Department of Science & Humanities (SH)

Lecturer

Department of Science & Humanities

Military Institute of Science & Technology, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh

Former Research Fellow, Bose Centre for Advanced Study and Research in Natural Sciences

University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

Email: asima@sh.mist.ac.bd

 

Academic Background

• Masters in Science (2021-22)

Major in Physical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

• Bachelor in Science (2018-2021)

Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

• Higher Secondary School Certificate Exam (2017)

Holy Cross College, Dhaka

• Secondary School Certificate Exam (2015)

YWCA Higher Secondary Girls’ School

Research Background

• Master’s Thesis (2023)

Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Investigation on the Interaction between a Phenothiazinyl Drug and Nonionic Polymeric Surfactants in Ionic Liquid-Water Biphasic Systems

Supervisors: Dr. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan and Dr. Md. Omar Ahmed

Material Chemistry Research Lab, Department of Chemistry

University of Dhaka

 

The temperature-dependent solution behavior of triblock copolymers (Pluronic P123 and F127) are studied in aqueous and a hydrophobic ionic liquid (IL), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate [C₄mim]PF₆. The different solubilization behaviors of the surfactants in water and IL have been exploited to develop a switching system based on a hydrophobic drug in a biphasic system consisting of water and the IL. The binding affinities of the drug was regulated by the control on electrochemical potential monitored by cyclic voltametric and linear sweep voltametric techniques. Both thermal and electrochemical switching have been successfully demonstrated using pluronic micellar shuttle to show the prospect of a drug delivery system based on the supramolecular system.

• Undergraduate Project (2021)

Tuning the Swelling Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Poly(acrylic acid) Hydrogels for Incorporation of Cellulose Nanocrystal

Supervisors: Dr. Saika Ahmed and Dr. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan

Material Chemistry Research Lab, Department of Chemistry

University of Dhaka

The stimuli-responsive properties of cellulose nanocrystal incorporated Poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels was targeted to achieve. The fundamental studies of cellulose nanocrystal and Poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels are carried out. As a part of it, the swelling parameters, mechanical properties the swelling and mechanical behavior of PAA hydrogels were studied for feasibility of incorporation of nanocrystal. Analysis of their thermal stability and tensile properties were carried out using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) and Universal Testing Machine (UTM), respectively. The study showed the conceivable properties of Poly(acrylic acid) to incorporate cellulose nanocrystal to utilize localized anisotropy of the composite as a pressure sensor.

• Instrumental Skills

Have expertise in-

• measurement of particle size using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Instrument
• thermal profiling of materials by Thermal Gravimetric Analysis,
• analysis by Universal Testing Machine
• operating Refractometer, Combined meter and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
• simple electrochemical analysis by Cyclic Voltammetry using CH instruments

Conference

• 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Chemistry) (Selected as Young Scientist from Bangladesh)
• 3rd International Conference on Japan−Bangladesh Research and Practice (JBRP2024)

organized by the Network of Bangladeshi Researchers in Japan (NBRJ)

• 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry (ICRAC-2024) organized by the Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University
• 1st Jamal Nazrul Islam National Conference-2022 for Young Researchers organized by Jamal Nazrul  Islam Research Center for Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Chittagong University Research and Higher Study Society (CURHS)

Publication

• • N. B. Singh, A. Monjur, B. Kumar, S.Varshney M. A. B. H. Susan. Revolutionizing Healthcare with Nanosensor Technology. Nanoscale Advances, 2025.
  • A. Monjur, S. Naher, M. T. Pronomee, M. A. B. H. Susan. Removal of E-waste from Water Using Metal-Organic Framework-Based Membrane in ‘Advanced Functional Materials for Membrane-Assisted Water Purification’, Edited by Prof Dr. Sabu Thomas, Dr. Frank Lipinzki and Prajisha Prabhakar, Elsevier, 2025.
  • A. Monjur, M. H. Jihad, M. A. B.H Susan. Introduction to Nanomaterials for Detection, Control, and Removal of Environmental Pollutants in ‘Advances in Nanomaterials for Detection, Control, and Removal of Environmental Pollutants’. Edited by Dr. Amit Kumar Singh, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Singh, Dr. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan. Springer Nature, 2024.
  • A. Monjur, S. Ahmed, M.A.B.H. Susan. Swelling and Mechanical Properties of Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels: Effect of Crosslinker. The Dhaka University Journal of Science, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, 72(3), 2024.
  • A. Monjur, M.A.B.H. Susan. Transforming Defense with Nanomaterial Innovations in ‘Nanomaterial Revolution: Unleashing the Multifunctional Potential for Diverse Applications’, Edited by Prof. N. B. Singh, Dr. Ratiram G. Chaudhary, Prof. W. Gurnule and Dr. N.P. Singh, Jenny Stanford Publishing, USA, 2024.
  • A. Monjur, M. H. Hasan, T. M. Tanha, M. A. B. H. Susan. Development in Lead-Free Perovskite Piezoelectric Bulk Materials in ‘Piezoelectric Materials: Design and Applications’. Edited by N. B. Singh and Dev Kumar Mahato, Jenny Stanford Publishing, USA, 2024, pp 515-583.
  • M. Hossain, A. Monjur, T. M. Tanha, M.A.B.H. Susan. Green Polymer Nanocomposites and Their Advanced Applications in ‘Polymer Nanocomposites’, Edited by Yu R. Dong and S.S. Ray, Elsevier, 2023.

Fellowship

• • National Science & Technology Fellowship 2023
  • Full time Research Fellow of Bose Center of University of Dhaka

Awards and Recognition

• Best Presenter Award

3rd International Conference on Japan−Bangladesh Research and Practice (JBRP 2024)

organized by the Network of Bangladeshi Researchers in Japan (NBRJ)

• Merit Scholarship of University of Dhaka

Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka, 2023

• Poster Presentation, 1^st Runner Up

A. Monjur, T. Taspya, S. Chowdhury; Microplastic Pollution in the Marine Environment : An Extensive Analysis on the Removal, Detection and Reliable Identification Method.  1st Jamal Nazrul Islam National Conference, 2022.

• Semifinalist at Hult Prize

Hult Prize, University of Dhaka, 2021

  Roles and Responsibilities

• Website Administrator of Dhaka University Nanotechnology Center (DUNC) under Dhaka University Student Promotion and Support Unit (November 2023 up to March 2024)
• Event Coordinator (2022)

Department Representative, Research and Publication Fair 2022, University of Dhaka

• Former President at ChemFusion (2021-22)

Community of Chemistry Students in Bangladesh

• Former Vice President at ChemFusion (2020-21)
• Program Coordinator (2021)

ChemFest: Hands on Activities for Students, ChemFusion International ChemFest 2022 (In association with American Chemical Society)

• Class Representative

Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka