Dr. Spencer's research focuses on translational studies of the immune response to bacteria (e.g., Francisella spp., Mycobacteria spp. and Listeria) incorporating his experience with both mouse and human experimental systems to extrapolate and validate observations made in animals in order to better understand and manipulate the human immune response to pathogens and vaccines.

Short Biography:
     
Principal Scientist & Quality Manager, Ultra International Limited, Sahibabad-201010, NCR Delhi, India

Profile Summary:
• 5.0+ Years of Postdoctoral Research Experience from Top Global Universities.
• 4.0+ Years of University Teaching Experience at Graduate & Postgraduate Levels.
• year of Industrial Experience as Quality Manager in Leading Perfumery Company.
• 60+ Publications in High Impact Journals including J. Mater. Chem. A (IF-11.31), Chem. Eng J. (IF-10.65), Electrochimica Acta (6.21) & Chemosphere (5.78) etc.,
• Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for Several High Impact Journals.
• Well Skilled in Communication and Comprehension.
• Publications (Citations: 738, H-index: 16, i10-index: 22).

Awards and Recognitions:
• Associate Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences (FAPAS) for 2019.
• Junior Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students (RFSMS) by UGC-BSR from Mar 2012 to Feb 2014.
• Outstanding Reviewer for Advanced Powder Technology (Elsevier) FY 2018.
• Winner of the Top 50 ‘Elsevier Foundation-ISC3 Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge’ Proposals.
• Pre-eminent Researcher Award for 2019, Green ThinkerZ Society.
• Bronze Award, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS TOP Brand Advocate 2019.

Research Grants and Projects:
• Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy (Key Personnel, Completed). Characterization of   New Emerging Pollutants, NEPs (Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Water   Treatment Disinfection by-products) by LC-MS/MS. (PI, Prof. Zulkifli Bin Yusop, Amount: $250,000, Period: 2014-17).
• Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy (Key Personnel, Completed). Design and Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Polymer Materials Incorporated Self-Assembled Surfactant Aggregates with Tunable Pore Size for CO2 Capture and Separation. (PI, Dr. M. Moniruzzaman, Amount: $100,000, Period: 2016-19).

Research Interests:
• Development and Validation of New Analytical Methods for Pharmaceuticals.
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of New Emerging Pollutants (NEPs).
• Chromatographic Fingerprinting of Essential Oils and Perfumery Compounds.
• Wastewater Treatment using Advanced Nanotechnology Methods.
• Synthesis and Application of Metallic Nanoparticles in Pollutants Degradation.
• Ionic Liquid (IL) Polymers for CO2 Capture and Separation.
• Development of Novel Biocompatible IL Dispersants for Oil-dispersion.
• Characterization of Pharmaceuticals and NEPs in Foods and Beverages.
• IL-based Nanocomposites for Heavy Metal and Organic Pollutants Removal.
• Replacement of Conventional Extraction Procedures using Green Approaches.
• Development of Green and Low-Cost Adsorbents for Pollutants Remediation.

Short Biography:

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sandakan Campus, Locked bag no. 03, Batu 10, Jalan Sg. Batang, 90509 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Educational Qualifications:

• 2015 PhD in Agronomy, Universti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
• 2008 Master of Science (M.S.) in Genetics & Plant Breeding, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh.
• 2003 (Held in 2006) B. Sc. in Agriculture, (Honours), Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
• 1998 Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Cantonment College, Jessore, Bangladesh.
• 1996 Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Baruna Bazar P.D.C. High School, Khulna, Bangladesh.

Thesis Title:
• PhD: Genetic diversity and effect of salinity on morpho-physiochemical properties of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) germplasm collections

• M.S.: Anther and filament culture in oilseed Brassica species.

Training/ Seminar/ Conference/ Congress Attended: 16.

Reviewing Of Research Articles: 53 Journals

Scientific Publications:

A. Popular Articles (4)
1. House and garden plants: More than just aesthetic. M. Amirul Alam and M. Zahidul Alam. Published in The Bangladesh Observer, Gender, Date: Dhaka, 13 June, 2007.
2. Genetically modified food: Useful or a nuisance of modern science. M. Amirul Alam and M. Zahidul Alam. Published in The Bangladesh Observer, Science & Travel, Date: Dhaka, 5 June, 2007.
3. Composting of municipal waste. M. Amirul Alam and M. Zahidul Alam. Published in The Bangladesh Observer, Observer Magazine, Date: Dhaka, 20 April, 2007.
4. Management of municipal waste. M. Amirul Alam and M. Zahidul Alam. Published in The Bangladesh Observer, Life Science & Environment, Date: Dhaka, 1 April, 2007.

B. Special Research Report (1)
• Salinity-stressed plants might represent potential sources of bio-active [antioxidant] compounds. Dr. Amirul Alam. Asia Research News, 27 February 2015. pp 15.

C. Book (2)
1. Md. Amirul Alam, Patwary, A.K. and Arif Hasan Khan Robin, A.B.M. (2011). Anther and filament culture in oilseed Brassica species. Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8465-0082-8, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
2. Md. Amirul Alam and Abdul Shukor Juraimi (2015). Purslane diversity, morpho-physiological attributes and salt tolerance. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-659-69619-0, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.

D. Journal Articles: Cited Index Journals (59)

E. Seminar Presentation (8)

F. Poster Presentation (3)

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• Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=IQXxxAIAAAAJ
• Scopus link : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55243183600
• Research Gate Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md_Amirul_Alam