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Mr. Tanvir Ahamed | Environmental engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate, New Jersey Institute of Technology, United States

Tanvir Ahamed is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate at the Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. With a strong foundation in civil and environmental engineering, he has focused his research on innovative solutions for sustainable water management. Tanvir’s work spans from investigating biofilms and water chemistry to the interaction of graphene oxides with microbial communities in water treatment systems. His commitment to advancing water reuse in agriculture through biologically active filters showcases his passion for environmental engineering and sustainability. πŸŒ±πŸ”¬

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Education

Tanvir Ahamed is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he maintains a CGPA of 3.625. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Engineering from the University of Memphis, graduating with a CGPA of 3.72 in 2020. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology in Bangladesh, where he achieved a CGPA of 3.20. πŸ“˜πŸŽ“

Experience

Tanvir has amassed significant research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, focusing on mixed media biologically active filters for water reuse in agriculture irrigation. Previously, he worked at Texas Tech University on the functionalization of graphene family nanomaterials to support microbial attachment and growth. At the University of Memphis, his research involved studying lead deposition on polyethylene and investigating stormwater quality at industrial facilities. πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬πŸ’Ό

Research Interests

Tanvir’s research interests lie at the intersection of environmental engineering and materials science. He is particularly focused on the development and application of biologically active filtration systems for sustainable water management. His work also explores the role of graphene oxides in water treatment and the impact of biofilms and water chemistry on lead deposition in potable water systems. πŸŒπŸ’§

Awards

Throughout his academic career, Tanvir has received several accolades, including the Graduate Student Grants-In-Aid in 2023 for his research on biologically active filters funded by NJWRRI through USGS. He was also awarded the Dhaka Board Scholarship in the Secondary School Certificate Examination in Bangladesh and received multiple government scholarships during his school years. πŸ†πŸŽ–οΈ

Publications

  1. Ahamed, T., Brown, S. P., & Salehi, M. (2020). Investigate the role of biofilm and water chemistry on lead deposition onto and release from polyethylene: An implication for potable water pipes. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 400, 123253. DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123253
    • Cited by: 12 articles
  2. Salehi, M., DeSimone, D., Aghilinasrollahabadi, K., & Ahamed, T. (2020). A case study on tap water quality in large buildings recommissioned after extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. DOI:10.1039/D1EW00428J
    • Cited by: 8 articles
  3. Rushdi, M. I., Basak, R., Das, P., Ahamed, T., & Bhattacharjee, S. (2023). Assessing the health risks associated with elevated manganese and iron in groundwater in Sreemangal and Moulvibazar Sadar, Bangladesh. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 10, 100287. DOI:10.1016/j.hazadv.2023.100287
    • Cited by: 3 articles
  4. Ahamed, T., Li, C., Li, M., & Axe, L. (2024). Interaction of graphene oxide with the microbial community of biologically active filters from a water treatment plant. Water Research, 122155. DOI:10.1016/j.watres.2024.122155
    • Cited by: 5 articles
Tanvir Ahamed | Environmental engineering | Best Researcher Award

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