Dr. Al-Nakib Chowdhury

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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:

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

 

Professional Work at National and International Level:

     a) Activities related to Academic and Research Program:

  1. Worked as Member, Nanotech Expert panel of ISESCO, Morocco, since 2012.
  2. 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.
  3. Worked as Expert Member for reviewing the Industrial Biotechnology Policy of the Ministry of Industries, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2013.
  4. 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.
  5. Worked as Member in the Fine Chemicals Division of Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.
  6. 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]. 
  7. 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.
  8. Worked as Expert Member for the Selection Committee (Supernumerary Professor, Professor & Associate Professor) of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Bangladesh.  
  9. Worked as Expert Member for the Selection Committee (Assistant Professor & Lecturer) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh.  
  10. 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.
  11. Worked as External Member of the Committee of Post Graduate Courses and Studies (CPGCS), Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh, 2001.
  12. Worked as Expert Member for the PhD committees of Pune University, India.
  13. Session Chair of the international conferences: The 3rd ISESCO International Workshop and Conference on Nanotechnology (IWCN 2012), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 5-7, 2012.
  14. Session Chair of the international conferences: Application of Nanotechnology in Industry: Opportunity of Integration Among IDB Member States, Cairo, Egypt, January 29-31, 2012.
  15. Worked as Secretary General of the16th Asian Chemical Congress (16ACC), Dhaka, 2015.
  16. Member, Editorial Board, BCBSNA Newsletter, USA, (1999-2000).  
  17. Worked as Organizing Joint-Secretary of Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2004 (International Conference), Dhaka, 9-11 December, 2004.
  18. Worked asOrganizing Joint-Secretary of Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2006 (International Conference), Dhaka, 7-10 December, 2006.
  19. 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.  
  20. Worked as Reviewer for the International Journals: Results in Physics (Elsevier Science), Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (Elsevier Science), Chemistry Select (Wiley.vch). 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).
  21. Local Journals: J. Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, J. Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka University Journal of Science, Jahangir Nagar University Journal of Sciences.
  22. 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).
  23. Worked as Chief Editor, "News Bulletin” publishes by Bangladesh Chemical Society, 2013-14.
  24. Worked as Expert Member, Selection Committee  (Professor & Associate Professor) of Chittagong University, Bangladesh. (2016 - to date).
  25. Worked as Expert Member, for the Selection Committee (Professor & Associate Professor) of Shajalal Univ. of Sci. & Tech. (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. (2018 - to date).  
  26. 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:

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

 

Administrative and Social Activities:

  1. Vice-Chancellor, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 – 01.01.2018.
  2. Head (Chairman), Department of Chemistry, BUET, September 26, 2009 – September 25, 2011 & July 17, 2022 – August 06, 2024.
  3. Deputy Director, Directorate of Student Welfare, BUET, October 02, 2004 – May 14, 2007.
  4. Provost, Ahsan Ullah Hall, January 11, 2021 - to date.
  5. Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 –30.09.2014.
  6. Dean, Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 – 31.12.2017.
  7. Director, Institute of Modern Language, Pabna University of Science & Technology, January 02, 2014 – 31.08.2015.
  8. Assistant Provost, Shahid Smrity Hall, October 19, 1997 - August 31, 1999.  
  9. Assistant Provost, Ahsan Ullah Hall, July 04, 2001 - July 31, 2004.  
  10. Acting Provost, Ahsan Ullah Hall, several times during July 04, 2001 - July 31, 2004.  
  11. Polling officer several times in the central and Hall students’ union election of BUET.  
  12. Member, Organizing Sub-Committee, 8th Convocation of BUET, 2005.  
  13. Convener, Organizing Sub-Committee of several Annul Sports of BUET.
  14. Member, different Selection Committees for recruitment of faculty and staff, BUET
  15. Chairman, different Examination Committee of BUET
  16. Member, different Admission Examination Committee of BUET
  17. Member, different Tender Committee of BUET.
  18. Member, Committee for the Advisory and Scientific Research (CASR), BUET, 2006-08.
  19. Member, Committee for Financial Grant for the faculty joining conference in abroad, BUET.
  20. Member, different Investigation Committee of BUET.
  21. Member, Governing Body, BUET School & College, 2012-14.
  22. General Secretary, BUET Teachers Association, 2003.  
  23. General Secretary, Bangladesh Chemical Society, 2013-14.  
  24. Secretary General Elect of the Executive Committee of the Federation of Asian Chemical Society (FACS), 2013-15.
  25. Vice-President, Executive Committee 2011-2013, Bangladesh JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Alumni Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh.  
  26. Vice-President, Executive Committee 2013-2015, Bangladesh JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Alumni Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  27. Member, Advisory Council of JUAAB, (Japan Universities Alumni Association), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2013-15.
  28. Joint Secretary, Executive Committee 2003-2004, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.  
  29. Moderator (Chief Advisor), Badhan-BUET zone (a blood donor organization), 2006-2010.  
  30. President, BUET Chemistry Alumni Association (CAAB), 2019 - to date
  31. President, Bangladesh STEM Foundation, January 2021 - to date
  32. President, Bangladesh Nano Society, January 2021- to date
  33. 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, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, UK, USA, Canada.  

 

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).
  • Religious Honor: Performed Holy Hajj in 2014 as a Royal Guest of His Excellences King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSU).
  • 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.
  • European Union funded Erasmus and International Credit Mobility Program as Visiting Academic Staff, University of Limerick, Ireland, May 27 – June 09, 2022.

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 Graduate Research Works:

 

Level /
Student Details

Thesis Title

Year of completion

Ph. D.
1) Md. Shamim Alam
Student ID: 1018034001

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Textile Engg., Southeast University, Dhaka

“Jute Stick Derived Activated Carbon and Its Polyaniline Composite Electrodes for Capacitive Water Treatment”


2024

Ph. D.

2) Mithun Rani Nath

Student ID: 0422034002

Assistant Professor,

Dept. of Appl Chem & Chemical Engineering,

Noakhali Science & Technology University, Bangladesh

“Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposite Membrane for Efficient Water Purification”

On going

2024

M. Phil.
3) Dr. Ruhul Amin Khan
Chief Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka

“Influence of Doping Level on the Structure and Electrical Properties of Conducting Polymer”

1999

M.Phil.
4) Dr. Md Abu Yousuf
Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Khulna Univ. of Engg. & Technol, Bangladesh

“Preparation of Organic Polymer-Silica Nanocomposites and Study of Their Adsorption Characteristic”

1999

M. Phil.  
5) Mr. J. M. Arifur Rahman
Assistant Professor, Residential Model College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

“Preparation and Solid-State Characterization of Conducting Polymer Colloids”

1999

M. Phil.
6) Ms. Syeda Razina Jesmeen
Assistant Professor, Ideal College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

“Polymeric Adsorbent for the Removal of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants from Aqueous Solution”

2003

M. Phil.
7) 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.
8) Mr. Md Saiful Islam
Associate Professor, Army Sci & Engg University, Natore

“Preparation and Characterization of Nickel Dispersed Polyaniline Matrix”

2005

M. Phil.
9) Ms. Farhana Sultana Saleh
Ex-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.
10) Mr. Dewan Sadequl Islam
Ex-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.
11) Ms. Hoore Jannat
Deputy Secretary, BCS Admin Cadre, Govt. of Bangladesh

“Modification of Polyaniline Surface by Electrochemical Means and Study of Adsorption on the Modified Surface”

2008

M. Phil.
12) Mr. Abdur Rahim
Associate Professor (BCS Edu. cadre), Home Economics College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

“Dispersion of Mixed Metal Oxide into Polymer Matrix”

2008

M. Phil. 
13) Mr. Md. Safiul Azam
Ex-Assistant Professor, Bangladesh Univ. of Engg. & Technol (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

“Synthesis of MnO2 Nano Particles and its dispersion onto Polyaniline Matrix”

2008

M. Phil.
14) Mr. Md. Yusuf Jamal Ferdosi
Ex-Lecturer, American Int. University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

“Preparation of Mixed Oxide Surface and Its Characteristics Toward Adsorption of Textile Dyes”

2009

M. Phil.
15) Mr. Syed Abdul Monim
Manager, Biotech Plant, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Savar, Dhaka.

“Synthesis and Characterization of Multi-Component (Fe-Ni-Si) Oxide Surface and Its Application in Removing Organic Dyes from Water”

2011

M. Phil.
16) Ms. Danisa Tabassum
Ex-Lecturer, Chemistry Dept, BUET

“Preparation and Characterization of Nanoparticle Assisted Conductive Polyaniline”

2011

M. Phil.
17) Mr. Akteruzzaman
Principal Officer, Islami Bank, Dhaka

“Treatment of Waste Water by Electrochemical Means”

2011

M. Phil.
18) Ms. Samira Saimoma
Assistant Professor, Ahsanullah University, Dhaka

“Preparation of Fe-Si Mixed Oxide Surface and Its Application in the Removal of Toxics from Water”

2011

M. Phil.
19) Mr. Md. Bin Yeamin
Pursuing 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.
20) Maria Rahman

Lecturer, Jagannath University, Dhaka

“Preparation of Sulfur Nanoparticles and Their Dispersion onto Soft Matrices Suitable for Drug Delivery“

2015

M. Phil.
21) Md. Aminul Islam

Assistant Professor, Ahsanullah Sci & Tech University, Dhaka

“Preparation of Mixed Manganese Oxide Nano-Matrix and Studies on Its Oxidative and Pathogenic Activities”

2015

M. Phil.
22) Md. Ikram Ul Hoque

Assistant Professor, DUET, Dhaka

“Preparation of nano-Tin Oxide Particle and Its Fluid Forms - Investigation on Their Physico-Chemical Properties”

2015

M. Phil.
23) Mahamuda Sultana

Graduate Student, Biosystems Engineering Department, University of Manitoba, Canada

“Dispersion of nano- Matrices into Cellulose Network “

2016

M. Phil. 
24) Md. Moniruzzaman
Environmental Officer, Consumer Knitex Ltd, Dhaka.

Fabrication of Bio-Derived Activated Carbon Modified Graphite Electrode and Its Performance as Supercapacitor

2022

M. Phil.

25) Khondaker Afrina Hoque

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Comilla University, Cumilla.

“Photocatalytic Dye Degradation and Antimicrobial Activity of CuO/ZnO/Co₃O₄ Nanocomposites Synthesized via Green Chemistry” 

On going

2024

M.Phil.

26) Sabbir Howlader

Lecturer (Chemistry), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Information Technology and Sciences, Bangladesh

“Nitrogen and Phosphorus doped rGO supported MoS2 Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting”

On going

2024

M. Sc. 
27) Md. Rabiul Hasan
Chemist, BCIC, Dhaka

“Enzymeless Electrochemical Detection of Hazardous Nitrite by Platinum Nanoparticle-Jute Carbon Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode”

2021

M. Sc.
28) Mst. Sathi Khatun
Student ID: 1018032706

“Fabrication of Cellulose Capped MnxOy-Ag Nanocomposite and Investigation of Its Oxidative and Antibacterial Efficacy in Water Environment”

2021

M. Sc.
29) Keya Chowdhury
Student ID: 1018032719

“Fabrication of Capped Ni-SiO2 Nano-Catalyst and Study of Its Catalytic Efficacy Towards Organic Reduction Process”

2022

M. Sc.
30) Anila Anwar
Student ID:1018032716

“Facile Development of Carbon Based Functional Adsorbent from Coconut Husk for the Removal of Organic Dyes from Water”

2022

M. Sc.
31) Anwarul Azim Akib
Student ID: 0419032706

“Preparation of PLA-PEG Diblock Copolymer Based Micelle as Nanocarrier for Anti-obesity Drug Delivery System”

2022

M. Sc. 
32) Ragib Shakil
Student ID: 0419032704

“Diluted Halide Based Ionic Liquids for Widen Potential Window to Enhance the EDL-Based Supercapacitor Performance”

2022

M. Sc.

33) Anas Mahmud

Research Fellow, EPRC Project, BUET

“Preparation of Manganese Vanadate Cathode Material for Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc Ion Battery”

2023

M. Sc.
34) Md. Torab Hossain

Student ID: 0419032705

“Fabrication of Conducting Polyaniline Embedded Activated Carbon Electrode for Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance”

2023

M. Sc.

35) Nazifa Tabassum Ananna

Student ID: 0421032710

“Fabrication of SnO2/MnO2 Catalyst for Electrochemical Capture of CO2 into Valued Chemical”

2024

M. Sc.

36) Roy Sudipto Prattaya

Student ID: 0421032710

“Fabrication and Characterization of ITO/ZnO/Cu2O nanostructured p-n Heterojunction for Photovoltaic Solar Cell”

2024

M. Sc.

37) Arafat Mahamud

Student ID: 0421032719

“Fabrication of Zeolite/Ni/g-C3N4 Nanocomposites for Applications in Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants”

On going

2024

M. Sc.

38) Rad Mosharrof Mim

Student ID: 0422032015

“Fabrication of Co3O4/P-rGO Electrocatalyst and Its Reduction Capacity of Greenhouse CO2 Gas into Value-added Chemical Feed Stocks”

2024

M. Sc.

39) Md. Tanzirul Islam Tanaz

Student ID: 0422032012

"Fabrication of C-dot Coated Ag/Co3O4 Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Generation from Water"

2024

M. Sc.

40) Sangjukta Yesmin

Student ID: 0422032013

“Fabrication of Co-doped PbS Nanoparticles Sensitized Solar Cell”

2024

M. Sc. 

41) Yeasmin Farhana Ima

Student ID: 0422032001

Preparation of Anode Material for Sodium Ion Battery from Cotton Based Material

On Going

2024


 

Externally Funded Research Projects:        

  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. “Development of a polymeric nano-carrier for anti-obesity drug delivery system” (PS20191074), Ministry of Education, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2019-22.
  4. “Preparation of green adhesives utilizing supramolecular dynamic bonds of polymers” (Phy’s-540), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2019-20.
  5. "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.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. “Capacitive Desalination of Sea Water: A New Generation Technique to Stimulate Blue Economy of Bangladesh”, BENBEIS, Ministry of Education, Govt. of Bangladesh, 2022-25, preliminarily selected for funding. (Principal Investigator)
  9. “Designing Mechanically Strong and Self-Healing Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Effective Heavy Metal Ions Removal and Supercapacitor Applications”,Capacity Utilization Programme under Special Allocation for Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. SRG-236630, 2023- 2024. (Co-Principal Investigator).
  10. “Synthesis and Application of Novel Nanomaterials for Enhancement of Salinity Tolerance in Rice”, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences-United States Department of Agriculture (BAS-USDA) Endowment Program for Applied Research in Natural Sciences Focused on Food Security, Dept. of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur. Grant No- BAS-USDA Program /2024/44 (51), Preliminary selected [grant money Tk.1 crore, (approx, $ 85,000)], 2024. (Collaborator)
  11. Local Journals

Research Publications :

a) Books & Chapters:

  1. A.-N. Chowdhury (Editor-in-Chief), J. Shapter, and   A. B. Imran.“Innovations in Nanomaterials” ISBN: 978-1-63483-572-5Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA. October 2015.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, M. H. Rumon, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury, R. Das, "Polymeric Membranes for O2/N2 Separation (Invited contribution) in Polymeric Membranes for Water Purification and Gas Separation, Materials Research Foundations, Materials Research Forum LLC, Millersville PA, USA, Vol. 113, pp. 171-202, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644901632-6
  5. 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 (Invited contribution)'' in Surface Modified Nanomaterials for Applications in Catalysis, Elsevier, USA, pp. 103-130, 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823386-3.00010-6.
  6. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, M. R. Hasan, M. M. H. Rumon, R. Das, and A.-N. Chowdhury* “Electrospun Nanofibers for Membrane-based Water Filtration (Invited contribution)” in Electrospun Nanofibrous Technology for Clean Water Production, Springer, pp. 153-179, 2023.
  7. M. R. Nath, A. B. Imran, A.-N. Chowdhury*, and M. A. Bin H. Susan, “Polymer-based Membranes for Separation and Recovery of Precious Metals”, in Prof Elvis Fosso-Kankeu (Ed), Biological and membrane-based technologies for sustainability of minerals recovery processes, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) (manuscript under preparation), 2024.
  8. S. U. Zaman, M. K. Hossain, A. Mahmud, A. B. Imran, A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Preparation Strategies and Energy Storage Applications of 2D Conjugated COFs (Conjugated covalent organic framework)”, in Dr. Ashish Kumar Singh and Dr. Manjeet Singh (Eds), Advanced Nanomaterials for Solution-Processed Flexible Optoelectronic Devices: Processing to Applications, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.  (manuscript under review), 2024.
  9. M. R. A. Foisal, A. B. Imran, A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Eco-Friendly Biomass-Based Carbon Dots, Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Their Derivatives for Enhanced Oil Recovery: A New Horizon for Petroleum Industry”, in Special Collection: Production of Biomass-derived Carbon and their Smart Applications, Md. Abdul Aziz, Dr. M. Nasiruzzaman Shaikh, Dr. Md. Mominul Islam (Eds), Chemistry – An Asian Journal, (manuscript under review), 2024.
  10. A. Mahmud, R. M. Mim, A. B. Imran, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Nanotechnology for Carbon Capture and Climate Change Mitigation in Nano-Ecosystems”, in Murugan, Aswetha Iyer, and Dharmendra K. Gupta (Eds), Nano-Ecosystems: Engineering Nature at the Nanoscale, World Scientific Publisher, Singapore. (manuscript under review), 2024.

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 (Al0.88Fe0.67Zn0.28O3) 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 MaterialsJournal 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, January 2020, 7(4), 1150-1159 (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, 16(4) 2021, 296-308 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, 2021, 408,124896.
  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, 2021, 291, 125920.
  41. R. 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 Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1002/ajoc.2021003144.
  42. A.H. Reaz, H.R. Barai, S. Saha, K. Chowdhury, M.N. Mojumder, S.H. Firoz, A.-N. Chowdhury, S.W. Joo, C.K. Roy, “Self-Doped Activated Carbons from Car Exhaust as High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Materials for Sustainable Energy Storage System”, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2021, 168 (8), 080535 (IOP Science).
  43. M. R. Hasan, A.-N. Chowdhury*, C. K. Roy, A. J. S. Ahammad*, T. Islam, M. M. Hasan, M. A. Aziz, “Evaluating the Electrochemical Detection of Nitrite Using a Platinum Nanoparticle Coated Jute Carbon Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode and Voltametric Analysis”, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2022, 165, 110659. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1egIK55XRLMNj.
  44. A. A. Akib, R. Shakil, M. M. H. Rumon, C. K. Roy, E. H. Chowdhury and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Natural and Synthetic Micelles for Delivery of Small Molecule Drugs, Imaging Agents and Nucleic Acids”,Current Pharmaceutical Design, January 2022, 28 (17), 1389-1405. DOI: 10.2174/1381612828666220506135301
  45. A. Kumer, U. Chakma, M. M. Alam, M. S. Islam, N. Z. Khandaker, T. Hossain, P. Chakma, A.-N. Chowdhury*; Structural, Electronic, Optical Properties and Adsorption Energy of BiVS4 Photocatalyst Used in Wastewater Treatment and Comparison with a Standard Photocatalyst BiVO4 Computationally; ECS Transactions, 2022, 107 (1), 12109-12119, DOI: 10.1149/10701.12109ecst
  46. K. A. Hoque, A. Kumer, A.-N. Chowdhury*; Facile Synthesis of Computationally Designed MgAl2O4/CeO2/Cu2O and MgAl2O4/CeO2/Ag2O Smart Heterojunction Photocatalysts for Aqueous Organic Pollutants Degradation; ECS transactions, 2022, 107 (1) 13785-13796, DOI: 10.1149/10701.13785ecst
  47. Mst. S. Khatun, A. Kumer, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury*; Fabrication of Cellulose Capped MnxOy−Ag Nanocomposites and Investigation of Its Oxidative and Antibacterial Efficacy in Water Environment, ECS transactions, 2022, 107 (1) 15817-15824, DOI: 10.1149/10701.15817ecst
  48. M. A. Mahmud, A. Kumer, U. Chakma, D. Howlader, K. A. Hoque, A.-N. Chowdhury*; Fabrication of Computationally Designed Cathode and Separator Materials for a High Performance Na-ion Battery; ECS transactions, 2022, 107 (1), 15681-15692, DOI:10.1149/10701.15681ecst
  49. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, A. H. Reaz, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Designing High-Performance Symmetric Supercapacitors from Waste Jute and Bio-electrolyte”, ECS transactions, 107 (1), 14511-14518, https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.14511ecst
  50. M. Moniruzzaman, A. A. Akib, R. Shakil, M. S. Khatun, C. K. Roy, A.-N Chowdhury*, “Influence of Binder in the Fabrication of AC-based High-Performance Electrochemical SupercapacitorECS transactions, 2022, 107 (1), 18357-18365, https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.18357ecst
  51.  A. A. Akib, M. M. H. Rumon, M. Moniruzzaman, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “PLA-PEG Diblock Copolymer Micelle as Nanocarrier for Anti-Obesity Drug Delivery System; ECS transactions, 2022, 107 (1), 19031-19039, https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.19031ecst
  52. A.-N. Chowdhury*, K. Chowdhury, A. H. Reaz, C. K. Roy; "Fabrication of a Highly Active Ni-SiO2 Nanocatalyst and Study of Its Catalytic Efficacy Toward the Reduction of Nitroaromatics" ECS transactions, 2022, 107 (1), 16035-16040, https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.16035ecst
  53. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, H. Roy, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Combination of Sodium Acetate Electrolyte and Porous Carbon Electrode for Bioinspired High-Performing Supercapacitor”, Accepted, Surface and Interface Analysis (Wiley), April, 2022.
  54. A. H. Reaz, H. R. Barai, S. Saha, N. Roy, M. Roy, S. H. Firoz, A.-N. Chowdhury, S. W. Joo and C. K. Roy, “Pyrolytic Activation of Car Exhaust Carbon for High-performance Supercapacitor Applications”, Submitted (manuscript ID: TC-ART-04-2022-001753), Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Royal Society of Chemistry, 28 April, 2022.
  55. M. S. Rahman, A.-N. Chowdhury, M. Rahman, M. M. Islam, “Drug Delivery: Bactericidal Effect of Manganese Oxide-Loaded Carbon Nanotubes Enhances Drug Efficiency“, Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, 2022, 5, 137-147. DOI: 10.26502/jbb.2642-280053
  56. M. A. Islam, M. K. Nazal, M. J. Angove, D. W. Morton, K. A. Hoque, A. H. Reaz, M. T. Islam, S. M. A. Karim, A.-N. Chowdhury, “Emerging Iron-based Mesoporous Materials for Adsorptive Removal of Pollutants: Mechanism, Optimization, Challenges, and Future Perspective”, Chemosphere, 2024, 349, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140846
  57. M. R. Nath, A.-N. Chowdhury*, K. Pal, A. B. Imran, “Innovations in Nanomaterial-Embedded Polymer Membranes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: A comprehensive review”, Nano Express, IOP Sciences, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1088/2632-959X/ad3e1b
  58. K. A. Hoque, S. A. Sathi, F. Akter, T. Akter, T. Ahmed, W. Ullah, K. Arafin, M. S. Rahaman, H. M. Shahadat, A. B. Imran, A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Recent Advances on Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction Using CeO2-based Photocatalysts: A Review”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.113487
  59. A. Rahman, C. K. Roy, A. H. Reaz, R. A. Foisal, A.-N. Chowdhury, and Abu Bin Imran, “Modification of Double Network Hydrogel with Self Assemble Metal Nanoparticles for Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance” (manuscript under preparation), 2024.
  60. M. S. Alam, A. B. Imran, C. K. Roy, M. S. Azam, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Jute Stick Derived Activated Carbon Electrodes for Capacitive Desalination and Deionization of Heavy Metals” (manuscript under review), 2024.
  61. M. S. Alam, K. Chowdhury, K. A. Hoque, C. K. Roy, M. S. Azam, A. B. Imran, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Shape Effect of Polyaniline Nanostructures on the Electrode Efficiency in Capacitive Desalination of Water” (manuscript under review), 2024.
  62. M. S. Alam, A. B. Imran, R. M. Mim, C. K. Roy, M. S. Azam, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Jute Stick Derived Activated Carbon and Its Polyaniline Composite Electrodes for Capacitive Water Treatment” (manuscript under preparation), 2024.
  63. R. M. Mim, M. S. Azam, A. B. Imran, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Fabrication of Co3O4/p-rGO Electrocatalyst and Its Reduction Capacity of Greenhouse CO2 Gas into Value-added Chemical Feed Stocks” (manuscript under preparation), 2024.
  64. A. Anwar, M. M. H. Rumon, M. N. Islam, T. Alam, C.K. Roy, M. S. Azam, A. B. Imran, A-.N. Chowdhury*, “Preparation of Carbon Adsorbent from Coconut Husk for the Removal of Organic Dyes from Water”, (manuscript under preparation), 2024.
  65. R. S. Prattaya, C.K. Roy, S. Azam, A. B. Imran, A.-N. Chowdhury*, "Nanostructured ITO/ZnO/Cu₂O p-n Heterojunctions: Implications for Next-Generation Photovoltaics".

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

  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”, 95Asian Conference on Eectrochemistry, May 28-31, Suita, Osaka Japan, 1995, p-90.
  2. A.-N. Chowdhury and R. A. Khan, “Characterization of Electrochemically Synthesized 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”, 2000International 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 Annual Conference, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Jan. 26-28, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.
  11. J. Mahmood, M. M. Islam, M. A. Hasnat and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Use of Methylene Blue for Developing Photo-Electrochemical Cells”, 23rd Annual Conference, Bangladesh Chemical Society, Jan. 26-28, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001.
  12. 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 Its 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”, Chemeca 2010, Adelaide, Australia, September 26-29, 2010.
  22. S M Aktaruzzan, M E Hossain, S H Firoz and A.-N Chowdhury, “Electrochemical approach for water treatment” 34th 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” 34th 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 Its 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. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. M. M. Haque and A.-N. Chowdhury, “Development of Green Technologies- Chemistry as a Potential Means”, 7th International Seminar on Green Technology and Society,University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 30, 2016.
  31. M.R. Hasan, A.-N. Chowdhury*, C. K. Roy, A. J. S. Ahammad, M.A. Aziz, M. S. H. Firoz, ‘’Fabrication of electrochemical nitrite sensor using platinum coated jute carbon’’, International Conference on Recent Advance Chemistry (ICRAC 2020), Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7-8 February 2020, p.125.
  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.
  33. A.-N. Chowdhury, “Shaping National Science and Technology for 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR)”, 13th International Seminar of Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association (BJSPSAA),Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 19 March 2022.
  34. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, A. H. Reaz, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Designing High-Performance Symmetric Supercapacitors from Waste Jute and Bio-electrolyte”, International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1)”, SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021. (Virtual)
  35. M. Moniruzzaman, A. A. Akib, R. Shakil, M. S. Khatun, C. K. Roy, A.-N Chowdhury*, “Influence of Binder in the Fabrication of AC-based High-Performance Electrochemical Supercapacitor”, International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1), SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021. (Virtual)
  36. A. A. Akib, M. M. H. Rumon, Md. Moniruzzaman, C. K. Roy and A. -N. Chowdhury*, “PLA-PEG Diblock Copolymer Micelle as Nanocarrier for Anti-Obesity Drug Delivery System”, International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1), SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021. (Virtual)
  37. M. S. Khatun, A. Kumer, C. K. RoyM. Moniruzzamanand  A.-N. Chowdhury*, Fabrication of Cellulose Capped MnxOy−Ag Nanocomposites and Investigation of Its Oxidative and Antibacterial Efficacy in Water Environment”, International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1), SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021.
  38. K. Chowdhury, A. H. Reaz, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, "Fabrication of a Highly Active Ni-SiO2 Nanocatalyst and Study of Its Catalytic Efficacy Toward the Reduction of Nitroaromatics", International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1) SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021. (Virtual)
  39. K. A. Hoque, A. Kumer and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Facile Synthesis of Computationally Designed MgAl2O4/CeO2/Cu2O and MgAl2O4/CeO2/Ag2O Smart Heterojunction Photocatalysts for Aqueous Organic Pollutants Degradation”,  International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1), SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021.
  40. M. A. Mahmud, A. Kumer and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Fabrication of Computationally Designed Cathode and Separator Materials for a High-Performance Na-ion Battery”, International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1), SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021. (Virtual)
  41. M. M. Alam, U. Chakma, A. Kumer, M. S. Islam, N. Z. Khandaker, T. Hossain, P. Chakma, A-N. Chowdhury*; “Structural, Electronic, Optical Properties and Adsorption Energy of BiVS4 Photocatalyst Used in Wastewater Treatment and Comparison with a Standard Photocatalyst BiVO4 Computationally”, International Conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies 2021 (ICTSGS-1), SPAST Foundation and Yamagata University, Japan, November 29-30, 2021. (Virtual)
  42. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, H. Roy, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Combination of Sodium Acetate Electrolyte and Porous Carbon Electrode for Bioinspired High-Performing Supercapacitor”, European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis (ECASIA 22), University of Limerick, Ireland, 29 May – 03 June, 2022.
  43. R. Shakil, Y. A. Tarek, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Electrolytic Effect of Bioinspired Sodium Acetate on Hydrothermally Synthesized Biomass-derived Carbon Electrode for Supercapacitor Application”, 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference-2022, American Chemical Society’sGreen Chemistry Institute, Reston, USA, June 6-8, 2022.
  44. M. A. Islam*, M. T. Islam, S. M. A. Karim, M. A. Rahman, S. N. Biswas, J. Uddin and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Recent Emergent Metal Oxide Based Nanocomposites for Textile Effluent Treatment”, International Conference on Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development (ICEPSD), BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 – 04 September, 2022.
  45. R. Shakil, A. H. Reaz, S. Howlader, M. A. Mahmud, C. K. Roy, M. A. Aziz and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Development of Supercapacitor with Waste Electrolytes”, International Conference on Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development (ICEPSD), BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 – 04 September, 2022.
  46. A.-N. Chowdhury, “Green Energy – An Approach to Zero Carbon Society”, International Conference on Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development (ICEPSD), BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 – 04 September, 2022.
  47. M. A. Islam*, M. J. Angove, D. W. Morton, M. T. Islam, S. M. A. Karim, M. A. Rahman, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Application of Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation”, International Conference on 4IR for Emerging Future, Science and Technology Sub-Committee, BCL, IEB Headquarter, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 04-05 November, 2022. 
  48. A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Application of Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation”, International Conference on 4IR for Emerging Future, Science and Technology Sub-Committee, BCL, IEB Headquarter, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 04-05 November, 2022. 
  49. M. S. Alam*, A. H. Reaz, M. R. Hasan, C. K. Roy and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Synthesis of Activated Carbon from Jute Sticks for High Performance Capacitive Desalination"1st International Conference on Frontier in Sciences (ICFS - 2022), BUET, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, 11 – 12 November 2022.
  50. K. Chowdhury, A. H. Reaz, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Design and Fabrication of SiO2 Immobilized Ni Nano-catalyst and Study of Its Catalytic Efficacy”, “1st International Conference on Frontier in Sciences” University of BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 11-12, 2022. 
  51. K. A. Hoque, A. Kumer, A.-N. Chowdhury, “Developing Smart Heterojunction Photocatalysts MgAl2O4/CeO2/CuO2 and MgAl2O4/CeO2/Ag2O for Aqueous Organic Pollutant Degradation: A First Principle Approach”, 1st International Conference on Frontier in Sciences, BUET, Dhaka, November 11-12, 2022.
  52. R. S. Prattaya, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury* “Fabrication of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell based on ZnO/rGO Anode Complexed with Henna Dye”, International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 December, 2022.
  53. S. Howlader, M. T. I. Tanaz, C. K. Roy, A.-N. Chowdhury* “Fabrication of Computationally Designed Graphene Based Electrode for Efficient Hydrogen Generation”, International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 December, 2022.
  54. N. T. Ananna, R. M. Mim, A.-N. Chowdhury* “An Electrochemical Approach Toward CO2 Capture by CuS/FeS Catalyst”, International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 December, 2022.
  55. K. A. Hoque, A.-N. Chowdhury*, CeO2-based Smart Heterojunction Photocatalyst for CO2 capture”, International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19-20 December, 2022. 
  56. M. A. Islam*, M. J. Angove, D. W. Morton, M. T. Islam, S. M. A. Karim, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Recent spectroscopic innovations for predicting adsorption mechanism”, 7th Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association (BCA), BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 8-9 December, 2022.
  57. R. Akter, I. N. Dibbo, M. A. Ali, and A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Development of a Silver/Zeolite Nanocomposite Network for Trapping Pollutants Present in Air and Water Environments”, Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2023), Canadian Society of Chemistry, Vancouver, Canada, 4-8 June, 2023. 
  58. M. S. Alam*, K. Chowdhury, R.M. Mim, K. A. Hoque, C. K. Roy and A .-N. Chowdhury*, “Facile Synthesis of Shape-Based Conductive Polyaniline for Capacitive Deionization of Heavy Metals" 7th International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE 2023), Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, 20-22 December, 2023.
  59. Anwar, A.-N. Chowdhury*, “Facile Development of Functional Porous Carbon Adsorbent from Agricultural Waste for Removal of Hazardous MB Dye from Water”, BCSIR Congress – 2023, Dkaka, Bangladesh, 8-10 March 2024.
  60. M. R. Nath, A. B. Imran, A.-N. Chowdhury*, 9th BSME International Conference on Thermal Engineering, BSME- Bangladesh Society of Mechanical Engineers, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19 – 21 December, 2024.

 

 

 

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