Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Hossain has made significant contributions to higher education, scientific research, academic administration, and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh. His major contributions include:


Academic Leadership:

  • Serving as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Chandpur Science and Technology University since 23 July 2026, providing strategic leadership for academic excellence, institutional development, research promotion, and quality assurance.
  • More than two decades of teaching experience at the university level, contributing to the development of skilled graduates and future researchers. 


Research and Innovation:

  • Conducting internationally recognized research in Environmental Chemistry, Air Pollution, Atmospheric Aerosols, Organic Pollutants, Climate Change, Plastic Pollution, and Food Safety.
  • Publishing 26 peer-reviewed research articles, authoring a Dictionary of Chemistry, and receiving over 1,260 citations, reflecting the global impact of his research.  


Environmental Protection:

  • Leading research on air quality, atmospheric pollutants, and environmental health risks in major urban and industrial regions of Bangladesh.
  • Providing scientific evidence to support environmental policy, pollution mitigation, and sustainable development initiatives. 


Research Supervision:

  • Supervising numerous PhD, MPhil, MSc, and Professional Master's students and mentoring young researchers in environmental and applied chemistry.
  • Successfully guiding postgraduate research on pollution monitoring, food chemistry, and environmental sustainability. 


 Research Funding:

  • Securing multiple competitive research grants from Jagannath University and the Ministry of Science and Technology, supporting innovative research on environmental pollution and public health. 


Academic Administration:

  • Serving in numerous administrative positions, including member of academic and executive committees, conference secretary, curriculum coordinator, and examiner, contributing to academic governance and institutional development. 


National Academic Service:

  • Contributing to national higher education through his role as an Examiner, Question Setter, and Moderation Committee Member for the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC).
  • Reviewing research proposals for the University Grants Commission (UGC) and serving as reviewer and editor for several international scientific journals. 


International Collaboration:

  • Establishing international research collaborations through conferences, publications, and joint research with scholars from China and other countries.
  • Delivering keynote and invited lectures at national and international scientific conferences. 


Professional and Social Service:

  • Actively participating in professional organizations, including the Bangladesh Chemical Society and the South Asian Meteorological Association, while contributing to educational and social welfare initiatives through various academic and community organizations. 


Through his dedication to teaching, research, innovation, academic leadership, and environmental sustainability, Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Hossain has made enduring contributions to higher education and scientific advancement in Bangladesh.

Last Update: 25 Jul, 2026