I am a microbiologist, currently working at the National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), Bangladesh. My research journey began with microbial fuel cells, but over time, I developed a deep interest in probiotics, antimicrobial resistance, and the application of microbial biotechnology. I’ve led projects on isolating indigenous bacteria with antimicrobial properties, studied the genomic diversity of probiotic strains like 𝑾𝒆𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒖𝒔𝒂, and conducted in vivo trials to test their antidiarrheal efficacy.

My goal is to bridge traditional microbiological approaches with modern genomics to address global health and food security challenges. I value interdisciplinary collaboration, data-driven discovery, and mentoring young researchers.

Research Experience

1. Researcher of the project entitled “Development of Probiotic for Human Health” (January 2023–Present)
2. Principal Investigator of the project entitled “Whole Genome Analysis of Potential Probiotic Bacteria for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia” (July 2023–June 2024)
3. Associate Investigator of the project entitled “Isolation and Screening of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) and Evaluation of Their Probiotic Potential for Anti-Obesity and Antioxidant Capacity” (July 2023–June 2024)
4. Co-investigator of the project entitled “Screening and Characterization of Potential Microbes for Biotechnological Applications” (July 2020-June 2022)
5. Lab Consultant in “NIB COVID-19 Detection Laboratory” (June 2020-July 2022)
6. Co-investigator of the project entitled “Whole Genome Sequence of Hepatitis B Virus from a Patient in Bangladesh” (January 2018-December 2018)
7. Researcher of the project entitled “Generation of electricity Using Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) from Sludge” (September 2017-June 2019)

Publications

2025

A comprehensive pangenome approach to exploring the probiotic potential of Weissella confusa (First Author)

Three Characterized Probiotics from Dairy Sources—Weissella confusa (ProY 5.1), Enterococcus lactis (ProY 5.3), and Leuconostoc lactis (RM 2.1)-Exhibit Potential for Antidiarrheal Effects (Jointly First Author)

Exploring the Antibacterial Potential of Environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates: Insights from In Vitro Studies and Genome Mining Approaches (First Author)

Exploration of the metabolic potential of the Corallococcus genus: a rich source of secondary metabolites and CAZymes (First Author)

2022

Identification of a novel variant of hepatitis B virus isolated from patient co-infected with hepatitis C virus. (Third Author)

2020

Isolation and characterization of electrogenic bacteria from tannery wastewater

2018

Complete Genome Sequence of a Circulating Hepatitis B Virus Genotype C Strain Isolated from a Chronically Infected Patient Identified at an Outdoor Hospital in Bangladesh

Analysis of the complete genome of hepatitis B virus subgenotype C2 isolate NHB17965 from a HBV infected patient

Molecular evolution and genomics of hepatitis B virus subgenotype C2 strain predominant in the chronic patients in Bangladesh

Generation of electricity using microbial fuel cell (MFC) from sludge

Honors, Awards and Grants

2023

Research and Development (R&D) Grant from Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh (1000 USD)

2021

Research Grant from National Gene Bank (NGB) Project, Bangladesh (36000 USD)

2022

Research and Development (R&D) Grant from Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh (600 USD)

2019

Research and Development (R&D) Grant from Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh (800 USD)

2018

Research and Development (R&D) Grant from Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh (750 USD)

Education

Trainings

1. Training on Animal Cell Culture Techniques for Advanced Research, 18-22 May, 2025; Organized by CARS, DU
2. Training on Laboratory Animals and Animal Facilities: Characteristics, Development, Ethics, Welfare and Legislation, 12-13 Feb, 2025; Organized by International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)
3. Training on Introduction to R, Python and Linux, 01-10 June 2023; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
4. Hands-on training on ‘Proteomics principles and application’, 08-17 May, 2023; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
5. Hands-on training on ‘Genome editing’, 16-25 May, 2022; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
6. Training on Advanced Bioinformatics, 20-24 Mar, 2022; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
7. Training on Basic Bioinformatics concepts, Databases and Tools, 13-17 Feb, 2022; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
8. Fundamentals of Bioinformatics for Biologists, 04-10 Jul, 2021; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
9. Basic Course on ‘Epidemiology, Biostatistics and SPSS’, 23 Feb– 12 Mar, 2020; Organized by International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)
10. Advanced Training of Biotechnology, 20-29 November, 2017; Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)

Membership

1. Global Outreach - Contributing Member of American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
2. Affiliate Membership of the Microbiology Society (Membership No: C028651)

Conferences

1. Oral presenter: “Comprehensive In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of Weissella confusa for Probiotic Potential”, 38th BSM Annual International Conference; 28-29 December, 2024
2. Oral presenter: “Genomic Analysis of Antibiotic Producing Microbes Isolated from Environmental Soil Samples”, BGE International Conference; 2023
3. Poster presentation: “Isolation and Identifications of Potential Electrogenic Bacteria from Tannery Wastewater”, 32nd BSM Annual Conference; 2019

Supervision