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Mubarak Ahmad Khan

Bangladeshi scientist (Juteman)

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MUBARAK AHMAD KHAN

Bangladeshi scientist (Sonali Bag, & Jutin Detector)

About Me


Mubarak Ahmad Khan is a Bangladeshi scientist who has been doing research into Jute's commercial uses and possibilities. According to the science-based research database, Scopus, he is considered to be the leading scientist in the study of jute worldwide. He is currently serving as the Scientific Advisor of Bangladesh Jute Mills corporation (BJMC). Among his many discoveries citables are sonali bag, Jutin, helmets and tiles of which all are made from jute.

Institutions

* Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission(1984-2017)

* Bangladesh Jute Mills corporation(2017-Present)

Fields

* Environmental Science
* Material Science
* Polymer Science
* Nano-Technology
* Agriculture and Biological Sciences

Life and career

Early Life and Education

Mubarak Ahmad Khan was born in an established Muslim family on 31st January 1958, in Manikganj district of Bangladesh and is one of five children to Muhammad Murshid Khan and Nurjahan. His father was a high school teacher. Mubarak has started his school life from P. S. High School in Manikganj and graduated from Model High School in Manikganj in 1973. He has completed Higher Secondary School from Debendro College in Manikganj. He has completed Bachelor and Master’s degree in Chemistry from Jahangirnagar University of Bangladesh. In 1991, he has completed Ph. D. degree in polymer and radioactive chemistry. He has completed Post-Doctoral degree from Germany, Japan and USA.

Marriage and Children

In 1987, Mubarak Ahmad Khan married Jahanara Begum, who is currently a deputy director general manager of Agrani Bank Ltd. Their son, Shauk Muntaha Murshid Khan, is an engineer in Germany and daughter, Arshi Mavan Murshid Khan, is a student of Bachelor’s. Mubarak is a proud grandfather of a granddaughter.

Working experience in eminent research institute

In 1990, he was IAEA Fellow in University of New South Wales, Australia. In 1995 and 2014, he was a DAAD fellow in Technical University in Berlin, Germany and Jacob University in Bremen, Germany. In 1997, he has worked in "The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF)", Japan. In 2000, he was a visiting professor of Michigan State University, USA. In 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2014 he was Alexader von Humboldt fellow (AvH) in Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research and University of Kassel, Germany. In 2017.

Professional Career

In 1984, Mubarak Ahmad Khan started his professional career as a Scientific Officer in Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. From1990 to 2000, he was a Senior Scientific Officer and from 2001 to 2009, he was the Principle Scientific Officer and Group Leader in that Laboratory. From 2009 to 2015, he was a Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. From 2015 to 2017, he was served as a Director General in Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. From 2017 to present, he has been acting as a Scientific Advisor of Bangladesh Jute Mill's Corporation and he is serving as a consulted in private sectors of Bangladesh.

Teaching experience in Bangladesh

From 1982 to 1984, Mubarak Ahmad Khan worked as a lecture in chemistry in Mirzapur College, which was affiliated University of Dhaka. From 1991 to 2002, he was a professor in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. From 2010 to 2016, he was a professor in Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. From 2012 to presen,t he is an adjunct professor in Dhaka University. He is a visiting professor of Daffodil International University and Islamic University of Technology. He was a supervisor of more than 300 M. Sc. students, 8 M. Ph. students and 20 Ph. D. students

Notable Trainings

International Training Course on Radiation Technology and Engineering, In Institute of Isotope, Budapest, Hungary, organized by International Atomic Energy Agency, (IAEA); from 16th May to 12th June1988.International Training Course on Radiation Engineering-Electron Beam Facilities, In Takasaki Radiation Chemistry Research Establishment of Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Takasaki, Japan organized by IAEA; from 6th to 17th November1989.

Membership

Mubarak Ahmad Khan is former a member of IUPAC polymer division and New York Academy of Science. He is a member of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Bangladesh Physical Society, Bangladesh Association for the Advance of Science, Association of Humboldt Fellows Bangladesh. He is member of section committee (Associate professor and professor level) of Jahangirnagar University. He is convener member of Syllabus/ Curriculum committee on polymer and material science of various universities of Bangladesh.

Fields

Dr. Khan strongly believes that all of his research products will be attained a new golden era in the world by replacing harmful, toxic, and environmental pollution materials with eco-friendly ones.

Environmental science

Low cost power generation: Dr. Khan has a great contribution to the research field of low-cost power generation. Sustainable, renewable, and environment-friendly power generation are the main concerns.

Material science

Dr. Khan has developed a low cost and durable housing material for the rural people of Bangladesh. Developed "Jutin (trade name)" is a lightweight, ultra-strong, corrugated, and sustainable jute reinforced polymer composite.

Biological Science

Dr.Khan has developed a regenerated fabric from jute and cotton with low cost and environment-friendly method. A pilot plant is running to commercialize the fabric at a 100% export-oriented garment factory in Gazipur, Dhaka.

Polymer science

Dr. Khan has developed a new generation of biodegradable and sustainable packaging material from jute based cellulose. Developed packaging material can be the alternative to petroleum-based plastic bags which are the major cause of environmental degradation worldwide.

Nano-technology

Dr. Khan has developed high yield cellulose-nano-crystal, cellulose-nano-fiber, and microfibrilled cellulose both jute and cotton. He has incorporated those in wound dressing material and prepared nanocomposite film and got promising results.

Agriculture Sciences

He has developed the agriculture sector by a natural resource to the alternative of harmful chemicals. Considering the growing need for increased production in the agricultural sector and resulting overuse of harmful hormones and chemicals.

Notable Innovations

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Biodegradable Polybag (Sonali Bag)

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Jute reinforced polymer corrugated sheet (Jutin)

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Biodegradable PPE


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Other Innovations


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My Experiences

2017-present

Scientific Advisor

Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation, Ministry of Textiles and Jute, Bangladesh.

2017

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Kumamoto University, Japan.

2015-Present

Visiting Professor

Daffodil International University.

2015-2017

Director General

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.

2014

Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (AvH)

University of Kassel, Germany.

2012-Present

Adjunct Professor

Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2010-Present

Visiting Professor

Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh.

2010-2016

Professor

Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh.

2010

DAAD Fellow

Jacob University in Bremen, Germany.

2009-2017

Chief Scientific Officer and Director

Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.

2003, 2005 & 2007

Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, (AvH)

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research, Germany.

2001-2009

Principal Scientific Officer & Group Leader

Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.

2000

Visiting Professor

Michigan State University, USA.

1998

Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (AvH)

Technical University in Berlin, Germany.

1991-2002

Professor

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

1991

PhD on Polymer and RAdition Chemistry

1984-1990

Scientific Officer

Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.

1982-1984

Lecturer in Chemistry

Mizapur College, University of Dhaka.

1981

BSc in Chemistry

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News & Events

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We must address the issue of plastic waste to avoid another pandemic.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) which comprise of gloves, masks, cover-all, etc. are all essential items in our fight against the coronavirus. However, they may also become contaminated after use.

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Why hasn’t the Sonali Bag taken off as yet?

Scientist Mubarak Ahmed Khan says the pilot is complete and he is waiting for at least Tk400 crore investment to go into commercial production. BJMC says Mubarak has not told them the project is complete.

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Jute Tin is future.

Bangladesh Jute sector had profound glory in Bangladesh economy. This ‘golden fiber’ can regain its image as jute-diversification has been broadening new prospect of jute. ‘Jute-Tin’ is one of the reviving efforts from Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Khan.

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Plastic from burlap? Bangladesh invents a green throw-away bag.

As countries around the world try to cut down on throw-away plastic shopping bags, Bangladesh is hoping to cash in on an alternative: plastic-like bags made from jute.

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Bangladeshi Scientist Invents Biodegradable Single-Use Bag Made From Jute.

As countries around the world try to cut down on throw-away plastic shopping bags, Bangladesh is hoping to cash in on an alternative: plastic-like bags made from jute.

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Bangladesh has the answer to polythene menace.

Polythene bags are everywhere – literally – and the world is not sure how to deal with them. Shopping bags made from polythene have become ubiquitous.

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Keep in touch

Email

info@mubarakahmadkhan.org

Call Me

+880 2 9586732 (office),
Fax: +880 2 9567508

For appointment


Address

Bangladesh Jute Mills corporation, Adamjee Court, 115-120
Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh




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