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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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. Additionally, Sadia has been supervising students in their undergrad research thesis/project and internships. 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 endeavours, aiming to promote sustainable environmental practices. She is responsible for overseeing the Environmental Pollution Analysis Lab as the Lab In-charge.
Last Updated: 27 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: 27 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 characterisation in deposited road dust from Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Emerging Contaminants, 10(03), 100381–100381. DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100381
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
6. Rabbi, T. H., Jarin, J. M., Preetom, M. R., Atiq, A. B., Eti, N. T., Aurnab, I. T., Sikder, S., & Anik, A. H. (2025). Organic fertilizers as a vector of microplastics: A comprehensive review of sources, dispersion, and environmental consequences. Journal of Hazardous Materials: Plastics, 2, 100022. DOI: 10.1016/j.hazmp.2025.100022
Last Updated: 27 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: 27 Oct 2026
Books
1. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Md. Rahman. (2024). An Overview on the Current State of Heavy Metal Pollution and Recent Remediation Approaches. Environmental Science and Engineering, 217–263. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56642-4_8
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. 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
5. 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-03174334-4_12
6. Toha, M., Sikder, S., and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). An Overview of Existing Municipal Landfill Leachate Treatment Techniques: Opportunities and Challenges. SpringerWater, 21–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63157-3_2
7. 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
8. Toha,M., Sikder, S. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Assessing the Impact of LandfillLeachate on Surface and Ground Water in Bangladesh: A Comparison with Other South Asian Regions. Springer Water, 109–128. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55513-8_7
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Rahman, Md. M., Rahman, T., Faria, F. F., Toha, M., Rahman, R.-R., & Sikder, S. (2026). Balancing food security and nitrogen utilization for climate change mitigation: Strategy, effects, and costeffects, effectiveness. Point Source Nitrogen Pollution, 477–503. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-27352-0.00011-2
17. Faria, F. F., Rahman, Md. M., Toha, M., Rahman, R.-R., & Sikder, S. (2026). Nutrient pollution: A persistent threat to waterways in China [Review of Nutrient pollution: A persistent threat to waterways in China]. Nonpoint Source Nitrogen Pollution, 25–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-29070-1.00015-x
18. Ariyan, T. N., Rahman, Md. M., Toha, M., Tabassum, T., & Sikder, S. (2026). Trade off and synergy between effective nitrogen management and climate change mitigation. Nonpoint Source Nitrogen Pollution, 393–420. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-29070-1.00020-3
19. Tasnim, N., Sikder, S., Toha, M., Mostafizur Rahman, M. (2025). Circular Economy and Green Transition: An Introduction to the Concepts. In: Borthakur, A., Singh, P. (eds) Circular Economy and Green Transition in the Global South. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-90827-9_1
20. Abdal, S.T.M., Toha, M., Sikder, S., Rahman, M.M. (2025). A Greener Blueprint: Bioplastics and Sustainable Alternatives to Control Microplastics in the Environment. 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_11
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Last Updated: 27 Oct 2026
Researchs
Wastewater treatment
Renewable energy
Waste management and waste minimization Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Renewable energy
Waste management and waste minimization Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Last Updated: 27 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.
Research and Development (R&D) Grant, FY: 2025-2026, provided by Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
UGC Grant, FY: 2024-2025, provided by BRC, BUP.
Last Updated: 27 Oct 2026
Courses
Theoretical Courses:
ENV-2105: Energy and Sustainable Environment
ENV-3102: Environmental Chemistry
ENV-3201: Integrated Coastal Zone and Floodplain Management
ENV-4102: Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
GED-1103: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Laboratory Courses:
ENV-1106: Laboratory on Chemistry
ENV-1204: Laboratory on Earth Sciences
ENV-2205: Laboratory on Environmental Chemistry
ENV-3207: Laboratory on Remote Sensing
Field Courses:
ENV-1208: Fieldwork on Earth and Biology for Environmental Sciences
ENV-2208: Fieldwork on Ecology and Soil Sciences
Last Updated: 27 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: 27 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 characterisation in deposited road dust from Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Emerging Contaminants, 10(03), 100381–100381. DOI: 10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100381
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
6. Rabbi, T. H., Jarin, J. M., Preetom, M. R., Atiq, A. B., Eti, N. T., Aurnab, I. T., Sikder, S., & Anik, A. H. (2025). Organic fertilizers as a vector of microplastics: A comprehensive review of sources, dispersion, and environmental consequences. Journal of Hazardous Materials: Plastics, 2, 100022. DOI: 10.1016/j.hazmp.2025.100022
Last Updated: 27 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: 27 Oct 2026
1. Sikder, S., Toha, M. and Md. Rahman. (2024). An Overview on the Current State of Heavy Metal Pollution and Recent Remediation Approaches. Environmental Science and Engineering, 217–263. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56642-4_8
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. 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
5. 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-03174334-4_12
6. Toha, M., Sikder, S., and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). An Overview of Existing Municipal Landfill Leachate Treatment Techniques: Opportunities and Challenges. SpringerWater, 21–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63157-3_2
7. 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
8. Toha,M., Sikder, S. and Rahman, Md. M. (2024). Assessing the Impact of LandfillLeachate on Surface and Ground Water in Bangladesh: A Comparison with Other South Asian Regions. Springer Water, 109–128. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55513-8_7
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Rahman, Md. M., Rahman, T., Faria, F. F., Toha, M., Rahman, R.-R., & Sikder, S. (2026). Balancing food security and nitrogen utilization for climate change mitigation: Strategy, effects, and costeffects, effectiveness. Point Source Nitrogen Pollution, 477–503. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-27352-0.00011-2
17. Faria, F. F., Rahman, Md. M., Toha, M., Rahman, R.-R., & Sikder, S. (2026). Nutrient pollution: A persistent threat to waterways in China [Review of Nutrient pollution: A persistent threat to waterways in China]. Nonpoint Source Nitrogen Pollution, 25–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-29070-1.00015-x
18. Ariyan, T. N., Rahman, Md. M., Toha, M., Tabassum, T., & Sikder, S. (2026). Trade off and synergy between effective nitrogen management and climate change mitigation. Nonpoint Source Nitrogen Pollution, 393–420. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-29070-1.00020-3
19. Tasnim, N., Sikder, S., Toha, M., Mostafizur Rahman, M. (2025). Circular Economy and Green Transition: An Introduction to the Concepts. In: Borthakur, A., Singh, P. (eds) Circular Economy and Green Transition in the Global South. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-90827-9_1
20. Abdal, S.T.M., Toha, M., Sikder, S., Rahman, M.M. (2025). A Greener Blueprint: Bioplastics and Sustainable Alternatives to Control Microplastics in the Environment. 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_11
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Last Updated: 27 Oct 2026
Wastewater treatment
Renewable energy
Waste management and waste minimization Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Renewable energy
Waste management and waste minimization Heavy metals
Microplastics
Environmental Pollution
Last Updated: 27 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.
Research and Development (R&D) Grant, FY: 2025-2026, provided by Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
UGC Grant, FY: 2024-2025, provided by BRC, BUP.
Last Updated: 27 Oct 2026
Theoretical Courses:
ENV-2105: Energy and Sustainable Environment
ENV-3102: Environmental Chemistry
ENV-3201: Integrated Coastal Zone and Floodplain Management
ENV-4102: Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
GED-1103: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Laboratory Courses:
ENV-1106: Laboratory on Chemistry
ENV-1204: Laboratory on Earth Sciences
ENV-2205: Laboratory on Environmental Chemistry
ENV-3207: Laboratory on Remote Sensing
Field Courses:
ENV-1208: Fieldwork on Earth and Biology for Environmental Sciences
ENV-2208: Fieldwork on Ecology and Soil Sciences
Last Updated: 27 Oct 2026