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Tanim Jabid Hossain, PhD

Associate Professor

Dept of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong

Principal Investigator

Biochemistry and Pathogenesis of Microbes (BPM) Research Group

Biography

With a passion for exploring diverse aspects of microbial biochemistry, ecophysiology, and pathogenesis, my research focuses on investigating the metabolic, probiotic, and pathogenic activities of microorganisms and microinvertebrates, their physiology, and their contributions to biogeochemical carbon recycling. A major component of this work also centers on food microbiology and food biochemistry, particularly the study of fermented foods, dairy beverages, and food-derived lactic acid bacteria as sources of probiotic and functional properties. During my academic journey, I had the privilege of pursuing a Ph.D. in the Glycometabolome Lab under the guidance of Dr. Tadashi Suzuki at RIKEN, Japan, a transformative experience that sparked my fascination with microbial protein glycosylation and glycoprotein catabolic pathways.

As an Associate Professor, I am committed to education beyond my specialized research areas. I teach courses in basic microbiology, spectroscopy, endocrinology, and related subjects at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. I am also actively involved in supervising undergraduate, MS, and PhD thesis research, and serve as a thesis reviewer and examiner.

In my research, I study probiotics, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, lactic acid bacteria, zoonotic pathogens, and glycan-modifying enzymes in bacteria and fungi. This includes developing evidence-based approaches for functional foods, probiotic formulations, and microbe-driven food preservation strategies that bridge traditional knowledge with modern biotechnology. These investigations provide insights into microbial functions, metabolic activities, ecophysiology, and pathogenesis, enhancing our understanding of their roles across diverse ecosystems. I have also contributed to the development of health-promoting, One Health-oriented probiotic formulations with potential applications in human, animal, and environmental health.

Throughout my career, I have participated in multidisciplinary projects involving beneficial and pathogenic microbes, focusing on genomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and biotransformation. I have also conducted research on glycan catabolism in yeasts, unraveling complex microbial processes. My broader research focus includes food-associated microbial communities, bioactive metabolites from fermented sources, and lactic acid bacteria relevant to food quality, preservation, and nutrition. I value continuous learning and embrace opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mentorship. Driven by a strong commitment to advancing biochemistry and microbiology, I am dedicated to guiding aspiring researchers, fostering collaborations, and exploring new frontiers in microbial science while contributing to innovation and knowledge advancement.

Education

PhD in Life Science

RIKEN-Saitama University Joint Program, Japan

MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

Professional  Experiences

Associate Professor

Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh 

2022 – Present

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh 

2017 – 2022 

Lecturer

Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh 

2014 – 2017 

International Program Associate

Glycometabolome Team, RIKEN, Japan 

2012 – 2015

Executive

Production Department, Square Toiletries Ltd 

2011 – 2012

Executive

Quality Assurance Department, ACI Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

2010 – 2011          

Research Experiences

PhD Research

Title: Analysis of the catabolic pathways of glycoconjugates  

Institute: RIKEN-Saitama University Joint Program, Japan

Major Topics:

Catabolism of protein-N-glycans in Sacchormyces cerevisae

Structure-analysis of free-N-glycans (FNGs)

Bacterial degradation of C-Mannosyl Tryptophan

MS Research

Title: Chemical and microbiological quality assessment of raw and processed (pasteurized and UHT-treated) liquid market milks of Bangladesh

Institute: Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong

Major Topics:

Chemical analysis: nutritional composition, determination of acidity and adulteration

Microbial analysis: bacterial enumeration and biochemical characterization

Student supervision

Major Topics:

Biocatalysis, PGPR, Probiotics

Microbial Symbiosis, Ecology

Postgraduate students: 2

MS thesis students: 6

Undergrad students: 7

Research Interest

Research Field

Microbial Biochemistry, Genomics

Food Microbiology, Pathogenesis 

Area of Interest

Probiotics, Nutraceuticals

Bioenriched Foods

Microbial Ecology, Symbionts

Phytopathogens, Zoonoses

Biocatalysis, Glycoconjugates

Peer reviewed for

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

Current Microbiology

Applied Food Biotechnology

Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 

Profiles on external sites

Institutional

Researchgate

Linkedin

Google scholar

Contact

tanim.bmb@gmail.com

tanim.j.hossain@cu.ac.bd