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Name: AKMAL HUSAIN
Father’s name : Shri Mohammad Hanif
Date of birth : 27 – 02 – 1956
Nationality : Indian
Marital status : Married
Permanent Address : Post – ISMAIL PUR, via – GURSAHAIGANJ,
Dist. KANNAUJ (U.P.), Pin – 209 722
Phone No. 0933551170
Present Address : Marine Aquarium and Research Center,
(Zoological Survey of India–Ministry of Environment)
Digha, Distt. East Midnapore (W.B.) Pin 721 428
Phone Nos. 03220-266311, Mob. 9434939702 & 9434385674
Email: akmal_husain@yahoo.com
Educational Qualifications:
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Examination Board/University Passing year Subjects taken Division/ % of marks
High School U.P.Board 1970 Maths, Science, Biol, I 62
English and Hindi.
Intermediate -Do- 1972 Chemistry, Physics, Biol, I 61
English and Hindi.
B.Sc. (Hons.) A.M.U.Aligarh 1974 Chemistry, Zoology, II 55
Botany and English
M.Sc. - Do - 1976 Chemistry (Organic) I 65
M.Phil. – Do - 1977 Chemistry
Ph.D. Chemistry
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Status & Designation : Senior Class I (Gazetted: Under Secretary, Govt. of India)
Present Occupation : Scientist ‘C’ (w.e.f. 27th Sept. 2001) in the pay scale of 10,000 –
15,200/- the present basic pay Rs. 12,275/-
Scientist ‘SC’ (Sept 26th 1991 – Sept. 26th 2001) in Zoological Survey of India at Marine Aquarium & Research Center, Digha (W.B.) in the pay scale of Rs 8000 – 13,500.
Previous Employment:
I) Senior Research Fellow at I.T.R.C. (CSIR), Lucknow (May 1986–
Sept 1991): Worked on Min. of Environment & forests, Govt. of India
sponsored project “Safety Evaluation of Phototoxicity of Environmental
Pollutants.”
II) Lectureship at Nehru P.G.College, Chhibramau: Kanpur University
(Oct. 1981–May 1985); Taught Chemistry for B.Sc. and M.Sc. classes
III) Senior Res. Fellow: Chemistry Dept. A.M.U.Aligarh June 80-Oct.81)
IV) Lectureship at Nehru P.G.College: Chhibramau May 1979-June1980
V) Junior Research Fellow chemistry Dept. A.M.U.Aligarh (September . 1976–April 1979).
Total Experience: 30 yrs
Research: 25 years (including 16 years at this center).
Teaching: 5 years at Kanpur University, P.G.College (U.P.).
Symposia/Conferences Attended
1) Sixth Indian Photobiology Society Symposium held at N.B.R.I.,
Lucknow, Oct. 7–9, 1987.
2) International Conference on Biomembranes in Health and Diseases,
held at I.T.R.C. Lucknow, Nov. 1–4 , 1988.
3) National Symposium on Light and Life, Silver Jubilee Celebration
of Indian Photobiology Society held at Jadavpur University,
Calcutta, Feb. 20–23, 1989.
4) Silver Jubilee Celebration of Biochemistry Dept. Lucknow
University, Symposium on current advances in Health,
Environment and Agriculture, Dec. 28–31, 1989.
5) Silver Jubilee Celebration of Indian Photobiology Society, Symp.
On Photophysiology and Photomedicine held at INMAS, Delhi,
Feb. 14–18, 1990.
6) XIII Annual Conference of Society of Toxicology of India held at
Bhubaneswar,Dec. 2-4, 1994. .
7) 87th Indian Science Congress held at Pune, Jan. 3–7, 2000.
8) 88th Indian Science Congress held at Delhi, Jan. 3–7, 2001.
9) 89th Indian Science Congress held at Lucknow, Jan. 3-7, 2002.
10) 90th Indian Science Congress held at Bangalore, Jan. 3–7, 2003.
11) National Symposium on Conservation and Valuation of Marine
Biodiversity held at MBS/ZSI , Chennai on Dec26–29, 2005.
12)International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemistry
held at Auxilium College, Vellore (T.N.) on Jan 5th & 6th Jan 06.
13)94th Indian Science Congress held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram (T.N.), January 3–7, 2007.
14)National Workshop on Sustainability of Indian Aquaculture Industry (Sustain-Aqua 07) held at I.I.T. Kharagpur on Sept. 28 - 29, 2007.
15)95th Indian Science Congress held at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam (A.P.), January 3–7, 2008.
Academic Activities
Invited Lectures:
I) Delivering guest lectures on “General Environmental Concern” to the
Trainees at Supervisors’ Training School, S.E. Railway, Kharagpur.
II) Delivered Lectures as guest lecturer at Vidyasagar University, Chemistry
Dept. for M.Sc. (Part I),
III) Honorary Lecturer of Marine Science Dept., Calcutta University,
IV) Lectures at Academic Staff College, Zoology Department, Burdwan University (W.B) on Environmental concerns to the faculty members,
V) Had been Examiner & paper setter for Marine Chemistry at Marine
Science Dept. of Calcutta University,
VI) Served as guest faculty at Electricity Training Institute (U.P.), Lucknow
for popular lectures on “Environmental Degradation and Ecological
Imbalance” during 1989 – 1991.
Invited Radio Talks:
I) Oxygen in Sea Water: The World of Science, Relayed from AIR Calcutta . on October 11, 1993.
II) Status of marine Pollution in the Bay of Bengal: The World of Science,
Relayed from AIR Calcutta on July 27, 1992.
III) Ultraviolet Rays Kya Hain: Science Magazine–Urdu section, ESD, AIR, . New Delhi, July 1991.
Administrative Positions
Following responsible works are being done/had been done at this centre:
I) Served as Officer-in-Charge of Office stores Dept.,
II) Served as Officer-in-Charge, Security of our Office,
III) Served as Officer-in-Charge, Office Vehicle,
IV) Serving as Officer-in-Charge of this office since 19th October 06
Research Papers/articles published
1) M. Nasim Beg, Fasih A. Siddiqui, Akmal Husain and Badrul Islam (1979): “Preparation of cupric palmitate membrane, its characterization and evaluation of thermodynamically effective fixed charge density”. Lipids 14: 682-686.
2). M. Nasim Beg, Fasih A. Siddiqui, Badrul Islam and Akmal Husain (1980): “Studies with model membrane. Evaluation of thermodynamically effective fixed charge density and test of the theories of the membrane potential, and bi-ionic potential based on thermodynamics of irreversible processes”. J.chem. Soc. LVII 199-202.
3) Akmal Husain, R.B. Misra, L.P. Srivastava and P.C. Joshi: “Photobiologic responses of some textile dyes”. Abstract: National symposium on Light and Life, Silver Jubilee Celebration of Indian Photobiology Society held at Calcutta, Feb. 20-23, 1989.
4) Akmal Husain, P.C. Joshi and P.K. Ray: “Ozone depletion means danger”. Science Reporter (CSIR): July & August 1989, pages 330-333.
5) Akmal Husain: “Safety Evaluation of Phototoxicity of Environmental Pollutants (dyestuffs)”. 110 page project report submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India in Dec. 1989.
6) Akmal Husain, R.B. Misra, L.P. Srivastava and P.C. Joshi: “Photosensitizing reaction of Industrial Dyestuffs”. Abstract: Symposium on current advances in Molecular Biochemistry. Application in Health, Environment and Agriculture, Silver Jubilee Celebration, Dept. Biochemistry, Lucknow University: Dec. 28-31, 1989.
7) Akmal Husain, R.B. Misra, L.P Srivastava and P.C. Joshi: “Screening of dyestuffs for use in photodynamic therapy”. Abstract: Symposium on Photo physiology and Photo medicine held at Delhi: Feb. 14-19, 1990.
8) Akmal Husain: “Awareness about Science is growing”. The Times of India, Lucknow: July 1, 1990.
9) Akmal Husain: “Development triggers pollution”: Avadh Skyline, Lucknow: Dec. 12 1990.
10) Akmal Husain: “Where decibel levels shoot high”: The Pioneer, Sunday magazine: Lucknow, Dec. 16, 1990.
11) Akmal Husain: “Social Factors in Urban Planning”. The Pioneer, Lucknow:
Dec. 28, 1990.
12) Akmal Husain: “Social Imperative of Environmental Management”. PTI
Featture (PF-E 367): Feb. 16, 1991.
13) Akmal Husain: “Towards a greener tomorrow”. The Pioneer, Lucknow:
March 17, 1991.
14) Akmal Husain: “Oil Slick increases fish yield”. Feature and News Alliance (FANA) New Delhi: March 18, 1991.
15) Akmal Husain: “Effect of Oil Spill on India”. PTI Feature (PF-E 419), March 30, 1991.
16)Akmal Husain: “Eucalyptus Farming”. UNI Agriculture Service, April 17: 1991, pages 377-380.
17) Akmal Husain: “Forestry for Environment Protection”. N.C.D.C. Bulletin,
Vol. XXV, No. 1 & 2, pages 19-23: April-June 1991.
18) Akmal Husain: “Forestry for Environment”. UNI Agriculture Service: May
1, 1991, pages 413-418.
19) Akmal Husain: “Combating Oil Slicks”. PTI Science Service, Vo. 10, No. 10, pages 6-8: May 16-30, 1991.
20) Akmal Husain: “Food poisoning on the Rise”. PTI Feature (PF-E 499): May 27, 1991.
21) Akmal Husain: “There is Poison in our food”. The Pioneer Sunday
Magazine, Lucknow: June 9, 1991.
22) Akmal Husain: “Developing India’s Wastelands”. UNI Agriculture Service, pages 605-609: June 26, 1991.
23) Akmal Husain: “Eucalyptus Farming”. A Boon or Liability, Yojana: July 15, 1991.
24) Akmal Husain: “Wetlands need legal protection”. The Pioneer, Lucknow:
July 17, 1991.
25) Akmal Husain and L. Venkataraman: “The Growing Shadow”. The Pioneer
Sunday Magazine,Lucknow: August 4, 1991.
26) Akmal Husain: “Global Warming: Consequences and Combating Efforts”.
The Civic Affairs (Kanpur): August 1991, pages 29-30.
27) Akmal Husain: “Methods to prevent Food Poisoning”. PTI Feature(PF-E
664): Sept. 28, 1991.
28) Akmal Husain: “Smoking Women, Exhaling Problem”. The Pioneer,
Lucknow: Nov. 10, 1991.
29) Akmal Husain: “Skin care in Aging Process”. PTI Feature (PF-E766):
Dec. 10, 1991.
30) Akmal Husain, L.P.Srivastava and P.C.Joshi: “Transport properties of Magnesium Stearate model membrane developed to study the Photoinduced effects”. Biomembranes in Health and Diseases (1991). Eds. A.M.Kidwai, R.K.Upreti and P.K.Ray, pages 343-348.
31) Akmal Husain: “Best of all things is Water”. The Civic Affairs(Kanpur):
January 1992, pages 43-48.
32) Akmal Husain: “Preserving Foods”. Science Reporter (CSIR): January 1992,
Pages 42-45.
33) Akmal Husain: “Global Warming to be Countered”. PT I Feature (PF-E
852): Feb.1992.
34) Akmal Husain: “Ozone Asantulan ka Samudri Jeevan par Prabhaw”.
Paryavaran (Hindi Quarterly Magazine of the Envt. Ministry, Govt. of India):
Sept. 1992.
35) Z. Hasan, S.A.Khan, C.L.Toshniwal, H. Ahmad and Akmal Husain: “On
Sustaining Environment and Ecological Poise through Waste water
Technologies using Water Hyacinth as Biological Filter with regard to 5
MLD USAB Treatment Plant at Kanpur”. All India Seminar on Protection of
Fresh water bodies from Pollution: April 1992 (Varanasi).
36)Z. Hasan, S.A. Khan, C.L. Toshniwal, H. Ahmad and Akmal Husain: “Deforestation of Natural Flora and their Impact on Environment and Ecology with special reference to proposed Silent Valley H.E. Project in Kerala” (Synopsis) 1992.
37)A. Husain and T.K. Chatterjee: “Toxic Hazards on Marine Organisms in Bay of Bengal”. Abstract published in XIII Annual Conference of Society of Toxicology of India held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa, Dec. 2-4, 1994.
38)Akmal Husain: “Status of Heavy Metals in Coastal Water of Digha (West Bengal)”. Rec. Zool. Surv. India: 97(Part -4) pages 181-187, 1999.
39) A. Husain and T.K.Chatterjee: “Studies on some Physicochemical Parameters
of Water Quality with notes on occurrence of Commercially Important
Marine fishes at Digha Coast in West Bengal”. Rec. Zool. Surv. India: 97
(part – 4): pages 191 – 200, 1999.
40) A. Husain, T.K. Chatterjee and V.K. Ram: “Studies on Physicochemical
Parameters of Marine Water in Digha Coast in Bay of Bengal”. Proc. 87th
Indian Science Congress held at Pune Jan. 3-7, 2000. Part III (Advance
Abstracts) Environment Chemistry.
41) A. Husain and T.K. Chatterjee: “Studies on Biostatistical Abundance of
Donax sp. Around Digha Coast in Bay of Bengal”. Abstract published in
Proc. of 88th Session of Indian Science Congress held at New Delhi, Jan 3-7,
2001.
42) A. Husain and T.K. Chatterjee: “Status of a few Heavy Metals in constant
waters around Digha coast in West Bengal with reference to Molluscs
prospects” Proc. of 89th Session of Indian Science Congress held at
Lucknow Jan. 3-7, 2002.
43) A. Husain, V.K. Ram and T.K. Chatterjee: “Monitoring of Heavy Metal
Pollutants in Coastal Waters at Digha in West Bengal”. Abstract published in
Proc. 90th session of Indian Science Congress held at Bangalore, Jan. 3-7, 03.
44)Akmal Husain & T.K. Chatterjee: “Limnologically Important Physicochemical Parameters observed in Marine water samples aroumd Digha coast in Bay of Bengal”. Abstract published in National symposium on Conservation & Valuation of Marine Biodiversity held at Z.S.I. Chennai on Dec. 26-29, 2005.
45)Badrul Islam & Akmal Husain: “Annual Profile of Physicochemical Parameters of Marine water samples collected from Chennai Coast”. Abstract published in National Symposium on Conservation & Valuation of Marine Biodiversity held at Z.S.I. Chennai on Dec. 26-29, 2005.
46)Akmal Husain & Badrul Islam: “Annual Profile of Heavy Metal contaminants in Marine Water samples of Digha Coast in West Bengal”. Abstract published in International Symposium on Environmental Chemistry held at Auxilium College, Vellore (T.N.), January 5-6, 2006.
47)T.K. Chatterjee & Akmal Husain: “Faunal diversity with special reference to prawns and crabs in relation to physico-chemical parameters”. Research paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Bombay Natural History Society.
48)Akmal Husain & T.K. Chatterjee: “Status of Heavy Metal contents in static Marine water samples Around Digha Coast in West Bengal”. Abstract published in proceedings of 94th Indian Science Congress held at Annamalai University (T.N.) on Jan. 3-7, 2007.
49)Akmal Husain & T.K. Chatterjee: “Status of Heavy Metal contents in Static Marine Water samples Around Digha Coast in West Bengal”. Research paper accepted for publication in Recds. Z.S.I. Kolkata.
50)Akmal Husain & T.K. Chatterjee: “Limnologically Important Physicochemical Parameters Observed in Marine Water Samples Around Digha Coast in Bay of Bengal”. Research Paper accepted for publication in Recds. Z.S.I. Kolkata.
51)Akmal Husain & T.K. Chatterjee: “Studies on Significant Limnological Parameters of Digha Coast in Relation to Fisheries Aspects”. Proc. of National Workshop on Sustainability of Indian Aquaculture Industry (Sustain-Aqua 07) held at I.I.T. Kharagpur (W.B.) Sept. 28-29, 2007.
52)Akmal Husain & T.K. Chatterjee: “Studies on Limnological Parameters of Digha Coast in the Bay of Bengal”. Abstract published in proceedings of 95th Indian Science Congress held at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam (A.P.) on Jan. 3-7, 2008.
Referees:
1. Prof. P.C. Pandey, Centre for Oceans, Rivers, Atmosphere and Land
Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (W.B.)
2. Prof. S.K. Srivastava, Chemistry Dept., I.I.T. Kharagpur (W.B.)
Research Papers/Articles Ready for Publication:
1) Role of Singlet Oxygen in Cytotoxicity and skin Photophysiology and Photomedicine.
2) Screening of Industrial Dyestuffs with Singlet Oxygen Potential.
3) Solar Energy: Health and Environmental Concern.
4) Phototoxic Occupational Problems of Industrial Dyestuffs.
5) Review on Phototoxicity of Industrial Dyestuffs.
6) Combating Dye Pollution.
7) Comprehensive Study on Oil Slick.
8) Environmental Education.
9) Environmental Planning and Management.
10) Environmental Pollution and Ecological Imbalance.
11) Public Awareness about Environmental Problems.
13) Linking Economic Concepts with Environment.
14) Balancing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.
15) Harvesting Biotechnology.
16) Pesticide poisoning through Agriculture.
17) Poisoning by Plant resources.
18) Poisoning by Animals.
19) Limnologically Important Physicochemical Parameters Observed in Marine
Water samples around Digha coast in Bay of Bengal.
20) Observed values of Heavy Metal contents in Marine Water samples around Digha Coast in
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