Name Fazlul Chowdhury Died April 9, 1996 | Fields Physical Chemistry | |
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Born Institutions University of DhakaRajshahi UniversityUniversity of Asia Pacific Thesis The Acid Behaviour of Carboxylic Derivatives (1956) Institution University of Dhaka, University of Rajshahi, University of Asia Pacific |
Fazlul Halim Chowdhury (1 August 1930 – 9 April 1996) was a fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences and one of the longest-serving Vice-Chancellors of the University of Dhaka. He made pioneering contributions to the development of physical chemistry in Bangladesh, publishing more than 20 articles. He focused on cellulose fibers (especially jute), polyelectrolytes, and proteins.
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Early life
Chowdhury was born on 1 August 1930 to a family of Kunja Sreepur village, in Comilla District, Bengal Presidency. His father was Abdul Aziz Chowdhury, an educationist. His mother was Afifa Khatun.
Education
Academic career
Research
Chowdhury made pioneering contributions to the development of physical chemistry in the country, publishing more than 20 articles. He focused on cellulose fibers (of jute in particular), polyelectrolytes, and proteins. He also guided a number of PhD theses.