Dr. Md Muzammel Hossain | Environmental Toxicology | Best Researcher Award
Postdoc, Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, China
Dr. Md. Muzammel Hossain is a postdoctoral researcher at Jiangsu University, China, specializing in environmental pollution and toxicology. With a Ph.D. in Soil Science and over 30 publications in SCI/Scopus journals, he has a strong background in studying the impacts of pollutants on ecosystems and exploring remediation techniques. His research focuses on pollution, toxicology, silicon ecology, and health risk assessments, contributing to global efforts to mitigate environmental hazards.
Profile
Education
Dr. Md. Muzammel Hossain is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, China (2023–2025). He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science (Silicon Ecology) from Huazhong Agricultural University, China (2017–2021) under a prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC). He holds an MS (2014) and BS (2012) in Zoology from Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Experience
Dr. Hossain has a diverse professional background, including serving as a Lecturer in Biology at Agricultural University College, Bangladesh Agricultural University (2016). From 2014 to 2016, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, where he contributed to multiple ecological and toxicological studies. His teaching career began while pursuing his undergraduate and graduate degrees, tutoring high school students in science subjects.
Research Interest
Dr. Hossain’s research spans environmental pollution and toxicology, with a focus on pollution by emerging contaminants, persistent toxic elements (PTEs), heavy metals, PFAS, and their impacts on ecosystems. His expertise includes areas such as adsorption, bioaccumulation, chemical stress responses (e.g., silicon), remediation techniques, toxicity analysis, antioxidant mechanisms, gene expression studies, and food safety. His work also covers soil, plant, sediment, water quality, and biodiversity research.
Author Metrics
Dr. Hossain has published over 30 articles in high-impact, indexed journals (SCI/Scopus) and has an impressive citation record with an h-index of 14 and an i10-index of 20 (Google Scholar). His research has contributed to the advancement of environmental science, specifically in understanding and mitigating pollution impacts. He has completed or is actively involved in four major research projects, and his work has had significant implications for environmental toxicology, public health, and ecological sustainability.
Publication
- Human health risk assessment of heavy metals in tropical fish and shellfish collected from the river Buriganga, Bangladesh
Authors: M. Ahmed, M.A. Baki, M. Islam, G.K. Kundu, M. Habibullah-Al-Mamun, M.M. Hossain
Published In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22(20), 15880-15890 (2015)
Citations: 375
Summary: This study evaluates the concentration of heavy metals in fish and shellfish from the Buriganga River, assessing potential health risks to humans through dietary consumption. The research highlights alarming levels of heavy metal contamination, underscoring environmental and public health concerns. - Concentration of heavy metals in seafood (fishes, shrimp, lobster, and crabs) and human health assessment in Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh
Authors: M.A. Baki, M.M. Hossain, J. Akter, S.B. Quraishi, M.F.H. Shojib, A.K.M.A. Ullah, M.A. Hossain
Published In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 159, 153-163 (2018)
Citations: 353
Summary: This research investigates the levels of heavy metals in seafood from Saint Martin Island, providing a comprehensive human health risk assessment. The findings reveal significant bioaccumulation of metals, emphasizing the need for stringent monitoring and environmental management. - Human health risks from heavy metals in fish of Buriganga River, Bangladesh
Authors: M. Kawser Ahmed, M.A. Baki, G.K. Kundu, S. Islam, M. Islam, M.M. Hossain
Published In: SpringerPlus, 5(1), 1-12 (2016)
Citations: 275
Summary: This article focuses on the potential health risks associated with consuming fish contaminated by heavy metals from the Buriganga River. The study identifies critical exposure risks, particularly for vulnerable populations, emphasizing the need for pollution control measures. - Synergistic effect of silicon and selenium on the alleviation of cadmium toxicity in rice plants
Authors: H. Huang, M. Li, M. Rizwan, Z. Dai, Y. Yuan, M.M. Hossain, M. Cao, S. Xiong, et al.
Published In: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 401, 123393 (2021)
Citations: 223
Summary: This paper explores the combined effect of silicon and selenium in mitigating cadmium toxicity in rice plants. Through physiological and molecular studies, the research provides insights into strategies for reducing heavy metal uptake in crops, enhancing food safety. - The role and its transcriptome mechanisms of cell wall polysaccharides in vanadium detoxification of rice
Authors: Y. Yuan, M. Imtiaz, M. Rizwan, Z. Dai, M.M. Hossain, Y. Zhang, H. Huang, S. Tu
Published In: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 425, 127966 (2022)
Citations: 49
Summary: This study investigates the role of cell wall polysaccharides in vanadium detoxification in rice, elucidating transcriptomic mechanisms. The findings highlight potential genetic and biochemical pathways for enhancing rice tolerance to vanadium stress.
Conclusion
Dr. Md. Muzammel Hossain stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, owing to his impactful contributions to environmental pollution and toxicology. His work is not only academically rigorous but also socially and environmentally relevant, addressing pressing global challenges. His publication metrics, high citation impact, and research on remediation techniques are key strengths.
To further strengthen his candidacy, Dr. Hossain could focus on enhancing his leadership roles, securing competitive grants, and engaging in policy advocacy and community outreach. With these additions, he has the potential to emerge as a global leader in environmental toxicology research. Overall, he is an excellent candidate for this prestigious recognition.