Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

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Dr. Md. Tanvir Hossain

Dr. Md. Tanvir Hossain holds a Ph.D. in Bioresources Science from Iwate University, Japan. His research focuses on nanotechnology, environmental chemistry, bioactive compounds, and viral adaptation. With over a decade of academic experience, he has published extensively in international journals and led several funded research projects in Bangladesh.

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Biography

Dr. Md. Tanvir Hossain Professor Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh Dr. Md. Tanvir Hossain is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in bioscience, chemical and biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and environmental chemistry. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. Dr. Hossain earned his Ph.D. in Bioresources Science from Iwate University, Japan, where he focused on the thermal adaptation of RNA bacteriophage Qβ—a model for understanding viral evolution. His academic journey began at the University of Rajshahi, where he obtained both his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology with top academic honors. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, Dr. Hossain has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students. His teaching portfolio includes Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental Chemistry, Metallurgy, and Chemical Engineering. Dr. Hossain has led several funded research projects on phytochemical analysis and bioactive compound isolation from medicinal plants. His work has been widely published in international journals covering topics such as nanomaterials, antioxidant activities, environmental pollution, and plant-based bioactives. He is also the author of multiple scientific books and has presented at major conferences across Asia. In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Hossain played a key role in developing advanced biochemical laboratory facilities at NSTU through international collaboration and funding. His dedication to advancing science and education continues to inspire both students and peers alike.

Research Interests
Nanotechnology Phytochemistry Environmental Microbiology Virology

Doctor of Philosophy

United Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Iwate University, Japan
2017 - 2020

Master of Science

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Rajshahi
2006 - 2007

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Rajshahi
2002 - 2006

Higher Secondary Certificate

Science
Bhalum Ataur Rahman Khan School and College
1999 - 2001

Secondary School Certificate

Science
Valum Ataur Rahman Khan High School
1994 - 1999
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Awards and Achievements
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Zoha Memorial Symposium

Rajshahi University
Description: For presented research poster entitled “Preparation of an affinity chromatography matrix for the selective purification of the maltose specific lectin” from Chemical Science at the Zoha Memorial Symposium 2011.
2026 Journal

A review on β-cyclodextrin-based self-healable supramolecular systems: mechanisms and biomedical applications

Authors: Nahid Sultana, Shukanta Bhowmik, Khadija Bilkis, Mofassel Hossen Akash, Fariha Afrose, Kaniz Fatema, Khodeja Afrin, Md. Shafiul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Fataha Nur Robel, Md. Ashraful Alam
Journal: RSC Adv.
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00694A
2026 Journal

Microplastics in Tanguar Haor: abundance, spatial variations, and environmental risks in a Ramsar wetland of Bangladesh

Authors: Md Fardullah, Md. Rakibur Rahman, Khadigha Akther, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Md. Kawcher Alam, Md. Tariqur Rahaman Bhuiyan Mamun, Fataha Nur Robel
Journal: Water Science and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2026.266
2026 Journal

Comparative spatial variations and human health risk assessment of surface and groundwater quality in Feni District, Bangladesh

Authors: Ram Krishna Majumder, Md Tanvir Hossain, Fataha Nur Robel, Md Ashraful Alam
Journal: H2Open Journal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.htopen.2026.100088
2026 Journal

Synthesis of different morphologies of ZnO using different types of organic modifiers for the enhancement of catalytic activity

Authors: Md. Atikur Rahman, Tasnimul Quader Tazim, Samiur Rahman, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Dipa Islam, Samina Ahmed, Md. Sahadat Hossain
Journal: Open Ceramics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2025.100901
2026 Journal

Green synthesis of ZnO and Ag- ZnO nanocrystalline materials: Optical band gap engineering and multi-model XRD size–strain investigation.

Authors: Md. Solaman Mia, Omar Farook, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdus Samad Azad, Shukanta Bhowmik, Md. Ashraful Alam
Journal: Results in Chemistry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2025.103022
2025 Journal

Heavy metal contamination and risk assessments in the surface water of Tanguar Haor, Bangladesh

Authors: Md Fardullah, Mohammad Saimon Islam, M A A Shofi Uddin Sarkar, Md. Rakibur Rahman, Khadigha Akther, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Fataha Nur Robel
Journal: Geosystems and Geoenvironment
DOI: 10.1016/j.geogeo.2025.100399
2025 Journal

Tuning the antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity of nano-ZnO by metal doping

Authors: Md. Atikur Rahman, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md Farid Ahmed, Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Subarna Sandhani Dey, Samina Ahmed, Md. Sahadat Hossain
Journal: Materials Advances
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00101C
2025 Journal

Morphological effect of green and chemically synthesized nano-ZnO for evaluation of antimicrobial and photo-catalytic activity

Authors: Md. Atikur Rahman, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Samina Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.141822
2025 Journal

Spatial distribution, abundance, and risk assessment of microplastics in the surface water of Kaptai Lake: Southeast Asia's largest artificial reservoir

Authors: Md Fardullah, Mohammad Saimon Islam, Khadigha Akther, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Fataha Nur Robel
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100640
2024 Journal

Occurrence and spatial distribution of microplastics in water and sediments of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh and their risk assessment

Authors: Md Fardullah, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Mohammad Saimon Islam, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Rakibur Rahman, Khadigha Akther, Azad Uddin, Shamsul Morshed, Nahid Sultana, Md. Ashraful Alam, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Fataha Nur Robel
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122697
2024 Journal

Evaluation of phytochemical properties and antioxidant activities of different solvent extracts of Paspalum conjugatum leaves growing in Bangladesh

Authors: Fariha Afrose, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Sakil Mahmud, Khodeja Afrin, Kaniz Fatema, Md. Abdus Samad Azad, Monia Jannatul Kubra, Mishion Dev, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.15(8).2320-27
2023 Journal

Computer-aided structure-based molecular characterization of the Canavalia gladiata lectin

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Fataha Nur Robel, Fariha Afrose
Journal: Journal of Noakhalid Science and Technology University
2022 Journal

Evaluation of antioxidant, anthelmintic, cytotoxic, and membrane stabilizing activities of crude leaves extract of Gynura procumbens

Authors: Nahid Sultana, Md. Foysal Chowdhury, Fataha Nur Robel, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: Journal of Noakhalid Science and Technology University
2021 Journal

Water quality of coastal area in Bangladesh: A review

Authors: Fataha Nur Robel, Pranta Sen, Md. Tanvir Hossain, S M Nur Alam
Journal: Journal of Noakhalid Science and Technology University
2021 Journal

Antioxidant and anthelminthic activities of Coccinia indica leaf extracts

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Majharul Islam Sarker, Fataha Nur Robel
Journal: Journal of Noakhalid Science and Technology University
2020 Journal

The single-stranded RNA bacteriophage Qβ adapts rapidly to high temperatures: An evolution experiment

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Toma Yokono, Akiko Kashiwagi
Journal: Viruses
DOI: 10.3390/v12060638
2020 Journal

Phytochemical study and antioxidant properties of aqueous extracts of Murraya paniculata leaf

Authors: Tania Sabnam Binta-Monir, Sadia Afroz, Ishrat Jahan, Tanvir Hossain
Journal: Journal of Applied Life Sciences International
DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i430153
2020 Journal

Antioxidant potential and brine shrimp lethality bioassay of Spilanthes acmella flower extract

Authors: Abdullah Al Ragib, Mohammad Rashedul Karim, Sadia Afroz, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Saiful Alam, Sazaul Morshed Sazib, Tariqul Islam
Journal: Discovery Phytomedicine
DOI: 10.15562/phytomedicine.2020.111
2020 Journal

Evaluation of antioxidant activity and brine shrimp lethality bioassay of Randia dumetorum stem extract

Authors: Mizanul Hassan, Abdullah-Al-Ragib, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Sazaul Morshed Sazib, Muhammad Zukaul Islam
Journal: Nor. Am. Aca. Res.
2019 Journal

Bioethanol production from banana pseudostem by using separate and cocultures of cellulase enzyme with Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Authors: Md. Zahidul Islam, Mohammad Asadullah Asad, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Shujit Chandra Paul, S. M. Asaduzzaman Sujan
Journal: Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
DOI: 10.3923/jest.2019.157.163
2018 Journal

Evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Crotalaria pallida stem extract

Authors: Md. Zahidul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Foysal Hossen, Sanjoy Kumar Mukharjee, Nahid Sultana, Shujit Chandra Paul
Journal: Clinical Phytoscience
DOI: 10.1186/s40816-018-0066-y
2017 Journal

In vitro antioxidant, brine shrimp lethality and antibacterial activities of methanol extract of Trevesia palmata leaves

Authors: Mohammad Tanvir Arifin, Nahid Sultana, Sanjoy Kumar Mukharjee, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: Journal of Noakhali Science and Technology University
2017 Journal

Antioxidant activity of sequentially extracted solvent extracts of Cynodon dactylon growing in coastal area of Bangladesh

Authors: Muhtasim Kader Mukit, Nahid Sultana, Md. Zahidul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
2017 Journal

Antioxidant potential and cytotoxicity of Randia dumetorum Lam. leaf extract

Authors: Abdullah-Al-Ragib, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Javed Hossain, Md. Jakaria
Journal: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy
2017 Journal

Characterization of phytoconstituents and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of silver-extract nanoparticles synthesized from Momordica charantia fruit extract

Authors: Md. Mamun Or Rashid, Kazi Nahid Akhter, Jakir Ahmed Chowdhury, Foysal Hossen, Md. Saddam Hussain, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1843-8
2017 Journal

Phytochemical and biological studies of the Quisqualis indica leaves extracts

Authors: Md. Zahidul Islam, Mamun Sarker, Foysal Hossen, Sanjoy Kumar Mukharjee, Mir Salma Akter, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: Journal of Noakhali Science and Technology University
2016 Journal

Antibacterial activity of polyaniline coated silver nanoparticles synthesized from piper betle leaves extract

Authors: Md. Mamun Or Rashid, Md. Shafiul Islam, Md. Azizul Haque, Md. Arifur Rahman, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdul Hamid
Journal: Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
2016 Journal

In-vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Bougainvillea glabra flower

Authors: Md. Zahidul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Foysal Hossen, Mir Salma Akter, Mohammad Arif Mokamel
Journal: Research Journal of Medicinal Plant
2015 Journal

Antibacterial activity of Areca catechu L. fruit extract loaded silver nanoparticles

Authors: Foysal Hossen, Md. Mamun Or Rashid, Mohammad Morshad Alam, Mir Salma Akter, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Kazi Nahid Akhter
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
2015 Journal

Proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Tagetes erecta lower growing in coastal area of Bangladesh

Authors: Sayema Arefin, Md. Towhidul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: Journal of Global Biosciences
2015 Journal

Proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Tagetes erecta leaves

Authors: Sumaiya Akhter, Md. Towhidul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
2015 Journal

Proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Psidium guajava leaves growing in coastal area of Bangladesh

Authors: Farhana Afroze, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2015 Journal

Phytochemical investigation, antioxidant activity and anthelmintic activity of Mikania micrantha leaves

Authors: Ujjwal Kanti Dev, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Zahidul Islam
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
2015 Journal

Proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Tagetes erecta stems

Authors: Khaleda Akter, Md. Towhidul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2015 Journal

Single-step purification of urease from Canavalia gladiata seeds

Authors: ASM Saem, Md. Tanvir Hossain, DHN Chandan, M. Abdul Mottaleb, M. Taufiq Alam
Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research
DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.6(2).845-49
2015 Journal

Antioxidant, cytotoxicity, membrane stabilization and anthelmintic activity of ethanolic extract of Sarcochlamys pulcherrima leaves

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: International Journal of Green and Herbal Chemistry
2014 Journal

Preparation of uniform-sized agarose beads for affinity chromatography matrix

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, ASM Saem, Md. Shameem Ahsan, M. Taufiq Alam
Journal: The Experiment
2013 Journal

Screening of Bangladeshi vegetables for peroxidase

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdur Rashid, M. Taufiq Alam
Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research
DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.4(5).1934-39
2012 Journal

Accurate pKa calculations for trimethylaminium ion with a variety of basis sets and methods combined with CPCM continuum solvation methods

Authors: M. Abul Kashem Liton, M. Idrish Ali, M. Tanvir Hossain
Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
DOI: 10.1016/j.comptc.2012.08.001
2011 Journal

Purification and characterization of a Ca2+ -dependent novel lectin from Nymphaea nouchali tuber with antiproliferative activities

Authors: Syed Rashel Kabir, Md. Abu Zubair, Md. Nurujjaman, Md. Azizul Haque, Imtiaj Hasan, Md. Farhadul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Anowar Hossain, Md. Abdur Rakib, Mohammad Taufiq Alam, Ranajit Kumar Shaha, Md. Tofazzal Hossain, Yoshinobu Kimura, Nurul Absar
Journal: Bioscience Reports
DOI: 10.1042/BSR20100126
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2025 Conference

Green synthesis of CuO nanoparticles from aqueous extract of Spondias mombin leaves

Authors: Ishrat Jahan, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdus Samad Azad, Muhammed Yusuf Miah
2023 Conference

Analysis of Qbeta phage mutants obtained in high-temperature adaptive evalution experiments (Japanese to English Translation)

Authors: Miki Sato, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Akiko Kashiwagi
2023 Conference

The single-stranded RNA virus evolves quickly by exposing to high temperatures

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Akiko Kashiwagi
2018 Conference

Preparation and characterization of thermally adapted RNA bacteriophage Qbeta

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Akiko Kashiwagi
2018 Conference

Preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro-antioxidant activity of methanolic leaf extract of Cleome hassaleriana

Authors: Md. Rezaul Karim, Abdullah Al Ragib, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Sazaul Morshed Sazib
2016 Conference

Evaluation of antioxidant and antihelmintic activity of Coccidia indica leaves

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Mazharul Islam Sarkar
2016 Conference

Preparation and characterization of silver doped zinc oxide nano composite particles and their structural, morphological, optical, vibrational and antimicrobial properties

Authors: Md. Shahadat Hossain, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Md. Tanvir Hossain, Foysal Hossen, Md. Abdus Samad Azad, Md. Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury, Nigar Sultana Pinky, Farhana Afroz Jui
2016 Conference

Effect of different anion on corrosion behaviour of leaded brass

Authors: Md. Shahedur Rahman, Md. Tanvir Hossain
2016 Conference

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Bougainvillea glabra flower

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Zahidul Islam, Foysal Hossen
2011 Conference

Preparation of an affinity chromatography matrix for the selective purification of the maltose specific lectin

Authors: Tanvir Hossain, Sayed Rashel Kabir, Md. Shameem Ahsan, M. Taufiq Alam
2010 Conference

Isolation, purification and characterization of a lectin from the seeds of Canavalia gladiata (Sword bean)

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, M. Taufiq Alam
2013 Book

Study of peroxidase in vegetables

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain, Md. Abdur Rashid, M. Taufiq Alam
2013 Book

Study of peroxidase in vegetables

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain and Md. Abdur Rashid and M. Taufiq Alam
2012 Book

Preparation of an affinity chromatographic matrix: For selective purification of the maltose specific lectin

Authors: Md. Tanvir Hossain
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Course Content

Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology II, Fuel Technology, Chromatographic Analysis, Metallurgy, Instrumental Methods of Analysis I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

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Masters - 2022-23

Delwar Hossain

Current Student

Thesis Title: Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles, CuO-ZnO, and ZnO-TiO2 Nanocomposites Using Baccaurea ramiflora Leaf Extract and a Comparative Study of Methylene Blue and Congo Red Dye Degradation

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Masters - 2022-23

Iffat Ara

Current Student

Thesis Title: Comparison of extraction methods and the effect of drying conditions on phytochemical content and antioxidant activity in Coccinia indica

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Masters - 2021-22

Md. Atikur Rahman

Thesis Title: Facile synthesis and characterization of pure and multi-metal doped ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced antibacterial and photocatalytic properties

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Masters - 2021-22

Raju Ahmed

Thesis Title: Assessment of water quality of Feni river

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Masters - 2021-22

Ayesha Siddika

Thesis Title: Phytochemical screening and comparative antioxidant activity of Albizia lucidior leaf extracts using different solvents

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Masters - 2021-22

Ram Krishna Majumder

Thesis Title: Assessment of seasonal fluctuatioins in water quality and associated human health risks in Feni district

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Masters - 2021-22

Shahidul Islam

Thesis Title: Evaluation of in-vitro antioxidant activity of crude ethanol extract from Ilex aquifolium leaves and the impact of drying temperatures

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Masters - 2020-21

Md. Rakibur Rahman

Thesis Title: Synthesis of zinc-manganese doped cobalt ferrite magnetic nanoparticles by co-precipitation method and adsorption study of Congo red and Rhodamine b dyes

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Masters - 2020-21

Md. Raihan Uddin

Thesis Title: Studies on structural, optical, magnetic, and electrical properties of Mg substituted Zn ferrite nanoparticle

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Masters - 2018-19

Shovodip Dhar

Thesis Title: Source identification of toxic metals in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and their impact on human risk in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Masters - 2018-19

Mohammad Shakil Ahamed

Thesis Title: Characterization, seasonal variation & health risk assessment through exposure to heavy metals (Cr, Ni, Pb, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn) in PM2.5 in the capital city Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Masters - 2018-19

Subrata Chowdhury

Thesis Title: Seasonal variation of potential trace and toxic elements in airborne particulate matters (PM2.5) in Dhaka city and their impact on human health

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Shahed Rahman

Thesis Title: Effect of different anions on corrosion behaviour of Leaded Brass

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Department

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Noakhali Science and Technology University