Ph.D. McGill University, (Nuclear Chemistry), Montreal, Canada. (1968);

M.Sc. (Inorganic-Physical Chemistry Research Group), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1962).

Special Courses on Trace Metals Analysis in Soil Matrix by PIXE and XRF Methods, 1984, Ghent University and Antwerp University. Air Particulate Analysis for Heavy Metals by PIXE, 1980, ATOMKI, Debrecen, Hungary. Analytical Science of Heavy Metals and Rare earths: Alpha Spectrometry, Atomic Emission Spectrography, 1970, Junta de Energia Nucleares (JEN), Madrid, Spain. Advanced Research in Marine Chemistry and Pollution, 1991-1992, Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, Den Burg, Texel, the Netherlands (Senior EEC Fellowship).

Founder Director, Centre of Excellence, University of Dhaka, established six advanced laboratories for research and development in multidisciplinary science such as Laser Spectroscopy, Atomic Spectroscopy for Ultratrace Analysis, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Computer Science and Software Development (2004-2006).

Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dhaka University (1992-2004)

Chief Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (1963-1992)

Specialist in Analytical Chemistry of Trace Elements, Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control (Water, Air, Soil Pollution with heavy metals), Heavy Metal Pollution in the Marine Environment and Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change. Electroanalytical and Nuclear Analytical Chemistry and Radiotracer Technology in Industry, Water and Air Quality Management and Solid Waste Disposal, Teaching and Research in Healthrelated Environmental Issues, Nutrition and Heavy Metals Toxicology.

Consultant World Bank: Air Quality Monitoring in hybrid-type HHK Brick Fields for Energy efficiency studies, World Bank, 2008. Consultant DOE-World Bank: Air Quality Monitoring Action Plans for Khulna and Rajshahi cities, 2007.

Consultant, World Health Organization as an Analytical Expert for Arsenic Analysis in the Field as well as in the Laboratory and developed the corresponding SOPs and performed an Arsenic Exposure Analysis of the Bangladesh Population through the Food Chain.

Consultant, ADB to provide Water Quality Management Expert Services to the Asian Development Bank Project in Bangladesh on Oil Spill Impact and Response Management Program on Aquatic Environment and Coastal Ecosystem of the Sundarbans Area, Ministry of Shipping and Inland Water Transport, GoB, 2001-2002.

Consultant, ADB, Air Quality Management Action Plan for the Dhaka City, 2005

Consultant, World Health Organization as an Analytical Expert for Arsenic Analysis in the Field as well as in the Laboratory and developed the corresponding SOPs and performed an Arsenic Exposure Analysis of the Bangladesh Population through the Food Chain.

Member, Technology Advisory Committee for Air Quality Monitoring Project (AQMP), Department of Environment (DOE), Government of Bangladesh (GOB), 2002 to date.

Represented BAEC in the Committee for the Development of Environmental Criteria, Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF), GOB, 1990.

Represented the BAEC in the Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry of Commerce, on the Import of Solid Waste for industrial use, 1989

More than 80 publications in peer reviewed journals of repute, of which a substantial number is published in refereed International Journals in Europe, USA and Canada or by international agencies. A selected list is given below.

A.H. Khan, Mitigation of Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater in Bangladesh: I Arsenic Calamity of Groundwater in Bangladesh: Contamination in Water Soil and Plants, Kingshuk Roy (Editor), Nihon University Publication, Japan 2008

Julian E. Spallholz, L Mallory Boylan, M. Mahbubur Rahman, Daniel Katz, , J. David Robertson, ABM Zakaria, A. H. Khan, M. Alauddin, M. Bhattacharjee, S. Sultana, S. Khanam and Z.Choucair Selenium content of rice, mixed plant foods and fish from Bangladesh, Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry,, 2007, 1-10

A. Hussam, M. Habibuddowla, M. Alauddin, Z. A. Hossain, A. K. M. Munir and A. H. Khan, "Chemical Fate of Arsenic and Other Metals in Groundwater of Bangladesh: Experimental Measurement and Chemical Equilibrium Model", J. Environ. Sci. Health, A38 (1), 71(2003).

M. Khyrul Kabir, M. Q. Ehsan and A. H. Khan, "Anodic Stripping Voltammetry in Biological and Environmental Studies", J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc, 15(1), (2002).

A. Hussam, M. Alauddin, A. H. Khan, D. Chowdhury, H. Bibi, M. Bhattacharjee and S. Sultana "Solid Phase Microextraction: Measurement of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Dhaka City Air Pollution", J. Environ. Sci. Health, A 37(7), 1223 (2002).

A. K. M. Fazlul Hoque, M. Khaliquzzaman, M. Dilder Hossain, A. H. Khan, "Determination of Fluoride in Water Residues by Protoninduced Gamma Emission Measurements", Fluoride, 35 (3), 176 (2002).

A. Hussam, M. Alauddin, A. H. Khan, S. B. Rasul, and A. K. M. Munir, "Arsine Generation in Arsenic Field Kit: A Health Hazard", International Conference on Arsenic in Bangladesh Groundwater, Wagner College, New York, February 27-28, 1999.

S. B. Rasul, N. Ahmed, A. K. M. Munir, S. Washe, M. Khaliquzzaman, and A. H. Khan, and A. Hussam, "Speciation of Arsenic in Groundwater of Bangladesh", International Conference on Arsenic in Bangladesh Groundwater, Wagner College, New York, February 27-28, 1999.

A. H. Khan, A. Hussam, and M. Alauddin, "Groundwater Chemistry and Arsenic Distribution in Groundwater of Bangladesh", International Conference on Arsenic in Bangladesh Groundwater, Wagner College, New York, February 27-28, 1999.

E. Nabi, S. Z. Haider, M. A. Islam, A. K. M. F. Kibria, and A. H. Khan, "Stripping Voltammetric Studies of Copper Glutathione Complexation in Sea Water", J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 23(2), 2071 (1999).

L. N. Rahman, M. Q. Ehsam and A. H. Khan, "Copper Glutathione interaction for Complexation and Speciation Studies at TMF Electrode in Artificial Sea Water", Dhaka Uni. J. Sci, 46(2), 223 (1998).

M. Khaliquzzaman, S. K. Biswas, S. A. Tarafdar, and A. H. Khan, "Analytical Quality Assurance in Trace Elements Analysis using Different Techniques in the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission", IAEA-Sym-344/73, 343 (1997).

M. Ali, A. H. Khan, A. K. M. Wahiduzzaman and M. A. Malek, "Trace Element Concentration in the Hair of Bangladesh Children under Normal and Malnourished Condition", J. Radioanal. Chem, 219(1), 81 (1997).

H. U. Rashid, A. H. Khan, M. H.Sarker. S. Akhter and M. F. Khan, "Effect of Hemodialysis on Serum Zinc, Copper and Magnesium Level in Patients with End Stage Renal Failure", Bangladesh Renal J., 15(1), 15 (1996).

A. M. S. Alam, M. A. Rahman, A. H. Khan and D. A. Chowdhury, "Determination of Se (IV) with Differential Pulse Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry", Dhaka Uni. J. Sci., 44(2), 161 (1996).

M. Khaliquzzaman, S. K. Biswas, S. A. Tarafdar, A. Islam and A. H. Khan, "Trace Elements Composition of Air Particulate Matters in Urban and Rural Areas of Bangladesh", AECD/AFD- CH/3-44 Report, November, 1995.

M. Khaliquzzaman, S. K. Biswas S. A. Tarafdar, and A. Islam, A. H. Khan, "Background Air Pollution Studies in Urban and Rural Areas of Bangladesh", Research Coordination Meeting Sydney. 26-31 March, 1995.

S. Z. Haider, A. H. Khan N. A. Pasha, M. I. Mondel, A. Islam and M. M. Alam, "On the Aspects of Greenhouse Gas Emission Studies in Bangladesh: Methane Emission from Rice Paddies", BAS Int. Sym. Dhaka, 27-30 March, 1995.

A. M. F. Kibria, M. Sh. Mridha and A. H. Khan,"Electrochemical Studies of Nickel Electrode for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction", Int. J. Hydrogen Energy , 20(6), 435 (1995).

S. A. Tarafdar, A. H. Khan D. A. Hadi, F. B. A. Maroof and M. Ali, "Application of PIXE, NAA and Other Techniques for the Determination of Toxic Elements in Foodstuffs and Drinking Water in Bangladesh", IAEA Report NAHRES-23, P. 71 (1994).

S. M. Salehuddin, A. H. Khan, S. A. Tarafdar and M. M. M. Rahman, "Study of Possible Contamination of Jute Fibre with Petroleum Based Hydrocarbons Carcinogens and their Migration to Foodstuffs", J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci., 18(2), 117-125, (1994)

S. M. Salehuddin and A. H. Khan, "A Comparative Study of Different Stationary Phases of Gas-Liquid Chromatography for the Determination of Some Phenolic Compounds in Tobacco Condensate", J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 17 (2), 257 (1993).

M. A. Haque, S. Z. Haider S. A. Tarafdar and A. H. Khan, "The Inventory of Inorganic Nitrogen in the Surface Water Ecosystem (Lakes and Rivers) in and around Dhaka City", J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 6 (1), 15-23, (1993).

A. M. F. Kibria, M. Sh. Mridha and A. H. Khan, "Electrocatalytic Behaviour of Nickel Electrode in Alkaline Water Electrolysis", Conference paper, 5th Int. Energy Conference, Seoul, South Korea, October, 1993.

A. H. Khan, "The Current Status of Nuclear Analytical Technology in Bangladesh: Materials Analysis and Environmental Studies (Coordination Meeting Report)", IAEA/UNDP/RCA Report on Sustainable Development, RAS/92/073, (1993).

A. H. Khan, M. Khaliquzzaman, S. A. Tarafdar, S. K. Biswas and A. Islam, "Background Air Pollution Studies in Urban and Rural Areas of Bangladesh using Nuclear-related Analytical Techniques (Conf. Report)", IAEA Report NAHRES 19, p. 47 (1993).

S. A. Tarafdar, M. Ali, A. Islam, and A.H. Khan,"Level of Some Trace and Minor Elements in Bangladeshi Meat Products", Radioanal. NucI. Chem., 3(9), 152 (1991).

A. H. Khan, D. K. Saha and S. K. Biswas, "Urine Level of Trace Elements in some Adults in Bangladesh under Workplace Environment", Int. J. Radiat. Isotopes, 41(2), 143 (1990).

Sh. Mridha, A. H. Khan and M. A. Wazed Miah, "Hydrogen Energy Prospects in Bangladesh", Proc. Int. Conf. on Hydrogen Energy Progress VIII, Hawaii, vol. I, p 125, 22-27 July, 1990.