Mrs. Manjira Chowdhury, University of Dhaka, Best Researcher Award
Mrs. Manjira Chowdhury is an accomplished chemistry educator and researcher with a strong academic background in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Dhaka University, where she earned First Class in both BSc and MSc programs. She currently teaches O Level Chemistry and Science at Academia Banasree Campus, where she received the “Most Dedicated Award” in 2023. Her notable research on “Surface modification of Polycarbonate films with HEMA and NVP monomers by radiation techniques” was published in the Journal in Engineering (Elsevier, UK) in March 2024, based on work conducted at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission. She has presented her research at the MACRO 2002 conference at IIT Kharagpur and had her abstract accepted at the 21st Bangladesh Science Conference. Additionally, she holds a Pearson certification in GCSE Chemistry training from the British Council. Mrs. Chowdhury integrates hands-on lab experience into her teaching and exemplifies a blend of scientific inquiry and academic dedication.
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Research and Academic Contributions
Mrs. Manjira Chowdhury is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of Applied Chemistry, with a passion for scientific inquiry and education. She received the “Most Dedicated Award” from Academia Banasree Campus in 2023, where she currently teaches Chemistry and Science. Her significant research work, titled “Surface modification of Polycarbonate films with HEMA and NVP monomers by radiation techniques,” was published in the Journal in Engineering (Elsevier, Volume 22, UK) on March 24, 2024. This research was conducted at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission between 1998 and 2000. She also presented her work at MACRO 2002, the 7th National Conference of the Society of Polymer Science and Engineering at IIT Kharagpur, India, and her abstract was accepted at the 21st Bangladesh Science Conference in 2001. Further enhancing her professional development, she earned a Pearson certificate for training in GCSE Chemistry delivery from the British Council in October 2023.
Professional Experience
Mrs. Manjira Chowdhury has been serving as an O Level Chemistry Teacher for the senior section and a Science teacher for the middle section at Academia Banasree Campus. In her current role, she is responsible for conducting Chemistry classes for students of standards VII, VIII, IX, and X, where she simplifies complex chemical concepts to make them engaging and comprehensible. She also teaches general Science to middle school students, fostering a foundational understanding of scientific principles at an early age. A key part of her teaching methodology includes hands-on laboratory instruction, where she actively conducts experiments and oversees lab sessions to enhance students’ practical knowledge and scientific inquiry skills. Her dynamic teaching approach, which blends theoretical lessons with real-world applications, plays a vital role in nurturing a scientific mindset among her students. Mrs. Chowdhury’s contributions significantly enrich the academic environment of the institution.
Research Focus
Mrs. Manjira Chowdhury’s research focus lies at the intersection of applied chemistry, polymer science, radiation chemistry, and more recently, environmental health and ecotoxicology. Her earlier work, such as the surface modification of polycarbonate films using HEMA and NVP monomers through radiation techniques, showcases her expertise in polymer modification and materials engineering. This research was carried out in collaboration with the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, indicating her proficiency in advanced chemical processing techniques involving radiation. Expanding her research horizon, she is also contributing to the field of environmental chemistry, as seen in her 2025 open-access article on assessing potentially toxic elements in edible fish from Bangladesh’s coastal islands—emphasizing public health risk analysis, environmental toxicology, and food safety. Her multidisciplinary approach highlights a transition from industrial and polymer-based research to pressing ecological and health-related chemical studies, demonstrating her adaptability and continued relevance in contemporary scientific inquiry with real-world societal impact.
Publication Top Notes
📘 “Surface modification of polycarbonate films with 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP) monomers by radiation techniques” – Published in Journal in Engineering (Elsevier, UK), Volume 22, March 2024 | 📅 Year: 2024
📗 “Assessing potentially toxic elements in edible fish: A health risk analysis from Coastal Islands in Bangladesh” – Published in Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology (Open Access), 2025 | 📅 Year: 2025