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MD AKKAS ALI
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MD AKKAS ALI
PhD Student
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Graduate Biomedical Science (GBS)
UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lab: PBMR2 574 | 901 19th St. South | Birmingham, AL 35205
P: 205.381.6106 | mali3@uab.edu |Tyrrell Lab
Bio
Nationality Bangladeshi (by birth)
Date of birth June, 1990
Sex Male
Marital status Married
Email mali3@uab.edu
Phone 8801723866645 II +12053816106
Faculty URL https://www.sust.edu/d/geb/faculty-profile-detail/640
Lab URL https://sites.uab.edu/tyrrelllab/people/
Linkedin URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-akkas-ali-hridoy-ba594554/
ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md-Ali-42
EDUCATION
2013
Master of Science(MS) in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Dept. of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology(GEB)
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
Thesis: Genetic Transformation of PsCBL and PsCIPK stress tolerant genes through Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer method.
Supervisor: Professor Dr. Shamsul Haque Prodhan
CGPA: 3.63/4.0
2011
Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Dept. of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology(GEB)
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
CGPA: 3.76/4.00, Rank: 03/48. (With distinction)
ACADEMIC AFFILIATION
May 2020-June 2022
Role: Co-Team Leader
Specialized Lab for COVID-19 Detection, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet3114, BANGLADESH
Responsibilities: Throughout this period, he voluntarily fulfilled assigned responsibilities, such as designing and setting up the laboratory, revising
standard operating procedures, managing the laboratory, managing patient samples and processing them, conducting qRT-PCR assays, and analyzing results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
October 2020-Present
Assistant Professor, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet-3114, BANGLADESH.
October 2018-October 2020
Lecturer, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet-3114, BANGLADESH.
May 2015- August 2018
Executive, at Biotech Division, Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited(HPL), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2014-2015
Research Assistant, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet-3114, BANGLADESH.
EXPERTISE
Molecular Biology(RT-PCR, Western Blot, Molecular Cloning, ELISA)
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Biotechnological techniques
-CRISPR-case9 Mediated gene editing,
-Flow cytometry/sorting
-Agrobacterium Mediated Gene Transfer
-Vector Mediated conditional Knockout Gel Electrophoresis,
-cell & tissue culture techniques, etc.
Drawing tools
- Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
Programming
- R language, Python
ON-GOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECTS
Development of high yielding short duration rice variety for Haor areas through hybridization and biotechnological approaches. Funding Authority: SUST Research Center, SUST, Sylhet-3114
Clinical and Epidemiological Manifestation of Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome in Bangladesh, funding authority, SUST research center, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Improvement of Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Using Plant Growth Promoting (PGP) Bacteria, funding authority, SUST research center, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
THESIS/PROJECT SUPERVISION (From October, 2018)
Completed
The SOD Gene Family in Sweeet Orange: Identification, Phylogenetic Relationships, and Expression Patterns, Honours Project, July, 2019.
On-going
Improvement of Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Using Plant Growth Promoting (PGP) Bacteria, Honours Project, 2019 - 2020.
OFFERED COURSES
Stem Cell Technology, Techniques in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Virology, Pharmacognosy and Medical Biotechnology, Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Enzyme and Enzyme Technology, Fermentation Technology.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Life Member, American Society of Microbiology(ASM)
Life Member of Bangladesh Association for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (BABGE), Bangladesh.
Life member, Society of Young Biotechnologist of Bangladesh(YBB)
Member of “BADHAN” (A voluntary Blood Donor’s Organization), SUST.
SCHOLARSHIPS
2010-2011: Stipend from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh.
2008-2009: Scholarship from Jamalpur Zilla Somiti, Bangladesh.
2005-2007: Scholarship from HOPES (Helping organization for poor and energetic students), Bangladesh.
2005-2007: Government merit scholarship (Secondary school scholarship), Bangladesh.
2003-2005: Government merit scholarship (Junior high school scholarship), Bangladesh.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Md. Akkas Ali1* Reshad RAI, Ali H, Ghosh C, Ratul ZA, Karim MMA, Showhardo AW, et,al. (2021) In Silico Analysis and Computational Assessment of Potential Inhibitors of SARS-Cov-2 Main Protease. J Virol Infect Dis. 2021;2(1):1-12.
2.Md. Akkas Ali, Islam MS, Mandal SK, Nasrin Z, Rahman MM, Kuddus RH, Prodhan SH (2014). “Genetic diversity among salt-tolerant rice (Oryza sativa L.) landraces cultivated in the coastal districts of Bangladesh” J. BioSci. Biotech. 2014, 3(1): 15-22.
3.Islam MS, Md. Akkas Ali, Guswami P, Ullah S.M.S, Hossain MM, Miah MF, Prodhan SH (2013).Assessment of genetic diversity among moderately drought tolerant landraces of rice using RAPD markers. J. BioSci. Biotech. 2013, 2(3): 207-213.
4.Asif Mahmud, Md. Akkas Ali, Shamsul H Prodhan (2016). Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of PsCBL and PsCIPK Gene in Indica Rice (Oryza sativa L.) IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB) ISSN: 2455-264X, Volume 2, Issue 7 (Nov. – Dec. 2016), PP 78-83.
AWARDS:
Honored as a NATIONAL HERO A token of gratitude from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Sylhet Division, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology for working in "Specialized lab for Covid-19 detection, SUST" who play critical role and provide invaluable support voluntarily to the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and serve the nation in this crisis.
Best Presenter award on Development of salt tolerant rice by introducing stress resistance genes organized by 8th International plant tissue culture and Biotechnology conference at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
TRAINING AND/OR WORKSHOP (SKILL DEVELOPMENT):
“Training on Research methodology and scientific report writing” organized by SUST research centre, Sylhet, Bangladesh, held on 9-15 August, 2019 (Completed 1 week).
“Research Capability Building for the Faculties of SUST” SUST research centre, Sylhet, Bangladesh, 15-19 November, 2018 (Completed 1 week).
Attended in a training program on “Basic Biotechnology” held on 19 November to 22 November 2012 at National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
LANGUAGE:
Proficient in English, Bengali (Mother language)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member of University Debate Team in the year 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Executive member of Shahjalal University Speaker’s Club (SUSC- for English speaking practice). Worked in SUSC as a cultural secretary in 2008 and publication secretary in 2009.
Convener of Annual Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology Conference held 2012 at SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Chief of the Co-ordination committee of YBB (Young Biotechnologist of Bangladesh) 3rd National Congress in SUST, 2014
REFEREES:
Dr. Md. Shamsul Haque Prodhan
Professor
Dean, School of Life Sciences,
Head, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
Mobile: +8801735
Email: shamsulhp-btc@sust.edu / shamsulhp@gmail.com
Relation: Academic Supervisor
Dr. Daniel J Tyrrell
Assistant Professor
Department of PathologyMolecular and Cellular
School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Office: PBMR2 504 | Lab: PBMR2 574
901 19th St. South | Birmingham, AL 35205
P: 205.975.0088 | danieltyrrell@uabmc.edu