Mr. Asifur Rahman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Asifur Rahman | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Asifur Rahman | Uttara University | Bangladesh

Asifur Rahman is a Lecturer in Chemistry at Uttara University, Bangladesh, with an MSc and BSc in Organic Chemistry and Chemistry from Khulna University. His research focuses on composite nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and environmental remediation. Rahman has a proven track record of significant contributions to the field, particularly in nanomaterials synthesis for photocatalysis and dye degradation.

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🎓Academic and Professional Background

Asifur Rahman holds an MSc and BSc in Organic Chemistry and Chemistry from Khulna University. His academic journey has been deeply rooted in composite nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and environmental remediation. He is currently a Lecturer in Chemistry at Uttara University, where he continues to contribute to both teaching and research. During his internship at Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI), he honed his analytical skills by working with advanced instruments like HPLC, GC, and ICP-OES. For his exceptional research, he was awarded the prestigious NST Fellowship.

đź§Ş Areas of Research

Asifur Rahman specializes in Nanomaterials Synthesis, Photocatalysis, Environmental Remediation, Catalysis, and Electrochemistry. His research is dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for addressing energy challenges and pollutant remediation, contributing significantly to the advancement of nanomaterials synthesis and environmental chemistry.

🔬 Research Contributions

Asifur has made notable contributions to the field of chemistry. His research on manganese-doped copper ferrite nanoparticles, published in Results in Chemistry (2024), emphasizes the creation of nanomaterials for photocatalytic dye degradation, offering innovative and eco-friendly approaches to waste management. In addition, he co-authored a health risk assessment study on iodine exposure in Bangladesh, which was published in Biological Trace Element Research (2022), addressing critical public health issues. Currently, he is working on a review paper that explores synthesis routes and the catalytic applications of reduced graphene oxide (rGO), with the goal of fostering the development of eco-friendly catalytic materials.

🏅 Key Achievements

Asifur has received the NST Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding research contributions. His practical expertise was further enhanced during an internship at TICI, where he gained hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and ICP-OES. Additionally, his impactful studies have been published in prestigious journals, including Results in Chemistry and Biological Trace Element Research.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Reduced Graphene Oxide – CeO2 Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Dye Degradation

Authors: Asifur Rahman, Jannatul Naime, Ahsan Habib, S.M. Imran Ali, Md. Mahiuddin, Kaykobad Md Rezaul Karim

Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics

Year: 2024

Manganese doped copper ferrite nanoparticles: A promising approach for organic dye elimination under light irradiation

Authors: Md. Mosabberul Haque, Asifur Rahman, Md. Shafiul Islam Shahin, Md. Ahsan Habib, Md. Abu Rayhan Khan, Md. Mahiuddin, Minhaj Uddin Monir, Kaykobad Md. Rezaul Karim

Journal: Results in Chemistry

Year: 2024

Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment of Iodine Exposure in Bangladesh

Authors: P.K. Dhar, Shishir Kumar Dey, Asifur Rahman, Md Abu Sayed, Mosummath Hosna Ara

Journal: Biological Trace Element Research

Year: 2023

Prof. Shoou-Jinn Chang, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Shoou-Jinn Chang, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

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🎓Educational Background

Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, awarded in August 1989. His major was Solid State Electronics, with minors in Quantum Electronics and Circuit Design. His dissertation was titled “Studies of molecular beam epitaxially grown GexSi1-x/Si strained layer superlattice.” He also earned an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in August 1985 and a B.S. degree from National Cheng Kung University in June 1983.

🏢Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Chang is a Chair Professor at NCKU (since August 2015) and serves as the Director of the Semiconductor Research Center at NCKU (since August 2008). He has held the position of Honorary Professor at Changchun University of Science and Technology in China since February 2002. Previously, he was a Professor at NCKU (1998-2015) and the Director of the Institute of Microelectronics (2008-2011). Dr. Chang has also been a Visiting Scholar at several prestigious institutions, including RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Waseda University in Japan, and the University of Tokyo.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Chang’s research focuses on Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronic Devices, and Nanotechnology. His work in these fields has led to numerous publications and significant contributions to the scientific community.

🏆Awards and Honors

Dr. Chang has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Engineer’s Award from the Chinese Engineering Society in 1999, the Marubun Research Foundation Exchange Award in 2000, and the Outstanding Research Award from NSC/MOST, TAIWAN in 2004 and 2014. He was recognized with the Outstanding Professor Award by the Chinese Electrical Engineering Society in 2007 and the Technology Achievement Award from the IEEE Tainan Section in 2012. In addition, he received the Excellent Academic-Industry Collaboration Award from MOST in 2013 and has been honored as a SPIE Fellow (2013), OSA Fellow (2013), and IEEE Fellow (2014).

Publications Top Noted📑 

Synthesis and characterization of an oxygen-controlled CuO/SnO2 sensor for NO2 detection

Authors: Shi, Z.-H., Hsiao, Y.-J., Chang, S.-P., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

Year: 2024

TiO2-based nitrogen dioxide gas sensor with transparent ordered micro-hollow bump structure prepared by 3D heterogeneous integration technology

Authors: Yeh, Y.-M., Chang, S.-J., Fang, S.-Y., Hsueh, T.-J.

Journal: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing

Year: 2024

Thermal oxidation CuO nanowire gas sensor for ozone detection applications

Authors: Lai, L.-T., Hsueh, H.-T., Chiu, C.-H., Cheng, T.-C., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators Reports

Year: 2024

Improved Production Rates of Hydrogen Generation and Carbon Dioxide Reduction Using Gallium Nitride with Nickel Oxide Nanofilm Capping Layer as Photoelectrodes for Photoelectrochemical Reaction

Authors: Sheu, C.-Y., Tu, S.-S., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: ACS Omega

Year: 2024

A co-planarized common cathode Micro-LED display that is produced using planarization and a copper process

Authors: Chen, Y., Chang, S., Hsueh, T.

Journal: IEEE Electron Device Letters

Year: 2024

Investigation of Microstructure and Photoluminescence of Ce3+/Eu3+ Codoped KZnPO4 Phosphors

Authors: Qi, G.-P., Lai, H.S., Chang, S.-J., Yang, R.-Y.

Journal: Sensors and Materials

Year: 2024