Specialization
- Environmental Biotechnology, Bioremediation, and Eco-Toxicological Assessment
- Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery
- Upcycling of Wastes
Qualification
B.Sc. in Biotechnology (2009 - 2012),M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2012 – 2014),Doctorate in Environmental Engineering (2016 – 2021),Project Assistant - Level II (2014 – 2016),Post-Doctoral Researcher (2021 – 2022),Post-Doctoral Researcher (2022 – 2023),Post-Doctoral Research Associate (2023-2024)
Teaching Experience
Academic: Assistant Professor, SoAS-BT, REVA University (Sept 2024 – Present)
Orcid ID
0000-0002-8774-1332
Vidwan ID/Profile URL
656652
Scopus ID/Google Scholar ID
57204173394
Funded Project (amount sanctioned)
| Sl. No |
Name of the Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator |
Name of the Funding Agency |
Type (Government/Non-Government) |
Department |
Year of Award |
Funds Provided (INR in lakhs) |
Year of Sanction |
Status |
| 1 |
Dr. Md Saifuddin (PI) |
REVA University (Seed Grant 2025) |
Institutional (Government Aided) |
Biotechnology |
2025 |
10.60 |
2025 |
Ongoing |
| 2 |
Dr. Md Saifuddin (Co-Investigator) |
KSCST Student Project Funding 2025 |
State (Government of Karnataka) |
Civil Engineering & Biotechnology |
2024 |
0.05 |
2025 |
Completed (Selected for State-level Exhibition) |
Publications In Refereed Journals
Key Publications (Only Q1 & Q2 rated):
- Kyeong Hwan Kang, Md Saifuddin, Kangmin Chon (co-first authors), Sungjun Bae, Young Mo Kim*., “Recent advances in the application of magnetic materials for the treatment of perfluoroalkyl substances in aqueous phase”, [2024], Chemosphere, 352, 141522. (DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141522) (I.F. = 8.8, Q1)
- Yerim Lee, Md Saifuddin, Seon Yeong Park, Chang Gyun Kim., “Synergistic effect of total residual oxidants and microplastics on seawater disinfection: An ecotoxicity study”, [2023], Environmental Engineering Research, 28(3): 210612. (DOI: 10.4491/eer.2021.612) (I.F. = 3.93, Q2)
- Md Saifuddin, Yasaman Ghaffari, Seon Yeong Park, Chang Gyun Kim., “Rapid Surface Degradation of Co-axially Arranged Polypropylene Globules by Nanoporous Carbonized TiO₂ Assisted with UV-C”, [2022], Environmental Research, 212 C, 113422. (DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113422) (I.F. = 8.4, Q1)
- Yasaman Ghaffari, Md Saifuddin, Suho Kim, Soyoung Beak, Jiyeol Bae, Kwang Soo Kim., “A Novel Metal-Containing Mesoporous Silica Composite for the Decolorization of Rhodamine B: Effect of Metal Content on Structure and Performance”, [2022], Nanomaterials, 12, 4108. (DOI: 10.3390/nano12234108) (I.F. = 5.7, Q1)
- Yasaman Ghaffari, Soyoung Beak, Jiyeol Bae, Suho Kim, Md Saifuddin, Kwang Soo Kim., “One-Step Fabrication of Novel Ultra Porous Mn₂O₃–Fe₂O₃ @ SiO₂: A Versatile Material for Removal of Organic Pollutants from Industrial Wastewater at Neutral pH”, [2022], Separation and Purification Technology, 285, 120259. (DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120259) (I.F. = 9.1, Q1)
- Nishesh K Gupta, Md Saifuddin, Suho Kim, Kwang Soo Kim., “Microscopic, spectroscopic, and experimental approach towards understanding the phosphate adsorption onto Zn–Fe layered double hydroxide”, [2020], Journal of Molecular Liquids, 297, 111935. (DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111935) (I.F. = 6.6, Q1)
- Md Saifuddin, Jiyeol Bae, Kwang Soo Kim*., “Role of Fe, Na and Al in Fe-Zeolite-A for adsorption and desorption of phosphate from aqueous solution”, [2019], Water Research, 158, 246–256. (DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.03.045) (I.F. = 13.4, Q1)
Patents Copyrights
Patents Granted: System for Phosphate Adsorption-Desorption in Aqueous Phase Using Powdered Phosphate Absorbent, and Method for the Same.
Patent No.: 1023444890000 | Granted: 31 Dec 2021
Co-Inventors: Prof. (Dr.) Kwang Soo Kim et al. (KICT, South Korea)
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
- Grand Prize Award (2021) – Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), for developing a continuous membrane reactor for phosphate removal and recovery.
- UST Korea International Scholarship (2016 – 2021) – Full funding (tuition, stipend, health insurance, travel).
International Visits:
- Buyeo, Republic of Korea (30–31 October 2025): Invited Guest Speaker & Expert Committee Member at KSWE–KSWW Joint Forum.
