Dr. Md. Zakir  Hossen

Dr. Md. Zakir Hossen


Professor
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Environmental Geochemistry Metallic Pollution Assessment Food Safety Plant Nutrition
Contact No : +880-1733513640
Total Publications: 105

Journal Article (105)
2025
1. Elevated levels of Pb, Mn and Cd in deep aquifers of Gazipur, Bangladesh: A threat to drinking water safety and public health
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances

Author List: Nayeem, S.M.M.R., Zakir, H.M., Sharmin, S., Rashid, M.H., Aninda Sarker, Rahman, A., Quadir, Q.F. and Aktaruzzaman, M.
Vol. 18: 100698, pp 1-16. 2025.
2. Textile effluent treatment in a pilot-scale UASB bioreactor followed by biofilter and aerobic processes
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Author List: Miah, M.S., Hossain, M.S., Ali, M.S., Shahid, S.B., Sharmin, S. and Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 11: 101075, pp 1-11. 2025.
2024
3. Reduction of potassium supply alters the production and quality traits of Ipomoea batatas cv. BAU sweetpotato-5 tubers
Stresses

Author List: Sharmin, S., Arfin, M.N.H., Tareque, A.M.M.M.U., Kafi, A.A., Miah, M.S., Hossen, M.Z., Talukder, M.A.S. and Robin, A.H.K.
Vol. 4, pp 883-895. 2024.
4. Toxic heavy metals content in different agrochemicals available in markets of Bangladesh and their loads to the agricultural lands.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

Author List: Aktaruzzaman, M., Zakir, H.M., Quadir, Q.F., Rashid, M.H., Mallick, S., Biswas, P. and Nayeem, S.M.M.R.
Vol. 196: 1053, pp 1-18. 2024.
5. Impact of chitosan coatings on shelf-life, nutrient elements and biochemical qualities of country beans (Phaseolus lunatus) at postharvest storage
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research

Author List: Sushmi Saha, Zakir, H.M., Supti Mallick, Alam, M.S., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 7, pp 14-Jan. 2024.
6. Trace metal contents in farm soils and potato tubers grown in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh and their implications for human health
Exposure and Health

Author List: Nipunika Sarker, Ananya Saha, Shaila Sharmin, Quadir, Q.F., Rashid, M.H., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 16, pp 1097-1113. 2024.
7. Human health risks of trace metals through the dietary intake of potato tubers and exposures of potato cultivating soils: a case study of Mymensingh district, Bangladesh
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals

Author List: Ananya Saha, Zakir, H.M., Quadir, Q.F., Sarker, N., Biswas, P., Mallick, S.
Vol. 8, pp 100122. 2024.
2023
8. Growth, Yield and biochemical qualities of spinach (Spinacia oleracea) being influenced by the foliar application of chitosan
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Author List: Nipa, N.A., Das, P., Nasrin, H., Zakir, H.M., Rahman, A., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 45, pp 30-40. 2023.
9. Trace elements exposure through the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables collected from a divisional city of Bangladesh: Human health implications
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals

Author List: Biswas, P., Uddin, M.S., Das, P., Akter, M., Quadir, Q.F., Alam, M.S., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 5, pp 100091. 2023.
2022
10. Screening of zinc solubilizing plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as potential tool for biofortification in rice
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Author List: Rion, M.S.I., Rahman, A., Khatun, M.J., Zakir, H.M., Rashid, M.H., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 44, pp 132-143. 2022.
11. Influence of chitosan coating on shelf-life, biochemical properties and nutrient elements of carrot (Daucus carota) during postharvest storage
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Saha, S., Rahman, M.S.
Vol. 41, pp 44-54. 2022.
12. Effect of foliar application of chitosan on growth, yield and nutritional qualities of red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus)
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Author List: Nasrin, H., Zakir, H.M., Nipa, N.A., Paul, N.R., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 44, pp 105-116. 2022.
13. Human health implications of trace metal contamination in topsoils and brinjal fruits harvested from a famous brinjal‑producing area in Bangladesh
Scientific Reports

Author List: Bushra, A., Zakir, H.M., Sharmin, S., Quadir, Q.F., Rashid, M.H., Rahman, M.S., Mallick, S.
Vol. 12, pp 14278. 2022.
14. Human health exposure and risks of arsenic from contaminated soils and brinjal fruits collected from different producers and retailers levels
Environmental Geochemistry and Health

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Quadir, Q.F., Bushra, A., Sharmin, S., Sarker, A., Rashid, M.H., Rahman, A.
Vol. , pp 4665-4683. 2022.
15. Supplementary potassium application enriched micronutrient status of purple rice (Oryza sativa)
Research on Crops

Author List: Golam Sarwar, A.K.M., Haque, M.S., Zakir, H.M., Ahsan Kabir, A.K.M.
Vol. 23, pp 719-728. 2022.
2021
16. Isolation and characterization of plant associated rhizobacteria for plant growth promoting traits
Fundamental and Applied Agriculture

Author List: Khatun, M.J., Rahman, A., Quadir, Q.F., Rion, M.S.I., Zakir H.M.
Vol. 6, pp 95-106. 2021.
17. Salt tolerant rhizobacteria from coastal region of Bangladesh portrayed the potential for plant growth promotion
Journal of Applied Life Sciences International

Author List: Arifin, M.S., Rion, M.S.I., Rahman, A., Zakir, H.M., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 24, pp 58-70. 2021.
18. Effect of zinc and boron application on lycopene and nutritional qualities of tomato
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

Author List: Mallick, S., Das, R.C., Zakir, H.M., Alam, M.S.
Vol. 27, pp 27-36. 2021.
19. Nutritional and biochemical quality assessment of commonly consumed jujube (Zizyphus mauritiana) varieties available in Bangladesh
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Author List: Paul, N.R., Mallick, S., Zakir, H.M., Rahman, A., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 43, pp 30-41. 2021.
20. Human health risk assessment of heavy metals through the consumption of common foodstuffs collected from two divisional cities of Bangladesh
Exposure and Health

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Quadir, Q.F., Mollah, M.Z.I.
Vol. , pp 253-268. 2021.
2020
21. Heavy metal bioaccumulation pattern in edible tissues of different farmed fishes of Mymensingh area, Bangladesh and health risk assessment
Advances in Research

Author List: Mhafuza Akter, Zakir H.M., Shaila Sharmin, Quadir Q.F., Sadia Mehrin
Vol. 21, pp 44-55. 2020.
22. Optimization of zinc and boron levels for better growth and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Author List: Supti Mallick, Zakir H.M., Alam M.S.
Vol. 42, pp 87-96. 2020.
23. Nutritional quality and metallic health risk assessment of industrially processed tomato ketchups available in the markets of Bangladesh
European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety

Author List: Sadia Mehrin, Zakir H.M., Seal H.P., Mhafuza Akter
Vol. 12, pp 67-78. 2020.
24. Contamination level of different chemical elements in top soils of Barapukuria coal mine area in Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution

Author List: Zakir H.M., Arafat M.Y.
Vol. 17, pp 59-73. 2020.
25. Impact of industrial wastewater irrigation on heavy metal deposition in farm soils of Bhaluka area, Bangladesh
Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International

Author List: Faisal Islam, Zakir H.M., Rahman A., Shaila Sharmin
Vol. 24, pp 19-31. 2020.
26. Metallic health risk through consumption of different rice varieties cultivated in industrial wastewater irrigated farmers’ fields of Bhaluka area, Bangladesh
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

Author List: Zakir H.M., Faisal Islam, Quadir Q.F., Rahman A.
Vol. 39, pp 76-91. 2020.
27. Seasonal variation of heavy metal concentrations in farm soils of Sreepur industrial area of Gazipur, Bangladesh: Pollution Level Assessment
American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Author List: Billal Hossain, Md. Nurul Islam, Mohammad Shamsul Alam, Md. Zakir Hossen
Vol. 16, pp 68-78. 2020.
28. Assessment of health risk of heavy metals and water quality indices for irrigation and drinking suitability of waters: a case study of Jamalpur Sadar area, Bangladesh
Environmental Advances

Author List: Zakir H.M., Sharmin S., Akter A., Rahman M.S.
Vol. 2, pp 100005. 2020.
29. Hydrogeochemistry and heavy metal contamination in groundwaters of Dhaka metropolitan city, Bangladesh: Assessment of human health impact
HydroResearch

Author List: Shaila Sharmin, Juel Mia, Miah M.S., Zakir H.M.
Vol. 3, pp 106-117. 2020.
2019
30. Screening and isolation of arsenic tolerant Rhizobacteria from arsenic contaminated areas of Bangladesh
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Taher A.M., Quadir Q.F., Zakir H.M., Nazneen T., Rahman A.
Vol. 30, pp 17-25. 2019.
31. Effect of different application methods of chitosan on growth, yield and quality of tomato
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science

Author List: Parvin M.A., Zakir H.M., Naznin Sultana, Kafi A., Seal H.P.
Vol. 4, pp Accepted. 2019.
32. Physiological responses and nutritional qualities of tomato fruits to chitosan coating during postharvest storage
Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research

Author List: Naznin Sultana, Zakir H.M., Parvin M.A., Sharmin S., Seal H.P.
Vol. 10, pp 11-Jan. 2019.
33. Physiological mechanisms of exogenous calcium on alleviating salinity-induced stress in rice (Oryza sativa)
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants

Author List: Popy Rani Roy, Md. Tahjib-Ul-Arif, Polash M.A.S., Zakir H.M., Hossain M.A.
Vol. 25, pp 611-624. 2019.
34. Protein and mineral contents in some fish species available in the Brahmaputra river of Bangladesh
European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety

Author List: Eti M.S.A., Zakir H.M., Quadir Q.F., Rahman M.S.
Vol. 11, pp 14-27. 2019.
35. Industrialisation scenario at Sreepur of Gazipur, Bangladesh and physic-chemical properties of wastewater discharged from industries
Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology

Author List: Billal Hossain, Md. Nurul Islam, Mohammad Shamsul Alam, Md. Zakir Hossen
Vol. 9, pp 14-Jan. 2019.
36. Health risk assessment of heavy metal intake of common fishes available in the Brahmaputra river of Bangladesh
Archives of Current Research International

Author List: Zakir H.M., Eti M.S.A., Quadir Q.F., Mallick S.
Vol. 19, pp 15-Jan. 2019.
2018
37. Heavy metal uptake pattern and potential human health risk through consumption of tomato grown in industrial contaminated soils
Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research

Author List: Haque R., Zakir H.M., Aysha M.I.J., Mallick S., Shahinur M.R.
Vol. 5, pp 11-Jan. 2018.
38. Heavy metals and major nutrients accumulation pattern in spinach grown in farm and industrial contaminated soils and health risk assessment
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science

Author List: Zakir H.M., Aysha M.I.J., Mallick S., Sharmin S., Quadir Q.F., Hossain M.A.
Vol. 3, pp 95-102. 2018.
39. Heavy metal and major ionic contamination level in effluents, surface water and groundwater of an urban industrialized city: a case study of Rangpur city, Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences

Author List: Rumana Yesmeen, Zakir H.M., Alam M.S., Supti Mallick
Vol. 5, pp 16-Jan. 2018.
40. Groundwater quality evaluation for irrigation and drinking utilities collected from Sadar Upazila of Jamalpur district, Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research

Author List: Zakir H.M., Arifa Akter, Rahman A., Shaila Sharmin, Arafat M.Y.
Vol. 2, pp 13-Jan. 2018.
41. Appraisal of surface water quality for irrigation collected from Sadar Upazila of Jamalpur district, Bangladesh
Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science

Author List: Arifa Akter, Zakir H.M., Atiqur Rahman, Rumana Yesmeen, Rahman M.S.
Vol. 3, pp 216-225. 2018.
2017
42. Phytoremediation of chromium and some chemical parameters from tannery effluent by using water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
Research in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Author List: Chakrabarty, T., Afrin, R., Mia, M.Y., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 4, pp 151-156. 2017.
43. Evaluation of commonly used fertilizers, fish and poultry feeds as potential sources of heavy metals contamination in food
Asian-Australasian Journal of Food Safety and Security

Author List: Sarker, M.S., Quadir, Q.F., Zakir, H.M., Nazneen, T., Rahman, A.
Vol. 1, pp 74-81. 2017.
44. Quality and metallic pollution level in surface waters of an urban industrialized city: a case study of Chittagong city, Bangladesh
Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering

Author List: Hossain, M.A., Zakir, H.M., Kumar, D.
Vol. 4, pp 18-Sep. 2017.
45. Heavy metal contents in sediments of an urban industrialized area- a case study of Tongi canal, Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution

Author List: Md. Zakir Hossen, Md. Mahidul Islam, Md. Sohrab Hossain
Vol. 14, pp 59-68. 2017.
46. Metallic pollution in top soils of an urban industrialized city: a case study of Chittagong city, Bangladesh
Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Hossain, M.A., Alam, M.S.
Vol. 7, pp 835-850. 2017.
47. Evaluation of groundwater quality with special emphasis on heavy metal contamination in major areas of Joypurhat district, Bangladesh
Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences

Author List: Kumar D., Zakir H.M., Maleque M.A., Seal H.P.
Vol. 7, pp 819-834. 2017.
48. Health risk assessment for population via consumption of vegetables grown in soils artificially contaminated with arsenic
Archives of Current Research International

Author List: Aysha M.I.J., Zakir H.M., Haque R., Quadir Q.F., Choudhury T.R., Quraishi S.B., Mollah M.Z.I.
Vol. 10, pp 12-Jan. 2017.
49. Assessment of metallic pollution along with geochemical baseline of soils at Barapukuria open coal mine area in Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution

Author List: Zakir H.M., Arafat M.Y., Islam M.M.
Vol. 14, pp 77-88. 2017.
2016
50. Seasonal, spatial and socioeconomic variations in the dietary pattern of two cities of Bangladesh
Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Author List: Nazneen, T., Chowdhury, M.A.K., Zakir, H.M., Rahman, M.H., Quadir, Q.F.
Vol. 1, pp 453-463. 2016.
51. Spatial Dissemination of some heavy metals in soil adjacent to Bhaluka industrial area, Mymensingh
American Journal of Applied Scientific Research

Author List: Zabir, A.A., Zaman, M.W., Zakir, H.M., Uddin, M.N., Islam, M.S.
Vol. 2, pp 38-47. 2016.
52. Impact of urbanization and industrialization on irrigation water quality of a canal- a case study of Tongi canal, Bangladesh
Advances in Environmental Research

Author List: Zakir H.M., Md. Mahidul Islam, Md. Sohrab Hossain
Vol. 5, pp 109-123. 2016.
53. Metallic pollution level in soils of Mymensingh Town, Bangladesh: an impact of urbanization and industrialization
Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Md. Sohrab Hossain
Vol. 3, pp 17-25. 2016.
54. Impact of wastewater irrigation on major nutrient status in soil near Bhaluka industrial area of Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research

Author List: Zabir, A.A., Zaman, M.W., Zakir, H.M., Uddin, M.Z., Biswas, M.J.H., Asif, A.A.
Vol. 2, pp 131-137. 2016.
2015
55. Arsenic contamination in surface and groundwater in major parts of Manikganj district, Bangladesh
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Akter, A., Mia, M.Y., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 13, pp 17-25. 2015.
56. Physicochemical properties and metallic constituent load in the water samples of the Buriganga, Bangladesh
Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Author List: Mohiuddin, K.M., Alam, M.M., Ahmed, I., Zakir, H.M., Chowdhury, A.K.
Vol. 8, pp 141-146. 2015.
57. Cadmium pollution and irrigation water quality assessment of an urban river: a case study of the Mayur river
Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Sattar, M. A., Quadir, Q. F.
Vol. 5, pp 2133-2149. 2015.
58. Toxic metallic contamination in wastewater of some industrial areas of Mymensingh town, Bangladesh
Advances in Architecture, City and Environment

Author List: Sohrab Hossain, Zakir, H.M., Md. Shahinur Rahman, Md. Mahidul Islam
Vol. 1, pp 13-Jul. 2015.
59. Heavy metal contamination in surface soils of some industrial areas of Gazipur, Bangladesh
Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Sumi, S. A., Sharmin, S., Mohiuddin, K. M., Kaysar, S.
Vol. 5, pp 2191-2206. 2015.
2014
60. Phytoremediation of chromium (Cr) from tannery effluent by using water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
ASA University Review

Author List: Sonya Akter, Rezuana Afrin, Md. Yunus Mia, Md. Zakir Hossen
Vol. 8, pp 149-156. 2014.
61. Physico-chemical properties of effluents discharged from different industries of Gazipur, Bangladesh and its suitability for agricultural land
Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Author List: Rana, M., Bakali, B., Md. Younus Mia, Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 7, pp 157-167. 2014.
62. Water quality evaluation of Tongi area in Bangladesh: an impact of industrialization
Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences

Author List: Bidyut Bakali, Md. Younus Mia, Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 4, pp 1735-1752. 2014.
63. Heavy Metal Pollution and Major Nutrient Elements Assessment in the Soils of Bogra City in Bangladesh
Canadian Chemical Transactions

Author List: Kohinoor Begum, Mohiuddin, K. M., Zakir, H.M., Moshfiqur Rahman, M., Nazmul Hasan, M.
Vol. 2, pp 316-326. 2014.
64. Heavy Metal Contamination in Roadside Soils and Grasses: A Case Study from Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Nahid Sultana, Mousumi Akter
Vol. 4, pp 1661-1673. 2014.
2013
65. Major nutrient elements in roadside soils and grasses: a case study in Dhaka city
Journal of Agroforestry and Environment

Author List: Nahida Sultana, Zakir, H.M., Niger Sultana, M.
Vol. 7, pp 87-91. 2013.
66. Hydrogeochemistry and quality assessment of waters of an open coal mine area in a developing country: A case study from Barapukuria, Bangladesh
International Journal of Geosciences Research

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Islam, M.M. Arafat, M.Y., Sharmin, S.
Vol. 1, pp 20-44. 2013.
67. Cadmium and lead pollution in sediments of midstream of the river Karatoa in Bangladesh
International Journal of Engineering Sciences

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Nazmul Hasan, M., Quadir, Q. F., Sharimin, S., Istiaq Ahmed
Vol. 2, pp 34-42. 2013.
2012
68. Sources, spatial variation and speciation of heavy metals in sediments of the Tamagawa river in Central Japan
Environmental Geochemistry and Health

Author List: Shikazono, N., Tatewaki, K., Mohiuddin, K. M., Nakano, T., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 34, pp 13-26. 2012.
69. Influence of commercially available organic vs inorganic fertilizers on growth yield and quality of carrot
Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Sultana, M. N., Saha, K. C.
Vol. 5, pp 39-45. 2012.
70. Heavy metals and major ionic pollution assessment in waters of midstream of the river Karatoa in Bangladesh
Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Moshfiqur Rahman, M., Rahman, A., Ahmed, I., Hossain, M. A.
Vol. 5, pp 149-160. 2012.
2011
71. Influence of compost and fertilizers on growth, yield and some biochemical composition of summer tomato
Bangladesh Research Publications Journal

Author List: Meherunnessa, Talukder, N. M., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 5, pp 344-350. 2011.
72. Heavy metals contamination in water and sediments of polluted urban rivers in developing countries
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Author List: Mohiuddin, K. M., Ogawa, Y., Zakir, H.M., Otomo, K., Shikazono, N.
Vol. 8, pp 723-736. 2011.
73. Environmental mobility and geochemical partitioning of Fe, Mn, Co, Ni and Mo in sediments of an urban river
Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 3, pp 116-126. 2011.
74. Quality assessment of waters of Bogra city area, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Journal of Agroforesty and Environment

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Kohinoor Begum, Mohiuddin, K. M., Arafat, M. Y.
Vol. 5, pp 21-25. 2011.
2010
75. Experimental study on soil water reaction concerning the factors controlling chromium release from hexavalent chromium containing soil.
Shigen Chishitsu

Author List: Kazuo Otomo, Srivastava J., Zakir H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 60, pp 13-Jan. 2010.
76. Geochemical distribution of trace metal pollutants in water and sediments of downstream of an urban river.
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Author List: Mohiuddin, K. M., Zakir, H.M., Otomo, K., Sharmin, S., Shikazono, N.
Vol. 7, pp 17-28. 2010.
77. Fractionation profile and mobility pattern of trace metals in sediments of Nomi River, Tokyo, Japan
Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management

Author List: Shaila Sharmin, Zakir, H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 1, pp 14-Jan. 2010.
78. Rare Earth Elements and Geochemical Partitioning of Zn and Pb in Sediments of an Urban River
American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Author List: Shaila Sharmin, Zakir, H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 6, pp 406-415. 2010.
2009
79. Base metal pollution assessment in water and sediments of Nomi River, Tokyo, Japan.
International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences

Author List: Shaila Sharmin, Zakir, H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 4, pp 303-326. 2009.
80. Factors controlling chromium release from chromate containing soils.
International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences

Author List: Kazuo Otomo, Jayank Srivastava, Zakir, H.M., Mohiuddin, K. M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 4, pp 113-128. 2009.
2008
81. Trace metal pollution in the sediments of an urban river: an impact of anthropogenic activities
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Shikazono, N.
Vol. 72, pp A1070. 2008.
82. Metal pollution in sediments of Old Nakagawa River in Tokyo, Japan and possible remediation
Geochemical Journal

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Shikazono, N.
Vol. 42, pp 1B01 (27-01). 2008.
83. Light emitting diodes increase phenolics of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) sprouts.
Journal of Plant Interactions

Author List: Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 2, pp 71-78. 2008.
84. Metal fractionation in sediments: a comparative assessment of four sequential extraction schemes.
Journal of Environmental Science for Sustainable Society

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 2, pp 12-Jan. 2008.
85. Zinc contamination in river water and sediments in Taisyu Zn-Pb mine area, Tsushima Island, Japan.
Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Author List: Naotatsu Shikazono, Zakir, H.M., Yuki Sudo
Vol. 98, pp 80-88. 2008.
86. Geochemical Distribution of Trace Metals and Assessment of Anthropogenic Pollution in Sediments of Old Nakagawa River, Tokyo, Japan.
American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Author List: Zakir, H.M., Naotatsu Shikazono, Kazuo Otomo
Vol. 4, pp 661-672. 2008.
2007
87. Geochemical fractionation and anthropogenic metal pollution in sediments of Nakagawa River in Tokyo, Japan
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Shikazono, N.
Vol. 71, pp A1151. 2007.
88. Anthropogenic pollution of Pb, Cr and Cu in sediments of Old Nakagawa River, Tokyo, Japan
Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Aqua Science, Water Resource and Innovation Development of Countryside

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. , pp 131 - 134. 2007.
89. Zinc pollution level in sediments of Old Nakagawa River, Tokyo, Japan
AIP Conference Proceedings

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 898, pp 46 - 49. 2007.
90. Growth and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max L.) as influenced by the application of Sulphur and Molybdenum
Bangladesh Journal of Agroforestry and Environment

Author List: R. Biswas, Shaila Sharmin, Zakir H.M., Chowdhury A. K., Talukder N. M.
Vol. 1, pp 61-66. 2007.
2006
91. Anthropogenic chromium contamination in soils in urban areas: a prospect and retrospect
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta

Author List: Otomo, K, Zakir, H.M. and Shikazono, N.
Vol. 70, pp A465. 2006.
92. Comparison of three sequential extraction schemes for heavy metal fractionation in sediment samples
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 70, pp A730. 2006.
93. Assessment of metal pollution in lower Torag River in Bangladesh
AIP Conference Proceedings

Author List: Zakir, H.M. and Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 898, pp 86 - 89. 2006.
94. Heavy metal pollution assessment in water and sediments of Turag River at Tongi area in Bangladesh
International Journal of Lakes and Rivers

Author List: Zakir H.M., Shaila Sharmin, Naotatsu Shikazono
Vol. 1, pp 85-96. 2006.
2005
95. Utilization of Municipal waste and Sewage Sludge in relation to growth, yield, protein and starch contents of rice
Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science

Author List: Lasani, S. Sharmin, A. Begum, Zakir H.M., M. A. H. Chowdhury
Vol. 11, pp 141-144. 2005.
96. Effect of municipal waste and sewage sludge on nutrient uptake by BRRI DHAN-28
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Shaila Sharmin, Begum A., Husne Lasani, Zakir H.M., Chowdhury M. A. H.
Vol. 16, pp 16-Nov. 2005.
2003
97. Suitability of groundwater for irrigation and arsenic for drinking purposes at Kamalbhog, Bangladesh
J. Inst. Engrs., Bangladesh. Agril. Engg. Div.

Author List: Adham A. K. M., Shirazi S. M., Talukder M. S. U., Zakir H.M.
Vol. 30/AE, pp 18-Nov. 2003.
98. Growth response of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) sprouts as affected by irradiation cycles provided by light emitting diodes (LED)
Journal of South Pacific Agriculture

Author List: Zakir H.M.
Vol. 10, pp 23-28. 2003.
2002
99. Plant and animal residue decomposition and transformation of S and P in soil
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Chowdhury, M. A. H., Begum, R., Kabir, M. R., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 5, pp 736 - 739. 2002.
100. Glucose and cellulose decomposition and subsequent transformation of S and P in soil
Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Begum R., Chowdhury M. A. H., Zakir H.M., Kabir M. R.
Vol. 2, pp 459-462. 2002.
101. Sulphur and Boron fertilization on yield, quality and nutrient uptake by Bangladesh Soybean-4
Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Sarker S. K., Chowdhury M. A. H., Zakir H.M.
Vol. 2, pp 729-733. 2002.
2001
102. Response of potato to nitrogen and potassium and its impact on soil and plant NPK content
Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Author List: Zakir, M.H., Talukder, N. M., Siddique, M. A.
Vol. 28, pp 59 - 65. 2001.
1999
103. Assessment of ground and surface water pollution in some irrigated areas of Nawabgonj
Bangladesh Agricultural University Research Progress

Author List: Zaman, W., Moklesh, R. M., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 10, pp 48 - 57. 1999.
104. Copper, manganese, and iron toxicities in water sources of two unions of Bhaluka upazila under Mymensingh districts in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science

Author List: Nizam, M. U., Zaman, M. W., Rahman, M. M., Wadia, R., Zakir, H.M.
Vol. 5, pp 104 - 109. 1999.
105. Influence of some growth regulators on tuberization of potato sprout segments cultured in vitro
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Hasanwise, S., Talukder, N. M., Zakir H.M.
Vol. 9, pp 151 - 155. 1999.
Ph.D.    - 2008
Keio University
Yokohama, Japan
M.S.
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
B.Sc.Ag.
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Total Number:  11
 

 

A) Research Experience:

 

Position hold

Address

Duration

Research Assistant (RA)

The 21st Century COE program “KEIO Life Conjugate   Chemistry” Keio University, Yokohama 223-8522, Japan

From April 01, 2006 to May 31, 2007.

Researcher

“The regulation of growth of plants using light emitting diodes (LED)” Project, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan.

From March 01, 2003 to September 30, 2004.

Scientific Officer

“Environmental impacts of groundwater abstraction in Barind area” Project, Department of Agril.Chemistry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

From March 1, 1998 to November 13, 1999.

B) Principal Investigator (PI)/ Project Director of Different Projects:

Project Title

Funding source

Duration

Effect of post-harvest application of chitosan on shelf-life and quality attributes of some seasonal vegetables of Bangladesh

BAU Research System, BAU, Mymensingh

From July 2019 to June 2021

Impact of industrial wastewater irrigation on heavy metal accumulation in soil and health risk assessment through dietary intake of rice grown in that soil

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2018 to June 2019

Effect of different application methods of chitosan on growth, yield and quality attributes of tomato at post-harvest storage

BAU Research System, BAU, Mymensingh

From July 2017 to June 2019

Toxic metal exposure through major food stuffs and point source evaluation for adopting remediation strategies

Ministry of Education, Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2016 to June 2019

Human health risk from heavy metals through consumption of common fishes of Brahmaputra river, Bangladesh

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2017 to June 2018

Health risk assessment for population via consumption of vegetables grown in arsenic contaminated soils

BAU Research System, BAU, Mymensingh

From July 2015 to June 2017

Heavy metals contamination in vegetables grown in urban and industrial contaminated soils

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2015 to June 2016

Heavy metal pollution in roadside soils and vegetation in Dhaka city

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2012 to June 2013

Impact of Mining Activities on Geology of Barapukuria Open Coal Mine Area in Dinajpur Bangladesh.

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2010 to June 2011

Environmental monitoring of heavy metals status and human health risk assessment in the soils of brinjal producing areas of Jamalpur, Bangladesh

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2021 to June 2022

Comparative evaluation of heavy metal contamination in soils and potato tubers cultivated in the greater Mymensingh area of Bangladesh for human health risk assessment

BAU Research System, BAU, Mymensingh

From February 2022 to January 2024

Major nutrient elements bioconcentration from soil to potato tubers and their impact on human nutrition

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh

From July 2023 to June 2024

Effect of pre-harvest application of chitosan and calcium on storage and biochemical qualities of tomato

University Grants Commission, Dhaka

From January 2024 to December 2024

Health risks assessment of heavy metals and water quality indices for irrigation and drinking suitability of groundwaters collected from Gazipur district of Bangladesh

BAU Research System, BAU, Mymensingh

From July 2024 to June 2026

 C) Co-investigator of Projects:

Project Title

Funding source

Duration

Fish and vegetable culture in the backyard: Integration of hydroponics with aquaculture

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh.

From July 2011 to June 2012

Tomato cultivation in saline zone: I. Investigation of osmolytes synthesis ability of tomato genotypes under salinity stress

Ministry of Sci. & Tech., Govt. of Bangladesh.

From July 2009 to June 2010

 

Total Number: 1
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Teaching Methods and Techniques March 10 to 21, 2002 GTI, BAU and Olds College, Canada Jointly organized by GTI, BAU and Olds College, Canada, at the Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Professor
21 Sep, 2012 -
Associate Professor
21 Sep, 2008 - 20 Sep, 2012
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Assistant Professor
09 Dec, 2002 - 20 Sep, 2008
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Lecturer
14 Nov, 1999 - 08 Dec, 2002
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Total Number:  14
 
  1. A workshop on “ISWS 510 – Facilitating Learning” at Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh on March 2002, jointly organized by GTI, BAU and Olds College, Canada.
  2. A training course on “Teaching Methods and Techniques” at Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from March 10 to 21, 2002.
  3. The 16th Annual V. M. Goldschmidt Conference, Melbourne, Australia from 27 August- 01 September 2006. Presentation title- “Comparison of three sequential extraction schemes for heavy metal fractionation in sediment samples.”
  4. Participated in “21st Century COE Keio Univ. - Tokyo Inst. Tech. Joint Forum of Young Scientists on Material Science, 2006” at Keio University, Yokohama 223-8522, Japan on October 30, 2006, supported by the Grant-in-Aid from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan.
  5. The “4th International Workshop on Water Dynamics” Sendai, Japan, 7-8 November, 2006. Presentation title- “Assessment of metal pollution in lower Torag River in Bangladesh”.
  6. The “2nd Keio LCC-Yonsei CBMH Joint Symposium”, Keio University, Raiosha, Hiyoshi Campus, Yokohama, Japan on November 24 and 25, 2006. Organized by the 21st Century COE KEIO-Life Conjugated Chemistry (LCC).
  7. The 17th Annual V. M. Goldschmidt Conference, Cologne, Germany from August 19- 24, 2007. Presentation title- “Geochemical fractionation and anthropogenic metal pollution in sediments of Nakagawa River in Tokyo, Japan.”
  8. The “5th International Workshop on Water Dynamics” Sendai, Japan, September 25- 27, 2007. Presentation title- “Zinc pollution level in sediments of Old Nakagawa River, Tokyo, Japan”.
  9. 1st International Symposium on Aqua Science, Water Resources and Innovation Development of Countryside, Sakawa, Kochi, Japan on November 26-30, 2007. Presentation title- “Anthropogenic pollution of Pb, Cr and Cu in sediments of Old Nakagawa River, Tokyo, Japan”.
  10. The 18th Annual V. M. Goldschmidt Conference, Vancouver, Canada from July 13-18, 2008. Presentation title- “Trace metal pollution in the sediments of an urban river: an impact of anthropogenic activities.”
  11. The 55th Annual Meeting of the Geochemical Society of Japan, Tokyo, Japan from September 17-19, 2008. Presentation title- “Metal pollution in sediments of Old Nakagawa River in Tokyo, Japan and possible remediation”.
  12. “Workshop on Postgraduate Curriculum Improvement on Agricultural Chemistry” organized by the Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry, BAU, under Heqep Subproject [CP # 2013] on 12-13 February, 2015.
  13. “Training-Workshop on Curriculum Development & Creative Question” organized by Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, under Heqep Subproject [CP # 3057] on 22-23 August, 2015.
  14. The Goldschmidt2016 Conference, Yokohama, Japan from June 26 to July 01, 2016. Presentation title- “Geochemical baseline and heavy metal contamination level in soils of Barapukuria open coal mine area in Dinajpur, Bangladesh”.
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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
Yoshida Scholarship Keio University in Japan Environmental Geochemistry September 2005 to August, 2008
Professor Karim Memorial Merit Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Agricultural Chemistry 1996
Membership Type Organization
Member (No. # 167824) Geochemical Society
Life Member Progressive Agriculturists, BAU, Mymensingh
Life Member Krishibid Institution, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Life Member Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB)
Life Member Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS)
Life Member Ecological Society of Bangladesh
Name of Post Name of Dept/Sec Duration Presently Working
Provost Isha Khan Hall, BAU 28 Jun 2015 - 01 Jul 2017 No
House Tutor Isha Khan Hall, BAU 24 May 2000 - 24 May 2001 No
Assisstant Proctor Proctorial Section, BAU 01 Jul 2009 - 30 Jun 2010 No
Head Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry 29 Jun 2010 - 28 Jun 2012 No