Dr Mohammad Boshir Ahmed

Future Making Fellow

Research Performance and Research Structures

Research and Innovation

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD as Principal Supervisor - email supervisor to discuss availability.


Dr. Mohammad Boshir Ahmed is a “Future Making Fellow” at the Waite Research Institute (WRI) and the Department of Chemical Engineering at Adelaide University. He possesses diverse expertise across various engineering disciplines, including Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering.
 
Dr. Boshir employs natural phenomena to gain insights into the subject matter and develop innovative techniques, methods, materials, and concepts for plant bioelectronics, healthcare, and environmental applications. His extensive research has focused on sustainable research themes.
 
Dr. Boshir’s current interests at WRI and the Chemical Engineering Department revolve around the development of novel technology from natural polymer-based biodegradable electronic hydrogel materials, such as hydrogel fibres, and carbon fibre-based composite materials for applications in agriculture, sensing, energy, healthcare, and the environment.

Dr. Boshir's current interests at WRI and the Chemical Engineering Department include developing natural polymer-based biodegradable and conductive hydrogel materials (e.g., gel, fibre, aerogel etc.) for agricultural, health, and environmental applications. Dr. Boshir also works on preparing carbon fiber-based composite materials for various applications. Thus, Dr. Boshir focuses on  innovative techniques development for plant bioelectronics to understand plant behavior in Earth and Space environments. Also, Dr. Boshir's research includes but is not limited to plant disease detection, pesticide delivery, plant hormone delivery, and plant sensitivity monitoring in Earth and Space aspects.

Date Position Institution name
2025 - ongoing Future Making Fellow Adelaide University
2024 - 2025 Future Making Fellow University of Adelaide
2019 - 2023 Brain Pool Fellow Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
2013 - 2014 Assistant Teacher (Chemistry) Nakhalpara Hossain Ali High School
2010 - 2012 Product Development Officer Beauty Care Cosmetics and Chemicals

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2023 Achievement Top 2.0% Scientist Elsevier and Standford Netherlands -
2020 Fellowship Brain Pool Fellow National Research Foundation of Korea Korea, Republic of 2, 30, 000 $
2019 Fellowship JSPS Fellowship JSPS Japan -
2018 Award FEIT-Higher Degree Research Director Commendation University of Technology Sydney Australia -
2018 Scholarship Post Thesis Publication Scholarship-2018 University of Technology Sydney Australia 2000.0 $
2018 Award Top 35 of the Antibiotics Travel Awards 2017 Antibiotics Journal Swaziland -
2018 Award NSW Student Water Award Australian Water Association Australia -
2017 Research Award Best Young Research Forum EuroSciCon Italy -
2017 Award NSW Young Water Professional of the Year Award Australian Water Association Australia -
2015 Award Publication Awards and Certificates University of Technology Sydney Australia 900.0 $
2013 Award Gold Medal Award and Certificate Banghabhundu Sheikh Mojibur Rahman Halls Authority Bangladesh -
2013 Award Gold Medal Awad University of Rajshahi Bangladesh -
2013 Scholarship Akbar Hossain Scholarship University of Rajshahi Bangladesh -

Date Institution name Country Title
2015 - 2018 University of Technology Sydney Australia Ph.D.
2009 - 2011 University of Rajshahi Bangladesh M.Sc.
2004 - 2009 University of Rajshahi Bangladesh B.Sc.

Year Citation
2027 Alom, J., Hasan, M. S., Asaduzzaman, M., Paul, A. C., Al-Amin, M., Fattah, I. M. R., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2027). Hydrogel-based materials for plant bioelectronics on Earth and Potentiality in space. Progress in Materials Science, 165, 41 pages.
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2026 Chen, K., Khan, N., Wadewitz, P., Lamichhane, P., Ahmed, M. B., Kwong, P., & Hessel, V. (2026). Pros and cons of nitrogen replenishment in compost, augmented by natural acidity regulators, agri-buffering adjuvants, and grease trap waste. Bioresource Technology Reports, 34, 11 pages.
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2026 Chen, K., Khan, N., Ahmed, M. B., Kwong, P., & Hessel, V. (2026). Environmental and Ecosystem Effects, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation Strategies for Advanced Composting. Compost Science and Utilization, 33(3), 1-34.
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2026 Alom, J., Rahman, M. A., Hossein, M., Ban, S., Martínez‐Visus, Í., Boshir Ahmed, M., . . . Zornoza, B. (2026). Covalent organic framework (COF) based mixed matrix membranes as an alternative solution for gas separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 753, 125620-1-125620-36.
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2026 Al Mahmud, A., Ahmed, M. B., Abbey, B., Kabir, A., Hessel, V., & Moni, M. A. (2026). Electrochemical nucleic acid biosensors: Advancing blood-based diagnostics toward intelligent healthcare in resource-limited settings. TrAC. Trends in analytical chemistry, 202, 118959-1-118959-39.
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2026 Chen, K., Khan, N., Ahmed, M. B., Wadewitz, P., Kwong, P., & Hessel, V. (2026). Toward a Compost Pharmacopoeia—A Conceptual Framework for Standardisation and Classification of Compost Quality. Sci, 8(8), 193-1-193-22.
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2026 Hussain, M. J., Ghanem, M. A., Ahmed, M. B., Roy, N., & Madhavi, G. (2026). Synergistically Enhanced Battery-Type Performance of Binder-Free Hierarchical ZnMnO₃/ZnO Flower-Like Heterostructure for Hybrid Supercapacitors. Ceramics International, 1-11.
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2026 Li, L., Shen, Z., Pu, M., Xie, Y., Mai, W., Zhu, S., . . . Huang, M. (2026). Graphene oxide-encapsulated OV-Co3O4 for efficient nanoconfinement peroxymonosulfate activation: Simultaneously regulate mass transport, electron transfer and transformation behavior.. J Hazard Mater, 517, 143561.
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2026 Na, H., Hong, Y., Jo, I. -Y., Lee, D. -Y., Wang, S., Lee, S., . . . Yoon, M. -H. (2026). From Print
to Soil: Superworm-Degradable Organic Electrochemical
Transistors via PEDOT:PSS–Clay Composites. Polymer Science & Technology, 2(8), 556-567.

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2025 Fattah, I. M. R., Alom, J., Zaman, J. U., Ban, S., Veza, I., Kalam, M. A., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2025). Hydrogel-derived materials for microbial fuel cell. Journal of Power Sources, 625, 15 pages.
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2025 Tarte, J. V., Ahmed, M. B., Tra, V. -T., Wang, Q., Johir, M. A. H., & Nghiem, L. D. (2025). Large Scale Microplastic Fibre Analysis in Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review and Recommendations. Current Pollution Reports, 11(1), 49-1-49-18.
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2025 Ahmed, M. B., Fattah, I. M. R., Mofijur, M., Kusumo, F., Silitonga, A. S., Kalam, M. A., & Mahlia, T. M. I. (2025). Advancements in Electrode Development for Water Electrolysis: From Support Electrodes to Self‐Supported Electrodes. WIREs Energy and Environment, 14(3), e70014-1-e70014-33.
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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.
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2024 Navidpour, A. H., Ahmed, M. B., & Zhou, J. L. (2024). Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Residues from Water and Sewage Effluent Using Different TiO₂ Nanomaterials. Nanomaterials, 14(2), 135-1-135-17.
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2024 Ozlu, B., Ahmed, M. B., Muthoka, R. M., Wen, Z., Bea, Y., Youk, J. H., . . . Shim, B. S. (2024). Naturally derived electrically active materials for eco-friendly electronics. Materials Today Advances, 21, 24 pages.
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2024 Mondal, M. I. H., Chandra Chakraborty, S., Rahman, M. S., Marjuban, S. M. H., Ahmed, F., Zhou, J. L., . . . Zargar, M. (2024). Adsorbents from rice husk and shrimp shell for effective removal of heavy metals and reactive dyes in water.. Environ Pollut, 346, 123637.
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2024 Navidpour, A. H., Xu, B., Ahmed, M. B., & Zhou, J. L. (2024). Immobilization of TiO<inf>2</inf> and ZnO by facile surface engineering methods to improve semiconductor performance in photocatalytic wastewater treatment: A review. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 179, 24 pages.
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2024 Mondal, M. I. H., Sofiuzzaman, M., Ahmed, F., Hessel, V., Ahmed, M. B., & Zargar, M. (2024). Conductive hydrogel as stress-strain sensor for human motion monitoring. NANO SELECT, 5(9), 12 pages.
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2023 Alom, J., Hasan, M. S., Asaduzaman, M., Alam, M. T., Belhaj, D., Selvaraj, R., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2023). Catalytical Performance of Heteroatom Doped and Undoped Carbon-Based Materials. Catalysts, 13(5), 24 pages.
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2023 Boshir Ahmed, M., Alom, J., Hasan, M. S., Asaduzzaman, M., Rahman, M. S., Hossen, R., . . . Zargar, M. (2023). General Doping Chemistry of Carbon Materials. Chemnanomat, 9(4), 23 pages.
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2023 Marjuban, S. M. H., Rahman, M., Duza, S. S., Ahmed, M. B., Patel, D. K., Rahman, M. S., & Lozano, K. (2023). Recent Advances in Centrifugal Spinning and Their Applications in Tissue Engineering. Polymers, 15(5), 1253-1-1253-31.
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2023 Hoque, M., Alam, M., Wang, S., Zaman, J. U., Rahman, M. S., Johir, M. A. H., . . . Yoon, M. H. (2023). Interaction chemistry of functional groups for natural biopolymer-based hydrogel design. Materials Science and Engineering R Reports, 156, 20 pages.
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2023 Boshir Ahmed, M., Alom, J., Hasan, M. S., Asaduzzaman, M., Rahman, M. S., Hossen, R., . . . Zargar, M. (2023). Front Cover: General Doping Chemistry of Carbon Materials (ChemNanoMat 4/2023). ChemNanoMat, 9(4).
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2023 Hossain, K. R., Wu, J., Xu, X., Cobra, K., Jami, M. M., Ahmed, M. B., & Wang, X. (2023). Tribological bioinspired interfaces for 3D printing. Tribology International, 188, 19 pages.
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2023 Vinayagam, R., Kar, A., Murugesan, G., Varadavenkatesan, T., Goveas, L. C., Samanth, A., . . . Selvaraj, R. (2023). Low temperature carbonized mesoporous graphitic carbon for tetracycline adsorption: Mechanistic insight and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system modeling. Bioresource Technology Reports, 22, 1-11.
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2022 Haider, J. B., Haque, M. I., Hoque, M., Hossen, M. M., Mottakin, M., Khaleque, M. A., . . . Zargar, M. (2022). Efficient extraction of silica from openly burned rice husk ash as adsorbent for dye removal. Journal of Cleaner Production, 380(2), 1-11.
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2022 Nguyen, K. T., Navidpour, A. H., Ahmed, M. B., Mojiri, A., Huang, Y., & Zhou, J. L. (2022). Adsorption and desorption behavior of arsenite and arsenate at river sediment-water interface. Journal of Environmental Management, 317, 1-12.
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2022 Mondal, M. I. H., Haque, M. O., Ahmed, F., Pervez, M. N., Naddeo, V., & Ahmed, M. B. (2022). Super-Adsorptive Biodegradable Hydrogel from Simply Treated Sugarcane Bagasse. Gels, 8(3), 177-1-177-14.
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2022 Hasan, M. S., Alom, J., Asaduzzaman, M., Ahmed, M. B., Hossain, M. D., Saem, A. S. M., . . . Hossain, M. A. (2022). Recent Criterion on Stability Enhancement of Perovskite Solar Cells. Processes, 10(7), 1-42.
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2022 O'Connor, J., Bolan, N. S., Kumar, M., Nitai, A. S., Ahmed, M. B., Bolan, S. S., . . . Kirkham, M. B. (2022). Distribution, transformation and remediation of poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater sources. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 164, 91-108.
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2022 Vinayagam, R., Murugesan, G., Varadavenkatesan, T., Bhole, R., Goveas, L. C., Samanth, A., . . . Selvaraj, R. (2022). Algal biomass-derived nano-activated carbon for the rapid removal of tetracycline by adsorption: Experimentation and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system modeling. Bioresource Technology Reports, 20, 10 pages.
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2022 Chakraborty, S. C., Qamruzzaman, M., Zaman, M. W. U., Alam, M. M., Hossain, M. D., Pramanik, B. K., . . . Moni, M. A. (2022). Metals in e-waste: Occurrence, fate, impacts and remediation technologies. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 162, 230-252.
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2022 Chakraborty, S. C., Zaman, M. W. U., Hoque, M., Qamruzzaman, M., Zaman, J. U., Hossain, D., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2022). Metals extraction processes from electronic waste: constraints and opportunities. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(22), 32651-32669.
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2021 Rahman, M. S., Hasan, M. S., Nitai, A. S., Nam, S., Karmakar, A. K., Ahsan, M. S., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2021). Recent developments of carboxymethyl cellulose. Polymers, 13(8), 48 pages.
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2021 Hossain, M. J., Chowdhury, U. N., Islam, M. B., Uddin, S., Ahmed, M. B., Quinn, J. M. W., & Moni, M. A. (2021). Machine learning and network-based models to identify genetic risk factors to the progression and survival of colorectal cancer. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 135, 11 pages.
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2021 Ahmed, M. B., Rahman, M. S., Alom, J., Hasan, M. S., Johir, M. A. H., Mondal, M. I. H., . . . Yoon, M. H. (2021). Microplastic particles in the aquatic environment: A systematic review. Science of the Total Environment, 775, 29 pages.
DOI Scopus255 WoS203 Europe PMC111
2021 Nguyen, K. T., Ahmed, M. B., Mojiri, A., Huang, Y., Zhou, J. L., & Li, D. (2021). Advances in As contamination and adsorption in soil for effective management. Journal of Environmental Management, 296, 12 pages.
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2021 Islam, M. B., Chowdhury, U. N., Nain, Z., Uddin, S., Ahmed, M. B., & Moni, M. A. (2021). Identifying molecular insight of synergistic complexities for SARS-CoV-2 infection with pre-existing type 2 diabetes. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 136, 11 pages.
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2020 Sornalingam, K., McDonagh, A., Canning, J., Cook, K., Johir, M. A. H., Zhou, J. L., & Ahmed, M. B. (2020). Photocatalysis of 17α-ethynylestradiol and estriol in water using engineered immersible optical fibres and light emitting diodes. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 33, 7 pages.
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2020 Xu, B., Zhou, J. L., Altaee, A., Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M. A. H., Ren, J., & Li, X. (2020). Improved photocatalysis of perfluorooctanoic acid in water and wastewater by Ga<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>/UV system assisted by peroxymonosulfate. Chemosphere, 239, 9 pages.
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2020 Khaleque, A., Alam, M. M., Hoque, M., Mondal, S., Haider, J. B., Xu, B., . . . Moni, M. A. (2020). Zeolite synthesis from low-cost materials and environmental applications: A review. Environmental Advances, 2, 100019.
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2020 Rahman, M. S., Mondal, M. I. H., Yeasmin, M. S., Abu Sayeed, M., Hossain, M. A., & Ahmed, M. B. (2020). Conversion of lignocellulosic corn agro-waste into cellulose derivative and its potential application as pharmaceutical excipient. Processes, 8(6), 16 pages.
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2020 Alam, M. M., Hossain, M. A., Hossain, M. D., Johir, M. A. H., Hossen, J., Rahman, M. S., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2020). The potentiality of rice husk-derived activated carbon: From synthesis to application. Processes, 8(2), 38 pages.
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2020 Khandaker, T., Hossain, M. S., Dhar, P. K., Rahman, M. S., Hossain, M. A., & Ahmed, M. B. (2020). Efficacies of carbon-based adsorbents for carbon dioxide capture. Processes, 8(6), 17 pages.
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2020 Rana, H. K., Akhtar, M. R., Islam, M. B., Ahmed, M. B., Lió, P., Huq, F., . . . Moni, M. A. (2020). Machine Learning and Bioinformatics Models to Identify Pathways that Mediate Influences of Welding Fumes on Cancer Progression. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 15 pages.
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2020 Ahmed, M. B., Alam, M. M., Zhou, J. L., Xu, B., Johir, M. A. H., Karmakar, A. K., . . . Moni, M. A. (2020). Advanced treatment technologies efficacies and mechanism of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances removal from water. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 136, 1-14.
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2020 Xu, B., Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., & Altaee, A. (2020). Visible and UV photocatalysis of aqueous perfluorooctanoic acid by TiO<inf>2</inf> and peroxymonosulfate: Process kinetics and mechanistic insights. Chemosphere, 243, 9 pages.
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2020 Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M. A. H., McLaughlan, R., Nguyen, L. N., Xu, B., & Nghiem, L. D. (2020). Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil and sediments: Occurrence, fate, remediation and future outlook. Science of the Total Environment, 748, 12 pages.
DOI Scopus171 WoS146 Europe PMC105
2019 Nguyen, K. T., Nguyen, H. M., Truong, C. K., Ahmed, M. B., Huang, Y., & Zhou, J. L. (2019). Chemical and microbiological risk assessment of urban river water quality in Vietnam. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 41(6), 2559-2575.
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2019 Moni, M. A., Rana, H. K., Islam, M. B., Ahmed, M. B., Xu, H., Hasan, M. A. M., . . . Quinn, J. M. W. (2019). A computational approach to identify blood cell-expressed Parkinson's disease biomarkers that are coordinately expressed in brain tissue. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 113, 7 pages.
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2019 Rana, H. K., Akhtar, M. R., Islam, M. B., Ahmed, M. B., Liò, P., Quinn, J. M. W., . . . Moni, M. A. (2019). Genetic effects of welding fumes on the development of respiratory system diseases. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 108, 142-149.
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2019 Ahmed, M. B., Hasan Johir, M. A., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Nghiem, L. D., Richardson, C., . . . Bryant, M. R. (2019). Activated carbon preparation from biomass feedstock: Clean production and carbon dioxide adsorption. Journal of Cleaner Production, 225, 405-413.
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2019 Nur, T., Loganathan, P., Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M. A. H., Nguyen, T. V., & Vigneswaran, S. (2019). Removing arsenic from water by coprecipitation with iron: Effect of arsenic and iron concentrations and adsorbent incorporation. Chemosphere, 226, 431-438.
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2019 Rana, H. K., Akhtar, M. R., Ahmed, M. B., Liò, P., Quinn, J. M. W., Huq, F., & Moni, M. A. (2019). Genetic effects of welding fumes on the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. NeuroToxicology, 71, 93-101.
DOI Scopus42 WoS28 Europe PMC18
2019 Xu, J., Cao, Z., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y., Gao, X., Ahmed, M. B., . . . Lowry, G. V. (2019). Distributing sulfidized nanoscale zerovalent iron onto phosphorus-functionalized biochar for enhanced removal of antibiotic florfenicol. Chemical Engineering Journal, 359, 713-722.
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2018 Sornalingam, K., McDonagh, A., Zhou, J. L., Johir, M. A. H., & Ahmed, M. B. (2018). Photocatalysis of estrone in water and wastewater: Comparison between Au-TiO<inf>2</inf> nanocomposite and TiO<inf>2</inf>, and degradation by-products. Science of the Total Environment, 610-611, 521-530.
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2018 Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M. A. H., Khourshed, C., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Nghiem, D. L., . . . Sun, L. (2018). Sorptive removal of dissolved organic matter in biologically-treated effluent by functionalized biochar and carbon nanotubes: Importance of sorbent functionality. Bioresource Technology, 269, 9-17.
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2018 Nur, T., Loganathan, P., Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M., Kandasamy, J., & Vigneswaran, S. (2018). Struvite production using membrane-bioreactor wastewater effluent and seawater. Desalination, 444, 1-5.
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2018 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Johir, M. A. H., Sun, L., Asadullah, M., & Belhaj, D. (2018). Sorption of hydrophobic organic contaminants on functionalized biochar: Protagonist role of Π-Π electron-donor-acceptor interactions and hydrogen bonds. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 360, 270-278.
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2018 Mohsen, M., Ahmed, M. B., & Zhou, J. L. (2018). Particulate matter concentrations and heavy metal contamination levels in the railway transport system of Sydney, Australia. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 62, 112-124.
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2018 Belhaj, D., Athmouni, K., Ahmed, M. B., Aoiadni, N., El Feki, A., Zhou, J. L., & Ayadi, H. (2018). Polysaccharides from Phormidium versicolor (NCC466) protecting HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cells and rat liver tissues from cadmium toxicity: Evidence from in vitro and in vivo tests. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 113, 813-820.
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2018 Xu, B., Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Altaee, A., Xu, G., & Wu, M. (2018). Graphitic carbon nitride based nanocomposites for the photocatalysis of organic contaminants under visible irradiation: Progress, limitations and future directions. Science of the Total Environment, 633, 546-559.
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2018 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Johir, M. A. H., & Sornalingam, K. (2018). Sorptive removal of phenolic endocrine disruptors by functionalized biochar: Competitive interaction mechanism, removal efficacy and application in wastewater. Chemical Engineering Journal, 335, 801-811.
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2017 Xu, B., Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Altaee, A., Wu, M., & Xu, G. (2017). Photocatalytic removal of perfluoroalkyl substances from water and wastewater: Mechanism, kinetics and controlling factors. Chemosphere, 189, 717-729.
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2017 Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M. A. H., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., & Sornalingam, K. (2017). Photolytic and photocatalytic degradation of organic UV filters in contaminated water. Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 6, 85-92.
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2017 Belhaj, D., Frikha, D., Athmouni, K., Jerbi, B., Ahmed, M. B., Bouallagui, Z., . . . Ayadi, H. (2017). Box-Behnken design for extraction optimization of crude polysaccharides from Tunisian Phormidium versicolor cyanobacteria (NCC 466): Partial characterization, in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 105(Pt 2), 1501-1510.
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2017 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Johir, M. A. H., & Belhaj, D. (2017). Competitive sorption affinity of sulfonamides and chloramphenicol antibiotics toward functionalized biochar for water and wastewater treatment. Bioresource Technology, 238, 306-312.
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2017 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Johir, M. A. H., & Sornalingam, K. (2017). Single and competitive sorption properties and mechanism of functionalized biochar for removing sulfonamide antibiotics from water. Chemical Engineering Journal, 311, 348-358.
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2017 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Johir, M. A. H., Sornalingam, K., & Sahedur Rahman, M. (2017). Chloramphenicol interaction with functionalized biochar in water: sorptive mechanism, molecular imprinting effect and repeatable application. Science of the Total Environment, 609, 885-895.
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2017 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Johir, M. A. H., Sornalingam, K., . . . Kallel, M. (2017). Nano-Fe0 immobilized onto functionalized biochar gaining excellent stability during sorption and reduction of chloramphenicol via transforming to reusable magnetic composite. Chemical Engineering Journal, 322, 571-581.
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2017 Saha, N., Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., & Guo, W. (2017). Industrial metal pollution in water and probabilistic assessment of human health risk. Journal of Environmental Management, 185, 70-78.
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2017 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Thomaidis, N. S., & Xu, J. (2017). Progress in the biological and chemical treatment technologies for emerging contaminant removal from wastewater: A critical review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 323(Pt A), 274-298.
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2016 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., & Chen, M. (2016). Progress in the preparation and application of modified biochar for improved contaminant removal from water and wastewater. Bioresource Technology, 214, 836-851.
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2016 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., & Guo, W. (2016). Insight into biochar properties and its cost analysis. Biomass and Bioenergy, 84, 76-86.
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2015 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., & Guo, W. (2015). Adsorptive removal of antibiotics from water and wastewater: Progress and challenges. Science of the Total Environment, 532, 112-126.
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2014 Asadullah, M., Jahan, I., Ahmed, M. B., Adawiyah, P., Malek, N. H., & Rahman, M. S. (2014). Preparation of microporous activated carbon and its modification for arsenic removal from water. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 20(3), 887-896.
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2013 Asadullah, M., Kabir, M. S., Ahmed, M. B., Razak, N. A., Rasid, N. S. A., & Aezzira, A. (2013). Role of microporosity and surface functionality of activated carbon in methylene blue dye removal from water. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 30(12), 2228-2234.
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1975 AHMED, M. B., ELBASYOUNI, S. Z. M., ASHOUR, N. I., & SAYED, A. M. (1975). EFFECTS OF SEED TREATMENT WITH CO-60 GAMMA-RAYS AND MICRONUTRIENTS ON GERMINATION AND GROWTH OF CORN SEEDLINGS. CURRENT SCIENCE, 44(21), 761-766.
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- Ahmed, M. B., Hasan, A. T. M. K., Mohiuddin, M., Asadullah, M., Rahman, M. S., & Khaleque, A. (2016). Effects of heating rate and heating up time to central biomass particles for bio-oil production. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 51(1), 13-22.
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- Hasan, A. T. M. K., Mohiuddin, M., Ahmed, M. B., Poly, I. J., Asadullah, M., & Rahman, M. S. (1970). Production and Characterization of Bio-oil from Bio-mass by Circulating Fluidized Bed Pyrolysis Reactor. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 46(3), 313-322.
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2026 Chen, K., Hoque, M., Khan, N., Kwong, P., Ahmed, M. B., & Hessel, V. (2026). Green Nanofertilizers: Types, the Mode of Action and Pollution Mitigation for Sustainable Agriculture and Agroecosystems. In Green Nanotechnology for Stress Resilient Crops and Sustainable Agroecosystems (pp. 370-386). CRC Press.
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2024 Suwaileh, W., Zarghami, S., Farooq, S., Roy, N., & Ahmed, M. B. (2024). Polymer membranes for catalysis. In M. Abdulhamid (Ed.), Polymer Membranes: Increasing Energy Efficiency (pp. 139-164). De Gruyter.
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2024 Mondal, M. I. H., Nitai, A. S., Chowdhury, T., Hossen, A., Inam, M. N., Rahman, M. S., . . . Ahmed, M. B. (2024). Carbon fibres and carbon nanofibres—synthesis, structure, and advanced applications. In M. Mondal (Ed.), Technical Organic and Inorganic Fibres from Natural Resources (pp. 353-378). Elsevier.
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2024 Saha, S. S., Ahmed, M. B., & Mondal, M. I. H. (2024). Hollow fibre and hollow fibre membrane - production, structure, and applications. In M. Mondal (Ed.), Technical Organic and Inorganic Fibres from Natural Resources (pp. 227-253). Elsevier.
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2024 Rahman, M. S., Marjuban, S. M. H., Hassan, M. S., Cobra, K., Bin Alam, S. R., Inam, M. N., . . . Mondal, M. I. H. (2024). Electrospun nanofibres for electronic devices and their applications. In M. I. H. Mondal (Ed.), Technical Organic and Inorganic Fibres from Natural Resources (pp. 255-291). Elsevier imprint Woodhead Publishing.
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2022 Rahman, M. S., Alom, J., Nitai, A. S., Hasan, M. S., Ahmed, M. B., Nam, S., & Mondal, M. I. H. (2022). Ultraviolet-blocking protective textiles. In I. H. Mondal (Ed.), Protective Textiles from Natural Resources (pp. 395-444). Elsevier.
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2021 Rahman, M. S., Mondal, M. I. H., Hasan, M. S., Alom, J., Ahmed, M. B., & Ahmed, F. (2021). Microorganisms, infection and the role of medical textiles. In M. I. H. Mondal (Ed.), Antimicrobial Textiles from Natural Resources (pp. 45-85). Elsevier.
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2020 Ahmed, M. B., Johir, M. A. H., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Zhou, J. L., Belhaj, D., & Moni, M. A. (2020). Methods for the analysis of micro-pollutants. In G. Mannina, A. Pandey, & H. H. Ngo (Eds.), Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Emerging Organic Micro-pollutants (pp. 63-86). Elsevier.
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- Suwaileh, W., Isaifan, R., Rahighi, R., Bakhshayesh, A., & Ahmed, M. (2023). Perspective Chapter: Technological Advances in Harnessing Energy from Renewable Sources for Water Production. In Desalination - Ecological Consequences. IntechOpen.
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2023 Conrad, C., Delezenne, Q., Mukherjee, A., Mhowwala, A. A., Ahmed, M., Zhao, J., . . . Tsourdos, A. (2023). Developing a Digital Twin for Testing Multi-Agent Systems in Advanced Air Mobility: A Case Study of Cranfield University and Airport. In 2023 IEEE/AIAA 42ND DIGITAL AVIONICS SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, DASC (pp. 10 pages). SPAIN, Barcelona: IEEE.
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2024 Ahmed, M. B., & Yoon, M. H. (2024). Natural biomaterials-based biodegradable fiber gel for seed germination and plant outgrowth. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australia and New Zealand Nano & Microfluidics Devices (ANZNMF). Orange, NSW: MicroSANZ.
2024 Ahmed, M. B., & Hessel, V. (2024). Fiber Shaped Materials for Energy, Structural Health Monitoring, and Plant for Earth and Space Applications. Poster session presented at the meeting of International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy, Environment, and Health (ICAMEEH). Adelaide: Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resource, University of Adelaide.
2023 Ahmed, M. B., & Yoon, M. H. (2023). Biodegradable Hydrogel Fibers as Seed Germination Scaffolds.. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Polymer Society of Korea. Jeju, South Korea.
2023 Ahmed, M. B., Lee, D. Y., & Yoon, M. H. (2023). Polypyrrole Laminated Core-Shell Carbon Fiber Mesh as Super-capacitor. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Polymer Society of Korea.
2023 Ahmed, M. B., & Yoon, M. H. (2023). Large Area Freestanding Non-Metal Based Flexible Carbon Fiber Mesh for Water Electrolysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of Korean Chemical Society.
2023 Ahmed, M. B., & Yoon, M. H. (2023). Super-hydrophilic Sulfur-doped Freestanding Nanocarbon Fiber Mesh for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Poster session presented at the meeting of Korean Carbon Society.
2021 Ahmed, M. B., Yoon, M. H., & Ahmed, M. B. (2021). Natural Polymer Based Biodegradable, Transparent, and Adhesive Fibrillary Hydrogel for Soft Bioelectronics. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 48th World Polymer Congress. IUPAC-MACRO2020+.. Jeju, South Korea.
2018 Ahmed, M. B., & Zhou, J. L. (2018). Role of Surface Functional Groups in Functionalized Biochar for Environmental Remediation of antibiotics in Single and Competitive Mode. Poster session presented at the meeting of EuroSciCon. Rome, Italy.
2018 Ahmed, M. B., & Zhou, J. L. (2018). Interactions of emerging contaminants-antibiotics with functionalized biochar. Poster session presented at the meeting of Biochar 2018. Wilmington, DE, USA.
2016 Ahmed, M. B., Zhou, J. L., Ngo, H. H., & Guo, W. (2016). Removal of sulfamethazine and sulfathiazole from water using modified bamboo biochar. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Synergy of Science and Industry: Biochar’s Connection to Ecology, Soil, Food, and Energy. Oregon State University, Portland, USA.
  • Project Title: “Development of hydrogel fiber for agriculture”. 

Year: January, 2024 (Awarded).  

Organization: Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources; The University of Adelaide. 

Investigators: Mohammad Boshir Ahmed.

Amount: 50,000.0$ 

 

  • Project Title: “Development of polymer based carbon nanostructures doping for electrical and energy applications”. 

Year: July, 2020 (Awarded).  

Organization: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). 

Investigators: Mohammad Boshir Ahmed & Prof. Myung-Han Yoon.

Amount: 263,960,000 won (~3,70,000.0$ Aus.). 

Grant number: 2020H1D3A1A02081466. 

Host: GIST.

 

  • Project Title: “Wastes conversion for recycles based on additional-value creations”. 

Year: 2019. 

Organization: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Investigators: Mohammad Boshir Ahmed & Prof. Fumitake Takahashi. 

Amount: Funding 1.2-million-yen. 

Host: Tokyo Institute of Technology (Deferred).

 

  • Project Title: “Bio-oil production from woody biomass under different heating rate conditions”. 

Awarded Year-2010. 

Organization: NSICT.

Amount: 50,000BDT (~$850).

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Bio-polymeric materials
  • Conductive composites
  • Fibre and composites
  • Energy and environment
  • Plant-based new materials and techniques

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Principal Supervisor Greenhouse Water Harvesting for Sustainable Growth of Plants Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Aynun Nahar
2025 Principal Supervisor Greenhouse Water Harvesting and Electrochemical Sensors for Sustainable Growth of Plants Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Aynun Nahar
2025 Co-Supervisor Design of Digital Twins for Decision-Making on Plant Growth in Space and Extreme Environments Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Mst Irin Parvin

Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
2024 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Conductive Hydrogel Fiber Mesh Gel for Plant Growth Study University of Adelaide Master Degree Master Full Time Chirag Anup Bairagra
2024 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Conductive Hydrogel Fiber Mesh Gel for Plant Growth Study University of Adelaide - Master Full Time Xiaotong Chang
2024 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Production of nitrogen enriched biofertilizer for enhancing soil nutrients and crop production Adelaide University - Doctorate Full Time Kun Chen
2024 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Development of Electrochemical Biosensors based on Novel Materials for Health Monitoring Adelaide University & Charles Sturt University PhD Doctorate Full Time Abdullah Al Mahmud

Date Topic Location Name
2021 - 2023 Electrical Conductive Hydrogel as Stress-Strain Sensor for Human Motion Monitoring University of Rajshahi Md. Sofiuzzaman
2021 - 2023 Robust Stress-able Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Hydrogel Sensor for Silver Ion Detection University of Rajshahi Mozammel Hoque
2019 - 2021 Activated Carbon Prepared from Rice Husk and Its Adsorption Behavior for Waste Management University of Rajshahi Md. Masruck Alam

Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
2026 - ongoing Board Member Polymer Adelaide University Australia
2024 - 2025 Editor MDPI Gels Guest Editor Swaziland
2024 - 2025 Editor MDPI Catalyst Guest Editor Swaziland
2024 - 2024 Editor MDPI Water Guest Editor Swaziland
2021 - ongoing Board Member Gases MDPI Swaziland
2020 - 2023 Associate Editor Processes MDPI Swaziland
2019 - 2021 Associate Editor Processes MDPI Swaziland

Date Title Type Institution Country
2024 - ongoing Sources, Fate, and Environmental Impacts of PFAS in Aquatic Ecosystems to Plant Psychology Editorial MDPI Water Swaziland
2023 - ongoing Enhanced Adsorption of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Environments using Novel Graphene Oxide-Based Derived Organic Waste Materials Thesis Review Curtin University Australia
2022 - ongoing Halloysite Templated Nano Functional Materials for the Remediation of Pollutants from Wastewater Thesis Review The University of Newcastle Australia
2022 - 2022 Valorization of biomass into functional nanocatalyst-loaded biochar for water treatment Grant Assessment Qatar University Qatar
2022 - 2022 Remediation of PFAS-contaminated water by innovative photocatalytic ultrafiltration membranes Grant Assessment Ben Gurion University of the Negev Israel

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