Munima Haque, PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. Munima Haque is currently serving as an Associate Professor in Biotechnology program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, BRAC University. Dr. Munima received her Ph.D. from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), IL, USA and M.S. from Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL, USA). She has over 17 years of teaching experience in in USA and Bangladesh Universities. Dr. Haque’s postdoctoral research was in biomedical engineering (nanotechnology), and her PhD research works in Biological Engineering (nanoscale characterization of corn protein). Dr. Haque is skilled in Nanomaterials, Health Physics, Cancer Biology, Bio nanotechnology, Nuclear Radiation Physics, Radiation Biotechnology. She has ~ 42 publications (37 international, 5 national) in journals and conference proceedings. During her Postdoctoral Research at Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, UIUC, USA she worked on gene therapy, targeted drug delivery. Dr. Haque’s research also involves biological effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on human and animal biosystems, radioactivity in air water soil ecosystems, radioactivity in nuclear medicine wastes, food irradiation biotechnology, Radioisotope waste management, micro & nanoplastic pollution in ecosystems characterization and bioremediations, Radon concentration monitoring in environment, Radioisotope accumulation and testing in nuclear power plants, toxic materials measurement and health risk assessment, Dosimetry for radiotherapy treatment, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric risk factors and health issues, biomedical data sciences. She is life member of Bangladesh Medical Physics Society and Bangladesh Physical Society, members of SARI radiation and GNOBB.
Address
Level: 4, Room: 4G43
Kha-224 Merul Badda
Dhaka 1212. Bangladesh
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Education
+–Institution Name
Name of Exam
Results
Dissertation/Thesis Title
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Urbana, IL, USA
Ph. D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Concentration: Biological Engineering and Biophysics
GPA: 3.86/4.0 Ph.D. program
A colloidal science approach to characterize the nanoscale aggregation behavior of corn protein zein
Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale, IL, USA
M.S. in Physics Concentration: Nuclear Radiation Physics
GPA: 3.64/4.0
Surface Cluster Model for cluster and alpha radioactivity
Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
M. Sc. In Physics Concentration: Nuclear Physics
First class 1st position (combined: Nuclear Physics & Solid State Physics Group)
A study of the elastic α–scattering from 32,34S and the molecular resonances
Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
B. Sc. (honors) in Physics Minor: Mathematics and Statistics
First class 2nd position
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Publications
+–Selected Publications
Book Chapters
Quamruzzaman, M., Haque, M., Haque, S., & Das, U. C. (2021). Electromagnetic radiation from cell phones used in Dhaka city. In Y.-D. Zhang, T. Senjyu, C. SO–IN, & A. Joshi (Eds.), Smart Trends in Computing and Communications: Proceedings of SmartCom 2020 (pp. 147–157). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5224-3_14
Journals
Kabir, M. R., Haque, M., Roy, R., Setu, S. P., & Huda, M. M. (2020). Factors affecting the survival time of cancer patient: a hospital registry-based study. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences, 14(2), 7817–7824. https://www.proquest.com/openview/1be77b813f2ba9b1e2f2ef18865deaf0/1?pq-...
Haque, M. (2019). Nano Fabrics in the 21st century: A review. Asian Journal of Nanoscience and Materials, 2(2), 131–148. http://www.ajnanomat.com/article_81050.html
Haque, M., Quamruzzaman, M., & Haque, S. (2018). Survey of EMF emitted by domestic appliances in Dhaka. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 13(18), 4976–4986. http://www.arpnjournals.org/jeas/research_papers/rp_2018/jeas_0918_7293.pdf
Shaheed, S., Haque, M., & Haider, R. (2018). Conservative management of single fetal demise in twin pregnancy in Dhaka Bangladesh: A case report. Dhaka Central International Medical College Journal, 5(2), 105–111. https://dcimch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/july18vol5no2.pdf
Haque, M., & Ferdous, M. J. (2017). Transfer of natural radionuclides from soil to plants in savar Dhaka. Spanish Journal of Soil Science, 7(2), 133–145. https://doi.org/10.3232/SJSS.2017.V7.N2.05
Haque, M., & Quamruzzaman, M. (2017). Survey of EMF emitted from air conditioners and switchboards in electrical and electronic engineering laboratories of Southeast University Bangladesh. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 17(2), 35–41.
Haque, M., & Quamruzzaman, M. (2016). Health effects of EMF emitted from cell phones used by students of Southeast University in Bangladesh. Southeast University Journal of Science and Engineering, 10(1), 28–38. https://seu.edu.bd/seujse/vol_10_no_1_jun_2016.php
Sharmin, A. Al, & Haque, M. (2016). Susceptible factors of type-2 diabetes in a population of Bangladesh. Universal Journal of Public Health, 4(1), 38–45. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujph.2016.040106
Quamruzzaman, M., Haque, M., Ahmed, F., & Zaman, M. S. (2015). Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) near high voltage transmission line: A case study. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Physics, 7(1 SE-Short Notes), 66–68. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjmp.v7i1.25261
Quamruzzaman, M., & Haque, M. (2014). Non ionizing radiation (NIR), its harmful effects especially from mobile/cell phone and towers. Southeast University Journal of Science and Engineering, 8(1–2), 34–39.
Kulsharova, G. K., Lee, M. B., Cheng, F., Haque, M., Choi, H., Kim, K., O’Brien, W. D., & Liu, G. L. (2013). In vitro and in vivo imaging of peptide-encapsulated polymer nanoparticles for cancer biomarker activated drug delivery. IEEE Transactions on Nanobioscience, 12(4), 304–310. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNB.2013.2274781
Quamruzzaman, M., & Haque, M. (2012). Survey studies on effects of electromagnetic fields on living system and environment in Bangladesh. Southeast University Journal of Science and Engineering, 6(6), 23–33.
Conferences
Quamruzzaman, M., & Haque, M. (2012, December 28). Epidemiological survey of people working in EMF field exposed to high frequency. Proceedings of the Global Engineering, Science and Technology Conference.
Haque, M., Reichstein, I., Hooshyar, M., & Malik, F. (2005). Energy-density functional Approach to Fission, Cluster, and Alpha Radioactivity. Proceedings of XXIX International Workshop in Condensed Matter Theories, International Institute for Advanced Studies, 21.
Technical Report
Improved radiation dosimetry/risk estimates to facilitate environmental management of plutonium-contaminated sites” Scott, Bobby R.; Tokarskaya, Z.B.; Zhuntova, G.V.; Belyaeva, Z.D.; Osovets, S.V.; Syrchikov, V.; Okladnikova, N.D.; Khokhryakov, V.F.; Haque, Munima. Office of Science (BER), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) project final report, USA 14 December 2007. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274078803_Improved_Radiation_DosimetryRisk_Estimates_to_Facilitate_Environmental_Management_of_Plutonium-Contaminated_Sites
Preprint
Mim, H.; Haque, M.; Promon, S.K. Neural Implants: A Review Of Current Trends And Future Perspectives. Preprints 2022, 2022020050 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202202.0050.v1).
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Professional Activities
+–Position
Institution Name
Department/Discipline
Duration
Associate Professor (Full-time)
BRAC University
Biotechnology Program, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MNS)
16th May 2022- present
Assistant Professor (Part-time)
BRAC University
Biotechnology Program, Department of MNS
July 2020-May 2022
Research Fellow (Honorary)
Relevant Science and Technology Society Bangladesh (RSTS)
October 2016-May 2022
Assistant Professor (Full time)
Southeast University
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
May 2010-Sept 2016
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory (MNTL)
January 2009-January 2010
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
January 2006-December 2008
Graduate Research Associate
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Computational Radiation Biology Group
Summer 2005
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
Department of Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering (NPRE)
August 2004-December 2005
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA
Department of Physics
August 2001-July 2004
Lecturer (Full-time)
Khulna University of Science and Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh
Department of Physics
April 2001-August 2001
Lecturer (part-time)
Rajshahi University of Science and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Department of Physics
February 2001– April 2001
University Administrative Services
1. Member, Self-Assessment Committee (PSAC), B.Sc. and M.S. in Biotechnology Programs, The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Department of Mathematics & Natural Sciences (MNS), School of Data and Sciences (SDS), BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. March 2022-present
2. Chairperson (Acting), Department of EEE and department of ETE, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh July-August 2013. Responsible for day to day smoothly functioning of the two departments EEE and ETE. In addition, provide assistance with the EEE department faculty team in the academic preparation and proper functioning of the required theory courses, experimental laboratories, departmental infrastructure for the then upcoming UGC accreditation for EEE program. The B.Sc. in EEE program obtained UGC approval and accreditation soon after this.
3. Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh May 2013-October 2014. Responsible with the 11 member IQAC team to prepare and implement modern methods of teaching, learning and examination guidelines in various disciplines all campus, arrange for feedback responses from students and faculty members for quality-related institution processes, all campus mid-term and final exam venue invigilation and provide feedback report, and prepare focused annual quality assurance report (AQARs) for submission to Vice Chancellor on the quality.
4. Convener of the seminar/workshop organizing committee for the EEE, CSE and ETE departments, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Summer 2011-Fall 2015. Responsible for organizing seminars, inviting noted academic personalities as a speaker, budget allocations, overall seminar setup and processing.
5. Convener of the Admission test committee for the B.Sc. in EEE, CSE and ETE programs, Southeast University, March 2012-Spring 2016. In charge of question paper setting, invigilation of admission exams, grading exam scripts and finalizing results.
6. Member, question moderation committee, depts. of EEE & ETE, Southeast University, Summer 2013-Spring 2016. Responsible with the team for moderating questions of faculties for mid-terms and final examinations.
7. Member of Institute of Research & Training (IRT), Southeast University, Summer 2014-Spring 2016.
8. Member of the In-house research works on Open Credit System qualitative & quantitative analysis “Introduction of OCS system at Southeast University”.TEACHING PREPARATION
1. Workshop for 21st century biology education. Participated in a one-week workshop on bridging mathematics, computing, and quantitative science with biology for undergraduate education organized by National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA during July 22-28, 2007.
2. Center for teaching excellence and CTEN workshops. Attended several workshops offered by center for teaching excellence (CTE) and the college teaching effectiveness network (CTEN), UIUC, USA related to effective teaching. Some of them are: Test construction workshop, CTEN teaching a course on your own, IEF and ICEF workshop, CTEN effective online teaching, CTE microteaching, CTE getting your syllabus ready for next semester, CTE clicker technology, TA orientation, International ITA orientation during the periods 2005-2009.
3. ACES Teaching College Course. The Teaching College Course is a 10-week faculty development program that is designed to assist the University faculty members and selected merit graduate students at the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA in designing and delivering effective instruction during the period August- December 2006.
4. Charm School, Spring 2009. The Technology Entrepreneur Center’s (TEC's) Spring Charm School included the following topics: academic business travel & international business etiquette, business communication & writing, the art of public speaking , business lunch etiquette , how to handle difficult conversations, and life plan. I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL, USA on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
RESEARCH TRAINING
1. Participated in the Global Enterprise for Micro-Mechanics and Molecular Medicine (GEM4) summer school an extensive course based on lectures offered by top researchers from USA in this field and lab work in four different research labs on campus for cellular biology, molecular biology, nano fabrication, and enabling technology during June 8 - 19, 2009 at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC), IL, USA.
2. Participated in the Nano Bio-photonics Summer School: an extensive summer school based on Principles of Nano-Biophotonics, Technology and methods of investigation, Current research (e.g. biomolecular sensing, nanoprobes, nonlinear microscopy, nanoscopy, nanoplasmonics) by leading speakers from USA. It consisted of 10 days: 4 hours of lectures per day, 4 hours of laboratory and computing per day on during 1-12 June, 2009 at UIUC, USA.
3. Participated in the Center for Cellular Mechanics summer hands-on course on cell mechano-sensitivity: an extensive course based on lectures offered by top researchers in this field and lab work in research labs on campus for cell mechanics and cellular nano-devices during July 30 - August 3, 2007 at UIUC, USA.
4. Participated and presented in the Joint ICTP-KFAS Conference on Nanotechnology for Biological and Biomedical Applications: a 1 week conference by leading researchers from around the globe to share their work and to derive synergy during 10-14 October, 2011 at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy.
5. Taken lab courses MCB 253 (Experimental techniques in cellular biology) and MCB 301 (Experimental Microbiology) at UIUC, USA as a training for properly performing the experiments in research.
6. Participated in the workshop for successful installation, calibration and running of a LINAC at the Delta clinic, Dhaka, Bangladesh led by a specialized team (N. Suntharalingam, Emeritus Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, USA; Prof. Foiz Khan, Dept. of Radiology, Univ. of Minnesota; Leroy J. Humphries, Founder & President, Radiation Measuring Instrumentation & Accessories for Radiation Oncology, Nashville, TN, USA) in Jan-Feb 2001. The LINAC accelerator is being used for treating cancer, and acid burns.
7. Attended fifty-one international and national (in USA, Italy, Bangladesh, and online) conferences and workshops which enhanced my experience and exposure to cutting edge research in engineering and science related to my research field: biophysics, biotechnology, radiation health physics, nanotechnology, biological modeling, and biomedical imaging during 1996-2021.RESEARCH SKILLS
• Instruments: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Phase contrast inverted microscope, fluorescent microscope, Particle sizer instruments (dynamic light scattering), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), plasma devices, vacuum chambers, UV Spectrophotometer, ellipsometer, profilometer, ebeam/thermal evaporator, NanoTech atomic layer deposition, sputterer, mask aligner, electron microscopes, Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), spinner, centrifuge instruments and ultrasonicators.
• Biolab skills: bio-hood, mammalian cell culture, human cancer cells culture, experimental techniques in cellular biology and molecular biology, microscope observations, micro-well plate reader, class 100 and 1000 cleanroom use, biosafety level-2 bionanotechnology complex access for experimentations. Had access to user facility at HMNTL, the BioNanotechnology Laboratory (BNL), UIUC, USA which provided 24/7 access to a Biosafety Level 2 facility with all the tools to conduct research experiments at the interface of biology and micro and nanotechnology, also suitable for research with infectious agents or biological research classified at BSL2.
Software proficiency: SPSS, R, MATLAB, Mathematica, Maple, LABVIEW.Other Co-curricular Activities
- Served in the IN GEAR (International Network of Global Educational Activities in Rural Schools) program, an educational outreach service that promotes multicultural understanding and global thinking among local school children at Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale, IL, USA 2001-2004. Drove over to participate and educate over 10 schools in IL, USA for promoted Science education (general science, physics, astronomy) and Bangladeshi culture in IL schools.
- Vice President, Finance, International Student Council (ISC), Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale, IL, USA 2002-2003. ISC is the umbrella organization of over 25 international student organizations on campus at SIU including Bangladeshi, Latin American, Japanese, Malaysian, Chinese, Iranian, Korean, Nepalese, Indian, African, Asian American etc. student associations.
- College of ACES graduate student representative to the University Librarians Student Advisory Committee (ULSAC), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA 2007-2008.
- Mentoring for undergraduate students: Served as a mentor in the professional development and leadership skills in engineering through mentoring ENG 199W course, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA: served as a graduate mentor to total three undergraduate women students. Developed skills in mentoring for women in engineering with specific regard to development of positive relationships and professional roles during Fall semesters 2006 and 2008.
- Department advisory committee, elected as the only female student representative (both undergrad and graduate levels) 1996-1997, and elected student member in 1997-1998, Physics Society, Physics Department, Rajshahi University.
- Served in the IN GEAR (International Network of Global Educational Activities in Rural Schools) program, an educational outreach service that promotes multicultural understanding and global thinking among local school children at Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale, IL, USA 2001-2004. Drove over to participate and educate over 10 schools in IL, USA for promoted Science education (general science, physics, astronomy) and Bangladeshi culture in IL schools.
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Courses Taught
+–Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Medical Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineering/Electronics
Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
Health Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Nuclear Technology and Security
Electrical Microcomputer Control Systems and Engineering applications
Technical Systems Management courses
Modern Physics
Optics
Mechanics
Physics I: Mechanics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves & Oscillations
Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics
English for Engineers
Physics in Architecture
General PhysicsTeaching & supervision of Physics and Engineering undergraduate labs (also lab development including purchasing new equipment and setup new experiments)
Astronomy (Astronomy observations) labs. This lab is part of the University core-curriculum courses. Astronomy lab consists of both indoor (computer simulation programs) and outdoor (Sky observation with the aid of telescope) activities.
Electrical Microcomputer Control Systems Lab
Internship
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Conferences, Talks, and Speaking Engagements
+–1. “Problematic/Excessive phone, computer, and online use among Bangladeshi Nationals amid COVID-19: the role of psychological well-being and pandemic related factors” Munima Haque, Md. Kamrul Hossain, Quamruzzaman Mohammad, Md. Shohag Hossain. International Conference on Physics-2022 (ICP 2022) 19-21 May 2022. Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
2. “Epidemiological Survey on the Adverse Effects of High Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Living Systems and Environment from Various Sources, specifically from Cellphone and Cell Towers” Munima Haque, M. Quamruzzaman, Md. Shohag Hossain, Muhammad Abdur Raihan. “International Conference on Electronics and Informatics 2021 (ICEI 2021) 27-28 November 2021. Bangladesh Electronics Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
3. “Health Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation from Cell Phone and Towers: It’s Present Scenario in Bangladesh” Dr. Munima Haque, Dr. M. Quamruzzaman, Md. Shohag Hossain. National Conference on Physics 6-7 August, 2021 Bangladesh Physical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
4. “Effects of electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone and towers: It’s present status in Bangladesh” M. Quamruzzaman, S. Haque, M. Haque; National Conference on Physics 2019, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh 07-09 February 2019. Oral presentation
5. “Radiation from mobile phone and towers: Its effects on human and environment” M. Quamruzzaman, S. Haque, M. Haque; International Conference on Electronics and ICT, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, 25-26 November 2018. Poster presentation
6. “Targeted drug delivery for cancer cells using hybrid nanocarriers” M. Haque, G. L. Liu; International Conference of Genomics, Nanotechnology and Bioengineering 2017, North South University, Dhaka, 14-16 May, 2017. Poster presentation
7. M. Haque, M. Quamruzzaman; International Conference on Physics, Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka, March 10-12, 2016. Oral presentation
8. M. Haque, M. Quamruzzaman; 2nd International Conference on Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology and Imaging (ICMPROI-2014), Bangladesh Medical Physics Society, Bangabondhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 20-22, 2014. Oral presentation
9. “Non Ionizing Radiation (NIR), its harmful effects especially from mobile/cell phone and towers” M. Quamruzzaman, M.Haque; National Conference on Electronics for Digital Society, held on 26th June 2014, Bangladesh Electronics Society, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
10. “Epidemiological survey of people working in EMF field” M.Haque, M. Quamruzzaman; BPS International Conference on Physics for Energy and Environment, held on 6-8 March 2014, Bangladesh Physical Society, Atomic Energy Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
11. “Environmental changes due to technological development” M. Haque, M. Quamruzzaman; BAS-TWAS ROCASA Workshop on Initiatives in Science Education, Research and Capacity Building, held on 14-15 September 2013, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
12. “Targeted cancer therapy for breast and prostate cancer cells using hybrid nanocarriers” Munima Haque, G. Logan Liu; International Bose Conference-2013, held on 4th February 2013, at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral presentation
13. “Effects of electromagnetic field on environment and living systems” M. Quamruzzaman, Munima Haque; International Bose Conference-2013, held on 4th February 2013, at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Poster presentation
14. “Epidemiological survey of people working in EMF field exposed to high frequency” M. Quamruzzaman, and M. Haque. Global International conference for engineering, science and technology, held on 28-29 December, 2012 at Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2012 Oral presentation
15. “Effect of non-ionizing radiation on environment” Md. Quamruzzaman, Munima Haque; Bangladesh Physical Society the International Conference on Physics of Today, Dhaka, Bangladesh: March 15-17, 2012. Oral presenation
16. “A statistical approach to validate causal relationship existent between various conventional risk factors responsible for occurrence of cancer” Munima Haque, Ms. Tanzilah Noor Shabnam, Dr. Habibullah Talukder, Dr. Md. Quamruzzaman, Dr. Mohammad Ali Asgar; Bangladesh Physical Society the International Conference on Physics of Today, Dhaka, Bangladesh: March 15-17, 2012. Poster presentation
17. “Biomarker enzyme activated cancer drug delivery via hybrid nanocarriers” M. Haque, G. Logan Liu; Joint ICTP-KFAS Conference on Nanotechnology for Biological and Biomedical Applications, Trieste, Italy: October 10-14, 2011. Poster presentation
18. Electromagnetic hyper sensitivity: a case study. M. Quamruzzaman and M. Haque. Bangladesh Electronic Society Conference, 19th May, 2010, AECD, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Oral and abstract
19. “Enhanced diagnostic imaging and high precision gene therapy of mesothelioma using nontoxic nanocarriers” M. Haque, G. Logan Liu; Radiation Research Society (RRS) annual meeting, Savannah, Georgia, USA: October 3-7, 2009. Poster presentation
20. “Targeted cancer drug delivery using hybrid nanocapsules” M. Haque, G. Logan Liu; Imaging at Illinois Workshop; Beckman Institute, UIUC, IL, USA: October 1, 2009. Poster presentation
21. “Novel approach to cancer therapy: targeted drug delivery by hybrid nanocarriers” M. Haque; MNTL internal research symposium, MNTL, UIUC, IL, USA: September 19, 2009. Oral presentation
22. “Biomarker enzyme activated breast and prostate cancer drug delivery via hybrid nanocarriers” M. Haque, F. Cheng, K. Kim, H. Choi, G. L. Liu; Center for Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology (CAPN) workshop at Illinois; MNTL, UIUC, USA: August 31- September 1, 2009. Poster presentation
23. “Global practices in C-14 monitoring in nuclear power plants” M. Haque, D. W. Miller; Health Physics Society 54th Annual meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota: July 12-16, 2009. Oral presentation
24. “Enhanced diagnostic imaging and high precision gene therapy of mesothelioma using nontoxic nanocarriers” M. Haque, G. Logan Liu; International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma: Omni Shoreham Hotel, in Washington, DC. June 25-27, 2009. Poster presentation
25. “Biomarker enzyme activated cancer drug delivery via hybrid nanocapsules” M. Haque, F. Cheng, K. Kim, H. Choi, G. L. Liu; GEM4 summer school; MNTL, UIUC, USA: June 8-19, 2009. Poster and oral
26. “Nanoscale aggregation of corn protein: A colloidal approach” M. Haque, K. D. Bhalerao, H. Nguyen; CNST Nanotechnology Workshop; MNTL and Beckman, UIUC, IL, USA. September 4-5, 2008. Poster presentation
27. “Analysis of C-14 accumulation at nuclear facilities” M. Haque, D. Miller, Health Physics Society 52nd Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA: July 8-12, 2007. Oral presentation
28. “Deducing the structure of corn prolamin: a thermodynamic approach” M. Haque, K. D. Bhalerao, H. Nguyen; 2007 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota: June 17-20, 2007. Presentation
29. “Biological nanotechnology applied to zein” M. Haque, K. D. Bhalerao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Engineering Open House (EOH), Digital Computer Laboratory, UIUC, 2007. Poster
30. “Nanomaterials from corn” M. Haque, G. Nistala, Q. Wang, G. W. Padua, K. D. Bhalerao; Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion, Dallas, Texas, USA. June 5-7, 2006. Poster
31. “Dynamics of non-linear soft x-ray emission from a plasma discharge-driven hydride target”: Miley, George H. Miley, Yang Yang, Michael Romer, Munima Haque, Ian Percel, Andrei Lipson, Heinz Hora; American Physical Society (APS), APS March Meeting, March 13-17, 2006. Presentation
32. “Basic research results that do not support the BEIR VII report conclusions regarding the linear-no-threshold risk hypothesis” Bobby R. Scott, Munima Haque, and Jenni Di Palma; 9th International Conference on Environmental Mutagens, San Francisco, USA. Sept.3-8, 2005. Poster -
Awards, Honors
+–1. “Best Presentation Award” for the oral presentation for the research paper “Epidemiological Survey on the Adverse Effects of High Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Living Systems and Environment from Various Sources, specifically from Cellphone and Cell Towers” Munima Haque, M. Quamruzzaman, Md. Shohag Hossain, Muhammad Abdur Raihan. “International Conference on Electronics and Informatics 2021 (ICEI 2021)”, 27-28 November 2021. Bangladesh Electronics Society, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. “Graduate Teacher Certificate” award, 2009, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA.
3. “Steve Harris Outstanding Treasurer Award” for the work performance as the Vice President (Finance) of International Student Council, SIUC in 2003: an award given juried over annually by the Student Development amongst over 410 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) in SIUC, USA.
4. “University Award” for obtaining highest grades in the M.Sc. results from Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.
5. Scholarship from Rajshahi University for pursuing M.Sc. in Physics at Rajshahi University, Physics department, Bangladesh.
6. Higher Secondary Board Scholarship for pursuing undergraduate studies (B.Sc. in Physics, Honors) in Physics Department, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. -
Membership
+–1. Life member: Bangladesh Medical Physics Society
2. Life member: Bangladesh Physical Society
3. Life member: Bangladesh Association of Women Scientists
4. Life member: American Alumni Association, Bangladesh
5. Member: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World – OWSD
6. Member: Scientists for Accurate Radiation Information (SARI)
7. Member: American Association for the Advancement of Science
8. Member: Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists GNOBB -
Research Areas/Interests
+–A brief synopsis of Dr. Haque’s contributions and the future plans for research are depicted.
a) Nanobiotechnology: Nano biomaterials/nanomaterials characterizations/properties and bio applications. Nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery: this project aims for using a novel biodegradable polymer drug nanocarrier that can deliver the medical drug near diseased cancer cells and the extracellular matrix.
b) Radiation Biotechnology consists of biological effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on human and animal biosystems, radioactivity in air water soil ecosystems, radioactivity in nuclear medicine wastes, food irradiation biotechnology.
c) Environmental Biotechnology spans areas of works on Radioisotope waste management, micro & nanoplastic pollution in ecosystems characterization and bioremediations.
d) Health Physics & Medical Physics spans Radon concentration monitoring in environment, Radioisotope accumulation and testing in nuclear power plants, toxic materials measurement and health risk assessment; Dosimetry for radiotherapy treatment.
e) Biomedical Data Sciences research revolves around data from biological and medical sciences for computational and biostatistical analysis.Thesis Students Supervised (B.Sc.)
- “Environmental impact (soil and plant) of research reactor” Md. Kanok-Uz-Zaman, Akhtaruzzaman, Md. Hasibur Rahman, EEE 4000, Spring Semester 2016. Research (Supervisor) [Collaboration with BAEC]
- “Environmental impact (water and air) of research reactor” Md. Muslim Uddin, Md. Mizanur Rahman, EEE 4000, Spring Semester 2016. Research (Supervisor) [Collaboration with Health Physics division, BAEC]
- “Study of radiation dose measurement of different x- ray installations in Dhaka city” Azizul Haque, EEE 4000, Spring Semester 2016. Research (Supervisor)
- “Nuclear power plant and radioactive waste management” Md. Shakhawat Hossain Akandh, EEE 4000, Fall Semester 2015. Research (Supervisor)
- “Geothermal energy and it’s prospects in Bangladesh” Shahriar Hossen, Amrit Saha, EEE 4000, Fall Semester 2015. Research (Supervisor)
- “Biomedical imaging prospect in Bangladesh” Kazi Naima Nusrat, Md Saiful Islam Khandokar, EEE 4000, Fall Semester 2015. Research (Supervisor)
- “Cell phone: health effects of electromagnetic field” Asha Pall, Amina Naznin, EEE 4000, Fall Semester 2015. Research (Supervisor)
- “Radon & its adverse health effects” Md. Masum Omar Jashim, Magedul Hasan Sakib, ETE 4000, Summer Semester 2015. Research (Supervisor)
- “Health effects due to EMF” Saiful Ahmed Patwary, Jahidul Islam, ETE 4000, Fall Semester 2013. Research project (Supervisor)
- “Health effects due to Electromagnetic Field (EMF) on living systems and environment” Shuvadip Roy, Tanvir Ahmed, Abdullah-al-Mamun, EEE 4000, Summer 2013. Research project (Supervisor)
- “Digital marketing in Bangladesh and its future” Anik Eahsan & A.K.M. Suja Uddin, ETE, SEU, Fall Semester 2011. Research Project (Supervisor)
- “Cost & benefit analysis – a look from of information technology division of N.C.C. Bank Limited” Smriti Kona Bhowmik, ITE, SEU, Fall Semester 2010, N.C.C. Bank Limited---Internship (Co-supervisor)
- “Installation WiMax broadband internet” Md. Lokman Hossain, ITE, Southeast University (SEU), Fall semester 2010, Internship Accurate Consultant Limited---Internship (Co-supervisor)
- “WiMax modem installation & maintenance” S.M. Amanat Ullah Khan, ITE, SEU, Fall semester 2010, Accurate Consultant Limited—Internship (Co-supervisor)
- “Operation and maintenance system by base transceiver station and microwave link” S.M. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Shohag Hossain, Guljer Ahmed & Md. Roman Miah, ITE, SEU, Fall semester 2010, Babui Limited—Internship (Co-supervisor)
- “Environmental impact (soil and plant) of research reactor” Md. Kanok-Uz-Zaman, Akhtaruzzaman, Md. Hasibur Rahman, EEE 4000, Spring Semester 2016. Research (Supervisor) [Collaboration with BAEC]
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Workshop/Seminar/Conferences
+–- “Evidence of protective response of cells by low-dose ionizing radiations” Munima Haque, Bioacoustics Research Laboratory Seminar, BECKMAN Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA: November 4, 2005.
- “Thermal tolerance induced by radiation in combination with other stressors” Munima Haque, Bioacoustics Research Laboratory Seminar, BECKMAN Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA: April 5, 2005.
- “Evidence of protective response of cells by low-dose ionizing radiations” Munima Haque, Bioacoustics Research Laboratory Seminar, BECKMAN Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA: November 4, 2005.