Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

November 16, 2022 to Present

Akhter, M. J., Akhter, S., Islam, S., Sarker, M. S. H., & Hasan, S. K. (2024). Varietal Influence on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in Chilies During Development Stages. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37406 Role: 2nd author, (Scopus indexed, Q1, IF 3.4)

Sarkar, S., Akhter, S., Roy, J., Wazed, M. A., Abedin, R., Neogie, S., ... & Sarker, M. S. H. (2024). Preventing enzymatic browning of freshly cut green bananas through immersion in normal water, lemon juice, and coconut water. Food Science & Nutrition.  https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4284 Role: Co-author (Scopus indexed, Q1, IF 3.5)

Akhter, S., Jahan, M. S., Rahman, M. L., Ruhane, T. A., Ahmed, M., & Khan, M. A. (2024). Revolutionizing Sustainable Fashion: Jute–Mycelium Vegan Leather Reinforced with Polyhydroxyalkanoate Biopolymer Crosslinking from Novel Bacteria. Advances in Polymer Technology, 2024(1), 1304800.https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1304800 Role- First author (Scopus indexed, Q2, IF 2.5)

Biki, S. P., Mahmud, S., Akhter, S., Rahman, M. J., Rix, J. J., Al Bachchu, M. A., & Ahmed, M. (2021). Polyethylene degradation by Ralstonia sp. strain SKM2 and Bacillus sp. strain SM1 isolated from land fill soil site. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 22, 101495.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101495, Role- Joint First Author ( Scopus indexed, Q1, IF 6.7)

Akhter, S., Khan, M. A., Mahmud, S., Biki, S. P., Shamsuzzoha, M., Hasan, S. K., & Ahmed, M. (2022). Biosynthesis and characterization of bacterial nanocellulose and polyhydroxyalkanoate films using bacterial strains isolated from fermented coconut water. Process Biochemistry, 122, 214-223.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.09.006 Role- First Author ( Scopus indexed, Q1, IF 3.9)

Funded by: Ministry of Science & Information Technology, Bangladesh

Funded by: Ministry of Science & Information Technology, Bangladesh

Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Fiscal year 2024-2025.

Position: Project Director

Description: This study aims to develop whole tomato leather enriched with calcium extracted from eggshells. The process involves extracting calcium chloride from eggshells, formulating the leather using tomato pulp, sugar, citric acid, and the extracted calcium, followed by evaluating the product’s nutritional and sensory attributes. The project supports sustainable food production, nutritional enhancement, and waste valorization, offering a low-cost and eco-friendly innovation in functional food development.

Funded by: Institute of Research and Training (IRT) Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

Position: Co-Principal Invetigator

Description: Petroleum-based plastics pose a growing environmental threat since they are non-biodegradable and are not safe for food. Bioplastics can be a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastics. They can be made from food processing wastes like potato peels, stems, leaves, and the cores of cabbage and cauliflower. On the contrary, production of food by-products are major issues that have negative consequences for the environment. The goal of this project will employ edible, biodegradable, and active packaging materials developed from vegetable wastes from food processing. In order to maintain the quality and characteristics of the film; gelatin, glycerin and other chemicals will be added to the solution for film formation. The mechanical strength, Water Vapor Permeability (WVP), Water contact angle (WCA), swelling degree, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-Ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and antimicrobial properties of films will be assessed to determine the quality characteristics of the films. The antioxidant and nutritional migration properties of the films will also be investigated. The edible film will also be used to preserve baked products and sweets by wrapping them in the manufactured film and determining the quality of the food that has been preserved.

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