Dr. Ohidul Alam | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ohidul Alam is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, China. Born in Cox’s 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.

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Education

Dr. Ohidul Alam pursued a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology (2016–2021), 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 (2014–2016), studying heavy metals in plastic materials and pollution during thermal treatment. Prior to that, he completed an M.S. in Environmental Science (2010–2011, exam held in 2013) and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science (2006–2007, exam held in 2012) from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. His academic journey began with an HSC from Government City College, Chattogram (2005–2006), and an SSC from Shilkhali High School, Cox’s Bazar (2003–2004). His academic focus has consistently revolved around environmental assessment, pollution control, hazardous waste treatment, and the development of sustainable waste management technologies.

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 (2022–2023), 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 (2020–2021) 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.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Alam’s 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. Alam’s scientific publications, mentorship roles, and policy-level contributions make him a respected figure in the environmental science research community.

Research Focus

Dr. Alam’s 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. Alam’s research serves both academic advancement and policy development, supporting environmentally responsible solutions across developing and industrial nations.

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