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Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
HKUST—The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (PDF download link)
Ph.D. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering 2021
UNESCO-IHE—Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands
M.Sc. in Urban Water and Sanitation [view] 2015
AIT—Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand
M.Engg. in Water Engineering and Management (only course work has been completed except thesis) [view] 2013
IUBAT—International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
BSc in Civil Engineering [view] 2010
Professional Job Experience
Professional Job Experience
Engineering Analyst (Full-time), Digester Doc, LLC., Boise, Idaho, USA. from Oct 2023 to till date. Assessing sites for suitability in developing anaerobic digester projects; Determining site characteristics to include CAPEX/OPEX, energy production, carbon intensity, and revenues.
Lecturer (Full-time), Department of Civil and Environmental Resource Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, USA. from Sept 2022 to Aug 2023. Teaching undergrad courses; Writing journal articles; Preparing research proposals; Supervising MSc/PhDstudents’s research
Postdoctoral Fellow (Full-time), Department of Environmental Resource Engineering, The State University of New York, USA. from Nov 2021 to Sept 2022. Running a pilot-scale reactor for ammonia recovery; Writing journal articles; Preparing research proposals; Supervising MSc/PhDstudents’s research
Senior Lecturer (Full-time) under the Department of Civil Engineering at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2015 and continuing. Conduction following courses: Environmental Engineering, Irrigation and Flood Control, Advanced Environmental Engineering, and trainer of a Certificate Course on Operation and Maintenance of Effluent Treatment Plant
Sanitary Engineer (Part time) at Biovista Waters BV, Kalfjeslaan 68, 2623 AJ, Delft, The Netherlands, 2014 to 2015.
Research Fellow (Full time) at Leichtweiß-Institut für Wasserbau, TU Braunschweig, Germany financed by DAAD, Research Theme: Integrated Modeling Approach for Sustainable Groundwater Resources Management in Megacities
Junior Lecturer (Full-time) under the Department of Civil Engineering, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2010 to 2012.
Teaching Assistant (Part-time) under the Department of Civil Engineering at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2008 to 2010.
Publications
Publications
Peer-reviewed Journal Paper
Peer-reviewed Journal Paper
Badsha, M.A.H. and I.M.C. Lo (2021). Dual-functional hydrogel for post-electroplating cationic and anionic metal removal: A practicality study, Chemosphere 133068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133068
Badsha, M.A.H., Khan, M., Wu, B., Kumar, A., Lo, I.M.C. (2021). Role of surface functional groups of hydrogels in metal adsorption: From performance to mechanism, J. Hazard. Mater. 408: 124463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124463
Badsha, M.A.H. and Lo, I.M.C. (2020). An innovative pH-independent magnetically separable hydrogel for the removal of Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions from electroplating wastewater, J. Hazard. Mater. 381, 121000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121000
Dong, C., Zheng, Z., He, J., Badsha, M.A.H., Lo, I.M.C. (2021). Visible-light-driven peroxymonosulfate activation in photo-electrocatalytic system using hollow-structured Pt@CeO2@MoS2 photoanode for the degradation of pharmaceuticals and personal care products, Environ. Int. 154: 106572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2021.106572
Tee, K.A., Ahmed, S., Badsha, M.A.H., Wong, K.C.J., Lo, I.M.C. (2023). Comprehensive review and future research directions on using various lanthanum-based adsorbents for selective phosphate removal. Clean Technol. Environ. Policy. (Impact Factor = 4.521). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-023-02490-7 3.
He, A., Dong, C., Chen, X., Cai, H., Jiang, X., Zhang, Y., Peng, A., Badsha, M.A.H. (2023). Review of piezocatalysis and piezo assisted photocatalysis in environmental engineering, Crystals, 13(9): 1382 (Impact Factor = 2.7) https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst13091382 4.
Tee, A.K, Badsha, M.A.H., Khan, M., Wong, K.C.J,. I.M.C. Lo (2022), Lanthanum carbonate nanoparticles confined within anion exchange resin for phosphate removal from river water: Batch and fixed-bed column study, Process Saf. Environ. Prot. (Impact Factor = 6.158). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2022.01.008 5.
Uddin, M.N., Saha, G.C., Hasanath, M.A., Badsha, M.A.H., Chowdhury, M.H. (2023). Hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous medium by ternary nanoadsorbent: a study of kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamic mechanism, Plos One (Impact Factor = 3.240) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290234.
Louc, W., Zan, F., Wu, X., Badsha, M.A.H. Single-stage anoxic/oxic (A/O) system for digested piggery wastewater with a low C/N ratio, this manuscript has been submitted to Environ. Tech. 10.
Ahmed, S., Badsha, M.A.H., Khan, M.E., Ali, W., Bashiri, A.H. Hierarchical flower-like magnesium oxide microspheres for efficient removal of copper, this manuscript has been submitted to J. Solid State Chem. 11.
Tao, W. Badsha, M.A.H., Arachchilage, P.W., Mostafa, A. Simultaneous ammonia recovery and treatment of sludge digestate using vacuum stripping and absorption process: Scale-up design and pilot study, this manuscript is under review in Chem. Engg. J.
Badsha, M.A.H., Rathnayake1, P., Mostafa, A., Lundquist, T., Tao, W. Combined effects of ammonia recovery and vacuum-assisted alkali/thermal treatment on biogas production, this manuscript is ready for submission
International Conference Proceedings
International Conference Proceedings
Badsha, M.A.H. and Lo, I.M.C. (presenter), 2022. Simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic metals using a dual-function hydrogel: Batch and column study, an abstract has been submitted to the Solgel Conference 2022, France, 24–29 July.
Badsha, M.A.H. and Lo, I.M.C., "‘Sorptive removal of metal cations from electroplating wastewater using a magnetically separable anionic hydrogel", 6th YWP BeNeLux conference, organised by University of Luxembourg and IWA, Luxembourg City, February 12-14, 2020 (Link).
Badsha, M.A.H. and Rasul, T., “A Review on Advanced Resource Recovery Options from Wastewater”, 13th International Knowledge Globalization Conference, organised by Suffolk University, Boston, USA and IUBAT, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 23-26, 2018 (Link).
Badsha, M.A.H., “Tertiary Treatment of Textile Effluent Using an Integrated Filtration System in Bangladesh: A Case Study”, CUET, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 21 –23 December 2016. (Link)
Badsha, M.A.H. and Kafi, A.H., Islam, M.Z., and Islam, T. “Analysis of the Trends in Temperature and Precipitation Variables for Sylhet City of Bangladesh Using RCLIMDEX Toolkit”, International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2016), Khulna, Bangladesh, 12-14 February 2016. (Link)
Islam, M.M., Badsha, M.A.H., “Vulnerability Analysis of Bangladesh due to Multiple Natural Hazards Using GIS Technique”, CERIE 2011 in SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Jan. 11-13, 2011. (Link)
Islam, S., Badsha, M.A.H., Alam, M.J.B., Haque, M.B. and Haque, M. A., “Comparative Study of Hazards by Floods and Cyclones in Bangladesh”, CERIE 2011 in SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Jan. 11-13, 2011. (Link)
Presented Papers in International Seminars and Workshops
Presented Papers in International Seminars and Workshops
Badsha, M.A.H., “Current Scenario of the Existing Effluent Treatment Systems in the Context of Textile Industries in Bangladesh”. IUBAT University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 20, 2016. (Link)
Badsha, M.A.H., “Daily Water Consumption at IUBAT University and How to Reduce the Water Demand”, Inauguration Ceremony of On-site Greywater Treatment and Reuse in Gardening at IUBAT University. IUBAT University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 20, 2016. (Link)
Badsha, M.A.H., “A Snapshot on the Status of Water Supply and Sanitation in Bangladesh”, Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Integrated River Basin Management in Asian Monsoon Region, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 5-6, 2013. (Link)
PhD Thesis at HKUST
PhD Thesis at HKUST
My M.Sc. Thesis at UNESCO-IHE
My M.Sc. Thesis at UNESCO-IHE
Awards and Achievements
Awards and Achievements
Postgraduate Studentship Award (PGS) at HKUST, sponsored by Research Grant Council, Hong Kong SAR [Click to view]
Diamond World Presents IAA Engineering Award 2016, sponsored by Diamond World & IUBATAA [Click to view]
UNESCO-IHE Scholarship, sponsored by Waterschap Scheldestromen, The Netherlands [Click to view]
Research Fellowship at TUBS (Guest Chair Team 2013), sponsored by: DAAD, Germany [Click to view]
AIT Fellowship Award at the point of admission at AIT, Bangkok, Thailand [Click to view]
Merit Scholarship at the point of admission (100% tuition fees waiver) at IUBAT, Bangladesh
Academic Excellence Award at IUBAT, Bangladesh [Click to view]
First Class Second at Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute in 2006 under the BTEB, Bangladesh
Professional Training & Workshops
Professional Training & Workshops
Title: Training on Graduate Teaching Assistantship (September 5, 2017 to April 30, 2018), organized by Center for Education Innovation (CEI) at Hong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. [view]
Title: Training on Wastewater Monitoring and Management (December 21, 2016), organized by GIZ-PSES—Promotion of Social and Environmental Standards in the Industry, supported by the German Government. [view]
Title: Workshop on Addressing Water Management Issues in Leather Production in the Context of CETP (December 8, 2016), organized by GIZ-PSES—Promotion of Social and Environmental Standards in the Industry, supported by the German Government. [view]
Title: Prospect of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) for Textile Industry in Bangladesh (December 5, 2016), organized by GIZ-PSES—Promotion of Social and Environmental Standards in the Industry, supported by the German Government. [view]
Title: Resource Efficient Management of Chemicals in line with ZDHC Requirements (November 27-39, 2016), organized by GIZ-PSES—Promotion of Social and Environmental Standards in the Industry, supported by the German Government. [view]
Title: Environmental Awareness & Compliance in the Textile Wet Processing Industry, Bangladesh (May 13, 2016), organized by AQM— Asia Quality Management, supported by France Government & IWWRT, Bangladesh. [view]
Title: Training on Teaching-Learning, Curriculum and Quality Assurance, Bangladesh (April 17-21, 2016), organized by Graduate Training Institute (GTI), Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). [view]
Title: Training of Trainers (ToT) on the certificate course for the ETP Operators, Bangladesh (March 29-31, 2016), organized by GIZ-PSES—Promotion of Social and Environmental Standards in the Industry, supported by the German Government. [view]
Title: Activated Filter Media and Swimming Pool Water Treatment System, Switzerland (August 27- 30, 2014), organized by Biovista Waters BV and Aqua Solar AG.
Title: Planning and Design of Pumping Works (May 7-10, 201 3), organized by Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
Experimental Skills
Experimental Skills
(Nano)material design and synthesis : Magnetic nanoparticles; hydrogels; co-precipitation; solvothermal, etc.
Material characterization techniques : TEM, SEM, EDX, XRD, BET, TGA, VSM, ATR–FTIR, XPS, zeta potential, etc.
Analytical techniques : IC, ICP-OES, AAS, TOC analyzer, UV-vis spectroscopy, & other typical water/wastewater analysis techniques
References
References
Ir Prof. Irene Man Chi Lo, JP, PhD
Chair Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: (+852) 2358-7157, Fax: (852) 2358-1534, Email: cemclo@ust.hk, Web: http://home.ust.hk/~irenelo
Prof. Guanghao Chen
Chair Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: (+852) 2358 8752, Email: ceghchen@ust.hk, Web: https://seng.ust.hk/about/people/faculty/guanghao-chen
Prof. Dr. Ir. Jules van Lier
Professor, Department of Wastewater Treatment/Environmental Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), 2600 AA Delft, The Netherlands
Tel: (+31) 152781615, Email: j.b.vanlier@tudelft.nl, Web: https://ocw.tudelft.nl/teachers/j-b-van-lier/
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