Dr. M. Islam

"The more you know, the more you realize how little you know."

Warm Greetings!

My name is Dr. Mahamudur Islam and I'm currently working as an Associate Professor (Department of Chemistry) at Purushottam Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India.  I completed my Ph. D. degree in Chemistry (2009) from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (formerly known as Regional Engineering College, Rourkela). I have published several International Journal articles, Books, Book chapters, conference articles, etc. I have also been granted with a Patent in February 2013.

"The desire of knowledge, like the thirst of riches, increases ever with the acquisition of it." The popular quotation by "Laurence Sterne" strengthens my belief regarding the exploration of the scientific world and unearthing of new marvels. It is really fascinating for me when I see the impact of chemistry on nature and on the human life. The question to understand the mystery of chemistry led me to study chemistry along with all other subjects. My career objective is to gain and impart high standard knowledge and to carry out quality research in chemistry. During my post graduation in National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, one of the premier institutes in India, I have been exposed to various theoretical and laboratory courses pertaining to chemistry and I have put in my best effort to grasp the concepts thoroughly with the aim of excelling in the field. I have been working for the development of various hybrid ion-exchangers and clay type of materials and using these materials for the abatement of various toxic pollutants from water.

Presently, I am working on layered double hydroxides, hydroxyapatites, nanocomposites and organic–inorganic hybrid ion-exchangers. Organic–inorganic hybrid ion-exchanger is considered as next generation composite materials that will encompass a wide variety of applications. They are used to modify different organic and inorganic materials that exhibit verydifferent properties from their original components In order to achieve stable materials with chromatographic properties, interest has been focused towards these hybrid materials. Inorganic ion-exchanger based on organic polymeric matrix are interesting materials, as they possess mechanical stability due to the presence of organic polymeric species and the basic characteristics of an inorganic ion-exchanger regarding its selectivity for some specific metal ions, indicating their useful environmental applications. Materials like Polypyrrole thorium (IV) phosphate, Pectin based cerium (IV) phosphate and thorium (IV) phosphates will be synthesized and will be characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, IR, thermogravimetric analysis, and ion exchange studies. It is considered to be fibrous in nature and exhibits good ion-exchange capacity. Selectivity will be examined by achieving some important binary separations like Pb (II)–Zn(II), Pb (II)–Al(III), Pb (II)–Mg (II), Zn (II)–Hg (II) etc.

My primary areas of interests include:

• Synthesis and characterization of LDHs / HTlc

• Synthesis and characterization of Organic/Inorganic hybrid ion-exchangers.

• Synthesis and characterization of HAP.

• Synthesis and characterization of Nanocomposites.

• Environmental applications of LDHs / HTlc, Organic/Inorganic hybrid ion-exchangers, HAP, Nanocomposites, etc.

Apart from research and academics, I enjoy playing games, net surfing, reading, listening music, gardening, watching TV, hiking etc. I'm a keen sports enthusiast and I love swimming as well as playing chess and cricket.

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