Md. Shafiul Azam, Ph.D.
     Assistant Professor
     Department of Chemistry
     Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
     Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh

Professional Experience

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (BUET)
Department of Chemistry
Assistant Professor, 2014 - present

Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall
Assistant Provost, 2015 - present

Department of Chemistry
Lecturer, 2005 - 2008

OMICS INTERNATIONAL, Henderson NV, USA
Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management
Editorial Board Member, 2017 - present

BOARDERLESS SCIENCE PUBLISHING, ON, Canada
Canadian Chemical Transactions
Editorial Board Member, 2013 - present

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Edmonton AB, Canada
Department of Chemistry
Visiting Professor, Dec 2015 - Mar 2016, Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Canadian Centre for Clean Coal/Carbon and Mineral Processing Technologies (C5MPT)
Research Fellow, 2013 - 2014

Department of Chemistry
Teaching/Research Assistant, 2008 - 2013

Centre for Oil Sands Innovation (COSI)
Student Researcher, 2012 - 2013

Education

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Edmonton AB, Canada
Department of Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry, 2008 - 2013
Emphasis: Environmental, Biophysical & Analytical Chemistry, Materials and Surfaces, Nanoscience
Thesis Title: Surface Spectroscopic Studies of Molecular Recognition on Bare and Functionalized Silica
Supervisor: Dr. Juliane Gibbs-Davis
Thesis is available here.

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (BUET)
Department of Chemistry
M.Phil. in Chemistry, 2005 - 2008
Emphasis: Nanomaterials & Surfaces, Polymer Chemistry

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY
Department of Chemistry
M.Sc. in Chemistry, 2003 - 2005
Emphasis: Drug-Polymer Interaction
B.Sc. in Chemistry, 1999 - 2003

Grants & Awards

- Ministry of Science and Technology Research Grant, People's Republic of Bangladesh, 2017 and 2016
- The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Research Grant (Individual), undertaken by UNESCO, 2015
- CASR Research Grant, BUET, 2015
- Dr. R. Norman and Magda Kemeny Jones Award, University of Alberta, 2011
- Teaching Assistantship Award, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta,'Happy Students Category' - 2009, 'Highest Rating Category' - 2013
- Graduate Student Association Professional Development Award, University of Alberta, 2011
- Jahangirnagar University Chemists Alumni Forum Award, Jahangirnagar University, 2001 and 2002
- University Merit Scholarship, Jahangirnagar University, 2000 - 2004

Short Course & Workshop Attended

- 'Intellectual property rights (IPRs)', Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 2017
- 'Quality assurance in outcome based education', Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 2016
- 'Establishing an World-class Science Museum in Bangladesh', nominated by BUET to participate the workshop held at National Science and Technology Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 2015
- 'Teaching and Learning Session', a workshop series run by Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Alberta, Sept 2012
- 'Radiation Safety Training Certification', Environmental Health and Safety, University of Alberta, May 2012
- 'Basic Fire Extinguisher Training Certification', Spectrum Safety Services, Edmonton, AB, May 2011
- 'Writing for Professional Success as a Researcher', a workshop series run by Heather Graves, Associate Professor of English and Film Studies, University of Alberta, Feb 2012
- 'Graduate Ethics Training Course on Scientific Integrity and Conflict Resolution', Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta, Nov 2010
- 'Professional Development Training Series', Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta, Aug 2009
- 'Teachers' Appreciation Workshop', Directorate of Continuing Education, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 2008
- 'Safety Training under WHMIS Regulations', University of Alberta, Sept 2008

Professional Experience at National and International Levels

- Member of International Scientific Committee, 2nd International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Materials Technology, 2018 (BEEM2018), Gangwon, Korea
- Member Secretary, Registration and Invitation Sub-Committee, Asian Chemical Congress, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2015
- Member, Venue and Logistic Sub-Committee, Asian Chemical Congress, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2015
- Student Leader, Emerging Leaders Program, University of Alberta, 2012 - 2013
- Vice President, Bangladeshi Student Association at University of Alberta, 2013
- In-House Safety Inspector, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, 2012
- Council Member, Science Faculty Council, University of Alberta, 2012 - 2013
- Program Coordinator, Parade of Nations, Michener Park, Edmonton, AB, 2012
- Co-organizer, Physical Chemistry Divisional Monthly Student Seminar Series, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, 2010 - 2011
- Volunteer: National Chemistry Week, Chemistry Graduate Students' Society, Heritage Festival

Affiliations

American Chemical Society (ACS)
Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)
Bangladesh Chemical Society (BCS)
University of Alberta Nanotechnology Group (UofA Nano)
University of Alberta Alumni

Contact Information

Md. Shafiul Azam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Office: OAB 246

E-mail: azam@ualberta.ca
mdshafiulazam@chem.buet.ac.bd

Phone: 02 55167228-57
Ext. 7119 (Office), 7900 (Res.)

Cell Phone: +8801535495622