I teach general and organic chemistry laboratory courses, teaching around 50 students per semester. I also provide customized tutorial hours for both chemistry and non-chemistry majors.
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Nazmul Hosen
Ph.D. Candidate
Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Southern Mississippi
Nazmul Hosen
Ph.D. Candidate
Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Southern Mississippi
Hello I’m,
Nazmul Hosen
Ph.D. Candidate
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
University of Southern Mississippi
My research focuses on designing and synthesizing low molecular weight molecular Sensors.
Chemist developing small-molecule probes for sensing, with strong bench, data, and teaching skills.
Email: nazmul.hosen@usm.edu | nazmulhosen@gmail.com
Hattiesburg, MS-39401, USA
Summary
I design and build small-molecule probes for sensing. My work spans organic synthesis, spectroscopy, photophysics, and electrochemistry, taking projects from concept to validated data and clear communication. I teach and mentor in lecture and lab settings and work effectively in both research and applied environments.
Core strengths
- Organic synthesis and purification
- Structure confirmation by NMR, HRMS, and FTIR
- Photophysical measurements and interpretation
- Electrochemical methods, including ECL
- Experimental design, quantitative data analysis, and publication-quality data visualization
- Teaching and mentoring, curriculum support, assessment, and lab safety
- Collaboration, documentation, and results communication
My Research Area
Low molecular weight
Organic Synthesis
Design and synthesis of small organic molecules, including coumarin and quinoline derivatives, tailored for sensing, photophysics, and materials applications.
Low molecular weight
Photophysical Studies
Comprehensive analysis of absorption, emission, quantum yield, lifetime, solvatochromism, and aggregation-induced emission (AIE) to understand structure-property relationships.
Small Molecular
Electrochemical Sensors
Application of cyclic voltammetry and electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) to develop selective and sensitive sensors for target analytes.
Small Molecular
Supramolecular & Materials Chemistry
Exploration of intermolecular interactions and aggregation behavior to design functional molecular assemblies.
Publications
- Hosen N, Case L, Dukette S, Wallace KJ, Synthesis and photophysical properties of coumarin-quinoline derivatives for sensor development (under preparation for organic & Biomolecule)
- Hosen N, Patterson R, Wallace KJ, Miao W, Synthesis and Aggregation-Induced Emission Studies of Coumarin Derivatives (under preparation for Journal of Organic Chemistry)
- Rashid Mia, Hosen N, Biswakarma A, Miao W, Cragg PJ, Fronczek FR, Wallace KJ, An ECL-chemodosimter for the detection of DFP- a sarin mimic (under preparation for Analyst, funded by the DoD)
- Weeks J, Maillet B, Hosen N, Rodriguez MZ, Wallace KJ, and Mia R; Pyridine-Based mono-, di-, and tri-Podal Chemosensors for Metal Ions (under preparation for RSC Advances)
- Islam MF, Oyshi TA, Hosen N, Hassan MJ, Shah SS, Rahaman M, Aldalbahi A, Maiyalagan T, Hasnat MA; Optimization of Electrocatalytic Chlorazol Yellow Degradation Using PbO2 Nanostructure Immobilized on Stainless Steel Substrate. Catalysts 2025, 15 (1), 34.
- Islam MB, Hossain MI, Hosen N, Rahaman M, Singha NR, Aoki K, Nagao Y, Hasnat MA; Influence of Different Dissolved Gases on Electrocatalytic Nitrate Sensing Performance at Cu-Modified Au Electrode. ChemistrySelect 2024, 9 (36), e202402986.
- Siddika M, Hosen N, Althomali RH, Al-Humaidi JY, Rahman MM, Hasnat MA; Kinetics of Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction Reaction over an Activated Glassy Carbon Electrode in an Alkaline Medium. Catalysts 2024, 14 (3), 164.
Conference presentation
- Hosen N, Case L, Miao W, Wallace KJ. Exploring the Photophysical and Electrochemical Properties of a Family of Coumarin-Quinoline and Coumarin-Imine Fluorophores for Sensor Development, the 3rd Edition of NASC, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2024, won a travel grant
- Hosen N, Wallace KJ, Miao W. Design and synthesis of low molecular weight electrogenerated chemiluminescence probes (LMEPs) for the detection of organophosphates [poster], ACS Spring, 2024, won a travel grant
- Hosen N, Miao W, Wallace KJ. Low molecular weight electrogenerated chemiluminescence probes (LMEPs) for the detection of nerve agent mimic, 88th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting, 2024, won top 10% abstract
- Hosen N, Mia R, Miao W, Wallace KJ. The Synthesis of a Coumarin-enamine Chemodosimeter for the Detection of Diisopropylfluorophosphate a Nerve Agent Mimic, Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference, Thad Cochran Center, USM, 2023
- Hosen N, Mia R, Wallace KJ, Miao W. An ECL Generated Coumarin-enamine Chemodosimeter for Diisopropylfluorophosphate a Nerve Agent Mimic [poster], North American Supramolecular Chemistry (NASC) meeting, Tulane and Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, 2022; won a travel grant
- Remote detection of Chemical Warfare Agents, 3M thesis, USM, 2020
MENTORED in PRESENTATION
- Aggregation-Induced Emission of Coumarin Derivatives for Sensor Development, presented by Riley Patterson, REU student, summer 2024, won the top abstract, top poster, and runner-up oral presentation award.
- Synthesis, Photophysical, and Electrochemical Studies of Oxime-Functionalized Coumarin-Quinoline Molecular Probe, presented by Nishrenika Pokhrel, undergraduate student, Chemistry and Biochemistry, USM, 26 April, 2025
Work Experience & Education
2019-Present
Ph.D. Candidate
Chemistry
I specialize in inorganic and analytical chemistry, focusing on synthesizing low molecular weight sensors to detect toxic analytes and ions of interest.
2012-2013
M.Sc.
Chemistry, SUST
2008-2012
B.Sc.
Chemistry, SUST
2006-2008
H.S.C.
Science, Dhaka
University Laboratory School and College, IER, University of Dhaka
1998-2005
S.S.C.
Science, Netrokona
Anjuman Model Govt. High School, Netrokona
LABORATORY SKILLS
Organic synthesis
NMR
HRMS
Spectrofluorometry
UV-Vis
FTIR
CV
ECL
Apps
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Origin75%
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Excell70%
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TopSpin NMR85%
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ChemDraw90%
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Endnote80%
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Spartan Student60%
General Skills
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Leadership90%
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Critical Thinking75%
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Mentorship85%
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Empathy95%
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English95%
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Bengali100%
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Passion for research
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Excellent teamwork and collaboration
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Good communication skills
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Attention to detail
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Critical thinking and analytical skills
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Creative Problem-Solving
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Continuous Learning
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Let's Get in Touch!
+1 601 307 42 75
nazmul.hosen@usm.edu
Hattiesburg, MS, USA