PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Research Experience
May 1993 - April 1994 : Post-doctoral Fellow
(Awarded by The Royal Society London)
School of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences
University of Sussex, U.K.
May 1995 - March 1997 : Post-doctoral Fellow
(Awarded by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany)
Bayreuth University, Germany.
August 2010 - October 2010 : Post-doctoral Fellow
(Awarded by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany)
Bayreuth University, Germany.
Visits:
(a) University of Sussex, U.K.: May 1993 – April 1994
(b) Bayreuth University, Germany : May 1995 – March 1997
(c) Bayreuth University, Germany : August 2010 – October 2010
(d) HELP University Malaysia : 2 September – 16 September 2012
(e) Tokyo Metropoitan University, Japan : 29 Jan – 3 Feb, 2014
Membership of Professional Societies
(a) Bangladesh Chemical Society
(b) Bangladesh Association for the advancement of Sciences.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds having biological activity and of organic liquid crystals
JOURNAL PAPER
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,35. Reactivity of [m-H)Os3(CO)8{Ph2PCH2P(Ph)C6H4}] with organic heterothiols; X-ray structures of [H(m-H)Os3(CO)8(h2-pyS){Ph2PCH2P(Ph)C6H4}] and [Os3(CO)8(m-h2-pyS) {Ph2PCH2P(Ph)C6H4}], S. E. Kabir, K.M. A. Malik, M. E. Molla and M. A. Mottalib, J. Organomet. Chem., 2000, 616, 157-164. Click here
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,34. New zwitterionic heterocycles derived from 1-chloro(dimethyl)silyl-1-borylalkenes and 2-lithio-1-methylimidazole and 1-lithio-indazole, B. Wrackmeyer, H. Maisel, W. Milius, A. Badshah, M. E. Molla and A. Mottalib, J. Organomet. Chem., 2000, 602, 45-50. Click here
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,33. Hydroboration of 1-alkynyl(chloro)silanes-new synthons in heterocyclic chemistry, B. Wrackmeyer, A. Badshah, E. Molla and A. Mottalib, J. Organomet. Chem., 1999, 584, 98-102. Click here
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,32. 1,1-Organoboration of tetraynes-Routes to new siloles, stannoles and fused heterocycles. B. Wrackmeyer, G. Kehr, J. Suss and E. Molla, J. Organomet. Chem., 1999, 577, 82-92. Click here
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,31. 1,6-Dihydro-1,6-disilapentalene derivatives by 1,1-Organoboration of triynes. B. Wrackmeyer, G. Kehr, J. Suss and E. Molla, J. Organomet. Chem.,1998, 562, 207-215. Click here
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B,30. Molecular structure of Tri(2-thienyl)borane B. Wrackmeyer, W. Millius and M.E. Molla, Z. Naturforsch, 1996, 51b, 1811-1814. Click here
29. A bulky tris (trisilyl) methyl ligand incorporating a donor sulfur atom : Some (Me3Si)2(PhSMe2Si)CSnMe2X compounds. D.A.Antonov, C.Eaborn, J.D.Smith, P.B.Hitchcock, M.E.Molla, V.I. Rozenberg, W.A. Stancyk and A. Kowaleska, J. Oganomet. Chem., 1996, 521, 109-112. Click here
Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science,28. Synthesis of 2-Arylsubstituted Benzimidazoles from Schiff base by oxidative cyclization. M.R. Islam, M.E. Molla and M.S. Kabir, Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science, 1996, 20, 41-46.
Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science,27. Syntheses and oxidative cyclization of some aldehyde 4-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1-phenyl) thiosemicarbazone. M.E.Molla, R. Akter and Z.U.M. Khan, Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science, 1995, 19, 7-13.
Jahangirnagar Review A,26. Syntheses and oxidative cyclization of some aldehyde and ketone 4-(3-chloro-4-methyl-1-phenyl) thiosemicarbazones. M.E. Molla, S.M. Shahabuddin, A. Uddin and N. Hossain, Jahangirnagar Review, Part A, 1993, 17, 7-13.
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,25. Novel tris(trimethylsilyl)methyl boron compounds. Crystal structures of the diborane {(Me3Si)3C}HB(m-H)2BH{C(SiMe3)3}and the bis(aminoboryl) amine {(Me3Si)3C(NH2)B}2NH. S.S. Al-juaid, C. Eaborn, P.B. Hitchcock, K.K. Kundu, M.E. Molla and J.D. Smith, J. Organomet. Chem., 1990, 385, 13-21. Click here
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences,24. Reaction of sodium tetracarbonylcobaltate with b-bromostyrene. I.Ahmed, R.Begum, S.E. Kabir, M.M. Karim, M.E. Molla and S.S. Ullah, J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci., 1990, 14, 263-265.
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences,23. Kinetics of oxidation of ethane diol and some of its derivatives. A. Awwal, A.B. Kazi, M.E. Molla and M.A. Rahman, J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci., 1989, 13, 161-164.
Journal of the Bangladesh Chemical Society,22. Synthesis and reactions of trans, trans, cis -1,5,9-cyclodo decatrie netetra carbo- nyltungsten. J.U. Ahmad, A.G.M.M. Hossain, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla and M.B. H. Howlader, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc. 1989, 2, 117-121.
Journal of the Bangladesh Chemical Society,21. Synthesis and reactions of trans, trans, cis -1,5,9-cyclodo decatrie netetra carbo- nyltungsten. J.U. Ahmad, A.G.M.M. Hossain, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla and M.B. H. Howlader, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc. 1989, 2, 117-121.
Journal of the Bangladesh Chemical Society,20. Kinetics of oxidation of succinic acid by acid dichromate. A. Awwal, A.B. Kazi, M.E. Molla and E.H. Khan, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 1989, 2, 75-80.
Journal of the Bangladesh Chemical Society,19. Kinetics of enolization of cyclic ketones in acid solutions. A. Awwal, A.B. Kazi, M.E. Molla and A.K.M.F. Rahman, J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc., 1989, 2, 63-66.
Dalton Transaction,18. Tris(Trimethylsilyl)methyl and tris(dimethylphenylsilyl)methyl derivatives of Boron. Crystal structures of Dihydroxy[tris(trimethylsilyl)methyl]borane and of the Lithium boron complex [(MeOH)2Li(m-OMe)2B(OMe)2]. S.S. Al-Juaid, C. Eaborn, M.N.A. El-Kheli, P.B. Hitchcock, P.D. Lickiss, M.E. Molla, J.D. Smith and J.A. Zora, J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 1989, 447-452. Click here
Bangladesh Quest,17. Biogeochemical studies in the estuarine region of Bangladesh. S.S. Ullah, M.E. Molla, J.U. Ahmad, M. Mofizuddin and Q. Ahsan, Bangladesh Quest, 1988, 1.
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry,16. The synthesis and crystal structure of m-{di-h6-phenyl(trimethylsilyl)methane}-{bis(tricarbonyl)chromium}. N.H. Buttrus, C. Eaborn, M.E. Molla, P.B. Hitchcock an J.D. Smith, J. Organomet. Chem. 1988, 344, 313-319. Click here
Jahangirnagar University Journal of Sciences,15. Synthesis of some aldehyde and ketone 4-(3-chloro-4-methyl-1-phenyl) thiosemicarbazones as antibacterial agents. M.R. Islam, M.E. Molla, M.M. Rahman and M.S.K. Chowdhury, Jahangirnagar Review, Part A, 1988, 12, 11-15.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,14. Utilization of 6Li{H} Nuclear Overhauser Effect. The structures of Hydro[tris (trimethylsilyl)Methyl] metalates of Boron,Aluminium,Gallium and Indium in solution. A.G. Avent, C. Eaborn, M.N.A. El-Kheli, M.E. Molla, J.D. Smith and A.C. Sullivan., J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 1986, 108, 3854-3855. Click here
Nuclear Sciences and Applications,13. Reaction of disodiumtetracarbonyl ferrate with benzyl chloride and subsequent hydrolysis with 1N HCl. S.S. Ullah, M.E. Molla and A.K.F. Rahman, Nuclear Sci. and Appli., 1985, 16 & 17, series B.
Indian Journal of Chemistry,12. Synthesis and characterization of bis (h3-allyl)xylylene-dicobalthexacarbonyl: A novel fluxional complex in which the aromaticty of benzene ring is destroyed, S.S. Ullah, M.E. Molla, M.M. Karim and R. Begum, Indian J. Chem. 1985, 24 A, 412-413. Click here
Indian Journal of Chemistry,11. Photochemical synthesis and reactions of (m-1,2,5,6-tetrahaptocyclooctadiene) bis(pentahaptomethylcyclopentadienyl-manganesedicarbonyl).S.S. Ullah, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla, M. Karim and B.B. Khan, Indian J Chem., 1985, 24A, 509-510. Click here
Indian Journal of Chemistry,10. Dimerization and subsequent complexation of 1,5,9-cyclo-dodecatriene with Fe(CO)5. S.S. Ullah, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla and S.M. Wahiduzzaman, Indian J. Chem., 1985, 24A, 45-46. Click here
Indian Journal of Chemistry,9. Synthesis and reactions of limonenetricarbonyliron. S.S. Ullah, M.E. Molla and N. Begum, Indian J. Chem., 1984, 23A, 992-994. Click here
8. Reaction of disodium tetracarbonylferrate with b-bromostyrene. S.S. Ullah, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla, A.K.F. Rahman and M. Karim, Indian J. Chem., 1984, 23A, 637-638. Click here
Indian Journal of Chemistry,7. Reaction of 2,3-bis(carbomethoxy)-9,10-dichlorobicyclo(6,2,0)-deca-2,5-diene with Fe2(CO)9. S.S Ullah, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla and M. Karim, Indian J. Chem., 1984, 23A, 404-405. Click here
Indian Journal of Chemistry,6. Synthesis and reaction of 1,5,9,-cyclododecatriene- tricarbonyliron.S.S.Ullah, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla and S.M. Wahiduzzaman, Indian J. Chem., 1984, 23A, 180-182. Click here
Indian Journal of Chemistry,5. Synthesis and reactions of trans-1,4,9-decatrienetricarbonyliron. S.S. Ullah, M.E. Molla and A.H. Molla, Indian J. Chem., 1984, 23A, 995-996. View
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences,4. Long chain aliphatic alcohols, ketone and fatty acid ester. M.U. Ahmad, M.R. Islam, A.B. Kazi, M. Muttalib, M.E. Molla and G.C. Shaha, J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci.,1984, 8, 47-51.
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences,3. Reaction of disodiumtetracarbonylferrate with p-xylenedibromide. S.S. Ullah, M.E. Molla and M. Karim, J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci., 1984, 8, 75-79.
Nuclear Science and Applications,2. Synthesis and studies of s-bonding complex: Reaction of sodium tetra carbonyl- cobaltate with 1,2-bis (chloromethyl)-4,5-dimethyl benzene. S.S. Ullah, S.E. Kabir, M.E. Molla and A.K.F. Rahman, Nuclear Sci. and Appli., 1983, 14 & 15, Series B, 63-66.
Jahangirnagar Review Part A(Science),1. Kinetics of the substitution reaction of trans, trans,trans-1,5,9-cyclodo- decatrienetricarbonyliron with triphenylphosphine. P. Das, M.E. Molla, M.K. Begum and A. Awwal, Jahangirnagar Review Part A(Science), 1982, 6, 7-13.
Academic Info
Period: 1988
D.Phil. Chemistry
Period: 1977
M.Sc. (Chemistry)
Result: 1st class
Period: 1976
B.Sc. (Chemistry)
Result: 1st class
Period: 1973
H.S.C
Result: 1st Division
Period: 1971
S.S.C
Result: 1st Division
Experience
Position: Visiting Consultant
Period: Feb 2006 - Jun 2007
Courses Taught
Chem 3327: Chemistry for Health Sciences
Chem 4481: Chemistry for Teachers
Chem Lab 3327, Lab 3321: Organic Chemistry I
Chem 1071: Chemistry for Engineers
Chem 2101: General Chemistry 1
Chem Lab 2101, Lab 2102: General Chemistry II
Position: Professor
Period: Jul 1993 - Present
Courses Taught
Chem 400: Spectroscopic methods in structural analysis
Chem 434: Organic reagents and synthesis
Chem 330: Organic reaction mechanism
Chem 230: Organic chemistry of functional groups
Chem Lab 235: Preparative Organic Chemistry
Chem Lab 335: Identification of organic compounds
Chem Lab 435: Organic-Applied Chemistry Practical
Chem 540: Chromatographic Techniques and Multistep synthesi
Position: Associate Professor
Period: Mar 1989 Jul 1993
Courses Taught
Chem 400, Chem 436, Chem 433: Organic polymers
Chem Lab 335, Chem Lab 235: Preparation of organic compounds
Position: Assistant professor
Period: Jul 1985 Mar 1989
Courses Taught
Chem 230, Chem 231: Organic functional group Chemistry
Chem130: Organic functional group chemistry 1
Chem Lab 235, Lab 115: General chemistry
Chem Lab 125: Qualitative inorganic analysis
Position: Lecturer
Period: Feb 1981 Jul 1985
Courses Taught
Chem 110: Physical Chemistry Part 1
Chem 120: Inorganic Chemistry Part 1
Chem 231, Chem 436 Lab 115, Lab 125.
Activity
Position: Professor
Research supervision
Supervised more than a dozen Masters' thesis students at the department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh Produced four Ph.D. and supervising four more Ph.D students and a number of M.Phil students at the moment, at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
Position: Professor
Scholarly Activities
Supervising two Ph.D students and three M.Phil students at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.
Conducted post-doctoral research in two internationally reputed laboratories in the U.K and in Germany. Scholastic ability reflected in the publication of a sizeable number of research papers in different International Journals (please see the publication list).
Actively involved in research in the Department of Chemistry, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh as reflected in the publication of several papers in the journals at home and abroad (please see the publication list).
Position: Professor
Contact
Professor Dr Md. Elias Molla
Professor
Department of Chemistry
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: + 880 1819284778
Email: emolla_organic@juniv.edu
