Kazi joined the Environmental Engineering PhD program in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Department (CBEE) at UMBC in Fall ’18, and officially joined the Rosenzweig lab in Fall ’19. His research focuses on the toxicity and environmental impacts of nanomaterials. He is currently involved in Zebrafish embryo apoptosis and necrosis quantification projects.
Kazi completed his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering majoring in Environmental Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). His undergrad thesis was on the synthesis and characterization of biochar from biowaste. While at BUET he lead his team winning in national and international Chem-E-Car Championship. He was also involved in different leadership programs and movements. After earning his degree, he worked for four months in a startup as a technical intern. There he created and executed testing plans for different waste treatment chemical products.
Besides academic work, Kazi is interested in playing video games, watching TV series and movies. He also loves to hangout with friends.
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Kazi Zihan HossainEmail: kazizih1@umbc.edu
Research Interests: Kazi’s research focuses on the toxicity and environmental
impacts of nanomaterials. He is currently involved in Zebrafish embryo apoptosis
and necrosis quantification projects.
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