Biography

Khandakar Rashedul Islam is an Environmental Science graduate with research interests in microplastics, PFAS, biochar-based remediation, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental pollution. His research experience mainly focuses on microplastic contamination in marine and freshwater environments, agricultural soils, and indoor and outdoor environment, as well as the potential risks associated with environmental contaminants.

He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in environmental science at Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. He has also worked as a Research Assistant at the Environmental Science and Technology Laboratory and the Asia Arsenic Network, contributing to environmental sampling, laboratory analysis, and manuscript writing, while leading the research of five undergraduate thesis students.

His research has contributed to 16 peer-reviewed international journal publications and has been involved in several funded research projects. He has also participated in international scientific conferences for presenting research. In recognition of his research contributions, he received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award from university in 2025. He is now seeking a PhD opportunity to investigate emerging contaminants and develop sustainable approaches to water treatment and environmental remediation.