Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Dhaka

Microsystems & Nanoengineering Lab

Bringing Innovation to Life

Publications: 17
Members: 25
Alumni: 15

The Microsystems and Nanoengineering Lab at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Dhaka, develops low-cost micro- and nanoscale sensors, nanomaterials and AI-driven instrumentation for environmental monitoring, sustainable agriculture and healthcare.

Our research Publications People

Empowering Low-Cost Sensing with DIY Graphene-MOF Technology — View the gallery

AI-Powered Magnetic Microplastics Remediation Combining Nano-materials, AI & Microscopy for Sustainable Pollution Solutions — View the gallery

Highlights

In focus

NewsOctober 16, 2026

Our Dengue “Smart Trap” In The National Press

MAST-CloudNet, our AI-powered acoustic trap for early dengue warning, was reported by 14 newspapers, news agencies and the University of Dhaka.

Research

9 projects, newest first.

All research

Smart Vector Surveillance for Dengue Early Warning

Our lab develops intelligent, connected field instruments for real-time monitoring of Aedes mosquitoes. We design species-selective acoustic and visual lures that attract…

1 published paper

2026
Empowering Low-Cost Sensing with DIY Graphene-MOF Technology

Environmental pollution from antibiotics in water and toxic gases like ammonia (NH₃) threatens public health and ecosystems in Bangladesh. Traditional detection methods…

1 published paper

2025
AI-Powered Magnetic Microplastics Remediation Combining Nano-materials, AI & Microscopy for Sustainable Pollution Solutions

The increasing accumulation of Microplastics in the environment has created an urgent need for efficient and scalable removal technologies. While conventional methods…

2025
Microplastic Detection and Breakdown

Our project focuses on microplastic detection and degradation, addressing a critical environmental challenge. We're committed to developing advanced methods for detecting and…

2 published papers

2023
Nano-Enabled Agriculture

Our project explores the exciting world of nano-enabled agriculture. In Bangladesh, we're studying how nano-priming can enhance soil health, plant growth, and…

3 published papers

2023
Colorimetric Sensors for Agriculture and the Environment

Discover the future of monitoring with bioinspired smart nanoparticles. These colorimetric sensors discreetly track key agricultural and environmental parameters. From soil health…

1 published paper

2023

Recent findings

IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement · October 2026

MAST-CloudNet: IoT-Enabled Acoustic Trap With Real-Time AI Surveillance of Aedes

Dengue fever poses a growing public health threat, necessitating enhanced vector surveillance focused on Aedes aegypti. While recent efforts integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) into traditional traps (Biogents (BG) traps, ovitraps), inherent limitations persist, including poor adult density…

Asif Rahman Dipto, Atique B. Zakir, Fahad Arefin, A M M Munif Khan

IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology · April 2026

MOF-Functionalized 455 nm Laser-Induced Graphene Flexible Electrode for Electrochemical Sensing

Electrochemical biosensors require electrode materials that are scalable, affordable, and effective for detecting target analyte. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has emerged as a promising electrode material, yet traditional fabrication methods using expensive CO2 lasers limit accessibility. In this work, we report a low-cost and…

Mayukh Mallick, S. M. Ali Emam, Syeda Maliha Reza

IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement · March 2026

SensorPlast: An ML-Augmented Microwave Asymmetric Split-Ring Resonator-Based System for Advanced Microplastic Identification

Microplastics are common environmental contaminants that pose serious threats to ecosystems and human health. Detecting microplastics is challenging and time-consuming, and often requires specialized laboratories, expert knowledge, and lengthy procedures. Here, we introduce “SensorPlast,” a microwave sensor based on an asymmetric split-ring…

Md. Zayed Bin Zahir Arju, Nafisa Amin Hridi

IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience · February 2026

Synthesis and Characterization of Polyethylenimine-Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles for DNA Binding toward Pollen-Directed Gene Delivery Applications

Ensuring global food security remains a pressing challenge due to the growing world population and accelerating climate change. Genetic modification provides a pathway to developing crops with improved traits, yet conventional approaches rely heavily on tissue culture regeneration, which is complex, time-consuming,…

Anik Roy, Khatuna Jannat Esha

Advanced Intelligent Systems · December 2025

SmartDetectAI: An AI-Powered Web App for Real-Time Colorimetric Detection of Heavy Metals in Water

AI-powered monitoring platforms can significantly enhance the accessibility and responsiveness of water quality assessment in decentralized and resource-limited settings. Conventional methods for detecting heavy metal ions, such as atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), offer high accuracy but require expensive instrumentation, trained personnel, and…

Mirza M. A Tunur, Nishat Tasnim, Fahad Arefin

Publications

17 peer-reviewed papers.

Full list

Annealing-induced optimization of green-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles for improved nanopriming in sustainable agriculture
Md Shadman Mostafa

Nanoscale Advances · 2025
Deep-learning enabled rapid and low-cost detection of microplastics in consumer products following on-site extraction and image processing
Atique B. Zakir, Lamiya Dewan

RSC Advances · 2025
Microwave-based sensor for cadmium detection utilizing bacterial inhibition: A step toward non-contact heavy metal detection
Nishat Tasnim

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering · 2025
Leveraging generative neural networks for accurate, diverse, and robust nanoparticle design
Nanoscale Advances · 2024
Low-Cost and Easy-to-Fabricate Microwave Sensor for Sensitive Glucose Monitoring: A Step Towards Continuous Glucose Monitoring
S. M. Ali Emam

IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology · 2024

News

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October 15, 2026

ডেঙ্গুর বাহক মশা আগেভাগে শনাক্ত করবে ঢাবির ‘স্মার্ট ফাঁদ’

মশা কামড়ানোর আগেই যদি জানা যায় কোন এলাকায় ডেঙ্গুর বাহক এডিস মশা বাড়ছে, তাহলে আগেভাগে ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া অনেক সহজ হয়। এই লক্ষ্যে একটি স্বয়ংক্রিয় ও ইন্টারনেট-সংযুক্ত মশার ফাঁদ তৈরি করেছেন ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের (ঢাবি) একদল গবেষক। ‘MAST-CloudNet’…

October 9, 2026