About
Professional Summary
Dr. Kaizar Hossain, working as Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Asutosh College (Estd. 1916)- Calcutta University, Kolkata, India. He also worked at PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ongole and and GITAM University; Hyderabad Campus, India.
Dr. Kaizar Hossain, an ardent and dynamic personality, completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Environment and Water Management from Burdwan University, West Bengal and Master of Science (M.Sc) in Environmental Studies from Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh. He is a doctorate with his Ph.D in Environmental Sciences from GITAM University collaboration with ILU-6, RTDD/BARC/ DAE, Mumbai, and has awarded as Post-Doctoral Fellow by USM- TWAS Italy. He has published number of research paper in various reputed ISI/Scopus indexed journals and participated in national and international conferences. He is an editorial board member of various reputed indexed national and international journals. He was the Member of International Steering Committee of 2nd 3rd & 4th International Conference on Sustainable Development, ICSD-2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Rome, Italy. He is National Panel of Expert of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) – India and Life member of National Association for Application of Radio-isotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI) Mumbai. His area of interest includes Remediation Technology for pollution mitigation (water & soil) and Climate change and its effect on water resource and agriculture. He has been highly regarded as a popular teacher by the students, who is firm but at the same time friendly. As an ardent learner and a stern leader he steers his career towards unprecedented heights.
Education
Academic Background
Editorial Services
Editorial & Publishing Roles
Editorial Board Member
Oct 2015 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Agricultural Research.
Editorial Board Member
Oct 2015 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Asian Journal of Earth Sciences.
Editorial Board Member
Jun 2015 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Editorial Board Member
Apr 2015 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology.
Editorial Board Member
Apr 2015 — Present
Serving as Editorial Board Member for Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.
Publications (56)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Bridging the Gap
Sayanti Kar, Kaizar Hossain, Dipsita Hati, Pabitra Chakrabortty, Rameeja Shaik, Akil Ahmad
School-Community Partnerships for Sustainability
| Book Chapter
2026
Microbiome, Nutrition, and Precision Medicine in Cancer Therapy
Vidhi Kapruwan, Vibha Gupta, Mobarok Hossain, Kaizar Hossain
The Role of Microbiota, Microbiome, and Nutrients in Cancer Development
| Book Chapter
2026
Gastrointestinal Microbiome Diversity
Himshweta Singh, Shalu Bajaj, Syed Jailabdin, Kaizar Hossain
The Role of Microbiota, Microbiome, and Nutrients in Cancer Development
| Book Chapter
2026
Impact of Heavy Metal Sequestration During Phytoremediation of Textile Wastewater on Biogas Yield of Aquatic Plants: A Review
Kaizar Hossain, Sayanti Kar, Dipsita Hati, Arpita Ghosh, Sinjini Sengupta, Souvik Paul, Avik De, Abhishek RoyChowdhury
Biomass
| Journal Article
2026
Feather-Based Keratin Nano Materials for Circular Economy and Environmental Applications
Y. Avasn Maruthi, Kaizar Hossain
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
| Journal Article
2026
Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Bio-Nanocomposites
Edited Book
2025
Gold Nanoparticles in Nanobiotechnology: From Synthesis to Biosensing Applications
Arun Karnwal, Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan, Inderpal Devgon, Jyotsna Devgon, Gaurav Pant, Mitali Panchpuri, Akil Ahmad, Mohammed B. Alshammari, Kaizar Hossain, Gaurav Kumar
ACS Omega
| Journal Article
2024
Perspectives on Usage of Functional Nanomaterials in Antimicrobial Therapy for Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections
Arun Karnwal, Gaurav Kumar, Gaurav Pant, Kaizar Hossain, Akil Ahmad, Mohammed B. Alshammari
ACS Omega
| Journal Article
2023
Toxicity of Nanoscaled Zero-Valent Iron Particles on Tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus
Arivarasan Vishnu Kirthi, Gaurav Kumar, Gaurav Pant, Manu Pant, Kaizar Hossain, Akil Ahmad, Mohammed B. Alshammari
ACS Omega
| Journal Article
2022
Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Communities
Isahaque Ali, Rameeja Shaik, Maruthi A. Y., Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh, Jeremiah David Bala, Adeleke A. O., Mohd Rafatullah, Norli Ismail, Akil Ahmad, Kaizar Hossain
Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Impacts of Climate Change
| Book Chapter
2022
Application of geo-electrical methods for estimating water infiltration in soils.
Hossain, K., M.T. Anees, A.F.B.A. Baker, M.M.A. Khan and A.E. Khalil et al.,
Nat. Environ. Pollut. Technol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2022
Chromium toxicity in the Yamuna river ecosystem at Brij Region - Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sharma, J., G. Pant, K. Hossain, A. Ahmad and M.A. Bakht et al.,
Desalin. Water Treat.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2022
Mobility of copper and its micro‐structure characteristics in contaminated river sediment through stabilization by using cement and rice husk ash
Mohammed Kabir Aliyu, Ahmad Tarmizi Abd Karim, Chee‐Ming Chan, Adeleke Abdulrahman Oyekanmi, Kaizar Hossain, Norli Ismail
Water and Environment Journal
| Journal Article
2020
Giving Waste a Second Chance
Shlrene Quaik, Asha Embrandiri, Kaizar Hossain, Norli Ismail
Waste Management
| Book Chapter
2020
Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Communities
Isahaque Ali, Rameeja Shaik, Maruthi A. Y., Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh, Jeremiah David Bala, Adeleke A. O., Mohd Rafatullah, Norli Ismail, Akil Ahmad, Kaizar Hossain
Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies
| Book Chapter
2020
Air quality assessment among populous sites of major metropolitan cities in India during COVID-19 pandemic confinement.
Pant, G., Alka, D. Garlapati, A. Gaur, K. Hossain, S.V. Singh and A.K. Gupta,
Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2020
Adsorption of cadmium and lead from palm oil mill effluent using bone-composite: optimisation and isotherm studies.
Oyekanmi, A.A., Ab.A.Abd. Latiff, Z. Daud, R.M.S.R. Mohamed, N. Ismail, A.Ab. Aziz, M. Rafatullah, K. Hossain, A. Ahmad and A.K. Abiodun,
Int. J. Environ. Anal. Chem.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2019
Adsorption of pollutants from palm oil mill effluent using natural adsorbents: optimization and isotherm studies.
Oyekanmi, A.A., Ab.A.A. Latiff, Z. Daud, R.M.S.R. Mohamed, N.A.Ab. Aziz, N. Ismail, M. Rafatullah, A. Ahmad and K. Hossain,
Desalin. Water Treat.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2019
Enhancement of biosorption capacity of cyanobacterial strain to remediate heavy metals.
Pant, G., A. Singh, M. Panchpuri, R.G. Prasuna, K. Hossain, S.Z. Abbas, A. Ahmad, N. Ismail and M. Rafatullah,
Desalin. Water Treat.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2019
Veterinary antibiotics in animal manure and manure laden soil: Scenario and challenges in Asian countries.
Quaik, S., A. Embrandiri, B. Ravindran, K. Hossain, N.A. Al-Dhabi, M.V. Arasu, S. Ignacimuthu and N. Ismail,
J. King Saud Uni. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2019
Reduction of organic load and biodegradation of palm oil mill effluent by aerobic indigenous mixed microbial consortium isolated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME).
Bala, J.D., J. Lalung, A.A.S. Al-Gheethi, H. Kaizar and N. Ismail,
Water Conserv. Sci. Eng.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2018
Giving Waste a Second Chance
Shlrene Quaik, Asha Embrandiri, Kaizar Hossain, Norli Ismail
Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies
| Book Chapter
2017
Extraction of toxic rhodamine b dye by using organic solvent: A statistical analysis.
Jiao, W., M. Rafatullah, N. Morad, K. Hossain and T.T. Tow,
Res. J. Environ. Toxicol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2016
Role of TolC in Virulence of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi.
Hussain, A., E.B.B. Ong, P.S.C. Phei, K. Hossain, P. Balaram, A. Ismail and P.K. Kien,
J. Pure Applied Microbiol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2016
Climate change-perceived impacts on agriculture, vulnerability and response strategies for improving adaptation practice in developing countries (South Asian Region).
Hossain, K., S. Quaik, N. Ismail, M. Rafatullah and I. Ali et al.,
Int. J. Agric. Res.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2016
Bioremediation of textile wastewater with membrane bioreactor using the white-rot fungus and reuse of wastewater.
Hossain, K., S. Quaik, N. Ismail, M. Rafatullah, A. Maruthi and S. Rameeja,
Iran. J. Biotechnol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2016
Arsenic contamination of groundwater and its effect on soil-crop systems.
Hossain, K., G. Pant, S. Yadav, Y.A. Maruthi and S. Quaik et al.,
Res. J. Environ. Toxicol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2015
Rubberwood fiber treatment by laccase enzyme and its application in medium density fiberboard.
Nasir, M., O. Sulaiman, R. Hashim, K. Hossain, A. Gupta and M. Asim,
J. Pure Applied Microbiol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2015
Bioremediation of textile effluent with membrane bioreactor using the white-rot fungus Coriolus versicolor.
Hossain, K., N. Ismail, M. Rafatullah, S. Quaik, M. Nasir, A.Y. Maruthi and R. Shaik,
J. Pure Applied Microbiol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2015
Bioremediation and detoxification of pulp and paper mill effluent: A review.
Hossain, K. and N. Ismail,
Res. J. Environ. Toxicol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2015
Importance of nanotechnology in civil engineering.
Hossain, K. and S. Rameeja,
J. Sustain. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2015
Physico-chemical characteristics of freshwater of Ramanna tank (Cheruvu), Nellore district, India.
Sreenivasulu, K., K. Hossain and T. Daoodharam,
Adv. Applied Sci. Res.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2014
Seasonal variations in water quality and major threats to nellore cheruvu (tank), Nellore district, India.
Sreenivasulu, K., K. Hossain and T. Daoodharam,
Int. J. Environ.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2014
A preliminary limnological study on Kotha Cheruvu (Tank), Nellore district, India.
Sreenivasulu, K., K. Hossain and T. Damodharam,
Int. J. Bio-Pharma Res.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2014
Environmental change and it's affect.
Hossain, K. and A.R. Rao,
Eur. J. Sustain. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2014
Potential health problems in workers of Parlors due to exposure in handling and using LPG, electric and biomass fuel based stoves.
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain and B.S. Hari,
Pharm. Biol. Sci.
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2013
Sewage microflora is potential indicator of effective sewage treatment.
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain, S.R. Rao and Y.S. Kumar,
Ecoscan,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2013
Appliance of electron beam technology for disinfection of sewage water to minimize public health risks.
Maruthi, Y.A., N.L. Das, K. Hossain, K.P. Rawat, K.S.S. Sarma and S. Sabharwal,
Eur. J. Sustain. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2013
Aspergillus flavus: A potential Bioremediator for oil contaminated soils.
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain and S. Thakre,
Eur. J. Sustain. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2013
Nirmali seed as a natural biosorbent; evaluation of its potential for iron (II) removal from steel plant effluents and sewage disinfecting capacity.
Maruthi, Y.A., A.S. Dadhich, K. Hossain and A. Jyothsna,
Eur. J. Sustain. Dev.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2013
Prevalence of keratinophilic fungi on feather, leather antiques and paintings of some museums of andhra Pradesh, India.
Maruthi, Y.A., K.A. Lakshmi, S.R. Rao, D.A. Chaitanya and K. Hossain,
Comprehensive J. Environ. Earth Sci.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
Vulnerable endangered, threatened and rare species categories in the submergence area of Polavaram area.
Naik, D.R., S.A. Rahiman and K. Hossain,
Eur. J. Exp. Biol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
The occurrence of keratiophilic fungi and related dermatophytes from sewage water discharge points.
Maruthi, Y.A., D.A. Chaitanya, K. Hossain, A. Sravani and S. Jagadish,
Euro. J. Exp. Bio.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
Prevalence of Keratinophilic fungi from Sewage sludge at some wastewater out lets along the coast of Visakhapatnam: A case study.
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain, D.H. Priya and B. Tejaswi,
Adv. Applied Sci. Res.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
Incidence of dermatophytes school soils of Visakhapatnam: A case study
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain and D.A. Chaitanya,
Asian J. Plant Sci. Res.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
Assessment of drinking water quality in some selected primary schools in Visakhapatnam.
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain and A. Goswami,
Der Chemia,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
Optimization studies on pollution abatement: Biodegradation of nitroso dye effluents by two fungi (Phanerochaete chrysosporium & Trametes hirsute) under static conditions.
Maruthi, Y.A., K. Hossain and M. Sultana,
Int. J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2012
Application of electron beam technology to improve sewage water quality: An advance technique.
Maruthi, Y.A., N.L. Das, K. Hossain, K.P. Rawat, K.S.S. Sarma and S. Sabharwal,
Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2011
Disinfection and reduction of organic load of sewage water by electron beam radiation.
Maruthi, Y.A., N.L. Das, K. Hossain, K.P. Rawat, K.S.S. Sarma and S. Sabharwal,
Applied Water Sci.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2011
Distribution of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (AM) in some selected soils of Visakhapatnam: A case study.
Maruti, Y.A., B.F. Rodrigues, S. Ramakrishna Rao, K. Hossain and V. Divya Rao,
Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Environ. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2010
Distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizae (am) in some selected soil of Visakhapatnam: A case study.
Maruthi, Y.A., B.F. Rodrigues, Ramakrishnarao, K. Hossain and V. Divyarao,
Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Environ. Sci.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2010
Assessment of water quality along the coast of Andhra Pradesh.
Satyanarayana, C., S.R. Rao and K. Hossain,
Nature Environ. Poll. Technol.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2010
Biosorption of iron (II & III) by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans and Aspergillus niger-fungi isolated from soil in the vicinity of steel plant.
Maruthi, Y.A., A.S. Dadhich, D.A. Chaitnya, K. Hossain and M.B.S.R. Avanthi,
J. Ind. Poll. Control,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2010
Evaluation of water quality in the vicinity of some saltpans, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Maruthi, Y.A., S.R. Rao, D.A. Chaitayna, K. Hossain, R.S. Kumar, M. Sitaratnam and R. Tulshirao,
Bioscan,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2010
Dust pollution: A case study in old town area, Visakhapatnam.
Avasn, M.Y., H. Kaizar, P.B. Priya, R.L. Neelakanta, T. Srinivas and R.S. Rao,
Res. J. Chem. Environ.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2009
Role of traditional wood preservative in preventing biodeterioration of fishing boats: A case study.
Maruthi, Y.A., K.A. Lakshmi, S.R. Rao, K. Hossain, D.A. Chaitanya and Pavani,
J. Ecotech.,
| Journal Article
Kaizar Hossain
2009
