Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Faculty Profile

Dr. Md. Imran Kabir

Professor

Contact Information

Office Address: Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
Phone: +8801711143363
Email: imran.kabir-cee@sust.edu

Biography

Md. Imran Kabir joined in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Bangladesh in October, 2009 as a Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). He obtained his B.Sc. Engineering (Civil and Environmental) in 2003 from SUST, with a thesis on comparison of compressive strength for medium grade cement concrete using various coarse aggregates. He got his M.Sc. Engineering (Environmental) in 2010 from Chungju National University, South Korea, with correlation assessment and monitoring of the potential pollutants in river surface sediments. He received his PhD in 2016 from The University of Sydney, Australia, with analyzing heavy metal dynamics in urban green water infrastructures.

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering
MSc in Environmental Engineering
BSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Research Interests

Sustainable Development Goal 6 and 7 (SDG 6 and SDG 7)
Environmental engineering and management related to water, wastewater, and solid waste
Water-sensitive urban design
Environmental Sanitation
Waste-to-energy, circular economy, and zero waste

Active Research Project

1. "Can permeable plastic concrete be implemented for urban stormwater management?" in 2022-2023 as a Principal Investigation. Funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST
2. ‘Supervision Consultancy of the Expansion Project of Osmani International Airport (1st Phase)’ in 2021-to date as a Member, Administration Team and Specialist (Engineering Materials and Quantity Survey). Funded by the Government of Bangladesh through the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.
3. "Biogas Production Optimization Approach through Anaerobic Co-digestion of Tannery Fleshing and Fecal Sludge" in 2024-2025 as the Co-investigator. Funded by ITN-BUET.
4. "Synthesis of Activated Carbon from Local biomass wastes for Treating Saline Drinking Water" in 2024-2025 as the Co-investigator. Funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST.

Previous Research Project

1. “Preparatory study for Planning on Meghna River basin management project” by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Bangladesh.
2. “Investigation of soil and ground water pollution on the upstream of drinking water” by National Institute of Environmental Research and Han-river Environmental Research Center in South Korea.
3. “Investigation of the impact of mine discharge on Han-river watershed” by National Institute of Environmental Research and Han-river Environmental Research Center in South Korea.
4. “A research for sewer reconstruction to suit the flux and water quality investigation in Jincheon” by Environmental Water Quality Lab, Chungju National University in South Korea.
5. “Investigation on the adaptability after water pollution disaster around Chungju dam” by Korea Water Resource Corporation in South Korea.
6. “Assessment of non-point source pollution sources and establishment of efficient management scheme in Eumseong” by Chungbuk Regional Environmental Technology Development Center in South Korea.
7. “Investigation on the appropriateness of developing marshy land park in Okcheon” by Chungbuk Regional Environmental Technology Development Center in South Korea.
8. ‘Dynamics of Heavy Metals in Urban Green Water Infrastructures’ in 2012-2015 as Principal Investigator. Academic research supported by University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS) and Postgraduate Research Support Scheme (PRSS).
9. ‘Safe water project for Sylhet Sadar and Gowainghat area’ in 2021-2022 as a Water Quality Specialist. Funded by World Vision Bangladesh.
10. ‘Domestic and industrial wastewater treatment in a photobioreactor using locally available microalgal bloom’ in 2021-2022 as a Principal Investigator. Funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST.
11. ‘Anaerobic co-digestion of tannery solid waste with sludge: the effect of inoculum to substrate ratio and solids content’ in 2019-2020 as a Co-Investigator. Funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST.
12. ‘Environmental impact assessment for Royal City, Sylhet’ in 2019 as a Deputy Team Leader. Funded by Royal Homes Limited, Sylhet through Center for Research, Testing and Consultancy, Dept. of CEE, SUST.
13. ‘Integration of biosorption and phytoremediation processes in biofilter design’ in 2018-2019 as a Principle Investigator. Funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
14. ‘Preparation of Environmental Management Plan of Oasis Hospital’ in 2017 as a Team Leader/ Principal Investigator. Professional Consultancy offered by Center for Research, Testing and Consultancy (CRTC), Department of CEE, SUST.
15. ‘Experts’ Opinion on Anti Water Clogging Technology Proposed by an Agricultural Scientist’ in 2017 as a Co-investigator. Professional Consultancy offered by Center for Research, Testing and Consultancy (CRTC), Department of CEE, SUST.
16. ‘Initial Environmental Examination of Al Haramain Hospital Private Limited’ in 2016 as a Co-investigator. Professional Consultancy offered by Center for Research, Testing and Consultancy (CRTC), Department of CEE, SUST.
17. "Can permeable plastic concrete be implemented for urban stormwater management?" in 2022-2023 as a Principal Investigation. Funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST
18. "Ambient water quality testing in 6 cities under the Project: Transitioning to sustainable urban water cycles in Bangladesh" in 2024 as the Team Leader. Funded by SNV Bangladesh

External Affiliations

Member of Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh

Journal Publications

1. Shilpy Rani Basak, Samin Azhan Chowdhury, Rafiuzzaman Khan, Ahmad Hasan Nury, Md. Jahir Bin Alam, Md. Imran Kabir (2025). A review on the operational parameters and degradation kinetics used in anaerobic co-digestion of tannery residues. Waste Management Bulletin, Vol.: 3(1), pp: 271-292 (2025)
2. Banik, B. K., Islam, M. M., Kabir, Md. I., & Hoque, M. A. (2024). Phytoremediation of Cr(VI)-rich wastewater using water hyacinth, water lettuce and duckweed. Environmental Research and Technology, 8(1), 99–107. (2024)
3. Md. Imran Kabir; Samin Azhan Chowdhury; Bijit Kumar Banik; Muhammad Azizul Hoque; Abdullah Al Marzan (2023). Biosorption of pollutants from chemically derived wastewater using Microcoleus sp. AQUA - Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society, (Accepted on 22 March 2023) (2023)
4. Mita, A.F., Ekra, N.J., Banik, B.K., Hoque, M.A. and Kabir, M.I. (2022). Application of laterite soil in removing chloride ion from drinking water. Water Practice and Technology, Vol.: 17(8), pp: 1570-1581. (2022)
5. Kabir, M.I., Chaitee, S.N. and Biswas, R.P. (2021). Removal of excessive nitrogen and phosphorus content from urban wastewater using local microalgal bloom. Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.: 12(3), pp: 19-27. (2021)
6. Chowdhury, S.A., Khandakar, M., Banik, B.K., Hoque, M.A. and Kabir, M.I. (2021). Biosorption of heavy metals from industrial wastewater using local blue-green microalgae. Journal of Engineering Research, Innovation and Education, Vol.: 3(1), pp: 46-54. (2021)
7. Kabir, M.I., Rifat, A.M., Ahammad, F., Banik, B.K. and Hoque, M.A. (2021). A study on the efficiency of permeable concrete with scrap tire rubber. Journal of Engineering Research, Innovation and Education, Vol.: 3(2), pp: 33-40. (2021)
8. Kabir, M.I., Hoque, M.A., Banik, B.K., 2020. Performance of a reed bed system for faecal wastewater treatment: case study. Water Practice and Technology, Vol.: 15(4), pp: 993-998. (2020)
9. Kabir, M.I., Daly, E., Maggi, F., 2017. Geochemical modelling of heavy metals in urban stormwater biofilters. Ecological Engineering, Vol.: 102, pp: 565-576. (2017)
10. Kabir, M. I and Islam, M. A. , 2016. Removal of Heavy Metals by Plasma Cross-Linked Acrylic Acid. American-Eurasian Journal of Toxicological Sciences 8 (1): 47-51. (2016)
11. Kabir, M. I and Islam, M. A., 2016. Application of Coconut Shells Activated Carbon for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater. American-Eurasian Journal of Toxicological Sciences 8 (2): 77-82. (2016)
12. Kabir, M.I., Daly, E., Maggi, F., 2014. A review of ion and metal pollutants in urban green water infrastructures. Science of the Total Environment, Vol.:470-471, pp: 695-706. Impact Factor: 3.789 (2014)
13. Nury, A.H., Alam, M.J.B., Kabir, M.I., 2012. Comparative Study between Experimental and Simulated Breakthrough Curve for the Removal of Methylene Blue from Wastewater. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.: 2(1), pp: 7-11. (2012)
14. Shams, M.T., Ray, S., Kabir, M.I., Purkayastha, T., 2012. Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Incinerated Medical Waste. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.: 2(10), pp: 904-911. (2012)
15. Kabir, M.I.,Lee, H.S., Kim, G.H., Jun, T.S., 2011. Correlation assessment and monitoring of the potential pollutants in the surface sediments of Pyeongchang River, Korea. International Journal of Sediment Research, Vol.: 26 (2), pp: 152-162.Impact Factor: 1.144 (2011)
16. Kabir, M.I., Ahmed, M., Sharmin, R., Mahzuz, H.M.A., 2010. Comparative study on compressive strength of medium grade cement concrete using various types of coarse aggregates. World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.: 8(2), pp: 206-209. Impact Factor: 0.234 (2010)
17. Kabir, M.I.,Lee, H.S., Kim, G.H., Jun, T.S., 2010. Monitoring and assessing heavy metals in topsoils as potential diffuse pollutants in the Pyeongchang river basin, Korea. Water Science and Technology, Vol.: 61(12), pp: 3156-3161. Impact Factor: 1.102 (2010)
18. Kabir, M.I.,Lee, H.S., Kim, G.H., 2010. Zink of surface sediment in rural river basin as apotential priority to diffuse pollutants. Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol.: 19, pp: 113-118. Impact Factor: 0.852 (2010)
19. Lee, H.S., Kabir, M.I., Kwon, P.S., Kim, J.M., Kim, J.G., Hyun, S.H., Rim, Y.T., Bae, M.S., Ryu, E.R., Jung, M.S., 2009. Contamination assessment of abandoned mines by integrated pollution index in the Han River watershed. The Open Environmental Pollution and Toxicology Journal, Vol.: 1, pp: 27-33. (2009)
20. Lee, H.S., Kabir, M.I., Cho, K.S., 2009. Simulation of small scale wastewater treatment process. Journal of Korean Society of Water Science and Technology, Vol.: 17(3), pp.: 15-27. (2009)

Conference

1. Nisha, N.M., Islam, A.N.M.N., Basak, S.R., Kabir, M.I. (2023). Effect of Temperature on Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Tannery Waste with locally available substrates. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education ICERIE 2023, January 12-14, Sylhet, Bangladesh (2023)
2. Hoque, M. A., Kumar, P., Hasan, M. A., Banik, B. K. and Kabir, M. I. (2023). Development of an SFD graphic to investigate the sanitation condition of city dwellers: A case study on Ward-9, Sylhet City Corporation. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education ICERIE 2023, January 12-14, Sylhet, Bangladesh. (2023)
3. Tarannum, S., Abir, M. N., Banik, B. K., Hoque, M. A. & Kabir, M. I. (2022). Adsorption of Chloride Ions from Aqueous Solution using Activated Carbon Obtained by Chemical Activation of Jute Stick. 6th International Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering (ICACE-2022), December 21-23, Chattogram, Bangladesh. (2022)
4. "Removal of Excessive Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content from Urban Wastewater Using Local Microalgae Bloom” – 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development, 2020 held in KUET, Khulna, Bangladesh. (2020)
5. “Integration of biosorption and phytoremediation processes in biofilter design” – 7th Annual Conference on Research Findings, 2019 held in SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh (2019)
6. "Development of an Analytical Solution to Design Open Channels” – 7th International Conference on Water and Flood Management, 2019 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh (2019)
7. “Integration of HYDRUS and MATLAB Environment in urban biogeochemical process modelling” – 1st International Conference on Biological and Environmental Research: Recent Development, Challenges and Future Prospects, 2018 held in Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh (2018)
8. “Coupled modelling of moisture dynamics and metal biogeochemistry in urban green water infrastructure" – International Conference on Urban Environmental Pollution, 2014 held in Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Canada (2014)
9. “An approach to the modeling of urban green water infrastructures” – a seminar organized by the School of Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney, Australia in October, 2013 (2013)
10. “Integration of metal biogeochemistry in urban green water infrastructure design” – 5th Annual Student Conference, 2013 held in The University of Sydney, Australia. (2013)
11. “Modelling approach of sustainable urban biofilters” – Research Conversazione, 2013 held in The University of Sydney, Australia. (2013)
12. “Simulation of breakthrough curve for the removal of Methylene Blue from wastewater by activated carbon of Bombax Ceiba” – Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (CERIE 2011) held in Bangladesh. (2011)
13. “Efficiency of coconut shell to remove pollutants from water” – International Conferenceon Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development, 2011 held in Bangladesh. (2011)
14. “Evaluation of Zinc contamination in surface sediments of Pyeongchang River in Korea” – 13th International Specialized Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Integrated Watershed Management (IWA DIPCON 2009) held in South Korea. (2009)
15. “Contamination assessment of abandoned mines by integrated pollution index on South Han-river areas” – Water Renaissance 2008 held in South Korea. (2008)
16. “A study for industrial wastewater pollutant removal by ACCS (Activated Carbon of Coconut Shell)” – 2008 Water Korea held in South Korea. (2008)
17. “Heavy metal removal characteristics using grafted acrylic acid” – 2008 Water Korea held in South Korea. (2008)
18. Urban Environmental Pollution, Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Canada
19. Research Conversazione, The University of Sydney, Australia
20. 5th Annual Student Conference, The University of Sydney, Australia

Teaching

Professor (January 2022 to Present). Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Master Trainer (November 2023 to Present). DPHE-UNICEF Training on the Capacity Development in WASH Sector in Bangladesh: Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Emergency Preparedness and Response.
Master Trainer (July 2023 to Present). DPHE-UNICEF Training on Systematic and Scientific Approaches for Targeting Poor and Unserved People in Arsenic Affected Areas
Master Trainer (August 2019 to Present). Training on OHS-IPC for Capacity Building of Sanitation and Waste Workers
Master Trainer (July 2019 to Present). Training on Fecal Sludge Management under City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation
Associate Professor (April 2017 to December 2021). Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Assistant Professor (October 2011 to March 2017). Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
PhD Scholar and Tutor (CPhD Scholar and Tutor (Casual, form March 2012 to September 2015). School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney, Australia
Lecturer (October 2009 to September 2011). Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Awards & Recognition

PhD scholarship from The University of Sydney, named as University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS).
2nd Prize winner for poster presentation in the International Conference on Environmental Technology and Construction Engineering for Sustainable Development, 2011.
Graduate school scholarship in Chungju National University, South Korea (2007-2009).
Postgraduate Research Support Scheme, Australia(2014)

Graduate Supervision

1. PhD: Biogas Generation Potential through Anaerobic Digestion of Tanning Residues
2. MSc: Environmental Health Risk assessment for the urban solid waste management in Sylhet City Corporation area
3. Assessment of the topsoil- and air-quality at the primary solid waste collection points in Sylhet City Corporation area
4. Mapping of Iron (Fe) and Arsenic (As) concentration in groundwater: Sylhet perspective
5. Fecal Sludge Management in Rohingya Camps: A case Study of an Anaerobic Baffle Reactor Technology
6. BSc: Vehicle-top Plant and Substrate Selection with respect to Wind Turbulence and Jerking
7. An Approach to Select the Safe Water Option through Multi Criteria Decision Analysis
8. Assessing the Seasonal Variation to Identify the Hotspots of Fecal Contamination in Malnichara- and Gualichara- Drainage System of Sylhet City Corporation
9. Identifying the Hotspots of Fecal Contamination in Malnichara- and Gualichara- Drainage System of Sylhet City Corporation
10. An approach to protect natural channel from anthropogenic fecal contamination
11. Web-Based Smart Monitoring of Household Fecal Sludge Storage Conditions: A Case Study in Surma and Topobon Residential Area, Sylhet
12. Importance of Groundwater Depth with Arsenic and Iron Correlation in Sylhet: GIS Approach
13. Plant and Soil-less Media Selection for Vehicle-top Green Roof
14. Biosorption of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater using Local Blue-Green Microalgae
15. A Study on the Efficiency of Permeable Concrete with Polymeric Waste
16. Removal of Excessive Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content from Urban Wastewater Microalgae
17. Design and development of soilless media as green roof substrate to improve runoff reduction
18. Modelling water flux and soil geochemistry of a bioretention system for heavy metals coming from urban runoff
19. An approach to modeling of green roof soil
20. An Approach to the Integration of Root Dynamics and Phytoremediation with Water Flux in Biofilter Modelling

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