Md. Ashaduzzaman Nur

MSc

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST)

Hi, I am Md. Ashaduzzaman Nur. I have completed my undergraduate and post-graduate studies in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), the most prestigious science and technology institute in Bangladesh.

I had been working as a research assistant for three years on three different research projects. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Food Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, In-silico Molecular Docking, Drug Discovery, and Molecular Dynamics Simulation were among the areas in which I conducted research. I have several articles published in different peer-reviewed journals. My MSc thesis was titled "Phytochemical screening, nutritional analysis, and biological activities of the different colorants from the two species (Hylocereus spp.) of dragon fruit cultivated in Bangladesh. This manuscript is under review in Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences Journal.

I am enthusiastic about research and aspire to be a good researcher. I have experience working with a team, as a member of a team, as a planner, and as a leader as well. I will adjust to any change or circumstance, and in tough situations, I can negotiate or discuss a way out. In the most difficult conditions, I always keep my head cool. Now I'm looking for a research position as an MSc or Ph.D. candidate at a reputable university.

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Biotechnology

• Food Biochemistry

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

• Immunology

• Industrial Biotechnology

• Virology and Oncology

Master of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh

August 2021

CGPA 3.83 out of 4.00

Position: 1^st

Bachelor of Science in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore, Bangladesh

January 2019

CGPA 3.62 out of 4.00

Position: 1^st

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in Science

Kaunia College, Rangpur, Bangladesh

August 2013

GPA 5.00 out of 5.00

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Science

Khopati High School, Rangpur, Bangladesh

May 2011

GPA 5.00 out of 5.00

• “Phytochemical screening, nutritional analysis, and biological activities of the different colorants from the two species (Hylocereus spp.) of dragon fruit cultivated in Bangladesh”

M.Sc. in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Thesis Work (2019-2020)

Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Ziaul Amin

• “Assessment of heavy metals (Cr, Pd, As & Cu) content in selected poultry feed (starter & grower) and different parts of broiler meat (muscle, liver, bone & heart) collected from Jashore region”

B.Sc. in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Thesis Work (2018-2019)

Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Ziaul Amin

• “Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activity of coloring materials and phytochemical extracts from dragon fruits (Hylocereus)”

Worked as a Research Assistant (01 June 2018–31 July 2019).

Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Ziaul Amin

• “Physicochemical characterization and evaluation of biological activities of Malabar spinach (Pui fall) (Basella alba L.) fruits extracts”

Worked as a Research Assistant (01 June 2019–31 July 2020).

Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Ziaul Amin

• “Assessment of physical stability, anti-microbial activity of the extracted Malabar spinach (Pui fall) (Basella alba L.) fruit colorant and its application in food and beverage”

Worked as a Research Assistant ()1 June 2021-31 July 2022)

Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Ziaul Amin

Practical Knowledge

• Nutritional analysis of different fruit samples

• Antimicrobial, Phytochemical screening, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Cytotoxicity, anti-diabetic, Anti-Cancer & Enzymatic activity tests

• Model organism maintenance (Swiss Albino mice)

• Genomic and plasmid DNA and RNA extraction

• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

• DNA purification from gel

• DNA Quantification

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

• Sangar sequencing

• Plant Tissue Culture

• Heavy metal detection

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Machinery Knowledge

• Conventional PCR and RT-qPCR Machine

• Gel Electrophoresis Chamber

• ELISA reader

• Autoclave

• Laminar Air Flow

• Biosafety Cabinet

• Centrifuge Machine

• UV visible Spectrophotometer

• Rotary vacuum evaporator

• Soxhlet extractor

• Bioanalyzer machine

Bioinformatics Tool

• Biological database & data mining

• Sequence analysis

• Functional annotation & phylogeny

• Protein Structure prediction and modeling

• Visualization (3D structure)

• Molecular docking

• Pharmacophore Modeling

• Pharmacokinetics prediction

Statistical Tools

• Graphpad prism software 8.0

• SPSS (v.28)

• Microsoft Excel

Operating System

• Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10)

• Android

Others Softwares

• Microsoft Office

• Completed five days of online training program titled “Training on Bioinformatics for Biotechnology Research” organized by the National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka-1349, Bangladesh, 07-11 March 2021.

• Attended 1-week Training on Basic Biotechnology at the National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka-1349, Bangladesh, 03-08 November, 2018.

• Participated in “Bangladesh International Conference for Biomedical Students and Young

Doctors (BICoBS), 23-24 December 2016 at MIST (For two days).

• Attended Scientific Talk on "Post COVID-19 Situation: Agriculture in Bangladesh" 28-29 November 2020.

• 3 days virtual Training Workshops on Biosafety and Biosecurity in Biotechnology (Dry Run, Day 1-3). 14–16 March 2021.

• Awarded with “National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship 2019-20” from the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Bangladesh for a thesis research project.

• Nominated for “Prime Minister Gold Medal Award-2018” - For extraordinary performance throughout the undergraduate studies.

• Nominated for “University Grant Commission (UGC) Scholarship”-For the 1^st position in the department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Bangladesh (4 years).

1. Nur, M. A., Khan, M., Biswas, S., Hossain, K. D., & Amin, M. Z. (2022). Nutritional and biological analysis of the peel and pulp of Pouteria campechiana fruit cultivated in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 8, 100296. doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100296.

2. Khatun, M., Nur, M. A., Biswas, S., Khan, M., & Amin, M. Z. (2021). Assessment of the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activities of different types of turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 6, 100201.doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2021.100201.

3. Ziaul Amin M, Afrin M, Nur Md. A, Rahman Md. M, Uddin MJ (2021) Evaluation of medicinal effects of Gynura procumbens leave extracts on oxidative, glycemic, lipidomics, and enzymatic profiles in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. J Diabetes Metab. J Diabetes Metab. 12:876.

4. Amin, M. Z., Afrin, M., Meghla, N. S., Nur, M. A., Rahman, M. M., & Uddin, M. J. (2021). Assessment of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects of different extracts of Gynura procumbens leaf. Current Therapeutic Research, 95, 100636. doi.org/10.1016/j.curtheres.2021.100636.

5. Md. Ashaduzzaman Nur, M. Rasel Uddin, Nigar Sultana Meghla, M. Jashim Uddin, M. Ziaul Amin, Determination of in vitro anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and cytotoxic effects of different extracted colorants from two species of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.). Food Chemistry: X (Under Review).

6. Md. Ashaduzzaman Nur; M. Rasel Uddin; M. Jashim Uddin; Mohammed A Satter, M. Ziaul Amin, Physiochemical and nutritional analysis of the two species of dragon fruits (Hylocereus sp.) cultivated in Bangladesh. South African Journal of Botany (Under Review).

7. Md. Ashaduzzaman Nur; Maruf Khan; Mohammed A Satter; M. Mashiar Rahman; M. Jashim Uddin; M. Ziaul Amin, Assessment of physicochemical properties and nutrient contents of native and hybrid varieties of Malabar spinach (Basella alba L.) fruits and the stability of their extracted colorants. Food Chemistry (Under Review)

Contact:

Email: ashaduzzamannur29@gmail.com