Dr. Mohammad Azizur Rahman
Post-doctoral FellowUniversity of Technology, Australia
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Kanazawa University, Japan
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University of Technology, Australia
Biography
Dr. Mohammad Azizur Rahman is currently working as Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Centre for Environmental Sustainability, School of the Environment, University of Technology Sydney, Australia. He has completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Kanazawa University, Japan. Previously he was appointed as Research Assistant at Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, and Research Assistant at Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Japan. He is professional member of Bangladesh Society of Toxicology, Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry, Bangladesh Botanical Society, and The Icelandic Centre for Research. He is also serving as reviewer for Chemosphere, Science of the Total Environment, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Canadian Chemical Transactions, Environmental Research, Environmental and Experimental Botany, and Air, Water and Soil. He was honored with prestigious President Award of Kanazawa University as the recognition of his extraordinary performance in PhD research. His main area of research interest focuses on Environmental Pollution and Remediation, Biogeochemistry, Water Quality of Freshwater Systems, Environmental Chemistry, and Ecotoxicology, Biotransformation and Biomagnification of Arsenic in Aquatic Food Chain, Bio/Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals, Arsenic Metabolism and Cycling in Freshwater Systems, and the Mechanisms of Iron Acquisition in Aquatic Organisms. He has been a Chief Investigator (CI) in 8 competitive collaborative research grants from industries and Government organizations in Japan and Australian. He is author and co-author of 44 journal articles.
Area of Interest:
Environmental Sciences
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Environmental Pollution
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Remediation
90%
Biogeochemistry
75%
Ecotoxicology
55%
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Selected Publications
- Sany, S.B.T., R. Hashim, M. Rezayi, A. Salleh, M.A. Rahman, O. Safari and A. Sasekumar, 2014. Human health risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from consumption of blood cockle and exposure to contaminated sediments and water along the Klang Strait, Malaysia. Mar. pollut. Bull., 84: 268-279.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman, S.M. Reichman, R.P. Lim and R. Naidu, 2014. Heavy metals in Australian grown and imported rice and vegetables on sale in Australia: health hazard. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 100: 53-60.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman, S.M. Reichman, R.P. Lim and R. Naidu, 2014. Arsenic speciation in Australian-grown and imported rice on sale in Australia: implications for human health risk. J. agric. food chem., 62: 6016-6024.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman and H. Hasegawa, 2014. New citrate-bicarbonate-ethylenediaminetetraacetate (CBE) method for chemical extraction of hydrous iron oxides from plant root surfaces. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal., 45: 1760-1771.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., B. Hogan, E. Duncan, C. Doyle, R. Krassoi, M.M. Rahman and C. Hassler, 2014. Toxicity of arsenic species to three freshwater organisms and biotransformation of inorganic arsenic by freshwater phytoplankton (chlorella sp. CE-35). Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 106: 126-135.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M. A. and C. Hassler, 2014. Is arsenic biotransformation a detoxification mechanism for microorganisms? Aquat. Toxicol., 146: 212-219.
Direct Link | - Nguyen, L.T., M.A. Rahman, T., Maki, Y. Tamenori, T. Yoshimura, A. Suzuki and H. Hasegawa, 2014. Distribution of trace element in Japanese red coral paracorallium japonicum by μ-XRF and sulfur speciation by XANES: linkage between trace element distribution and growth ring formation. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta, 127: 1-9.
Direct Link | - Okumura, C., M.A. Rahman, A. Takimoto and H. Hasegawa, 2013. Effect of nitrate on the determination of iron concentration in phytoplankton culture medium by liquid scintillation counting (LSC) method using 55Fe as radioisotope tracer. J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem., 296: 1295-1302.
Direct Link | - Luan, N.T., M.A. ahman, T. Maki, N. Iwasaki and H. Hasegawa, 2013. Growth characteristics and growth rate estimation of Japanese precious corals. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol., 441: 117-125.
Direct Link | - Hasegawa, H., M.M. Rahman, S. Kato, T. Maki and M.A. Rahman, 2013. Potential of proteins and their expression level in marine phytoplankton (prymnesium parvum) as biomarker of N, P and Fe conditions in aquatic systems. Adv. Biol. Chem., 3: 338-346.
- Rahman, M.M., M.A. Rahman, T. Maki and H. Hasegawa, 2012. Phytotoxicity of arsenate and salinity on early seedling growth of rice (oryza sativa l.): a threat to sustainable rice cultivation in South and South-East Asia. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 88: 695-702.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman, T. Maki and H. Hasegawa, 2012. The significance of biodegradable methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA) for iron and arsenic bioavailability and uptake in rice plant. Soil Sci. Plant Nutr., 58: 627-636.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman and H. Hasegawa, 2012. Arsenic-induced straighthead: an impending threat to sustainable rice production in South and South-East Asia! Bull. Enviro. Contam. Toxicol., 88: 311-315.
Direct Link | - Hasegawa, H., M.M. Rahman, K. Kadohashi, Y. Takasugi, Y. Tate, T. Maki and M.A. Rahman, 2012. Significance of the concentration of chelating ligands on Fe 3+-solubility, bioavailability, and uptake in rice plant. Plant Physiol. Biochem., 58: 205-211.
Direct Link | - Hasegawa, H., M.A. Rahman, N.T. Luan, T. Maki and N. Iwasaki, 2012. Trace elements in corallium spp. as indicators for origin and habitat. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol., 414-415: 1-5.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman, K. Kadohashi, T. Maki and H. Hasegawa, 2011. Effect of external iron and arsenic species on chelant-enhanced iron bioavailability and arsenic uptake in rice (oryza sativa L.). Chemosphere, 84: 439-445.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., K. Kadohashi, T. Maki and H. Hasegawa, 2011. Transport of DMAA and MMAA into rice (Oryza sativa L.) roots. Environ. Exp. Bot., 72: 41-46.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A. and H. Hasegawa, 2011. High levels of inorganic arsenic in rice in areas where arsenic-contaminated water is used for irrigation and cooking. Sci. Total Environ., 409: 4645-4655.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A. and H. Hasegawa, 2011. Aquatic arsenic: phytoremediation using floating macrophytes. Chemosphere, 83: 633-646.
Direct Link | - Rahman, I.M.M., M.M. Islam, M.M. Hossain, M.S. Hossain and Z.A. Begum et al., 2011. Stagnant Surface Water Bodies (SSWBs) as an alternative water resource for the Chittagong metropolitan area of Bangladesh: Physicochemical characterization in terms of water quality indices. Environ. Monit. Assess., 173: 669-684.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Maki, T., W. Hirota, H. Motojima, H. Hasegawa and M.A. Rahman, 2011. Influence of aggregated particles on biodegradation activities for dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) in lake Kahokugata. Chemosphere, 83: 1486-1492.
Direct Link | - Hasegawa, H., M.A. Rahman, K. Saitou, M. Kobayashi and C. Okumura, 2011. Influence of chelating ligands on bioavailability and mobility of iron in plant growth media and their effect on radish growth. Environ. Exp. Bot., 71: 345-351.
Direct Link | - Hasegawa, H., M.A. Rahman, K. Saitoh and K. Ueda, 2010. Effect of biodegradable chelating ligand on iron bioavailability and radish growth. J. plant nutr., 33: 933-942.
Direct Link | - Hasegawa, H., M.A. Rahman, K. Kitahara, Y. Itaya, T. Maki and K. Ueda, 2010. Seasonal changes of arsenic speciation in lake waters in relation to eutrophication. Sci. Total Environ., 408: 1684-1690.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Kadohashi, T. Maki and K. Ueda, 2009. Hydroxyiminodisuccinic acid (HIDS): a novel biodegradable chelating ligand for the increase of iron bioavailability and arsenic phytoextraction. Chemosphere, 77: 207-213.
Direct Link | - Rahman, I.M., S. Barua, M. Nazimuddin, Z.A. Begum, M.A. Rahman and H. Hasegawa, 2009. Physicochemical properties of moringa oleifera lam. Seed oil of the indigenous-cultivar of bangladesh. J. Food Lipids, 16: 540-553.
Direct Link | - Maki, T., W. Hirota, K. Ueda, H. Hasegawa and M.A. Rahman, 2009. Seasonal dynamics of biodegradation activities for dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) in lake Kahokugata. Chemosphere, 77: 36-42.
Direct Link | - Kiyoshi, K.I.T.A.H.A.R.A., H.A.S.E.G.A.W.A. Hiroshi, M.A.E. Misako, T.A.D.A. Hiromi, R.A.H.A.M.A.N.M. Azizur, M.A.K.I. Teruya and U.E.D.A. Kazumasa, 2009. Influence of eutrophication on arsenic speciation in lake waters. J. Ecotechnol. Res., 14: 251-254.
- Keita, S.A.I.T.O.U., H.A.S.E.G.A.W.A. Hiroshi, K.O.B.A.Y.A.S.H.I. Manabu, O.K.U.M.U.R.A. Chikako, R.A.H.M.A.N.M. Azizur andU.E.D.A. Kazumasa, 2009. Influence of biodegradable chelators on iron mobility in the medium of radish sprouts. J. Ecotechnol. Res., 14: 247-250.
- Hasegawa, H., M.A. Rahman, T. Matsuda, T. Kitahara, T. Maki and K. Ueda, 2009. Effect of eutrophication on the distribution of arsenic species in eutrophic and mesotrophic lakes. Sci. the Total Environ., 407: 1418-1425.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.M. Rahman, M.M. Miah and A. Tasmin, 2008. Arsenic accumulation in rice (oryza sativa L.): human exposure through food chain. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 69: 317-324.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.M. Rahman, M.A.M. Miah and A. Tasmin, 2008. Straighthead disease of rice (oryza sativa L.) induced by arsenic toxicity. Environ. Exp. Bot., 62: 54-59.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki and M.M. Rahman, 2008. Influence of phosphate and iron ions in selective uptake of arsenic species by water fern (salvinia natans L.). Chem. Eng. J., 145: 179-184.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki and M.M. Rahman, 2008. Influence of chelating ligands on arsenic uptake by hydroponically grown rice seedlings (oryza sativa L.): a preliminary study. Clean., 36: 521-527.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki and M.M. Rahman, 2008. Influence of EDTA and chemical species on arsenic accumulation in spirodela polyrhiza L.(duckweed). Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 70: 311-318.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki and M.M. Rahman, 2008. Arsenic uptake by aquatic macrophyte spirodela polyrhiza L.: interactions with phosphate and iron. J. hazard. Mater., 160: 356-361.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa and M.A. Miah, 2008. Ecosystem aspects of arsenic poisoning: human exposure to arsenic from food chain. Asian J. Water, Environ. Pollut., 5: 79-84.
- Rahman, M., A., Hasegawa, H., Kitahara, K., Maki, T., Ueda, K. and M.M. Rahman, 2008. The effects of phosphorous on the accumulation of arsenic in water fern (azolla pinnata L.). J. Ecotechnol. Res., 14: 21-24.
- Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.M. Rahman, M.N. Islam, M.M. Miah and A. Tasmen, 2007. Effect of arsenic on photosynthesis, growth and yield of five widely cultivated rice (oryza sativa L.) varieties in Bangladesh. Chemosphere, 67: 1072-1079.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.M. Rahman, M.N. Islam, M.A.M. Miah and A. Tasmin, 2007. Arsenic accumulation in rice (oryza sativa L.) varieties of Bangladesh: A glass house study. Water air soil pollut., 185: 53-61.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.M. Rahman, M.A. Rahman and M.A.M. Miah, 2007. Accumulation of arsenic in tissues of rice plant (oryza sativa L.) and its distribution in fractions of rice grain. Chemosphere, 69: 942-948.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, K. Ueda, T. Maki, C. Okumura and M.M. Rahman, 2007. Arsenic accumulation in duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.): A good option for phytoremediation. Chemosphere, 69: 493-499.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., H. Hasegawa, M.A. Rahman, M.M. Rahman and M.M. Miah, 2006. Influence of cooking method on arsenic retention in cooked rice related to dietary exposure. Sci. total environ., 370: 51-60.
Direct Link | - Rahman, M.A., M.M. Rahman, M.M. Miah and H.M. Khaled, 2004. Influence of soil arsenic concentrations on rice (oryza sativa L.). Subtrop. Agric. Res. Dev., 2: 24-31.