Sharmin Sultana
ABOUT ME

Bridging Environmental Research, Industry & Sustainable Solutions

My work connects environmental science with practical solutions for industrial pollution, wastewater treatment, water quality, and environmental monitoring. Through academic research and professional consultancy, I focus on understanding how industrial activities affect aquatic environments and how evidence-based treatment and management strategies can reduce environmental risks.

I am particularly interested in collaborative research on industrial effluent treatment, river and sediment contamination, heavy metals, environmental risk assessment, sustainable treatment technologies, and pollution monitoring. My goal is to work with researchers, universities, laboratories, industries, and environmental organizations to develop practical and scalable solutions for cleaner water and more sustainable industrial development.

Open to research collaborations in water quality, pollution control, wastewater treatment & environmental sustainability.

Education

2021

Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Science

Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Bangladesh

Completed M.S. in Environmental Science with CGPA 3.79/4.00, securing 1st position in the class. Thesis: "Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in River Sediments Affected by Tannery Effluents." Research focused on environmental pollution assessment, sediment contamination, and risk analysis.

2018

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Resource Management

Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Bangladesh

Completed B.Sc. (Honours) in Environmental Science and Resource Management with CGPA 3.81/4.00, securing 1st position in the department. Thesis: "Environment-Friendly Clay Coagulant Aid for Industrial Effluent Treatment Plant." Awarded University Academic Genius Award for outstanding academic performance.

2011

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Science

Tejgaon College, Dhaka Board, Bangladesh

Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Science group with GPA 5.00/5.00. Developed strong academic background in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.

2009

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Science

Shibalaya Govt. High School, Dhaka Board, Bangladesh

Completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Science group with GPA 5.00/5.00. Achieved outstanding academic performance with strong foundations in science and mathematics.

Experience

2025

Technical Manager

EnviroCare International Ltd.

Managing technical operations related to environmental assessment, monitoring, laboratory quality assurance, environmental compliance, and consultancy projects. Responsible for scientific reporting, data analysis, environmental standards implementation, and technical coordination.

2019 – 2025

Consultant (Environment)

EnviroCare International Ltd.

Provided environmental consultancy services involving environmental monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/ESIA), pollution assessment, environmental compliance, laboratory data interpretation, and sustainability-related projects.

2020

Research Assistant – Environmental Pollution Assessment Project

Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka (AECD), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

Worked as a Research Assistant on the project "Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in River Sediments Affected by Tannery Effluents." Conducted environmental contamination assessment, sediment analysis, data interpretation, and research activities related to industrial pollution.

2018

Research Assistant – Government Funded Research Project

Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements (BRiCM)

Worked as a Research Assistant on the government-funded research project titled "Environment-Friendly Clay Coagulant Aid for Industrial Effluent Treatment Plant." Contributed to environmental research, industrial wastewater treatment analysis, laboratory investigation, and sustainable pollution control approaches.

Research Interests

My work lies at the intersection of technical robustness and social impact.

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Developing sustainable and efficient treatment approaches for industrial effluents, with emphasis on pollutant removal, environmentally friendly coagulants, and cleaner production strategies.

Water & Sediment Pollution

Investigating heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and other contaminants in river water and sediments to understand pollution sources, ecological risks, and long-term environmental impacts.

Environmental Monitoring & Risk Assessment

Applying environmental monitoring, laboratory analysis, GIS, and risk-assessment approaches to evaluate industrial pollution, environmental compliance, and ecosystem health.

Publications

StatusTitle & JournalYear
in-progress

Impact of Industrial Effluent Treatment Efficiency on Downstream Sediment Quality

Environmental Science & Water Quality Management

This study investigates the influence of industrial effluent treatment efficiency on downstream river sediment quality in the Buriganga and Dhaleshwari Rivers, Bangladesh. The research examines heavy metal contamination including Cu, Cd, Pb, Cr, Zn, and Mn in water and sediment samples from industrially affected regions.

The study demonstrates the relationship between inefficient effluent treatment systems and downstream sediment contamination, highlighting the ecological risks associated with persistent heavy metal accumulation. Statistical analyses including Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and Bray–Curtis cluster analysis were applied to identify contamination patterns and industrial pollution impacts.

Research focus: Industrial effluent treatment, heavy metal contamination, sediment quality assessment, river pollution, and sustainable wastewater management.

N/A
published

Environment-friendly clay coagulant aid for wastewater treatment

Applied Water Science (Springer Nature)

Authors: Sharmin Sultana, B. Karmaker, A.S.M. Saifullah, M. Galal Uddin, and M. Moniruzzaman.

This peer-reviewed research article investigates an environment-friendly clay-based coagulant aid for improving wastewater treatment efficiency. The study focuses on sustainable wastewater management by evaluating the application of natural clay materials for industrial effluent treatment.

Journal: Applied Water Science, Volume 12, Article 1–10 (2022).
DOI: 10.1007/s13201-021-01540-z

2022
in-progress

Coupled Assessment of Industrial Effluent Quality and River Sediment Contamination to Inform Pollution Control Priorities

Environmental Science & Pollution Management

This research proposes a coupled assessment framework integrating industrial effluent quality, river water quality, and sediment contamination to identify pollution control priorities. The study evaluates physicochemical parameters, heavy metals, water quality indices, sediment contamination indices, and risk-based prioritization approaches.

The findings highlight industrial mixing zones as critical pollution hotspots, where contaminants such as Cr, Cd, Ni, Pb, Cu, and Zn contribute to elevated ecological risks. The study emphasizes source-specific pollution control, sediment monitoring, and sustainable river management strategies.

Research focus: Industrial wastewater management, river sediment contamination, heavy metal pollution, ecological risk assessment, and environmental monitoring.

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Conference Participated

Recent speaking engagements and workshop contributions.

No conferences available

Honors & Awards

Recognition for academic excellence and research contributions.

University Academic Genius Award

Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Bangladesh

2023

National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship

Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh

2019

Talent Pool Scholarship

Government of Bangladesh

2006

Shapla Cub Award

Bangladesh Scouts

2005

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