🏥DR. OHIDUL ALAM: ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Ohidul Alam began his academic journey with a BSc (Hons.) in Environmental Science at the Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. He further completed his MS in Environmental Science at the same institute. His quest for global academic excellence led him to Tongji University, Shanghai, where he earned his MEng in Environmental Engineering, supported by the UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development. He achieved his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from East China University of Science and Technology, focusing on sustainable materials and pollution control.
🩺PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Dr. Alam’s professional journey is marked by diverse roles across academia, consultancy, and environmental policy. He currently serves as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, China, where he leads cutting-edge research on heavy metals, microplastics, and hazardous waste management.
Prior roles include:
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Environmental Officer at the Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP), Bangladesh
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Consultant at DM WATCH (focusing on climate change and hazard risk management)
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Manager at Aurora Consultant Limited
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Research Assistant for GIZ, IUCN, and Japan-funded environmental and socio-economic projects
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Guest Lecturer at Chattogram Polytechnic Institute
🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT
While Dr. Alam’s primary research is in environmental engineering and waste management, his work has strong implications for cancer science through the lens of public health and environmental carcinogen exposure. His investigation into heavy metals, microplastics, and pollutants directly aligns with cancer risk assessment, particularly regarding chronic exposure to hazardous waste, antibiotic resistance genes, and environmental toxins in water and soil.
His postdoctoral work, titled “Heavy Metals, Microplastics, and Waste Management: Environmental and Health Perspectives”, contributes to the understanding of environmental triggers in non-communicable diseases including cancer.
🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Alam has established himself as a globally engaged researcher, presenting in international conferences and contributing to policy-relevant research in South Asia and China. His work informs sustainable practices and evidence-based environmental governance.
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Participated in leading workshops on Climate Change, LCA, and Solid Waste Management
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Engaged with international initiatives under UNEP, USAID, and GIZ
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Actively contributes to academic capacity building in Bangladesh and China
🔑 Keywords: International Collaboration, Environmental Policy, South Asia, Global Sustainability
📚 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES, AND RECOGNITION
Dr. Alam has published over 31 peer-reviewed journal articles (16 SCI-indexed, 9 open-access international, 3 national journals, and 3 technical notes). Additionally, he has authored 13 international conference papers. He serves as a reviewer for respected journals such as:
🏆LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Alam’s research aims to bridge environmental engineering with health and sustainability, particularly focusing on pollution-derived health risks. He envisions developing green materials, safer waste disposal technologies, and cancer risk-reducing environmental frameworks. His mentorship of peers and support for junior researchers highlight his commitment to capacity building and knowledge sharing.
🧬CONCLUSION
Dr. Ohidul Alam stands as a multidisciplinary environmental researcher whose work integrates science, policy, and public health. His academic rigor, international exposure, and dedication to sustainable development make him a formidable contributor to environmental and health sciences, with growing relevance in the domain of environmental oncology and pollution-induced diseases.