Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Md Motiur Mazumder

Md Motiur Mazumder

BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Mazumder is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Utah Tech University, specializing in inorganic chemistry and electrochemistry. His research focuses on energy storage materials, particularly non-aqueous redox flow batteries and advanced membrane technologies. He is passionate about integrating cutting-edge research with engaging teaching to inspire the next generation of scientists.

PREVIOUS TEACHING
Served as a teaching assistant at Auburn University from 2017 to 2021, instructing and supervising General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry laboratories. Prior to that, taught A-Level Chemistry at Mastermind English Medium School (2015–2017), preparing students for Cambridge International Examinations.

EXPERIENCE
8 years of teaching experience

RESEARCH & INTERESTS
Research interests include inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials for energy storage. Specializes in advanced materials for non-aqueous redox flow batteries, with a focus on anion exchange membranes, redox-active molecules, and electrode modification strategies. Expertise also includes polymer synthesis, thin films, photochemistry, and electrochemical analysis for energy and sensor applications.

Education

Postdoctoral Researcher

  • University of Utah, 2022-2024

Ph.D. in Chemistry

  • Auburn University 2017- 2022

M. S in Chemistry

  • Shahjalal University of Science and Technology 2013-2015

B. S in Chemistry

  • Shahjalal University of Science and Technology 2008-2012

Courses

  • CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I
  • CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 3100 - Inorganic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 4100 - Inorganic Chemistry II

PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS

● **Md. Motiur R. Mazumder, Hazel Gerber, Paul A. Kohl *, Shelley D. Minteer ***, “Development and Evaluation of Butyl norbornene Based Cross-Linked Anion Exchange Membranes for Enhanced Non-aqueous Redox Flow Battery Efficiency,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 17 (4): 6315–6325 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c18366

● **Jessica Tami, Md. Motiur Mazumder, Grace Cook, Shelley Minteer *, Anne McNeil ***, “Protocol for Evaluating Anion Exchange Membranes for Nonaqueous Redox Flow Batteries,” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2024). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c07026

● **Md. Motiur R. Mazumder, Shelley D. Minteer ***, “Cross-Linked Phenyl-Acrylate-Based Anion Exchange Membranes Synthesis, Characterization and Performance in Non-Aqueous Redox Flow Battery,” ACS Materials Au(2023). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.3c00044

● Md. Motiur R. Mazumder, Rezoanul Islam, Mohammed M. Rahman, “Efficient AcFc-[FeIII(acac)3] Redox Couple for Non-Aqueous Redox Flow Battery at Low Temperature,” Chem. Asian J. (2022), e202201025. https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.202201025

● **Md. Motiur R. Mazumder, Byron H. Farnum ***, “Two One-Electron vs One Two-Electron Redox System of Nickel Diethyldithiocarbamate for Redox Flow Battery,” Inorganic Chemistry 61 (2022) 19039–19048 – Featured Article. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03124

● **Md. Motiur R. Mazumder, Andricus Burton, Chase S. Richburg, Soumen Saha, Bryan Cronin, Evert Duin, Byron H. Farnum ***, “Controlling One-Electron vs Two-Electron Pathways in Multi-Electron Redox Cycle of Nickel Diethyldithiocarbamate,” Inorganic Chemistry 60 (2021) 13388–13399. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c0169

● **Soumen Saha, Sha Tamanna Sahil, Md. Motiur R. Mazumder, Alexander M. Stephens, Bryan Cronin, Evert C. Duin, Jonah W. Jurss, Byron H. Farnum ***, “Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrocatalytic Activity of Bis(pyridylimino)Isoindoline Cu(II) and Ni(II) Complexes,” Dalton Transactions 50 (2021) 926–935. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT03030A

● *Md. Nizam Uddin , Md. Saidul Islam, Md. Motiur Rahaman Mazumder, Md. Asjad Hossen, Mohammad Elias, “Synthesis, Characterization, Photo Catalytic and Antibacterial Activity of Ag/B/N Co-Doped TiO₂/CNT Composite Films,” J. Inclusion Phenom. Macrocyclic Chem. 82 (2015) 229–234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2012.12.024

● *Md. Nizam Uddin , Sayed Ul Alam Shibly, Rasim Ovali, Saiful Islam, Md. Motiur Rahaman Mazumder, Md. Saidul Islam, M. Jasim Uddin, Oguz Gulseren, Erman Bengu, “An Experimental and First-Principles Study of the Effect of B/N Doping in TiO₂ Thin Films for Visible Light Photo-Catalysis,” J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 254 (2013) 25–34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10847-015-0510-2

Contact

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Email: Md.Motiur.Mazumder@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-879-4377

Office: SNOW 219