Dr. Mohammad Abul Hasnat
Dr. Mohammad Abul Hasnat
Professor of Chemistry at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Contact Information
Office Address: Department of Chemistry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
- Phone: +8801766497022
- Email: mah-che@sust.edu, mahtazim@yahoo.com
Biography
- Home Address: Village Golakandile (South), PO Bhulta, Rupganj, Narayanganj, Bangladesh
- Education:
- BSc in Chemistry, Dhaka University
- MSc in Chemistry, Dhaka University
- PhD in Electrocatalysis, Kumamoto University, Japan
Research Interests
- Electrocatalysis
- Electro-kinetics
- Fuel Cell
- Surface Catalysis
- Chemical Sensor
External Affiliations
- Kumamoto University, Japan (PhD)
- Bath University, UK (Visiting Researcher)
- Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Netherlands (Visiting Researcher)
- Visiting Faculty, IROAST, Kumamoto University
Research Projects
- Active Research:
- Arsenic and Nitrate Electrochemistry
- Amino Phenol Oxidation
- Arsenic Electrochemistry
- ORR, HER Electrocatalysts
- Previous Research:
- Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition
- Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation
- Dye Removal using Various Adsorbents
- Homogeneous Catalysis
Awards & Recognition
- TWAS (Atta-ur-Rahman) Prize in Chemistry (2013)
- Analytical Chemistry Trust Fellow (2013)
- TWAS-USM Fellowship (2011-2012)
- Bangladesh Academy of Sciences Gold Medal Award (2011)
- Young Scientist Award, 14th International Catalytic Congress (2008)
- Monbukagakshu Scholarship, Japan (2006)
- Vice Chancellor Award, SUST (2016)
Professional Memberships
- Associate Fellow, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences
- Life Member, Bangladesh Chemical Society
- UNESCO Training on Environmental Chemistry, IIT-Madras, India (2001)
Graduate Supervision
BSc Program
- Md Mahbubul Alam, BSc Academic Session: 2008-09, Registration Number: 2008131019, Thesis Title: Investigation of the electrocatalytic properties of Pt-Cu bimetallic electrode in attaining nitrate reduction., Submission Date: 2013-01-01
- Md. Mahmudul Hasan, BSc Academic Session: 2009-15, Registration Number: 2009131043
- Zannatul Mumtarin Moushumy, BSc Academic Session: 2011-12, Registration Number: 2011131051, Thesis Title: Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction on Pt-Cu electrode: interference of copper oxides in neutral media
- Prottasha Kairy, BSc Academic Session: 2013-14, Registration Number: 2013131045, Thesis Title: Ex situ modification of Polycrystalline Gold Electrode and Its Applications towards Enhanced Electrochemical Oxidation of Uric Acid in alkaline Media
- Mohebul Ahsan, BSc Academic Session: 2013-14, Registration Number: 2013131075, Thesis Title: pH dependent kinetic exploration of electrocatalytic oxidation of Arsenite at Au surface
- Abrar Yasir Abir, BSc Academic Session: 2013-14, Registration Number: 2013131082, Thesis Title: Electrokinetic Study of Oxygen Reduction Reaction at Rh/GCE Surface in Alkaline Medium, Submission Date: 2019-02-26
- Md Tarikul Islam, BSc Academic Session: 2013-14, Registration Number: 2013131087, Thesis Title: Electrochemical oxidation of hydrogen peroxide on Nafion stabilized Ni nano-particle deposited glassy carbon electrode: kinetics and sensing performance., Submission Date: 2019-02-08
- Humayra Begum, BSc Academic Session: 2014-15, Registration Number: 2014131075
- Md. Fahamidul Islam, BSc Academic Session: 2014-15, Registration Number: 2014131081, Thesis Title: Electrochemical oxidation of hydroxylamine in basic medium
- Md Mosaraf Hossain, BSc Academic Session: 2015-16, Registration Number: 2015131093, Thesis Title: Fabrication of Cu-ZnO composite material for fuel cell applications., Submission Date: 2020-08-23
- Munira Siddika, BSc Academic Session: 2015-16, Registration Number: 2015131091, Thesis Title: Electrochemical Characterization of ITO-IrOx Cathode and Its Application on Methanol Tolerant Oxygen Reduction Reaction, Submission Date: 2020-08-23
- Md Nurnobi Islam, BSc Academic Session: 2016-17, Registration Number: 2016131018, Thesis Title: Ultrasound assisted synthesis of Silica coated TiO2 nanoparticles and its application, Submission Date: 2021-08-30
- Tahamida Alam Oyshi, BSc Academic Session: 2016-17, Registration Number: 2016131080, Thesis Title: Composite anode catalyst based on IrOx modified TiO2 thin sheet for methanol oxidation in fuel cell, Submission Date: 2021-08-30
- Mohammad Imran Hossain, BSc Academic Session: 2017-18, Registration Number: 2016131076, Thesis Title: World’s worst arsenic contamination in southwestern region of Bangladesh: Validity of the efficiency of existing arsenic mitigation strategies, and an approach to develop an efficient adsorbent in rural circumstances, Submission Date: 2023-02-22
- Rawnak Laila, BSc Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2018131060, Thesis Title: Electrocatalytic reduction of oxygen on CuO immobilized silver surface prepared by SILAR method in alkaline method, Submission Date: 2024-03-05
- Surove Rani Saha, BSc Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2018131070, Thesis Title: Electrocatalytic oxidation of arsenite on Au modified Pt electrode, Submission Date: 2024-02-29
- Motasim Bin Islam, BSc Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2018131077, Thesis Title: Electrocatalytic nitrite reduction by using Cu electrodeposited Au electrode in neutral medium: Catalysis, Kinetics, Sensing Activities., Submission Date: 2024-02-25
MS Program
- Md Mahbubul Alam, MS Academic Session: 2012-13, Registration Number: 2012121013, Thesis Title: Electrokinetic investigation of arsenite oxidation using gold-modified platinum electrode., Submission Date: 2016-01-01
- Md. Mahmudul Hasan, MS Academic Session: 2013-14, Registration Number: 2013121010, Thesis Title: Electrochemical behavior of 4-amino phenol at different electrodes and pH, Submission Date: 2017-05-24
- Zannatul Mumtarin Moushumy, MS Academic Session: 2015-16, Registration Number: 2015121002, Thesis Title: A kinetic exploration of electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide and hydroxylamine on metal surface, Submission Date: Not provided
- Prottasha Kairy, MS Academic Session: 2017-18, Registration Number: 2017121015, Thesis Title: 1) Electrocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) on gold-based electrodes in acidic medium: A systematic approach to chromium detection; 2) Efficient oxidation of ascorbic acid over electrochemically functionalized glassy carbon surface in fuel cell application: Catalysis and kinetics, Submission Date: 2021-09-21
- Abrar Yasir Abir, MS Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2017121026, Thesis Title: Development of Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction and Nitrate Reduction Reaction, Submission Date: 2022-10-03
- Md Tarikul Islam, MS Academic Session: 2017-18, Registration Number: 2017121028, Thesis Title: Electrochemical insights on metal-based catalyst fabrication: electrodeposition, electroless deposition, and metal composites, Submission Date: 2021-09-21
- Humayra Begum, MS Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2018121014, Thesis Title: Noble Metal-based Catalysts for studying Methanol Oxidation Reaction and Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Related to Energy Generation, Submission Date: 2022-05-24
- Md. Fahamidul Islam, MS Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2018121018, Thesis Title: Development of oxide based electrocatalysts for applying in anodic half-cell in fuel cells, Submission Date: 2022-05-15
- Mohebul Ahsan, MS Academic Session: 2018-19, Registration Number: 2018121040, Thesis Title: Development of novel electroanalytical methods for the detection of environmentally hazardous chemical species, Submission Date: 2022-05-15
- Munira Siddika, MS Academic Session: 2019-20, Registration Number: 2019121012, Thesis Title: Electrochemically Activated Glassy Carbon Surface to Drive Fuel Cell Based Irreversible Reactions, Submission Date: 2023-03-19
- Md Mosaraf Hossain, MS Academic Session: 2019-20, Registration Number: 2019121030, Thesis Title: Development of Cerium and Ruthenium based electrocatalysts for studying Hydrogen evolution reactions and Carbon dioxide reduction reactions., Submission Date: 2023-03-19
- Md Nurnobi Islam, MS Academic Session: 2020-21, Registration Number: 2020121008, Thesis Title: Fabrication of thin film electrodes for electrochemical applications, Submission Date: 2023-08-16
- Tahamida Alam Oyshi, MS Academic Session: 2020-21, Registration Number: 2020121034, Thesis Title: Development of Ti/Au-IrOx electrode to attain hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), Submission Date: 2023-08-16
- Mohammad Imran Hossain, MS Academic Session: 2021-22, Registration Number: 2021121041, Thesis Title: Synthesis of inorganic mixed metal oxide composites and their electrochemical applications, Submission Date: 2024-11-24
MPhil Program
- Md Mahbubul Alam, MPhil Academic Session: 2015-2016, Registration Number: 201515102, Thesis Title: Electrokinetics of As(III) oxidation using Pt-based electrodes., Submission Date: 2020-01-01
- Munira Siddika, MPhil Academic Session: 2023-24, Registration Number: 2023151001
- Mohebul Ahsan, MPhil Academic Session: 2023-24, Registration Number: 2023151003, Thesis Title: Development of bimetallic electrocatalyst for the detection of heavy metals and water quality analysis of South East regions of Bangladesh
PhD Program
- Mohammad Jobaer Hassan, PhD Academic Session: 2013-14, Registration Number: 2013161002, Thesis Title: Treatment of Water-soluble Dyes Using Deferent Physicochemical Methods, Submission Date: 2023-11-08
- Jahir Ahmed, PhD Academic Session: 2015-16, Registration Number: 2015161001, Thesis Title: Development of Chemical Sensors Based on Metal Oxide/Sulphide Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites, Submission Date: 2019-08-29