Mezbaul Bahar

Dr. Mezbaul Bahar is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Newcastle's School of Environmental and Life Sciences, specializing in bioremediation, ecotoxicology, and environmental risk assessment. He holds a PhD in Environmental Remediation from the University of South Australia and has over two decades of experience in contamination assessment and remediation technologies.

• Current affiliation: University of Newcastle
• Previous roles: CRC CARE, University of South Australia
• International experience: Khulna University (Bangladesh), University of Tokyo

Research Interests

• Bioremediation of arsenic and PFAS
• Ecotoxicology of emerging contaminants
• Environmental forensics and risk assessment
• Soil health in contaminated environments

Recent Research Trends show a focus on microplastics-PFAS synergies, biochar applications, and soil water repellency management. His work spans laboratory studies to field implementations across Australia, Bangladesh, and Japan.

Scientific Awards

• CRC CARE top-up scholarship
• ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
• Faculty of Science Conference Assistance Grant

Collaborations span 44 countries with significant work in China, Bangladesh, and Japan. He has supervised 5 completed and 2 ongoing PhD students, securing over $3M in research funding.