Md Johir

Md Johir is a Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney. He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2015) and a Master of Engineering (2009) from the same institution, along with a BSc in Civil Engineering from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh (2005). His work focuses on environmental engineering and chemical engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment, microalgae applications, membrane technology, and sustainable resource recovery.

Key research themes include

• Optimizing anaerobic membrane bioreactors for organic wastewater treatment and GHG reduction
• Investigating microalgae-derived biolubricants for renewable energy applications
• Advancing microplastics analysis in industrial laundries
• Developing hydrogel-based atmospheric water harvesting systems for arid regions
• Exploring metal recovery from e-waste via hybrid extraction processes

His recent publications emphasize trends in sustainable water treatment, carbon capture, and nanomaterials for environmental applications. Collaborations span institutions like Sydney Water Corporation and JHC Infrastructure Pty Ltd. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his funded research includes grants from the NSW Small Business Innovation & Research program and industry partnerships.

His academic contributions are integrated with practical projects such as stormwater management innovations and micropollutant removal systems. He has been involved in technology transfer for sludge conditioning and solar-powered water treatment pilots.