Sayed Mukit Hossain
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A researcher with nine years of experience in academia and research and development. Years of experience in reclaiming energy from unwanted wastewater and is an expert in reclaiming photocatalysts from various types of wastewater sludge. Circular economy-focused generation of value from wastewater flocculated sludge; extensive experience working in water engineering labs; adept at advanced data interpretation and administration; adopts contemporary concepts and processes for laboratory testing. Experienced in producing top-notch technical papers for journals of the highest caliber, conference papers, and business reports.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Engineer
University Of Technology Sydney, Broadway
Sydney, NSW
03.2022 - Current
- Active researcher of ARC NiCE Hub to facilitate value from wastewater.
- Performed validation and testing of engineering models to support adequacy and reformulated models.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work.
- Prepared conceptual designs, hands-on fabrication, material and performance validation.
- Generated engineering and technical documentation to facilitate product development collaboration.
- Developed novel metal-organic-framework based membrane for successful lithium recovery from sea water.
PhD Graduate Assistant
University Of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales
03.2017 - 07.2022
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using statistical approaches.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Contributed to research and data analysis towards waste management for circular economy.
- Worked with diverse types of wastewater to generate valuable photocatalysts to facilitate circular economy.
- Developed novel lithium ion sieve from sludge-generated titanium oxides.
Lecturer
Ahsanullah University Of Science And Technology
Dhaka, Dhaka Division
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Conduction of environmental engineering laboratory modules for undergrads and performed as Lab in Charge.
- Planning, evaluation, and revision of course content and course materials.
- Advanced physicochemical analysis (pH, TDS, TSS, COD, BOD, DO, CO2, breakpoint chlorination, TFC) of surface and wastewater.
- Developed environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for “Integrated Development Project in Hatirjheel area” under supervision of Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Bangladesh.
- Developed strategic environmental assessment (SEA) report for “Updating/Preparation of Storm Water Drainage Master Plan for Dhaka City” under supervision of Dhaka Water Supply and Sanitation Project (DWSSP), Bangladesh, credited by International Development Agency (IDA).
Lecturer
Presidency University
Dhaka, Dhaka Division
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Taught introductory and upper-level courses in water and wastewater management.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate students.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural, and social learning modalities.
- Guided students in researching, structuring, and presenting debate cases.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW, Australia07.2022
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW, Australia07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Islamic University of Technology
Dhaka Division, Bangladesh10.2012
Skills
- Data management
- Critical communication
- Lab management
- Project and technical report writing
- Advanced water quality assessment
- Advanced wastewater treatment
- Nanoparticle characterization tools: XRD, SEM, FT-IR, EDX, XPS, TEM, TGA-DSC, TEM
- Inventory management
- Field investigations
- Microsoft office (Advanced User)
- Computational software: MATLAB, ROSA, DRAINS, HEC-RAS, Arc GIS
- Coding language: Python
- Research planning
- Collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
Affiliations
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).
- ARC Research Hub on Nutrients in a Circular Economy (ARC NiCE Hub), Australia.
Professional Membership
- Active member of the Membrane Society of Australia (MSA); Member ID-Mem 1131.
- Nominated student member of the Australian Water Association (AWA); Member ID-237337
Technical Training
- Completion of Advanced Python 3 certification course, June 4, 2022.
- Completion of Python-oriented Machine Learning certification course, June 4, 2022.
- Completion of OSGIS Academy online QGIS course Module 2, 2019.
- Training on Arc GIS 10.3 at Geo Planning for Advanced Development, Bangladesh, 2016.
- Certified industrial training at Public Works Department (PWD), Bangladesh, 2011.
- Certified industrial training at Housing & Building Research Institute (HBRI), Bangladesh, 2011.
Projects & Collaborations
Project Name - Resolution of the pH problem in Ti-based coagulation
Duration: 2018-2019
Associated Grant:
- 18SCIP-B145909-01, Smart Civil Infrastructure Research Program, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of Korean government.
- 10080342, Development of Concrete Photocatalytic Finishing Plate for De-NOx, MOTIE, Korea.
Project Synopsis:
- Attainment of 7.26 (~ neutral) pH in the effluent.
- Enhancement of turbidity removal in wastewater by 54.28 %.
- Successful synthesis of calcium-doped titanium dioxide for the removal of acetaldehyde.
- Successful collaboration with Prof. Jong-Ho Kim (School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea).
Project Name: Valuable photocatalyst from algal wastewater
Duration: 2018-2019
Associated grant:
- 18SCIP-B145909-01, Smart Civil Infrastructure Research Program, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of Korean government.
- 10080342, Development of Concrete Photocatalytic Finishing Plate for De-NOx, MOTIE, Korea.
Project Synopsis:
- Synthesis of valuable photocatalysts (TiO2) from algal wastewater.
- Attainment of 88.7 % and 28 % atmospheric acetaldehyde and nitrogen oxide photocatalytic removal, which is comparable to commercial P25.
- Achievement of 99.8 %, 66.7 %, and 96.9 % turbidity, chemical oxygen demand, and total phosphorus from algal wastewater.
- Successful application of sludge TiO2 in photocatalytic concrete technology.
- Successful collaboration with Prof. Jong-Ho Kim (School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea).
Project Name - Visible light active photocatalysts from dye wastewater
Duration: 2019-2021
Associated Grant:
- 18SCIP-B145909-01, Smart Civil Infrastructure Research Program, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of Korean government.
- 2019R1C1C1007745, National Research Foundation of Korea grant funded by the Korean government.
- Joint Usage/Research Program of the Photocatalysis International Research Center, Research Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science.
Project Synopsis:
- Facile template-free synthesis of anatase TiO2/g-CN composites from sludge.
- Increased light absorption in both UV and visible light spectrum.
- Enhanced photoactivity due to appropriate narrowing of energy bandgap.
- Superior NO oxidation and nitrate selectivity by the as-prepared composites.
- Amendment of the effective surface area of anatase TiO2/g-CN nanoparticles from 50 m2/g to 154 m2/g through facile hydrothermal treatment.
- Superior atmospheric nitrogen oxide removal of 32.44 % was attained, which is substantially high compared to the commercial products.
- Considering circular economy, the synthesized photocatalysts in this project were expected to generate a revenue of 4,500 AUD per day from a medium-scale wastewater treatment plant.
- Successful collaboration with Prof. Jong-Ho Kim (School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea) and Dr. Young-Si Jun (Department of Advanced Chemicals & Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea).
Project Name - Synthesis of lithium ion sieve
Duration: 2021-2022
Associated grant:
- NPRP 12S-0227190166, Qatar National Research Fund under its National Priorities Research Program.
Project Synopsis:
- Successful preparation of lithium-ion sieve from sludge generated TiO2.
- The adsorption capacity of H2TiO3 from dye wastewater sludge was 35 mg/L.
- After 72 h of acid treatment on sludge H2TiO3, Ti4+ dissolution was below 3 %.
- In competing cation enriched model solution, substantial Li+ adsorption selectivity is achieved.
Accomplishments
- Awarded people’s choice in the FEIT 3 min thesis competition, 2021.
- Research collaboration with Chonnam National University (CNU), South Korea, 2019.
- FEIT HDR Collaboration Experience Award, 2019.
- International Research Scholarship, 2019 (C02018 Doctor of Philosophy)
- Higher Degree by Research Industry Scholarship, 2018 (C02018 Doctor of Philosophy)
- Dean's list 2019 for outstanding academic achievement.
- University of Technology Sydney International Academic Excellence Award, Autumn 2017.
- Board scholarship for H.S.C.(Higher Secondary Certificate) result, 2008.
- Board scholarship for S.S.C.(Secondary School Certificate) result, 2006.
- Junior scholarship, 2001.
Professional References
Hokyong Shon - Director at ARC NiCE Hub, Australia; Head of Environmental and Water Engineering, UTS, Australia.
Contact: 15 Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia - (02) 9514 2629 - Hokyong.Shon-1@uts.edu.au
Leonard Tijing - Senior Lecturer at School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UTS, Australia; Hub Manager at ARC NiCE Hub, Australia.
Contact: 15 Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia - +61 2 9514 2652 - Leonard.Tijing@uts.edu.au
Youngwoo Choo - Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow at School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UTS, Australia.
Contact: 15 Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia - Youngwoo.Choo@uts.edu.au
Timeline
Research Engineer
University Of Technology Sydney, Broadway
03.2022 - Current
PhD Graduate Assistant
University Of Technology Sydney
03.2017 - 07.2022
Lecturer
Ahsanullah University Of Science And Technology
10.2013 - 02.2017
Lecturer
Presidency University
01.2013 - 10.2013
Doctor of Philosophy - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Technology Sydney
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Islamic University of Technology
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