Faculty Profile

Dr Mohammed Mastabur Rahman

Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Chemical Engineering & Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801711739130
  • Email: mrahman-cep@sust.edu, mrahmanbsb@gmail.com

Biography

Mohammed Mastabur Rahman obtained Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree in Chemical Technology and Polymer Science (CTPS) from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh in 1997. After completion his BSc Engineering degree he was appointed as a faculty in the same department. He completed Master of Engineering in 2005 under Monoboshu Scholarship at the department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Japan. He completed PhD in 2011 under MiUR Fellowship (Ministry of Education and Research, Italy) at the department of Science and Technology of Materials, University of Turin, Italy. From then Dr. Mohammed Mastabur Rahman is working as a faculty at the department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science (CEPS), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD-2010), Design and Synthesis of Functionalized Carbon Materials with well Defined Architecture, Science and Technology of Materials, University of Turin, Italy
  • Master of Engineering (2005), Synthesis and Characterization of CaMgSi2O6: Eu2+ Phosphors by Electrostatic Deposition Using Polycations, Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Saga University, Japan
  • Bachelor of Science (Engineering) (1997), Department of Chemical Technology and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh,

Research Interests

  • High surface area nanostructured materials
  • Organic inorganic hybrid materials
  • Photocatalysts
  • Polymer composites
  • Conducting polymer composites

Active Research Project

  • 1. Synthesis of conductive polymer composite for electrochemical energy storage application” Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information & Statistics (BANBEIS), The Ministry of Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2020-23- PS20191250)
  • 2. Synthesis of graphene based conductive polymer ternary nanocomposite for supercapacitor application, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Research Center (AS/2022/1/04)
  • 3. Preparation of conducting polymer based composite materials for energy storage and/or photocatalytic applications, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Research Center (AS/2020/1/21)

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Improvement of mechanical and electrical properties of polymer composites using carbon nanofibers, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Research Center (AS/2019/1/15)
  • 2. Development and characterization of electrically conductive polymer composite, and their optimization, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Research Center (AS/2018/2/21)
  • 3. Activated carbon (AC) promoted ZnO/TiO2-carbon composites: optimization of preparation parameters and photo- catalytic activities,Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Research Center (AS/2017/16)
  • 4. Rheological Behavior of Jute Fiber Reinforced Polyolefin Composite, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (EAS-02,2017-2018)
  • 5. Rheological behavior of jute fiber reinforced high density polyethylene composite, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (EAS-18, 2016-2017)
  • 6. Investigation on jute reinforced polypropylene composites, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Research Center (AS/2015/07)
  • 7. Conversion of non-biodegradable polymers into degradable ones under biotic or abiotic conditions, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (EAS-431, 2014-2015)
  • 8. Investigation on the effect of composition, energy band and crystal parameters on the dye-degradation efficiency of photocatalytic systems, Ministry of Science and Technology,Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh( EAS-335, 2013-2014)
  • 9. Treatment of dye-containing wastewater by photocatalysis in batch and CSTR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (EAS-796/1(6), 2012-2013)

External Affiliations

  • Member, IEB (Institute of Engineer’s Bangladesh)
  • Member, Bangladesh Chemical Society
  • Elected Syndicate member, SUST
  • President, bdSTEM, SUST
  • Director, Centre of Excellence, SUST

Journal Publications

  • 1. Md Salatul Islam Mozumder , S. M. Hasan Shahriar Rahat , Md. Mirazul Islam , Farian Mehjabin, Faiaj Mahmud, Roni Basak, Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Model development and process evaluation for algal growth and lipid production, Biochemical Engineering Journal 212 (2024) 109485
  • 2. Md Mostafizur Rahman, Md Rayhan Hossen, Iftidul Alam, Md Habibur Rahman, Omar Faruk, Macid Nurbas, Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Synthesis of hexagonal boron nitride based PANI/h-BN and PANI-PPy/h- BN nanocomposites for efficient supercapacitors,Journal of Alloys and Compounds 947 (2023) 169471
  • 3. Rahman, M. M., Chowdhury, I. and Rahman, M. M., Variation of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composites with the Additives Content: An Empirical Mathematical Modeling Study ,J. Sci. Res. 13 (2), 611-621, 2021
  • 4. Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Diti Rani Sarker, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Muhammed Omar Faruk, Enhancement of electrical conductivity of polyaniline synthesized by using carbon nanofiber, The Journal of Scientific Research, 13 (1), 243-252 (2021)
  • 5. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Tanvir Mahtab, M. Zobayer Bin Mukhlish, M. O. Faruk and Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Enhancement of electrical properties of metal doped polyaniline synthesized by different doping techniques, Polymer Bulletin (doi.org/10.1007/s00289-020-03389-9)
  • 6. M. M. Rahman, C. Saha, N. Y. Monika and M. T. Uddin, Tailoring the photocatalytic efficiency of activated carbon doped commercial ZnO on Rhodamine-B dye. International Journal of Integrated Sciences & Technology, 3, (2018)67-72
  • 7. H Chowdhury, M M Rahman, M T Uddin and M M Rahman, Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composite using Filler, Modifier and Reinforcement. IOP Conf. Series: Journal of Physics: Conf. Series 1086 (2018) 012003
  • 8. Federico Cesano, Sara Cravanzola, Mohammed Mastabur Rahman and Domenica Scarano, Interplay between Fe-titanate nanotube fragmentation and catalytic decomposition of C2H4: Formation of C/TiO2 hybrid interface. Inorganics (2018) 6, 55
  • 9. F. Cesano, M. M. Rahman, F. Bardellia, A. Damin and D. Scarano, Magnetic hybrid carbon via graphitization of polystyrene-co-divinylbenzene: morphology, structure and adsorption properties. ChemistrySelect, 1, (2016) 2536 – 2541
  • 10. M. M. Rahman, D. Roy and M.S. H. Mukit, Comparative study on the degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) and Rhodamine-B (RB) dyes under UV and visible light using bare and thermally treated commercial and doped TiO2/ZnO photocatalysts. International Journal of Integrated Sciences & Technology, 2, (2015) 34-38
  • 11. M. J. Uddin, M.M. Alam, M. A. Islam, S. R. Snigda, S. Das, M. M. Rahman, M. N. Uddin, C. A. Morris, R. D. Gonzalez, U. Diebold, T. J. Dickens and O. I. Okoli, Tailoring the photocatalytic reaction rate of a nanostructured TiO2 matrix using additional gas phase oxygen. International Nano Letters, 3:16, (2013)
  • 12. M. Z Mukhlish, F. Najnin, M. M. Rahman, M. J. Uddin, Photocatalytic Degradation of Different Dyes Using TiO2 with High Surface Area: a Kinetic Study. J. Sci. Res., 5 (2), (2013) 301-314
  • 13. M. M. Rahman, F. A. Choudhury, M. D. Hossain, M. N. Chowdhury, S. Mohsin, M. M.Hasan, A comparative study on the photocatalytic degradation of industrial dyes using modified commercial and synthesized TiO2 photocatalysts. Journal of Chemical Engineering, IEB, ChE27 (2), (2012)65-71
  • 14. M. J. Uddin, M.A. Islam, S. A. Haque, S. Hasan, M. S.A.Alam and M. M. Rahman, Preparation of Nanostructured TiO2-based photocatalyst by controlling the calcining temperature and pH. International Nano Letters, 2:19, (2012)
  • 15. F. Cesano, M. M. Rahman, S. Bertarione, J. G. Vitillo, D. Scarano and A. Zecchina, Design of porous carbons through zinc volatile templating phases. CARBON, 5 0, (2 0 1 2 ) 2 0 4 5 –2 0 6 0
  • 16. F. Cesano, S. Bertarione, A. Piovano, G. Agostini, M.M. Rahman, E. Groppo, F. Bonino, D. Scarano, C. Lamberti, S. Bordiga, L. Montanari, L. Bonoldi, R. Millini and A. Zecchina, Model oxide supported MoS2 HDS catalysts: structure and surface properties. Catalysis Science & technology, 1, (2011) 123-136
  • 17. M. M. Rahman, M. S. I. Mozumder, M. A. Islam, M. J. Uddin, M. A. Rashid, M. E. Haque, Preparation and Preliminary Study on Irradiated and Thermally Treated Polypropylene (PP) - Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Composite. J. Sci. Res., 3 (3), (2011) 471-479
  • 18. M.M. Rahman, F. Cesano, F. Bardelli, D. Scarano and A. Zecchina,Hybrid SnO2/carbon composites: from foams to films by playing with the reaction conditions. Catalysis Today 150, (2010) 84–90
  • 19. M.R. Khan, M. M . Rahman, M. S. I. Mozumder, M. J. Uddin and M. A. Islam, Adsorption behavior of reactive dye from aqueous phase on activated carbon. Polish J. Chem., 83, (2009) 1365–1378
  • 20. M. W. Rahman, M. E. Haque, M. M. Rahman, M. Z. Abedin, Improvement of Physico-Mechanical Properties of Radiation Vulcanised Natural Rubber Latex Films by Adding Urea. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 48: (2009) 696–700
  • 21. T. Kida, K. Motoori, H. Abe, M.M. Rahman, M. Akiyama and M. Nagano, Preparation of Eu-Doped SrAl2O4 Phosphor Films from Self-Assembled Polycation/Hydroxide Multilayer Films. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 155 (10), (2008) J274-J277
  • 22. M.M. Rahman, T. Kida, M. Nagano and M.R. Khan, Effect of Polymer Cations on Photoluminescence Properties of Blue Emitting Alkaline-Earth Metals and Silicon Based Phosphors. Polish J. Chem., 81, (2007) 249–255
  • 23. T. Kida, M.M. Rahman, and M. Nagano, Synthesis of Blue-Emitting CaMgSi2O6 :Eu2+ Phosphor Using an Electrostatic Self-Assembly Deposition Method. J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 89 [5], (2006) 1492–1498
  • 24. T. Kida, M.M. Rahman, and M. Nagano, Preparation of CaMgSi2O6 :Eu2+ Phosphor Films by a Layer-by-Layer Deposition Method. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 153 (4), (2006) H82-H85

Conference

  • 1. Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Md. Minhazur Rahman and M. Mastabur Rahman, Optimization of Charging Parameters for Supercapacitor, 7th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education School of Applied sciences & Technology, SUST, Sylhet, 2023
  • 2. Rahman, M. M., Hossen, M.R., Alam, I. Hridoy, A. H., Khan, M.M.R. and Rahman, M. M., Synthesis of Conductive Co-polymers and its composite for Asymmetric Hybrid Supercapacitor, 1st International Conference in Physical Sciences 2022, SUST, Bangladesh, 2022
  • 3. Ahsan Habib, Md Mostafizur Rahman, M. Shamim Akhter and M. Mastabur Rahman, Effect of Admixture on the Properties of Sand Cement /Concrete Block, 6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE),Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 26-28 February 2021, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • 4. Utsab Roy Ayan,Mohammed Mastabur Rahman and Muhammed Omar Faruk, Electrical properties of polyaniline film coated indium tin oxide prepared by dip-coating technique,6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE),Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 26-28 February 2021, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • 5. Diti Rani Sarker, Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Md. Mostafizur Rahman and Muhammed Omar Faruk, Improvement of electrical properties of synthesized polyaniline-carbon nanofiber composite, 6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE),Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 26-28 February 2021, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • 6. Mohammed Mastabur Rahman, Biplob Sen, Asheka Arafa, Mohammad Rakib Hossain, Tailoring the photocatalytic efficiency of activated carbon doped commercial TiO2 photocatalyst on Methylene Blue, Rhodamine-B & Crystal Violet dyes under visible light source,5th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE),Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 25-27 January 2019, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • 7. Mousumi Rani Bepari, Atmaza Afrin, Mostafizur Rahman and M. Mastabur Rahman, Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite, 5th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE),Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 25-27 January 2019, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • 8. M. M. Rahman, C. Saha and N. Y. Monika, Tailoring the photocatalytic efficiency of laboratory made activated carbon doped thermally treated commercial ZnO photocatalyst on Rhodamine-B. 2nd International Conference on "Physics for Sustainable Development and Technology (ICPSDT-2017)”, 10-11 December 2017 Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Bangladesh.
  • 9. M. M. Rahman, M.S.H.Mukit and D. Roy, Comparative study on the degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) and Rhodamine-B (RB) dyes under UV and visible light using bare and thermally treated commercial and doped TiO2/ZnO photocatalysts, Conference Proceeding, International Conference on Materials Chemistry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 6-8 December2014, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 10. M. M. Rahman, F. A. Choudhury, M. D. Hossain, M. N. Chowdhury, S. Mohsin, M. M.Hasan,, A Comparative study on the photocatalytic degradation of industrial dyes using modified commercial and synthesized TiO2 under UV and visible light, Proceedings of the Annual Paper Meet on Chemical Engineering APM 2012, 13 October, IEB, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 2012.
  • 11. F. Cesano, M. M. Rahman, S. Jain, D. Scarano, A. Zecchina, Tailoring the porosity of high surface area carbons by playing with the concentration of the Lewis acid precursor, Conference Proceedings, Nanotec10, 1-4 september,. International Conference on Nanotechnology in Carbon and Related Materials, Oxford, UK, 2010.
  • 12. F. Bardelli, M. M. Rahman, F. Cesano, A. Damin, D. Scarano and A. Zecchina, Carbon structures induced by ir-laser irradiation and combined catalysts on polysytirene-divinyilbenzene. Conference Proceedings, 9-12 June 2009, (INSTM 2009), Green Park Resort, Tirrenia (PI).Italy.
  • 13. F. Cesano, M. M. Rahman, S. Jain, D. Scarano, A. Zecchina, Designing porosity of high surface area porous carbons coming from ZnCl2-catalyzed furfuryl alcohol polymers. Conference Proceedings T3- (630), Carbon 2009 (June 14-1), Biarritz, France.
  • 14. M. M. Rahman, F. Cesano, D. Scarano and A. Zecchina, Hybrid SnO2/carbon composites: from foams to conductive films. Conference Proceedings T5- (B4-2:629), Carbon 2009(June 14-19), Biarritz, France.
  • 15. F. Cesano, M. M. Rahman, S. Jain, D. Scarano, A. Zecchina, Designing porosity of high surface area porous carbons coming from ZnCl2-catalyzedfurfuryl alcohol polymers. Conference Proceedings (P-A-01), Carbocat-III, 3. International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis, Berlin, Germany (2008).
  • 16. M. M. Rahman, F. Cesano, D. Scarano and A. Zecchina, Hybrid SnO2/carbon composites: from foams to films by playing with the reaction conditions. Conference Proceedings (P-A-11),Carbocat-III, 3. International Symposium on Carbon for Catalysis, Berlin, Germany (2008).
  • 17. T. Kida, H. Abe, M. M. Rahman, M. Nagano, Luminescence properties of SrAl2O4:Eu2+ phosphor prepared by using electrostatic self-assembly deposition technique. Proceedings of the International Conference “Pacifichem 2005”, Hawaii, USA, 18 Dec., 2005
  • 18. T. Kida, H. Abe, M. M. Rahman, M. Nagano, Luminescence properties of SrAl2O4:Eu2+ phosphor prepared by using electrostatic self-assembly deposition technique. Proceedings of the International Conference “Pacifichem 2005”, Hawaii, USA, 18 Dec., 2005
  • 19. M.M. Rahman, T. Kida, and M. Nagano, (Saga U)/, Preparation of blue emitting phosphor using deposition method. Workbook of the Annual Meeting of the Ceramic Society of Japan, Okinawa University, Japan. 2005 (2E05), 22-24 March 2005.
  • 20. M.M. Rahman, T. Kida, and M. Nagano, Synthesis of efficient blue emitting CaMgSi2O6: Eu2+ phosphor by a wet-chemical method. Proceedings of the Autumn Common Experimental Speech Ceremony of Japan Ceramic Association, Kitakyushu Technological Centre, Japan 17 December, 2004.

Teaching

  • # Principles of Polymerization
  • # Science and Engineering of Materials
  • # Electrochemical Engineering
  • # Polymer Characterization and Properties
  • # Polymer Processing and Applications

Awards & Recognition

  • ʘ Chancellor’s Gold Medal, the highest talent and greatest achievement recognition, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, 1997
  • ʘ Vice Chancellor’s Medal (Silver Medal), the talent of the year, 1997
  • ʘ Monoboshu Scholar Award-2003, Master of Engineering Fellowship Program, Ministry of Education, Japan.
  • ʘ Sasagawa Scientific Research Grant Award (Project number 17-118), Japan, 2004
  • ʘ MiUR Fellowship, Ph.D. Program, Ministry of Education and Research, Italy, 2007

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. # Two PhD students
  • 2. # One Masters thesis student
  • 3. # More than 30 undergraduate thesis students