Md Anwarul Islam
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
My current research focuses on developing a robust sustainable technology for the removal of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and microplastics from wastewater.With 15 years of professional experience in Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Sustainability, I specialize in minimizing resource usage and advanced chemical management for large industries. As a former Sustainability Manager for multinational companies, I drive eco-friendly solutions, aligning industry practices with environmental stewardship.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing PhD candidate University of Adelaide 2023 - 2023 Tutor (Casual) - Chemical Engineering University of Sydney 2021 - 2022 Research Assistant James Cook University -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2020 - 2022 James Cook University Australia MPhil in Chemical Engineering 2003 - 2004 University of Rajshahi Bangladesh MSc in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology 1999 - 2003 University of Rajshahi Bangladesh BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Islam, M. A., Parvin, M. I., Nguyen, C., Alam, M. R., Kwong, P., Zhou, J. L., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2025). Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Contamination in Agriculture and Its Potential Conflict with Circular Economy.. Environmental Pollution, 385, 127036-1-127036-14.
2024 Parvin, M. I., Islam, M. A., Perveen, M. F., Jamal, M. R., Faruque, M. J., Hossen, B., . . . Sarker, M. M. (2024). Assessment of land use transition and crop intensification using geospatial technology in Bangladesh. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 9, 100660-1-100660-13.
Scopus22023 Islam, M. A., Parvin, M. I., Dada, T. K., Kumar, R., & Antunes, E. (2023). Silver adsorption on biochar produced from spent coffee grounds: validation by kinetic and isothermal modelling. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(22), 28007-28021.
Scopus14 WoS142022 Dada, T. K., Islam, M. A., Duan, A. X., & Antunes, E. (2022). Catalytic co-pyrolysis of ironbark and waste cooking oil using X-strontium /Y-zeolite (X= Ni, Cu, Zn, Ag, and Fe). Journal of the Energy Institute, 104, 89-97.
Scopus11 WoS82022 Antunes, E., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Kumar, R., Vuppaladadiyam, V. S. S., Sarmah, A., Anwarul Islam, M., & Dada, T. (2022). A circular economy approach for phosphorus removal using algae biochar. Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, 1, 1-9.
Scopus292022 Islam, M. A., Dada, T. K., Parvin, M. I., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Kumar, R., & Antunes, E. (2022). Silver ions and silver nanoparticles removal by coffee derived biochar using a continuous fixed-bed adsorption column. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 48, 1-12.
Scopus29 WoS262022 Kassa Dada, T., Islam, M. A., Kumar, R., Scott, J., & Antunes, E. (2022). Catalytic co-pyrolysis of ironbark and waste cooking oil using strontium oxide-modified Y-zeolite for high-quality bio-oil production. Chemical Engineering Journal, 450, 1-11.
Scopus15 WoS132021 Islam, M. A., Jacob, M. V., & Antunes, E. (2021). A critical review on silver nanoparticles: From synthesis and applications to its mitigation through low-cost adsorption by biochar. Journal of Environmental Management, 281, 17 pages.
Scopus158 WoS137 Europe PMC442021 Dada, T. K., Islam, M. A., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., & Antunes, E. (2021). Thermo-catalytic co-pyrolysis of ironbark sawdust and plastic waste over strontium loaded hierarchical Y-zeolite. Journal of Environmental Management, 299, 13 pages.
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Theses
Year Citation 2022 Islam, M. A. (2022). Mitigation of silver pollution by biochar adsorption. (Master's Thesis, James Cook University).
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