Humayra Akhter Himu
Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of ESE

Name of the Department:

Environmental Science and Engineering

Welcome:

Welcome to the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) at Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).

We are a vibrant community of scholars where textile engineering guided by environmental science, environmental engineering with a major focus of environmental sustainability of whole textile supply chain.

The production of textile materials is associated with tremendous environmental pollution, mainly to the discharge of insufficiently treated wastewater and different types of solid wastes. Being aware of the burning environmental problem, the Government sees the need that the envisaged growth will only be achieved if also corresponding efforts are undertaken to better protect the environment as a whole and if the entire nation strives for “sustainable development”. Currently, many of the industries do not truly comply with existing social and environmental standards such as for occupational health and safety, use of sustainable raw materials, chemical management, minimization of water consumption, energy consumption, wastewater discharge to natural aquatic body, proper disposal of solid wastes and so on. Furthermore, the qualified enforcement of existing regulation as well as the proper implementation of techniques to minimize pollution at source (process optimization) as well as end-of-pipe (emission mitigation) requires well educated staff in top management level.  We are trying to improve the education of BUTEX graduates with respect to environmental protection and sustainability along the entire textile value-added chain as well as with offering courses to improve the qualification of future managers in the factories. To meet these challenges BUTEX started this academic program from session 2018-2019 named as “B. Sc. in Textile Engineering (Environment)” from the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (DoESE). The program has reflected huge opportunity that has opened up for textile graduates with specialized knowledge in environment in the national and international job markets. 

Due to its multidisciplinary curriculum with wide-ranging courses, DoESE graduates will be able to avail higher study opportunity abroad in fields of Textile Engineering, environmental science and engineering; environmental policy and sustainable development; urban planning and environmental management; chemical and environmental engineering; natural resource management; ecology, toxicology; environmental and natural resource economics; environmental law or disaster management.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (DoESE) has opened in 2018 to meet the global challenges of present time. Right now the department offers bachelor program for the prospective students with a seat capacity of 40. Currently four batches of students have already been enrolled in four academic sessions.

Vision

To evolve as a center of excellence in knowledge, research and innovation in the field of Environmental Sciences and Engineering focusing on textile sustainability to invigorate competent professionals capable of resolving national and global environmental challenges.

Mission

1

Incorporation of outcome based Teaching-Learning system and curriculum.

2

Development of infrastructural and digital facilities for better provision, communication, research and maintaining congenial Teaching- Learning domain.

3

Conducting need-based research on contemporary industrial environmental issues in association with industries and other educational institutions for innovation and rationalization.

4

Organizing and synchronizing national and international events through conferences/workshops/ seminars/ symposia/training programs etc.

5

Active contribution to the national and international environmental policy making process.

6

Indoctrination of graduates with the necessary skills to be employable in industry, academia and other fields of the environmental development worldwide.

7

Creating abilities in graduates to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make authenticated judgments.

Graduate Attributes/Generic Skills:

After successful completion of the undergraduate program, a graduate will be able to:

  • Apply his/her knowledge of basic sciences, textile technology, and management to identify and solve real-world problems in the textile industry.
  • Perform actively and communicate effectively as a member in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for textile engineering practices including IT familiarity.
  • Possess an understanding of professional, social and ethical responsibility.
  • Acquire managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Able to become a Future leader in his/her position
  • Become a life-long learner by seeking educational and development opportunities in his/her professional life such as pursuing certificate programs and advanced degrees.

Faculty Research

Our 5 full time faculty members lead research efforts in Textile process control, Textile chemical management, pollution control, sustainable resource management, climate change, environmental economics and policy, environmental health, environmental toxicology, water resource management, waste management, environmental valuation and impact assessment, textile sustainability, bio-based materials development, nanomaterials, waste water treatment, waste to energy, microplastic analysis etc.

DEGREE OFFERED

B. Sc. in Textile Engineering (ESE)

Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering (Environment)

  • Number of Seats: 40
  • Number of Semester: 08 (6 months each)
  • Total Credit: 166

For details and updates on admission procedure please visit the page.

The curriculum is under revision according to UGC instruction and to meet Board of Accreditation for Engineering & Technical Education (BAETE)accreditation.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Educational Objectives are broad statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates within a few years after graduation. The objectives of the Environmental Engineering program are that graduates will:

PEO

Description

PEO1

To create critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities based on the fundamental knowledge of basic science, textile engineering and a broad range of environmental science and engineering.

PEO2

To furnish effective communication, interpersonal and management skills as leaders and contributors in the environmental engineering professions.

PEO3

To create provision for the considerations of global and societal concerns, ethics and sustainability while undertaking engineering decisions in Textile supply chain.

PEO4

To ensure definitive need-based knowledge for the graduates in order to fulfill industrial requirements and global standards.

PEO5

To engage in continual self-improvement and lifelong learning for evolving engineering challenges faced by society.

Collaboration

  • DAAD, GIZ, University of Stuttgart & University of Hof, Germany are currently working with DoESE.
  • Collaboration with renowned Bangladeshi Universities and Textile Industries.

Contact us

Email of Head: head@ese.butex.edu.bd