Biography

Mr. Jahid is a plant breeding graduate with a passion for improving global food security through research in plant science. Raised in a farming family, his early experiences inspired him to address agricultural challenges by developing resilient, high-yielding crop varieties. Recently he pursued an MS in Genetics and Plant Breeding at Bangladesh Agricultural University, his research focuses on marker-assisted evaluation of rockmelon populations to identify superior germplasms for breeding. 

As a Graduate Research Assistant, he has gained expertise in genetic diversity analysis, molecular breeding, MAS/MAB, and bioinformatics. His work has led to several publications, with a particular focus on genome-wide analyses of key crop genes. Alongside his academic pursuits, Jahid has actively engaged in volunteerism and leadership roles in community-driven projects.

Jahid aims to pursue a PhD in Plant Science to further his research and contribute to sustainable agriculture, particularly for the benefit of farming communities in Bangladesh.

Research Interest

1. Identification of novel genes, suitable for stress-resistant & high-yielding crop plants.

2. Enhancement of crop plants through marker-assisted selection & genetic engineering.

3. Functional genomics, transcriptomics, QTL mining, gene mapping, GWAS, and bioinformatics tools.