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Pundra University of Science & Technology
Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman
Associate Professor
PhD (Hydrometallurgy), Faculty of Science &, Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi |
M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology , University of Rajshahi |
B.Sc. In Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology , University of Rajshahi |
Associate Professor (Chemistry) [2025-Till to Date] Pundra University of Science & Technology (2019- Till now) |
Assistant Professor (Chemistry) [2019-2024] Pundra University of Science & Technology (2017-2019) |
Lecturer [2017-2018] Pundra University of Science & Technology (2006-2012) |
Assistant Professor [October 2, 2010 – February 1, 2012] Haji Abul Hossain Institute of Technology (HABHIT), KaliBari Road, Tangail-1900. (1998-2000) |
Lecturer [November 05, 1998 - December 30, 2000] Azizul Haque Memorial Degree College, Aghor Maloncha, Kahaloo, Bogura |
1. R Biswas, A Karmakar, S Rahman (2014). Kinetics and mechanism of forward extraction of Mn (II) from sulfate-acetato medium by cyanex 272 dissolved in kerosene using the single-drop technique, Chemical Engineering Communications , 201 (7), 939-960, DOI: 10.1002/kin.21009 |
2. RK Biswas, AK Karmakar, MS Rahman (2016). Kinetics and Mechanism of Backward Extraction of Mn2+ from Mn2+-Cyanex 272 Complex Dissolved in Kerosene by Acidic Sulfate-Acetato Solution Using the Technique of Single Drop, Chemical Engineering Communications,https://doi.org/10.1080/00986445.2016.1189415203 (10), 1308-1316 |
3. RK Biswas, MS Rahman (2013). Kinetics of Partitioning of Zn (II) in Zn (II)/SO4 2−-BTMPPA/Kerosene and H2SO4-Zn-BTMPPA, Complex/BTMPPA/Kerosene Systems, Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange,https://doi.org/10.1080/07366299.2013.787236, 31 (6), 652-667 |
4. RK Biswas, AK Karmakar, MS Rahman (2016). Kinetics of Stripping Ni (II) from the Ni‐BTMPPA Complex/BTMPPA/Kerosene System by Sulfate‐Acetato Solution, International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, 48 (9), 504-512, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/kin.21009 |
5. MF Islam, MS Rahman,(2006). Solvent extraction and separation of AI (III) and Ni (II) from aqueous medium by cyanex-272 (Bis-(2, 4, 4-trimethylpentyl) phosphinic acid) in kerosene, https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/1265/695, Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, ISSN: 0030-9885 49 (6), 395-399, Reference Number 38076805 |
6. RK Biswas, AK Karmakar, MS Rahman (2012). Extraction Equilibrium of Ni (II) in the Ni2+-SO42--Ac-(Na+, H+)-Cyanex 272 (H2A2)--kerosene-3%(v/v) Octan-1-ol System, Journal of Scientific Research DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v4i1.8007 4 (1), 83-97 |
7. RK Biswas, AK Karmakar, MS Rahman (2013). Extraction Kinetics of Ni (II) in the Ni 2+-SO4 2--Ac-(Na+, H+)-Cyanex 272 (H2A2)-Kerosene-3%(v/v) Octan-1-ol System Using Single Drop Technique, International Journal of Nonferrous Metallurgy 2(2):80-88, DOI: 10.4236/ijnm.2013.22011 (2), 206-212 |
8. RK Biswas, MS Rahman (2012). Equilibrium in the partitioning of Zn (II) between aqueous sulphate solution and kerosene solution of Cyanex 272 September, https://v3.pjsir.org/index.php/physical-sciences/article/view/160/140 Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial, Research Series A: Physical Sciences 55(3):117-127, Reference Number: 41000849, (2012) DOI: https://doi.org/10.52763/PJSIR.PHYS.SCI.55.3.2012.117.127 |
9. MF Islam, MM Rahman, MS Rahman (2009). Extractive separation of Al (III) and Ni (II) by Di-2-Ethylhexyl phosphoric acid-kerosene system from aqueous fluoride medium, https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/513/327 Biological Sciences- PJSIR 52 (2), 59-65, Reference Number: 40083356 |
10. MS Rahman, DA Begum, M Alauddin, MF Islam (2009). Solvent Extraction of Zn (II) from Aqueous Sulphate Media by Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid in Kerosene, https://www.v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/543/348 Biological Sciences- PJSIR 52 (4), 173-179, Reference Number : 41000849, (2009) |
11. MS Rahman, RK Zoardar, DA Begum, MF Islam (2009). Separation of Ti (IV) and Fe (III) from Aqueous Sulphate Solution by Cyanex 272 [Bis (2, 4, 4-Trimethylpentyl) Phosphinic Acid] in Kerosene, https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/554/356 Biological Sciences-PJSIR 52 (5), 231-238 Journal ID: ISSN 0030-9885; PSIRAA; TRN: PK0900573000945 |
12. Muhammad Saidur Rahman, Jahangir Alam (2020). Solid Waste Management and Incineration Practice: A Study of Bangladesh, International Journal of Nonferrous Metallurgy; https://www.scirp.org/journal/ijnm ISSN Online: 2168-2062 ISSN Print: 2168-2054, DOI: 10.4236/ijnm.2020.91001 9 (1), 1-25 |
13. M. Saidur Rahman, A A M. Ahasanur Rabbi, Md. Mahasin Ali, Pijush Kanti Roy (2018). Preparation of Azo Dye from Acacia catechu and its Application on Silk Fabrics, International Journal of Advanced Chemical Science and Applications (IJACSA), ISSN (Print):2347-7601, ISSN (Online): 2347-761X, Volume -6, Issue -1 |
14. Rahman, M. S., & Ahmed, S. (2024). Health consequences of inadequate solid waste management in Bangladesh: Pollution, disease, and contamination risks. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 12(2), 2260–2277. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1524 |
15. Rahman, M. S. (2024). Advancements in solvent extraction of metal ions: Mechanisms, kinetics, and efficiency with diverse extractants. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 12(2), 2374–2396. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1493 |
16. Muhammad Saidur Rahman & Sabbir Ahmed (2025). Sustainable Practices in Bangladesh’s Textile Sector: Impact Analysis of Effluent Treatment on Environmental Health and Water Quality Standards (In press for publication, 2025) for publication at Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research |
17. R. K. Biswas, A. K. Karmakar and M. S. Rahman (2015). Kinetics of Stripping of Ni(II) from the Ni-BTMPPA Complex/BTMPPA/Kerosene System by Sulphate-acetato Solution, International Conference on Materials, Electronics & Information Engineering (ISBN 978-984-33-8940-4), ICMEIE-2015; 05-06 June, 2015, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
18. RK Biswas, MS Rahman (2011). Solvent extraction of manganese from sulphate-acetato medium with Cyanex 272 Corpus ID: 55978592, Indian Journal Of Chemical Technology, IJCT 18 (5), 372-380, https://nopr.niscpr.res.in/bitstream/123456789/13032/1/IJCT%2018(5)%20372-380. Identifier: 0975-0991,(Online); 0971-457X (Print), http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/13032 |
19. Rahman, M. S., & Das, L. C. (2019). Waste collection and incineration practice: A case study of Bangladesh. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology, ICMERE-2019-PI-140. Chattogram, Bangladesh. |
20. Rahman, M. S. (2024). Puffed rice biochar: Characterization and adsorption studies for methyl orange dye. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (In press). |
Fellowship Awarded Rajshahi University Fellowship, 2006-2007 (M. Phil Research) National Science and Information & Communication Technology (NSICT) Higher Fellowship-2, 2008-2010, Government of Bangladesh (during PhD research) |
Research Experience • Over 6 years of research experience, including 1 year in M.Sc. research and 5 years in M.Phil. leading to Ph.D. research at Rajshahi University. • Ph.D. Research Title: Solvent Extraction of Mn(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II) by Cyanex 272: Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies • M.Sc. Research Title: Solvent Extraction and Separation of Al(III) and Ni(II) from Aqueous Medium by Cyanex-272 in Kerosene |
Areas of Specialization & Research Interests: • Solvent extraction • Separation processes • Kinetics and equilibrium studies • Single drop technique • Roasting and Solid waste management • Waste-to-energy conversion • Textile Industries • Wastewater Treatment • Biochar, Adsorption • Polymer chemistry and Dyes • Environmental pollution, Leaching |