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PROFESSOR DR. MOHAMMED SHAHJAHAN B.Sc. (Honors), M.Sc. Biochemistry (Dhaka), PhD Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Japan)

Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi–6205, Bangladesh Phone: 88 0721 750041, ext. 4109 (Off)  Fax: +88 0721 750064  HP: +88 01715-255567 E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Former Senior Lecturer, University Science Malaysia, School of Health Sciences, Department of Biomedical Science, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia (2002 – 2006).

Former Head, Department of Biochemistry, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi – 6205, Bangladesh (1993 – 1996).

Summary of qualifications

Area of expertise: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering /Nearly 30 years [1984 – till date]

Teaching experience (University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh): Undergraduate, Graduate and postgraduate levels; different aspects of Basic and clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology/ Genetic Engineering.

Teaching experience (University Science Malaysia, 4 years): Undergraduate & graduate levels; Basic and clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering and Haematology.

Research field Bacterial drug resistance  Natural products  Genome and cDNA cloning, sequencing & expression.

Academic qualification

PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

School of Medical Sciences, University of Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Ube, 755, Japan. March 1992.

Dissertation: Cloning and characterization of the gene encoding bovine mitochondrial adenylate kinase isozyme 3.

1 Areas of PhD Study: Enzyme purification, RNA isolation, Oligonucleotide probe synthesis, PCR priming, Colony hybridization and screening, Southern & Northern hybridization, S1-mapping, DNA sequencing, Gene expression, cDNA cloning, Genomic DNA cloning, sequencing and expression

PhD Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Atsushi Nakazawa, School of Medical Sciences, Co- supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mamoru Yamada, Yamaguchi University, Biological Sciences. Yamaguchi University, Japan.

Postdoctoral fellow:  Cloning and expression of Sodium channel cDNA from puffer fish, 1992, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Japan.  Site-directed mutagenesis of adenylate kinase isozyme-3 genes, 1997, Yamaguchi University, School of Biological Sciences, Japan.

Masters in Biochemistry (M.Sc.) Department of Biochemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1979

Thesis: Studies on the antimicrobial properties of Indigenous Plants of Bangladesh.

Areas of study:

Biomolecules, Molecular Biology & Molecular Genetics; Gene fine structure & Gene products, Intermediary metabolism & its control, Nutritional Biochemistry, Neurobiochemistry, Endocrinology, Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry of natural products

Thesis Supervisor (M.Sc.): Prof. Nurul Haque Khan, Department of Biochemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Honours) Department of Biochemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1978

Areas of study:

Biophysical chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biomolecules, Microbiology, Physiology, Nutrition, Enzymology, Cell Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Fermentation technology, Lab works Minor subjects: Zoology & Botany

Higher Secondary School Certificate 1975 Feni College, Feni, Bangladesh. Secondary School Certificate 1973 Feni Central High School, Feni, Bangladesh

Fellowships/awards

1987: Nominated for International Postgraduate Course in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering sponsored by UNESCO and Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (MONBUSHO), Japan, from Oct. 1987-Sept. 1988. 1987: Monbusho Scholarship by the government of Japan for research (6 months, Oct. 1987-Mar.1988). 1988: Monbusho Scholarship by the government of Japan for PhD (4 years, Apr. 1988-Mar. 1992). 1992: Inoue Foundation for Science Fellowship, by Inoue Foundation Japan, for post-doctoral research (6months, Apr. 1992-Sept. 1992).

2 1995: Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Fellowship Tata Fundamental research Institute, New Delhi, India (3 months X 3-times). 1996: Travel Fellowship for Asian scientist to join the International Symposium on Microbiology, organized by Bosh Institute, Calcutta, India, sponsored by Pasteur Institute, France.(December 1996) 1997: Monbusho Follow-up research Fellowship by govt. of Japan (3 months, Oct. 1997-Dec. 1999). 1999: National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship: Ministry of Science and Technology, government of Bangladesh, (December 1999 to August 2000).

Professional experiences: academic appointments

 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. (Oct. 1984 to till date, nearly 25 years).

 School of Health Sciences, Biomedical Science Dept., University Science Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia. January 2002 - January 2006 (4 years).

Professor Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. 1st August 1998 - till date.

Job Description: Teaching and research Curriculum development, assessment, Chairman/member: exam and vetting committee Preparing test, invigilation and correction of examination papers Member departmental planning and development committee Conduct exam & preparation of result Organize and conduct practical classes Organize national and international conferences on Biochemistry.

Supervision: PhD, MPhil and MSc students (More than 20)  Molecular characterization of Bacterial drug resistance gene  Natural products (Antimicrobial)  Bio-degradation of natural products  Honey  Type-2 diabetes

Associate Professor Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. 13th April 1993 – 12th April 1998.

Job Description: Teaching and research Curriculum development, assessment, Chairman/member Exam and vetting committee Preparing test, invigilation and correction of examination papers Member departmental planning and development committee Conduct exam & preparation of result Organize and conduct practical classes Organize national conferences on Biochemistry.

3 Supervision: Masters and MPhil students (5), Molecular characterization of Bacterial drug resistance gene.

Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. 13th October Oct. 1987- 12th April 1998.

Job Description: Teaching and research Curriculum development, assessment, Chairman/member Exam and vetting committee Conduct exam & preparation of result Organize and conduct practical classes Preparing test, invigilation and correction of examination papers

Research: Antibacterial characterization of indigenous plants, Nutritional analysis of fruits.

Lecturer Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. 13th October1984 – 12th October 1987.

Job Description: Teaching and research Curriculum development, assessment, Preparing test, invigilation and correction of examination papers Organize and conduct practical classes

Research: Antibacterial screening of indigenous plants of Bangladesh.

Teaching at University Science Malaysia

Senior Lecturer School of Health Sciences, Dept. of Biomedical Science, University Science Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia. January 2002 - January 2006 (4 years).

Job Description: Teach and supervise undergraduate & graduate students Participate in curriculum planning, implemention and evaluation Preparing test, invigilation and correction of examination papers Design study material and tests Conduct research for undergraduate & graduate students. Conduct exam & preparation of result Organize and conduct practical classes

Responsibilities: Course coordinator, year 1, Cell Biochemistry and Basic genetics block. Course coordinator, year 1, Human Biochemistry block. Course teacher: Cell/Human Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Haematology. Member Vetting Committee – Year 1 & 3 Group supervisor, year 1 and 2.

4 Research supervision:  Biochemical and antibacterial characterization of local honeys.  Antimicrobial studies of lemon grass.

Professional experiences: non-academic appointments

Chairman/ Head Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. July 1993 – June 1996. House Tutor/Students advisor Shahid Ziaur Rahman Hall, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 1993- 1996. Provost Shahid Ziaur Rahman Hall, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh , 1996. President Biochemical Society University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. 1993 – 1996. Joint-secretary Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2007 – 2008 Lab manager Biomedical research lab, School of Health Sciences, University Science Malaysia, 2003 – January 2006.

Additional professional coursework

Workshop Instructional Development: How to Plan and Organise PowerPoint presentation. Organised by School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Kota Bharu, Malaysia. 27-28 Aug.2003.

Workshop on Student Assessment (With focus on OSCE/OSPE). Organised by School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Kota Bharu, Malaysia. 26 – 30 Oct. 2003.

Course development activities

Review of Undergraduate Health Science Curriculum, Univ. Sains Malaysia 2002-2003. Development of Masters Curriculum, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Rajshahi Bangladesh, 2000-2001. Development of elective course curriculum, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 2002-2003.

Computer literacy

Trained in Word for Windows, Power point for presentation & Excel for data processing.

Language proficiency

5 English - Speak, read & write - Excellent Arabic - Read & write - Good Bahasa Malaysia - Speak, read & write - Fair Japanese - Speak, read, write - Fair Bengali - Speak, read & write - Excellent [Mother language]

Publications: journals/newsletter/conference booklet

RESEARCH BOOK

1. Gene structures of three vertebrate Adenylate kinase isozymes. Atsushi Nakazawa, Mamoru Yamada, Hiroshi Tanaka, Mohammed Shahjahan and Tsuyoshi Tanabe. Prog. Clin. Res, 344(1990) pp. 495-514. (Research Book, Chapter), Published by Wiley-Liss, Inc. U.S.A. 2. Cloning and characterization of the gene encoding bovine mitochondrial adenylate Kinase Isozyme 3. Mohammed Shahjahan, PhD Thesis (1992), submitted to the Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Japan.

INTERNATIONAl JOURNALS

1. Diosbuibin D And 8-Epidiosbulbin E Acctatc Norclerodanc Diterpenoids From Dioscorca Bulbifcra Tubers. Robert D.H. Muray, Zacarias D. Jorge, Nurl H. Khan, Mohammed Shahjahan and M. Quaisuddin. Phytochemistry Vol. 23, No. 3 (1984) pp. 623-625. Published by Pergamon Press Ltd. Great Britain.

2. Cloning and characterization of cDNA for a mitochondrial GTP:AMP phosphotransferase of bovine liver. Mamoru Yamada, Mohammed Shahjahan, Tsuyoshi Tanabe, Fumio Kishi and Atsushi Nakazawa. J. Biol. Chem., 264(1989) pp. 19192-19199. Published by the American Society for Biochem. And Mol. Biology, Inc. U.S.A.

3. Cloning and characterization of the gene encoding bovine mitochondrial adenylate Kinase Isozyme 3. Mohammed Shahjahan, Mamoru Yamada, Hiroshi Tanaka and Atsushi Nakazawa. Gene, 107(1991) pp. 313-317. Published by Elsevier Science Publishers, The Netherlands.

4. Cloning and characterization of sodium channel cdna from puffer fish. Mohammed Shahjahan, Mamoru Yamada, Manabo Nagaya, Motoharu Kawai and Atsushi Nakazawa. Annals of New York Academy of Sciences, Vol. 707, pp. 346-348, (Dec. 1993). Published by New York Academy of Sciences, New York.

5. A Comparative Study On The Purification And Characteristic Properties Of Lipases From Five Different Varieties Of Rice Brans. Nurul Absar, M. Maksud Ali and M. Shahjahan. Biological Diversity, Proceedings of the 11th Asian Agricultural Symposium, 1999, page. 33-55, Kyushu Tokai University, Japan. Published by the General Research Organization, Tokai University Education System, Japan.

6. Synthesis Of Mixed Ligand Complexes Of Cr(III), Mn(II), Co(II),Ni(II), Cu(II) With Benzilmonohydrazone And Diacetylmonoxide And Study Of Their Antimicrobial

6 Activities M.B.S. Hawlader, M.S. Begum and M. Shahjahan. Oriental Journal of Chemistry Vol. 15(3), page 409-412, 1999. Published from India.

7. Multidrug resistant gene (s) harboring on a 20 kb plasmid in salmonella typhi that causes typhoid fever Md. Abdul Hye Khan, Asif Hasan Chowdhury, M. Ashik Mosaddik and M. Shahjahan, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 3 (6), pp. 911 - 914, June 2000. Published by Capricorn Publications, Faisalabad, Pakistan. (ISSN 1028-8880). 8. Biochemical analysis of Different Brands of Unifloral Honey Available at the Northern Region of Bangladesh M. Ibrahim Khalil, Md. Abdul Motallib, A.S.M. Anisuzzaman, Zakia Sultana Sathi, M.A. Hye and M. Shahjahan, The Sciences, Vol. 1(6): pp. 385-388, November - December 2001. Published by the ANSInet (Asian Network for Scientific Information) Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Sciences, (ISSN 1608-8689).

9. Antibacterial Activities of Different Brands of Unifloral Honey Available at the Northern Region of Bangladesh M. Ibrahim Khalil, Md. Abdul Motallib, A.S.M. Anisuzzaman, Zakia Sultana Sathi, M.A. Hye and M. Shahjahan, The Sciences, Vol. 1(6): pp. 389-392, November-December 2001. Published by the ANSInet (Asian Network for Scientific Information) Faisalabad, Pakistan. The Sciences, (ISSN 1608-8689).

10. In vitro Antibacterial Activity of 2, 2-Diamino-1-Azavinyl Aminoamide. J.A. Khanam, M. Akhtaruzzaman, A.Y.K.M. Masud Rana and M. Shahjahan. J. Med. Sci., Vol. 2 (4) page: 198 – 201, July-August 2002, (ISSN 1682-4474). Published by the ANSInet (Asian Network for Scientific Information) Faisalabad, Pakistan.

11. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Multidrug Resistance Gene Harboring on a 28 Kb Plasmid in Aeromonas spp. Narayan Roy, S. M. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Zainul Abedin and M. Shahjahan. OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 2 (6) page: 395-398, 2002, (ISSN 1608-4127). Published by the ANSInet (Asian Network for Scientific Information) Faisalabad, Pakistan

12. Studies on multiple antibiotic resistance genes in Aeromonas spp. Narayan Roy, S. M. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Zainul Abedin and M. Shahjahan. Pakistan Journal of Biotechnolog, Vol 2, no. 2, pages: 101-108, 2003, (ISSN 1682 –296X). Published by the ANSInet (Asian Network for Scientific Information) Faisalabad, Pakistan.

13. Antibacterial activity of local Malaysian honey. Nuriza Tumin, N. Arsyah A. Halim, M. Shahjahan, Noor Izani N. J., Munavvara A. Sattar, Abdul Hye Khan and SSJ Mohsin. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.3, No.2, Page 1-10, 2005 (ISSN 1675 -7319). Published by Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

14. Glycemic response and glycemic index of Bangladeshi honey in type 2 diabetic patients. Md. Ibrahim Khalil, M. Shahjahan and Nurul Absar. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol.4, No.1, Page 13 - 19, 2006 (ISSN 1675 -7319). Published by Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

NATIONAL JOURNALS

7 1. Antimicrobial activity of plant extracts. M.S.A. Nur-E-Kamal, M. Shahjahan, M. Rahman and Nurul H. Khan. Bangladesh J. Biol. Sci., 11-13(1982-84) pp. 55-62. Published by the Bangladesh Biochemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2. Chemical investigation of Dioscorea bulbifera l. Variety sativa. Nurul H. Khan, M.S.A. Nur-E-Kamal, M. Shahjahan and Chowdhury M. Hasan. The Dhaka University Studies B, 34 No.1(1986) pp. 111-113. Published by the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3. Studies on the biochemical and nutritional aspects of the different varieties of mangoes of Rajshahi region. N. Absar, M. Shahjahan, J.A. Khanum, M. Quaisuddin, M. Hossain and M.K. Rahman. The Rajshahi University Studies. (Part B) Vol. XVI (1988) pp. 209-219. Published by the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

4. Pectinolytic Bacterial Spp. In Softening Jute Fibers. M.Z. Zaman, M.A. Rahaman and M. Shahjahan. Rajshahi University Studies. Vol. 23-24 (Part-B),1995-1996, page-71-74. Published by the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

5. Some Methods For The Stabilization Of Rice Bran Oil. M. Maksud Ali, M.G. Hossain, N.Abser , M. Shahjahan and Parvez Hussain. Bangladesh J. Biochem. Vol. 3 (1) : page- 19-29, June 1997. Published by the Bangladesh Biochemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6. Biochemical Analysis Of The Different Brands Of Soybean Oils Available At Local Markets N. Ferdous, M. Shahjahan and M. Maksud Ali Jour. of Bio-Science, ISSN-1023-8654, Vol.4 &5, 1996-1997, page 83-92. Published by the Institute of Biological Sciences, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

7. Investigation On Rice Bran And Its Oil: Storage Of Rice Bran And Evaluation Of Lipase Activity On Hydrolyzing Rice Bran Oil. M. Maksud Ali, Nurul Absar, M. Shahjahan and M.G. Hossain, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. (1998), Vol. 33 (2), page 268-274. Published by the Bangladesh Scientific and Industrial Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

8. Investigation On Rice Bran: Composition Of Rice Bran And Its Oil. M. Maksud Ali, Nurul .Absar, M. Shahjahan and M.G. Hossain, Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. (1998), Vol. 33 (2), page 171 - 177. Published by the Bangladesh Scientific and Industrial Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh

9. A Comparative Study On Serum Proteins In Goiter Patients And Normal Individuals M. Abdulla Hrun, Mohammed Rezaul Karim, Nurul Absar and M. Shahjahan. Bangladesh J. Biochem. 4 ( No. 1&2) : 81-92, 1998. (ISSN 1024-3445). Published by the Bangladesh Biochemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

10. Biochemical Analysis Of Three Varieties Of Rice Bran. M. Moklesur Rahman, M. Maksud Ali, Nurul Abser, M. Shahjahan and Parvez Hussain. J. Bio-sci., Vol.7, page 47-54, (1999), ISSN-1023-8654, Published by the Institute of Biological Sciences, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

11. Molecular Characterization Of Erythromycin Resistance In Streptococcus Pyogenes. M.I. Khalil, M. Shahjahan and ASM Anisuzzaman

8 Bangladesh J. Genet. Biotech. Vol. 1(1): page: 85- 91, 2000 (June). Published by the Bangladesh Genetical Society, Bangladesh.

12. Characterization of Erythromycin Resistant Streptococcus pyogenes Responsible for Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis M. A. Mottalib, M. Ibrahim Khalil, Md. Murad Hossain, M. Shahjahan. J. Bio-sci. Vol. 8, page 37-43, 2000. ISSN 1023-8654. Published by the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

13. An investigation for antimicrobial potency of some commonly used antibiotics (Capsule) manufactured by various pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh. N. I. Siddiqui and M. Shahjahan, Khulna University Studies, Vol. 2 (1), 2000, page; 159 – 165, Published by the Khulna University, Bangladesh.

14. Antibiotic susceptibility of Streptococcus pyogenes isolates and isolation of a 30 Kb plasmid from a tetracycline resistant strain. Dipok K. paul, M. A.H. Khan, M.A. Mosaddik, P. Hassan and M. Shahjahan. J. Bio-sci. Vol. 10, page 27- 22, 2002.. ISSN 1023-8654. Published by the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

15. Antibiogram pattern and determination of R-plasmid mediated transferable multidrug resistance in Shigella dysentriae at Rajshahi. M H Rahman, A K Azad,. A.H. Khan and M. Shahjahan. J. Bio-sci. Vol. 11, page 131- 137, 2003.. ISSN 1023-8654. Published by the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Abstract/Conference Presentation and Posters

1. Antibacterial studies on some selected brands of Malaysian Honey. Abstract, 9th National conference on Medical Sciences, 22-23 May 2004, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

2. Optimization of sugar assimilation and morphologic examination for identification and characterization of clinically isolated yeasts. Abstract, 9th National conference on Medical Sciences, 22-23 May 2004, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

3. Antimicrobial properties of Serai wangi (Cymbopogon nardus). Abstract, 9th National conference on Medical Sciences, 22-23 May 2004, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

4. A Survey on the Biochemical and Antibacterial studies of different brands of Honey available at the northern region of Bangladesh. M. Shahjahan, I. Khalil, M.A. Motalleb and M. A. Hye ASOMPS X 2000 (10th Asian Symposium on Medicinal plants, Spices and other Natural Products, 18-23 November 2000, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

5. Isolation and Characterization of Pectinolytic Bacteria for better softening of Jute Cuttings. M.Z. Zaman, M.A. Rahman and M. Shahjahan. International symposium on Trends in Microbiology, Dec. 5-8, 1995, Bose Institute, Calcutta, India.

6. Molecular Cloning and Characterization of the Gene Encoding Bovine and Human Adenylate Kinase Isozyme 3.

9 Naoto Adachi, Mohammed Shahjahan, Takafumi Noma, Haruhide Itho and Atsushi Nakazawa. 1st IUMB (International Union of Biochemists & Molecular Biologist) Conference, June 1-6, 1992, Nagoya, JAPAN.

7. Isolation and Characterization of cDNA for Adenylate Kinase Isozyme-3 which is Localized in Mitochondrial Matrix. A. Nakazawa, M. Yamada, M. Shahjahan and T. Tanabe. Fed. asian and occan. Bio. 5(1989) pp. MO:68 Scoul, South Korea.

8. Gene Structures of Three vertebrate Adenylate Kinase Isozymes. A. Nakazawa, M. Yamada, M. Shahjahan and T. Tanabe. Isozyme Bulletin 22, Issn 0197-887X (Aug. 1989) pp. 22:S63, from the college of Medicine Illinois University, Illinois 61801, U.S.A.

9. X-Prolyl Dipeptidyl-Aminopeptidase Activity in Health and Disease of Bangladeshi Peoples. M. Shahjahan and M.K. Rahaman. Bangladesh Science Conference No.40, Sec-VI(1987) p. 21.

Conferences/Symposium/Workshop attended

National Workshop on Low Cost Equipment for Chemical Education. Sponsored by UNESCO, University Grants Commission and Rajshahi University. 5-11 April 1986. Held at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205, BANGLADESH.

National Workshop on Arsenic Pollution in Bangladesh: Its causes, effects and mitigation. Organized by Faculties of Science and Life & Earth Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. June 27-28, 1999.

6th International Congress on Isozymes, Toyama, Japan. May-29 to June-2, 1989.

5th FAOB CONGRESS, The Federation of Asian and Occanian Biochemists. August 13-18, 1989, Seoul, The Republic of Korea.

First IUBMB (International Union of Biochemists and Molecular Biologist) Conference, June 1-6, Nagoya Congress Center, Nagoya, JAPAN.

8th National Conference on Medical Sciences, 8-9 May, 2003, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

9th National Conference on Medical Sciences, 22-13 May, 2004, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Conference on Promotion of Biotechnology in Bangladesh: National and International Perspectives, April 6-8, 2007, ICDDR’B, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

10 Research conducted

PhD/ M.Phil . 1. Isolation, Purification, Characterization and Structure Function relationship of Lipases from different varieties of Rice bran. Ph.D awarded March 1999. Student: M. Maksud Ali. IBSc Fellow, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

2. Up gradation of Jute Retting by Pectinolytic bacteria at Farmer’s level for the development of fibre quality. Ph.D. awarded July 1996, Student: Md. Zulficquer Zaman. IBSc Fellow. Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

3. Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT). M. Phil. awarded January 2002. Student: Md. Monwarul Haque. IBSc Fellow. Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

Masters

1. Molecular characterization of the Drug Resistant Gene in Streptococcus pyogenes responsible for Tonsillitis and Rheumatic fever. (Main supervisor) Student: Dipok Kumar Paul, Masters degree awarded Janu. 1996, Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

3. Biochemical analysis of the different brands of Soybean oils available at local markets. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded Janu. 1996. Student: Niliufar Ferdous. Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

4. Bio-potency and Qualitative analysis of some commonly used Antibiotics (capsules) produced by different Pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh. (Main supervisor). Masters degree awarded April 1997, student: Nurul Islam Siddique, Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh

5. Isolation and Molecular characterization of Nalidixic acid Resistant gene in Shigella dysenteriae, a causative organism of Shigellosis (Bacillary dysentery). (Main supervisor), Masters degree awarded Feb. 1998, student: Md. Amjad Hossain Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

6. Isolation and characterization of Multi-Drug Resistant Gene (Plasmid) in Staphylococcus aureus from Skin lesions. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded Feb. 1998, student: Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

7. Isolation and Molecular characterization of Multi-drug resistant Gene in Salmonellae typhi, a causative organism of Enteric fever Typhoid). (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded Dec. 1998, student: Md. Abul Hae Khan, Dept of Genetics & Breeding, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

11 8. Molecular characterization of Chloramphenicol resistant gene in Eschericha coli responsible for urinary tract infection. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded Oct. 1999, student: Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

9. Biochemical and Molecular characterization of Erythromycin resistant Streptococcus pyogenes responsible for pharyngitis and tonsillitis. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded Oct. 1999, student: Md. Ibrahim Khalil, Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

10. Synthesis and characterization of a Semicarbazone and study of its Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded Oct. 1999, student: Md. Akter Uzzaman. Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

11. Isolation and Molecular characterization of Cotrimoxazole Resistant Shigella dysenteriae, a causative organism of Bacillary dysentery (Shigellosis). (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded May 2000, student: Md. Hafizur Rahman Dept of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

12. Biochemical and Antimicrobial Activities of different brands of Honey available at the northern region of Bangladesh. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded May, 2001, student: Md. Abdul Motalleb, Dept. of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

13. Isolation and Characterization of Xylan Degrading Bacteria from damp Soil. (Main supervisor) Masters degree awarded January, 2002, student: Md. Rafiqul Islam, Dept. of Biochemistry, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.

Under-graduate

1. Norizah binti Tumin, 2003 –2004, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Antibacterial activity of some selected brands of Malaysian Honey. (Main supervisor) 2.Nurul Arsyiah Bt Abd Halim, 2003 – 2004, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Antibacterial properties of ‘Kelulut’ (Trigona spp) Honey. (Main supervisor). 3. Tengku Haslida Binti Tengku Hassan, 2003 – 2004, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Studies on the antibacterial effect of Cymbopogon nardus (Serai wangi) on several bacteria. (Co- supervisor) 4. Nik Aida Diana binti Nik Zainuddin, 2003 – 2004, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Studies on the antifungal effect of Cymbopogon nardus (serai wangi) on several fungi and yeast. (Co- supervisor) 5. Noor Adlin Binti Yusuf, 2004-2004, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Main supervisor), Biochemical characterization of ‘Kelulut’ (Trigona spp.) honey.

Memberships/editors/

Memberships A. Member of the Japanese Biochemical Society, Tokyo, JAPAN. B. Member of the Japanese Molecular Biology Society, Tokyo, JAPAN. C. Life member, Bangladesh Biochemical Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

D. Life member, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologist, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

12 Editors Journal of Bio-Sciences, Published by the Institute of Biological Sciences, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. Sericulture Journal, published by the sericulture board, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Personal data

Date & place of birth: January 05, 1958; Feni, Bangladesh.

Nationality : Bangladeshi

Religion : Islam

Mailing Address Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh, Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Marital Status: Married

Referees

Professor Dr. Tofazzal Hossain Chairman, Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. Email: [email protected]

Professor Nurul Absar, Pro-vice Chancellor University of Science & Technology (USTC), Foiaz Lake, Chittagong. Tel. 01712772445 E.mail: [email protected]

Professor Mamoru Yamada, PhD, Department of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan, Phone: 81-83-933-5869, Fax: 81-83-933-5820, E-mail: [email protected]

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