Faculty Profile

Mohammad Afzal Hossain

Associate Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801731984545
  • Email: [email protected]

Research Profile Links

Biography

Mohammad Afzal Hossain was born in Cumilla, Bangladesh. He completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) at Chototulagaon High School and his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at Adda Degree College, located in Barura, Cumilla. Mr. Hossain finished his BSc Engineering and MSc Engineering degrees in Food Engineering and Tea Technology from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh. Later, he completed a second master's degree in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology, and Business (KU Leuven (Host), Catholic University of Porto, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, and University College Dublin) as part of the "Erasmus Mundus European Joint Masters Scholarship" program. Mr. Hossain is currently pursuing his doctoral studies at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. Since 2015, Mr. Hossain has been working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology at SUST, Bangladesh. 

Mr. Hossain is broadly interested in innovative food technology, heat and mass transfer phenomena, and non-thermal food processing methods. His current research focuses on the optimization of the extraction efficiency of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of foods of plant origin, especially from plants’/foods' by-products. His work encompasses food microbiology, with a specific focus on microbial growth and inactivation kinetics, probiotics, product development, inactivation mechanisms of foodborne pathogens, and control policies. Additionally, he is interested in predictive modeling and risk assessment related to food safety. Furthermore, he is actively studying chemical contaminants in food, their levels of human exposure, and the associated risk assessments. He also focuses on advanced nutrient delivery through nanotechnology. 

Education

  • European Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business (BiFTec-FOOD4S), KU Leuven, Belgium. Program Institutes: KU Leuven, Catholic University of Porto, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, and University College Dublin.
  • M.Sc. Engineering in Food Engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • B.Sc. Engineering in Food Engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Innovative Food Processing Technology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Antioxidative Bioactive Compounds
  • Predictive Modelling and Risk Assessment
  • Microbial Growth Kinetics
  • Non-thermal Processing of Food
  • Probiotics
  • Food Product Design and Development
  • Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
  • Application of Bio-materials/polysaccharides on Plants and Foods
  • Tea Processing Technology

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Principal Investigator (PI), Estimation of Bisphenol A (BPA) Contamination in Processed Food Items: An Analysis of Contamination Levels and Consumer Exposure, Promotional Research Grant 2024-25, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 2. Principal Investigator (PI), Ultrasound and Osmotic Pre-treated Drying of Mango Using Microwave and Convective Drier: An Approach to Minimize Drying Time and Quality Degradation, Promotional Research Grant 2021-22, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 3. Co-Investigator (CI), Impact of non-thermal processing technique on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity and microbial quality of fruit juices, Promotional Research Grant 2020-21, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 4. Principal Investigator (PI), Optimization of Drying Temperature Combined with Pre-treatment to Improve Physico-chemical and Nutritional Quality of Pineapple, Promotional Research Grant 2019-20, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 5. Co-Investigator (CI), Production of High-Quality Tomato Powder Using Foam-Mat Drying Technique to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss, University Research Grant 2018-19, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 6. Project Director (PD), Optimization of the Extraction Efficiency and Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Pulp, Peel, and Seed of Freeze-Dried Burmese Grape (Baccaurea angulata Lour.) by Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Research and Development (R&D) Project 2017-18, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
  • 7. Principal Investigator (PI), Optimization of the Factors Affecting Black Tea Fermentation by observing their Combined Effects on the Quality Parameters of Fermentation using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Promotional Research Grant 2017-18, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 8. Principal Investigator (PI), Optimization of the extraction efficiency on the total phenolic compounds, DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power from jackfruit seed using response surface methodology, University Research Grant 2016-17, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 9. Project Director (PD), Production of Probiotic Yogurt by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Milk Products, Research and Development (R&D) Project 2015-16, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
  • 10. Project Director (PD), Estimation of Total Phenolic Compound and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Several Seasonal Fruits of Sylhet, Research and Development (R&D) Project 2014-15, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
  • 11. Co-Investigator (CI), Production of Probiotic Fruit Juices from Seasonal Fruits Available in Bangladesh by Lactic Acid Bacteria, University Research Grant 2014-15, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

External Affiliations

  • Member, Convening Committee, Bangladesh Society of Food Engineers and Technologists (BSFET)

Journal Publications

  • 1. Quality Assessment of Organic versus Conventional Black Tea Production in Different Seasons: A Case Study in Bangladesh. Hossain, M. S., Mamun M. S. A., Hossain, M. A., Patwary, M. A., Yasin, M., Hoque, M. M.Measurements: Food (Q1, CiteScore: 5.5, IF: 3.6), 20, 100260. (2025)
  • 2. Extraction and industrial valorization of collagen, gelatin, and hydroxyapatite from freshwater fish scales: A review (2025). Patwary, M. A., Yasin, M., Azam, M. S., Hossain, M.A. Food and Bioproducts Processing, (Q1, CiteScore: 7.5, Impact Factor: 3.4), 154 (319-333). (2025)
  • 3. Enzyme Technology in the Food Industry: Molecular Mechanisms, Applications, and Sustainable Innovations (2025). Siddikey, F., Jahan, M. I., Hormoni, Hasan, M. T., Nishi, N. J., Hasan, S. K., ... & Hossain, M. A. Food Science & Nutrition (Q1, CiteScore: 7.0, Impact Factor: 3.8), 13(9), e70927. (2025)
  • 4. The multifaceted Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) protein: From molecular composition to extraction techniques, techno-functional properties, and food applications. Brishti, F. H., Ibadullah, W. Z. W.,...,Sadia, H.T., Hossain, M.A.,...,Hussein, F. A., Saari, N. (2025). Food Chemistry, 492 (3), 145533 (Q1, CiteScore: 18.3, IF: 9.8) (2025)
  • 5. Effect of freeze drying on selective bioactive compounds and physicochemical characteristics of papaya puree. (2025). Ali, M.A. Haque, A.R., Hossain, M.A., Hasan, S. M.K. (2025). Heliyon, 11(13), e39811. (Q1, CS: 5.6, IF: 3.6). (2025)
  • 6. Emerging Trends in Nanotechnologies for Vitamin Delivery: Innovation and Future Prospects. Miah, M. S., Chy, M. W. R., Ahmed, T., Suchi, M., Muhtady, M. A., Ahmad, S. N. U., & Hossain, M. A. (2025). Nano Trends, 100126. (2025)
  • 7. Combined Ultrasound and Osmotic Pretreatment as Innovative Preservation Strategies for Enhancing the Quality of Dried Mango Slices. Biswas, R., Sayem, A. S. M., Alam, M., Sun, D. W., & Hossain, M. A. LWT, 223, 117702. (Q1, CiteScore: 13.6, IF: 6.6) (2025)
  • 8. Antioxidant and antimicrobial prospects of Colocasia esculenta stolon: a phytochemical perspective. Samadder, M., Rahman, S., Huda, K. T., Hossain, M. A., Patwary, M. A., & Yasin, M. Discover Food, 5(1), 52. (Q1, Imfact Factor: 3.7, CiteScore: 3.2) (2025)
  • 9. Synergistic Effect of Ultrasound and Osmotic Pretreatment on the Drying Kinetics and Antioxidant Properties of Satkara (Citrus macroptera): A Novel Preservation Strategy. Hossain, M. A., Shaha, L. C., Romen, T. I., Sarkar, A., Biswas, R., Ahmed, S., Islam, M. A., Muntasir, F., Patwary, M. A., Morais, R. M. S. C., & Morais, A. M. M. B. (2025). Processes, 13(2), 384. (Q2, CS: 5.5, IF: 2.8) (2025)
  • 10. Optimization of the foam-mat drying process to develop high-quality tomato powder: A response surface methodology approach. Hossain, M.A., Ahmed, T., Ferdaus, J. Wahidu Zzaman, W. (2024). Heliyon, 10(21), e39811. (Q1, CS: 5.6, IF: 3.6). (2024)
  • 11. Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes in dairy systems: Effect of fat and food matrix structure under radio frequency heating. Tonti, M., Verheyen, D., Kozak, D., Coombes, C., Hossain, M. A., Skåra, T., & Van Impe, J. F. (2024). Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 103094. (Q1, CS: 12.5, IF: 6.8). (2024)
  • 12. Probiotic yoghurt-like fermented milk product enriched with Lactobacillus desidiosus and Lactobacillus fermentum: proximate composition, physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory evaluation during refrigerated storage. Hossain, M.A., Hoque, M.M., Ahmed, M.M., Ahmed, T. (2024). Discover Food 4(24). (Q1, Imfact Factor: 3.7, CiteScore: 3.2) (2024)
  • 13. Effective Drying Processes for Taikor (Garcinia Pedunculata Roxb.) Fruit by Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Pretreatment: Analysis of Quality and Kinetic Models. Hossain, M. A., Talukder, S., Hossain, M. A., Sarkar, A., Yasin, & M. Biswas, R. (2024).Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 103 (106784). (Q1, CiteScore:17.7, Impact Factor: 9.7) (2024)
  • 14. Crisis-Driven Disruptions in Global Waste Management: Impacts, Challenges and Policy Responses Amid COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine War, Climate Change, and Colossal Food Waste. Hossain, M.A., Ferdous, N., Ferdous, E. (2024). Environmental Challenges, 14, 100807 (Q1, CiteScore: 11.7). (2024)
  • 15. Screening of different extraction methods for maximum production of total flavonoids, tannins, and antioxidants from Centella asiatica. Hossain, M.A., Ahmad, N.U., Alam, M., Hossain, M.M. and Sarkar, A. (2024). Food Research, 8(1), pp. 44-51. (Q3, CiteScore: 1.8) (2024)
  • 16. Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction using response surface methodology for total anthocyanin content, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activities of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) calyces and comparison with conventional Soxhlet extraction. Ahmed, T., Rana, M.R., Hossain, M.A., Ullah, S., & Suzauddula, M. (2023). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Q2, CS: 8.0, IF: 3.7) (2023)
  • 17. Effect of Foaming Agent Concentration and Foam Stabilizer on the Foaming Capacity and Physical Properties of Tomato Powder Dried at Different Temperature. Belal, M. ., Hossain, M. A. ., Mitra, S. ., & Zzaman, W. (2022). Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, e4741. (WSI/Scopus, Q3. CS: 1.9, IF: 0.9) (2022)
  • 18. Thin layer modeling of drying kinetics, rehydration kinetics and color changes of osmotic pre-treated pineapple (Ananas comosus) slices during drying: Development of a mechanistic model for mass transfer. Biswas, R., Hossain, M. A., & Zzaman, W. (2022). Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 103094. (Q1, CS: 12.5, IF: 6.8). (2022)
  • 19. Trace element bioaccumulation in edible red seaweeds (Rhodophyta): A risk assessment for consumers (2022). Hossain, M.S., Liyana, E., Sifat, S.A., Ameen, F., Ullah, M.A., Jolly, Y.N., Quraishi, S.B., Hossain, M., Salleh, S., Akter, S., Hossain, M.A., Mukhlish, M.Z., Elliott, M. Environmental Pollution. (Q1, CS: 16.0, IF: 7.6). (2022)
  • 20. Response surface optimization to extract antioxidants from freeze-dried seeds and peel of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.). (2022). Himel, M.A.R., Ahmed, T., Hossain, M.A., Moazzem, M.S. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (Q2, Cs: 7.0, IF: 3.7) (2022)
  • 21. Potentials of two lactobacilli in probiotic fruit juices development and evaluation of their biochemical and organoleptic stability during refrigerated storage. (2022). Hossain, M.A., Das, R., Yasin, M., Kabir, H., Ahmed, T. Scientific Study & Research: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Industry. 23 (2), pp. 131 – 140. (Scopus & WOS Indexed, IF: 0.5). (2022)
  • 22. Sonication and thermal treatment of pineapple juice: Comparative assessment of the physicochemical properties, antioxidant activities and microbial inactivation. Hoque, M., Talukdar, S., Roy, K.R., Hossain, M.A., Zzaman, W. (2022). Food Science and Technology International. (Q2; CS: 6.0, IF: 2.3). (2022)
  • 23. Dietary fiber concentrates of BAU Kul (Ziziphus mauritiana) peel and pulp: processing, modification and utilization as functional ingredients. Sarkar, A., Roy, P., Alam, M., Hossain M.A., Biswas, G.C. (2022). Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization (Q2, CS: 6.3, IF: 3.0) (2022)
  • 24. Optimization of the factors affecting BT-2 black tea fermentation by observing their combined effects on the quality parameters of made tea using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Hossain, M. A., Ahmed, T., Hossain, M.S., Dey, P., Ahmed, S., Hossain, M.M. (2022). Heliyon, 8(1). (Q1, CS: 5.6, IF: 3.6). (2022)
  • 25. Study on the drying kinetics and quality parameters of osmotic pre-treated dried Satkara (Citrus macroptera) fruits. Roy, M., Bulbul, M.A.I., Hossain, M. A., Shourove, J.H., Ahmed, S., Sarkar, A., Biswas, R., Hossain, M.S. (2022). Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. (Q2, CS: 6.3, IF: 3.0) (2022)
  • 26. Free radical-scavenging capacity and HPLC-DAD screening of phenolic compounds from pulp and seed of Syzygium claviflorum fruit. Ahmed, S., Jubair, A., Hossain, M. A., Hossain, M. M., Azam, M. S., Biswas, M. (2021). Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 6. (Q1, CS: 7.5, IF: 6.2). (2021)
  • 27. Effect of Osmotic Pretreatment and Drying Temperature on Drying Kinetics, Antioxidant Activity, and Overall Quality of Taikor (Garcinia pedunculata Roxb.) Slices. Hossain, M.A., Dey, P., Joy, R.I. (2021). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 28, 7269–7280. (Q1, CS: 12.8, IF: 4.4). (2021)
  • 28. Optimization of Antioxidative Phenolic Compounds Extraction from Freeze-dried Pulp, Peel, and Seed of Burmese grape (Baccaurea ramiflora Lour.) by Response Surface Methodology. Hossain, M. A., and Hossain, M.S. (2021). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (Q2, CS: 7.0, IF: 3.7). (2021)
  • 29. Comparative assessment of bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity and nutritional quality of red seaweeds and water spinach. Hossain, M. S., Sifat, S. A., Hossain, M. A., Salleh, S., Hossain, M., Akter, S., M. Belal Hossain, M. B. (2021). Regional Studies in Marine Science, 101878, ISSN 2352-4855 (Q1, CS: 4.1, IF: 2.4). (2021)
  • 30. Determination of the antioxidant activity and total flavonoids of some Bangladeshi legumes by different solvent extraction methods. Hossain, M. A., Arafat, M. Y., Alam, M., Hossain, M.M. (2021). Food Research, 5(4), 329-335. (Q3, CS: 1.8). (2021)
  • 31. Impact of blanching pretreatment on physicochemical properties, and drying characteristics of cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Sarkar, A., Rahman, S., Roy, M., Alam, M., Hossain, M. A., and Ahmed, T. (2021). Food Research, 5(2), 393-400. (Q3, CS: 1.8). (2021)
  • 32. Field Demonstration of Irradiated Sodium Alginate as Tea Production Booster. Hossain, M. A., Islam, J. M., Hoque, M. M., Nahar, S., Khan, M. A. (2021). Heliyon, 7(1), e05881. (Q1, CS: 5.6, IF: 4). (2021)
  • 33. Application of Immersion Pre-treatments and Drying Temperatures to Improve the Comprehensive Quality of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Slices. Zzaman, W., Biswas, R., and Hossain, M. A. (2021). Heliyon, 7(1), e05882. (Q1, CS: 5.6, IF: 3.6). (2021)
  • 34. Effect of Foaming Agent Concentration and Drying Temperature on Biochemical Properties of Foam Mat Dried Tomato Powder. Hossain, M. A., Mitra, S., Belal, M., Zzaman, W. (2021). Food Research, 5(1), 291-297. (Q3, CS: 1.8) (2021)
  • 35. Determination of Antioxidant Activity and Total Tannin from Drumstick (Moringa oleifera Lam.) Leaves Using Different Solvent Extraction Methods. Hossain, M. A., Disha, N. K., Shourove, J. H., Dey, P. (2020). Turkish Journal of Agriculture- Food Science and Technology, 8(12), 2749-2755. (2020)
  • 36. Biochemical, Microbiological and Organoleptic Properties of Probiotic Pineapple Juice Developed by Lactic Acid Bacteria. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Hossain, M. M., Kabir, M. H., Yasin, M., Islam, M. A. (2020). Journal of Scientific Research, 12 (4), 743-750. (2020)
  • 37. Response Surface Optimization for Antioxidant Extraction from Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Seed and Pulp. Hossain, M. A., Evan, M. S. S., Moazzem, M. S., Roy, M., and Zzaman, W. (2020). Journal of Scientific Research, 12(3), 397-409. (2020)
  • 38. Effect of Edible Coating on Functional Properties and Nutritional Compounds Retention of Air Dried Green Banana (Musa Sapientum L.). Alam, M., Hossain, M. A., Sarkar, A. (2020). IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 14(2), 51-58. (2020)
  • 39. Probiotification of Mango Juice by Lactic Acid Bacteria and Quality Assessment at Refrigerated Storage Condition. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Kabir, M. H., Yasin, M. (2019). Journal of Engineering Research, Innovation and Education, 1(1). (2019)
  • 40. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of some indigenous fruits of Bangladesh. Rahman, M. M., Khan, F. E., Das, R. and Hossain, M. A. (2016). International Food Research Journal, 23(6), 2399-2404. (Q3, CS: 2.1, IF: 1.169) (2016)
  • 41. Lead Time Reduction and Process Cycle Improvement of an Ice-cream Manufacturing Factory in Bangladesh by Using Value Stream Map and Kanban Board: A Case Study. Hossain, M. M., Hossain, D., Hossain, M, A., Ahmad, F., Hoque, M. M., and Rahman, M. (2016). Australian Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 10(15), 250-260. (2016)
  • 42. Study on Biochemical Compounds, Antioxidant Activity and Organoleptic Taste of Some Spice Tea. Ahmad, I., Das, T. T., Yasin, M., Hossain, M. A. (2016). Agriculture and Food Sciences Research, 3(2), 53-58. (2016)
  • 43. Foliar application of radiation processed chitosan as plant growth promoter and anti-fungal agent on tea plants. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Khan, M. A., Islam, J. M. M., Naher, S. (2013). International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research. 4(8), 1693-1698. (2013)
  • 44. Observation of the effect of gamma radiation on the essential contents of Daucus carota (Carrot) by tandem accelerator. Khan, M. H., Ahmad, I., Hussain, M. S., and Hossain, M. A. (2013). Journal of Applied Science & Technology. 9(1), 9-15. (2013)
  • 45. In Vitro biological control of Branch Canker (Macrophoma theiocola) Disease of Tea. Ahmad, I., Obaidullah, M. Hossain, M. A., M. Ali, M. S. Islam (2013). International Journal of Phytopathology (Q3). 2(3), ISSN: 2305-106X (Online), 2306-1650. (2013)
  • 46. Study of physico-chemical characteristics and assessment of cup quality of tea collected from various tea estates of different countries. Ahmad, I., Mazumder, A. Z. M. S., F. Begum, Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M. (2013). Journal of Applied Science & Technology. 9(1), 51-54. (2013)
  • 47. Present Status of Bangladesh Tea Sector in Respect of World Tea: An Overview. Ahmad, I., Hossain, M. A. (2013). Journal of Applied Science & Technology. 9(1), 19-22. (2013)

Conference

  • 1. From industry 4.0 to industry 5.0: A review and conceptual framework. (2025). Hossain, M. M., Hossain, M. A., & Khan, M. M. A. AIP Conference Proceedings (Scopus Indexed), 3307(1), 020009 (2025)
  • 2. Enhancing Drying Kinetics and Antioxidant Retention in Dried Satkara (Citrus macroptera) Using Synergistic Ultrasound and Osmotic Pretreatment Approach. Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Limon Chandra Shaha, Tasnim Islam Romen, Fahim Muntasir, Rahul Biswas, Md. Atikul Islam Bulbul. International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICETSD 2025). Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, 22-23 February 2025. Jashore, Bangladesh. (2025)
  • 3. Enhancing the Quality of Dried Mango Slices: Osmotic and Ultrasound Pretreatments as Effective Preservation Techniques (2024). Rahul Biswas, A.S.M. Sayem, Mahabub Alam, and Mohammad Afzal Hossain*. 2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering (ICMMPE - 2024), Organized by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur. Paper ID - 77 (Oral). (2024)
  • 4. Ultrasound and Osmotic Pre-treated Drying of Mango: An Approach to Minimize Drying Time and Quality Degradation (2023) Rahul Biswas, A.S.M. Sayem, Mahabub Alam, Mohammad Afzal Hossain*. BSBMB-SABC-OMC International Conference 3-5th February 2023. Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Paper ID - 39 (Oral). (2023)
  • 5. Innovative Drying Techniques for Taikor (Garcinia pedunculata Roxb.) Fruit through Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Pretreatment: Quality Analysis and Kinetic Modelling (2023). Hossain, M. A., Talukder, S., Zaman, A. U., Sarkar, A., Biswas, R., Yasin, M. International Conference on The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR, 5-6 October, Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Paper ID-180 (Oral). (2023)
  • 6. Study on the Effect of Drying Temperature Combined with Pre-treatment to Improve Physicochemical and Nutritional Quality of Pineapple (Ananas comosus). Rahul Biswas, Wahidu Zzaman and Mohammad Afzal Hossain, 2021 (Oral). 6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE), 26-28 February, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Paper ID-190. (2021)
  • 7. Impact of sonication and thermal processing on the antioxidant activities and microbial inactivation of pineapple juice. Mominul Hoque, Suvro Talukder, Keya Roy, Mohammad Afzal Hossain and Wahidu Zzaman, 2021 (Oral). 6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE), 26-28 February, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Paper ID-237. (2021)
  • 8. A Blue Economy Issue: Seaweed (Hypnea musciformis) Versus Freshwater Weed (Ipomoea aquatica): A Comparative Analysis on the Basis of Proximate Composition and Antioxidant Properties. Saad Al-din Sifat, Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Md. Solaiman Hossain, 2020 (Poster). International Conference on Earth & Environmental Science and Technology, 25th to 30th January, Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Poster ID: ICBE-P-006. (2020)
  • 9. Effect of Concentration of Foaming Agent, Foam Stabilizer and Drying Temperature on the Physicochemical Properties of Foam Mat Dried Tomato Powder. Hossain, Mohammad Afzal, Zzaman, Wahidu, Mitra, Shawn, Belal, Md., 2019 (Oral). 3rd International Conference on Food, Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle ’19 (NutriCon 2019), 07 - 08 November 2019, Bangkok, Thailand. (2019)
  • 10. Effect of concentrations of foaming agent and drying temperatures on biochemical properties of foam mat dried tomato powder. Mitra, S., Hossain, M. A., Zzaman, W., & Belal, M. 2019 (Oral). The 16th International Scientific Conference (ISCon-XVI), 2019, October 19-20. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh. (2019)
  • 11. Development of Probiotic Yogurt by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Milk Products. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Hossain, M. M., Kabir, H. M., Yasin, M., Islam, M. A., 2018 (Oral). 15th Annual Scientific Conference on Promoting Food Safety, One Health and Blue Economy, 12-13 May, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh. (2018)
  • 12. Optimization of Antioxidant Activity of Jackfruit Seed and Pulp by Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Wahidu Zzaman, Mukta Roy, Md. Shoaib Sat-ell Evan, 2017 (Oral). Fifth International Conference on Chemical Engineering: ICChE 2017, 20-22 December, 2017, Department of Chemical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka Bangladesh. (2017)
  • 13. Standardization of the Extraction Efficiency and Comparison of Antioxidant Activity of Peel and Seed of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Wahidu Zzaman, Md. Monir Hossain, Md. Ar Rafi Himel, 2017 (Poster). National Conference on Food and Nutrition Security in Bangladesh: Interdisciplinary Approaches, 7 - 8 October, 2017, Interdisciplinary Centre for Food Security, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202. (2017)
  • 14. Fermentation of Pineapple Juices by Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Hossain, M. M., Kabir, H. M., Yasin, M., Islam, M. A., 2016 (Short paper). 13th Annual Scientific Conference on Promoting Food Safety, One Health and Blue Economy, 2-3 April. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2016)
  • 15. Development of Probiotic Mango Juice by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Milk Products. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Kabir, H. M., Yasin, M., 2015 (Poster). International Conference on Microbes for Benefits of the society, 26-28 December, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists(BSM) and Dept. of Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract ID-58 (2015)
  • 16. Probiotic Srains Designed with Health Properties. Hossain, M. A., Islam, G. M. R., 2014 (Poster). Conference on Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow 2014, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh and Microbiologist Society, India (29 March). Abstract no. PS-39 (2014)
  • 17. An Evaluation of the Effects of Radiation Processed Chitosan as Plant Growth Promoter and Anti-fungal Agent on Tea Plants. Hossain, M. A., Hoque, M. M., Khan, M. A., & Islam, M. M., 2013 (Abstract). International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education, ICERIE 2013, 11 ̶ 13 January, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Paper ID- ICRIE- 730 (2013)

Book/ Book Chapter

  • 1. Chapter Six - Prospects and probabilities of irradiated cellulose and carrageenan in food and agricultural industries. Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Jahid Hasan Shourove. Editor(s): M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Radiation-Processed Polysaccharides, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2022, Pages 155-177, ISBN 9780323856720
  • 2. Chapter Eight - Irradiated starch: Roles in agricultural and food production. Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Mahabub Alam. Editor(s): M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, M. Masroor A. Khan, Radiation-Processed Polysaccharides, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2022, Pages 205-225, ISBN 9780323856720

Teaching

  • Advanced Unit Operations in Food Industries
  • Food Microbiology
  • Principles of Food Engineering
  • Food Processing and Preservation
  • Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology
  • Post Harvest Technology of Agricultural Products
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Safety and Quality Control
  • Advanced Food Chemistry and Nutrient Technology

Awards & Recognition

  • Food Futures Institute Scholarship 2025 at Murdoch University
  • International Tuition Fee Scholarship 2025 at Murdoch University
  • Dean's Award for Research Excellence 2024
  • IDP IELTS Academic Excellence Award 2024
  • Vice Chancellor Award 2023 (awarded for research excellence)
  • Erasmus Mundus European Joint Masters Scholarships 2021-23
  • Talent Pool Scholarship, 2007-2011. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • Comilla Education Board Scholarship, 2006-2010. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Comilla, Bngladesh
  • Primary Education Scholarship, 1998. Ministry of Education, Bangladesh

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Quantitative Determination of Bisphenol A Migration from Different Food Contact Materials and Tracking the Invisible Threat and Health Risk Assessment" By Md. Saiful Islam, Registration No. 2019337046 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on August 2025.
  • 2. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Microwave-assisted Extraction of Terminalia bellirica seed kernel oil: Optimization using RSM and Characterization" By Shuvo Tanchangya, Registration No. 2019337002 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on August 2025.
  • 3. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Foam-Mat Drying of Beetroot Juice: Kinetic Study and Quality Assessment" By Md. Hasibul Inam Pranto, Registration No. 2019337070 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on August 2025.
  • 4. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Drying Kinetics and Characterization of Broccoli Powder Using Foam-Mat Drying: Effects of Drying Methods on Nutritional and Physiochemical Properties" By Sharlina Tabassum, Registration No. 2019337039 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on August 2025.
  • 5. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Selected Tropical Fruit Peels Extracted by Different Methods" By Md. Mahidul Islam, Registration No. 2019337056 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on August 2025.
  • 6. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Ultrasound and Osmotic Pre-treated Drying of Satkara Using Convective Drier: An Approach to Minimize Drying Time” By Mr Tasnim Islam Romen, Registration No. 2016337019 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on November 2021.
  • 7. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Ultrasound and Osmotic Pre-treated Drying of Taikor Using Convective Drying to minimize the Quality Degradation for Preservation” By Mr Aftab Uz Zaman, Registration No. 2016337023 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on November 2021.
  • 8. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Study on Drying Kinetics and Quality Parameters of Pretreated Dried Taikor (Garcinia pedunculata)"- By Rahman Ishtiaque Joy, Registration No. 2015337047 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on September 2020.
  • 9. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Optimization of effect of the foaming agent concentration and drying temperatures on the physicochemical properties of foam mat dried tomato powder using response surface methodology” By Ms Jannatul Ferdaus, Registration No. 2015337063 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on September 2020.
  • 10. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Mycotoxins in grains: Implications on human health and control strategy” By Mr Golam Mostofa, Registration No. 2014337076 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on September 2020.
  • 11. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “A Study on the Drying Kinetics Combined with Pre-treatments to Improve Physicochemical and Nutritional Quality of Pineapple (Ananas comosus)” By Mr Rahul Biswas, Registration No. 2014337035 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on October 2019.
  • 12. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Seaweed (Hypnea musciformis) Versus Freshwater Weed (Ipomoea aquatica): A Comparative Analysis on the Basis of Proximate Composition and Antioxidant Properties” By Mr Saad Al-din Sifat, Registration No. 2014337048 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on October 2019.
  • 13. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Study on Drying Kinetics and quality parameter of pretreated dried Citrus macroptera” By Mr Md. Atikul Islam Bulbul, Registration No. 2014337057 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on October 2019.
  • 14. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Effect of Concentrations of Foaming Agent and Drying Temperatures on the Biochemical Properties of Foam Mat Dried Tomato Powder" By Shawn Mitra, Registration No. 2013337018 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on February 2019.
  • 15. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Determination of Antioxidant Activity and Tannin Content of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera) Leaves"- By Nadia Khan Disha, Registration No. 2013337039 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on February 2019.
  • 16. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Determination of Total Flavonoids and Antioxidant Activity of Some Bangladeshi Legumes by Optimum Extraction Method"- By Md. Yasin Arafat, Registration No. 2012337017 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on May 2018.
  • 17. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Maximization of The Total Phenolics, Total Flavoniods and Antioxidant Activity of Centella asiatica by the Optimum Extraction Method"- By Niaz Uddin Ahmad, Registration No. 2012337057 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on June 2018.
  • 18. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Standardization of the extraction efficiency and comparison of antioxidant activity of freeze dried seed and peel of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)" By Md Ar Rafi Himel, Registration No. 2011337022 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on July 2017.
  • 19. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Optimization of Antioxidant Activity from freeze dried Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Seed and Pulp by using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)" By Md. Shoaib Sat-ell Evan, Registration No. 2011337043 was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on July 2017.
  • 20. B.Sc. Engineering Thesis entitled “Development and Comparative Study of Probiotic Orange and Tomato Juices" By K M Faruk Abdullah, was submitted to the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, SUST on July 2016.