Dr. Ohidul Alam is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, China. Born in Coxโs Bazar, Bangladesh, he is a dedicated environmental researcher focusing on pollution control, biomass energy technologies, hazardous waste treatment, and energy storage systems. With over a decade of academic and field-based research experience, Dr. Alam has contributed significantly to the study of environmental materials, heavy metals, microplastics, wastewater treatment, and life cycle assessments. He has published 16 SCI journal papers and presented at numerous international conferences. He also has an extensive background in research consultancy and project management, having served as PI or core researcher in over 12 multidisciplinary environmental projects. Fluent in Bangla and English with basic Chinese proficiency, he is known for his hands-on expertise in wet-chemical and analytical techniques. Dr. Alam continues to inspire sustainable environmental practices through impactful research, international collaborations, and academic mentorship.
Profile
๐ Education
Dr. Ohidul Alam pursued a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology (2016โ2021), where he worked on preparing adsorbents from marine biomass for heavy metal stabilization. He earned his Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, Tongji University (2014โ2016), studying heavy metals in plastic materials and pollution during thermal treatment. Prior to that, he completed an M.S. in Environmental Science (2010โ2011, exam held in 2013) and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science (2006โ2007, exam held in 2012) from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. His academic journey began with an HSC from Government City College, Chattogram (2005โ2006), and an SSC from Shilkhali High School, Coxโs Bazar (2003โ2004). His academic focus has consistently revolved around environmental assessment, pollution control, hazardous waste treatment, and the development of sustainable waste management technologies.
๐งช Experience
Dr. Alam currently serves as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Jiangsu University, China, investigating heavy metals, microplastics, and hazardous waste disposal. His professional experience includes roles such as Environmental Officer at the Integrated Development Foundation (2022โ2023), Manager at Aurora Consultant Ltd., and Consultant at DM WATCH, focusing on climate change and environmental knowledge management. He previously worked as an Environmental Consultant at SETS (2020โ2021) and Guest Lecturer at Chattogram Polytechnic Institute. His early career involved multiple research assistant roles with organizations like IUCN and GIZ on biodiversity, forest conservation, ship-breaking industry evaluation, and community-based climate adaptation. Across these diverse roles, he has developed core competencies in research development, field-based studies, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and laboratory analysis. His academic research spans over a decade and includes projects involving advanced analytical techniques, policy-level environmental planning, and applied sustainable development in both urban and coastal ecosystems.
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Awards and Honors
Dr. Alamโs research excellence has been acknowledged through multiple awards and prestigious opportunities. He has been selected to present his work at significant international symposia and conferences, such as the IWWGR-ARB Symposium in Shanghai and climate change events in Bangladesh. His participation in international training programs, including the Summer School at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and workshops on Life Cycle Assessment, demonstrates his global academic engagement and technical leadership. He has been entrusted as Principal Investigator or key researcher in over a dozen national and international research projects. Although not explicitly listed in formal awards sections, his continued invitations to research seminars, funded research projects, and scientific writing for reputed dailies like Daily Independent and Financial Express reflect recognition of his expertise. Dr. Alamโs scientific publications, mentorship roles, and policy-level contributions make him a respected figure in the environmental science research community.
๐ฌ Research Focus
Dr. Alamโs research focuses on environmental sustainability with special emphasis on pollution control, hazardous waste treatment, and development of low-cost environmental technologies. He investigates heavy metal contamination, microplastics pollution, sludge treatment, and the life cycle assessment of waste and materials. His Ph.D. centered on converting seafood shells into functional adsorbents for metal stabilization in wastewater and solid waste. He also explores thermal treatment of plastic wastes, urban solid waste, and ecological impacts of contaminated sites. His ongoing post-doctoral research analyzes health risks from heavy metals and microplastics in coastal zones. With multidisciplinary expertise, he employs advanced lab techniques like ICP-OES, XRF, AAS, and FE-SEM. He integrates wet-chemical methods, ecological assessments, and data analytics to support green supply chains, sustainable waste disposal, and energy storage development. Dr. Alamโs research serves both academic advancement and policy development, supporting environmentally responsible solutions across developing and industrial nations.
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Conclusion
Dr. Ohidul Alam is a dynamic environmental scientist whose work on hazardous waste, pollution control, and life cycle assessment significantly advances global sustainability efforts by blending academic rigor with real-world impact.
Publications
- A comparative study on the differences between public and private healthcare entities in healthcare waste management in Chittagong, Bangladesh
O Alam, M Hossain
Proceedings of the WasteSafe 2013 โ 3rd International Conference on Solidย โฆ
- A comparison between public and private approaches of waste management in the healthcare industry of Chittagong City Corporation
O Alam, MM Hossain
International conference on โIndustrial Waste management and Processย โฆ
- A Comparison between Public and Private Approaches of Waste Management in the Healthcare Industry of Chittagong City Corporation
M Hossain, O Alam
Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Waste Management andย โฆ
- A comprehensive study of existing solid waste management system and its impacts on the environment in a coastal city of Bangladesh
OA Israt Nahar Mona, Mohammad Mohinuzzaman, Ramisa Maliyath, Sayed Mohammad …
Proceedings of the Waste Safe 2023 โ 8 th International Conference onย โฆ
- A critical review on advances in remediation of toxic heavy metals contaminated solids by chemical processes
O Alam, X Zheng, D Du, X Qiao, L Dai, J Li, J Xia, J Ye, S Zhong
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 113149
- A deeper look into the inner factors associated to healthcare waste management in Chittagongโthe commercial capital of Bangladesh
M Hossain, O Alam
Proceedings Sardinia 2013, Fourteenth International Waste Management andย โฆ
- A preliminary life cycle assessment on healthcare waste management in Chittagong City, Bangladesh
O Alam, A Mosharraf
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 17 (3), 1753-1764
- An in-depth review on municipal solid waste management, treatment and disposal in Bangladesh
O Alam, X Qiao
Sustainable Cities and Society 52, 101775