Faculty Profile

Mahabub Alam

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Assistant Professor Institute of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801837572299
  • Email: mahabub-fet@sust.edu

Biography

My journey in the field of research and academia has been shaped by a deep-rooted passion for probing the complex interactions in the multidisciplinary field of Food Engineering. Driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to engaging in diverse fields, I secured my BSc in Food Engineering with first position in the university and also awarded the UGC Merit Scholarship. Subsequently, I completed my MSc in Food Engineering with first position from the same department and institute. Throughout my academic journey, I had the opportunity to engage in diverse research projects in the field of food chemistry, food microbiology, novel food processing technologies. My goal is to conduct cutting-edge research in these domains, ultimately translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit society.

To fulfill my dream of teaching and conducting research, I joined as a Lecturer in 2021 from where I completed my graduation. This creates me huge opportunity to conduct research independently and to engage in nurturing the next generation of scholars.

Education

  • Master of Science (Engineering) in Food Engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Bachelor of Science (Engineering) in Food Engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Novel Processing Technologies
  • Food Safety
  • Food Processing and Preservation

Previous Research Project

  • Co-Investigator (CI), 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.
  • Principal Investigator (PI), Encapsulation of omega fatty acids extracted from microalgae: effect of pulse protein isolates on physicochemical attributes, storage stability and release behavior of the microcapsules, Promotional Research Grant 2022-23, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

Journal Publish

  • 1. Hossain, M.A., Ahmad, N.U., Alam, M., Hossain, M.M., and Sarkar, A. (2024). Screening of different extraction methods for maximum production of total flavonoids, tannins, and antioxidants from Centella asiatica. Food Research, 8(1), 44-51.
  • 2. Sarkar, A., Haque, M.A., Alam, M. (2024).Unlocking the Potential of Pomegranate Peels as a Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds through Effective Drying Strategies. Food Chemistry Advances. 4, 100622.
  • 3. Salam, M. A., Jon, P. H., Ahmad, I., Alam, M., Uddin, M.T., Rahman, H., Haque, M. I., Islam, M. Z., & Samadder, M. (2024). Evaluation of the Current Situation of Tea Production and Consumption in Bangladesh Through Different Statistical Models. Journal of Bio-Science, 31(2), 25–34.
  • 4. Sayem, A S M., Talukder, S., Akter, S.S., Alam, M.*, Rana, M.R., Alam, M.M. (2024). Utilization of fruits and vegetables wastes for the dietary fiber enrichment of biscuits and its quality attributes. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 15, 101077.
  • 5. Alam, M., Sarkar, A., Biswas, R., and Hasan, M. M. (2024). Exploring Heat-Resistant Molds in Processed Fruit Products: The Role of Processing Conditions in Ascospore Growth. Food Science & Nutrition. 1-8.
  • 6. Sarkar, A., Hossain, M. W., Alam, M., Biswas, R., Roy, M., and Haque, M. I. (2023). Drying conditions and varietal impacts on physicochemical, antioxidant and functional properties of onion powder. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 12(2), 100578.
  • 7. Akther, S., Islam, M. R., Alam, M., Alam, M. J., and Ahmed, S. (2023). Impact of slightly acidic electrolyzed water in combination with ultrasound and mild heat on safety and quality of fresh cut cauliflower. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 197, 112189.
  • 8. Azam, M. S., Islam, M. N., Wahiduzzaman, M., Alam, M., and Dhrubo, A. A. K. (2023). Antiviral foods in the battle against viral infections: Understanding the molecular mechanism. Food Science & Nutrition, 11(8), 4444-4459.
  • 9. Sarkar, S., Rahman, S., Alam, M., Pramanik, S.K., Biswas, R. (2023). Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of different varieties of Bangladesh tea (BT) and Tocklai vegetative (TV) tea (Camellia sinensis) clones. Food Research, 7(6), 255-261.
  • 10. Biswas, R., Sarkar, A., Alam, M., Roy, M., Hasan, M.M.M. (2023). Microwave and ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from Papaya: A sustainable green process. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 101, 106677.
  • 11. Sarkar, A., Roy, P., Alam, M., Hossain, M.A. and Biswas, G.C. (2022). Dietary fiber concentrates of BAU Kul (Ziziphus mauritiana) peel and pulp: processing, modifcation and utilization as functional ingredients. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 16 (4), 2838–2848.
  • 12. Hoque, M., Biswas, R., Alam, M.*, Sarkar, A., Haque, M.I. and Hasan, M.M. (2022). Pulse fortified whole wheat bread: A review on dough rheology, bread quality, and sensory properties. F1000Research, 11:536.
  • 13. Hasan, M. M., Roy, P., Alam, M., Hoque, M. M., and Zzaman, W. (2022). Antimicrobial activity of peels and physicochemical properties of juice prepared from indigenous citrus fruits of Sylhet region, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 8(7), e09948.
  • 14. Sarkar, A., Alam, M., Roy, P., Biswas, R., and Haque, M. I. (2022). Physicochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of green teas manufactured from common tea clones of different gardens in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 10, 100407.
  • 15. Galib, R.M., Alam, M., Rana, R., Ara, R. (2022). Mango (Mangifera indica L.) fiber concentrates: Processing, modification and utilization as a food ingredient. Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 2, 100096.
  • 16. Biswas, R., Alam, M.*, Sarkar, A., Haque, M. I., Hasan, M. M., and Hoque, M. (2022). Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment. Heliyon, 8(11), e11795.
  • 17. Hossain, M. A., Arafat, M. Y., Alam, M. and Hossain, M.M. (2021). Determination of the antioxidant activity and total flavonoids of some Bangladeshi legumes by different solvent extraction methods. Food Research, 5(4), 329-335.
  • 18. Roy, M., Imran, M. Z. H., Alam, M. and Rahman, M. (2021). Effect of boiling and roasting on physicochemical and antioxidant properties of dark red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Food Research, 5(3), 438-445.
  • 19. Sarkar, A., Rahman, S., Roy, M., Alam, M., Hossain, M.A. and Ahmed, T. (2021). Impact of blanching pretreatment on physicochemical properties, and drying characteristics of cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Food Research, 5(2), 393-400.
  • 20. Roy, M., Ullah, S., Alam, M. and Sadi, A.I. (2021). Evaluation of quality parameters and antioxidant properties of protein concentrates and hydrolysates of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus). Legume Science, 4(2), e128.
  • 21. Sarkar, A., Rahman, M. M., Sarkar, J. K., Alam, M. and Rashid, M. H. (2020). Growth and quality parameters of tea (Camellia sinensis) mediated by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Nova Biotechnologica et Chimica, 19(2), 232-239.
  • 22. Sarkar, A., Ahmed, T., Alam, M., Rahman, S. and Pramanik, S. K. (2020). Influences of osmotic dehydration on drying behavior and product quality of coconut (Cocos nucifera). Asian Food Science Journal, 15(3), 21-30.
  • 23. Sarkar, A., Arafat, Y., Alam, M. and Sarkar, J.K. (2020). Study on dietary pattern and nutritional status of school going children in Navaron, Jashore, Bangladesh. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 8(2), 70-74.
  • 24. Alam, M., Hossain, M. A. and Sarkar, A. (2020). Effect of edible coating on functional properties and nutritional compounds retention of air-dried green banana (Musa sapientum L.). IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 14(2), 51-58.
  • 25. Sarkar, R., Patwary, M. A., Chowdhury, R. S., Sarkar, A., Jon, P. H., Miah, M. S., & Alam, M. (2024). Optimizing Citrus macroptera peel essential oil for bread preservation: Characterization and microbial inhibition. Food Bioscience, 105478.

Awards & Recognition

  • University Grants Commission Merit Scholarship for Public Universities-2019 for being first in the School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship

Book/ Book Chapter

  • 1. Galib, R. M., and Alam, M.* (2024). Nanosensors for Pathogen Detection in Food Products. In book: Nanotechnology in the Food Industry, Edition: First, Chapter: 8, Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
  • 2. Siddikey, F., Jahan, M.I., Akter, S.S., Sayem, A S M., and Alam, M.* (2024). Impact of Nanomaterials on Human Health through/via Food Chain. In book: Nanotechnology in the Food Industry, Edition: First, Chapter: 9, Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
  • 3. Galib, R. M., Sumi, T.A., and Alam, M.* (2024). Nanotechnology Current Scenario and Future Prospects. In book: Nanotechnology in the Food Industry, Edition: First, Chapter: 10, Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
  • 4. Alam, M.*, Sumi, T.A., Mia, R., Imtiaj, M.J. (2024). Market Potential of Innovations Based on Food Nanotechnology. In book: Nanotechnology in the Food Industry, Edition: First, Chapter: 11, Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis.
  • 5. Hossain, M. A. and Alam, M. (2022). Irradiated starch: Roles in agricultural and food production. In book: Radiation-Processed Polysaccharides: Emerging Roles in Agriculture, Edition: First, Chapter: 8 (pp. 205-225), Publisher: Academic Press, Elsevier.

Conference

  • 1. Sarkar, A., Miah, M.S., Masum, M., Alam, M., Amin, M.S. (2024). Nutritional Enhancement and Acrylamide Formation: Impact of Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica) Flour Levels in Wheat Biscuits. International conference on mechanical, manufacturing and processing engineering (ICMMPE-2024), Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur, Bangladesh. May 29-31.
  • 2. Biswas, R., Sayem, A S M., Alam, M., Hossain, M.A. (2024). Enhancing the Quality of Dried Mango Slices: Osmotic and Ultrasound Pretreatments as Effective Preservation Techniques (2024). 2nd International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Process Engineering (ICMMPE - 2024), Organized by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur.
  • 3. Sarkar, A., Hossain, M.W., Roy, M., Haque, M.I., Biswas, R., Alam, M. (2023). Impact of drying conditions on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of dried onion (Alium Cepa) powder. 1st International Conference on Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME), Department of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology.
  • 4. Osman, F.B., Sarkar, A., Alam, M., Haque, M.A. (2023). Thermo-sonication processing of beetroot juice: effect on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and analysis on enzyme and microbial inactivation. 7th International Conference on Engineering, Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 5. Haque, M.A., Sarkar, A., Alam, M., Osman, F.B. (2023). Effect of drying on physicochemical and antioxidant properties of pomegranate peel. 7th International Conference on Engineering, Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE), Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
  • 6. Masum, M., Sarkar, A., Amin, M.S.A., and Alam, M. (2023). Impact of different levels of Chia seed flour on nutritional and sensory characteristics of wheat-based Biscuits. International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture & the 4AR. Khulna University, Bangladesh. 19-20 October 2023.
  • 7. Miah, M.S., Sarkar, A., Alam, M., and Chowdhury, R.S. (2023). Impact of drying process and comparative analysis on physicochemical, hydration, and antioxidant characteristics of dietary fiber concentrates from Carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.) peel and pulp. International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture & the 4AR. Khulna University, Bangladesh. 19-20 October 2023.
  • 8. Biswas, R., Sayem, A S M., Alam, M., Hossain, M.A. (2023). Ultrasound and Osmotic Pre-treated Drying of Mango: An Approach to Minimize Drying Time and Quality Degradation. BSBMB-SABC-OMC International Conference 3-5th February 2023. Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • 9. Sarkar, A., Alam, M., Biswas, R., and Haque, M.I. (2022). Antioxidant and antibacterial properties of some commonly cultivated tea clones in Bangladeshi gardens. 13th International Seminar on Science and Technology for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh.
  • 10. Alam, M., Sarkar, A. (2020). Effect of edible coating on physicochemical properties and nutritional composition retention of air-dried green banana (Musa sapientum L.). International Conference on Materials, Energy, Environment and Engineering (ICMEEE), Department of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology.

Teaching

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Thermodynamics and Heat Engine
  • Food Process Design

Graduate Supervision

  • Supervised 1 and Co-Supervised 2 Undergraduate students.