Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq, “Multijunction Solar cell”, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University

8. Supervisor Mahbubul Hoq, “Multijunction Solar cell”, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.

10. Supervisor Md. Anzan-Uz-Zaman,“Study on the variation of carrier density of 2DEG and 2DEG of GaAs-InAs-GaAs Heterostructure using a self-consistent Schrodinger-Poisson solver developer with Matlab 6.1”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University.

11. Supervisor Md. Nasrul Haque Mia, “Characterization of Cu thin film on glass substrate”, M. Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Islamic University.

12. Supervisor Sardar Masud Rana, “A brief study research work on clean room in VLSI Technology”, M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Applied Physics & Electronics, Islamic University.

1. 
   M. D. Hossain, J. Moon, Y. Jae-woong and Y. Choe, Impact of Psychological Traits on User Performance in Information Systems Delivering Customer Services: IS Management Perspective, Decision Support Systems (SCI), Vol. 54(1), December 2012, pp. 270-281.
   
2. 
   M. D. Hossain, J. Y. Lee, J. K. Kim and K. J. Kim, Impacts of Cognitive Media Attributes and Motivation on IPTV Adoption: Exploring the Moderating Effects of Agricultural Information, Information Development (SSCI), Vol. 28, No. 4, November 2012, pp. 300-315.
   

Two students of Information Technology Discipline completed their M.Sc. dissertation under the supervision of Dr. M. S. Ahmed. Three M.Sc. dissertations were also assessed by Dr. M. S. Ahmed.

1. 
   M. A. Khan, S. M. A. Habib, F. Parvin and Jahid M. M. Islam (2013), Urea as additive: Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Bio-materials by Irradiation, In Urea: Synthesis, Properties and Uses, Editors: Carla Maria Muñoz and Andrés Manuel Fernández Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp 169-182.
   
2. 
   J. M. M. Islam, M. F. Rahman, S. M. A. Habib and M. A. Khan, (2013), Modification of Gelatin Blends by Graft Co-polymerization using Radiation Technique, In Gelatin: Production, Applications, and Health Implications, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp 169-184.
   

1. 
   S. Nahar, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan, E. C. B. Abdullah, R. Islam, F. Karim, M. Rahman, A. Rahman, A. K. Deb and U. H. B. Nahar, An Approach to Utilize Crust Leather Scrapes, Dumped into the Land, for the Production of Environmental Friendly Leather Composite, Engineering Journal, Vol. 17 (3), 2013, pp 17-24.
   
2. 
   M. Afzal Hossain, M. M. Hoque, M. A. Khan, J. M. M. Islam and S. Naher, Foliar Application of Radiation Processed Chitosan as Plant Growth Promoter and Anti-fungal Agent on Tea Plants,International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4(8), 2013, pp 1693-1698.
   
3. 
   M. F. Rahman, J. M. M. Islam, M. M. Hassan, S. M. A. Habib, M. S. Pervez and M. A. Khan, Development of Urea Crosslinked Thin Film for Biomedical Application, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 62(13), 2013, pp 695-699.
   
4. 
   M. F. Mina, M. H. Shohrawardy, M. A. Khan, A. K. M. Alam and M. Beg, Improved mechanical performances of triple super phosphate treated jute-fabric reinforced polypropylene composites irradiated by gamma rays, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. Published on line March, 2013, DOI:10.1002/app.39120.
   
5. 
   H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Modification and characterization of photo-cured sodium alginate film with ethylene glycol: effect of additives, Polymer Bulletin, Vol. 70 (1), 2013, pp 181-194.
   
6. 
   J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Mechanical, thermal and degradation properties of jute fabric–reinforced polypropylene composites: Effect of potassium permanganate as oxidizing agent, Polymer Composites, Vol. 34(5), 2013, pp 671-680.
   
7. 
   H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Banana fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites: A study of the physico-mechanical properties, Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 14(1), 2013, pp 121-126.
   
8. 
   J. M. M. Islam, S. M. Ahsan Habib, F. Parvin, F. Rahman, A. H. M. Saadat and M. A. Khan, Removal of Industrial Dye Effluent (Drimarene Yellow) by Renewable Natural Resources, American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 5(2), 2013.
   
9. 
   S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, M. Hasan, H. Kabir, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, Development of Electrically Conductive Nanocrystalline Thin Film for Optoelectronic Applications, International Letters of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Vol. 10(1), 2013, pp 90-101.
   
10. 
    S. K. Das, J. M. M. Islam, M. Hasan, H. Kabir, M. A. Gafur, E. Hoque and M. A. Khan, Thermal Properties og carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Composites, International Letter of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Vol. 12, 2013, pp 59-66.
    
11. 
    K. Begam, M. A. Kabir, M. M. Rahman, M. A. Hossain and M. A. Khan, Properties of Proton Exchange Membranes Poly-ethylene Terephthalate (PET) Films Developed by Gamma Radiation Induced Grafting and Sulfonation Technique, Physics and Materials Chemistry, Vol. 1(2), 2013, pp 13-20.
    
12. 
    M. K. Khan, M. M. Rahman, B. Nesa, R. Nasrin, S. Molla, M. M. Islam, T. U. Rashid, P. Haque, A. I. Mustafa and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Poly (ethylene glycol) Grafted Ca-Alginate Fibers by -Irradiation for Biomedical Applications. J. Adhesion Sci. and Technol., Vol. 27(2), 2013, pp 216-226.
    
13. 
    M. M. Bashar and M. A. Khan, An Overview on Surface Modification of Cotton Fiber for Apparel Use, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 21(1), 2013, pp 181-192.
    
14. 
    J. M. M Islam, H. Tareq, M. F. Rahman, S. M. A. Habib, N. A. Rahman, E. Molla and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Low Cost Asymmetric Thin Film as Accelerating Wound Healing Material,American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 5(4), 2013.
    
15. 
    J. Chakrabarty, M. M. Hassan and and M. A. Khan, Effect of Surface Treatment on Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Fiber in Polypropylene Composite. J. Polym Environ, Vol. 20, 2012, pp 501–506.
    
16. 
    S. Nahar, R. A. Khan, K. Dey, B. Sarker, M. A. Khan, A. K. Das and S. Ghosha, Comparative Studies of Mechanical and Interfacial Properties between Jute and Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene-Based Composites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 15-32.
    
17. 
    M. M. Rahman, R. Karim, A. I. Mustafa and M. A. Khan, Preparation and Characterization of Bio-blends from Gelatin and Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) by Extrusion Method. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol. 26, 2012, pp 1281-1294.
    
18. 
    Q. M. I. Hoque, R. Islam, M. M. Islam, T. O. Rashid, S. Afrin, M. A. Zaman, A. I. Mustafa, M. M. Rahman and M. A. Khan, Preparation of Rayon Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Extrusion Techniques. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 51, 2012, pp 116-121.
    
19. 
    M. M. Hassan, A. Karim, T. Shabnam, A. H. Bhuiyan and M. A. Khan, Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Mechanical Properties of Urea-Treated Rice Straw Polypropylene Composites, Polym-PlastTechnol Eng., Vol. 51, 2012, pp 977–982.
    
20. 
    J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, R. Islam and A. Gafur, Mechanical, Thermal and Interfacial Properties of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Effect of Potassium Dichromate Materials Sciences and Applications, Vol. 1, 2012, pp 350-357.
    
21. 
    M. N. Khan, J. M. M. Islam and M. A. Khan, Fabrication and characterization of gelatin-based biocompatible porous composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering; Online first, J Biomed Mater Res Part A, Vol. 100(11), 2012, pp 3020-3028.
    
22. 
    J. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Effect of Mercerization on Mechanical, Thermal and Degradation Characteristics of Jute Fabric-reinforced Polypropylene Composites, Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 13(10), 2012, pp 1300-1309.
    
23. 
    J. A Khan, M. A. Khan and R. Islam, Effect of Potassium Permanganate on Mechanical, Thermal and Degradation Characteristics of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 31, 2012, pp 1725-1736.
    
24. 
    M. Ahmed, M. A. Khan, N. Rahman and M. A. H. Khan, UV radiation induced graft copolymerization of allyl acetate onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films for fuel cell. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, Vol. 2012(2), 2012, pp 227-234.
    
25. 
    Q. M. I. Huque, R. Islam, M. M. Islam, T. U. Rashid, S. Afrin, M. Asaduzzaman, A. I. Mustafa, M. M. Rahma and M. A. Khan, Preparation of Rayon Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Extrusion Techniques” Journal of Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 51, 2012, pp 116–121.
    
26. 
    R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. U. Zaman and F. Parvin, Fabrication and Characterization of Jute Fabric-Reinforced PVC-based Composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25, 2012, pp 145–58.
    
27. 
    H. U Zaman, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan and M. Noor-A-Alam, Studies of the Physico-Mechanical, Interfacial, and Degradation Properties of Jute Fabrics/Melamine Composites, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(10), 2012, pp 748-758.
    
28. 
    M. Naznin, M. Abedin, M. A. Khan and M. Gafur, Influence of Acacia catechu Extracts and Urea and Gamma Irradiation on the Mechanical Properties of Starch/PVA-Based Material. ISRN Polymer Science, Vol. 1(8), 2012, Article ID 348685.
    
29. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental measurements of jute fiber/polypropylene and coir fiber/polypropylene composites as ionizing radiation. Polymer Composites, Vol. 33(7), 2012, pp 1077-1084.
    
30. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental studies of phosphate glass fiber/polypropylene and phosphate glass fiber/natural rubber composites. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, Vol. 44(6), 2012, pp 499-514.
    
31. 
    M. Z. I. Mollah and M. A. Khan, Mechanical propertice development of sodium alginate films with additives by UV-radation processing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124(1), 2012, pp 275-281.
    
32. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Studies on the Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Gelatin Based Films Using 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate by Gamma Radiation. Open Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 2(1), 2012, pp 15-21.
    
33. 
    H. U. Zaman, A. H. Khan, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Physico-Mechanical, Interfacial, Degradation, and Dielectric Properties of Jute/PP Composites: Effect of Dye and Gamma Radiation. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(8), 2012, pp 596-610.
    
34. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparison of mechanical and degradation properties of EG and EGDMA grafted gelatin films, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol. 27(4), 2012, pp 413-422.
    
35. 
    H. U. Zaman, R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan and M. D. H. Beg, Jute-Reinforced Polymer Composite with HDDA Monomer by UV Radiation in the Presence of Additives. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 59-73.
    
36. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan, R. A. Khan and S. Ghoshal, Effect of ionizing and non-ionizing preirradiations on physico-mechanical properties of coir fiber grafting with methylacrylate. Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 13(5), 2012, pp 593-599.
    
37. 
    J. K. Roy, R. A. Khan, K. M. Z. Hossain, M. A. Khan and S Mistry, Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on the Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Short Jute Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite by Extrusion Technique. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 61(8), 2012, pp 571-586.
    
38. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Improvement of physicomechanical properties of grafted coir fiber with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate: effect of UV radiation. Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol. 32(2), 2012, pp 135-141.
    
39. 
    R. A. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. U. Zaman, F. Parvin and T. Isla, Fabrication and Characterization of Jute Fabric-Reinforced PVC-based Composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 25(1), 2012, pp 45-58.
    
40. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Comparative experimental studies on the mechanical and degradation properties of natural fibers reinforced polypropylene composites. Composite Interfaces, Vol. 19(1), 2012, pp 59-70.
    
41. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Effect of gamma radiation and bulk monomer on jute fabrics polyethylene/polyvinyl chloride composites. Journal of Polymer Engineering, Vol. 32(4-5), 2012, pp 301-309.
    
42. 
    H. U. Zaman, M. A. Khan and R. A. Khan, Effect of nonionizing radiation on the physicomechanical properties of banana fiber/pp composites with HEMA. Polymer Composites, Vol. 33(8), 2012, pp 1424-1431.
    

1. 
   Preparation and Characterization of Nanocomposite for Biomedical Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.
   
2. 
   Preparation of Conductive nanocomposite for Solar Cell Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka.
   
3. 
   Invitro & Invivo Application of Polyelectrolyte Complex Membrane Based on Collagane: Effect of Gamma Radiation, M.Sc thesis, Dept. Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University.
   
4. 
   Preparation and Characterization of Tin Oxide Based Transparent Conducting Coating for Solar Cell Application, M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University.
   

1. M. K. Roy, S. S. Ahmed, T. K. Bhattacharjee, S. Mahmud, M. Moniruzzaman, M. M. Haque, S. Saha, M. I. Molla and P. Chandra, Paleoenvironment of deposition of the Dupi Tila Formation, Lalmai Hills, Comilla, Bangladesh, Journal of the Geological Society of India. Vol. 80, 2012, pp 409-419.

1. Co-supervisor: Nasir Ahmed, “Activation of the platinum electrode for the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate (NO^3-) and nitrite (NO^2-) ion.”., M.Sc. Thesis (S. M. Nizamuddin), Dept. of Chemistry, Shajahalal University of Science and Technology.

1. 
   “Using Environmental Isotope and Chemical Techniques in the Assessment of Fresh Water Quality in the Groundwater of Sylhet Area, North Eastern of Bangladesh”, N. Ahmed, 22^nd Annual Science Conference of Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS), 27-29 September 2012, BCSIR, Dhaka.
   
2. 
   “Dissemination Conference on Arsenic Mitigation Research in Bangladesh”, N. Ahmed, 9-10 December 2012, LGED-RDEC conference room, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Organised by eawag, aquatic research, Switzerland, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden and Dept. of Geology, Dhaka University.
   

3. M. M. Hasan, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. A. Haydar and S. M. A. Islam, Measurement of natural radioactivity in coal, soil and water samples collected from Barapukuria coal mine in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 3(4), 2013, pp 63 – 71.

1. M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, Assessment of Radioactivity in the Wastes Generated from the Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer Factory, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, Vol. 1, 2012, pp 15-24.

3. M. A. Samad, S. M. A. Islam, M. I. Ali and D. Paul, Investigation on the Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from the Urea Fertilizer Factories of Bangladesh, Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science, Vol. 35(1), 2012, pp 88-100.

4. M. A. Samad, M. L. Ali, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from the Fertilizer Factories of Bangladesh, SUST Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 20(6), 2012, pp 64-71.

5. A. F. M. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman, M. A. H. Bhuiyan, M. I. Ali, D. Paul, M. M. Rahman, and S. R. Chakraraborty, Radiological Dose Assessment in and around the Central Radioactive Waste Processing and Storage Facility at Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, The Chittagong Univ. J. Sci., Vol. 30, 2012, pp 14-38.

Paper Presented in Symposium/Conference/Workshop

1. “Transfer of natural radionuclide from soil to plant in fertilized and non-fertilized soil”, M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, 22^nd Bangladesh Science Conference, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science, 27-29 September 2012, pp 13.

2. “Assessment of occupational exposure due to intake of radionuclides by direct measurement”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, M. S. Rahman and A. K. M. M. Meaze, 7^th SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 – 15 December 2012.

3. “Dosimetric quality assurance of high energy photon beam for the treatment of cancer patients in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman and S. Paul, 7^th SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 – 15 December 2012, p. 50.

4. “Measurement of absorbed dose to water of Co-60 teletherapy units in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, M. H. A. Bhuiyan, D. Paul, S. Paul, S. Pervin, M. K. A. Patwary and M. M. Rana, 7^th SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO) International Cancer Conference, Radisson BLU Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by SAARC Federation of Oncologists (SFO), 14 –15 December 2012, p. 89.

5. “Investigation of Natural and Probable Artificial Radioactivity in Marine Fish Samples after Nuclear Power Plant Accident in Japan and Comparison of the Results with Fresh Water Fishes”, M. L. Miah, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M .A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 65.

6. “Radioactivity Concentration and Radiological Risk Assessment of the Wastes Generated from Natural Gas Fertilizer Factory, Fenchugang”, Sylhet,M. A. Samad, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 66.

7. “The Whole Body Counting System: Energy and Efficiency Calibrations”, M. K. A. Patwary, A. K. M. Moinum Haque Meaze and M. S. Rahman National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.69.

8. “Estimation of Hospital Stay Time for Ca-Thyroid Patients Treated with Radioiodine-131”, S. Saha, A. K. Paul, J. Das, J. Ferdous and M. S. Rahman, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.69.

9. “Dose Estimation of Spent-ion Exchange Resins Produced in the TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, K. Islam, A. Mondal, M. M. Rahman, S. Ghose and M. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.77.

10. “Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dosimetry Used for the Treatment of Cancer Patients in Bangladesh”, M. S. Rahman, A. F. M. M. Rahman, M. Shamsuzzaman, S. Paul, M. M. H. Bhuyian and S. Pervin, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p.89.

11. “Gamma Radioactivity Concentrations in Surface and Sub-surface Water of Bhawal Gahr Area, Gazipur, Bangladesh”, S. S. Islam, M. A. Haydar, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 100.

12. “Function and Significance of Potassium for the Human Body – Possible Relationship of Enhanced Intake of Radioactive Potassium-40 with Body Height, Weight and Age”, M. K. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, S. Paul, M .S. Rahman, D. Paul and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 100-101.

13. “Assessment of the Internal Contamination of I-131 for the Occupational Radiation Workers following the Whole Body Counting Experience”, M. K. A. Patwary, M. A. Haydar, S. M. Shome, S. Paul, M. S. Rahman, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, 27 – 28 December 2012, p. 113.

14. “Reference Dosimetry and Quality Assurance of High Energy Photon Beam with IAEA TRS-277, TRS-398, AAPM TG-51, and DIN 6800-2 Protocols used for the Treatment of Cancer Patients”, M. S. Rahman, M. M. Hossain Bhuyian, D. Paul, S. Pervin and A. K. M. Moinul Haque Meaze, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong,30 March 2013, p. 43-45.

15. “Radioactivity and Radiological Risk of the Wastes Generated from Jamuna Urea Fertilizer Factory at Tarakandi in Jamalpur”, M. A. Samad, M. L. Ali, M. I. Ali, D. Paul and S. M. Azharul Islam, National Conference on Progress in Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, 30 March 2013, p. 39-40.

1. 
   Investigation on radioactivity concentrations of the wastes generated from the fertilizer factories and study of the radiological impact of fertilizers on the soil in Bangladesh has been completed. Based on this work a Ph.D. Degree was awarded.
   
2. 
   Study on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in the Vegetables Sample Collected from 10 km Radial Distance from the TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor, AERE, Savar, Dhaka has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
   
3. 
   Assessment of Internal Radiation Dose by Whole Body Counting System and Associated Radiological Risk for Cancer Incidence has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
   
4. 
   Study on Natural and Artificial Radioactivity in Sand and Adjacent Soil Samples Collected from the Patenga Sea Beach, Chitrtagong has been completed. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
   
5. 
   Measurement of Natural Radioactivity in Coal, Soil and Water Samples Collected from Barapuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur District of Bangladesh has been done. Based on this work a M.Sc. Thesis was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
   

1. 
   R. K. Majumder, J. Shimada and M. Taniguchi, Groundwater flow systems in the Bengal Delta, Bangladesh, inferred from subsurface temperature readings, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 35(1), 2013, pp 99-106.
   
2. 
   M. A. Halim, R. K. Majumder, M. N. Zaman, S. Hossain, M. G. Rasul and K. Sasaki, Mobility and impact of trace metals in Barapukuria coal mining area, Northwest Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-012-0769-1, 2012.
   
3. 
   R. K. Majumder, M. A. Halim, J. Shimada, B. B. Saha, A. Zahid, M. Q. Hasan and M. S. Islam, Hydrochemistry and isotopic studies to identify Ganges River and riverbank groundwater interaction, southern Bangladesh, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-012-0767-3, 2012.
   
4. 
   M. A. T. M. Tanvir Rahman, S. H. Rahman and R. K. Majumder, Groundwater Quality for Irrigation of Deep Aquifer in Southwestern Zone of Bangladesh, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 34(3), 2012, pp 345-352.
   
5. 
   M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. Rajib and S. M. Rana, Effect of base treatment in identifying heavy minerals: Implications for backdune subsurface environment, Bangladesh Journal of NOAMI, Vol. 28(2), 2012, pp 23-32.
   

1. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants in Buriganga river sediments using PXRF & INNA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, K. Naher and M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012.

2. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants in Buriganga river sediments using PXRF, EDXRF & INNA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Naher, M. A. Islam and S. M. Hossain, 35th annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07-09 December 2012.

3. “Difference in Grain Size Distribution Among Heavy Minerals of Cox's Bazar, Barchara, Patuartek and Teknaf Fore dune Deposit” M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. Rajib, M. M. Zaman and S. M. Rana, 2012.

4. “Physical upgradation and characterization of river silica of Bangladesh to be used as glass sand”, M. Rajib, M. Z. Kabir, F. Deeba, M. M Zaman, S. M. Rana, 2012.

Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry Division

International

1. N. C. Dafader, N. T. Duoc, P. T. T. Hong and D. Binh, Synthesis and characterization of superwater absorbent hydrogel from cassava starch and acrylic acid blends by the application of γ-radiation, Caspian Journal of Applied Sciences Research, Vol. 2(1), 2013, pp 1-10.

2. N. C. Dafader, Tahmina Akter, M. E. Haque, S. P. Swapna, Sadia Islam and D. Huq, Effect of acrylic acid on the properties of polyvinylpyrrolidone hydrogel prepared by the application of gamma radiation, African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 11(66), 2012, pp 13049-13057.

3. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, N. Nagasawa and M. Tamada, Effect of mono- and divalent salts on the properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel under irradiation technique, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 627-634.

4. M. O. Tuhin, N. Rahman, M. E. Haque, Ruhul A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, R. Islam, M. Nurnabi and W. Tonny, Modification of Mechanical and Thermal Property of Chitosan-Starch Blend Films, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 81, 2012, pp 1659-1668.

5. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam and M. E. Haque, Hydrogel of carboxymethyl cellulose cross-linked with irradiation at dilute and paste-like condition, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 713-718.

6. M. F. Hossain, M. A. I. Molla, S. M. Masum, A. A. Rana, A. F. M. Saiful Amin, R. S. Chowdhury, S. Sultana and M. M. Karim, Chemical and sedimentological characterization of moulvibazar silica deposit of Bangladesh as standard sand, International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 12(6), 2012, pp 170-176.

7. M. Z. I Mollah and M. A Khan, Mechanical Properties Development of Sodium Alginate films with Additives by UV-radiation Processing, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 124(1), 2012, pp 275-281.

1.   S. Sultana, M. R. Istam, N. C. Dafader and M. E. Haque, Preparation of carboxymethyl cellulose/acrylamide copolymer hydrogel using gamma radiation and investigation of its swelling behavior, Journal of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Vol. 25(2), 2012, pp 132-138.

1. “Study on the swelling behavior of gamma radiation induced acrylamide/ carboxymethyl cellulose blend hydrogel in urea solutions”, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, A. F. M. Mustafizur Rahman and K. Habib, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Dhaka, p.79.

2. “Study of CaCl₂ and GDL: Formation the gelling of alginate with the effect of radiation”, M. Z. I. Mollah, S. Al-Assaf, M. Hasan, M. E. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader and S. Sultana, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Dhaka, p.82.

3. “Swelling behavior of carboxymethyl cellulose/acrylamide superabsorbent hydrogel in various types of salt medium”, S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. Z. I. Mollah, M. F. Alam and M. E. Haque, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.115.

4. “Effect of radiation on rheological parameters and hydrogel on alginate”, M. Z. I. Mollah, S. Al-Assaf, M. E. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, S. Sultana, F. Alam and S. Manir, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.116.

5. “Studies of excess molar volume and viscosities of some binary liquid mixtures”, M. F. Alam, S. Sultana, M. Z. I. Mollah and N. C. Dafader, 35th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society, 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, p.116.

6. “Assessment of Physicochemical Properties of Groundwater of Rajshahi City Area For Sustainable Drinking Water Source”, S. Manir, M. R. Zaman, R. K. Biswa, 35^th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Chemical Society - 2012, p. 93-94.

Radioisotope Production Division

National

1. 
   M. M. Rahman, R. Akhter, S. Razia, M. A. Hossain, M. R. Ali, M. M. Rahman, M. Razzak, M. A. Haque and M. Z. Abedin, Production of Some Freeze Dried Tc-99m Cold Kits in Newly Established Clean Room at RIPD, Bangladesh J. of Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 80.
   
2. 
   M. A. Hossain, R. Akhter, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. R. Ali, M. M. Rahman, S. Razia, M. Razzak, M. Z. Abedin, S. B. Amin, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, Evaluation of PZC as a Column Matrix for Cromatographic Tc-99m Generator Using Low Specific Activity Mo-99, Bangladesh J. of Nucl. Med., Vol. 16(1), 2013, pp 81.
   

1. 
   M. Mahfujur Rahman, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, M. R. Ali, M. Razzak, Sultana Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Zainul Abedin, Production of Tc-99m Generator at Radioisotope Production Division (RIPD) During 2012, AERE Technical Report, 2012, Published on June, 2013.
   

2. 
   Sultana Razia, M. A. Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. A. Hossain, R. Akhter, M. R. Ali, Md. Al-Mamun, M. M. Rahman, Md. Razzak, M.S. Reza, F.T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Z. Abedin, Quality Control of ⁹⁹Mo/^99m Tc Generator at RIPD During 2012,AERE Technical Report, 2012, Published on June, 2013.
   
3. 
   M. Razzak, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, M. Ramjan Ali, M. Mahfujur Rahman, Sultana Razia, M. S. Reza, F. T. Jahura, S. B. Amin and M. Zainul Abedin, Production of I-131 at RIPD during 2012, AERE Technical Report, 2012.
   
4. 
   Sultana Razia, M. Azizul Haque, M. Mustafizur Rahman, M. Anwar Hossain, Rabeya Akhter, M. R. Ali, Md. Al-Mamun, M. M. Rahman, Md. Razzak, S. B. Amin and M. Z. Abedin, Test Preparation of Three Common Tc-99m Cold Kits in Newly Established Clean Room at RIPD, AERE Technical Report, 2012.
   

1. S. Morito, T. Ohba, A. K. Das, T. Hayashi and M. Yoshida, Effect of Solution Carbon and Retained Austenite Film on Development of Deformation Structure of Low Carbon Lath Martensite, Journal of ISIJ International, Vol. 53(12), 2013, pp 2226-2232.

2. A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, S. R. Chakroborty, P. K. Roy, S. M. Hossain, H. M. Rahat, K. Nahar and A. K. Dev, Metallic concentration in karnaphuly estuary sediment using neutron activation analysis technique, Journal Sains Nuklear Malaysia, Vol. 25(1), 2013, pp 61-72.

3. S. M. Qaim, M. S. Uddin, S. M. Hossain, I. Spahn and M. R. Zaman, Cross section measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by fast neutrons from an Am/Be source: integral tests of differential neutron reaction cross section data, Radiochim. Acta, Vol. 101, 2013, pp 205-209.

4. M. S. Rahman, S. M. Hossain and M. Jamal Uddin, Investigation of Vertical Distribution of Soil Elements at Central Part of Bangladesh Using Neutron Activation Analysis, International Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 5-13.

National

1. A. K. Das and I. Kamal, Morphology and Metallurgical Studies on a Few Archeological Samples Found in Old Forges in Japan, Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Science, Vol. 37(1), 2013, pp 43-50.

2. M. A. Rakib, M. E. Huda, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, Rahat Khan, M. S. Sultana, M. S. Akter, Mohammad A.H. Bhuiyan and Masum A Patwary, Arsenic content in inactive tissue: human hair and nail, Journal of Scientific Research & reports, Vol. 2(2), 2013, pp 522-535.

Paper Presented in Symposium/ Conference/ Workshop

1. “Study of homogeneity and water absorption behavior of Miller auto brick sample manufactured by Hoffman Kiln method using film neutron radiography technique”, M. K. Alam, M. N. Islam, S. Saha and Rabiul Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Organized by Bangladesh Physical Society, pp.110, Article no. PP41.

2. “Crystallographic Features of a Recent Japanese Sword Prepared by Tatara Method”, A. K. Das, First National Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, 05 December, 2013. p. 24

3. “Determination of trace elements in local reactor shielding materials by INAA technique”, M. A. Islam, S. Mahmud, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher and M. H. Ahsan, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p 99.

4. “Studies on toxic metal accumulation in shrimps of Satkhira district by AAS”, K. Fatema, K. Naher, T.R. Chowdhury, M. A. Islam, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 91.

5. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using PXRF, EDXRF and INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, Y. N. Jolly, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, S. M. Hossain, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 88.

6. “Improvement of analytical capabilities of prompt gamma-ray analysis by coincidence technique for elemental analysis of geological and cosmochemical samples”, M. Amirul Islam, M. Ebihara, Y. Toh and H. Harada, Bangladesh Chemical Congress 2012 (BCC2012), 07-09 December 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 35.

7. “Elemental analysis of raw materials of concrete to develop low activation nuclear reactor shielding”, M. Amirul Islam, S. Mahmud, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. H. Ahsan, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 77.

8. “Characterization of multiple prompt gamma-ray analysis system for elemental analysis of geological and cosmochemical samples”, M. Amirul Islam, M. Ebihara, Y. Toh and H. Harada, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, page 39.

9. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using PXRF and INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, F. Deeba, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, 27-28 December 2012, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh, page 37.

10. “Assessment of inorganic contaminants of Buriganga river sediments using INAA techniques”, U. Tamim, S. M. Hossain, S. M. A. Islam, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, International Conference on Advance Physics , 3-5 January 2013, Department of Physics, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

11. “NAA: overview and applications”, S. M. Hossain, K. Naher, M. A. Islam, U. Tamim, National Conference on Progress in Physics, 30 March 2013, Department of Physics, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh, page 55.

During the reporting period, one student from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST) has completed his M. S thesis under the supervision of NS group scientists using the NS laboratory facilities. Four students from different University have completed their M.S. thesis under the supervision of NAA group scientists. One student has completed M.Phil. thesis from NAA laboratory. Two M.S. students from different universities have completed their M.S. thesis under the supervision of neutron radiography group scientists.

1. 
   “Status of Nuclear Power Development of Bangladesh”, M. A. Malek Soner, Country Report on Training on Reactor Plant Safety Course, 22 October-18 November, 2012, Tsuruga, Japan.
   
2. 
   “Safety Management System of 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor of BAEC”, M. A. Salam, Country Report on, 29 Oct-02 Nov, 2012, Daejeon, Korea.
   
3. 
   “Application of the Graded Approach for the safety of 3 MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor of Bangladesh”, A. Haque, 10 – 14 December, 2012, Hanoi, Vietnam.
   
4. 
   “Strengthening Operational Safety of the BAEC TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor using Seismic Instrument”, A. Rahman, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam, 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 76.
   
5. 
   “Control Rod Drop Time Measurement of BAEC 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, M. Bodhroddoza Shohag, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, A. Rahman and M. A. Salam, 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh, p. 76.
   
6. 
   “Modification and Update the auxiliary system of the Instrumentation and Control System at BAEC 3MW TRIGA Mk-II Research Reactor ”, A. Rahman, M. A. Sarder, M. A. Malek Soner, A. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Rahman, M. B. Shohag and M. A. Salam 27-28 December 2012, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Organized By- Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. p. 105.
   
7. 
   “Operational Radiation Protection Programs for BAEC Research Reactors”, M. A. Malek Soner, Workshop on Operational Radiation Protection Programs for Research Reactors, 18-22 March, 2013, Vienna, Austria.
   

1. N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf, M. J. H. Khan, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab and Z. I. Lyric, Thermal hydraulic transient study of 3 MW TRIGA Mark-II research reactor of Bangladesh using the EUREKA-2/RR code, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 41, 2012, pp 40-47.

2. Z. I. Lyric, M. S. Mahmood and M. A. Motalab, A study on TRIGA core reconfiguration with new irradiation channels, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 43, 2012, pp 183-186.

3. Z. I. Lyric, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab and J. H. Khan, Optimum burnup of BAEC TRIGA research reactor, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 55, 2013, pp 225-229, May.

1. 
   M .S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab, M. T. Chowdhury, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Rana and M. H. Altaf, Operation History Effect on Burnup Calculation of BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor, Bangladesh Journal of Physics, Vol. 11, 2012, pp 103-113.
   

1. 
   M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, M. A. Motalab, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Rana and M. H. Altaf, “Fuel requirement for 1000 MWD core life extension of BAEC TRIGA research reactor”, Technical Report as per requirement of ROMU, AERE, 26^th July, 2012.
   
2. 
   M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood, M. S. Rana, M. A. Motalab, M. H. Altaf and Z. I. Lyric, “Shield Design Aspects of Disused Radioactive Source ⁶⁰CoHead at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)”, Technical report as per service to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, 24^th July, 2012.
   
3. 
   M. J. H. Khan, Z. I. Lyric, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood and M. H. Altaf, “Verification of Shield Design of 75 kCi ⁶⁰Co Source Room at Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB)”, Technical report as per requirement of IFRB, AERE, 25^th April, 2013.
   
4. 
   M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. A. Motalab, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun and M. H. Altaf, “On Fuel Loading Strategy of BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor”, Internal Report, INST-134/RPED-36, June 2013.
   
5. 
   M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and M.S. Rana, “Benchmark of Static Experiments for Characterization of the SPERT-IV D-12/25 Core with Monte Carlo Code MVP”, Internal Report, INST-135/RPED-37, June 2013.
   
6. 
   M. A. Motalab, M. S. Mahmood, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. H. Altaf and M.S. Rana, “SPERT-IV D-12/25 Criticality Benchmark Calcualtion with Monte Carlo Code MVP”, Internal Report, INST-133/RPED-35, November 2012.
   

1. “A Computational Shield Design Analysis of the Disused Industrial Waste ⁶⁰Co Head at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital”, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, M. S. Mahmood, M. S. Rana, M. A. Motalab, Z. I. Lyric, M. H. Altaf, and K. M. Rana, Proceeding of International Conference on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, IWMPE 2012, DUET Gazipur, December 2012.

2. 
   “Burnup Calculation of BAEC TRIGA Mark-II Research Reactor”, M. S. Mahmood, M. A. Motalab, M.T. Chowdhury, Z. I. Lyric, M. J. H. Khan, N. H. Badrun, and M. H. Altaf, Proceeding of Abstract, National Conference on Physics for Technology Development, Bangladesh Physical Society, 27-28 Dec, 2012.
   

1. 
   “A Computational Shield Design Analysis of Teletheraphy Facility at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital of Barisal”, October-2012, Department of Physics, Govt. B. M College, Barisal.
   
2. 
   “Validation Study of JEF-2.2 and JENDL-3.2 Evaluated Nuclear Data Files for TRIGA Calculation by Benchmarking TRX and BAPL Critical Lattices of Thermal Reactors” , June-2013, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
   
3. 
   “A Comparative Analysis of Shielding Properties of Ilmenite Magnetite Concrete (IMC) between Monte Carlo Code MCNP5 and Secondary Standard Dosimetry System” June-2013, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University.
   

1. 
   A. Hermanne, R. A. Rebeles, F. Tárkányi, S. Takács, M. P. Takács, A. Ignatyuk and M. S. Uddin, Excitation functions of deuteron induced reactions on ^natOs up to 50 MeV experiments and comparison with theoretical codes, Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. B, Vol. 297, 2013, pp 75-85.
   
2. 
   S. M. Qaim, M. S. Uddin, S. M. Hossain, I. Spahn and M. R. Zaman, Cross section measurements of a few threshold reactions induced by fast neutrons of an Am/Be source: integral tests of differential neutron reaction cross section data, Radiochim. Acta, Vol. 101, 2013, pp 205-209.
   
3. 
   M. K. Alam, S. R. Chakraborty, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, A. K. Deb, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. S. Uddin, Measurement of physiochemical parameters and determination of the level of radiological threat to the population associated with the Karnaphuli river sediment containing municipal and industrial wastes of Chittagongn city Bangladesh, Radiat Prot Dosimetry, Vol. 153(3), 2013, pp 316-327.
   
4. 
   M. A. Shariff, B. S. Borua, M. S. Uddin, M. M. Hasan, A. K. M. Shafiq Ullah, M. A. Huq, M. A. Shameem and M. A. Rashid, Heavy elemental contamination of soil in ship breaking area, Proc. Int. Conf. on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, 2012, pp 541-545.
   
5. 
   M. M. Hasan, M. A. Shariff, M. S. Uddin, A. K. M. Shafiq Ullah, M. A., Shameem and M. A. Huq, Determination of Lead in blood using particle Induced X-ray emission analysis technique, Proc. Int. Conf. on Industrial Waste Management and Process Efficiency, 2012, pp 26-30.
   
6. 
   J. Hassan, S. Khandaker, G. C. Saha, S. M. A. Islam, M. A. Shariff and M. M. Hasan, Nutritional and quantitative assessment of heavy metals in stem amaranth and Indian spinach irrigated with textile effluents, Int. Conf. on Industrial waste management and process efficiency, 2012, pp 243-256.
   

A Technical Report titled as “Beneficiation of Monazite Based on Density Contrast from IRMS Middling of Pilot Plant at BSMEC, Cox’s Bazar: With Especial Emphasis on Its Rare Earth Geochemistry” has published during the reporting year.

1. Q. M. R. Nizam, S. C. Nath, S. I. Bhuian, S. M. Shauddin, M. Kamal, R. A. Khan and H. Ali, Radiological Risk Analysis of Soil inside the Ship Breaking Area, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear And Particle Physics, Vol. 3(3), 2013, pp 40-44.

2. M. K. Alam, S. R. Chakraborty, A. K. M. Rezaur Rahman, A. K. Deb, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. S. Uddin, Measurement of Physiochemical Parameters and Determination of the level of Radiological threat to the Population Associated with the Karnaphuli River Sediment Containing Municipal and Industrial wastes of Chittagong city in Bangladesh, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, Vol. **, 2013, pp 1-12.

3. A. Miah, M. M. H. Miah, M. Kamal, M. I. Chowdhury and M. Rahmatullah, Natural Radioactivity and Associated Dose Rates in Soil Samples of Malnichera Tea Garden in Sylhet District of Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 2(6), 2012, pp 147-152.

4. Q. M. R. Nizam, G. M. Ginnah, M. M. Rahman, N. M. Eman, M. Kamal and M. I. Chowdhury, Distribution and Comparison of Natural and Anthropogenic Radionuclides in Sediment Below and at Surface Level in Charfassion Islam, Bhola, Bangladesh, Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1(1), 2013.

5. Q. M. R. Nizam, M. A. Ginnah, M. M. Rahman, M. Kamal and M. I. Chowdhury, Assessment of Activity Concentrations of Radionuclides from Upper Level Sediment In Charfassion Islam, Bhola, Bangladesh, Journal of Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vol. 3(3), 2013, pp 36-39.

1. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam and M. E. Haque, Hydrogels of Carboxymethyl Cellulose cross-linked with irradiation at dilute and paste-like condition, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 713-718.

2. S. Sultana, M. R. Islam, N. C. Dafader, M. E. Haque, N. Nagasawa and M. Tamada, Effect of mono- and divalent salts on the properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel under irradiation technique, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 10(2), 2012, pp 627-634.

3. M. O. Tuhin, N. Rahman, M. E. Haque, R. A. Khan, N. C. Dafader, R. Islam, M Nurnabi and W. Tonny, Modification of mechanical and thermal property of chitosan-starch blend films, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 81, 2012, pp 1659-1668.

1. “Status of Nuclear Security in Bangladesh”, Country Report, Technical Meeting on the Draft Implementing Guide on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Transport, Vienna, Austria, 23-27 July, 2012.

2. “Overview of Nuclear Security and Safeguards in Bangladesh”, Country Report, FNCA Workshop on Nuclear Security and Safeguards, Hanoi, Vietnam, 18-21 December, 2012.

3. “Current Status of the Ratification Process of the CPPNM Amendment, issues to be overcome, and the way forward”, Country Report, Regional Workshop on Facilitating Adherence to and Implementation of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclerar Material (CPPNM), Beijing, China, 1-3 April 2013.

4. “National Experience of Bangladesh with Nuclear Security”, Country Report, Sub-Regional Meeting on Nuclear Security Information Exchange and Coordination, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14-16 May, 2013.

II. BIO-SCIENCES

Agrochemical and Environmental Research Division

International

1. M. A. Rahman, A. Z. Chowdhury, M. Moniruzzaman, M. N. Islam, Z. and, M. K. Alam, Pesticide residues in tobacco leaves from the Kushtia district in Bangladesh, Bull Environ Contam Toxicol, Vol. 89, 2013, pp 658-663.

2. M. Aktaruzzaman, M. S. Hossain, A. N. M. Fakhruddin, M. Jamal Uddin, S. H. Rahman, M. A. Zaman Chowdhury, M. K. Alam, Z. Fardous and M. A. Hossain, Water and bottom sediments quality of brackish water shrimp farms in Kaliganj Upazila, Satkhira, Bangladesh, Soil Science Society of Pakistan, Soil Environ., Vol. 32(1), 2013, pp 29-35.

3. A. Tareq, M. Alam, S. Raza, T. Sarwar, Z. Fardous, A. Z. Chowdhury and S. Hossain, Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Chitin and Chemically Treated Chitosan Prepared from Shrimp (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Shell Waste, Journal of Virology & Microbiology, Article ID 369217, 2013.

1. M. A. Uddin, M. Saha, M. A. Z. Chowdhury and M. A. Rahman, Pesticide Residues in some selected pond water samples of Meherpur region of Bangladesh, Journal of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Vol. 39(1), 2013, pp 77-82.

Students from different public universities were given training on the use of HPLC, GC-MS and AAS techniques. Besides, two M. Sc. students have completed their thesis work and three M. Sc. and two Ph.D. students are doing their research work in this laboratory.

1. 
   M. K. Munshi, M. F. Hossain, R. Huque, M. Rahman, A. Khatun, M. Islam, M. A. Hossain and M. I. Khalil, Effect of gamma-ray induced mutant strains of Aspergillus niger on citric acid fermentation using molasses and jackfruit based medium, Academic Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 1(3), 2012, pp 23-28.
   
2. 
   A. Khatun, A. Hossain, M. Islam, A. Hossain, M. K. Munshi and R. Huque, Effect of gamma radiation on antioxidant marker and microbial safety of fresh bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 2(11), 2012, pp 43-49.
   
3. 
   J. B. Golding, R. Huque, P. Pristijono and R. B. H. Wills, Efficacy of NO treatment to inhibit browning on fresh cut lettuce types, Proc. 7th International Postharvest Symposium, Acta Hort. 1012, ISHS, 2013, pp 933-938.
   
4. 
   R. Huque, R. B. H. Wills, P. Pristijono and J. B. Golding, Effect of nitric oxide (NO) and associated control treatments on the metabolism of fresh-cut apple slices in relation to development of surface browning, Postharvest Biology and Technology, Vol. 78, 2013, pp 16–23.
   
5. 
   M. K. Munshi, M. F. Hossain, R. Huque, M. M. Rahman, A. Khatun, M. Islam and M. I. Khalil, Effect of biomass and sugar in citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using molasses and jackfruit as substrates, American Journal of Food and Nutrition, Vol. 1(1), 2013, pp 1-6.
   
6. 
   R. Huque, M. A. Hossain, M. K. Pramanik, M. Z. Hasan, M. Islam, A. Khatun and M. K. Munshi, Microbiological quality improvement of dried fish by gamma radiation and assessment of food value upon irradiation with respect to biochemical aspect, International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3(2), 2013, pp 1-5.
   
7. 
   F. Akhter, M. Islam, A. Khatun, M. K. Munshi, M. A. Hossain, M. Hoque and R. Huque, Biochemical composition and effects of radiation on sensory, biochemical and physiological quality of fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 3(5), 2013, pp 25-34.
   

1. Supervisor Dr. Roksana Huque, M.Phil. Thesis (Md. Fuad Hossain), Department of Microbiology, Jahagirnagar University.

2. Supervisor Dr. Roksana Huque, M.Sc. Thesis (Ms. Tasnuva Fairuz Sheuty), Department of Zoology, Jahagirnagar University.

Insect Biotechnology Division

International

1. M. Khan, Potential of liquid larval diets for mass rearing of Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Australian Journal of Entomology, Vol. 52, 2013, pp 268-277.

2. P. Halder, M. Khan, A. A. Mahin and A. J. Howlader. Influence of antibiotics on the mortality and bacteria supplemented diets on the ovariole number of fruit fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Academic Journal of Entomology, Vol. 6(1), 2013, pp 27-32.

3. M. A. Alim, M. A. Hossain, M. Khan, S. A. Khan, M. S. Islam and M. Khalequzzaman, Seasonal variations of melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera:Tephritidae) in different agricultural habitats of Bangladesh, ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7(11), 2012, pp 905-911.

1. M. Hossain, M. A. Hossain, A. J. Howlader and M. Khan, Evaluation of adult chill treatments on recovery, longevity and flight ability of oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera:Tephritidae), Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, Vol. 22(2), 2012, pp 1-11.

2. M. Z. Islam, M. A. Hossain, M. A. Alim, M. Khan and S. A. Khan, Determination of Male sterility dose and optimization of male ratio of pumpkin fly, Bactrocera tau (Walker) (Diptera: Tephritidae) for application in Sterile Insect Technique application, Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, Vol. 22(2), 2012, pp 93-101.

3. A. I. Bhuiyan and M. Momen, Studies on the Protozoan Parasites of Hilsa Shad, Tenualosa Ilisha in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, Vol. 40(1), 2012.

1. “Global Advances in Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Pest Management”, S. A. Khan, Seminar on Sterile Insect Technique in Insect Pest Management, Organized by the Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre (AEC) auditorium, Dhaka, 20^th April, 2013.

2. “Laboratory Research and Field-cage Trials of Fruit Fly SIT in Bangladesh-Problems and Prospects”, M. Khan, Seminar on Sterile Insect Technique in Insect Pest Management, Organized by the Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Atomic Energy Centre (AEC) auditorium, Dhaka, 20^th April, 2013.

3. “Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to suppress fruit fly pest and Mating Success of Melon Fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coq.) and the Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in Support of SIT Application in Bangladesh”, M. Khan, Basic Nuclear Orientation Course, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, June, 2013.

Insect Biotechnology Division (IBD) has academic programmes with different universities of Bangladesh. During reporting period 1 M.Sc. students of Zoology Department (Jahangirnagar University) and 1 M.Sc. students of Entomology Department (Sher-E-Bangla Agricutural University) have completed their thesis works under supervision of scientists of the division.