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Zinia Nasreen, PhD

Professor, Department of Chemistry, DUET, Gazipur

Dr. Zinia Nasreen has been recognized as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. Her academic foundation was established at the University of Dhaka, where a PhD in Polymer Science, an MSc, and a BSc in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering were earned with distinction. Over the course of her career, extensive teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities have been undertaken, and multiple terms as Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at DUET have been served. Her research expertise has been demonstrated in areas such as polymer science, biodegradable materials, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, and material characterization. Numerous MPhil, MSc, and PhD students have been supervised under her guidance, and a significant number of publications and conference presentations have been produced in national and international forums. Multiple institutional and national research grants have been awarded to her projects, focusing on polymers, biocomposites, biodiesel, and industrial waste utilization. Her contributions have been acknowledged through several academic awards and scholarships received throughout her educational journey. Dr. Nasreen’s career has been marked by continuous involvement in academic councils, committees, and professional development activities, reflecting her commitment to research, education, and institutional advancement

Mobile: +880 01716498944
Email: [email protected]
Office: IP (local): 71101, IP (D): 09666-327910,
Address: Room no. 406, Annex Building, Department of Chemistry, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur -1707, Gazipur, Gazipur
Field of interest: Polymer science, Biodegradable materials, Environmental chemistry, Analytical chemistry, and Material Science & Engineering
Field of specialization: Polymer Science, Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Food Chemistry and Material Characterizations
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
# Degree Institute Year Discipline & Field
1 PhD University of Dhaka 2011 Polymer Science
2 M.Sc. University of Dhaka 1996 Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology
3 B.Sc (Hons.) University of Dhaka 1994 Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology
4 HSC Mymensingh Girls Cadet College 1988 Science
5 SSC Mymensingh Girls Cadet College 1986 Science
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
# Designation Institute Duration
1 Professor Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur 2013-10-31 : Continue
2 Associate Professor Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur 2012-09-19 : 2013-10-30
3 Assistant Professor Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur 2001-10-06 : 2012-09-18
4 Lecturer Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur 1996-12-11 : 2001-10-05
Additional Charges:
# Designation Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Office Duration
1 Head Chem 2022-02-01 : 2024-01-13
2 Head Chem 2018-02-01 : 2020-01-31
3 Head Chem 2014-02-01 : 2016-01-31
4 Assistant Provost MC Hall 1996-12-11 : 1998-09-30
Publications (Journal):
# Year Title Authors Event
1 2016 Improved Biodegradable Radiation Cured Polymeric Film Prepared from Chitosan GelatinBlend. Zinia Nasreen, M.A. Khan, A.I.Mustafa . Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2016, (2016), 11.
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.
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
# Type Organization Membership Code
1 Member Bangladesh Chemical Society M-2012
2 Member Bangladesh Chemical Society M-2012
Honors and Awards:
# Title Event Year
1 Rokehya Podok (Gold Medel) Rokehya memorial Foundation, University of Dhaka 1994
2 Merit Scholarship Rokehya memorial Foundation, University of Dhaka 1993
3 Best cadet in Cultural Excellence Mymensingh Girls Cadet College 1988
4 HSC Government Scholarship Dhaka Board 1988
5 SSC Government Scholarship Dhaka Board 1986
6 Primary Scholarship (Talentpool) Primary School Scholarship Examination 1980
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
# Programme Awarded Students Running Students
1 M.Sc. 3 4
2 MPhil 4 0
3 PhD 0 3
Course Conducted:
# Programme Course No Course Title Year
1 B.Sc. Ch 1101 Chemistry 2001-2024
2 B.Sc. Ch 2701 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 2014-20219, 2023-2025
3 B.Sc. Ch 2301 Industrial Chemistry 1996-2025
4 B.Sc. Ch 1803 Chemistry-II 2018
5 B.Sc. Ch 1501 Chemistry 1996-2013
6 B.Sc. Ch 2415 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 2008-2013
7 B.Sc. Ch 1102 Chemistry Sessional 1996-2000, 2004-2012
8 B.Sc. Ch 1502 Chemistry Sessional 1996-2018
9 B.Sc. Ch 1302 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Sessional 1996-2014
10 B.Sc. Ch 2416 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Sessional 1998-2002