Dr. Nasima Akter Mukta

Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Faculty

Faculty of Sciences and Engineering

Address

A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

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Ext: 149 || Room No# FUB-904
nasima.mukta@ewubd.edu

Academic Background

Academic Degrees
PhD in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University
Academic Certifications
An online non-credit course on 'Chemicals and Health' authorized by Johns Hopkins University and offered through Coursera, October 07, 2020.

Dr. Nasima Akter Mukta earned her PhD in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Dhaka. Her doctoral research focused on the preparation of electrospun core-sheath nanofibers from poly(lactic acid)-collagen polymers and their biomedical applications. Dr. Nasima's research interests include polymer, food, and natural product chemistry. Daffodil International University has recognized her for her scholarly publications in SCOPUS-indexed journals (2020, 2021). Dr. Nasima began her academic career in 2015, teaching chemistry-related courses. She is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at East West University. She has been actively involved in curriculum development, supervising project students, and leading student engagement in co-curricular activities. She was also awarded the Head's Award for teaching excellence in 2020 (by Daffodil International University). Additionally, she was commended by Daffodil International University for her contribution to a strategic model of comprehensive excellence and multi-assessment. approaches.

Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=h0ivMwwAAAAJ
Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57221814889
Wave of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/LHA-1060-2024
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7686-7749

Professional Experience

Academic Experiences (Teaching Area- Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry; Food Chemistry; Biochemistry, Methods of Food Analysis)

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, East west University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 03, 2024- to date.
Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, September 01, 2022- September 07, 2024.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, January 01, 2021- August 31, 2022.
Lecturer, Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, May 04, 2015- December 31, 2020.
Lecturer, Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, February 02, 2015- May 03, 2015.
Advanced Level Chemistry Teacher, 2007-2014

Industry Experience

Chemical Analyst, Kazi Firms Pvt. Ltd. (2004)

Research Interest

Polymer Chemistry
Food Chemistry
Natural Product Chemistry

Selected Publications

Hossain, S., Chowdhury, A. I., Sarwer, M. N., Akter, F., Mukta, N. A. (2025). Association between blood glucose and body mass index with dietary diversity and physical activity: a cross-sectional study on Marma tribes of Bandarban in Bangladesh, Health Science Reports, 8 (7), e71113. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71113
Hossain, S. B., Ferdous, T., Ali, Md. H., Sarwer, Md. N., Chowdhury, A. I., Mahmud, M. A., Mondal, L. R. and Mukta, N. A. (2025). Smokeless tobacco (SLT) consumption behavior and associated socio- demographic factors among Bangladeshi dental patients, Tobacco Use Insights, 18, 1179173X251347889. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179173X251347889
Mukta, N.A., Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, A.M.S., Khan, M.N., Hossain, M.S., Chowdhury, G.W., & Haque, P. (2024). PLA blended gelatine-based nanofibrous mats with enhanced hydrophobicity for soft tissue regeneration. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 48 (2), 64-76. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/03091902.2024.2379840
Mukta, N.A., Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, A.M.S., Tareq, S.M., Sajib, A.A., Bashar, M.S., & Haque, P. (2024). Effect of core–sheath bi-polymeric scaffolds fabricated from acid-soluble collagen and poly(lactic acid) derivatives on wound healing. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141 (28), e55636. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.55636
Mukta, N.A., Mustafa, A.I., Inam, A.K.M.S., Hasan, M. (2021). Physicochemical, sensory and microbial assessment of newly formulated and fortified yogurt. Carpathian Journal of Food Science & Technology, 13 (2), 64-73. 10p. https://doi.org/10.34302/crpjfst/2021.13.2.6
Hasan, M.I., Mukta, N.A., Islam, M.M., Chowdhury, A.M.S., & Ismail, M. (2020). Evaluation of fuel properties of sal (Shorea robusta) seed and its oil from their physico-chemical characteristics and thermal analysis. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 1–12. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2020.1774684

Uddin, M.M., Uddin, N., Acter1, T., Mahmud, Y., Ahmed, S., Hasan, M.J., Mim, S., Hossain, M.M., Mukta, A.A., Bari, M.L. (2019). Eco-friendly goat skin preservation: an approach for TDS, salinity reduction in tannery wastewater. Journal of Ecology & Natural Resources, 3 (5). https://doi.org/10.23880/jenr-16000182
Suzauddula, M., Miah, M.M., Mukta, N.A., Kamrul, N., Hossain, M.B. (2019). Kinetics study on dried Moringa oleifera leaves during sun drying, multi commodity solar tunnel dryer drying and oven drying. Malaysian Journal of Halal Research Journal (MJHR), 3, (1). 10.2478/mjhr-2019-0003

N. A. Mukta, S. B. Hossain, and R. I. Tazin, “Association of BMI and socio-demographic status of children with food purchasing behavior among mothers in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study,” vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 13–23, 2023. https://doi.org/10.36481/diujahs.v10i1.ndh81g50
Akter, N., Biswas, S. (2018). Mass spectrophotometric observation of the probable compounds from Taxux baccata Linn. (European Yew). Dhaka University Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, DU, 4 (2).
Akter, N., Islam, T., Zaman, M.R.U, (2016). A Simple and feasible approach to determine the fiber, moisture and ash content in konjac flour produced from local Amorphophallus konjac. DIU Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 3 (1 &2). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11948/1869

Rana, J., Ferdoush, Z., Mukta, N.A., Akter, F., Sayed, K.M.M., Monira, S.S., Rahman, A., Aziz, M.G., Tusher, T.R., & Sarker, A. (2024). Integrated Agro-waste Valorization and Biorefinery Approach: Prospects and Challenges. In: Saha, S.P., Mazumdar, D., Roy, S., Mathur, P. (eds), Agro-waste to Microbe Assisted Value Added Product: Challenges and Future Prospects, (pp 247–288). Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58025-3_12
Mukta, N.A., Islam, M.D., Dina, R.B., Haque, W., & Haque, P. (2022). Chapter Five - Radiation processed polysaccharides in food production, preservation and packaging applications. Naeem, M., Aftab, T., Khan, M.M.A. (eds), Radiation-Processed Polysaccharides, 107-154. Academic Press, ISBN 9780323856720. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85672-0.00002-7

Attended Conference (Oral)

'Fabrication and Properties of Electrospun Core-Shell Nanofibrous Scaffolds from Poly(lactic acid) and Collagen for Wound Healing Application'. International Conclave on Materials, Energy & Climate (ICMEC), 19-20 December 2022.

Granted an R&D project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on 'Preparation of film based on pectin extracted from the waste Hog plum (Spondias mombin) peel and its application for active fruits packaging' ( Investigator, Project ID: R&D-2430278, Group no. Applied Science and Engineering (ASE), GO no. 278, 2024-2025)
Granted a project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on ‘Characterization and Modification of Sal (Shorea robusta) Seed Oil for the Preparation of Quality Soap (Associate Investigator, 2016-2017)
Granted a project on ‘Graft co-polymerization of polyvinyl alcohol onto poly lactic acid and use of the graft co-polymer for preparation of electrospun fibers’ funded by UGC (Research Associate, 2016-2017)

Awards & Achievements

Research Publication Award in SCOPUS indexed Journals, 2020, 2021, Daffodil International University
Head's Award, 2020, Daffodil International University
Fellowship (NIST) from the Ministry of Science and Technology, 2001 and 2002.

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Affiliation Professional Membership

Life member, Bangladesh Chemical Society
Life member, Network of Instrument Technical Personnel and User Scientist of Bangladesh (NITUB)
Life member, Bangladesh Nano Society

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