Dr. Md. Elias Uddin,received the Ph.D. and M.Eng degrees in Polymer and Nano Technology from Chonbuk National University, South Korea, in 2011 and 2015 respectively. Also, he received the M.Sc. degree in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and B.Sc. degree in Leather Products Engineering from the University of Dhaka, 911±¬ÁĎ, in 2009 and 2006 respectively. In 2015, he joined the Leather Engineering Department of KUET as an Assistant Professor, where he is currently working as an Associate Professor.Dr. Eliashas published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers in reputed international journals and conferences as well as book chapters through well-regarded publishers. In 2011 and 2015, he received the Excellent Student Award during M.Eng and Ph.D. program from Chonbuk National University. He was involved with several Korean government projects as a project coordinator. Also, He was involved in many government projects as a principal investigator in 911±¬ÁĎ. His research area in graphene based polymer nanocomposite for different application, solid waste management, wastewater treatment, microplastic removal, Environmental engineering. Dr. Elias is also serving as a Review Editor of several reputed international journals.
Publication
International Journal
47. Maham Arif, Avishek Mallick Choudhury, Aleezay Anjum Ahmed, Vijay Singh Parihar, Md Elias Uddin, Minna Kellomäki, Pralay Maiti, Rama Kanta Layek, "," Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, Elsevier, vol. 256, Part 1,, no: 114986, 2025, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2025.114986
43. Aminul Islam, Abdul Malek, Md. Tarekul Islam, Farzana Yeasmin Nipa, Obayed Raihan, Hasan Mahmud, Md. Elias Uddin, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim, G. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, Alam Hossain Mondal, Md. Munjur Hasan, Md. Shad Salman, Khadiza Tul Kubra, Md. Nazmul Hasan, Md. Chanmiya Sheikh, Tetsuya Uchida, Adiba Islam Rasee, Ariyan Islam Rehan, Mrs Eti Awual, Mohammed Sohrab Hossain, R.M. Waliullah, Md. Rabiul Awual, "Next frontier in photocatalytic hydrogen production through CdS heterojunctions," International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier, vol. 101, pp. 173-211, 2025, doi: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
41. Ismat Zerin, Md. Elias Uddin*, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Enamul Hasan Zahin, Ibrahim M. Maafa, Ayman Yousef, "Extraction of a novel tanning agent from Pontederia crassipes leaves: A promising eco-friendly alternative.," Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, ELSEVIER, 2024.
40. Md Asif Mustafa, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Elias Uddin*, Rashedul Islam;, "Sustainable Leather Tanning with Pontederia Crassipes Tannin: A promising eco-friendly alternative.," Cleaner Engineering and Technology, ELSEVIER, 2024.
39. Muhammad Naimul Hasan, Md. Elias Uddin*, Anower Jahan Tamanna, "Mathematical Model for Computing Upper Material Consumption of Footwear: An Approach to Minimize Waste.," Heliyon,, ELSEVIER (CelPress), 2024.
38. Gokulkumar Sivanantham, Thyla Pudukarai Ramaswamy, Sathish Selvaraj, Aravindh Murugan, Felix Sahayaraj Arockiasamy, Sasi Kumar Mani, Md Elias Uddin., "Adapting a phenomenological model for predicting acoustical behaviour of Camellia sinensis/Ananas comosus/E-glass fibre-blended epoxy hybrid composites.," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, SAGE Publications, 2024.
37. Shazneen Chowdhury, Md. Elias Uddin*, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Mahmudul Hassan Mondol, Ibrahim M. Maafa, Ayman Yousef, "Fabrication and performance analysis of keratin based- graphene oxide nanocomposite to remove dye from tannery wastewater.," Heliyon,, ELSEVIER (CelPress),, 2023.
36. Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Elias Uddin*,Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, S. Gokulkumar, Rashedul Islam, "Biodegradable composite from discarded hair keratin and graphene oxide with improved mechanica, thermal and barrier properties: An eco-friendly solution to waste materials," Polymer International, Wiley, 2023.
35. Rashedul Islam, Md. Elias Uddin*, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, "Fabrication of graphene oxide reinforced bio-composite:Recycling of footwear leather.," Advances in Polymer Technology, Wiley, 2023.
34. Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Suzaul Karim, Md. Abdur Rouf, Mamun Jamal, Gokulkumar S, Rama Kanta Layek, Md. Elias Uddin*, "Fabrication of biodegradable kraft paper from buffing dust and jute fiber: Green solutions for packaging.," Polymer Engineering and Science, Wiley, 2023.
33. Hasan Ahmed, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Md. Elias Uddin*, Mamun Jamal, Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, "Biodegradable and flexible fiber-reinforced composite sheet from tannery solid wastes: An approach of waste minimization," Polymer Composites, Wiley (Accepted), 28 July 2023,.
31. Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Samir Kumar Pal, Padmakumar Muthuswamy, Roja Rani Korrayi and Md. Elias Uddin*, "Microstructural and Tribological Characterization of Cryogenic Treated WC-Co Cutting Bits under Different Holding Times for Rock Cutting Applications," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer, 02 May 2023,.
30. S. V. Gurupranes, I. Rajendran, S. Gokulkumar, M. Aravind, S. Sathish, and Md. Elias Uddin*, "Preparation, Characteristics, and Application of Biopolymer Materials Reinforced with Lignocellulosic Fibres," International Journal of Polymer Science, Hindawi-wiley, vol. Volume 2023, no: Article ID 1738967, pp. 22, 5 April 2023.
29. Thuhin K. Dey, Mamun Jamal, Md. Elias Uddin*, "Fabrication and performance analysis of graphene oxide-based composite membrane to separate microplastics from synthetic wastewater  ," Journal of Water Process Engineering., ELSEVIER, vol. Volume 52, April 2023, 103554, 2022.
28. Rajasekar Rathanasamy,,Gobinath Velu Kaliyannan, Santhosh Sivaraj, Essakkiappan Muthiah Abdul Azeem Ajmal Khaan, Dharmaprakash Ravichandran, Md. Elias Uddin*, "Effect of Molybdenum Disulphide Thin Films on Enhancing the Performance of Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells," International Journal of Photoenergy, Hindawi , Published 1 March 2023, .
27. Thuhin K.Dey, Md.Rasel, Tapati Roy, Md. Elias Uddin, Biplob K. Pramanik, MamunJamal, "Post-pandemic micro/nanoplastic pollution: Toward a sustainable management," Science of The Total Environment, Elsevier, Received 28 October 2022, Revised 29 December 2022, Accepted 1 January 2023,, vol. 867, pp. 161390, 2023,.
26. Md. Imrul Kayes Limon, Md. Elias Uddin*, Md. Mofazzal Hossin, Md. Sydur Rahman;, "Development of New Shoe Sizing System for Women Based on Regression Analysis of Foot Shapes," International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics., Elsevier, 29 Dec 2022;.
25. Kobita Roy, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy and Md. Elias Uddin*, "," Water Science and Engineering, Elsevier, vol. Volume 16,, no: 02, pp. Pages 184-, June, 2023,.
24. K. Senthilvel, B. Prabu, C. Moganapriya, R. Rajasekar, M. Francis Luther King, and Md. Elais Uddin*;, "Acrylic Rubber-Reinforced Halloysite Nanotubes/Carbon Black Hybrid Fillers for Oil Seal Applications: Thermal Stability and Dynamic Mechanical Properties;," Journal of Advances in Materials Science and Engineering., willey-Hindawi, 21 November 2022;7.
23. Md. Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy and Md. Elias Uddin*, "Fabrication of LLDPE based biodegradable composite incorporated with leather shavings and buffing dust: An approach for waste management," Journal of Applied Polymer Science., wiley, 2022/10/1.
22. Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Rajasekar Rathanasamy,Santhosh Sivaraj, Gobinath Velu Kaliyannan, Manivasakan Palanisamy,Samir Kumar Pal, Md. Elias Uddin*, "Effective utilization of synthesized FeS2 for improving output performance of polycrystalline silicon solar cell.," Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, , 2022/10/8.
21. Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Gobinath Velu Kaliyannan, Santhosh Sivaraj, Abishek Saminathan, Bharathikannan Krishnan, Dhayananth Palanichamy, Md. Elias Uddin*, "," Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Hindawi, 2022/10/8.
20. K. Roy, T. K. Dey, S. T. Zuha, M. Jamal, M. Srivastava, M. E. Uddin*, "," International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Springer, 20 June 2022.
19. Raghu Raja P. Kuppusamy, Swati Neogi , Santoshi Mohanta , Moganapriya Chinnasamy , Rajasekar Rathanasamy ,Md. Elias Uddin*, "," Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, , vol. Volume 2022, Article ID 7808587, , pp. 13 pages, 7 May 2022.
18. Thuhin K. Dey, Arman Hossain , Mamun Jamal , Rama K. Layek, and Md. Elias Uddin*, "Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Reinforced Waste Buffing Dust Based Composite Insole and Its Antimicrobial Activity," Advances in Polymer Technology, wiley, vol. 2022, 25 Jan 2022,.
17. Ariful Islam, Yasin Molla, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Md. Elias Uddin*, "Latex reinforced waste buffing dust and jeans cotton based composites and its characterization.," Journal of Polymer Research, Springer, vol. 28, pp. 322, 2021,.
16. Thuhin K. Dey, Md. Elias Uddin, Mamun Jamal, "Detection and removal of microplastics in wastewater:evolution and impact.," Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer Nature, vol. 28, pp. 16925–16, 2021,.
15. 15.Rama K. Layek, Md. Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim, Kin-tak Lau, "Noncovalent functionalization of reduced graphene oxide with pluronic F127 and its nanocomposites with gum Arabic.," Journal of Composites Part B, Elsevier, vol. 128, pp. 155-163, 2017.
14. Md. Elias Uddin, Rama Kanta Layek, Hak Yong Kim, Joong Hee Lee;, "Preparation and enhanced mechanical properties of non-covalently-functionalized graphene oxide/cellulose acetate nanocomposites.," Journal of Composites Part B, Elsevier, vol. 90, pp. 223-231, 2016,.
13. Md. Elias Uddin, Rama Kanta Layek, Nam Hoon Kim, David Hui, Joong Hee Lee., "Preparation and properties of reduced graphene oxide/polyacrylonitrile nanocomposites using polyvinyl phenol.," Journal of Composites Part B, Elsevier, , vol. 80, pp. 238-245, 2015,.
12. Md. Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim, Tapas Kuila, SeungHee Lee, David Hui, Joong Hee Lee., "Preparation of reduced graphene oxide-NiFe2O4 nanocomposites for the electrocatalytic oxidation of hydrazine.," Journal of Composites Part B , Elsevier, , vol. 79, pp. 649-659, 2015,.
11. Md. Elias Uddin, Tapas Kuila, , Ganesh Chandra Nayak,Nam Hoon Kim, Bon-Cheol Ku, Joong Hee Lee., "Effects of various surfactants on the dispersion stability and electrical conductivity of surface modified graphene.," . Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier, , vol. 562, pp. 134 -142, 2013,.
10. Parthasarathi Bandyopadhyay, Woong Bi Park, Rama K. Layek, Md Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim, Hong-Gun Kim, Joong Hee Lee., "Hexylamine functionalized reduced graphene oxide/polyurethane nanocomposite-coated nylon for enhanced hydrogen gas barrier ï¬lm.," Journal of Membrane Science, Elsevier, , vol. 500, pp. 106-114, 2016,.
9. Partha Khanra, Md. Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim,Tapas Kuila, Seung Hee Lee and Joong Hee Lee., "Electrochemical performance of reduced graphene oxide surface-modified with 9-anthracene carboxylic acid.," Journal of RSC Advance , Royal Society of Chemistry, , vol. 5, pp. 6443-645, 2015,.
8. Manish Srivastava, Md. Elias Uddin, Jay Singh, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee., "Preparation and characterization of self-assembled layer by layer NiCo2O4-RGO nanocomposite with improved electrocatalytic properties.," Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier, , vol. 590, pp. 266-276., 2015,.
7. Ashok Kumar Das, Manish Srivastava, Rama K. Layek, Md. Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee., "Iodide-mediated room temperature reduction of graphene oxide: a rapid chemical route for the synthesis of a bifunctional electrocatalys.," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Royal Society of Chemistry, , vol. 2 (5), pp. 1332-1340, 2014,.
6. K.V. Maheshkumar, K. Krishnamurthy, P. Sathishkumar, S. Sahoo, E. Uddin, S.K. Pal, R. Rajasekar, "Research Updates on graphene oxide-based polymeric nanocomposites.," Journal of Polymer composites, Wiley, , vol. 35, pp. 2297-2310, 2014,.
5. Manish Srivastava, Ashok Kumar Das, Partha Khanra, Md. Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee., "Characterizations of in situ grown ceria nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide as catalyst for electro oxidation of hydrazine," . Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Royal Society of Chemistry, , vol. 1, pp. 9792-9801, 2013,.
4. Kuila, Tapas; Mishra, Ananta Kumar; Khanra, Partha; Kim, Nam Hoon; Uddin Md. Elias; Lee, Joong-Hee., "Facile method for the preparation of water dispersible graphene using sulfonated poly (ether-ether-ketone) and its application as energy storage materials," Langmuir, American Chemical Society, , vol. 28, pp. 9825-9833, 2012.
3. Kuila, T.; Bose, S.; Uddin, M. E.; Kim, N. H.; Khanra, P.; Lee J. H., "Preparation of functionalized graphene/linear low density polyethylene composites by a solution mixing method.," Carbon, Elsevier, , vol. 49, pp. 1033-1051, 2011.
2. Bose, S.; Kuila, T.; Uddin, M. E.; Kim, N. H.; Lau, A. K. T.; Lee, J. H., "In-situ synthesis and characterization of electrically conductive polypyrrole/graphene nanocomposites.," Polymer, Elsevier, , vol. 51, pp. 5921-5928., 2010.
1. Kuila, T.; Uddin, M. E.; Kim, N. H.; Yoo, G. H.; Lee, J. H., "Preparation and characterization of functionalized graphene/linear low density polyethylene nanocomposites.," Advanced Materials research, , vol. 123, pp. 173-179, 2010.
International Conference
15. Md. Elias Uddin and Abu Jor, "In-situ synthesis of reduced graphene oxide – NiFe2o4 nanocomposites and its electrochemical applications," International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIE) 2016,, , .
14. Md. Elias Uddin, Yibin Hu , Woongbi Park , Nam Hoon Kim and Joong Hee Lee, "Preparation and characterization of reduced graphene oxide/cellulose acetate nanocomposite with the incorporation of sulfonated poly-ether-ether-ketone.," International conference on hybrid materials, , 2015.
13. Md. Elias Uddin, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee. , "Investigation of mechanical, thermal and gas barrier properties of sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) incorporated reduced graphene oxide/cellulose acetate nanocomposites," International conference on hybrid materials, , 2015.
12. Md, Elias Uddin , Ashok Kumar Das, Nam Hoon Kim and Joong Hee Lee , "Deposition of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles on the graphene for electrochemical application.," The Korea Hydrogen and New Energy Society conference, , 2015.
11. Md. Elias Uddin, Jitendra Samdani, Eun Hye Joo, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee, "Effective in-situ synthesis of reduced graphene oxide-NiFe2O4 electrocatalyst for hydrazine oxidation. ," Korean Hydrogen and New Energy Society (KHNES), , 2015.
10. Md. Elias Uddin, Kim Nam Hoon, Joong Hee Lee, "Enhanced mechanical and thermal properties of graphene-based polyacrylonitrile composites.," The 23rd annual international conference on composites/nanoenergy (ICCE-23), , 2015.
9. Md. Elias Uddin, Tapas Kuila, , Ganesh Chandra Nayak,Nam Hoon Kim, Bon-Cheol Ku, Joong Hee Lee., "; Effects of various surfcatants on the processability, electrical conductivity and thermal stability of chemically functionalized graphene," The 1st International Symposium Frontiers Science in Polymer Matrix, , 2014.
8. Md. Elias Uddin, Tapas Kuila, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee;, "Effects of ionic and nonionic surfactants on the electrical conductivity and dispersion stability of chemically derived graphene," The 3rd Internationalconference on Polymer Composites and Applications, , 2014.
7. Md. Elias Uddin, Ashok Kumar Das, Nam Hoon Kim and Joong Hee Lee , "Deposition of NiFe2O4 on graphene and its application of oxidation of hydrazine sensing ," The Conference on Fuel Cells Science & Technology , , 2014.
6. Md. Elias Uddin, Ashok Kumar Das, Nam Hoon Kim and Joong Hee Lee, "In-situ synthesis of reduced graphene oxide-NiFe2O4 nanocomposites and its electrochemical applications. ," International Conference on Nanotechnology,Nanomaterials & Thin Films for Energy Applications, , 2013.
5. Md. Elias Uddin, Ashok Kumar Das, Nam Hoon Kim and Joong Hee Lee, "Electrochemical performance of NiFe2O4 reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites," International workshop on wind power system and composites materials, , 2013.
4. Kuila, T. Uddin, M. E.; Kim, N. H.; Lee, J. H., "Preparation and characterization of high performance ethylene vinyl acetate/modified graphene nanocomposites by solution mixing method," The Korean society of composite materials, , 2012.
3. Kuila, T.; Uddin, M. E.; Kim, N. H.; Lee, J. H., "Preparation and characterization of functionalized grapheme/linear low density polyethylene nanocomposites ," The 3rd international conference on multifunctional materials and structures , , 2012.
2. Md. Elias Uddin, Tapas Kuila, Nam Hoon Kim, Joong Hee Lee, "Non-covalent functionalization of graphene and its composite with polyaniline.," The 15th European conference on composites materials , , 2012.
1. Tapas Kuila, Partha Khanra, Nam Hoon Kim, Bae Seon-Hyeong, Md. Elias Uddin, Zan Qingyuan, Joong Hee Lee., "Synthesis and Characterization of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) graphene nanocomposites by emulsion Polymerization. ," The 2nd International Symposium Frontiers in Polymer Science, , 2011.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer and Nano Technology (4 years) Chonbuk National University, South Korea Result: First Class (95 %)
4.00 (4.00) Thesis: Graphene based polymer nanocomposites for enhanced the mechanical and electrochemical properti
Graphene based polymer nanoconmposites Remarks:
Master of Engineering in Polymer and Nano Technology (2 years) Chonbuk National University, South Korea Result: First Class (97 %)
4.00 (4.00) Group: (2011) Thesis: Effects of various surface modifications on the properties of graphene
Graphene based polymer nanoconmposites Remarks:
M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (1 Year) Dhaka University, 911±¬ÁĎ Result: First Class
Thesis: Ground layer formation of leather by using resin and casein binder
Remarks:
B.Sc in Leather Products Engineering (4 years) Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology, Dhaka University, 911±¬ÁĎ Result: First Class
Teaching Assistance (TA)Sep 01, 2014 Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Research Assistances (RA)Sep 01, 2012 Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Brain Korea 21 (BK21), ScholarshipFeb 01, 2011 Chonbuk National University, South Korea
World Class University (WCU) ScholarshipSep 01, 2009 Chonbuk National University, South Korea.
Research
Graphene based nanocomposites: Its Green Effects
Graphene based polymer nanocomposites for different applications
Graphene/Sludge (tannery wastes) Nanocomposites to Enhance the Mechanical and Chemical Properties
Removal of microplastics by bio-adsorbents
Wastewater treatment by graphene-based polymer nanocomposites
Academic Experience
Assistant Chemist Research and Development
Al-Basitu Chemical Company, Dhaka, 911±¬ÁĎ Jan 01, 2006 to Jan 01, 2008 Working Area: R&D
Research Assistant Polymer and Nano Technology
Chonbuk National University, South Korea Sep 01, 2009 to Sep 01, 2011 Working Area: Graphene Based Polymer Nanocomposites
Research Fellow Polymer and Nano Technology
Chonbuk National University, South Korea Sep 01, 2011 to Sep 01, 2015 Working Area: Graphene Based Polymer Nanocomposites
Chemist R&D
Bashundhara Papers and Tissue Industry, Munshigonj Jun 01, 2008 to Jul 01, 2009
Course Conduct
Supervision
Associate Professor
Department of Leather Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
KHULNA UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
