Center of Excellence in Higher Education
The First Private University in Bangladesh

Dr. S M Bakhtiar UL Islam

Full Time Faculty


Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator (Microbiology)

Ph.D., Pusan National University, South Korea

M.Sc., Umea University, Sweden

M.Sc., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

B.Sc., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh


Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext- 6418 

Email: bakhtiar.islam@northsouth.edu

Office: SAC822

 

Dr. S. M. Bakhtiar Ul Islam is an academic researcher and educator specializing in molecular microbiology, virology, and biotechnological innovation. With over 12 years of research and teaching experience across Bangladesh, South Korea, and Sweden, Dr. Islam brings interdisciplinary expertise to his role as Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator (Microbiology) at North South University (NSU), where he has been serving since 2020.

Dr. Islam earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Pusan National University in South Korea, where his research focused on oncolytic virotherapy, viral vector engineering, and immune signaling in cancer models. He previously obtained an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology from Umeå University in Sweden, and both B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Before joining NSU, Dr. Islam held research and development roles in both academia and the biotechnology industry. In South Korea, he worked on translational virology and cancer immunotherapy projects at SillaJen Inc. and Bionoxx Inc., a startup biotechnology company, where he contributed to the development of genetically engineered oncolytic vaccinia viruses for solid tumors, including mOTS412 and mWOTS418. His efforts supported pipeline advancement and technology transfer to biopharmaceutical partners. In Bangladesh, he led R&D initiatives at Beximco Pharmaceuticals, including the design and planning of vaccine quality control laboratories.

His research interests include oncolytic virus development, microbial enzyme biotechnology, vaccine innovation, CRISPR-based microbial engineering, and host–pathogen interactions. Dr. Islam has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles in international journals such as Biomedicines, Cancers, Cellular Signalling, JABET, and Cancer Control. His recent publications focus on mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, tumor-targeting viral therapies, and immune gene dysregulation in colorectal cancer. He currently serves as the principal investigator of a CTRG-funded research project at NSU investigating immune-regulatory gene expression in Bangladeshi colorectal cancer patients.

In addition to his research, Dr. Islam is deeply involved in curriculum development and student mentoring. He teaches key undergraduate courses in microbiology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, molecular virology and microbial biotechnology. As Undergraduate Program Coordinator, he leads initiatives to modernize academic training and strengthen research capacity within the department.

Dr. Islam is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), and the Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM), where he serves as an executive committee member. He regularly participates in national and international scientific forums, having gained experiences at institutions such as The Global Health Network, KoBIA, Bioreliance, European Compliance Academy, and the World Health Organization (WHO).

With a vision to bridge fundamental microbiological science with applied biomedical and industrial research, Dr. Islam continues to lead and collaborate on projects that aim to create both academic value and societal impact.

PUBLICATIONS

At NSU

  1. Hakim RU, Amin T, Ul Islam SMB. Advances and Challenges in Cervical Cancer: From Molecular Mechanisms and Global Epidemiology to Innovative Therapies and Prevention Strategies. Cancer Control. 2025;32. doi:1177/10732748251336415. Scopus-Indexed: Q2.
  2. Microbial Influences: The Microbiome's Impact on Pancreatic Cancer Development and Progression. Fakruddin, Zarifah Chowdhury, Suraiya Nasrin Suprova, SM Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Jinath Sultana Jime, Nayeema Bulbul, Mohammad Badrul Anam, Khanjada Shahnewaj Bin Mannan, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Q2), 2025. [Accepted; Article ID-BMS-CPB-2024-499]. Scopus-Indexed: Q2.
  3. Amin T, Hossain A, Jerin N, Mahmud I, Rahman MA, Rafiqul Islam SM, Islam SMBU. Immunoediting Dynamics in Glioblastoma: Implications for Immunotherapy Approaches. Cancer Control. 2024 Jan-Dec; 31: 10732748241290067. doi: 10.1177/10732748241290067. PMID: 39353594; PMCID: PMC11459535. Scopus-Indexed: Q2.
  4. Genomic Face-Off: An In Silico Comparison of the Probiotic Potential of Lactobacillus and Akkermansia muciniphila. Md. Fakruddin, Abu Bakar Karim, S M Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Ashrafus Safa, Jinath Sultana Jime , Nayeema Bulbul , Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir. Current Genomics, BMS-CG-2024-63] Accepted Version. 2024, Scopus-Indexed: Q3.
  5. Targeting Glioma with Oncolytic Viruses: Emerging Possibility in Overcoming Treatment Limitations – A Review. Tasbir Amin, Nusrat Jerin, Md Fakruddin, Jinath Sultana Jime, Nayeema Bulbul, Sadaf Saaz Siddiqi, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam (2024). Journal of Angiotherapy 8 (6) 1-9. Scopus-indexed: Q4
  6. Tracing mitochondrial dysfunction pathways in type 2 diabetes: The promise of mitochondria-targeted therapeutics. Tasbir Amin, Nusrat Jerin, Amana Hossain, Sadaf Saaz Siddiqi, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam, Shahjada Selim. J Adv Biotechnol Exp Ther 7, 530 (2024). Scopus-indexed: Q3
  7. Microbial Avengers: How Microorganisms Drive Angiogenesis for Good and Bad? Md. Fakruddin, Zarifah Chowdhury, Sayed Ul Alam Shibly, SM Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Jinath Sultana Jime, Nayeema Bulbul,Mohammad Badrul Anam, Khanjada Shahnewaj Bin Mannan, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir (2024). Journal of Angiotherapy, 8(5), 1-10, 9650. Scopus-indexed: Q4
  8. Multidrug Resistance and Molecular Characterization of Klebsiella spp. Isolated from the Cloacal Samples of Broiler Chickens in Bangladesh. Sanjana Mahbub Supty, Tarif Md Faiyaz Saadat, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Rafid Nahian Rubaiyat, Khadijatul Kubra, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam (2023). Microbial Bioactives, 6(1), 1-11, 9419.
  9. Transglutaminase 2: A keystone in the molecular puzzle of cancer. Tasbir Amin, Kazi Rahman, Md Fakruddin, Islam S M Bakhtiar UL. CP 2023, 5(2), 2495. https://accscience.com/journal/CP/5/2/10.36922/cp.2495.

Before NSU:

  1. Engineering and Preclinical Evaluation of Western Reserve Oncolytic Vaccinia Virus Expressing A167Y Mutant Herpes Simplex Virus Thymidine Kinase. Islam, S.M.B.U.; Hong, Y.M.; Ornella, M.C.; Ngabire, D.; Jang, H.; Cho, E.; Kim, E.-K.; Hale, J.J.J.; Kim, C.H.; Ahn, S.C.; Cho, M.; Hwang, T.-H. Biomedicines2020, 8, 426. Scopus-indexed: Q1
  2. Engineering and Characterization of Oncolytic Vaccinia Virus Expressing Truncated Herpes Simplex Virus Thymidine Kinase. S M Bakhtiar UL Islam, Bora Lee, Fen Jiang, Eung-Kyun Kim, Soon Cheol Ahn, Tae-Ho Hwang.Cancers. 2020, 12, 228. Scopus-indexed: Q1
  3. Characterization of Oncolytic Vaccinia Virus Harboring the Human IFNB and CES2 Euna Cho, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam, Fen Jiang, Ju-Eun Park, Bora Lee, Nam Deuk Kim, Tae-Ho Hwang. Cancer Res Treat. 2020 Jan;52(1):309-319. doi: 10.4143/crt.2019.161. Epub 2019 Aug 6. Scopus-indexed: Q1
  4. Emergency endoscopic variceal ligation in cirrhotic patients with blood clots in the stomach but no active bleeding or stigmata increases the risk of rebleeding. Su Jin Kim, Cheol Woong Choi, Dae Hwan Kang, Hyung Wook Kim, Su Bum Park, Young Mi Hong, Ki Tae Yoon, Mong Cho, Hyung Seok Nam, SM Bakhtiar UI Islam. Clin Mol Hepatol 2016;22:466-476. Scopus-indexed: Q1
  5. Bone marrow metastasis presenting as bicytopenia originating from hepatocellular carcinoma.Young Mi Hong, Ki Tae Yoon, Mong Cho, Dae Hwan Kang, Hyung Wook Kim, Cheol Woong Choi, Su Bum Park, Jeong Heo, Hyun Young Woo, Won Lim, SM Bakhtiar UI Islam. Clin Mol Hepatol 2016; 22(2): 267-271. Scopus-indexed: Q1
  6. Silencing Daxx increases the anti-tumor activity of a TRAIL/shRNA Bcl-xL expressing oncolytic adenovirus through enhanced viral replication and cellular arrest. Kang S, Kang D, Bakhtiar Ul Islam SM, Je S, Kim JH, Song JJ. Cell Signal. 2015 Jun;27(6):1214-24. Scopus-indexed: Q2
  7. Transglutaminase 2 Expression Predicts Progression Free Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor. Jeong JH, Cho BC, Shim HS, Kim HR, Lim SM, Kim SK, Chung KY, Islam SB, Song JJ, Kim SY, Kim JH. J Korean Med Sci. 2013 Jul; 28(7):1005-1014. Scopus-indexed: Q2
  8. Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities of Bixa orellana Linn. S. M. Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Md. Khalid Hossain, Isidore Gomes, Donald James Gomes, Sabita Rezwana Rahman, Mohammad S. Rahman and Mohammad A. Rashid. Lat. Am. J. Pharm. 30 (6): 1126-1134(2011). Scopus-indexed: Q4

CONFERENCE PRECEEDINGS: NATIONAL

At NSU

  1. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern and presumptive identification of multidrug resistant pathogens in poultry chickens of Bashundhara region in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tarif Md Faiyaz Saadat, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Rafid Nahian Rubaiyat, Khadijatul Kubra, Sanjana Mahbub Supty, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. 37th BSM Conference at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  2. Identification, and Primary Screening of the Amylase, Protease and Gelatinase Enzyme Producing Bacteria Isolated from Soil Samples in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Md. Sabbirul Hasan, Anika Tasnim Shama, Zarin Subha, Raina Binte Islam, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. 37th BSM Conference at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  3. Isolation, characterization and multidrug resistance profiling of coliform bacteria in the surface water of Hatirjheel lake Dhaka, Bangladesh. Rabeya Akter Riya , Abu Hurraira Rifat, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. 37th BSM Conference at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

CONFERENCE PRECEEDINGS: INTERNATIONAL

At NSU

  1.  Identification, Characterization, and Multidrug Resistance of Fish-Borne Pathogens in Dhaka,         Bangladesh. Arfan Hussain Chowdhury, Abdur Rafee Khan, Mahmud Hasan Khan, S M Bakhtiar UL             Islam*. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh.   (ONH-P25; pp-152). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC       University, Dhaka.  
  2. Comparative Analysis of the FimH Gene in Extra-intestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli from Chinese People, and Bovine, Porcine, and Avian Disease in Belgium. Manik Halder, Abeed Anjum rakib, Raima rabbani, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam*. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh. (ONH-P18; pp-148). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  3. Harnessing the Power of Integrative Genomics to Identify Common Genetic Determinants and Prognostic Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes. Rafid Nahian Rubaiyat2, Khondoker Tanjim Islam2, Mehnaz Akter2, Mootmainna2 , Razia Sultana2 , Kazi Md. Mostafizur Rahman1, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam1 , Tanay Chakrovarty2 , Md. Tanvir Islam2 . Jahsore University of Science and Technology, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh. (OMB-P14; pp-188). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  4. Isolation and Characterization of Commercially Important Enzyme Producing Bacteria from Leather Industry Effluent, Savar, Dhaka. Md. Safayat Sahib, Jisan Raihan, Md. AbuTayeb, Tamanna Hossen, Raihan Islam, Kazi Md. Mostafizur Rahman, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam*. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (BFI-P19; pp-134). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  5. Assessment of Multidrug-resistant Bacteria in Urine Sample from a late-aged Patient with Urinary Tract Infection in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sohana Rashid Saj, Maisha Nargis, Labiba Sultana, Raisa Islam, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh. (INF-P02; pp-191). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  6. Molecular Identification of the invA gene in Multidrug-Resistant and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Salmonella spp. Isolated from Cloacal Samples of Broiler Chickens in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tamanna Hossen1, Md. Safayat Sahib1, Raihan UL Hakim1, Tasmia Sultana1, Sanjana Mahbub Supty1, Tarif Md Faiyaz Saadat1, Khondoker Tanjim Islam1, 2, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam1* 1Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh. 2Department of Microbiology, Jashore University of Science & Technology, Jashore-7408, Bangladesh. (FDM-P18; pp-172). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  7. Evaluation of Multidrug-resistant Microorganisms in Locally Available Cosmetics Samples in Bangladesh. Md.tanvir Mahmud, Sumaiya Tabassum, Mashiat Tasnim, Joya Podder, Takrima Tajnoor Tofa, Afrin Akter, Shihab Shahriar Ador, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam*. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh. (AMR-PO5; pp-113). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  8. Screening of Microbial Bioactives as Potential Breast Cancer Inhibitors: A Structure-Based Multitargeted Molecular Docking Analysis. Al Nahian Joy, Marua Khan, S.M. Shahriar Alam, Nasiha Sehreen, Wahidul Hasan, Ritika Amin Oishe, S M Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Nayeema Bulbul, Jinath Sultana Jime, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir, Md. Fakruddin. (OMB-PO2; pp-175). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  9. Divergence of Antiviral Mechanisms in CD225 Proteins: Insights from IFITM3 Structural Motifs. Md. Tanveer Ahmed, Nayma Ferdush Bornali, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam, Kazi Md. Mostafizur Rahman*. (3MP-C12; pp-98). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  10. Evaluating the antimicrobial effects of Lactic acid bacteria isolated from raw farm milk. Farzana Masud, Kazi Fahmida Rahman, Md. Fakruddin, S M Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Jinath Sultana, Nayeema Bulbul, Kazi Samia Pial. (AMA-PO3; pp-99). 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, 28-29 December 2024, BRAC University, Dhaka.
  11. Identification and assessment of multidrug-resistant bacteria form hospitals sewage water sample collected from Dhaka, Bangladesh. N Afrin, AA Sonali, M Fakruddin, SMB Islam. (ER-PP-35; pp-93). 3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences (ICALS) 2025, 11-12 January 2025, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
  1. Isolation and primary characterization of amylase producing Bacillus spp. from leather industry effluent, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. MS Sahib, T Hossen, RU Hakim, KMM Rahman, M Fakruddin, SMB Islam. (BG-PP-42; pp-198). 3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences (ICALS) 2025, 11-12 January 2025, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
  2. “Divergence of Antiviral Mechanisms in CD225 Proteins: Insights from IFITM3 Structural Motifs”. M. T. Ahmed, N. F. Bornali, S. M. B. U. Islam, K. M. M. Rahman. (BM-PP-17; pp-221). 3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences (ICALS) 2025, 11-12 January 2025, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
  3. “Molecular Characterization and Detection of the invA Gene in Multidrug-Resistant and ESBL-Producing Salmonella spp. from Broiler Chicken in Dhaka, Bangladesh”. T. Hossen, M. S. Sahib, R. U. Hakim, S. M. Supty, T. M. F. Saadat, K. T. Islam, R. N. Rubaiyat and S. M. B. U. Islam. (ER-OP-75; pp-93). 3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences (ICALS) 2025, 11-12 January 2025, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh.
  4. Genome Mining and Comparative Genome Analysis of Segnochrobactrum spirostomi. Akter et al. 2020 Isolated from the Ciliate Spirostomum yagiui. Sumi Akter, Sheikh Salehin Muhammad Faisal, Taiyyeba Ahmed Samia, Md.Ibrahim, S M Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Md. Fakruddin, Mann Kyoon Shin. PP-COM-17, Page 186, International Biotechnology Conference 2025. 20-21 June 2025. BRAC University.
  5. Isolation and Whole Genome Analysis of Lysinibacillus sphaericus SBI_A4 _FA_BD: A Promising Industrial Producer of Penicillin acylase. Fatema Akter , Raina Binte Islam , S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. PP-MIC-01, Page: 130. International Biotechnology Conference 2025. 20-21 June 2025. BRAC University.
  6. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Bacillus cereus SBI_SS06_AR_ BD: An Industrially Important Dual Enzyme-Producing Strain for Alpha-Amylase and Lipase. Md. Safayat Sahib, Asfia Islam Raida, Raiyan Ul Hakim, Jisan Raihan, Md. Abu Tayeb, Md. Fakruddin, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. PP-MIC-05, Page: 134. International Biotechnology Conference 2025. 20-21 June 2025. BRAC University.
  7. From Bangladeshi Soil to Genomic Insights: Discovery of Thermostable Bacillus Strains with High Amylase and Protease Activity for Industrial Applications. Md. Safayat Sahib, Mehrab Shikder, Jakaria Imtiaj khan, Nusrat Jahan Aishy, Tamanna Hossen, Anjumanara Zaman, Asfia Islam Raida, Tasmia Sultana, Raiyan Ul Hakim, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. PP-IND-06, Page: 165. International Biotechnology Conference 2025. 20-21 June 2025. BRAC University.
  8. Comparative Genomics of Salmonella Typhimurium: Metabolic Versatility and Resistance Signatures in Poultry Isolates from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Md. Raihan Islam, Anjala Barua, Tamanna Hossen, Md. Safayat Sahib, Raiyan Ul Hakim, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam. PP-COM-03, Page: 176. International Biotechnology Conference 2025. 20-21 June 2025. BRAC University.
  9. Effect of Metal-Ions on the Enzymatic efficiency of Amylase and Protease from Producer KTH 205. T., Chowdhury. D., Haque. F., Johra. T. F., Farzana. S., Pial. K. S., Sultana. J., Bulbul. N., Shams. F. Fakruddin. M., Bakhtiar Islam. S. M. and Rahman. K. PP-IND-05, Page 164. International Biotechnology Conference 2025. 20-21 June 2025. BRAC University.
  10. Genome mining and comparative genome analysis of Segnochrobactrum spirostomi Akter et al. 2020 isolated from the ciliate Spirostomum yagiui. Sumi Akter, Sheikh Salehin Muhammad Faisal, Taiyyeba Ahmed Samia, Sheikh, Md. Ibrahim, S M Bakhtiar Ul Islam, Md. Fakruddin, Mann Kyoon Shin. P003-2. Page: 336. 16th International Congress of Protistology 2025, Joint meeting of ICOP/ISOP 2025. June 22-27, 2025. Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
  11. Replication-competent adenovirus 11p GFP vector efficiently infects CEACAM6-expressed colon cancer cells. Jim Silver PhD, S M Bakhtiar UL Islam PhD, Ya-Fang Mei Ph.D. & MD. ICGNB-2022.

 

THESIS SUPERVISION: UNDERGRADUATE

  1. Phenotypic detection of Serratia spp. isolated from poultry samples in North Dhaka. BSc. Project submitted by Rafid Nahian Rubaiyat, NSU ID: 1811982048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. June 2023.
  2. Isolation, Identification and Multidrug Resistant Profiling of Isolated Escherichia coli in Chicken Cloacal Samples Collected from North Dhaka. BSc. Project submitted by Tarif Md Faiyaz Saadat, NSU ID: 1911941048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. June 2023.
  3. Isolation, Presumptive Identification and Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Klebsiella spp. Isolated from Chicken Cloacal Samples in North Dhaka. BSc. Project submitted by Sanjana Mahbub Supty, NSU ID: 1921913048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. June 2023.
  4. Identification and Phenotypic Detection of Salmonella spp. from chicken cloacal sample collected from North Dhaka. BSc. Project submitted by Khondoker Tanjim Islam, NSU ID: 1812566048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. June 2023.
  5. Isolation and Identification of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from Local Poultry Samples. BSc. Project submitted by Khadijatul Kubra , NSU ID: 1912129048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. June 2023.
  6. The Roles of Transglutaminase 2 (TG-2) Enzyme in Human Diseases. BSc. Project submitted by Maria Mannan Tanmoon, NSU ID: 1822092647, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. June 2023.
  7. Current Updates of Emerging Infectious Disease (2017–2023). BSc. Project submitted by Fahria Binte Manjur, NSU ID: 1911510048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. November 2023.
  8. A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Dengue Epidemic in Bangladesh, (2000 to 2023). BSc. Project submitted by Syed Ashef Mahir, NSU ID: 1812797648, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. November 2023.
  9. Isolation and characterization of protease producing bacteria from soil samples in Dhaka, Bangladesh. BSc. Project submitted by Md. Sabbirul Hasan, NSU ID: 1811857048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. December 2023.
  10. A brief overview of Dengue Virus pathogenesis, diagnosis and Therapy. BSc. Project submitted by MD Shariar Hossain Khan, NSU ID: 1812132648, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. November 2023.
  11. Identification and Characterization of Amylase Producing Bacteria from South Dhaka in Azimpur, Bangladesh. BSc. Project submitted by Zarin Subha, NSU ID: 1912856048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. December 2023.
  12. Isolation, characterization and multidrug resistance profiling of coliform bacteria in the surface water of Hatirjheel lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh. BSc. Project submitted by Rabeya Akter Riya, NSU ID: 1811184648, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. Summer 2023.  
  13. Identification and characterization of amylase producing bacteria from dhaka, Bangladesh. Project submitted by Anika Tasnim Shama​, NSU ID: 1912112648, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. January 2024.
  14. Isolation, Characterization and Multidrug resistance Profiling of Coliform Bacteria in the Surface Water of Hatirjheel lake Dhaka, Bangladesh. BSc. Project submitted by Abu Hurraira Rifat​, NSU ID: 1811351048, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. Summer 2023.   
  15. Isolation and characterization of Gelatinase producing bacteria from soil samples in Dhaka, Bangladesh. BSc. Project submitted by Raina Binte Islam 1912556648, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. Spring 2024.
  16. Molecular Analysis of Virulence Genes stx1 and stx2 and Identification of Bacterial Pathogens in Fish Samples from Dhaka city. BSc. Project submitted by Anik Kumar Das, 2022367648. Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. Summer 2025.

THESIS SUPERVISION: POSTGRADUATE

  1. Exploring the Cervical Microbiota in Bangladesh and Its Association with High-Risk HPV Infection: A Case-Control Metagenomic Study. MSc. ongoing project by Sameera Zahirul Hoque 2415486670. Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, North South University. Summer 2025. 

     

     

 

AWARDS

1. Best Abstract Award (2nd International Conference on Genomics, Nanotech, and Bioengineering, ICGNB-2022)

2. International Abstract Award (46th Annual Meeting of Korean Cancer Association and the 6th International Cancer Conference), 2020.

3. Pusan National University International Student Scholarship, 2016-2020.

4. Training awards, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea, 2012 - 2013. 

5. Umeå University Research Scholarship, 2010-2011.

6. Rajshahi Education board, Bangladesh, 2000.

7. Rajshahi Education board, Bangladesh, 1997.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

1. Introduction to informed consent. The Global Health Network, December 2022

2. European Compliance Academy (ECA), Heidelberg, Germany. GMP for Vaccine Manufacturers, 2021.

3. World Health Organization (WHO), Switzerland. Virtual cGMP Training Marathon for Vaccine Manufacturing. Duration: Two months, 2021. 

4. American Society of Clinical Oncology: ASCO University, USA. Immuno-Oncology Program, 2018.

 

TRAININGS

1. State-of-the-art bio-pharmaceutical license training workshops, KoBIA. South Korea, 2016

2. Korean Technical Seminar. Bioreliance, South Korea, 2015.   

3. Cancer Epidemiology, icddr,b, 2014.  

 

GRANTS / PROJECTS

1. Principle investigator, Molecular analysis of key immune regulatory gene expression in colorectal cancer patients from Bangladesh. NSU CTRG Grant BDT 500000, 2022-23. 

 

 

Ph.D. in Medical Science  (Major: Microbiology & Immunology), Pusan National University, South Korea

Thesis title: Engineering and preclinical evaluation of replication-controlled oncolytic vaccinia virus for cancer immunotherapy.

M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Umeå University, Sweden

Thesis title: Replication-competent adenovirus 11p GFP vector efficiently infects CEACAM6-expressed colon cancer cells.

M.Sc. in Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Thesis title: Antimicrobial, antioxodant, and cytotoxic activity of Bixa orellana Linn. and application of seed
dye in jute fabric.

B.Sc. in Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Project title: Effect of mutagens on the production of protease by Bacillus licheniformis MZK-03.

HSC: Notre Dame College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Group: Science

SSC: Cantt' Public School & College Rangpur, Bangladesh

Group: Science

 

Senior Research Scientist, Medical Research Center, Pusan National University, South Korea, 2016~2020.

- Next generation oncolytic virus engineering, preclinical pharmacology and toxicology study (in vitro and in vivo).

- Presentation and manuscript writing and technical report writing.

- Acadmia to industry collaboration project.

- Report writing, weekly project update by powerpoint presentation, manuscript data preparation, and writing.

Researcher, Cancer Center, Yonsei University Health System, South Korea, 2012~2013.

- Topic: Research Training on defective and oncolytic adenovirus construction and cancer gene therapy.

- Multi-target adenoviral vector engineering with targeted shRNA and immune enhancer.

- UnderstandingTRAIL(Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand) resistance and TRAIL induce apoptosis and its potential role in cancer gene therapy.

- Gene profiling and overcoming drug resistance of cancer cells by silencing anti-apoptotic gene and some major genes in cancer signaling pathway.

- Efficacy analysis of target gene silencing and effective chemotherapeutic drug combination for various cancer cell lines such as lung cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer etc.

- Target gene amplification,cloning, mutation analysis following gene sequencing.

- Cost effective method development and experiment optimization for higher product yield.

- Provided basic laboratory training to new laboratory members.

- Presenatation and manuscript writing.

Part-time Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, 2011~2012.

- Taught undergraduate students.

- Medical microbiology I (2 credits) and Basic techniques in Microbiology (2 credits). 

- Lecture preparation and presentation.

- Arranged semester quiz and mid-term examinations.

Researcher, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Umea University, Sweden, 2010~2011. 

- Topic: To understand adenovirus vectors infection in animal cells, in order to define a normal animal cell line instead of human carcinoma cells for  adenovirus propagation.  

- Performed routine laboratory work , virus infection, virus production, purification and cell based assays.

 

Deputy Manager, Biologics, business development & corporate affairs, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bangladesh, 2021~2022.

Role and responsibilities: 

  • Design, and facility development for R&D, and quality control laboratory for biologics GMP fill and finish activity.
  • Single handed, and successfully obtained approval from the top management for exclusive designing of a R&D and QC laboratory within six months.
  • R&D and Quality control (tissue culture, virus culture, molecular biology, immunology, proteomic and microbiology) Laboratory design, and preparation of equipment list for the respective sectors.
  • International collaboration for potential vaccine (bulk) partners which may lead to further fill and finish business opportunity.
  • Provide training to team members, and communication with international vendors, and consultants.

 

R&D Team Leader, Bionoxx Inc. South Korea, 2016~2020.

Role and responsibilities:

  • Bionoxx Inc. is a spin-off from Pusan National University Medical Research center, South Korea.
  • Contributed as an inital team member for the development of this statrt-up biotechnology company and also act as R&D team leader.
  • Academia to industry collaboration, novel virus-based drug engineering and technology transfer.
  • Viral and non-viral vector engineering, characterization, in vitro and in vivo effect validation.
  • Extensive cytotoxiciy assay in NCI-60 listed human cancer cell lines as well as primary cell lines.
  • Stable cell line generation, and in vivo gene therapy using genetically modified oncolytic viruses.

  

Scientist, Sillajen Inc. South Korea, 2014~2015. 

Role and responsibilities: 

  • Recombinant virus engineering and performing protocol based R&D experiments.
  • Planning and conducts a wide variety of innovative or pilot research studies, laboratory tasks, and experiments, data analysis according to protocols and under CTO's guidance.
  • SOPs writing and review. 
  • Provides updates on research progress and makes contribution to scientific literature and conferences, Preclinical studies PK/PD studies (in vitro and in vivo).
  • Prepar draft study reports, summeries, protocols, and quantitiative analyses under supervision.
  • Perform regular cell culture and virus related lab work and Laboratory equipments monitoring.

Postgraduate Courses

BBT638: Virology

BBT639: Molecular Virology

BBT702: Thesis

Undergraduate Courses

BIO103: Biology I

BIO202/MIC101: Basic Microbiology

BIO202L: Basic Microbiology Lab

MIC202: Basic Techniques in Microbiology

MIC309: Enzymology

MIC315: Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology

MIC316: Molecular Biology

MIC316L: Molecular Biology Lab

MIC401: Microbial Biotechnology

MIC413: Virology

MIC498: Research Methodology and Project

 

 

 

 

 

Active Member, American Association for Cancer Research.

Associate Member, American Association for Cancer Research.

Global Outreach Member, American Society of Microbiology.

Member, Swedish Society of Virology.

Member, GMA, Graduate Microbiology Association, Bangladesh.

Executive Committee Member, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologist 

 

 

 

Oncology & Theraputics Development

Oncolytic Virotherapy, Cancer Immunotherapy, CAR-T, NK Cell Therapy, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer biomarkers.

Biologics:

BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratory design, Biosimilar, Diagnostic kit and Vaccine Development.

Microbial Resistance & Bioactive Compounds:

Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial compounds.

Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Emerging Infectious Diseases, Molecular Diagnosis.  

Microbial and Industrial Biotechnology 

Commercially Valuable Enzymes Discovery, Startup Pipeline Development, and Production.

Bioinformatics

WGS and Metagenomics.