Faculty Profile

Dr Md Tamez Uddin

Professor & Head

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Chemical Engineering & Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone:
  • Email: mtuddin-cep@sust.edu, mtuddin_cep@yahoo.com

Biography

Dr. Md. Tamez Uddin received his B.Sc. Engineering in Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (2002), his M. Sc. Engineering jointly from University of Bordeaux, France and University of Augsburg, Germany (2010), and his Ph.D. jointly from University of Bordeaux, France and Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany (2013). He is currently a professor in the department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. His research interests are the development synthesis of advanced materials for energy conversion and environmental remediation. Particular interests are the development and synthesis of semiconducting nanoparticles for various application such as photocatalysis for wastewater treatment and sensor for monitoring evironmental toxics. He is also interested in the treatment of water and wastewater by adsorption process.

Education

  • PhD (10/2010-9/2013), FunctionalMaterials for Energy, Information Technology and Health, Institute of Molecular Science, University of Bordeaux 1, France and Department of Material Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
  • M. Sc. Engg.(10/2008-9/2010), Functionalized Advanced Materials and Engineering (FAME an Erasmus Mundus Master Programme), Institute of Physics, University of Augsburg, Germany and Institute of Molecular Science, University of Bordeaux 1, France
  • B. Sc. Engg. (1996-1999), Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Development and synthesis of advanced materials for energy conversion and environmental pollution monitoring and remediation
  • Photocatalytic water splitting, hydrogen generation and CO2 reduction, organic pollutants degradation.
  • Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of nanomaterials as catalysts
  • Preparation and characterization of activated carbon and evolution their adsorption capacity for the treatment of water and wastewater.
  • Development of biosorbents for wastewater treatment by adsorption process.

Active Research Project

  • 1. Metal-sulfide based photocatalysts modified with RuO2 for enhanced decomposition of organic pollutants under visible light.
  • 2. Hydrothermal synthesis of Z-scheme CdS/WO3 photocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organics under visible light

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Semiconductor Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Photocatalysis and Their Applications in Environmental Clean-Up, Fund granted by Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
  • 2. Development of Heterostructure Photocatalysts for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Aqueous Solution, Fund granted by Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
  • 3. Semiconductor Photocatalytic Process: A sustainable Technology for the Treatment of Textile Dye Containing Wastewater, Fund granted by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 4. Mesoporous activated carbon from lignocelluloses materials: Preparation, characterization and application as a potential adsorbent for the treatment of textile dye-contaminated wastewater, Fund granted 125,000 by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 5. Preparation of nanocomposite photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes, Fund granted by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 6. Enhancement of an Advanced Teaching – Learning System for Undergraduate and Master Program on Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science” (Project Code: CP # 6210). Fund granted by Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
  • 7. Development of Efficient Electrochemical Sensor Based on Metal Oxide semiconductor Nanoparticles for Environmental Monitoring, Fund granted by Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information & Statistics (BANBEIS), Ministry of Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
  • 8. Development of heterostructure metal oxide nanoparticles for electrochemical sensor and photocatalytic degradation of organics, Fund granted by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

External Affiliations

  • Member, Erasmus Mundus Alumni.

Journal Publications

  • 1. M. Z. B. Mukhlish, S. Hossain, M. A. Rahman, M. T. Uddin, Kinetic and equilibrium studies of the activated carbon prepared from jackfruit leaves for the adsorption of methyl orange, Desalination and Water Treatment, 256(2022) 253–264
  • 2. Md. Tamez Uddin, Md. Rukanuzzaman, Md. Akhtarul Islam, Enhanced adsorption performance of activated carbon prepared from peanut shell for the adsorption of dyes from aqueous solution, 280 (2022) 60–75
  • 3. Md. Tamez Uddin, Muhammad Zobayer Bin Mukhlish, Md. Rifat Hossain Patwary, A novel magnetically separable CoFe2O4/SnO2 composite photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution, Desalination and Water Treatment, 212 (2021) 311–322.
  • 4. M. Z. B. Mukhlish, S. Hossain, M. A. Rahman, M. T. Uddin, Kinetic and equilibrium studies of the activated carbon prepared from jackfruit leaves for the adsorption of methyl orange, Desalination and Water Treatment, 256(2022) 253–264
  • 5. M. A. Islam, M. A. Chowdhury, M. S I Mozumder, M. T. Uddin, Langmuir adsorption kinetics in liquid media: interface reaction model, ACS Omega, 6(2021)14481
  • 6. 2. M. M. Alam, M. T. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, Abdullah M. Asiri, M. A. Islam, A reliable electrochemical sensor developed based on ZnO/SnO₂ nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrode, Advances in Biochips, 2(2021) 24-34
  • 7. M.M. Alam, M. T. Uddin, A. M. Asiri, M. M. Rahman, M.A. Islam, Electrochemical detection of cholesterol in a buffer solution with a glassy carbon electrode doctored by ZnO/SnO2/RuO2 nanomaterials, Research Square, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-227092/v1
  • 8. M.M. Alam, M. T. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, A. M. Asiri, M.A. Islam, An Alternative Electrochemical Approach to Detect 4-Nitrophenylhydrazine With ZnO/SnO2 Nanoparticles Decorated Glassy Carbon Electrode,
  • 9. M.M. Alam, Mohammed M. Rahman, M. T. Uddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Inamuddin, Muhammad Tariq Saeed Chani, M.A. Islam, Development of L-glutamic acid biosensor with ternary ZnO/NiO/ Al2O3 nanoparticles, Journal of Luminescence 227 (2020) 117528
  • 10. M.M. Alam, M.T. Uddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Md Rabiul Awual, M.A. Fazal, Mohammed M. Rahman, M.A. Islam, Fabrication of selective L-glutamic acid sensor in electrochemical technique from wet-chemically prepared RuO2 doped ZnO nanoparticles, Materials Chemistry and Physics 251 (2020) 123029.
  • 11. M.M. Alam, M.T. Uddin , Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman, M.A. Islam, Detection of L-Tyrosine by electrochemical method based on binary mixed CdO/SnO2 nanoparticles, Measurement, 163(2020) 107990
  • 12. M.M. Alam, M. T. Uddin, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman, M.A. Islam, Development of reproducible thiourea sensor with binary SnO2/V2O5 nanomaterials by electrochemical method, Arabian Journal of Chemistry 13 (2020) 5406–5416.
  • 13. M.T. Uddin, M.M. Alam, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman, M.A. Islam, Electrochemical detection of 2-nitrophenol using a heterostructure ZnO/RuO2 nanoparticle modified glassy carbon electrode, RSC Advances, 10(2020) 122
  • 14. Md. Tamez Uddin, Md. Enamul Hoque, Mitun Chandra Bhoumick, Facile one-pot synthesis of heterostructure SnO2/ZnO photocatalyst for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic dye, RSC Advances, 10(2020) 23554.
  • 15. Md. Mahmud Alam, Muhammad Zobayer Bin Mukhlish, Ayesha Tazrin, Nahida Akter Jui, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman, Md. Akhtarul Islam, Md. Tamez Uddin, A novel highly selective electrochemical chlorobenzene sensor based on ternary oxide RuO2/ZnO/TiO2 nanocomposites, RSC Advances 10(2020) 32532-32547
  • 16. M. M. Alam, Abdullah M. Asiri, M. T. Uddin, Mohammed M. Rahman, M. A. Islama, An alternative electrochemical approach for toluene detection with ZnO/MgO/Cr2O3 nanofibers on a glassy carbon electrode for environmental monitoring, RSC Advances 10(2020) 44641–44653
  • 17. M.M Alam, M. M. Rahman, M.T Uddin, A. M. Asiri, J. Uddin, M.A. Islam, Fabrication of enzyme-less folic acid sensor probe based on facile ternary doped Fe2O3/NiO/Mn2O3 nanoparticles, Current Research in Biotechnology, 2(2020)176
  • 18. Md. Mostafizur Rahman,· Md. Minhazul Islam, · Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan, · Huei Ruey Ong,·Md. Tamez Uddin,· Md. Akhtarul Islam, IBA‑modified gypsum‑containing epoxy resin coating for rebar: corrosion performance and bonding characteristics, International Journal of Plastics Technology, 23(2019)20–28.
  • 19. M. M. Alam, Abdullah M. Asiri, M. T. Uddin, Inamuddin, M. A. Islam, Md. Rabiul Awual and Mohammed M. Rahman, One-step wet-chemical synthesis of ternary ZnO/CuO/Co3O4 nanoparticles for sensitive and selective melamine sensor development, New Journal of Chemistry, 43(2019) 4849- 4858.
  • 20. M. M. Alam, Abdullah M. Asiri, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam, Md. Rabiul Awual and Mohammed M. Rahman, Detection of uric acid based on doped ZnO/Ag2O/Co3O4 nanoparticle loaded glassy carbon, New Journal of Chemistry, 43(2019) 8651-8659.
  • 21. H. Chowdhury, M. M, Rahman, M. T. Uddin, Improvement of mechanical properties of polypropylene composite using filler, modifier and reinforcement, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series 1086 (2018) 012003
  • 22. T. Ahmed, W. Noor, O. Faruk, M. C Bhoumick, M. T. Uddin, Removal of methylene blue (MB) from waste water by adsorption on jackfruit leaf powder (JLP) in continuously stirred tank reactor, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series 1086 (2018) 012012
  • 23. O. R. Das, M. T. Uddin, M. M. Rahman and M. C. Bhoumick, Highly active carbon supported Sn/SnO2 photocatalysts for degrading organic dyes, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series, 1086(2018) 012011
  • 24. M. M. Alam, A. M. Asiri, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam, M. M. Rahman, Wet-chemically prepared low-dimensional ZnO/Al2O3/Cr2O3 nanoparticles for xanthine sensor development using an electrochemical method, RSC Advances, 8(2018) 12562–12572
  • 25. 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, Int. j. Integ. Sci. Tech. 3(2018) 67-72
  • 26. M. A. Rahman, N. Rahman, M. T. Uddin and M. A. Islam, Treatment of Rhodamine B Contaminated Wastewater Using Lagerstroemia SpeciosaLeaf: A Potential Low Cost Adsorbent, Int. j. Integ. Sci. Tech. 3(2018) 44-52.
  • 27. M. M. Alam, Abdullah M. Asiri, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam and Mohammed M. Rahman, Wet-chemically prepared low-dimensional ZnO/Al2O3/Cr2O3 nanoparticles for xanthine sensor development using an electrochemical method, RSC Advances 8(2018) 12562–12572
  • 28. M. M. Alam, Abdullah M. Asiri, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam and Mohammed M. Rahman, In-situ Glycine Sensor Development Based ZnO/Al2O3/Cr2O3 Nanoparticles, Chemistry Select 3(2018), 11460– 11468.
  • 29. M. M. Rahman, M. M. R. Khan, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam, Textile Effluent Treatment Plant Sludge: Characterization and Utilization in Building Materials, Arab. J. Sci. Eng.42 (2017)1435–1442
  • 30. M. T. Uddin, M. A. Rahman, M. Rukanuzzaman, M. A. Islam, A Potential Low Cost Adsorbent for the Removal of Cationic Dyes from Aqueous Solutions, Applied Water Science 7(2017)2831–2842.
  • 31. M. T. Uddin, Y. Nicolas, C. Olivier, W. Jaegermann, N. Rockstroh, H. Junge and T. Toupance, Band alignment investigations of heterostructure NiO/TiO2 nanomaterials used as efficient heterojunction earth-abundant metal oxide photocatalysts for hydrogen production, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(2017) 19279--19288
  • 32. M. T. Uddin, Y. Sultana, M. A. Islam, Nano-sized SnO2 Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization and Their Application for the Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye, Journal of Scientific Research 8(2016) 399-411.
  • 33. M. M. Rahman, M. A. Islam, M. T. Uddin, Excellent Durability of Epoxy Modified Mortars in Corrosive Environments, J. Polymer Engineering 36(2015) 79–85
  • 34. M. T. Uddin, Y. Nicolas, C. Olivier, L. Servant, T. ToupanceS. Li, A. Klein, W. Jaegermann. Improved photocatalytic activity in RuO2–ZnO nanoparticulate heterostructures due to inhomogeneous space charge effects, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 17(2015), 5090-5102
  • 35. M. T. Uddin, O. Babot, L. Thomas, C. Olivier, M. Redaelli, M D’Arienzo, F. Morazzoni, W. Jaegermann, N. Rockstroh, H. Junge, T. Toupance, New Insights into the Photocatalytic Properties of RuO2/TiO2 Mesoporous Heterostructures for Hydrogen Production and Organic Pollutant Photodecomposition, Journal of Physical Chemistry: C 119 (2015) 7006 – 7015
  • 36. P. Saha, M. Z. Hossain, M. S. I. Mozumder, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam, J. Hoinkis, S. A. Deowan, E. Drioli, A. Figoli, MBR Technology for Textile Wastewater Treatment: First Experience in Bangladesh, Membrane Water Treatment, Vol. 5 (2014) 197-205
  • 37. BOOK CHAPTER: M. T. Uddin, Y. Nicolas, C. Olivier, T. Toupance, (2013). Low Temperature Preparation Routes of Nanoporous Semi-Conducting Films for Flexible Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, In Y. H. Hu, U.
  • 38. M. T. Uddin, Y. Nicolas, C. Olivier, T. Toupance, M. M. Müller, H. J. Kleebe, K. Rachut, J. Ziegler, A. Klein, W. Jaegermann. Preparation of RuO2/TiO2 Mesoporous Heterostructures and Rationalization of Their Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties by Band Alignment Investigations. Journal of Physical Chemistry: C, 117 (2013) 22098–22110
  • 39. M. T. Uddin, Y. Nicolas, C. Olivier, T. Toupance, L. Servant, M. M. Müller, H. J. Kleebe, J. Ziegler, W. Jaegermann. Nanostructured SnO2−ZnO Heterojunction Photocatalysts Showing Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity for the Degradation of Organic Dyes, Inorganic Chemistry. 51 (2012) 7764−7773
  • 40. M. Morshed, K. Ferdous, M. R. Khan, M. S. I. Mazumder, M. A. Islam, M. T. Uddin, Rubber Seed Oil as a Potential Source for Biodiesel Production in Bangladesh, Fuel, 90(2011) 2981-2986
  • 41. Z. Tebby, M. T. Uddin, Y. Nicolas, C. Olivier, T. Toupance, C. Labrugère, L. Hirsch, Low-Temperature UV Processing of Nanoporous SnO2 Layers for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 3 (2011) 1485–1491
  • 42. A. Figoli, A. Cassano, A. Criscuoli, M. S. I. Mozumder, M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam, E. Drioli, Influence of Operating Parameters on the Arsenic Removal by Nanofiltration, Water Research 44 (2010) 97-104
  • 43. M. T. Uddin, M. Rukanuzzaman, M. M. R. Khan, M. A. Islam, Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Leaf Powder: An Effective Adsorbent for Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solutions, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology 16 (2009) 142-149
  • 44. M. T. Uddin, M. Rukanuzzaman, M. M. R. Khan, M. A. Islam, Adsorption of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution by Jackfruit (Artocarpus heteropyllus) Leaf Powder: A Fixed-Bed Column Study, J. Environmental Management 90 (2009) 3443–3450
  • 45. M. T. Uddin, M. A. Islam, M. S. Mahmud, M. Rukanuzzaman, Adsorptive Removal of Methylene Blue by Tea Waste, J. Hazardous Materials 164 (2009) 53–60.
  • 46. M. A. Islam, M. T. Uddin, B. N. Dubey, M. S. I. Mozumder, A Dynamic Equilibrium Model for Vapor-Liquid System, J. Bang. Chem. Soc. 21 (2008) 89-97
  • 47. M. T. Uddin, M. S. Islam, M. A. Islam, M. Z. Abedin, Uptake of Phenol from Aqueous Solution by Burned Water Hyacinth, Polish J. Chem. Technol. 10 (2008) 43-49
  • 48. M. T. Uddin, M. Rokanuzzaman, M. S. I. Mozumder, M. M. R. Khan, M. A. Islam, Bayoxide: An Effective Adsorbent for Making Arsenic Free Drinking Water, Oriental Journal of Chemistry 24 (2008) 23-30.
  • 49. M. A. Islam, M. S. I. Mozumder and M. T. Uddin, MBR- A Promising Technology for Wastewater treatment: An Overview, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology 15 (2008) 101-106
  • 50. M. T. Uddin, M. S. Islam, M. Z. Abedin, Adsorption of phenol from aqueous solution by water hyacinth ash, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 2(2007) 11-17.
  • 51. M. A. Islam, B. N. Dubey, M. S. I. Mozumder, M. T. Uddin, Mechanism of Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water: Theoretical Analysis and Its Practical Application, J. Bang. Chem. Soc. 20 (2007) 26-34.
  • 52. 42. M. T. Uddin, M. S. I. Mozumder, A. Figoli, M. A. Islam, Arsenic Removal by Conventional and Membrane Technology: An Overview, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology 14 (2007) 441-450.
  • 53. M. T. Uddin, M. S. I. Mozuder, M. A. Islam, S. A. Deowan, J. Hoinkis, Nanofiltration Membrane Process for the Removal of Arsenic from Drinking Water, Chemical Engineering and Technology 30(2007) 1248-1254
  • 54. M. S. I. Mozumder, M. T. Uddin, J. Hoinkis, S. A. Deowan, M. A. Islam, Nanofiltration: An Effective Method to Remove the Dyestuff, Bang. J. Environ. Sci. 12 (2006) 292-295.
  • 55. M. T. Uddin, M. S. Islam, M. A. Islam, M. Z. Abedin, Removal of Phenol from Aqueous Solution by Rice Husk Ash, Bang. J. Environ. Sci., 12 (2006) 344-347.

Teaching

  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Electrochemistry
  • Science and Engineering of Materials
  • Corrosion Engineering
  • Elements of chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering and Technology
  • Heat Transfer
  • Process Design

Awards & Recognition

  • Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for PhD Programme in International Doctoral School in Functional Materials for Energy, Information Technology, and Health (IDS-FunMat)
  • Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for M. Sc. Program in Functional Advanced Materials and Engineering (FAME).
  • Vice chancellor Award for standing first position in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, SUST.
  • Departmental Scholarship of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangledesh (1995-1999)