Dr. Md. Abul Kalam

Faculty Profile

Dr. Md. Abul Kalam

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Name of the Dept.

Physics

Phone

+8801942855065

Email

bdmakalam@gmail.com, abulkalam@niter.edu.bd

Degrees Obtained

PhD

Optoelectronics and Nanostructure Science, Shizuoka University, Japan

M.Sc

Theoretical Physics, University of Dhaka

B.Sc

Physics, University of Dhaka

Academic Details

• 2014-2018: Doctor of Philosophy, Degree awarded in September. 2018, Department of Optoelectronics and Nanostructure Science, Shizuoka University, Japan, Thesis Title: Study of the Bipolar pulsed arc discharge method for the efficient production of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes , Supervisor: Professor Dr. Tetsu Mieno

• 2009-2010 (Exam held in 2012): Master of Science, Dhaka University, Department of Theoretical Physics, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Thesis Title: Atomic transport properties of In_0.5Bi_0.5 alloys, Supervisor: Professor Dr. Golam Mohammad Bhuiyan.

• 2005-2009 (Exam held in 2011): Bachelor of Science (Hon.), Dhaka University, Department of Physics, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Employment History

Research Assistant

Plasma Science Laboratory, Shizuoka University, Japan

Scientific Researcher

Shizuoka University, Japan

Teaching Assistant

Department of Physics, Shizuoka University, Japan

Lecturer

Department of Physics, Cambrian College, Dahaka

Awards & Recognition

1. Environment Leadership Program of Shizuoka University (ELSU) Scholarship, Japan

2. Shizuoka University International Student Scholarship, Japan

3.  Junior School Scholarship, Cumilla Board

Research Interest

My main research areas are synthesis of carbon nanotubes (SWNTs/MWNTs) using plasma technology and their characterization. Application of CNTs especially development of pressure sensors and nanocomposites. I have also interests in experimental and theoretical study of transport phenomena (Thermal heat transfer, diffusion and viscosity in alloys. However, currently I am working more on development of nanocomposites based on biopolymer and CNTs.

Conducting Courses:

1. (TE-1102) Physics-I: Department of Textile Engineering, Level-1 Term-1
2. (TE-1202) Physics-II: Department of Textile Engineering, Level-1 Term-2
3. (PHY 1101) Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics and Mechanics: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1^st Year 1^st Semester
4. (EEE 1203) Electrical Properties of Materials: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering 1^st Year 2^nd Semester
5. (IPE 3102) Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Level-3 Term-1
6. (TE 4206) Technical Textiles and Nanotechnology: Department of Textile Engineering, Level-4 Term-2
7. MTM 5202 (Research Methodology and academic Writing): Department of Textile Engineering, M. Sc. 2^nd Semester

Bio-nanocomposite Research Group

PI: Dr. Md. Abul Kalam

Member:

1. Hasan Sibli, Lecturer, Dept. of Textile Engineering
2. Kamrul Hasan, Lecturer, Dept. of Physics
3. Jabed Iqbal, Lecturer, Physics

Current Research Project

1. Preparation and characterization of FG/MWNTs nanocomposite films

   Fish gelatin (FG) will be prepared from fish scale (Hilsha fish) by using chemical Method. Solvent-casting method will be employed to prepare FG/MWNTs film, where MWNTs will be used as reinforcing agent.

2. FG/MWNTs composites coating for perishable fruits preservation

   Edible and washable bio-nanocomposite coatings from fish scales-derived polymers and carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) will be prepared.

3. Extraction of Crystalline Nanocellulose (CNC) from water lily fiber

CNC will be extracted from water lily fiber using chemical and mechanical method. Produced will be characterized using XRD and FTIR.

Publications

Journal paper

1. Md Abul Kalam and Tetsu Mieno (2018) Pressure and discharge current dependence of production rate of single-walled carbon nanotubes by the bipolar pulsed arc discharge method. Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures, 26 (7): 458-464.

2. Md Abul Kalam, Tetsu Mieno and Beatriz Estela Casareto (2108) Development of artificial fish reef using environmentally safe ceramic material. Journal of Ecosystem & Ecography, 8 (1): 253 (7 pages).

3. Md Abul Kalam, Tetsu Mieno “Investigation of the effect of temperature variation of carbon electrode during the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by the bipolar pulsed arc discharge method. (To be submitted).

4. Md Abul Kalam, M.R Amin, A. Z. Ziauddin Ahammed and G. M. Bhuiyan “Study of atomic transport properties of In_0.5Bi_0.5 alloys at different thermodynamic state in view of distribution function method. (To be submitted).

Conference Attended

1. Md. Abul Kalam, Kazi Hanium Maria and Tetsu Mieno, “Synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes by bipolar pulsed arc discharge method (Parameter Dependence)”, 2015 Workshop on Green Science and Technology of Global Young Researchers, Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan, January 26, 2015.

2. Md Abul Kalam and Tetsu Mieno, “Discharge current and pressure dependence of production rate of single-walled carbon nanotubes by the low frequency bipolar pulse arc discharge method”, The 14^th International Conference on Global Research and Education, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan, September 28-30, 2015.

3. Md Abul Kalam and Tetsu Mieno, “Measurement of temperature variation of anode during the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by the bipolar arc discharge method”, The 18^th Takyanagi Kenjiro Memorial Symposium on Toward Advanced Imaging Science Creation, and innovative Development of nanomaterials and Nanodevices’’, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan, November 15-16, 2016.

4. Md Abul Kalam and Tetsu Mieno, “Development of artificial fish reef from economical and environmentally safe ceramic material”, 2017 International Symposium toward the Future of Advance Researches in Shizuoka University, Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan, February 27, 2017.

5. Md Abul Kalam and Tetsu Mieno, “Investigation of temperature variation of anode during the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by the bipolar arc discharge method”, The 9^th International Symposium on Advanced Plasma Science and its Applications for Nitrides and Nanomaterials, and 10^th International Conference on Plasma-Nano Technology& Science, Chubu University, Aichi Japan, March 1-5, 2017.

6. Md. Abul Kalam, M.R Amin, A. Z. Ziauddin Ahammed and G. M. Bhuiyan “atomic Transport properties of In_0.5Bi_0.5 Alloys at different Thermodynamic State”, International Bose Conference, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 4, 2013.

7. M. A. Kalam, M. R. Amin, A. Z. Z. Ahmed, G. M. Bhuiyan “Atomic Transport Properties of In_0.5Bi_0.5 Liquid Binary Alloys’’; 4^th International Symposium, Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan, December 1-2, 2014.

Other Responsibilities:

Head: Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Acting Head: Department of Physics, Mathematics

Member: CRIR, Furniture making, repairing and maintenance committee, Language Club