PUBLICATIONS

1. Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nathan Mise, Sahoko Ichihara, 2022. Arsenic contamination in food chain in Bangladesh: A review on health hazards, socioeconomic impacts and implications. Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances, 100004. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heha.2022.100004

2. Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Nathan Mise, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Gaku Ichihara, Md. Khabir Uddin Masaaki Kurasaki, Sahoko Ichihara, 2021. Environmental arsenic exposure and its contribution to human diseases, toxicity mechanism and management. Environmental Pollution, 117940. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117940

3. Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Mahmuda Akter, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki Kurasaki, 2020. Investigating the protective actions of D-pinitol against arsenic-induced toxicity in PC12 cells and the underlying mechanism. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Vol. 74, 103302. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2019.103302

4. Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Subrata Bank, Mahmuda Akter, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki Kurasaki, 2020. Curcumin improves arsenic‐induced toxicity in PC12 cells via modulating autophagy/apoptosis. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Vol. 200, 110756. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110756

5. Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Shojiro Yamasaki, Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki Kurasaki, 2020. Effects of curcumin, D-pinitol alone or in combination in cytotoxicity induced by arsenic in PC12 cells. Food and Chemical Toxicology, Vol. 144, 111577. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2020.111577

6.  Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Fozia Momotaz, Afrida Nurain, Protima Sarker, Sahoko Ichihara, 2020. Investigation of ETP Facilities and the Industrial Effluents Quality: A Case Study in Noakhali Industrial Area, Bangladesh. Present Environment and Sustainable Development. Vol. 14, (2), pp. 151-162. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15551/pesd2020142012

7. Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nazmul Hossain, Afrida Nurain, Protima Sarker, Sahoko Ichihara, 2020. Investigation on causes and effects of waterlogging in the southern part of Bangladesh. Management of Sustainable Development (MSD). Vol. 12, (2), pp. 4-11. https://msdjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/vol12issue2-1.pdf

8. Geir Bjørklund, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Mariia Shanaida, Roman Lysiuk, Petro Oliynyk, Larysa Lenchyk, Salvatore Chirumbolo, Christos T. Chasapis, and Massimiliano Peana, 2022. Natural Dietary Compounds in the Treatment of Arsenic Toxicity. Molecules, 27, (15): 4871. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27154871

9. Felor Zargari, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Robab KazemPour, Mahbobeh Hajirostamlou, 2022. Arsenic, Oxidative Stress and Reproductive System. Journal of Xenobiotics 12(3): 214-222. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jox12030016

10. Md Sabbir Hossain, Protima Sarker, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Fee Faysal Ahmed, Shaibur Molla Rahman, Md Khabir Uddin, 2022. Biological Treatment of Textile Wastewater by Total Aerobic Mixed Bacteria and Comparison with Chemical Fenton Process. Pollution, 8(4), 1418-1433. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22059/poll.2022.340753.1408

11. Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain, Mahmuda Akter, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Shojiro Yamasaki, Tomomi Tomihara, Masaaki Kurasaki, Takeshi Saito, 2021. Amelioration of Metal-Induced Cellular Stress by α-Lipoic Acid and Dihydrolipoic Acid through Antioxidative Effects in PC12 Cells and Caco-2 Cells. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(4):2126. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042126

12. Geir Bjorklund, Petro Oliynyk, Roman Lysiuk, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Halyna Antonyak, Iryna Lozynska, Larysa Lenchyk, Massimiliano Peana, 2020. Arsenic intoxication: general aspects and chelating agents. Archives of Toxicology, April 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-020-02739-w

13. Geir Bjorklund, Maryam Dadar, Massimiliano Peana, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Jan Aaseth., 2020. Interactions between iron and manganese in neurotoxicity. Archives of Toxicology, January 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-020-02652-2

14. Geir Bjorklund, Torsak Tippairote, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Jan Aaseth., 2019. Developmental Toxicity of Arsenic: A Drift from the Classical Dose-Response Relationship. Archives of Toxicology, November 2019. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-019-02628-x

15. Abdullah Al Mamun, Protima Sarker, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Md. Mahbub Kabir, Masahiro Maruo, 2021. Evaluation of contamination and accumulation of heavy metals in the Dhaleswari river sediments, Bangladesh. International Journal of Environment, 10 (1), 1–19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v10i1.38399

16. Protima Sarker, Sabikun Nahar, Runa Begum, S. K. Sayed Reza, and Md. Shiblur Rahaman, 2020. Physicochemical and Microbial Groundwater Quality Assessment and Evaluation in Noakhali Region, Bangladesh. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 23(3), 9-19 DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i330149

17. Md. Sabbir Hossain, Protima Sarker, Md. Shiblur Rahaman,  and  Md. Khabir Uddin, 2020. Integrated Performance of Fenton Process and Filtration (Activated Charcoal and Sand) for Textile Wastewater Treatment. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 39(28), 21-31. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2830935

18. Mahmuda Akter, A. K. M. Atique Ullah, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki Kurasaki, 2019. Stability Enhancement of Silver Nanoparticles Through Surface Encapsulation via a Facile Green Synthesis Approach and Toxicity Reduction. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, November 2019. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-019-01373-z

19. Tajuddin Sikder, Ryo Kubota, Md. Mahmuda Akter, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Kaniz Fatima Binte Hossain, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Subrata Banik, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki KURASAKI., 2019. Adsorption mechanism of Cu (II) in water environment using chitosan-nano zero-valent iron-activated carbon composite beads. Desalination and Water Treatment, vol. 145, pp. 202–210.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2019.23660

20. Md. M Rahman, Kaniz Fatima B Hossain, Subrata Banik, Md. T Sikder, Mahmuda Akter, Serene Ezra C Bondad, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki KURASAKI., 2019. Selenium and zinc protections against metal-(loids)-induced toxicity and disease manifestations: A review. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, vol.168, (2019) 146–163. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.10.054

21. Tanjila Alam Prosun, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Sharmin Yousuf Rikta, Md. Arifur Rahman., 2018. Drinking Water Quality Assessment from Ground Water Sources in Noakhali, Bangladesh. International Journal of development and sustainability, Vol. 7 (5), pp.1676-87.

22.  Sharmin Yousuf Rikta, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman and Shafi M Tareq., 2016. Lead Polluted Hotspot: Environmental Implication of Unplanned Industrial Development. Present Environment and Sustainable Development. Vol. 10, (1), pp. 51-60.

23.  Sharmin Yousuf Rikta, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Jakia Jerin Mehjabin, Md. Khabir Uddin, Mohammad Mahbub Kabir and Shafi Mohammad Tareq., 2016. Evaluation of water quality parameters and Humic substance status of Bangshi, Dhaleshwari and Padma Rivers in Bangladesh. International journal of environmental sciences, Vol.6 (6), pp. 1129-39.

24. Nusrat Jakarin Easha, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Taslima Zaman and Md Khabir Uddin., 2015. Feasibility study of Vermicomposting of Textile Sludge Mixed with Cow Dung and Seed Germination Bioassay for Toxicity Evaluation of the Produced Compost. International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy. Special Issue: Advances in Environmental Researches. Vol. 3, No. 2-1: pp. 27-34.

25. Md. Tajuddin Sikder, Nur Alam Mistri, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Noshin Saiara., 2014. Evaluation of groundwater quality and environmental health in the coastal belt of Khulna, Bangladesh. Journal of Biological Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research, Vol.1, (1), pp.113-122.

26. Shafi M. Tareq, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, S.Y. Rikta, S.M.Nazrul Islam and Mahfuza.S. Sultana., 2013. Seasonal Variations in Water Quality of the Ganges and Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, Vol.2, pp.71-82.

27.  Atkeeya Tasneem, Protima Sarker, Mohammad Mahbub Kabir, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, M. Khabir Uddin, 2020. Textile wastewater treatment by a combination of chemical and phytoremediation processes. Pollution, 7(1): 43-54, Winter 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22059/poll.2020.304569.835

28. Qin Song, Shouhei Iku, Rachel Sammons, Kimitoshi Yagami, Toshitake Furusawa, Koichi Morimoto, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Masaaki Kurasaki, Seiichi Tokura, Yoshinori Kuboki, 2021. Binding of collagen gene products with titanium oxide. Journal of Biochemistry,169 (5), 565–573. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jb/mvaa146

29. Afrida Nurain, Protima Sarker, Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman and Md. Khabir Uddin, 2021. Utilization of Banana (Musa sapientum) Peel for Removal of Pb2+ from Aqueous Solution. Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science, 1(2), 117-128. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47352/jmans.v1i2.89

PhD. Thesis 

Alleviation of arsenic-induced toxicity by curcumin and D-pinitol, the main components of the herbs commonly used in Bangladesh, and their mechanism (2020).(http://hdl.handle.net/2115/80780)

MSc. Thesis 

Characterization of fluorescent dissolved organic matter and trace metals in Ganges-Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh (2013).

BSc. Project 

Seasonal Variation in Water Quality of the Ganges and Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh (2012).

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nathan Mise, Cai Zong, Gaku Ichihara, Sahoko Ichihara., 2022. Molecular mechanism of arsenic-induced hypertension: Inhibition of the vasoprotective axes of the renin-angiotensin system by arsenite. The 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology, Sapporo, Japan.The Journal of Toxicological Sciences (J.Toxicol. Sci.) Vol. 47, Supplement, 2022, pp-s113-114.

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nathan Mise, Cai Zong, Gaku Ichihara, Sahoko Ichihara., 2022. Arsenic increased blood pressure in mice via enhancement of angiotensin II and inhibition of ACE2. Japanese Journal of Hygiene, March 2022, supplement 77, pp-S174. 

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nathan Mise, Cai Zong, Gaku Ichihara, Sahoko Ichihara., 2022. Arsenic induces hypertension by suppressing the vasoprotective axes of the renin-angiotensin system. The 21st Molecular Preventive Environmental Medicine conference, University of Tokyo, Japan. Abstract of the 21st Molecular Preventive Environmental Medicine Study Group (一般演題-13). 

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Masaaki Kurasaki., 2021. Ameliorative effect of curcumin on arsenic-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells. The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology, Kobe, Japan.The Journal of Toxicological Sciences (J.Toxicol. Sci.) Vol. 46, Supplement, 2021, pp-s228.

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Shafi M. Tareq, Md. Khabir Uddin., 2021. Characteristics and mobility of dissolved organic carbon and trace metals in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river, Bangladesh. The 16th Edition of Present Environment and Sustainable Development International Conference, Iași, Romania, BOOK OF ABSTRACTS, pp-51.

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Toshiyuki Hosokawa, Takeshi Saito, Masaaki Kurasaki., 2020. Cytoprotective effects of D-pinitol against arsenic‐induced oxidative damage in PC12 cells. Japanese Journal of Hygiene, March 2020, supplement 75. 

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nazmul Hossain., 2020. An Investigation on Causes and Effects of Waterlogging in the Southern Part of Bangladesh: A Case Study in Noakhali Pourashava. VOLUME OF ABSTRACTS, 4th International Conference on Bangladesh Environment (ICBN) 2020, OBD-046, pp-241.

Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Fozia Momotaz, Afrida Nurain, Protima Sarker., 2020. Investigation of ETP Facilities and the Industrial Effluents Quality: A Case Study in Noakhali Industrial Area, Bangladesh. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS, The 15th Edition of Present Environment and Sustainable Development International Conference, pp-38-39.

Md. Shiblur Rahaman and Shafi M. Tareq., 2014. Seasonal Variations in Water Quality of the Ganges and Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh.The conference proceeding of the 36th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, pp-45. 

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Molecular mechanism of arsenic-induced hypertension: Inhibition of the vasoprotective axes of the renin-angiotensin system by arsenite” in the 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology, (30 June - 2 July 2022), Sapporo, Japan.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Arsenic increased blood pressure in mice via enhancement of angiotensin II and inhibition of ACE2” in the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Hygiene (21-23 March 2022), Hyogo, Japan.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Arsenic induces hypertension by suppressing the vasoprotective axes of the renin-angiotensin system” in the 21st Molecular Preventive Environmental Medicine conference (11-12 February 2022), University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. 

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Ameliorative Effect of Curcumin on Arsenic Induced Cytotoxicity in PC12 cells” in the 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology, (7- 9 July 2021), Kobe, Japan.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Characteristics and mobility of dissolved organic carbon and trace metals in Ganges-Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh” in the 16th International Conference on Present Environment and Sustainable development (18 June 2021), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Causes and Effects of Waterlogging in the Southern Part of Bangladesh: A Case Study in Noakhali Pourashava” in 4th International Conference on Bangladesh Environment (ICBEN)-2020 (26-28 December 2020 ), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Investigation of ETP Facilities and the Industrial Effluents Quality: A Case Study in Noakhali Industrial Area, Bangladesh” in the 15th International Conference on Present Environment and Sustainable development (21 November 2020), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Cytoprotective effects of D-pinitol against arsenic‐induced oxidative damage in PC12 cells” in the 90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Hygiene (26-28 March 2020), Morioka, Japan

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Ning Dai, Silabhadra Das, Oyu Tsogt, Naae Lee, Natnapa and Pitakchon, 2019. “Microplastics, Environmental and Health Issues” in HU-SNU-MU Joint Symposium on Environmental Chemicals and Human Health (21-22 November 2019) at Seoul National University, South Korea.

Oral Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, “Potential of common Ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) for Phyto-desalination of Saline water” in a Workshop (04-11 March 2018) on “Sustainable Urban Development for the World’s Megacities” organized by 2018 ProSPER.Net Young Researchers’ School held at Shonan International Village, Kanagawa, Japan.

Poster Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman, Nathan Mise, Cai Zong, Gaku Ichihara, Sahoko Ichihara., 2022. “Molecular mechanism of arsenic-induced hypertension: Inhibition of the vasoprotective axes of the renin-angiotensin system by arsenite” in the 49th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology, (30 June - 2 July 2022), Sapporo, Japan.

Poster Presentation: Md. Shiblur Rahaman and Shafi M Tareq, 2014. “Seasonal Variations in Water Quality of the Ganges and Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh” in “36th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society (1st March 2014) at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh.

INVITED TALK

Md. Shiblur Rahaman (2021), Arsenic: A king of Poison,  at Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School, Fukushima, Japan. Invited for the Science Dialogue Program, a project run by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. (https://asaka-h.fcs.ed.jp/blogs/blog_entries/view/145/b41f827fe8e0bee2f9084057cae27d94?frame_id=344Web Link)