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

Ph.D

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 (Ph.D), 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 (MS), 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 (B.Sc Hon.), Dhaka University, Department of Physics, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Employment History

From September 2019

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, NITER.

January 2019 – August 2019 

Lecturer, Department of Physics, NITER.

October 2014 – September 2018

Research Assistant (RA), Teaching Assistant (TA) and Scientific Researcher, Shizuoka University, Japan.

Lecture,  Department of Physics, Cambrian School and College, Dhaka.

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.

Publications

Journal Publications

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.   Kalam Md Abul (2018) “Study of the Bipolar Pulsed Arc Discharge Method for the Efficient Production of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes” Ph.D Thesis, Shizuoka University. DOI: 10.14945/00027570

3.   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).

Conference Proceedings

1.   Md Abul Kalam and Tetsu Mieno (2016) Measurement of temperature variation of anode during the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes by the bipolar arc discharge method. Proceeding of the 18^th Takyanagi Kenjiro Memorial Symposium, Shizuoka Univ., Hamamatsu, Japan, Nov. 15-16, 2016.

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. Proceeding of the 14^th International Conference on Global Research and Education, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan, September 28-30, 2015.

Conference Presentation

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, “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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

1.   Preparation and characterization of FG/MWNTs nanocomposite films

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

2.   Extraction of Crystalline Nanocellulose (CNC) from natural fiber

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

Research Collaboration with

Material Science Laboratory, Department of Physics, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Department of Physics, University of Dhaka (DU)

Leather Research Institute (LRI), BCSIR, Nayarhat, Savar, Dhaka

Department of Physics, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)

Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology, University of Dhaka

1.  Bangladesh Nanosociety

2.  Bangladesh Physical Society

Teaching:

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

Other Responsibilities (Current):

Convener:

1.  Center for Research and Industrial Relations (CRIR) ( From April 2022 - )

2.  Evaluation and buying committee (From September 2021 - )

3.  NITER Science Society (From January 2022 - )

Member:

1.  Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) Trust committee (From July 2020 - )

2.  Canteen and Cafe investigation committee (From 2022 - )

3.  NITER Career Club (From August 2022 - )

Other Responsibilities (Performed)

Administrative

1.  Founding Head, Department of CSE (August 2019 - August 2021)

2.  Proctor and Student Welfare Advisor (Feb 2020 - August 2021)

Convener

1.  Routine Committee (August 2019 - August 2021)

2.  Junior Officer (Registrar office, Exam office) recruitment sub-committee-2022

Member

1.  Center for Research and Industrial Relation (CRIR) (June 2019 - April 2022)

2.  Furniture making, repair and maintenance committee (Jan 2019 –,,,,,,,)

3.  Member of the driver recruitment sub-committee-2021