Azam Research Group / Water Energy Food Climate Nexus Lab

Returning to graduate school after years in industry, navigating personal loss, and balancing rigorous academic demands, Md. Mazharul Islam’s journey is a testament to perseverance, growth, and purpose-driven ambition. His path highlights how resilience, supportive mentorship, and a strong research environment can transform challenges into meaningful achievement.

With guidance from his academic advisors, including Dr. Hossain Azam, Mazharul successfully earned his second Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Water & Environmental) from the University of the District of Columbia—marking a significant milestone in his professional and research career.

🔗 Read the full story here:
https://www.udc.edu/news/2025/12/from-opportunity-to-achievement-md-mazharul-islams-graduate-story

Final Call for Papers
Conference: "National Conference on Environmental Reforms: Necessity and the Way Forward"

Organized by: Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) In association with Universities, research institutions, and pro-environment organizations and networks in Bangladesh

Date: January 9–10, 2026

Venue: Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), Khamarbari Road, Farmgate, Dhaka 1215

Papers are invited for presentation at the conference on the above themes. Submissions may be written in either Bangla or English. Papers should focus on Bangladesh’s environmental reform needs, but may include comparative or international insights where relevant.

Submission Schedule:
• December 25, 2025: Abstract submission (maximum 400 words)
• December 27, 2025: Notification of abstract acceptance
• December 31, 2025: Full paper submission (maximum 10,000 words)

Submission Contacts:

A) For Authors Residing in Bangladesh:
Prof. Dr. Shahidul Islam
Convener, Expert Session Sub-Committee
Email: [email protected], CC: [email protected]

B) For Authors Residing Outside Bangladesh:
Dr. Md. Khalequzzaman
Co-Convener, Conference Preparation Committee
Email: [email protected]

Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gV-XRM8D

UDC Civil Engineering: Sudhir Yadav MSc Thesis Defense (Monday, December 15, 2025 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. EST, Room 212-Dean’s Conference Room, Building 42)

University of the District of Columbia (UDC) MSc Research Defense (Water-Energy-Food-Climate Nexus Lab): “Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Commercial-Scale Hydroponics and Aquaponics Farms in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Area”
Student: Sudhir Yadav, Graduate Student, UDC
Advisors: Dr. Hossain Azam, P.E. (UDC), Dr. Sheikh Mokhlesur Rahman (BUET), Mr. Elshan Bal (Greenway Farms), Mr. Ryan Pierce (Fresh Impact Farms) and Ms. Anna Timberlake (Fresh Impact Farms)
UDC Thesis Committee: Dr. Hossain Azam, P.E.; Dr. Pradeep Behera, PhD, P.E.; Dr. Bryan Higgs, PhD
Civil Engineering, SEAS and Water-Energy-Food-Climate Nexus Lab (Azam Research Group) of UDC invites you to join MSc Research Defense Presentation of Sudhir Yadav at Building 42, Room 212 M (Dean’s Conference Room), 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. EST.
Please see the details in the flyer below. You are welcome to listen and join Sudhir’s exciting work on life cycle assessment (LCA) of commercial-scale hydroponics and aquaponics farms.

University of the District of Columbia (UDC) MSc Research Defense (Water-Energy-Food-Climate Nexus Lab): “Lessons Learned from a Pilot-Scale inDENSE Application: Improving High-Rate Contact-Stabilization Performance and Capacity”

Student: Maria Camila Mendoza Ramirez, Graduate Student, UDC

Advisors: Dr. Hossain Azam, PhD, P.E. (UDC); Dr. Haydee De Clippeleir, PhD (DC Water); Dr. Nam Ngo, PhD (DC Water)

Civil Engineering, SEAS and Water-Energy-Food-Climate Nexus Lab (Azam Research Group) of UDC invites you to join MSc Research Defense Presentation of Maria Camila Mendoza Ramirez at Building 42, Room 212 M (Dean’s Conference Room), 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. EST.

Please see the details in the flyer below. You are welcome to join Maria’s exciting work on pilot-scale inDENSE application to improve high-rate contact-stabilization performance and capacity for wastewater industry.

Throwback: Azam Research Group at WEFTEC 2025

Azam Research Group (ARG) is honored to attend WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, from Monday, September 29 to Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Led by Dr. Hossain M Azam.

WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the largest annual water quality event in North America, bringing together professionals for advanced education, training, and collaboration.

ARG gratefully acknowledges the Water Environment Federation for awarding scholarships to its students (WEF InFLOW, WEF Operator Scholarship, and WEF Communication Scholarship), DC Water for supporting student presentations (with special thanks to Dr. Khoa Nam Ngo and Dr. Haydee De Clippeleir), and the National Science Foundation (special thanks to Dr. Higgs) for funding conference travel and participation.

The group looks forward to engaging with colleagues, collaborators, and the broader water community at WEFTEC 2025.

ISBM (International Society of Bangladesh-Affiliated Microbiologists) is organizing the ISBM International E-Conference 2025 on September 6–7, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday), to be held virtually from 9:30 AM–1 PM (US-EST) and 7:30–11 PM (Bangladesh time). ISBM is a voluntary, nonprofit, and nonpolitical organization of microbiology professionals, registered and headquartered in Maryland, USA. Additionally, it strives to provide training, mentoring, and organize various professional development programs to enhance foundational skills required to succeed as a student and early career professional.

The theme of this year’s conference is: “Microbiome: Health and Diseases.” The program will feature plenary lectures, scientific sessions, 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competitions for BSc, MS, PhD, and Post-Doctoral researchers, and awards for outstanding presentations.

Dr Tahmid Ahmed, Executive Director, icddr,b will grace the occasion as the keynote speaker. World renowned scientist Professor Dr Rita Colwell, will be present as the Chief Patron. Esteemed scientists from different parts of the world will share their research. Don’t miss this opportunity to display your research on this international platform.

🔹 Registration deadline: Sept 05, 2025
Registration ink:
https://lnkd.in/ewM4wBPs


Registration fees:
Professionals: 500 BDT / 25 USD
Students & post-Docs: 200 BDT / 10 USD

The conference will cover a broad range of scopes, including clinical microbiology, environmental and food microbiology, veterinary microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical microbiology, cancer biology, immunology, virology, antimicrobial resistance, bioinformatics, and genomics.
Please find the attached flyers for more details.