Vision to Revive, Restore and Renew Green

The DSL Research Institute for Advanced Materials (DSLRIAM), Dhaka Solar Ltd, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh, is an autonomous research institute dedicated to advancing materials science and promoting innovation. With a primary focus on bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications, the institute conducts multidisciplinary studies in renewable energy and advanced materials, addressing pressing global challenges and contributing to sustainable technological advancements. DSLRIAM collaborates extensively with academic institutions, industries, and research organizations to further its research initiatives.

The institute is equipped with four specialized laboratories, each providing cutting-edge facilities for pioneering research. The Energy Storage Laboratory focuses on the exploration and development of energy storage solutions, with an emphasis on battery technologies, water-splitting, and sustainable storage systems. The Renewable Energy Laboratory is dedicated to advancing innovative technologies for harnessing renewable energy sources, with particular attention to the development of third-generation solar cells aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability. The E-Waste Laboratory is engaged in the recycling and management of electronic waste, striving to create environmentally friendly solutions for the disposal and reuse of electronic materials. Lastly, the Sensor Laboratory focuses on the development of advanced sensors and detection systems, which are integral to a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring and industrial automation.

DSLRIAM’s research direction benefits from the guidance of an esteemed team of honorary consultants who bring invaluable expertise and strategic insights to the institute. These consultants play a critical role in shaping research priorities, ensuring alignment with global scientific standards, and fostering collaborations with leading academic and industrial partners. They also mentor researchers, contribute to the design and implementation of innovative research projects, and provide advice on securing funding opportunities and establishing international partnerships. By leveraging their expertise, the consultants enhance the institute's capacity to address complex challenges and drive impactful solutions in energy, materials, and sustainability.

With its state-of-the-art laboratories, expert mentorship, and collaborative research initiatives, DSLRIAM is poised to become a leading center of excellence. The institute is committed to driving sustainable technological solutions, fostering scientific talent, and contributing to the development of a research-driven economy in Bangladesh, while addressing critical global challenges in energy, technology, and environmental sustainability.

Masters of Renewable Energy Solutions

MEET THE
Fellows

of DSL Research Institute for Advance Materials, Dhaka Solar Ltd.

Dr. Md. Mahfuzul Haque

E-mail: mahfuz.ap@gmail.com

Md. Ariful Islam

(Currently on study leave for PhD at the University of Tsukuba, Japan)
Email: ariful8576@gmail.com

Shamima Ahmed Shetu

Email: ahmedshetu29@gmail.com

Ramisha Rabeya

(Currently on study leave for PhD at the University of Rostock, Germany)
Email: ramisah.rabiya@uni-rostock.de

Ayesha Wasima Rashid

Email: ayeshawasimarashid@gmail.com

Aslam Hossain

Sadia Homyra

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

INterns

Maisha Islam

NITER - National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research, Bangladesh

Mst. Tasnim Elahi

NITER - National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research, Bangladesh

Jesmin Akter Proma

NITER - National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research, Bangladesh

Md. Abdullah Al Fahim Apurbo

NITER - National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research, Bangladesh

The Backbone of Operational Success

MEET THE

Administrative personnel

of DSL Research Institute for Advance Materials, Dhaka Solar Ltd.
Dr. A.K.M Mahmud Hasan

Administrative Head

mahmud.1st@gmail.com

Shamima Ahmed Shetu

Senior Research Fellow(Part-time)

ahmedshetu29@gmail.com

Ayesha Wasima Rashid

Senior Research Fellow(Part-time)

ayeshawasimarashid@gmail.com

Sadia Humyra

Graduate Research Assistant

Laboratory

Dr. Vidhya Selvanathan

Head of Energy Storage Laboratory
Post-doctoral Research fellow,
Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia

vidhya@uniten.edu.my

Md. Ariful Islam

Head of Renewable Energy Laboratory
Senior Research Fellow,
DSL Research Institute for Advance Materials

ariful8576@gmail.com

Dr. A.K.M Mahmud Hasan

Head of E-Waste Laboratory
Administrative Head,
DSL Research Institute for Advance Materials

mahmud.1st@gmail.com

Head of Sensor Laboratory
Senior Research Fellow,
DSL Research Institute for Advance Materials

Honorary Consultant

Professor Dr. Kamaruzzaman Sopian

FASc, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

ksopian@utp.edu.my

Professor Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman

Department of Chemical Engineering,
Islamic University of Madinah

akhtar.brces@gmail.com

Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan

Chief Scientific Officer,
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

ni_khan77@yahoo.com

Dr. Md Shahiduzzaman

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track),
Kanazawa University

shahiduzzamanse.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Dr. Vidhya Selvanathan

Post-doctoral Research fellow,
Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia

vidhya@uniten.edu.my

Dr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain

Sr. Product Engineer- Transparent Technology, Panasonic
North America | Research Scientist

Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan

Associate Professor & Chairman
Department of Physics, Barisal University

khorshed_du@yahoo.com

Dr. M. Mottakin

Assistant Professor,
Department of Applied Chemistry &
Chemical Engineering, BSMRSTU

mottakin.ru@gmail.com

Dr. A.N.K Mamun

Head & CSO, Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Division, IFRB
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

ankmamum@yahoo.com

Dr. Samiya Mahjabin

Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Science & Technology,
American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)

Dr. Dilip Kumar Sarkar

Associate Professor
Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering,
Rajshahi University, Bangladesh

dilipks551@gmail.com

Dr. A.F.M. Masum Rabbani

Senior Directing Staff (Training)
Police staff college Bangladesh

m.rabbani.phd@gmail.com