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Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad
PROFESSOR
Institute of Environmental Science

Education Summary  
B.Sc. (honours) & M.Sc in Biochemistry from University of Rajshahi, MS in Environmental Science from Chiang Mai University, Thailand and Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Kyungpook National University, South Korea
Research Interest  
Arsenic Contamination, Biopesticides, Enzyme, Bioethanol, Environmental Microbiology and EIA
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(Ph.D. in Biotechnology)		 Kyungpook National University, South Korea 2009
Masters
(M.S. in Environmental Risk Assessment)		 Chiang Mai University, Thailand 1996
Masters
(M.Sc. in Biochemistry)		 Department of Biochemistry, University of Rajshahi 1992
Bachelor/Honors
(B.Sc. in Biochemistry)		 Department of Biochemistry, University of Rajshahi 1990

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2015-08-29 to Institute of Environmental Science PROFESSOR
2010-06-01 to 2015-08-28 Institute of Environmental Science ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
2002-07-17 to 2010-05-31 Institute of Environmental Science ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2001-07-17 to 2002-07-16 Institute of Environmental Science LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Not Available
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Journal

1. Hasan, M.A., Azad, M.A.K., Moniruzzaman, M. and Kamruzzaman, M. "Noise Pollution Levels and Their Impact on Workers in Wood Furniture Factories" ISAR Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 2 (9): 39-45.

Published: September 2024
2. Hasan, M.A., Azad, M.A.K., Moniruzzaman, M. and Kamruzzaman, M. "Construction Noise and Its Impact on Workers in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh" Journal of Environmental Science, 10 (3): 1-12.

Published: July 2024
3. Ullah, M.N., Azad, M.A.K., Gofur, M.R. and Sardar, M.J.U. "Perceptions of Cat Rearing, Feeding and Health Management by Cat Owners in Rajshahi" Asian Journal of Biology, 20 (1): 32-42.

Published: February 2024
4. Hasan, M.A., Azad, M.A.K., Moniruzzaman, M. and Kamruzzaman, M. "Noise Impacts to Student of Roadside Primary Schools at Rajshahi City in Bangladesh" Ecology Journal, 5(2) : 213-218.

Published: December 2023
5. Yesmin, D., Azad, M.A.K., Aminuzzaman, F.M. and Islam, M.M. "Efficacy of Plant Extracts on Morphology and Cultural Characteristics of Bipolaris sorokiniana, Causing Black Point Disease of Wheat in Bangladesh" American Journal of Plant Sciences, 14 (10): 1162-1179.

Published: October 2023
6. Hossain, M.M., Azad, M.A.K. and Khalequzzaman, K.M. "Antifungal Activity of Botanicals and Biological agents against Sclerotium rolfsii Causing Foot and Root Rot Disease of Lentil" Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, 38 (1): 71-75.

Published: April 2023
7. Hossain, M.M., Azad, M.A.K. and Khalequzzaman, K.M. "Antifungal Activity of Botanicals and Biocontrol agents against Sclerotium rolfsii Causing Foot and Root Rot Disease of Lentil" Ecology Journal, 4 (2) : 145-152.

Published: December 2022
8. Sadat, A.F.M.N., Azad, M.A.K., Zahan, N., Sharma, D., Rayhana, N., Rana, M.S., Ali, M., Sultana, A. and Rahman, M.M. "Hypoglycemic Study of Aqueous Ultrasound Assisted Crude Extracts Obtained from Moringa Oleifera Leaves on Glucocorticoid Induced Diabetic Mice" Global Scientific Journals (GSJ), 10(5): 496-502.

Published: May 2022
9. Sultana, S., Islam, MS. and Azad, M.A.K. "Efficacy of Some Botanical Extracts on Amaranth Leaf Borer and Phytochemical Investigation of the Potent Extract" Bangladesh Journal of Ecology, 3(1): 75-80.

Published: December 2021
10. Islam, S., Azad, M.A.K., Islam, M.R., Sultana, M.S., Khatun, J.A. and Islam, M.H. "Efficacy of Some Botanical Extracts on the Control of Late Blight Disease in Experimental Potato Field" Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, 12: 426-435.

Published: December 2021
11. Sadat, A.F.M.N., Sultana, A., Rahman, M.A., Sharma,D., Khan, M.A., Rahman, M.M. and Azad, M.A.K. "Study of Hypoglycemic Properties of Aqueous Fresh Leaves Extracts of Azadirachta indica, Bryophyllum pinnatum, Carica papaya and Mikania cordata prepared by Ultrasound Assisted Extraction Method" International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 6(10): 942-945.

Published: November 2021
12. Islam, M.M., Yesmin, D., Sultana, S. and Azad, M.A.K. "Efficacy of Some Plant Extracts for Controlling Aphid and Diamond Back Moth of Cabbage" Bangladesh Journal of Ecology, 2(2): 107-111.

Published: December 2020
13. Begum, S., Ahmed, M.S. and Azad, M.A.K. "Pesticide Residues in Early Winter Vegetables of Rajshahi District." Bangladesh Journal of Ecology, 2(1): 37-42.

Published: December 2020
14. Sultana, S., Azad, M.A.K. and Islam, M.S. "Effect of Botanicals on the Growth of Chili Plant, Yield and Control of Leaf Curl Disease in Experimental Field." Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 9: 75-84.

Published: December 2020
15. Yesmin, M.N., Azad, M.A.K., Kamruzzaman, M. and Uddin, M.N. "Bioethanol Production from Corn, Pumpkin and Carrot of Bangladesh as Renewable Source using Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae" Acta Chemica Malaysia, 4 (2): 1-22.

Published: June 2020
16. Khatun, J.A., Azad, MA.K. and Ahmed, M.S. "Efficacy of Some Botanical Extracts for Eco-friendly Management of Aphid in Yard Long Bean" Asian-Australasian Journal of Food Safety and Security, 4 (1): 8-13.

Published: May 2020
17. Azad, MAK and Yesmin, M.N. "Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Products and Fruits of Bangladesh" GEOMATE Journal, 17 (61): 222-227.

Published: September 2019
18. Islam, M.M., Yesmin, D., Sultana, S. and Azad, M.A.K. "Efficacy of Five Plant Extracts against Late Blight Disease of Tomato in Experimental Field" Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources, 12(1&2): 67-71.

Published: June 2019
19. Begum, S., Sultana, S., Ahmed, M.S. and Azad, M.A.K. "Pesticide Residues Analysis from Winter Vegetables Collected from Six Markets of Rajshahi Bangladesh" Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources, 12(1&2): 43-50.

Published: June 2019
20. Khatun, J.A., Azad, M.A.K. and Ahmed, M.S. "Eco-friendly Management of Aphid with Botanical Pesticides in Country Bean Field at Rajshahi, Bangladesh" Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 7: 1-10.

Published: December 2018
21. Sadat, A.F.M., Mizan, M.R.B., Sultana, A., Rahman, M.M. and Azad, M.A.K. "Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol Extract and Ultrasound Assisted Water Extract of the Leaves of Azadirachta indica" Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 7:40-47.

Published: December 2018
22. Yesmin, D., Islam, M.M. and Azad, M.A.K. "Wheat Seed Treatment with Plant Extract and Its Effect on Germination, Yield and Fungal Disease Control in Experimental Field" Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 7:54-59.

Published: December 2018
23. Hossain, M.Z., Azad, M.A.K., Karmakar, S., Mondal, M.N.I., Das, M. and Rahman, M.M. "Assessment of Better Prediction of Seasonal Rainfall by Climate Predictability Tool using Global Sea Surface Temperature in Bangladesh" Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 1-13.

Published: December 2018
24. Das, M., Azad, M.A.K., Bulbul, S.H., Mizan, M.R.B. and Uddin, M.B. "Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Acacia nilotica (L) Leaf Extract" Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 6: 1-9.

Published: December 2017
25. Azad, M.A.K. and Sarker, S.K. "Efficacy of Some Botanical Extracts on Plant Growth, Yield and Pest Management in Eggplant Field" Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources, 10(1): 137-140.

Published: June 2017
26. Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 6: 1-9. "Antibacterial Activity of Bohera (Terminalia bellirica) Extract against Dental Caries Causing Bacteria Sterptococcus mutans" J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 10(2): 117-120.

Published: June 2017
27. Das, M., Islam, M.N., Maniruzzaman, M., Azad, M.A.K. and Uddin, M.B. "Study of Antibacterial Activity of Acacia nilotica (L) Leaf Extract Against Diarrheal Bacteria in Bangladesh Perspective" Rajshahi University of Journal of Environmental Science, 5: 25-35.

Published: December 2016
28. Azad, M.A.K., Wang, F. and Kim, H.R. "Identification of a Novel Sugar Compound from Korean Pine Seeds" Food Science and Biotechnology, 24(6): 2011-2015.

Published: December 2015
29. Rahman, A., Meherunnesa, Islam, R., Azad, M.A.K., Habibullah, M.D., Rahman, M.S. and Sattar, M.A. "Chemical composition, antioxidant activity and total phenolics of the seeds of Cuminum cyminum L." Journal of Characterization and Development of Novel Materials, 7(1): 1-11.

Published: November 2015
30. Roy, S.K., Haque, M.S. and Azad, M.A.K. "Application of Arsenic for the Prevention of Cold Induced Inorganic Phosphate Level in Certain Peripheral Tissues of Freshwater Fishes (Channa Punctatus, Bloch)" Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 3: 59-63.

Published: December 2014
31. Azad, M.A.K., Yesmin, M.N., Sarker, S.K., Sattar, M.A. and Karim, M.A. "Optimum Conditions for Bioethanol Production from Potato of Bangladesh" Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, 5 (6) 501-507.

Published: May 2014
32. Azad, M.A.K. and Islam, M.M. "Visitor’s Perception on Existing Tourist Facilities and Future Ecotourism Potentialities in Modhupur Nationlal Park of Bangladesh" South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage, 7 (1): 20-28.

Published: January 2014
33. Sultana, P., Sarker, S.K. and Azad, M.A.K. "Effectiveness of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Jute Seeds, Custard Apple Leaves and Urmoi Leaves on Bean Aphid Mortality" Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science, 25: 84-87.

Published: December 2013
34. Sarker, S.K., Azad, M.A.K., Sultana, P. and Rahman, M.M.E. "Effect of Botanical Extracts on Germination of Plant Pathogenic Sclerotia (Sclerotium rolfsii)" Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science, 25: 100-103.

Published: December 2013
35. Azad, M.A.K., Sardar, A.A.F.M., Yesmin, M.N., Rahman, M.M. and Islam, M.S. "Eco-friendly Pest Control in Cucumber (Cucumis sativa L.) Field with Botanical Pesticides" Natural Resources, 4 (5): 404-409.

Published: September 2013
36. Azad, M.A.K., Hossain, M.Z. and Karmakar, S. "Impact of Climatic Elements on Winter Crop Productivity in Rangpur Area of Bangladesh" Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 6 (2): 149-155.

Published: June 2013
37. Azad, M.A.K., Mondal, A.H.M.F.K., Hossain, M.I. and Moniruzzaman, M. "Experiment for Arsenic Accumulation into Rice Cultivated with Arsenic Enriched Irrigation Water in Bangladesh" American Journal of Environmental Protection, 1(3): 54-58.

Published: June 2013
38. Azad, M.A.K., Sultana, P., Das, M., Yesmin, M.N. and Sardar, A.F.M. "Effect of Botanical Pesticides on Viral Attack in Chili and Lady’s Finger Fields" Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science, 24: 35-38.

Published: June 2013
39. Azad, M.A.K., Mondal, A.H.M.F.K., Hossain, M.I. and Moniruzzaman, M. "Effect of Arsenic Amended Irrigation Water on Growth and Yield of BR-11 Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Grown in Open Field Gangetic Soil Condition in Rajshahi" Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 5(1):55-59.

Published: June 2012
40. Azad, M.A.K.,Yesmin, M.N., Sardar, A.F.M., Rahman, M. and Islam, M.S. "Effect of Botanical Extract on Pest Control in Brinjal Field" Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 5 (2): 173-176.

Published: June 2012
41. Azad, M.A.K., Bae, J.-H., Song, K.-S., Lim, J.-K. and Kim, H.-R. "Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Thermostable α-amylase from the Korean Pine Seeds" New Biotechnology, 26 (3/4): 143-149.

Published: August 2009
42. Azad, M.A.K., Islam, M.N., Alam, A., Mahmud, H., Islam, M.A., Karim, M.R. "Arsenic uptake and phyto-toxicity of T-aman rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown in the As-amended soil of Bangladesh" The Environmentalist 29: 436-440. (Now the journal name is Environmental Systems and Decisions).

Published: April 2009
43. Alam, A., Mustafa, M.G. and Azad, M. A. K. "Water and Sediment Quality and Plankton Diversity of Posna beel, Tangail" Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 30: 177-188.

Published: February 2007
44. Khanam, J. A., Azad, M. A. K, Zaman, M.S. and Mottaleb, M.A. "Analysis of Ground Water Samples of Gadagari Region in Western part of Bangladesh" Journal of Rajshahi University Studies, Part-B (28): 17-25.

Published: June 2000
45. Azad, M. A. K., Lumyung, S., Sukchotiratana, M. and Anuntalabochai, S. "Biodegradation of Carbaryl by a Selected Bacterial Strain." Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology, 16 (1): 9-19.

Published: June 1999
46. Khanam, J. A., Azad, M. A. K., Haque, M.R. and Zaman, M.S. "Seasonal Variation of the Pollution Levels of Surface Water of Godagari Region in Western Part of Bangladesh." Journal of Rajshahi University Studies, Part-B (25): 37-44.

Published: June 1997

Conference

1. Sultana, M.S. and Azad, M.A.K. "Efficacy of Four Botanicals Aqueous Extracts for Eco-friendly Pest Control in Experimental Amaranth Field" 2nd International Conference on Environment, organized by the Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. p. 72.

Published: March 2024
2. Amin, A.A., Dia, T.T., Azad, M.A.K. and Islam, M.S. "Efficacy of Twelve Botanicals for the Control of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer (Lecucinodes orbonalis G.) in Experimental Field" 2nd International Conference on Environment, organized by the Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. p. 180.

Published: March 2024
3. Sultana, M.S., Azad, M.A.K., Yeasmin, M.S. and Shimizu, N. "Efficacy of Three Botanicals for the Control of Aphid in Experimental Cabbage Field and GC-MS Analysis of the Potent Bio-active Extract" BCSIR Congress-2023, Organized by the Bangladesh Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 96.

Published: March 2024
4. Hasan, M.A., Azad, M.A.K., Moniruzzaman, M. and Kamruzzaman, M. "Noise Pollution Monitoring and Noise Mapping at Rajshahi University, Bangladesh" 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2024), Organized by the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh. p. 1-10.

Published: March 2024
5. Khatun, J.A., Azad, M.A.K. and Ahmed, M.S. "Efficacy of Some Botanicals for Eco-friendly Control of Aphid in Experimental Country Bean Field" International Conference on Ecological Challenges Assessment and Restoration, Organized by the Ecological Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 47

Published: September 2023
6. Hasan, M.A. and Azad, M.A.K. "Alarming Noise Levels in Hospitals and Schools in the Green City of Rajshahi, Bangladesh" International Conference on Ecological Challenges Assessment and Restoration, Organized by the Ecological Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 62.

Published: September 2023
7. Sultana, M.S., Azad, M.A.K. and Islam, M.S. "Eco-friendly Control of Cucurbit Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) Infestation in Experimental Cucumber Field with Some Botanicals" 1st International Conference on Environment, Organized by the Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh. p. 135.

Published: February 2022
8. Yesmin, M.N., Islam, M. and Azad, M.A.K. "Efficacy of Botanical Extracts on Pest Control in Yard-long Bean Field" 6th Biopesticide International Conference, Organized by the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Chhattisgarh, India. p. 112.

Published: March 2019
9. Azad, M.A.K., Yesmin, M.N., Sarker, S.K. and Karim, M.R. "Production of Renewable Fuel (Bioethanol) from Potato of Bangladesh" International Symposium on Engineering and Technology, Organized by the Trinity College of Engineering, Pune, India. p. 112.

Published: January 2014
10. Azad, M.A.K. and Hossain, M.J. "Impact of Climate Change on Rice Productivity in Rangpur of Bangladesh" International Seminar on Economic, Social and Environmental Challenges of Globalization, Organized by the Department of Economics, St. Bede's College and Indian Economic Association, Shimla, India. p. 16.

Published: October 2012
11. Rahman, M.M., Sardar, A.F.M.A., Sultana, P. and Azad, M.A.K. "Pest Control in Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Experimental Field with Some Botanical Pesticides" Conference of the Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Organized by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh. p. 86.

Published: February 2012
12. Azad, M.A.K., Rahman, M.M. and Sardar, A.F.M.A. "Evaluation of Some Bangladeshi Botanicals for Bio-pesticidal Activity" National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization, Organized by the Department of Biodiversity, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, India. p. 74.

Published: February 2012
13. Hossain, M.Z., Rahman, M.J. and Azad, M.A.K. "Impact of Climate Change on the Seasonal Pattern of Bangladesh: A Case Study of the Greater Rangpur District" Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century, Organized by the Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Published: December 2010
14. Kim, H.R., Azad, M.A.K., Bae, J.H. and Suh, M.J. "Purification and Characterization of a Novel Thermostable Alpha-amylase from Korean Pine Seeds" 2008 International Symposium and Annual Meeting of KSABC, organized by the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry (KSABC) and Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea. p. 90.

Published: October 2008
15. Azad, M.A.K., Alam, A., Kim, H.R., Jahan, M.S. and Zaman, M. "Assessment of Posna Lake Environment in Bangladesh Affected by HYV-BORO Cultivation" Ecological Complexity and Sustainability, organized by the Ecosummit 2007, Beijing, China. p. 207.

Published: May 2007
16. Azad, M.A.K., Alam, A. and Jahan, M.S. "Assessment of Fish Diversity and Catch of Posna Lake, Tangail, Bangladesh" Ecological Complexity and Sustainability, organized by the Ecosummit 2007, Beijing, China, p. 208.

Published: May 2007
17. Azad, M.A.K., June, M., Song, K.S. and Kim, H.R. "Identification of an Unknown Sugar-like Compound which Interferes in the Determination of Alpha-amylase Activity from Pine Seeds" 2006 International Symposium and Annual Meeting of the KSABC, organized by the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry (KSABC) and Kyungpook National University, Gyeongju, South Korea. p. 197.

Published: October 2006
18. Azad, M.A.K., Kim, J.S. and Kim, H.R. "Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Industrially Valuable Amylolytic Enzyme from Pine Seeds" The 89th International Symposium of the KSABC, Organized by the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, Gwangju, South Korea. p. 108.

Published: April 2006
19. Azad, M.A.K. "Importance of Environmental Statistics in Bangladesh" Regional Seminar on the Importance and Necessity of Environmental Statistics, Organized by the Bangladesh Statistics Bureau and Sustainable Environment Management Program, Component 1 & 3, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. p. 64.

Published: November 2004
20. Azad, M.A.K. "Environmental Problems of Bangladesh" The 6th IRSA International Conference, organized by the Indonesian Regional Science Association, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. p 149.

Published: August 2004
21. Azad, M.A.K. "Laboratory Cross-checking of Field Arsenic Test and Its Importance in Arsenic Free and Affected Drinking Water Sources Screening in Bangladesh" International Conference on Hydrology and Watershed Management, organized by the Centre for Water Resources, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India. p 109.

Published: December 2002
22. Azad, M.A.K. "Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Study of Existing Diagnostic Facilities in Bangladesh: A Case Study" 1st International Conference on Environmental Health in Bangladesh, Organized by the Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA), Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 47.

Published: February 2002
23. Azad, M.A.K. and Khanam, J.A. "Ground Water Quality of the Godagari Region in Northwestern Bangladesh" Paper published in the Proceedings of International Symposium on Geology and Environment, Organized by the Department of Geological Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. pp. 321-329.

Published: February 1996
24. Azad, M.A.K. and Khanam, J.A. "Seasonal Variation of the Pollution Levels of Surface Water of Godagari Region in North-western Part of Bangladesh" Paper published in the Proceedings of Tri-University Joint Seminar & Symposium – Role of Asia in the World. Organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. pp. 108-113.

Published: October 1995

Report

1. Azad, M.A.K. "Environmental Study on Structure Plan, Master Plan and Detailed Area Development Plan for Rajshahi Metropolitan City" Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA), 53 pp.

Published: May 2002
2. Azad, M.A.K. "Final Report on Activity of Laboratory and Quality Control Team of Arsenic Program" WATSAN Partnership Project, Rajshahi, 90 pp.

Published: July 2001
3. Ahmed, A.T.A. and Azad, M.A.K. "EIA on Narayanganj-Narsingdi Flood Protection and Irrigation Project (NNFPIP)" Bangladesh Water Development Board, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Bangladesh. 197 pp.

Published: February 2000
4. Ahmed, A.T.A. and Azad M.A.K. "EIA on the Feasibility Study of Muhuri Accreted Area (MAA)" Directorate of Land Accretion and Estuary Development, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Bangladesh. 90pp.

Published: November 1998

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