Md. Zakirul Hasan, B.Sc. in Eng.
Lecturer, Department of Food Engineering, DUET, Gazipur
Md. Zakirul Hasan is a Lecturer in the Department of Food Engineering at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Engineering, securing the 1st position in the order of merit from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Food Engineering at the same university. In addition to his academic and teaching responsibilities, he is actively engaged in mentoring students, promoting social awareness, and supporting various career development initiatives. He is deeply committed to guiding students beyond the classroom, aiming to nurture food engineers who are not only technically competent but also socially responsible, ethically aware, and professionally prepared to meet the challenges and evolving demands of the modern food industry.
| Mobile: | 01750313407 |
| Email: | zakirul@duet.ac.bd |
| Office: | |
| Address: | Residential Building No. 9, DUET, Gazipur |
| Field of interest: | Food Chemistry; Food Process Engineering; Food Preservation; Food Packaging Technology; Food Safety and Quality Management; Postharvest Technology; Machine Learning and Image Processing; Public Health Nutrition. |
| Field of specialization: | Food Adulteration; Valorization of Plant-based By-products. |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. in Eng. | Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh | 2024 | Food Engineering |
| 2 | HSC | Cantonment Public School And College, Rangpur | 2017 | Science |
| 3 | SSC | Hatibandha S. S. High School, Lalmonirhat | 2015 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecturer | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2025-06-15 : Continue |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | Assessment of Minimum Dietary Diversity, Nutritional Awareness and Body Mass Index among Santal Women in Northern Bangladesh in Relation to Nutrition Related Health Disparities | Md. Akib Al-Asad, Sabrina Hossain, Tasaduk Kabir, Nusrat Zahan Maria, Luluyam Mansura Juthi, Sajrin Jannat, Md. Zakirul Hasan | 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD 2026), United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 2 | 2026 | Impact of Packaging Materials on the Shelf Life of Air-Fried Banana Chips | Mubasshir Nahid, Md. Abdus Samad, Naimul Hasan Pathan Hasib, MD. Sakibul Islam, Syeda Mehnaj Reza, Md. Anisur Rahman Mazumder, Abir Hossain, Md. Zakirul Hasan, Poly Karmoker | 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering (ICMMPE 2026), Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| 3 | 2026 | Quantitative Evaluation of Papaya Maturity through Peel Color and Brix: Establishing Reliable Ripeness Models to Enhance Preservation Safety | Md. Akib Al-Asad, Sajrin Jannat, Md. Zakirul Hasan, Tasaduk Kabir | 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering (ICMMPE 2026), Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| 4 | 2025 | Quality Evaluation and Reaction Kinetics of Air Fried Mushroom Chips | Md. Yeasin Ali. Mst. Mahbuba Khatun, Israt Nourin Taslima, MD. Sakibul Islam, Md. Zakirul Hasan, Syeda Mehnaj Reza, Abdullah Iqbal, Poly Karmoker | 1st International Conference on Agricultural Machinery and Bioresource Engineering (ICAMBE 2025), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Free Studentship under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dinajpur | HSC Examination | 2017 |
| 2 | Full Free Studentship under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dinajpur | SSC Examination | 2015 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | 0 | 3 |
| Student Details: Student ID: 218009, 218012 and 218013 | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD 2026) | Department of Environment and Development Studies, United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Author | 2026 |
| 2 | A year long Academic Research Project on "Detection and Quantification of Food Additives and Synthetic Dyes in Selected Processed Foods Using UV-Visible Spectroscopy" | Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | Principal Investigator | 2026 |
| 3 | 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering (ICMMPE 2026) | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh | Organizer, Reviewer & Author | 2026 |
| 4 | 1st International Conference on Agricultural Machinery and Bioresource Engineering (ICAMBE 2025) | Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | Author | 2025 |
| 5 | A 15-Day Industrial Attachment at Akij Food & Beverage Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | Intern | 2024 |
| 6 | A year long Academic Research Project on "Extraction and Characterization of Lecithin from Mustard Oil Cake" | Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | Principal Investigator | 2024 |
| 7 | A week long Extension Field Trip at Kaliganj upazila under Gazipur district | Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | Participant | 2023 |
| 8 | International Nutrition Olympiad 2020 | Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID), Dhaka, Bangladesh | Contributor | 2020 |
| 9 | Microsoft Office Skill Development Workshop | Food Engineering Club, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | Participant | 2019 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | FE 2004 | Computer Programming Sessional | 2025 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | FE 2503 | Unit Operations in Food Engineering | 2025, 2026 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | FE 2504 | Unit Operations in Food Engineering Sessional | 2026 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | FE 3201 | Food Chemistry | 2025 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | FE 3202 | Food Chemistry Sessional | 2025 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | FE 3503 | Design of Process Equipment | 2025 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | FE 3503 | Engineering Properties of Food Materials | 2025 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | FE 3609 | Food Packaging | 2025, 2026 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | FE 3610 | Food Packaging Sessional | 2026 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | FE 3512 | Analytical Instrumentation Sessional | 2025 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | FE 4501 | Process Design | 2025 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | FE 4502 | Process Design Sessional | 2025, 2026 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | FE 4505 | Engineering Economics and Management | 2025, 2026 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | FE 4617 | Baking Technology | 2025 |
| 15 | B.Sc. | FE 4625 | Human Nutrition and Dietetics | 2025 |
| 16 | B.Sc. | FE 4621 | Food Safety and Quality Management | 2026 |
| 17 | B.Sc. | CFE 4622 | Food Safety and Quality Management Sessional | 2026 |
| 18 | B.Sc. | FE 4507 | Process Control and Dynamics | 2026 |