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Farah Monowara Jahangiri

Farah Monowara Jahangiri

HDR Student
Master of Science (Thesis) in Soil, Water and Environment (Focal Area: Environment), University of Dhaka, 2016-2018 (First Position), Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, 2011-2016 (First Position)
UNSW Canberra
School of Science

Current research projects:

Novel methods for the removal of (ionic and metallic) contaminants

Research activities:

  • Lecturer, Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh (From February 2020-July 2021) 
  • Visiting Research Student in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Canberra, ACT, Australia (From July 2019 to February 2020) 
  • Research Assistant, Research Laboratory of Professor Dr. Sirajul Hoque, Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh (From January 2017 to September 2018) 

PhD Study Opportunities

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  • Peer-reviewed Journal Papers: 

    Conference Papers: 

    A.      Oral Presentations: 

    • Jahangiri, F.M., Hossain M.E., Hoque S., Moniruzzaman M., Moutushi H.T. Removal of Lead and Cadmium Ions from Aqueous Solutions and Wastewaters Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Roots, International Conference on ‘Environmental Nanotechnology for Socio Economic Development of India’ (ENTSED 2018), 28-29 September, 2018, DIT University, Dehradun, India 
    • Moutushi H.T., Hossain M.E., Hoque S., Moniruzzaman M., Jahangiri F.M.,  Adsorption Studies of Lead and Cadmium Ions on Kerosene (Cordia subcordata) Wood Sawdust, International Conference on ‘Environmental Nanotechnology for Socio Economic Development of India' (ENTSED 2018), 28-29 September, 2018, DIT University, Dehradun, India 
    • Moutushi H.T., Hossain M.E., Jahangiri F.M., Hoque S., Moniruzzaman M. Screening of Six Selected Sawdust Materials for Lead and Cadmium Removal, 1st International Conference on Environmental Science and Resource Management, 8 February, 2019, MBSTU, Tangail, Bangladesh 
    • Moutushi H.T., Hossain M.E., Jahangiri F.M., Hoque S., Moniruzzaman M. A low cost bioadsorbent for removal of lead and cadmium from aqueous solutions, International Conference on Climate Change, 2 March, 2019, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh 

    B.      Poster Presentation: 

    • Moutushi H.T., Hossain M.E., Jahangiri F.M., Hoque S., Moniruzzaman M. A low cost bioadsorbent for removal of lead and cadmium from aqueous solutions, International Conference on Climate Change, 2 March, 2019, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh 

Gold Medals for Academic Excellence:  

  • Awarded the Abdus Salam Memorial Gold Medal-2015 by the Honorable President for securing the first position in B. S. Honors Examination-2015 of the Department of Soil, Water and Environment in 51st Convocation of University of Dhaka 
  • Awarded the A. B. M. Monjur Kader Gold Medal-2015 by the Honorable President for achieving the highest CGPA in B. S. Honors Examination-2015 of the Department of Soil, Water and Environment in 50th Convocation of University of Dhaka 
  • Awarded the Jebunnessa-Altaf Memorial Gold Medal-2015 for academic excellence and securing the first position in B.S. Honors Examination-2015 from Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka 
  • Awarded the highly competitive Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) and Research Grant from the University of New South Wales, Australia for PhD study (15 December 2020) 
  • Awarded the Dr. Aminul Islam Meritorious Student Honor-2019 for an outstanding result in M.S. Examination-2017 from Department of Soil, Water and Environment Alumni Association- EDAPHOS 
  • Awarded the Government Talent Pool Scholarship for an outstanding result in B.S. Honours-2015, good conduct, regular attendance and satisfactory academic progress 
  • Awarded the NST Fellowship and Research Grant 2016-17 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh 
  • Awarded the Marium Begum Khan Memorial Scholarship-2015 for securing the first position in third year B.S. Honors Examination- 2014 from Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka 
  • Awarded the Md. Bahauddin Chowdhury Memorial Scholarship-2014 for securing the first position in second year B.S. Honors Examination -2013 from Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka 
  • Awarded the Imamul Huq Stipend for obtaining the highest marks in the first and second year Honors examination (Major and minor courses inclusive) 
  • Awarded the Dr. F. R. Khan Memorial Scholarship-2013 for securing the first position in first year B.S. Honors Examination-2012 from Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka 
  • Awarded Government General Scholarship for excellent academic performance in Secondary School Certificate Exam-2008 , School of Science, UNSW Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy, ACT, Australia