SADIA SIKDER

SADIA SIKDER

Lecturer

Department of Environmental Science
Faculty of Science & Technology (FST)

sadia.sikder@bup.edu.bd


BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216

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: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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 in deposited road dust from Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Emerging Contaminants, 10(03), 100381–100381. https://doi.org/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 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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: 23 Jun 2025

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 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

4. Toha, M., Sikder, S., Rahman, Md. M. and Muhib, Md. I. (2024). Microplastic Occurrences in Freshwater Fish of Bangladesh. . https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.114897

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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. 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

  

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

Researchs

1.

  • Waste management and waste minimization
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Renewable energy
  • Heavy metals
  • Microplastics
  • Environmental Pollution   

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

Awards

1.

  • 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 2022-23Research grant for M.Sc. thesis by Bangladesh Ministry of Science and Technology.

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

Courses

1. ENV-1106: Laboratory on Chemistry 

2. ENV-2205: Laboratory on Environmental Chemistry 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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 in deposited road dust from Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Emerging Contaminants, 10(03), 100381–100381. https://doi.org/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 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

1.

3rd International Conference on Green Sustainable Technology and Management ICGSTM2024 arrange by INTI, Malaysia (Attended the conference as a presenter.)

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

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. Toha, M., Sikder, S., Rahman, Md. M. and Muhib, Md. I. (2024). Microplastic Occurrences in Freshwater Fish of Bangladesh. . https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.114897

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

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

  • Waste management and waste minimization
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Renewable energy
  • Heavy metals
  • Microplastics
  • Environmental Pollution   

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

  • 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 2022-23Research grant for M.Sc. thesis by Bangladesh Ministry of Science and Technology.

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025

ENV-1106: Laboratory on Chemistry  ENV-2205: Laboratory on Environmental Chemistry 

Last Updated: 23 Jun 2025