Doctor of Philosophy
Dept. of NFT, Jessore University of Science and Technology
Fellowship Grant: ISP, Uppsala University, Sweden
[Awarded 2023]

Master of Science (Major in Polymer and Textile)
Dept. of Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology, Rajshahi University
Result: First class and 2nd in the order of merit (Marks 74.4%)  
[Passing Year 2010]

Bachelor of Science (Honors)
Dept. of Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology, Rajshahi University
Result: First class and 2nd in the order of merit. (Marks 67.3%)                 
[Passing Year 2019]

Training

Academic

• Training on ‘Learning Disabilities and Its Management’ Bilkis Khanam, Psychiatrist on 19.3.19
• 8th ANRAP Workshop on Chemical Studies and Bioassay of Anti- Diabetic Plant Materials, 11.9.18, BUHS
• The workshop on "Moodle" on 28 February 2018
• Productive skill and self-esteem development, usage of Moodle and Google site development on12.8.18
• Training on Research and Development on 13.8.18
• Basic Training for Teachers on 14.8.18
• Workshop on Enhancement of Research, GED, Daffodil International University, 2018
• TOT on Higher Education by scholar, Theresa University, UK,2017
• Training on Class Engagement, Dr. Windy Gerland, May 2015
• Participatory Engagement Training, HRDI, DIU, May, 2014
• Teachers Training on Higher Education for Morality, social Values determining good and Ethical through teaching -learning, Research and extension” organized by Daffodil International University.

Industrial

• Operation Safety and Process Control (OSPC), TICI, Norsingdi, Result: A+ with extraordinary acclamation
• Polymer Compounding (Tyre manufacturing), East Asian Coxs Pvt. Ltd., Narayanganj, Result: Excellent Performance with Job Offering.
• UV Vis Spectroscopy and FTIR, CSIR, Dhaka
• Turag Garments and Hosiery Mills Limited (TGHML): Inventory, sourcing, ETP management
• One day Demonstration: Roshid Oil Mill, Pabna, Rajshahi Sugar Mill, Rajshahi, Bengal Meat processing, Pabna, Agro Feed Mill, Natore, Pran Food and Beverage, Natore, Polash Fertilizer Factory, Norsingdi ,Ghorashal Fertilizer Factory, Norsingdi, Paper Mill, Munsigonj

Polymer Science, Textile Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Physical Chemistry.

1. Islam, N., Zamir, R. & Faruque, O. Health Risk Assessment of Toxic Metal(loids) Consumed Through Plant-Based Anti-diabetic Therapeutics Collected in the Northern Divisional City of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Biol Trace Elem Res(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04338-7
2. Islam N, Zamir R, Faruque MO. Health Risk Assessment of Metals in Antidiabetic Herbal Preparations: A Safety Screening, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2024, Article ID 6507185, 12 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6507185.
3. Ar-Rashid, M., Islam, N., Ahmad, H. ., Zakaria, C. M. ., Banu, L. A., Islam, N., & Zamir, R. (2024). Investigation of Water-Soluble Preservatives in Frequently Used Energy-Stimulating Herbal Drugs in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh. Journal of Applied Science &Amp; Process Engineering, 11(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.33736/jaspe.6298.2024
4. Rashid MA, Zamir R, Islam N, Ahmed H, & Zakaria CM. (2023). Assessment of Toxic Metals in Commonly Used Energy-Stimulating Herbal Drugs Manufactured in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh. Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 13(2), 142-150. https://doi.org/10.33736/bjrst.5530.2023.
5. Zamir R, Islam N, Zahan KE, Asraf A, Zakaria CM. (2022). An Insight into Pathway and Health Risk Assessment of Toxic Metals in Herbal Medicine. Journal of Chemistry, vol. 2022, Article ID 2610852, 7 pages, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2610852.
6. Islam N, Faruque MO, & Zamir R. (2022). Investigation of Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate in Anti-Diabetic Herbal Drugs. Journal of Applied Science & Process Engineering, 9(1), 1091-1100. https://doi.org/10.33736/jaspe.4544.2022.
7. Islam, Nazmul, et al. "Presence of methyl paraben in anti-diabetic herbal preparations." Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science1-2 (2022): 41-52.
8. Zamir R, Islam N, Fuad SA, Ahmed S, Bari ML, Faruque MO, Asraf MA, Sanaullah AFM, Farooque MA and Zakaria CM. Can Dates Vended In South Municipal Corporation Of Dhaka During Ramadan Be Consumed Safely? PharmacologyOnline, Vol. 3, (2020) 222-230.
9. Islam N, Zamir R, Asraf MA, Farooque MA and Zakaria CM, An Insight into Toxic Metal in Herbal Medicine: Pathway and Its Consequence- A Review, PharmacologyOnline, Vol. 3, (2020) 214-221.
10. Zamir R, Islam N, Parvin S, Rahman S, Faruque MO, Asraf MA and Zakaria CM, Chemical Contamination in Date Fruits Collected During Ramadan from Different Markets of Dhaka North City, Bangladesh, Asian Journal of Chemistry; Vol. 32, No. 5 (2020), 1203-1206. Scopus Indexed.
11. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Mehdi Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan, Ali Asraf, M. Zakaria and M.B.H. Howlader, Assessment of Biological Contaminants in Energy Stimulating Herbal Medicines Collected from Dhaka City, Bangladesh, Asian Journal of Chemistry; Vol. 32, No. 10 (2020), 2450-2452. Scopus Indexed.
12. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam and Akhter Faruque, Comparison of Toxic Metal Concentrations in Anti Diabetic Herbal Preparations (ADHPs) available in Bangladesh using AAS and XRF analytical tools, The Scientific World Journal, Hindwai Publications, United Kingdom, Vol. 2019b, pp. 1- 8, Scopus Indexed.
13. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Anisur Rahman, Masudul Hasan And Omar Faruque, Pharmacological Screening of Antidiabetic Herbal Preparations In Streptozotocin Induced Type-2 Diabetic Model Rats, PharmacologyOnLine, SILAE, Italy, vol.1 pp.385-396, 2019. Scopus Indexed.
14. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, M. Anisur Rahman, And M. Safiur Rahman, Daily Exposure Assessment of As, Ni, Hg, Al and Mn In Anti Diabetic Herbal Preparations (ADHPs), PharmacologyOnLine, SILAE, Italy, vol.2, pp. 282-293, 2019a. Scopus Indexed.
15. Rausan Zamir, A. B. M. Nazmul Islam, Anisur Rahman, Sunzid Ahmed, And M. Omar Faruque, Microbiological Quality Assessment of Popular Fresh Date Samples Available In Local Outlets Of Dhaka City, Bangladesh, International Journal Of Food Science, Hindawi vol. 2018, Article ID 7840296, 4 Pages, 2018. Scopus Indexed.
16. Ibrahim H. Mondal, A. B. M. Nazmul Islam, Md. Jahangir Alam, Md. Mofakkharul Islam, Md. Khademul Islam, Preparation of Chitosan-Silver Nanoparticles In Nonaqueous Medium Under Heating, Nanoscience And Nanotechnology, USA, vol 5(3), pp. 64-69, 2015. Google Scholar Indexed.
17. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam & M.F. Hossain, Study on Buffering Capacity and Organic Matter Of Some Soil Samples From Rungicherra Tea-Estate, Bangladesh, International Letters Of Natural Sciences, Switzerland, vol. 44, pp 31-37, 2015. Google Scholar Indexed.

Book Chapters

1. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Sunzid Ahmed, Md. Ali Asraf, Nikhil C. Bhoumik, Omar Faruque and Akhter Farooque, Biological and Physical Contaminants in AntiDiabetic Herbal Medicines of Bangladesh, Biologically Active Natural Products from Asia and Africa, Bentham Science Publishers, 2021a, 1-14. Scopus Indexed
2. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Mahfuza Parveen, Shipra Sarker, Rajib Kanti, M. Safiur Rahman and Omar Faruque, Quantification and Health Safety Assessment of Some Toxic Metals in Anti-Diabetic Herbal Preparations Collected from Local Retailers Using the XRF Analytical Tool, Biologically Active Natural Products from Asia and Africa, Bentham Science Publishers, 2021b, 15-24. Scopus Indexed.

Conference

International

1. Sorna SD, Zamir R, Islam N, Banu LA, and Islam N. Assessment of health risk accompanying by level of toxic metals in different herbal medicines used for blood disorder. The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR. October 5-6, 2023. Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi.
2. Alom M, Zamir R, Islam A, Islam N, Khalekuzzaman M, Rashed Zaman and Md. Asadul Islam. Assessing the hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity profiles of gastrointestinal-tract herbal remedies: a comprehensive pharmacological safety evaluation. The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR. October 5-6, 2023. Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi.
3. Rahman M, Zihad NH, Akbar A, Islam N, Shamim H, Islam N, Banu LA, and Zamir R. Safety assessment of gastrointestinal disorder treating herbal medicines in terms of toxic metals, microbial contaminants and preservatives. The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR. October 5-6, 2023. Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi.
4. Islam S, Islam B, Islam N, Islam N, Banu LA. Investigation of Metformin and Glimepiride in herbal formulations used for hyperglycemia by high performance liquid chromatography. The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR. October 5-6, 2023. Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi.
5. Islam N, Zamir R, Faruque O. Safety assessment of plant-based anti-diabetic therapeutics: Analytical and Model based Approach. The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR. October 5-6, 2023. Faculty of Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi.
6. Islam N, Zamir R and Faruque O. Safety Assessment of The Toxic Metals In Plant Based Anti- Diabetic Drugs Available in Bangladesh. The International Conference on Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development. Sept 2-4, BCSIR Dhaka, 2022.

7. Zamir R, Khatun M, Islam I, Rashid MA, Zaman S, Islam N, Ahmed H, Zakaria CM. Microbial and Metal Contamination in Some Plant- Based Energy Stimulating Medicines Formulated in Bangladesh. International Conference on Drug Discovery and Development. Sept 19-20, 2022. IUB, Dhaka.

8. Nazmul Islam, Rausan Zamir, Adverse Health Effect Investigation of some Energy Stimulated herbal Drugs collected from Dhaka City, International Conference on Science and Technology for Celebrating the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu (ICSTB-2021), OP-B32, page 357.
9. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Studies of toxic metals in composite plant materials and finished herbal products, International Conference on Science and Technology for Celebrating the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu (ICSTB-2021), OP-D12, page 218.
10. Nazmul Islam, Rausan Zamir, Sharmin Parvin, Shovon Al Fouad, Safiur Rahman and Omar Faruque, Studies 0f Chemical and Biological Contaminations and Health Risk Assessment in Date Fruit Collected During Ramadan From Dhaka City, Bangladesh, The International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry, Jagannath University, 07 - 08 Feb 2020, Dhaka, Bangladesh
11. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Tahamina Talukder, Mehedi Hasan, Safiur Rahman and Omar Faruque, Health Risk Assessment of Some Microbes and Toxic Metal Exposure in Herbal Energy Stimulating Products of Bangladesh, The International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry, Jagannath University, 07 - 08 Feb 2020, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
12. Rausan Zamir, Nazmul Islam, Anisur Rahman, Sanzid, Ahmed and Safiur Rahman 'Assessment of microbiological contamination and metal toxicity in Anti diabetic herbal medicines, available in local market of Dhaka city, Bangladesh", 168th International Conference on Food microbiology and Food Safety (ICFMFS) Tokyo, Japan 6th-7th November, 2017.
13. Rausan Zamir, Anisur Rahman, ABM Nazmul Islam and Safiur Rahman, "Preliminary assessment of efficacy in some anti diabetic herbal preparations formulated in Bangladesh on Streptozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rats". "8th International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Sciences" Singapore, August, 10-11, 2017.
14. Rausan Zamir, Anisur Rahman, ABM Nazmul Islam and Safiur Rahman, "Assessment of toxic heavy metals concentration in traditional herbal preparations commonly consumed by the people of Bangladesh". "8th International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Sciences" Singapore, August, 10-11, 2017.
15. Rausan Zamir, Anowar Hosen, Nazmul Islam & Abdul Mannan “Determination of Antifungal And Antibacterial Activities Of Sperata Aor” International Conference on Chemical, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Planetary Scientific Research, Pattaya, Thailand, 2015.

National

1. Rausan Zamir and Nazmul Islam. Comparison of Toxic Metal Concentrations in Anti Diabetic Herbal Preparations (ADHPs) available in Bangladesh using AAS and XRF analytical tools, BCS Conference, Rajshahi, November, 2019
2. Rausan Zamir, Mahjabin Sultana, Nazmul Islam, Tohmina, Shipra Sarker, Safiur Rahman and Omar Faruque. Studies of Toxic Metals in Energy stimulating Herbal Drugs Formulated in Bangladesh, BCS Conference, Rajshahi, November, 2019.
3. Rausan Zamir, Mehdi Hasan, Nazmul Islam and Mahmudul Hasan. Assessment of Microbial Diversity in Commercial Herbal Medicines Available in Bangladesh. BCS Conference, Rajshahi, November, 2019.
4. Rausan Zamir, A.B.M. Nazmul Islam, Shipra Sarker, Rajib Kanti and M. Safiur Rahman and Md. Omar Faruque. Quantification and health safety assessment of major heavy metals in the anti-diabetic herbal preparations available in Bangladesh, BCS Conference, Dhaka October, 2018. (Awarded)
5. B.M. Nazmul Islam, Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal, Md. Jahangir Alam, Md. Khademul Islam “‘Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan- metal nanocomposites in nonaqueous medium under heating.” Oral presentation at BCC Conference 2013, Dhaka.

1. Safety assessment of Herbal Preparations
2. Preparation and Characterization of Natural Nanoparticles

1. Gold Medelist (ShaheedHobibur Rahman Hall for Excellent Result in B.Sc. Honors)
2. Govt. Scholarship for Excellent Result in B.Sc. Honors for conjugative three years
3. Govt. Scholarship for Excellent Result in M.Sc

1. Research Group Member of International Science Program (ISP) supported research group BAN- 05 from 2014
2. Society for ex students of applied chemistry, University of Rajshahi

Sr. Executive, R& D, CSIR, Dhaka
Job Responsibility:
• Lab Development
• Industrial water test (Process and Potal) (Hardness, Conductivity, Salinity, Trace Metals)
• Effluent test (BOD, COD, DO, TDS, TSS) and ETP Consultancy (Biological &Physico- Chemical) for Textile Industry
• Toiletries product development (Laundry detergent, Dish washer, floor cleaner, toilet cleaner, shampoo)
• Textile Chemical Consultancy (Scouring, bleaching, dyeing and finishing chemicals)