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Research interests
# Marine Environmental Science and Toxicology: Assessing emerging contaminants (ECs) by SPE-associated extraction and HPLC or LC-MS analysis (ECs, such as estrogens, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, microplastics, and PFAS from water, wastewater, sediment, and biota), and their associated adverse effects to marine, estuarine, or freshwater biota. Transgenerational toxicology of aquatic organisms, multi-omics-based studies (i.e., metabolomics and transcriptomics) and methylomes by RT-qPCR to elucidate molecular mechanisms. Heavy metal Toxicity, mechanistics.
# Environmental Remediation: Characterisation and modification of specific, responsible microorganisms; breakdown of specific organic pollutants (e.g., ECs, microplastics, azo dyes, heavy metals, etc.); Cellulose composites: preparation, characterisation, and optimisation for heavy metal removal.
Personal profile
1. Research Scientist (06/2026- Present): Applied Research Centre for Environment and Marine Studies (ARCEMS); King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities: Conducts applied environmental and marine research, designs and executes laboratory and field studies, analyzes scientific data, publishes research findings, prepares research proposals, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and industry partners, supervises junior researchers and students, and contributes to innovative solutions that support environmental sustainability and marine resource management.
2. Professor (08/2025-06/2026), Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
3. Honorary Lecturer (01/2023-12/2026, School of Environmental and Life Sciences, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Assessment of estrogenic Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their adverse effects on the development and function of Sydney rock oysters, Saccostrea glomerata”, University of Newcastle
13 Nov 2017 → 16 Aug 2022
Award Date: 16 Aug 2022
PhD, Ph.D. Professional Courses-Major: Environmental Science, Chinese Academy of Science
6 Sep 2016 → 31 Jul 2017
Award Date: 31 Jul 2017
Master, Master of Science (Natural Product Chemistry), Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia
1 May 2005 → 31 Dec 2006
Award Date: 31 Dec 2006
Bachelor, B.Sc. (Hons.), Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia
30 Apr 2001 → 1 Apr 2005
Award Date: 3 Apr 2005
External positions
Professor, Islamic University, Kushtia
16 Aug 2025 → 21 Jun 2026
Honorary Lecturer , University of Newcastle
1 Jan 2023 → 31 Dec 2026
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Insights and implications of a dynamical systems approach to dengue transmission and epidemic behaviour
Rahman, M. M., Hye, M. A., Miah, M. S., Islam, R. & Hossain, M. S., Dec 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1, 8191.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrated spatial analysis and Gaussian dispersion modelling of airborne particulate matter from rice processing mill hubs in rural Bangladesh and associated public health risks
Zerin, R. I., Hossain, M. K., Rashid, H., Tasnim, S., Ali, M. J., Rahman, M. M., Maniruzzaman, M. & Islam, R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 33, 24, p. 12319-12341 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lipidomic alterations in oysters caused by environmentally relevant exposure to microplastics and estrogenic endocrine disrupting chemicals
Kumar, S., O’Connor, W., Melvin, S. D., Leusch, F. D. L., Luengen, A. C., Islam, R., Ji, C., Zhan, J. & MacFarlane, G. R., May 2026, In: Ecotoxicology. 35, 4, 70.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Spatial Distribution and AirQ + -Based Health Risk Analysis of Particulate Matter in Bangladesh’s Industrial Hubs
Hossain, M. K., Zerin, R. I., Rashid, H., Kakon, U. S. P., Trina, M. S. S., Eva, L. A., Ali, S., Molla, M. O. F., Jahan, M. S., Seddiky, M. A., Kumar, S., Maniruzzaman, M., MacFarlane, G. R. & Islam, R., Jun 2026, In: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 237, 11, 660.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
Strength Enhancement of Recycled LOCC-Based Paper Using Chemical Additives: A Review
Moniruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. M., Islam, R. & Maniruzzaman, M., Aug 2026, In: Chemistry Africa. 9, 6, 268.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review