzzaman Sheikh European Scientific Journal; Vol 10 No 36 (2014)
15 2014 Scope of Knit Denim Products Using Reactive Dye and Convenient Washing Effects Md. Abdul Hannan, Shamsuzzaman Sheikh, S. M. Fijul Kabir, Md. Alamgir Hossain, Md. Abdur Rouf International Journal of Recent Development in Engineering and Technology; Volume 3, Issue 5. pp. 1-9
16 2014 Comparative Study of Chemically and Mechanically Singed Knit Fabric M.A. Hannan, M. Zakaria, A.H. Bhuiyan, S. Khandaker International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology; Vol. 3, Issue.3, pp.675-679
17 2013 Modification of Bioscouring Process by Addition of Cellulase Enzyme and Multifunctional Agents with Pectinase MA Hannan, L Zahir, M Zakaria, AH Bhuiyan ARPN Journal of Science and Technology; VOL. 3, NO. 12
18 2013 Modification of Bioscouring Process by Addition of Cellulase Enzyme and Multifunctional Agents with Pectinase MA Hannan, L Zahir, M Zakaria, AH Bhuiyan ARPN Journal of Science and Technology; VOL. 3, NO. 12
19 2013 A Novel Approach of Dyeing Jute Fiber with Reactive Dye after Treating with Chitosan M. A. Rahman Bhuiyan, Abu Shaid, M. M. Bashar, P. Haque, M. A. Hannan Open Journal of Organic Polymer Materials; Vol.3 No.4, pp. 87-91
20 2013 Direct reusing of textile wastewater in scouring-bleaching of cotton goods devoid of any treatment Abu Shaid, Md. Showkat Osman, Md. Abdul Hannan, M. A. Rahman Bhuiyan International Journal of Engineering Research and Development; Volume 5, Issue 9 (January 2013), PP. 45-54
21 2012 Influence of Mixed Alkali on Fixation of Deep Shade on Single Jersey Cotton Fabrics with Reactive Dyes Muhammad Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan , Md. Abdus Shahid , Md. Abdul Hannan & Md. Abdullahil Kafi Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 58-63
22 2011 Developing formaldehyde free flame retardant for cellulose Md. Abdul Hannan Borås Academic Digital Archive (BADA)
23 2010 Spirality in cotton knit fabrics before and after compacting using selected yarn count and stitch length M.A. Shahid, F. Ahmed, A.K.M. Mahbubuzzaman, M.A. Hannan and A.N. Khan Journal of Innovation and Development Strategy, Vol.4, Issue.2, Pages : 11 - 17
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
# Type Organization Membership Code
1 Fellow IEB F/10393
2 Member The Textile Institute, UK 928913
3 Member The Institute of Textile Engineers and Technologists(ITET), Bangladesh GM 002
4 Member Textile Society of America Applied
5 Member Fibre society of Japan DUET representative
6 Fellow Society of Textile Research and Innovation, Bangladesh Treasurer
7 Member Bangladesh University of Textiles External member of Post graduate program
8 Member BGMEA Institute of Fashion and Technology, BGIFT, Gazipur External Member of Selection Board
9 Member Northern University Member of Selection Board
Honors and Awards:
# Title Event Year
1 Masters Thesis Scholarship Swiss Federal Research Award 2010
2 HSC talent award Higher secondary scholarship 1993
3 SSC talent award Secondary school scholarship 1991
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
# Programme Awarded Students Running Students
1 B.Sc. 140 28
2 M.Sc. 17 5
3 PhD 0 3
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
# Event Organizer Role Year
1 Innovative Textile Research Competition 2025 Department of Textile Engg. DUET and Society of Textile Research and Innovation Bangladesh (STRIB) Chair 2025
2 Future Prospects and Challenges in Garments Washing DUET Textile Carrier and Research Club (DTCRC) Chair 2024
Course Conducted:
# Programme Course No Course Title Year
1 B.Sc. TE-3301 Wet Processing Engineering-I 3
2 B.Sc. TE-3302 Wet Processing Engineering-I (Sessional) 3
3 B.Sc. TE-3303 Wet Processing Engineering-II 3
4 B.Sc. TE-3304 Wet Processing Engineering-II (Sessional) 3
5 B.Sc. TE-3601 Fabric Structure and Design 3
6 B.Sc. TE-3602 Fabric Structure and Design (Sessional) 3
7 B.Sc. TE-4301 Advanced Wet Processing Engineering-I 4
8 B.Sc. TE-4304 Advanced Wet Processing Engineering-II (Sessional) 4
9 B.Sc. TE-3803 Engineering Economy 3