Dr. Nour Md. Mofiz Uddin Khan, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur
BSc & MS in Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh PhD in the laboratory of Biomolecular adaptation Science (Antifreeze proteins), Interdisciplinary Research Course, Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University, Japan. Associate Professor, Dept of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh (21.09.2023 to date); Assistant Professor, Dept of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh (04.02.2017 to 20.09.2023) Lecturer, Dept of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh (22.12.2013 to 03.02.2017)
| Mobile: | +880 1323 154774 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Office: | +880 1916 575093, +88-02-49274034-53, Extn: 5117 |
| Address: | Department of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Gazipur-1707, Gazipur Sadar, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Organic synthesis (Imines & its metal complexes for biological applications, transamidation focusing to the effect of solvents, catalysts….. Bio-remediation of toxic metal/chemicals and it’s mechanisms Bio-cement |
| Field of specialization: | Antifreeze Protein (AFP), Structural Biology, Protein expression, purification (using various chromatography), Biophysical characterization of AFPs, |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Hokkaido University, Japan | 2021 | Interdisciplinary research courses |
| 2 | M.Sc. | University of Dhaka | 2009 | Organic Chemistry |
| 3 | B.Sc (Hons.) | University Dhaka | 2007 | Chemistry |
| 4 | HSC | Government Sohrawardi College | 2001 | Science |
| 5 | SSC | Bawani High School | 1999 | Science |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3D structure elucidation of biologically active Schiff-base metal complexes for investigating their interaction with protein | DUET-UGC | Principal Investigator | 300000 | 2024-2025 |
| 2 | Adsorption of Hexavalent Chromium Using Hydroxyapatite Extracted from Fish Scale: Application to Tannery Effluent Treatment | Ministry of Science and Technology | Co-PI | 300000 | 2024-2025 |
| 3 | Synthesis of Imine ligands for metal complex preparation and their biological applications | DUET-UGC | PI | 300000 | 2023-2024 |
| 4 | Theoretical and experimental approach for heavy metal remediation from wastewater | DUET-UGC | PI | 300000 | 2022-2023 |
| 5 | Effective removal of toxic textile waste (e.g. dyes, heavy metals) from aqueous solution by fish scale biochar | Ministry of Science and Technology | Co-PI | 200000 | 2022-2023 |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Coaxial electrospun PVA-SAP functional nanofibers embedded with betel leaf extract for enhanced germicidal activity and breathability | Ayub Ali a , M. Firoz Hossain a , M.A. Rahman Bhuiyan a , Md. Mohebbullah a , N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan b , Lijing Wang c | Elsevier |
| 2 | 2024 | Advances of polyolefins from fiber to nanofiber: fabrication and recent applications | Mohammad Zakaria1 · M. A. Rahman Bhuiyan1 · Md. Shakawat Hossain2,3 · N. M.‑Mofiz Uddin Khan4 · Md. Abdus Salam1,5 · Koji Nakane2 | Discover Nano |
| 3 | 2021 | X-ray crystallographic analysis of the hydration structure of microbial antifreeze protein | N. M.‐Mofiz Uddin KHAN, Sakae TSUDA and Hidemasa KONDO | Photon factory report 2020 |
| 4 | 2021 | Characterization of microbial antifreeze protein with intermediate activity suggests that a bound-water network is essential for hyperactivity | N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, Tatsuya Arai, Sakae Tsuda & Hidemasa Kondo | Scientific Reports/ Nature |
| 5 | 2020 | Fish-Derived Antifreeze Proteins and Antifreeze Glycoprotein Exhibit a Different Ice-Binding Property with Increasing Concentration | Sakae Tsuda, Akari Yamauchi, N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, Tatsuya Arai, Sheikh Mahatabuddin, Ai Miura and Hidemasa Kondo | Biomolecules/MDPI |
| 6 | 2019 | Steroids from the Leave of Persicaria perfoliata (L.) H. Gross | Md. Sagar Hossain1, N. M. Mofiz Uddin Khan2, Md. Saiful Quddus3 and A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury1 | Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal |
| 7 | 2015 | New stigmasterol and long chain alcohol from Tinospora cordifolia | NM Mofiz Uddin Khan, Nazneen Akter, Md Sagar Hossain, Md Habibur Rahman | International journal of multidisciplinary research and development |
| 8 | 2012 | Scopoletin and β-sitosterol glucoside from roots of Ipomoea digitata | N.M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, Md. Sagar Hossain | Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Synthesis, Characterization and antimicrobial evaluation of Schiff bases and their metal complexes: Potential applications in plant pathogen | Md. Eanur Rahman, Mamiya Chowdhury, Md. Shamim Akhter, Rummana Islam and N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan | 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry (ICRAC-2024) |
| 2 | 2025 | Deciphering the Ice-binding Mechanism of Microbial IBPs: Focusing on TisIBP7’s Antifreeze Activities and Hydration Network | N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, S. Tsuda and H. Kondo | 9th International Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 2024 Bangladesh |
| 3 | 2023 | Imine Synthesis and its metal complex: An application as antimicrobial activity | Md. Eanur Rahman, Md. Rafikul Islam, Md. Shamim Akhter and N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan | International Conference on Sustainable Engineering & Development, 2023, Bangladesh |
| 4 | 2023 | Synthesis of Schiff base and its metal complex for biological applications. | Mamiya Chowdhury, Md. Eanur Rahman, Md. Shamim Akhter and N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan | International Conference on Sustainable Engineering & Development, 2023, Bangladesh |
| 5 | 2022 | 3D Structure of an Ice-binding Protein Suggests Water-network for Binding to its Ligand | N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, S. Tsuda and H. Kondo | 7th International Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 2022 Bangladesh |
| 6 | 2020 | Mutation changes ice-binding motif of an antifreeze protein that forms Saturn-shaped ice burst pattern | N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, S. Tsuda and H. Kondo | 65th Seminar and Annual Meeting for Cryobiology and Cryotechnology, 2020 of Japanese society of Cryobiology and Cryotechnology |
| 7 | 2019 | A new isoform of microbial antifreeze protein with intermediate activity between hyper and moderate activity’ | N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, S. Tsuda and H. Kondo | 7th International Life Science Symposium (ILSS), 2019, Hokkaido University, Japan |
| 8 | 2018 | Site-directed Mutagenesis Improves the Activity of a Moderately Active Fungal Antifreeze Protein | N. M.-Mofiz Uddin Khan, Anika T. Rahman, T. Arai, A. Watanabe, S. Tsuda and H. Kondo | International Life Science Symposium (ILSS), 2018 Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | Bangladesh Crystallography Association | LM- |
| 2 | Member | JUAAB | LM-0987 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Presentation Award | International Conference on Sustainable Engineering & Development, 2023, Bangladesh | 2023 |
| 2 | Best Proceeding Award | 65th Seminar and Annual Meeting for Cryobiology and Cryotechnology, 2020 of Japanese society of Cryobiology and Cryotechnology 2020 | 2020 |
| 3 | Excellent Presentation Award | International Life Science Symposium 2019, Hokkaido University, Japan | 2019 |
| 4 | MEXT Scholarship | Pursuing my PhD | 2017 |
| 5 | Merit Scholarship | Fazlul Huque Muslim Hall Merit Scholarship | 2007 |
| 6 | Merit Scholarship | Primary School Completion | 1995 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. | 0 | 4 |
| Student Details: 1. Md. Mehedi Hasan 2019-2020 2. Atahar Hossain 2019-2020 3. Mamiya Chowdhury 2020-2021 4. Md. Eanur Rahman 2020-2021 | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridging Experimentalists and Bioinformaticians: A 5-day Workshop on Bioinformatics for Beginners | Hokkaido Summer Institute, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Sapporo, Japan | Participant | 2019 |
| 2 | US Corporate Visit program at Research Triangle Park, NC, USA | Front Office for Human Resource Education and Development, Hokkaido University, Japan | Member | 2019 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | Ch-1101 | Chemistry-I | 2014-2016 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | Ch-1102 | Chemistry-I Sessional | 2014-2016 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | Ch-1203 | Chemistry-II | 2014-2017 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | Ch-1204 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 2014-2017 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | Ch-2415 | Chemistry-II | 2014-2017, 2022-- |
| 6 | B.Sc. | Ch-2416 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 2014-2017, 2024, |
| 7 | B.Sc. | CH-1303 | Chemistry-II | 2014-2016, 2022-2024, |
| 8 | B.Sc. | CH-1304 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 2014-2016, 2024, |
| 9 | B.Sc. | Ch-1703 | Chemistry-II | 2013-2015 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | Ch-1704 | Chemistry-II Sessional | 2013-2015, 2024, |
| 11 | B.Sc. | Ch-1504 | Chemistry-II (Sessional) | 2013-2017, 2022-2024, |
| 12 | B.Sc. | Ch-2901 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry | 2023 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | Ch-2902 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Sessional | 2021-2023 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | Ch-3901 | Organic Chemistry | 2022, 2024 |
| 15 | B.Sc. | Ch-3902 | Organic Chemistry Sessional | 2022-2023 |
| 16 | M.Sc. | Ch-6106 | Analytical Chemistry | 2021-2025 |
| 17 | M.Sc. | Ch-6204 | Chemistry of Biomolecules | 2023, 2024 |
| 18 | M.Sc. | Ch-6205 | Chemistry of Carbohydrates | 2021-2024 |
| 19 | M.Sc. | Ch-6208 | Organic Synthesis | 2022-2024 |
| 20 | M.Sc. | Ch-6209 | Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanism | 2022-25 |