SADIA SIKDER
Lecturer
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Department of Environmental Science
Faculty of Science & Technology (FST)
sadia.sikder@bup.edu.bd
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF
PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216
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Overview
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Education
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Publication
Research Activites
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Awards
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Course Taught
Biography
Sadia Sikder earned both her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees in Environmental Science from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) with outstanding academic achievements. She is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science at Bangladesh University of Professionals.Before joining BUP, she worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management at Daffodil International University, where she gained valuable teaching and research experience. Her research interests lie in the fields of waste management and waste minimization, wastewater treatment, and renewable energy.Sadia Sikder is committed to advancing environmental research, with a particular focus on sustainable waste management solutions and innovative approaches to wastewater treatment. Her contributions to the field are reflected in her research endeavors, aiming to promote sustainable environmental practices.
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Education
S.S.C, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নূর মোহাম্মদ পাবলিক কলেজ
H.S.C, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নূর মোহাম্মদ পাবলিক কলেজ
Honors, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
Masters, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
H.S.C, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নূর মোহাম্মদ পাবলিক কলেজ
Honors, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
Masters, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Journal Publication
1. Sikder, S. and Rahman, Md. M., 2023. Efficiency of microbial fuel cell in wastewater (municipal, textile and tannery) treatment and bioelectricity production. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 100421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100421
2. Islam, Md. N., Toha, M., Sikder, S., Khan, A.-S. and Rahman, Md. M. (2023). Explore the linkage of occupational respiratory symptoms on the demographics and lifestyle of poultry workers in local chicken retail markets in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 8, 100544–100544. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100544
3. Sikder, S., Toha, M., Anik, A. H., Sultan, M. B., Alam, M., Parvin, F. and Tareq, S. M. (2024). A comprehensive review on the fate and impact of antibiotic residues in the environment and public health: A special focus on the developing countries. Water Environment Research, 96(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.10987
4. Toha, M., Rahman, R-Rafiul., Sikder, S., Akbor, Md. A. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Tracking of microplastics distribution patterns and their
5. Sikder, S., Toha, M., Rahman, M. M., and Sikder, M. H. (2024). Efficiency of microbial desalination cells in treating wastewater, desalinating saltwater, and generating bioelectricity in Bangladesh. RSC Advances, 14(52), 38547–38559. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ra06317a
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Conference Papers
1. 3rd International Conference on Green Sustainable Technology and Management ICGSTM2024 arrange by INTI, Malaysia (Attended the conference as a presenter.)
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Books
1. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Md.
2. Rahman, Md. M., Toha, M. and Sikder, S. (2024). Micro/ Pollution from Landfill Sites: A Comprehensive Review on the Formation, Distribution, Effects and Potential Mitigation. Springer Water, 01, 247–265. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52633-6_10
3. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). An Overview on Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics and Its Impacts on Environment and Human Health. Springer Water, 01, 135–155. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52633-6_5
4.
5. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Municipal Solid Waste Incineration: An Incredible Method for Reducing Pressures on Landfills. Springer Water, 02, 169–188. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55665-4_7
6. Sikder, S., Toha, M., Rahman, M.M. (2024). Prospective Energy Production from Incineration: A Brief Overview on Different Types of Energy Produced by Incineration. In: Anouzla, A., Souabi, S. (eds) Generation of Energy from Municipal Solid Waste. Springer, Cham.
7. Toha,M., Sikder, S., and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). An Overview of Existing MunicipalLandfill Leachate Treatment Techniques: Opportunities and Challenges. SpringerWater, 21–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63157-3_2
8. Rahman, M., Sikder, S., Toha, M. (2024). Emerging Environmental Contaminants from Landfills. In: Anouzla, A., Souabi, S. (eds) Generation of Energy from Municipal Solid Waste. Springer, Cham.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-74334-4_16
9. Toha,M., Sikder, S. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Assessing the Impact of LandfillLeachate on Surface and Ground Water in Bangladesh: A Comparison with OtherSouth Asian Regions. Springer Water, 109–128.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55513-8_7
10. Toha, M., Sikder, S., Mostafizur Rahman, M. (2024). Estimation of Methane Gas Emissions from Municipal Landfill Sites: A Comparative Review on the Existing Models. In: Anouzla, A., Souabi, S. (eds) Generation of Energy from Municipal Solid Waste. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-74334-4_11
11. Sikder, S., Toha, M., & Rahman, Md. M. (2025). Environmental Sustainability and Future Challenges of Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials. In Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials, ACS Symposium Series (pp. 309–330). American Chemical Society. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2025-1494.ch013
12. Toha, M., Rahman, R-Rafiul., Sikder, S., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Toxicological and Life-Cycle Perspectives on Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials. In Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials (pp. 279–308). American Chemical Society. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2025-1494.ch012
13. Rahman, M. M., Sikder, S., Toha, M., & Ratul, M. J. N. (2025). Trends and Perspectives in Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials and Circular Economy. In Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials (pp. 331–356). American Chemical Society. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2025-1494.ch014
14. Das, E. J., Toha, M., Sikder, S., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Source Identification of Microplastics via Natural and Anthropogenic Impacts. CRC Press EBooks, 65–104. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003487579-3
15. Rahman, M. M., Tabassum, T., Toha, M., & Sikder, S. (2025). Micro/Nanoplastics in Agricultural Soils and Associated Hazard. CRC Press EBooks, 105–144. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003487579-4
16. Rahman, M.M., Toha, M., Rahman, T., Sikder, S. (2025). From the Depth to the Shore Microplastics in the Food Chain. In: Oves, M., Khan, A., Al-Shaeri, M. (eds) Marine Microplastics and the Quest for Remediation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8979-8_4
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Researchs
Waste management and waste minimization
Wastewater treatment
Renewable energy
Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Wastewater treatment
Renewable energy
Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Awards
Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal for academic performance in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bangladesh University of Professionals, has been received in 2023 convocation.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship, and BUP scholarships along with Dean’s Appreciation letter for the meritorious result
National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship 2022-23: Research grant for M.Sc. thesis by Bangladesh Ministry of Science and Technology.
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Courses
ENV-1106: Laboratory on Chemistry
ENV-2205: Laboratory on Environmental Chemistry
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
S.S.C, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নূর মোহাম্মদ পাবলিক কলেজ
H.S.C, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নূর মোহাম্মদ পাবলিক কলেজ
Honors, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
Masters, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
H.S.C, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নূর মোহাম্মদ পাবলিক কলেজ
Honors, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
Masters, বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালস
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
1. Sikder, S. and Rahman, Md. M., 2023. Efficiency of microbial fuel cell in wastewater (municipal, textile and tannery) treatment and bioelectricity production. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 100421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100421
2. Islam, Md. N., Toha, M., Sikder, S., Khan, A.-S. and Rahman, Md. M. (2023). Explore the linkage of occupational respiratory symptoms on the demographics and lifestyle of poultry workers in local chicken retail markets in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 8, 100544–100544. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100544
3. Sikder, S., Toha, M., Anik, A. H., Sultan, M. B., Alam, M., Parvin, F. and Tareq, S. M. (2024). A comprehensive review on the fate and impact of antibiotic residues in the environment and public health: A special focus on the developing countries. Water Environment Research, 96(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.10987
4. Toha, M., Rahman, R-Rafiul., Sikder, S., Akbor, Md. A. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Tracking of microplastics distribution patterns and their
5. Sikder, S., Toha, M., Rahman, M. M., and Sikder, M. H. (2024). Efficiency of microbial desalination cells in treating wastewater, desalinating saltwater, and generating bioelectricity in Bangladesh. RSC Advances, 14(52), 38547–38559. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ra06317a
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
1. 3rd International Conference on Green Sustainable Technology and Management ICGSTM2024 arrange by INTI, Malaysia (Attended the conference as a presenter.)
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
1. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Md.
2. Rahman, Md. M., Toha, M. and Sikder, S. (2024). Micro/ Pollution from Landfill Sites: A Comprehensive Review on the Formation, Distribution, Effects and Potential Mitigation. Springer Water, 01, 247–265. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52633-6_10
3. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). An Overview on Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics and Its Impacts on Environment and Human Health. Springer Water, 01, 135–155. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52633-6_5
4.
5. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Municipal Solid Waste Incineration: An Incredible Method for Reducing Pressures on Landfills. Springer Water, 02, 169–188. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55665-4_7
6. Sikder, S., Toha, M., Rahman, M.M. (2024). Prospective Energy Production from Incineration: A Brief Overview on Different Types of Energy Produced by Incineration. In: Anouzla, A., Souabi, S. (eds) Generation of Energy from Municipal Solid Waste. Springer, Cham.
7. Toha,M., Sikder, S., and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). An Overview of Existing MunicipalLandfill Leachate Treatment Techniques: Opportunities and Challenges. SpringerWater, 21–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63157-3_2
8. Rahman, M., Sikder, S., Toha, M. (2024). Emerging Environmental Contaminants from Landfills. In: Anouzla, A., Souabi, S. (eds) Generation of Energy from Municipal Solid Waste. Springer, Cham.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-74334-4_16
9. Toha,M., Sikder, S. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Assessing the Impact of LandfillLeachate on Surface and Ground Water in Bangladesh: A Comparison with OtherSouth Asian Regions. Springer Water, 109–128.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55513-8_7
10. Toha, M., Sikder, S., Mostafizur Rahman, M. (2024). Estimation of Methane Gas Emissions from Municipal Landfill Sites: A Comparative Review on the Existing Models. In: Anouzla, A., Souabi, S. (eds) Generation of Energy from Municipal Solid Waste. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-74334-4_11
11. Sikder, S., Toha, M., & Rahman, Md. M. (2025). Environmental Sustainability and Future Challenges of Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials. In Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials, ACS Symposium Series (pp. 309–330). American Chemical Society. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2025-1494.ch013
12. Toha, M., Rahman, R-Rafiul., Sikder, S., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Toxicological and Life-Cycle Perspectives on Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials. In Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials (pp. 279–308). American Chemical Society. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2025-1494.ch012
13. Rahman, M. M., Sikder, S., Toha, M., & Ratul, M. J. N. (2025). Trends and Perspectives in Waste-Derived Carbon Nanomaterials and Circular Economy. In Waste Derived Carbon Nanomaterials (pp. 331–356). American Chemical Society. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2025-1494.ch014
14. Das, E. J., Toha, M., Sikder, S., & Rahman, M. M. (2025). Source Identification of Microplastics via Natural and Anthropogenic Impacts. CRC Press EBooks, 65–104. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003487579-3
15. Rahman, M. M., Tabassum, T., Toha, M., & Sikder, S. (2025). Micro/Nanoplastics in Agricultural Soils and Associated Hazard. CRC Press EBooks, 105–144. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003487579-4
16. Rahman, M.M., Toha, M., Rahman, T., Sikder, S. (2025). From the Depth to the Shore Microplastics in the Food Chain. In: Oves, M., Khan, A., Al-Shaeri, M. (eds) Marine Microplastics and the Quest for Remediation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8979-8_4
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Waste management and waste minimization
Wastewater treatment
Renewable energy
Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Wastewater treatment
Renewable energy
Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal for academic performance in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bangladesh University of Professionals, has been received in 2023 convocation.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship, and BUP scholarships along with Dean’s Appreciation letter for the meritorious result
National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship 2022-23: Research grant for M.Sc. thesis by Bangladesh Ministry of Science and Technology.
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026
ENV-1106: Laboratory on Chemistry
ENV-2205: Laboratory on Environmental Chemistry
Last Updated: 06 Oct 2026