Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad
PhD Project:
Fog Collection on Plant Surfaces and Biomimetic Applications
Advisors:
Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Barthlott (Nees Institute for Biodiversity of Plants, University of Bonn)
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Koch (Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences)
Research Interests:
- Functional biological surfaces and their biomimetic applications
- Surface characterization and micro-fabrication
- Fog harvesting surfaces
- Antibacterial nanofibers
Curriculum Vitae
| 06/2012- 04/2016 | PhD Researcher at Nees Institute for Biodiversity of Plants, Graduate School of Bionics, University of Bonn (DFG Graduiertenkolleg GRK1572) |
| 11/2011- 06/2012 | Research Assistant in Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany |
| 04/2011- 08/2011 | Student Assistant in Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany |
| 10/2010- 06/2012 | Master of Science in Bionics/Biomimetics from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany |
| 2009- 2010 | Professional working experiences as a pharmacist Aristopharma Ltd, Bangladesh in Production, Planning and Brand Management |
| 2009- 2010 | Master of Pharmacy from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 2004- 2008 | Bachelor of Pharmacy from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 1991- 2003 | Higher Secondary Certificate (equivalent to A level/Abitur) |
| 1986 | December 25, Born in Satkhira, Bangladesh |
Languages
Bangla Native
English High level of writing and speaking
German Average
Hindi Speaking
Master Thesis:
Azad, M.A.K. (2012): Fabrication of antibacterial nanofibers based on hybrid materials by electrospinning and their characterization, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Publications:
Azad, M. A. K., Barthlott, W. & Koch, K. (2015): Hierarchical Surface Architecture of Plants as an Inspiration for Biomimetic Fog Collectors. Langmuir 31 (48): 13172–13179 [Download pdf]
Azad, M. A. K., Ellerbrok, D., Barthlott, W. & K. Koch (2015): Biomimetic fog collecting surfaces: Influence of microstructure and wettability. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics 10: 016004 [Download pdf]
Conference contributions:
Azad, M. A. K., Barthlott, W., & K. Koch (2014): Fog collecting structures based on plant surface architechtures: Barbed structure a key factor to enhance the collection efficiency. 7. Bremer Bionik Kongress: Patente aus der Natur, 24-25 October 2014, Bremen, Germany
Azad, M. A. K., Ellerbrok, D., Barthlott, W., & K. Koch (2014): Influence of microstructure and wettability of the surfaces on fog collection. Material Science and Engineering Conference, 23-25 September 2014, Darmstadt, Germany [Download pdf]
Barthlott, W., Böhnlein, B., Azad, M. A. K.,Schulte, A.-J. & M. Mail (2014): Learning from plant biodiversity: Self cleaning, drug reduction and other functionalities. International BION (Biodiversity Network Bonn) Conference, 17-19 September 2014, Bonn, Germany [Download pdf]
Azad, M. A. K., Hinnemann, A., Koch, K., Lucassen, R., Shirtcliffe, N.J. & A. Fahmi (2013): Characterization of fabricated cost effective antibacterial nanofibers based on hybrid materials by electrospinning. DGM- Euro BioMAT, 23-24 April 2013, Weimar, Germany
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