Oceanography

    Faculty Profile

    Md. Solaiman Hossain

    Assistant Professor

    Contact Information:

    • Office Address: Room No. 315, Academic Building- A, Department of Oceanography, SUST, Sylhet-3114, Tel: +88 0821-717850/714479, Ext: 808
    • Phone: 01920314841
    • Email: solaiman_du@yahoo.com, solaiman-ocg@sust.edu

    Biography:

    Md. Solaiman Hossain, the eldest son of Md. Zakir Hossen and the late Rosia Begum, was born in Cumilla, Bangladesh. His educational journey began with the successful completion of his SSC and HSC levels in 2006 and 2008, respectively, both achieved in Cumilla. Mr. Hossain initiated his academic pursuit with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, earned from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science at Noakhali Science and Technology University in 2012. Subsequently, in 2014, he achieved a postgraduate degree, specifically a Master of Science (M.S.), from the Department of Oceanography at the University of Dhaka. Since December 2016, he has been a faculty member within the Department of Oceanography at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. His present research endeavours are concentrated on the areas of microplastics and risk analysis. Furthermore, Mr. Hossain boasts a substantial research background in the domain of heavy metal contamination, which formed the core of his master's thesis. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted a research project examining fish abundance and livelihood in Bangladesh. His scholarly contributions encompass more than 20 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, authored books, and presentations at scholarly conferences. Mr. Hossain is actively involved in educational initiatives, revealing a diverse array of interests, spanning topics such as Microplastic Pollution & Ecotoxicology, Microplastic Sample Analysis, Bruker Micro FTIR, Marine Information Technologies, Upwelling Patterns by Ocean Data View, and training ranging from Basic to Advanced Geographic Information System (GIS). These pursuits have been facilitated by renowned institutions, including the UNESCO/IOC, International Ocean Institute (IOI), and Ocean Teacher Global Academy (OTGA). He has received grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and has been awarded multiple grants from the SUST Research Center.

    Education:

    • Master of Science (MS): MS in Oceanography, Department of Oceanography, University of Dhaka, Completion Year: 2014
    • Bachelor of Science (BSc): BSc Honours in Fisheries, Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Completion Year: 2012
    • HSC: Group: Science, Cumilla Board, Completion Year: 2008
    • SSC: Group: Science, Cumilla Board, Completion Year: 2006
    • Short Course: Microplastic Pollution & Ecotoxicology, CWS, USA, Completion Year:2022

    Research Interests:

    • Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Pollution, Fisheries Oceanography, Marine Products and Business, Blue Economy

    Active Research Project

    1. N/A

    Previous Research Project

    1. Heavy metal contamination in marine sediment, water and some fishes in Kutubdia Channel, Bay of Bengal (MOST, Bangladesh)
    2. Investigation of the ameliorating effect of marine algae against arsenic toxicity through biochemical analysis in mice (Funded by: SUST Research Center)
    3. Enhancement of molecular based system and characterization of hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha for natural stock management in Bangladesh (Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh)
    4. A blue economy issue: bioactive compound and proximate composition analysis of commercially important red seaweeds, and assess heavy metal contamination (Funded by: SUST Research Center)
    5. Enhancement of molecular based system and characterization of hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha for natural stock management in Bangladesh (Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh)
    6. Microplastic contamination assessment in marine water, sediment and seafood: management approach for control the pollution (Funded by SUST Research Center).

    Awards & Recognition:

    • Vice Chancellor Award-2023
    • Grant to attend IOI Monsoon School with Leibniz-Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Germany-2023
    • Grant to attend summer school with The Maldives National University, Maldives-2023
    • Scholarship from Center for Wildlife Studies (CWS), USA-2022
    • NST Fellowship from Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh:2014

    Journal Publications

    1. The Photophysiology of Benthic Diatoms in The Intertidal Flats of Pulau Pinang (Malaysia).Journal of Science and Technology, Pertanika,ST Vol. 31 (2) Mar. 2023.
    2. Contamination and Ecological risk Assessment of Metal(loid)s in Sediments of Two Major Seaports along Bay of Bengal Coast, Sustainability, 14(19), 12733;
    3. Diversity and Assemblage of Harmful Algae in Homestead Fish Ponds in a Tropical Coastal Area, Biology 2022, 11(9), 1335; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11091335
    4. Trace element bioaccumulation in edible red seaweeds (Rhodophyta): A risk assessment for consumers. Environmental Pollution Volume 307, 15 August 2022, 119560.
    5. Ecological risk evaluation in bottom-surface sediments and sub-surface water in the subtropical Meghna estuarine system, Heliyon 7(11) e08324
    6. A Case Study on Metal Contamination in Water and Sediment Near a Coal Thermal Power Plant on the Eastern Coast of Bangladesh. Environments. Volume 8, Issue 10, 108 p
    7. Ecological and human health risk evaluation using pollution indices: A case study of the largest mangrove ecosystem of Bangladesh.Regional Studies in Marine Science. Volume 47, September 2021, 101913
    8. Comparative assessment of bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity and nutritional quality of red seaweeds and water spinach. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 101878
    9. Data set on trace metals in surface sediment and water from a sub-tropical estuarine system, Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. Data in Brief,105911
    10. Seasonal variations of trace metals from water and sediment samples in the northern Bay of Bengal. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 193 (C)110347
    11. Assessment of heavy metals contamination in selected tropical marine fish species in Bangladesh and their impact on human health. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 11 (2019) 100210
    12. From science to action: Exploring the potentials of Blue Economy for enhancing economic sustainability in Bangladesh. Ocean and Coastal Management. 157:180-192pp
    13. Effects of pond age and depth on bottom soil nutrients, pH and salinity in commercial aquaculture farm.World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences,9 (4). 25-30pp
    14. Production in Small Scale Aquaculture Farm: A Success Story from Bangladesh. J Aquac Res Development 8: 515pp
    15. Studies on supply and marketing channel of fish seeds and observing their condition factors in Chasra market in Jessore district, Bangladesh. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies. 2017 5(2): 394-404
    16. Effects of different feeding trial in the proximate composition of shoal fish (Channa striatus) cultured in glass aquaria.World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences.8 (1), 54-63pp
    17. Studies on Growth and Survival of Hormone Treated and Genetically Converted Mono-Sex Tilapia from Larvae to Juvenile Stage. Am. J. Biotechnol. Mol. Sci., 2016, 5(1): 1-7
    18. Fish diversity in three selected areas of mid-coastal region, Bangladesh. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 2016 11: 174-184pp
    19. Socio-Economic Conditions of Jatka Fishers in Some Selected Spots of Meghna Estuary. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research. 2015.23 (3): 378-386pp

    Conference Proceedings

    1. Heavy metal contamination in Gelidium pusillum: A human health risk assessment. International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (ICERIE 2021), At: SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh
    2. Kuakata Beach Management: Identifying Problems and Proposing Solutions for a Tourist Beach Destination in Bangladesh,2020. International Conference on Earth & Environmental Sciences and Technology (ICEEST)At: The Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka, ICBE 031
    3. Seaweed (Hypnea musciformis) Versus Freshwater Weed (Ipomoea aquatica): A Comparative Analysis on the Basis of Proximate Composition and Antioxidant Properties, 2020.International Conference on Earth & Environmental Sciences and Technology (ICEEST)At: The Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka. ICBE 06
    4. Ecological and human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Kutubdia Channel near Matarbari along the Northern Bay of Bengal. 2016. International conference on physics, Bangladesh Physical society. ES-IB-05

    Teaching

    • Introduction to Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Biological Oceanography, Fisheries Oceanography, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Mariculture, Mangrove and Coral Ecosystem
    • Tools and Techniques in Oceanography, Coastal and Marine Pollution, Marine Resource Extraction and processing, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development, Marine Governance, Policy and Law