CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. ZAIRA ZAMAN CHOWDHURY

Dr. Zaira Zaman Chowdhury is working as a Senior Lecturer in  Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), a potential National HICOE and UM COE. Earlier, she was appointed as Senior Research Fellow under the same institution. She has completed her Post Doctoral Research Fellowship from 1/10/2013-31/03/2015 in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University Malaya. Previously, she was appointed as Research Officer in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University Malaya from 1/04/2013 to 30/09/2013.  She has started her career with University Malaya from November 2008 Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry under supervision of Prof. Dr. Sharifuddin Mohd. Zain. She received her PhD in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from University of Malaya in 2013, whilst MSc. In Polymer Engineering and Technology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2003, and BSc. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Technology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2001 and Bachelor in Education (BEd.) in 2007 from Royale University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has completed her training in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from TAFE, Sydney, Australia. She has received Cambridge International Diploma for Teacher & Trainers (CIDTT) from Cambridge University, UK with “Distinction” in 2006-2007. She has experience in the development of fiber polymer composites, waste water treatment and adsorbent preparation for batch and fixed bed adsorption system. She has worked for synthesis of micro and nano structured carbon and biomass processing using catalyst. She has conducted some research to illustrate the catalytic application of carbon as well as extraction of nano and micro dimensional cellulose. She has contributed more than 117 papers in ISI & Scopus top ranking journal with 95 international Conference Proceedings. At present she is guiding 12 PhD and 11 Mphil scholars. She has 49,715.65 RM International Grant achieved from International Industries and Universities. As a Principal investigator, she had 163,336 RM earlier. At present  (2021) she had internal funding of 3,56,000 RM and external funding of 3,37,215.86 RM as PI and co-researcher.  She has 2 International Patent having H index 25.Dr. Zaira has received several esteemed award such as Dr. Zaira has received several esteemed award such as International Education Excellence Award in nanotechnology 2021 from CPAC from UK, , Distinguished  Researcher Award in  Nano-catalyis and Water Treatment, Excellent Scientific Award in 2020 for "Carbon Chemistry and Water Treatment, IMRF Brezileius Award in Nanotechnology and Catalysis 2019, India; Best Researcher Award in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2019, India; ISPA Gunasekaran Award 2018, India; Best Scientist Award in Nanotechnology 2018,  India; Elsevier’s Atlas award in 2015, Gold Award and Silver Award from Malaysian Inventions and Design Society (MINDS) and University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP, 2013). She has received CIMA Appreciation Award from Malaysian Inventions and Design Society (MINDS) and University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP, 2013). Recently she has received Bronze Award from International Engineering Innovation and Invention Exhibition (IENVEX), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP 2014). In 2016, she has received best paper award on Fourth Generation Nanoantioxidant Synthesis from New Zealand. 
PROFILE
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Nanotechnology Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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umexpert.um.edu.my/dr.zaira.chowdhury
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R-7276-2016
Scopus id
36975026400
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Bachelor Degree, Applied Chemistry, Dacca University, Bangladesh,
Doctoral Degree (Phd), Environmental Chemistry, Universiti Malaya (UM),
Master Degree, Applied Chemistry, Dacca University, Bangladesh,
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WORKING EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
A Conceptual Framework To Ensure Green Supply Chain For Developing Corporate Social Responsibility Model (csr) For Halal Food And Feed Processing Industries, A Baseline Study For Life Cycle Analysis, Toxicity Profile And Uncertainty Assays Of Micro And Macro-molecular Pollutant Using Smart Nano-bio Hybrid Composite, Palm Tree Biomass Catalytic Biorefining-A NewApproach in Controlling The Structure AndFunctionalization of Nanocellulose and ItsApplication (GREEN CAT), Design of Nanocatalyst for the Synthesis ofStructured Functionalized Carbon from Palm TreeBased Cellulose, Development of Filter Device and Study theAdsorption kinetics of Arsenic along with someHeavy metals from waste water by Graftco-polymerization of Palm oil fuel ash and Jute fiber, Improvement of physical and Mechanical Propertiesof Jute clothes (unbleached white) through GraftCopolymerization with EGDMA and EG monomer byThermal Curing Method ., Removal of Lead from waste water by charcoalactivated by surfactant (OT, TR and CITAB)., Towards sustainable river management: Nano photo-reduction, biodecompose and engineered catalytic depolymerization methods on treatment of solid and liquid river wastes, Development of Successive Filter Bed using Smart Nano Materials for Water Purification: Environmental and Economical Perspective, Green Synthesis of Graphane/CNTs/Carbon for Advanced Manufacturing of Nano Bio-Hybrid Composites: Energy and Environmental Application (Water Treatment) with Nano Toxicity Assays Antimicrobial Properties Studies , Molecular Interfaces of Aromatic Ring and Its' Nitro derivatives (Nitrobenzene) via Adsorption Process using Nano-porous Carbon/ Waste Rubber Composites: Effects of Chlorine Substitution in Ortho, meta and Para Position: Artificial Neural Network Approach, Developing computational platform for steady-state and dynamic simulation of microbial desalination cell 2. Device Simulation of FASnI3 Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cell with Cu2O as Hole Transport Layer and Zn2SnO4 as electron transport layer using SCAPS-1D, Heat exchanger fouling mitigation by environmental friendly nano composite coatings on heat exchanger surfaces, Design And Installation Of Stirred Batch Reactor: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Using Functionalized Nanoparticles, Artificial Neural Network (ann) Modelling And Plackett-burman Design, Solid Waste Management, Energy And Environmental Perspective, Nanotechnology For Processing Food/feed Preservatives And Colours: Impact On Circular Economy, Materials And Energy Balance Using Artificial Neural Networking (ann) Tool, Development Of Bio-fouling Resistant, Anticorrosive Additives For Membrane: Catalytic Oxidation Mechanism Using Artificial Neural Network Simulation (art) Approach, A Bench-scale Proto-type Development For Filtration Device: Column Dynamics With Breakthrough Analysis, Development of NanoCatalysis for Sustainable Resources and Technology, Study Of Mechanism And Mitigation Of Mineral Salts Deposition On Heated Surface By Environmental Friendly Approach, Material Characterization Produced Through Advance Manufacturing Technology, Removal Of Ammoniacal Nitrogen, Bod, Cod And Odors From Industrial Wastewater Using Fabrication Of Granular Activated Carbon, Zeolite And Limestone, Catalytic Degradation Of Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbon (Pahs): Experimental And Computational Approach Using Carbon Nano-Spheres (Cns) Infused Binary Metal Oxide Nano-Composite (Mo), Industrially Relevant Vibration Sensors And Dosimeters Based On Graphene Infused Natural Rubber And Latex Composites, Synthesis Of Micro And Nano-structured Carbon Functionalized Metal Oxide Hybrid Composites : Combination Of Adsorption And Efficient Photo-degradation For Mitigation Of Estrogens From Aqueous Effluents, Computational Studies And Mathematical Model Simulation For Synthesis And Application Of Carbon/graphene-oxide Supported Gold Catalyst For Wet Air Oxidation (cwao) Of Phenylurea Group Of Herbicides And Its Antimicrobial Properties, Green Synthesis : Graphene Oxide Conjugated Antioxidant-gold Nanoparticles, A Potential Nanoantioxidant Composite For Cancer Therapy, Evaluation Of Graphene Based Glucose Biosensors, CATALYTIC APPROACH FOR SYNTHESIS OF GRAPHITIC CARBON DERIVED FROM INDEGINEOUS LIGNOCELLULOSIC RESIDUES AND ITS APPLICATION: ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE , Design and Catalytic Synthesis of Multipotent Antioxidant-EG Esters for Functionlization of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles , Multimodal Photofunctionalities Of Upconversion Nanoparticle And 2d Material Composites, Metal Oxide Nanocluster-modified Zno Nanorod For Mitigating Persistent Organic Pollutants In Water Environment, Design, Synthesis And Functionalization Of Nanomaterials With Raman And Biomolecular Fingerprints For Biosensor And Microarray Integration, Modifying Tio2 Catalyst Via Extrinsic Approach For The Abatement Of Recalcitrant Organic Pollutants, SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATION OF HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITES: AN OXIDATION CATALYST FOR THE DILUTION OF MULTIPLE AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS RINGS OF COOLING WATER TO PREVENT SEDIMENTATION AND CORROSION IN HEAT EXCHANGERS (KING KHALID UNIVERSITY, SAUDI ARABIA, RGP.2/101/43; 150,000 SAR) , STABILITY ENHANCEMENT BY PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS USING PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS, RS 2018-03, PI: AP PROF AKHTARUZZAMAN, CO-INVESTIGATOR FUNDER-UNIVERSITY KEBANGSA MALAYSIA (UKM),
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Total Journal Publication: 141
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Books: 3
Proceedings: 1
Research Grants: More than RM Two million six hundred and sixty six thousand five hundred and twenty three
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