Visiting Assistant Professor – University of Michigan, Department of Chemistry (2024–Present)
Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in general, physical, and analytical chemistry and mentoring students in advanced chemistry research.
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Adjunct Faculty – Oklahoma State University, Department of Chemistry (2020–2023)
Taught a wide range of chemistry laboratory courses, guiding undergraduate students through theoretical workflows and experiments.
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant – The University of South Dakota, Department of Materials Chemistry (2017–2019)
Conducted research on semiconductor nanomaterials and taught general chemistry lab courses.
Lecturer – North South University, Chemical Engineering Department (2015–2016)
Taught undergraduate courses in chemistry and mentored students in understanding core concepts of chemical engineering.
Academic Appointments
Visiting Assistant Professor – University of Michigan (2024–Present)
Lecturer – North South University (2015–2016)
Teaching Experience
University of Michigan (2024–Present)
Courses taught: CHEM 136 (General Chemistry II), CHEM 368 (Physical Chemistry I), CHEM 469 (Physical Chemistry II), CHEM 344 (Quantitative Analysis), CHEM 493 (Chemistry Seminar).
Responsibilities included proctoring exams, grading, and laboratory instruction.
Oklahoma State University (2020–2023)
Courses taught: General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry laboratories.
Guided theoretical and practical sessions for undergraduate students.
The University of South Dakota (2017–2019)
Conducted laboratory experiments for General Chemistry I & II, organized pre-lab tutorials, and evaluated student performance.
North South University (2015–2016)
Lectured in core chemistry subjects, focusing on foundational and applied chemistry for engineering students.
Research and Teaching Experience
Peroxide Vapor Detection: Developed advanced sensor materials for detecting inorganic peroxide vapor through colorimetric complexation.
Tunable Doping of Chromium in TiO2 Nanocrystals: Synthesized and characterized chromium-doped TiO2 for solar energy applications and water splitting.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Investigated adsorption of dye from wastewater using treated jute stick powder, analyzing kinetics and optimization parameters.
Materials Design for ORR and HER Experiments: Designed non-precious electrocatalysts for energy conversion applications, utilizing computational simulations and vibrational spectroscopy.
Awards and Recognition
2022 Graduate Research Fellowship – Oklahoma State University
2021 Economic Stimulus Grant Award – Oklahoma State University
2021 Skinner Chemistry Fellowship – Oklahoma State University Foundation
2020 Johnston Chemistry Fellowship – Oklahoma State University Foundation
2015 National Science and Technology Fellowship – Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
Skills
Instrumental Analysis: SEM, TEM, EDS, UV-Vis, NMR, PL, GC, MS, FT-IR, TERS
Data Analysis: Sigma Plot, Origin Plot, ChemDraw, Ocean View
Programming: Shell scripting (Linux, Unix)
Additional Skills: Microsoft Office, advanced use of iClicker, Canvas, and Banner
Professional Memberships
Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
Member, The Electrochemical Society (ECS)
Relevant Projects
Developed hybrid TiO2 nanomaterials for energy harvesting and photocatalysis.
Created sensor materials for inorganic peroxide detection.
Designed and tested adsorbents for wastewater treatment.
Modeled electrocatalysts for energy conversion processes.
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Materials
Photocatalytic Water Splitting and Renewable Energy
Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Chemistry
Mechanistic Understanding in Manipulating Energetics of TiO2 for Photocatalysis
Authors: R. Hossain, M.A. Uddin, M.A. Khan
Year: 2023
Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Volume/Issue: 127 (23)
Pages: 10897-10912
Citations: 18
Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide in Liquid and Vapors Using Titanium (IV)-Based Test Strips and Low-Cost Hardware
Authors: R. Hossain, J.J. Dickinson, A. Apblett, N.F. Materer
Year: 2022
Journal: Sensors
Volume/Issue: 22 (17)
Pages: 6635
Citations: 8
Recent Progress in Development of Cost-Effective and Highly Efficient Pt Group Metal-Free ORR and HER Electrocatalysts for Next Generation Energy Devices
Authors: S. Sultana, R. Hossain, K. Ahmed, P.K. Jiwanti, B.Y. Wardhana
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of the Electrochemical Society
Citations: 5
Removal of Levafix Red from Aqueous Solution with Treated Jute Stick and its Relevance to Pharmaceutical Field
Authors: R. Hossain, M.A. Rahman, N.J. Ara, A.M.S. Alam
Year: 2016
Journal: Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal
Volume/Issue: 19 (1)
Pages: 75-84
Citations: 3
Colorimetric Detection of Peroxide Vapors
Author: R. Hossain
Year: 2023
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Citations: 1
Tunable Doping of Chromium in TiO2 Nanocrystals Via Ion Diffusion
Author: R. Hossain
Year: 2019
Publisher: ProQuest
Citations: 1
Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapors Using Acidified Titanium (IV)-Based Test Strips
Authors: R. Hossain, N.F. Materer
Year: 2024
Journal: Materials
Volume/Issue: 17 (23)
Titania-Ionic Liquid Thin Film: A Colorimetric Sensing for the Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor
Authors: N.F.M., R. Hossain, A.W. Apblett
Year: 2021
Event: American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting
Tunable Doping of Chromium (Cr³⁺) in TiO2 Nanocrystals via Ion Diffusion
Authors: R. Hossain, J. Hoefelmeyer
Year: 2019
Event: Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society
Volume: 257
Dr. Rayhan Hossain’s extensive academic and research background, coupled with his proven teaching excellence, positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative contributions to nanotechnology and environmental chemistry exemplify his dedication to advancing scientific understanding and addressing global challenges.