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Professor
Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam
Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam is a Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. He holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Dhaka, and earned his Ph.D. in Advanced Technology from Kumamoto University, Japan, through the prestigious MEXT scholarship. He also completed postdoctoral research at Kumamoto University. Dr. Alam’s research spans polymer chemistry, hybrid hydrogels, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology. His work has been published in top-tier scientific journals including Langmuir (ACS), Polymer Journal (Nature), Soft Matter (Royal Society of Chemistry) and Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (Elsevier). In recognition of his contributions, he received the Best Researcher Award from Kumamoto University in 2013. He actively collaborates with Kumamoto University, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, and BCSIR, and has supervised over 35 MS students, with their research featured in international journals. Dr. Alam is committed to advancing scientific innovation and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. With a career rooted in scientific excellence and international collaboration, Dr. Alam has made significant contributions to the fields of polymer chemistry, hybrid hydrogels, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology. Dr. Alam began his academic journey at the University of Dhaka, where he earned both his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. His pursuit of advanced research led him to Kumamoto University, Japan, where he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Advanced Technology in 2014, supported by the prestigious Japan Government MEXT Scholarship. He continued his research at Kumamoto University as a Postdoctoral Fellow, further deepening his expertise in cutting-edge materials science. Throughout his research career, Dr. Alam has published extensively in high-impact international journals, including Langmuir (American Chemical Society), Polymer Journal (Nature Publishing Group), Soft Matter (Royal Society of Chemistry) and Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (Elsevier). His innovative work earned him the Best Researcher Award from Kumamoto University in 2013, recognizing his dedication, originality, and scientific rigor. In Bangladesh, Dr. Alam continues to lead research initiatives in collaboration with Kumamoto University, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, and BCSIR (Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). He has supervised over 35 Master’s students, many of whose research findings have been published in respected international journals. Dr. Alam is deeply committed to fostering scientific inquiry and mentoring young researchers. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also contributes to the development of sustainable technologies and innovative materials with real-world applications.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
2010 - 2014
PhD
Advanced Technology
Kumamoto University, Japan
1998 - 1999
Master of Science (MSc)
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
1995 - 1998
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hon`s
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Dean's Award 2026
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Research Contributing Award2
JASSO Follow-up Research Fellowship 2019
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan
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Researcher of the year 2012
Ihara laboratory, Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kumamoto University, Japan
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GSST financial award for internship in abroad-2012
GSST, Kumamoto University, Japan
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Excellent Paper award
6th International Student Conference on Advanced Science and Technology, Shandong University, China
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Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship for studying PhD
Government of Japan
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Chemist of the year 2005
Asian paints Bangladesh Limited, 2005
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Chemist of the year 2004
Asian paints Bangladesh Limited, 2005
Microwave-assisted green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles utilizing Litchi chinensis leaf waste for the efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue
A review on b-cyclodextrin-based self-healable supramolecular systems: mechanisms and biomedical applications
Development of a Gamma Radiation-Induced Polyvinyl alcohol-Mikania Micrantha Leaf Extract Composite Hydrogel for Wound Healing Application
Preparation of Sodium Alginate/ Acrylamide/ 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Based Hydrogel by Gamma Radiation and its Application for the Removal of Dye from Waste Water
Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Justicia adhatoda for effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye
Green synthesis of ZnO and Ag- ZnO Nanocrystalline materials: Optical Band Gap Engineering and Multi-model XRD Size–Strain Investigation
Preparation of Sodium Alginate/ Acrylamide/ 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Based Hydrogel by Gamma Radiation and its Application for the Removal of Dye from Waste Water
Modulating Mn-doped NiO nanoparticles: structural, optical, and electrical property tailoring for enhanced hole transport layers
Eco-Friendly Lignin/N,N-Dimethyl Acrylamide Hydrogel with Carrageenan and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone for Amphoteric Adsorption of Methylene Blue and Congo Red: Optimization, Characterization, and Adsorption
Gamma-ray Induced, Superabsorbent and Reusable Polyethylene Oxide/Starch/4Styrenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrogel for the removal of Cationic Dyes and Chromium (III) Ion
A First Record on Microplastic Ingestion by Tropical Estuarine Copepods of Bangladesh
Occurrence and spatial distribution of microplastics in water and sediments of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh and their risk assessment
Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) / Starch / Dimethylacrylamide Hydrogel by Gamma Radiation and Its Application in Basic Fuchsin and Methyl Orange Removal
Kinetics and mechanism of formation of nickel(II)porphyrin and its interaction with DNA in aqueous medium
Synthesis and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol/water‑hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) based hydrogel by applying gamma radiation
Hetero-network hydrogels crosslinked with silica nanoparticles for strategic control of thermal responsive property
Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetics of Methylene Blue on Gamma radiation Assisted Starch/Acrylic acid/4-Styrenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrogel
Kinetics and mechanism of incorporation of zinc(II) into tetrakis(1-methylpyridium-4-yl)porphyrin in aqueous solution
Synthesis and Characterization of Polyethylene Oxide (PEO)–N,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMA) Hydrogel by Gamma Radiation
pH Sensitive Hydrogel from Poly Ethylene Oxide and Acrylic Acid Hydrogel by Gamma Radiation
Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogel based on Poly (vinylpyrrolidone) and N- hydroxyethyl acrylamide with Agar by Gamma Radiation
Preparation and Characterization of Graphene Oxide Incorporated Thermosensitive Hydrogels through Nanoparticle-Crosslinked Polymer Network
Fabrication of Hollow Silica Microspheres with Orderly Hemispherical Protrusions and Capability for Heat-Induced Controlled Cracking
A Mathematical Model for Catalytic Benzylation of m-Cresol with Benzyl Alcohol
Fabrication of hybrid mesoporous microspheres from aqueous droplet containing silica nanoparticles-polymer network in W/O suspension
Microspherical hydrogel particles based on silica nanoparticle-webbed polymer networks
Methylcyclohexylation of Phenol: A Statistical Study
Effect of Temperature, Molar Ratio of Reactants and Amount of Catalyst on the Yield of Alkylation of Phenol with Benzyl Alcohol in the Presence of p-Toluenesulphonic Acid
Silica nanoparticle-crosslinked thermosensitive hybrid hydrogels as potential drug-release carriers
Thermosensitive hybrid hydrogels with silica nanoparticle-crosslinked polymer networks
Alkylation of Ethylbenzene with Cyclohexylchloride: A statistical Study
Cyclohexylation of Isomeric Xylenes with Cyclohexyl Chloride in the presence of anhydrous Aluminium Chloride
Benzylation of 2,3-Dimethylphenol with Benzyl Alcoho
Reaction of Phenol with Indene in the presence of Sulphuric Acid
Spectroscopic Characterization of Polyethylene Oxide/Dimethylacrylamide Based Hydrogels for Wound healing
Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogels by Gamma Radiation for Biomedical Application
Polyethylene Oxide- N,N-dimethylacrylamide (PEO-DMAAm) Hydrogel Synthesized by Gamma Radiation for Removal of Heavy Metal(s)
Hybrid Hydrogel through Nanoparticle-Crosslinked Polymer Networks
Thermosensitive hydrogel microspheres based on hydrophilic polymers crosslinked with nano-silica
Facile Fabrication of Microspherical Hydrogel Particles Based on Nanoparticle-Crosslinked Polymer Networks
Preparation of microspherical hydrogels based on hydrophilic polymers crosslinked with nano-silica
Preparation of hybrid microspheres from hydrophilic polymer gels crosslinked with nano-silica
Spherical Hydrogel Microparticles using Silica Nanoparticle as Multifunctional Crosslinking Points
Microspherical Hybrid Particles with Inorganic Nanoparticle-Assembled Shell Layer Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxides
Hybrid microspherical particles with shell composed of inorganic nanopartciles
16) Fabrication of hybrid microspherical polymer particles with non-close-packed arrays of colloidal silica on surface
Preparation of microspherical hybrid hydrogels based on polymer network cross-linked with nanoparticles
Fabrication of surface-functionalized polymer microspheres with inorganic nanoparticles and their application
Thermo-responsive properties of silica nanoparticle-crosslinked hybrid polymer hydrogels
Control of thermal, swelling and release properties of nanoparticle-mediated hybrid polymer hydrogel
Silica nanoparticle-crosslinked thermosensitive hybrid hydrogels for potential drug release applications
Facile control of the polymer network structure of thermo-responsive hydrogels crosslinked with silica nanoparticles
Novel thermosensitive hybrid hydrogels by nanoparticle-mediated polymer network formation
Thermo-responsive soft materials prepared by multi-crosslinking with silica nanoparticles
Thermo-responsive organic/inorganic hybrid hydrogels using silica nanoparticles as multifunctional crosslinking points
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Moriom Afiza
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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Noakhali Science and Technology University