Dr. Al-Nakib Chowdhury

Professor, Department of Chemistry · Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

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Experience

Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST)

Designation: Vice Chancellor (on Deputation)

02 January 2014 - 01 January 2018

Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. and Technology (BUET)

Designation: Professor

30 April 2005 – to date

Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. and Technology (BUET)

Designation: Associate Professor

14 May 2000 – 29 April 2005

Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. and Technology (BUET)

Designation: Assistant Professor

10 July 1996 – 13 May 2000

Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. and Technology (BUET)

Designation: Lecturer

28 August 1989 – 9 July 1996

Professional Membership:

Life Member, Bangladesh Chemical Society [LM-618] (since 1998).
Life Member, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) [LM-440(iv)] (since 1998).
Life Member, Dhaka University Chemistry Alumni Association (DUCAA) [LM-19], (Since 1999).
Member, Bangladesh Chemical & Biological Society of North America (BCBSNA), (1997-2000)..
Member, Editorial Board, BCBSNA Newsletter, USA, (1999-2000).
Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA (1993).
Member, Editorial Board, News Bulletin, Bangladesh Chemical Society (2003-2004).
Life Member, Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB), (since 2002).
Life Member, Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association [LM-38] (since December 2010).
Life Member, Dhaka University Alumni Association [LM-5364] (since January 19, 2011).
Life Member, Dhaka University Registered Graduate [LM-17182], (since January 23, 2011).
Full Member, American Nano Society (since June 2011).
Life Member, Bangladesh Crystallographic Association [LM-5] (since July 2013).
Life Member, Bangladesh STEM Foundation (since July 2019).
Life Member, Bangladesh Nano Society (since January 2021).

Professional Work at National and International Level:

a) Activities related to Academic and Research Program:

Worked as Member, Nanotech Expert panel of ISESCO, Morocco, since 2012.
Worked as Expert Member of a national initiative for the establishment of a Nanotech Center in Bangladesh by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2013.
Worked as Expert Member for reviewing the Industrial Biotechnology Policy of the Ministry of Industries, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2013.
Worked as Member of a national committee formed for the establishment of a world standard laboratory in Bangladesh for testing food and drink items, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, October 2006.
Worked as Member in the Fine Chemicals Division of Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.
Participated as an Expert from Bangladesh side in the High-Level South Asia Regional GDLN Dialogue on South Asia Regional Collaboration in Nanotechnology for Development, 21 May 2009, Dhaka [A multi-country videoconference discussion connecting through World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC with the GDLN VC Centers in Colombo, Delhi, Dhaka, and Islamabad. Organized in collaboration with GDLN (Global Development Learning Network) and the World Bank]. 
Worked as Reviewer for the Research Projects funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Education, Govt. of Bangladesh, and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia.
Worked as Expert Member for the Selection Committee (Supernumerary Professor, Professor & Associate Professor) of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Bangladesh.
Worked as Expert Member for the Selection Committee (Assistant Professor & Lecturer) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh.
Worked as Member of the Examination Committee for the University of Dhaka, University of Chittagong, University of Rajshahi, Shajalal Science and Technology University, Jagannath University, Comilla University, Bangladesh Military Science and Technology Institute (MSTI), Bangladesh.
Worked as External Member of the Committee of Post Graduate Courses and Studies (CPGCS), Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh, 2001.
Worked as Expert Member for the PhD committees of Pune University, India.
Session Chair of the international conferences: The 3rd ISESCO International Workshop and Conference on Nanotechnology (IWCN 2012), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 5-7, 2012.
Session Chair of the international conferences: Application of Nanotechnology in Industry: Opportunity of Integration Among IDB Member States, Cairo, Egypt, January 29-31, 2012.
Worked as Secretary General of the16th Asian Chemical Congress (16ACC), Dhaka, 2015.
Member, Editorial Board, BCBSNA Newsletter, USA, (1999-2000).
Worked as Organizing Joint-Secretary of Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2004 (International Conference), Dhaka, 9-11 December, 2004.
Worked asOrganizing Joint-Secretary of Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2006 (International Conference), Dhaka, 7-10 December, 2006.
Worked as Member Secretary of Seminar and Symposium Committee of the Twentieth Bangladesh Science Conference organized by Bangladesh Association for Advancement of Science (BAAS), 28-30 November, Dhaka, 1998.
Worked as Reviewer for the International Journals: J. Appl. Polym. Sci. (Wiley InterScience), Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier Science), J. Materials Science (Springer), Sensors and Actuator (Elsevier Science), Electrochimica Acta (Elsevier Science), J Hazard Mat (Elsevier Science), Journal of Physical Chemistry (American Chemical Society), Journal of Saudi Chemical Society (Elsevier Science), Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (Elsevier Science), Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Material (Springer), International Nano Letter (Springer, USA), The Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry (Springer, USA) The Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Taylor & Francis, UK), Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (Elsevier Science), Particulate Science and Technology (Taylor and Francis), Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Elsevier Science).
Local Journals: J. Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, J. Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka University Journal of Science, Jahangir Nagar University Journal of Sciences.
Worked as Member, Editorial Board of "International Journal of Chemical Sciences" (Quarterly Research Journal, ISSN: 0972-768X, India), Rasayan Journal of Chemistry (An International Quarterly Research Journal, ISSN: 0974-1496, India).
Worked as Chief Editor, "News Bulletin” publishes by Bangladesh Chemical Society, 2013-14.
Worked as Expert Member, Selection Committee (Professor & Associate Professor) of Chittagong University, Bangladesh. (2016 - to date).
Worked as Expert Member, for the Selection Committee (Professor & Associate Professor) of Shajalal Univ. of Sci. & Tech. (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. (2018 - to date).
Worked as Organizing Chair, Chemistry Today - Virtual Education and Research Lecture Series in Science, Technology and Engineering, BUET Chemistry Alumni Association (CAAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 01-11 September, 2020.

(b) Chairman or Member of Committees formed by University Authority, Syndicate, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Committee for Advanced Studies and Research (CASR), Board of Studies:

Worked as Member (nominated by the Academic Council, BUET) of the CASR, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from July 2006 – to date.
Worked as Member (nominated by the Academic Council, BUET) of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from July 2002 – July 2006.
Worked as Member, Various Selection Committee for the recruitment of staffs at different departments/offices of BUET.
Worked as Member, various Investigation Committee formed by the BUET authority.
Worked as Member, various Board of Examiners for the M. Phil. (Chemistry) Thesis examinations.
Worked as Chairman, various Board of Examiners for the M. Phil. (Chemistry) Thesis examinations.

Administrative and Social Activities:

Vice-Chancellor, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 – 01.01.2018.
Head (Chairman), Department of Chemistry, BUET, September 26, 2009 – September 25, 2011.
Deputy Director, Directorate of Student Welfare, BUET, October 02, 2004 – May 14, 2007.
Provost, Ahsan Ullah Hall, January 11, 2021 - to date.
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 –30.09.2014.
Dean, Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 – 31.12.2017.
Director, Institute of Modern Language, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 – 31.08.2015.
Assistant Provost, Shahid Smrity Hall, October 19, 1997 - August 31, 1999.
Assistant Provost, Ahsan Ullah Hall, July 04, 2001 - July 31, 2004.
Acting Provost, Ahsan Ullah Hall, several times during July 04, 2001 - July 31, 2004.
Polling officer several times in the central and Hall students’ union election of BUET.
Member, Organizing Sub-Committee, 8th Convocation of BUET, 2005.
Convener, Organizing Sub-Committee of several Annul Sports of BUET.
Member, different Selection Committees for recruitment of faculty and staff, BUET
Chairman, different Examination Committee of BUET
Member, different Admission Examination Committee of BUET
Member, different Tender Committee of BUET.
Member, Committee for the Advisory and Scientific Research (CASR), BUET, 2006-08.
Member, Committee for Financial Grant for the faculty joining conference in abroad, BUET.
Member, different Investigation Committee of BUET.
Member, Governing Body, BUET School & College, 2012-14.
General Secretary, BUET Teachers Association, 2003.
General Secretary, Bangladesh Chemical Society, 2013-14.
Secretary General Elect of the Executive Committee of the Federation of Asian Chemical Society (FACS), 2013-15.
Vice-President, Executive Committee 2011-2013, Bangladesh JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Alumni Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Vice-President, Executive Committee 2013-2015, Bangladesh JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Alumni Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Member, Advisory Council of JUAAB, (Japan Universities Alumni Association), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2013-15.
Joint Secretary, Executive Committee 2003-2004, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Moderator (Chief Advisor), Badhan-BUET zone (a blood donor organization), 2006-2010.
President, BUET Chemistry Alumni Association (CAAB), 2019 - to date
President, Bangladesh STEM Foundation, January 2021 - to date
President, Bangladesh Nano Society, January 2021- to date
Advisor, Bangladesh Society for Nano and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems (BSNADDS), January 2021 - to date.

Professional Visits Abroad:

Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Korea, The Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore,  Thailand, Saudi Arabia,  Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Australia, UK, USA.

Education

Ph.D

Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Specialization in Material Chemistry

1996

M.Phil.

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Specialization in Physical Chemistry

1992

M.Sc.

University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Specialization in Physical Chemistry

1984

B.Sc. (Hons)

University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Chemistry

1983

Awards & Certifications

Monbusho Scholarship (1992-1993) awarded by Ministry of Education, Japan for research studentship in Japan.
Monbusho Scholarship (1993-1996) awarded by Ministry of Education, Japan for pursuing Ph.D. degree in Japan.
JSPS Fellowship (1999-2001) awarded by Ministry of Education, Japan for pursuing post-doctoral research in Japan (ID- P 99106).
Awarded Honorary Membership by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA, 2003.
JASSO Follow-up Research Fellowship by the Japanese Government as “Visiting Researcher” at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, September 14 - December 13, 2005.
The Netherlands Government Fellowship (NFP) for attending a short-course at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands, April 10-27, 2007.
JSPS Invitation Fellowship (short-term) by the Japanese Government as “Visiting Researcher” at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, May 17 - July 15, 2007　(ID- S 07078).
JSPS Invitation Fellowship (long-term) by the Japanese Government for "Research" at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, May 15, 2008 - February 28, 2009 (ID- L 08529).
Indian Government Fellowship (ITEC) for attending a short-course on “Science Technology and Innovation Policy” at Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore, India, 27 November– 03 December, 2019.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

Current Research Areas:

Material Chemistry focused on various aspects of Electrochemistry, Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology. Preparation, Characterization and Applications of functional conducting polymers, organic-inorganic hybrid composite materials and nanoparticles to design intelligent surface for electrode, energy and environmental aspects are the current projects pursuing in my laboratory.

Supervision of Completed Graduate Research Works:

Level / *Student Details*	Thesis Title	Year of completion
M. Phil. 1) *Dr. Ruhul Amin Khan* Senior Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission	“Influence of Doping Level on the Structure and Electrical Properties of Conducting Polymer”	1999
M.Phil. 2) Dr. Md Abu Yousuf Professor, Khulna Univ. of Engg. & Technol, Bangladesh	“Preparation of Organic Polymer-Silica Nanocomposites and Study of Their Adsorption Characteristic”	1999
M. Phil. 3) Mr. J. M. Arifur Rahman Lecturer, Residential Model College, Dhaka, Bangladesh	“Preparation and Solid-State Characterization of Conducting Polymer Colloids”	1999
M. Phil. 4) Ms. Syeda Razina Jesmeen Lecturer, Ideal College, Dhaka, Bangladesh	“Polymeric Adsorbent for the Removal of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants from Aqueous Solution”	2003
M. Phil. 5) Ms. Mosharrefa Akter Chemist, Ghorasal Power Plant, PDB, Bangladesh	“Electrochemical Preparation of Composite Electrodes Based on Organic/Organic and Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Structure”	2004
M. Phil. 6) Mr. Md Saiful Islam Lecturer, Technical College, B. Baria, Bangladesh	“Preparation and Characterization of Nickel Dispersed Polyaniline Matrix”	2005
M. Phil. 7) Ms. Farhana Sultana Saleh Lecturer, Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. & Technol (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh	“Influence of Protonation Level on the Specific Surface Area of Polyaniline and It’s Application to Surface Processes”	2006
M. Phil. 8) Mr. Dewan Sadequl Islam Assistant Chemist, Jamuna Fertilizer Co. Ltd, BCIC, Bangladesh	“Preparation and Performance of Modified Electrodes Based on Conducting Co-polymer and its Composite with Inorganics”	2007
M. Phil. 9) Ms. Hoore Jannat Magistrate, BCS Admin Cadre, Govt. of Bangladesh	“Modification of Polyaniline Surface by Electrochemical Means and Study of Adsorption on the Modified Surface”	2008
M. Phil. 10) Mr. Abdur Rahim Lecturer (BCS Edu. cadre), Jagannat University, Dhaka, Bangladesh	“Dispersion of Mixed Metal Oxide into Polymer Matrix”	2008
M. Phil. 11) Mr. Md. Safiul Azam Lecturer, Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. & Technol (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh	“Synthesis of MnO₂ Nano Particles and its dispersion onto Polyaniline Matrix”	2008
M. Phil. 12) Mr. Md. Yusuf Jamal Ferdosi Lecturer, American Int. University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh	“Preparation of Mixed Oxide Surface and Its Characteristics Toward Adsorption of Textile Dyes”	2009
M. Phil. 13) Mr. Syed Abdul Monim doing Ph.D. in South Korea	“Synthesis and Characterization of Multi-Component (Fe-Ni-Si) Oxide Surface and Its Application in Removing Organic Dyes from Water”	2011
M. Phil. 14) Ms. Danisa Tabassum Lecturer, Chemistry Dept, BUET	“Preparation and Characterization of Nanoparticle Assisted Conductive Polyaniline”	2011
M. Phil. 15) Mr. Akteruzzaman Officer, Islami Bank, Dhaka	“Treatment of Waste Water by Electrochemical Means”	2011
M. Phil. 16) Ms. Samira Saimoma Lecturer, Siddeswari Girls College, Dhaka	“Preparation of Fe-Si Mixed Oxide Surface and Its Application in the Removal of Toxics from Water”	2011
M. Phil. 17) *Mr. Md. Bin Yeamin* doing PhD in Spain under European Union Scholarship	“Preparation of Nano-Materials and Their Recyclable Application in the Removal of Organic Dyes From Aqueous Solution”	2012
M. Phil. 18) *Maria Rahman* Lecturer, Jagannath University, Dhaka	“Preparation of Sulfur Nanoparticles and Their Dispersion onto Soft Matrices Suitable for Drug Delivery“	2015
M. Phil. 19) *Md. Aminul Islam* Lecturer, Ahsanullah Sci & Tech University, Dhaka	“Preparation of Mixed Manganese Oxide Nano-Matrix and Studies on Its Oxidative and Pathogenic Activities”	2015
M. Phil. *20)Md. Ikram Ul Hoque*** Lecturer, Green University, Dhaka	“Preparation of nano-Tin Oxide Particle and Its Fluid Forms - Investigation on Their Physico-Chemical Properties”	2015
M. Phil. 21) *Mahamuda Sultana* Graduate Student, Biosystems Engineering Department, University of Manitoba, Canada	“Dispersion of nano- Matrices into Cellulose Network “	2016

Supervision of On Going Graduate Research Works :

Level / *Student Details*	Thesis Title	Year of completion
Ph. D. 1) Md. Shamim Alam Student ID: 1018034001	Capacitive Desalination of Water Utilizing Jute Stick Activated Carbon	On going
Ph. D. 2) Md. Mahabub Alam Student ID: 1018034002	"Studies on the Locally Available Bio-polymeric Materials for Packaging Application"	On going
M. Phil. 3) *Md. Moniruzzaman* Student ID: 1018033204	Fabrication of A Bio-derived Activated Carbon Modified Graphite Electrode and Study of Its Performance as Supercapacitor	On going 2021
M. Sc. 4) *Md.* *Rabiul Hasan* Student ID: 1018032707	Enzymeless Electrochemical Detection of Hazardous Nitrite by Platinum Nanoparticle-Jute Carbon Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode	On going 2021
M. Sc. 5) *Mst.* *Sathi Khatun* Student ID: 1018032706	Fabrication of Cellulose Capped MnxOy-Ag Nanocomposite and Investigation of Its Oxidative and Antibacterial Efficacy in Water Environment	On going 2021
M. Sc. 6) *Keya Chowdhury* Student ID: 1018032719	Fabrication of Capped Ni-SiO₂ Nano-Catalyst and Study of Its Catalytic Efficacy Toward Organic Reduction Process	On going 2021
M. Sc. 7) *Anila Anwar* 1018032716	Preparation of a Smart Carbonaceous Adsorbent from Coconut Husk for the Removal of Industrial Heavy Metal Ions and Dyes in Water	On going 2021
M. Sc. 8) *Anwarul Azim Akib* Student ID: 0419032706	Development of a Polymeric Nano-carrier for Anti-obesity Drug Delivery System	On going 2021
M. Sc. 9) *Ragib Shakil* Student ID: 0419032704	Fabrication and Performance of an Activated Carbon-Redox Mediated Bioelectrolyte Based Electrochemical Supercapacitor	On going 2021
M. Sc. 10) *Md. Torab Hossain* Student ID: 0419032705	Fabrication of Conducting Polyaniline Embedded Activated Carbon Electrode for Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance	On going 2021

Externally Funded Research Projects:

"Preparation of microcrystalline and nanocrystalline cellulose from cotton rag (garment waste)",
Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, under Special Allocation Program, 2012-13.
"Low cost chemical synthesis of graphene-based nano-composites for its viable application in energy, environment, and antibacterial activities, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, under Special Allocation Program, 2013-14.
“Development of a polymeric nano-carrier for anti-obesity drug delivery system” (PS20191074), Ministry of Education, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2019-22.
“Preparation of green adhesives utilizing supramolecular dynamic bonds of polymers” (Phy’s-540), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2019-20.
"Development of a zeolite networked nano-filter to trap toxics present in air and water systems" Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, under Special Allocation Program, 2020-21.
"Fabrication of a cellulose capped nano Mn₃O₄-Ag heterostructure and study of its efficacy for dye degradation and antimicrobial activity in water", University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, 2021-22.
"A novel biomass derived Na/K-ion battery prototype for the next generation low-cost energy storage system" (EPRC/58-2019-001-01), Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council (EPRC), Ministry of Power and Energy, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2021-23.

Research Publications :

a) Books:

A.-N. Chowdhury (Editor-in-Chief), J. Shapter, and A. B. Imran.“Innovations in Nanomaterials” ISBN: 978-1-63483-572-5, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA. October 2015.

A.-N. Chowdhury (Editor-in-Chief), T. Ohsaka, M. A. Rahman and M. M. Islam, “Trends in Polyaniline Research”, ISBN: 978-1-62808-424-5, Nova Scientific Publishers Inc, New York, USA, May 2013.

M. Saiful Islam, A.-N. Chowdhury and H. R. Sobuz, “Preparation and Categorization of Nickel Dispersed Polyaniline Matrix” ISBN: 987-3-639-34361-8, VDM Verlag Dr. Muller e.k., Germany, March 2011.

R. Shakil, M. H. Rumon, Y. A. Tarek, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury, R. Das,''Surface Modified Nanomaterials Based Catalytic Materials for Water Purification, Hydrocarbon Production, and Pollutant Remediation'' in “Modified Nanomaterials for Applications in Catalysis”, Elsevier, USA, May 2021.

A.-N. Chowdhury et.al., "Polymeric Membranes for O₂/N₂ Separation" in Polymeric Membranes for Water Purification and Gas Separation, Materials Research Forum LLC, Millersville PA, USA (Invited contribution, submitted, 30 June, 2021).

b) Journal Publications (recognized and refereed journals / proceedings):

1) A. J. Mahmood, A.-N. Chowdhury and M. M. Rahman, “Adsorption Characteristics of Methane on Cr(III) Oxide / Ni(II) Oxide Surface”, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 1992, 5(I), 45-51.

2) K. Yamashita, Y. Kunugi, Y. Harima and A.-N. Chowdhruy, “Fabrication of an Organic p-n Homojunction Diode Using Electrochemically Cation and Photochemically Anion Doped Polymer”, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 1995, 34, 3794-3797, (International Journal).

3) A.-N. Chowdhury, Y. Kunugi, Y. Harima and K. Yamashita, “Electrochemical Switching to p- and n- Type Semiconductance with Poly (3-Methyl Thiophene) Film”, Thin Solid Films, 1995, 271, 1-3, (Elsevier Scince, USA).

4) A.-N. Chowdhury, Y. Harima, Y. Kunugi and K. Yamashita, “p- and n- Type Conductance of Electrochemically Synthesized Poly (3-Methyl Thiophene)”, Electrochemica Acta, 1996, 41, No. 13, 1993 – 97, (Pergamon, USA).

5) A.-N. Chowdhury, “Characterization of Electrochemically Synthesized Conductive Polymers and Their Application to Electronic Devices”, Science Reports, Hiroshima University, Japan, 1996, 22, 211-214

6) A.-N. Chwdhury, R. A. Khan and M. Hossain, “Influence of Doping on the Structure and Electrical Properties of Poly (aniline)”, Indian J. Chem. 2000, 39A, 501-506.

7) M. Atobe, A.-N. Chowdhury, Y. Suda and T. Nonaka, “Electrooxidative Polymerization of Aromatic Compounds Under Centrifugal Field”, Proceeding of 197th Meeting of the electrochemical Society, Toronto, Canada, May 14-18, 2000, vol. 2000-15, p. 132-135.

8) A.-N. Chowdhury, R.A. Khan, M. Hossain and Q. Ehsan, “Electrochemical and Solid State Properties of Anion-Doped Poly (pyrrole)”, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2001, 14(2), 149-155.

9) A.-N. Chowdhury, “Polymeric semiconductors : A New Class of Electronic Materials”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 26-28, 2002, p.74.

10) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. A. Yousuf, M. M. Rahman and A. Q. M. Q. Hassan, “Search for New Materials for Viable Application: I. Polyaniline/Silica composite – A New and Highly Active Column Substrate for Alkane Separation”, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2002, 15(1), 96-100.

11) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. A. Yousuf, M. M. Rahman and A. Q. M. Q. Hassan, “In Situ Preparation of Polyaniline/Silica Composites and Study of Their Adsorption Characteristics”, Indian J. Chem., 2002, 41A, 1562-1568.

12) A.-N. Chowdhury, J. M. A. Rahman and M. A. Rahman, “Preparation of Organic Polymer/Inorgainic Oxide Conductive Composites”, Indian J. Chem., 2002, 41A, 1789-1794.

13) A.-N. Chowdhury and J. M. A. Rahman, “Preparation of Electroactive Polyaniline/Silica Composite Film”, J. Electrochem. Soc. India, 2002, 51-2, 66-70.

14) A. J. Mahmood, M. M. Islam, M. A. Hasnat and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Dye Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells. I Indium Tin Oxide/Methylene Blue Electrode System”, Dhaka Univ.J. Sci., 2003 (January), 51(1), 39-45.

15) A.-N. Chowdhury and J. M. A. Rahman, ”Search for New Materials for Viable Application: II. Polyaniline/Silica Composite Film as an Active Electrode Material”, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 2003, 16(1), 79-84.

16) M. Atobe, A.-N. Chowdhury, T. Fuchigami and T. Nonaka, “Preparation of Conducting Polyaniline Colloids Under Ultrasonication”, Ultrasonics Sonochem., 2003, 10, 77-80, (Elsevier Scince, USA).

17) A.-N. Chowdhury, A. Atobe and T. Nonaka, “Studies on Solution and Solution-Cast Film of Polyaniline Colloids Prepared in the Absence and Presence of Ultrasonic Irradiation”, Ultrasonics Sonochem., 2004, 11, 77-82, (Elsevier Scince, USA).

18) A.-N. Chowdhury, S. R. Jesmeen and M. M. Hossain, “Selectivity of Polyaniline Surface in Removing Ionic Dyes”, Asian J. Chem., in press, 2004, 16 (International Journal).

19) M. Atobe, S. Hitosea, Y. Suda, M. Sekido, A. Murotani, T. Fuchigami, A-N. Chowdhury and T. Nonaka “Anodic Polymerization of Aromatic Compounds in Centrifugal Fields”, 2004, 50, 977-984, Electrochim. Acta, (Elsevier Scince, USA).

20) A.-N. Chowdhury, S. R. Jesmeen and M. M. Hossain “Removal of Dyes from Water by Polymeric Adsorbent”, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2004, 15, 633-638 (Wiley InterScience, USA).

21) A.-N. Chowdhury and M. Akter, “Electrochemical Preparation, Redox Behavior and Stability of Some Electroactive Films Having Organic/Organic and Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Structures”, Asian J. Chem., 2007, 19(2), 843-854 (International Journal).

22) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. S. Islam and M. S. Azam “Polyaniline Matrix Containing Nickel Ferromagnet”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, 2007, 103, 321-327 (Wiley InterScience, USA).

23) A.-N. Chowdhury, S. Ferdousi, M. M. Islam, T. Okajima and T. Ohsaka, “Arsenic Detection by Nano-Au/Conducting Polymer Modified GC Electrode”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, 2007, 104, 1306-1311 (Wiley InterScience, USA).

24) A.-N. Chowdhury, F. S. Saleh, M. R. Rahman and M. A. Rahim “Influence of pH on the Specific Surface area of Polyaniline Matrix”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, 2008, 109, 1764-1771 (Wiley InterScience, USA).

25) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. R. Rahman, D. S. Islam and F. S. Saleh, “Electrochemical Preparation and Characterization of Conducting Copolymer/Silica Composite”, J. Appl. Polym. Sci, 2008, 110, 808-816 (Wiley InterScience, USA).

26) A.-N. Chowdhury, “Electrochemical Research - Connects TITech (Japan) and BUET (Bangladesh) to Develop a Strong Academic Friendship”, Electrochemistry, 2008, 76(12), 929-930 (Japan Chem. Soc., Japan).

27) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. T. Alam, T. Okajima and T. Ohsaka “Fabrication of Au(111) facet enriched electrode on glassy carbon”, J Electroanal Chem., 2009, 634, 35-41 (Elsevier Scince, USA).

28) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. S. Azam, M. Aktaruzzaman and A. Rahim “Oxidative and Antibacterial Activity of Mn3O4”, J Hazard. Mater., 2009, 172, 1229-1235 (Elsevier Scince, USA).

29) A.-N. Chowdhury, A. Rahim, Yousuf Jamal Ferdousi, M. S. Azam, and M. M. Hossain “Cobalt-Nickel Mixed Oxide Surface : A Promising Adsorbent for the Removal of PR Dye from Water”, Appl. Surf. Sci., 2010, 256, 3718-3724 (Elsevier Scince, USA).

30) A.-N. Chowdhury et al., “Synthesis, Characterization of a Multi-component Metal Oxide (Al_0.88Fe_0.67Zn_0.28O₃) and Elimination of As (III) from Aqueous Solution”, Open Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2011, 1, 9-15 (Scientific Research, USA). doi:10.4236/ojic.2011.12002 Published Online July 2011 (http://www.SciRP.org/journal/OJIC/).

31) M. I. Hoque; D, A. Chowdhury, A.-N. Chowdhury, “Kinetics and Adsorption Studies on Amberlite XAD-4 Resin by Solid Phase Extraction of Cadmium using GF-AAS,” Green University Review, 2013, 4(1-2), 24-29.

32) Y. J. Ferdosi, A.-N. Chowdhury, M.M. Hossain, “Copper-Cobalt Mixed Oxide Matrix: A Better Adsorbent for the Treatment of Textile Dye”, Asian J. Water, Environment and Pollution, 2013, 10(2), 2013, 1-9.

33) M. I. Hoque, A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Islam, M. S. H.Firoz, A Imran, M. S. Azam “Electrochemical Synthesis of Sulphite Ion Containing Polyaniline Nano-matrix”, GUB J. Sci. Eng., 2014, 1(1), 72-76.

34) M. I. Hoque, D. A. Chowdhury, R. Holze, A.-N. Chowdhury, M. S. Azam, “Modification of Amberlite XAD-4 Resin with 1,8-diaminonaphthalene for Solid Phase Extraction of Copper, Cadmium and Lead and Its Application to Determination of These Metals in Dairy Cow’s Milk”, J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 2015, 3, 831–842 (Elsevier Scince, USA).

35) M. I. U. Hoque, Y. Yamauchi, R.Naidu,R.Holze,S.Rahman, Q.Qu,M. M.Rahman,A. K.Nanjundan,N. L.Torad, M. S. A.Hossain, J.Kim,S. H. A.Ahmad, A. U.Rehman,M. S. H. Firoz,U.Luba,S.Chowdhury and A.-N. Chowdhury, “A Facile Synthesis of Hematite Nanorods from Rice Starch and Their Application to Lead Ions Removal”.ChemistrySelect, 2019, 4, 3730-3736. (Wiley-VCH, Germany).

36) M. A. Islam, I. Ali, S. M. A. Karim, M. S. H. Firoz, A-N. Chowdhury, D. W. Mortona, M. J. Angovea, “Removal of Dye From Polluted Water Using Novel Nano Manganese Oxide Based Materials” Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2019, 32, 100911(1-21).

37) M. I. U. Hoque, A.-N Chowdhury, M. S. H. Firoz, M. K. Biswas, U. Luba, Y. Haque, K. Kani, M. Kim, S. H. A. Ahmad, A. U. Rehman, R. Holze, S. Rahman, S. W. Donne, K. Ariga, Y. Bando, S. A. Hossain, J. Na, V. Malgras and Y. Yamauchi, “One-dimensional Sn(IV) Hydroxide Nanofluid Toward Nonlinear Optical Switching”, Materials Horizons, Issue 4, January 2020, (Royal Society of Chemistry, England).

38) C. K. Roy, A. H. Reaz, S. Sultana, A.-N Chowdhury, S. H. Firoz, M. H. Zahir, M. A. A. Qasem, M. A. Aziz, “Preparation of Hierarchical Porous Activated Carbon from Banana Leaves for High-performance Supercapacitor: Effect of Type of Electrolytes on Performance”, Chemistry-An Asian Journal, 25 November 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202001342

39) M. I. U. Hoque, A.-N Chowdhury, M. T. Islam, S. H. Firoz, U. Luba, A. Alowasheeir, M. M. Rahman, A. U. Rehman, S. H. A. Ahmad, R. Holze, M. S. A. Hossain, S. Rahman, S. W. Donne, Y. V. Kaneti, "Fabrication of Highly and Poorly Oxidized Silver Oxide/Silver/Tin(IV) Oxide Nanocomposites and Their Comparative Anti-pathogenic Properties Towards Hazardous Food Pathogens", Journal of Hazardous Materials, 408 (2021) 124896.

40) M. B. Yeamin, M. M. Islam, A.-N Chowdhury, M. R. Awual, “Effificient Encapsulation of Toxic Dyes from Wastewater Using Several Biodegradable Natural Polymers and Their Composites”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 291 (2021) 125920.

41)Shakil, M. N. Shaikh, S. S. Shah, A. H. Reaz, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury, and M. A. Aziz, "Development of a Novel Bio-based Redox Electrolyte using Pivalic Acid and Ascorbic Acid for the Activated Carbon-based Supercapacitor Fabrication", Asian J. Org. Chem.,https://doi.org/10.1002/ajoc.202100314, (2021).

42) A.-N. Chowdhury et al., "Sustainable Energy Storage System for High-performance Supercapacitor Electrode Materials by Fabricating of Self-doped Activated Carbons from Car Exhaust", J Electrochemical Society, submitted 01 June, 2021.

43) A.-N. Chowdhury et al., "Platinum Nanoparticle Coated Jute Carbon Material for Electrode Preparation and Application in Enzymeless Detection of Environmental Nitrite Pollutant", J. Physics & Chemistry of Solids (Elsevier), submitted 02 June, 2021.

(c) Conferences (National and international conferences and seminars) :

i) Proceedings :

1) M. M. Huque, A.-N. Chowdhury, A. Yousuf and M. M. Rahman, “Physicochemical Studies of Organic Polymer Based Composites”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Chemistry and Thirty Sixth Annual Convention of Chemists, Indian Chemical Society, Calcutta, India, December 11-16, 1999, p. B2.

2) M. A. Yousuf and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Preparation and Adsorption Characteristics of Organic Polymer-Silica Nanomatrics”,Proceedings TechTransfer 2000: North America, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ, USA, April 28-30, 2000, p. 45.

3) M. A. Yousuf, J. M. A. Rahman and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Synthesis and Characterization of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials”, Proceedings TechTransfer 2000: North America, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ, USA, April 28-30, 2000, p.46.

4)     A.-N. Chowdhury and M. S. Islam, “Electrochemical Nickel Loading onto Noble Metal and Polymeric Semiconductor Substrates”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structure, Processing & Properties of Materials (SPPM 2004), Dhaka, February 25-27, 2004, p.277.

5)       A.-N. Chowdhury, S. Ferdousi, M. M. Islam, T. Okajima and T. Ohsaka, “Design of Electronically Conducting Polyaniline/nano-Gold Sensor and It’s Application to Arsenic Detection”, Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Innovations in Advanced Materials for Electronics and Optics (ISIAMEO-1-La Rochelle 2006), La Rochelle, France, June 14-17, 2006.

6) S. A. Monim, M. B. R. Bhuiyan, M. A. Subhan, A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Islam and M. A. Hoque, “Elimination of As (III) from Aqueous Solution using Multi-component Oxide (Al0.88Fe0.67Zn0.28O3)”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structure, Processing & Properties of Materials (SPPM 2010), BUET, Dhaka, February 24-26, 2010.

ii) Presentations:

1) A.-N. Chowdhury, Y. Harima, Y. Kunugi and K. Yamashita, “A Study of p- and n-Type Semiconducting Properties of Conductive Polymers”, 95 Asian Conference on Eectrochemistry,May 28-31, Suita, Osaka Japan, 1995, p-90.

2)      A.-N. Chowdhury and R. A. Khan, “Characterization of Electrochemically Synthsized Poly (Aniline) in Its Neutral and Doped States”, 29th Bangladesh Science Conference, BUET, Dhaka, 1998, p-24.

3)      J. M. A. Rahman, A.-N. Chowdhury and M. M. Huque, “Studies on Chemically and Electrochemically Synthesized Conducting Polymer/Silica Composites, 7th West Bengal State Science and Technological Congress, Jadavpur University, Calcutta - 700 032, India, February 28-March 01, 2000 p. CHE-5.

4) M. A. Yousuf, A.-N. Chowdhury and M. M. Huque, “Physico-Chemical Study of Organic Polymer - Inorganic Oxide Composites by Inverse Gas Chromatography, 7th West Bengal State Science and Technological Congress, Jadavpur University, Calcutta-700 032, India, February 28 - March 01, 2000, p.CHE-6.

5) M. Atobe, Y. Suda, A.-N. Chowdhury and T. Nonaka, “Electrooxidative Polymerization of Aromatic Compounds under Centrifugal Field”, 197th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society, Toronto, Canada, May 14-18, 2000.

6) M. Atobe, A.-N. Chowdhury and T. Nonaka, “Electroorganic Reactions in Centrifugal Field, Part-4: Effect of Centrifugal Field on Electrooxidative Polymerization”, 24th Symposium on Electroorganic Chemistry, June 22-23, Saitama, Japan, 2000.

7) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Atobe and T. Nonaka, “Electroorganic Reactions in Centrifugal Field (5): Electrooxidative Polymerization of Pyrrole”, 2000 Autumn Conference, Electrochemical Society of Japan, Sept. 12-13, Chiba, Japan, 2000.

8) A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Atobe and T. Nonaka, “Synthesis of Organic Conducting Polymer Colloids Under Sonication”, 2000 International Symposium on Organic Reactions, Oct. 26-28, Tokyo, Japan, 2000.

9) R. A. Khan and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Influence of Ambient Atmosphere and Heat on the Structural and Electrical Properties of Poly (aniline)”, 23th Annul Conference, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Jan. 26-28, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.

10) R. A. Khan and A.-N Chowdhury, “Synthesis and Characterization of Conducting Polymers”, 23rd Annul Conference, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Jan. 26-28, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.

11) A. J. Mahmood, M. M. Islam, M. A. Hasnat and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Use of Methylene Blue for Developing Photo-Electrochemical Cells”, 23rd Annul Conference, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Jan. 26-28, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.

12)    A. J. Mahmood, M. M. Islam and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Dye Sensitized Photo-electrochemcial Solar Cells Based on ITO/Methylene Blue Electrode”, Symposium on Solar Energy Research, Bangladesh Solar Energy Association, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 20, 2001.

13)    M. Atobe, A.-N. Chowdhury and T. Nonaka, ”Preparation of Polyaniline Colloids Under Ultrasonic Irradiation”, 34th Autumn Meeting, Society of Chemical Engineers of Japan, Sept. 28-30, Hokkaido University, Japan, 2001.

14) A.-N. Chowdhury and M. A. Yousuf, “Polymeric Materials : A New Class of adsorbent for Surface Processes”, Second International Symposium on Polymer Surface Characterization, November 11-13, 2002, Orlando, Florida, USA.

15) A.-N. Chowdhury, S. R. Jesmeen and M. M. Hossain, “Removal of Organic Dyes by Conducting Polymeric Adsorbent”, “2nd International Conference in Chemistry and Its Application” University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar, December 6-9, 2003.

16) A.-N. Chowdhury and Mosharrefa Akter, “Electroactive Polymer Film Electrodes Having Hybrid Structure”, International Conference on Chemistry and Industry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 27 – December 01, 2004.

17) A.-N. Chowdhury and Md Saiful Islam, “Dispersion of Nickel and Silica into Polyaniline Matrix”, 40th IUPAC Congress 2005, Beijing, China, August 14-19, 2005.

18) A.-N. Chowdhury, S. Ferdousi, M. M. Islam, T. Okajima and T. Ohsaka, “Design of Electronically Conducting Polyaniline/nano-Gold Sensor and It’s Application to Arsenic Detection”, 1st International Symposium on Innovations in Advanced Materials for Optics and Electronics (ISIAMOE-1-La Rochelle 2006), La Rochelle, France, June 14-17, 2006.

19) A.-N. Chowdhury, Md Shafiul Azam and Samira Saimoma, “NanoTech Today - Decolorization of Water by Mn3O4 Nanoparticles”, The 2nd ISSESCO International Workshop and Conference on Nanotechnology(IWCN 2010), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 25-27, 2010.

20) S. A. Monim, M. A. Subhan, M. B. R. Bhuiyan, A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Islam and M. A. Hoque, “Synthesis and Characterization of Fe-Zn Mixed Oxide Adsorbent for Removal of As (III) from Water”, The 3rd International Conference on Structure, Processing & Properties of Materials (SPPM 2010), BUET, Dhaka, February 24-26, 2010.

21) A.-N. Chowdhury, A. Rahim and M. M. Hossain, “Mixed Oxide Surface for the Removal of PR Dye from Water”, 1Chemeca 2010, Adelaide, Australia, September 26-29, 2010 (Submitted).

22) S M Aktaruzzan, M E Hossain, S H Firoz and A.-N Chowdhury, “Electrochemical approach for water treatment” 34^th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society,19-20 December Dhaka, Bangladesh 2011.

23) S Saimoma, Danisa Tabausum, S H Firoz, A.-N Chowdhury, “ Preparation of nano-mixed oxide and its surface behavior” 34^th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society,19-20 December 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

24) A.-N. Chowdhury, “― Gold-over-Gold Nanostructured Electrode Ensemble ― Could be a Promising Architecture in Designing Electroanalytical Tool,”, Application of Nanotechnology in Industry: Opportunity of Integration Among IDB Member States, Cairo, Egypt, January 29-31, 2012.

25) A.-N. Chowdhury and T. Ohsaka "Fabrication of Nanoelectrode Ensemble and It’s Application in Detecting Environmental Toxics in Water", The International Conference on Materials Science and its Applications, Taif, Saudi Arabia, February 13-15, 2012.

26) A.-N. Chowdhury, Z. T. Pulam and T. Ohsaka, “Gold Nanoelectrode Ensemble – A Promising Arsenic (As) Sensor”, The 3rd ISSESCO International Workshop and Conference on Nanotechnology (IWCN 2012), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 5-7, 2012.

27) A.-N. Chowdhury, “Fabrication of Au (111) Enriched Nanoelectrode Ensemble and it’s Application in Detecting Environmental Toxics in Water”, First National Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 05, 2013.

28) M. I. Hoque, A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Islam, M. S. Azam, and D. A. Chowdhury, “Development of Nanostructured Tin (IV)-iron (III) Binary oxide as a Noble Adsorbent for the Removal of Arsenic (V) from Drinking water, International Conference on Materials Chemistry, ICMC-2014, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, December 6-8, 2014.

29) A.-N. Chowdhury, “Chemical Use in Agriculture Towards Meeting the Food Security of Bangladesh”, American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco, USA, August 12, 2014.

30) M. I. Hoque, S. H. Firoz, R. Holze, R. Saidur, D. K.Saha, M. M. Islam, A.-N. Chowdhury, “Preparation, Characterization and Determination of Physico-Chemical Properties Tin Oxide Nanofluids”, 16 Asian Chemical Conference (16ACC), Dhaka, Bangladesh March 16-19, 2015.

31) M. M. Haque and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Development of Green Technologies- Chemistry as a Potential Means”, 7^th International Seminar on Green Technology and Society, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 30, 2016.

32) A.-N. Chowdhury, “ Nanotechnology in the Era of 4IR”. International Conference on Science and Technology for Celebrating the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu (ICSTB-2021), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11-13 March, 2021.

Thesis and Dissertation :

A.-N. Chowdhury, “Adsorption Characteristics of Methane on Cr(III) Oxide-Ni(II) Oxide Surface”, M. Sc. Thesis, Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1988.
A.-N. Chowdhury, “A Theoretical Study of the Electrocatalytic Phenomena in Fuel Cells”, M. Phil. Thesis, Department of Chemistry, BUET, Bangladesh, 1992.
A.-N. Chowdhury, “Characterization of Electrochemically Synthesized Conductive Polymers and Their Application to Electronic Devices”, Ph.D. Thesis, Hiroshima University, Japan, 1996.

PERSONAL

Date and Place of Birth :

February 18, 1961

Comilla, Bangladesh

Few Memories

With my host researcher Professor Nonaka (Emeritus Professor of Tokyo Institute of Technology and Vice-Chancellor of Tsuruoka National College of Technology, Japan).		With few foreign delegates at Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2004.
Speaking on the occasion of 'Bangladesh Victory Day' at Hiroshima, Japan.		Professor Harada (Vice-Chancellor of Hiroshima University, Japan) with us.
Famous 'Flower Festival' at Hiroshima, Japan.		My daughters-participating in a cultural event.
With Professor A.M.M. Safiullah (Vice-Chancellor of BUET) at an occasion of 'Badhan'- a blood donor student club at BUET.		With Professor Aizawa (Vice-chancellor of Tokyo Institute of Technology) at an International Exchange Party, Tokyo, Japan.
My Family