The Boss

Background

Dr. Miah earned the class prize on completing his Bachelor's degree in Zoology at the National University of Bangladesh, and remained there to complete an MSc in Zoology and again, he secured the class prize (1st class with 1st position). Later he moved to the University of Dhaka, where he did an MPhil and worked on aquaculture. He then moved to Belgium to receive a specialized master's degree in aquaculture from the Ghent University. While at Ghent, he got fascinated about molecular biology, prompting him to seek a research role in molecular genetics.

Dr. Miah was all the while willing to serve his country. So, after the completion of his specialization in molecular genetics from Belgium, he came back to Bangladesh to start his PhD in Zoology/Aquaculture. As a doctoral researcher at the University of Dhaka, Dr. Miah focused on implementing molecular genetic approaches to the reproductive biology and conservation of Monopterus cuchia, a fresh-water mud eel endemic to Bangladesh. His work at the University of Dhaka led to a novel insight into the genetic diversity and artificial breeding of M. cuchia.

Additionally, Dr. Miah is involved in several social activities. He is the founder and chairman of The Glorious PDM, a social welfare organization in Bangladesh (www.gpdmaid.com).

Current Role and Research Interests

In his current role as Professor in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Dr. Miah uses genetic and biotechnological approaches to understand and treat immunology and reproductive biology of economically important fish species at a molecular level. He also involves several classical and cutting-edge techniques to dig deeper into the physiology of these fish species.

Apart from molecular aquaculture, he focuses closely on the genetic background of hemoglobin diseases in Human. His lab at the Shahjalal University facilitates a seaweed research core, fruit fly research facility and a parasite research unit.

Dr. Miah has authored 7 text books and published ~50 peer-reviewed research articles in national and international journals.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Miah is involved with teaching on both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.

He currently coordinates 13 courses:

• Introduction to Animal Sciences/Zoology

• Introduction to Genetics

• Animal Reproduction and Embryology

• Cytology & Cytogenetics

• Animal and Human Physiology

• Aquaculture & Fish Genetics

• Application of DNA Science in Anthropology

• Stem Cell Technology

• Research Methodology

• Animal Biotechnology

• Fisheries Biotechnology

• Advanced Animal Biotechnology

• Marine Biotechnology

External Affiliations

• Founder and Chairman, The Glorious PDM- A Social and Educational Organization, Bangladesh

• Ghent Aquaculture Alumni, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

• Dhaka University Zoology Alumni Association (DUZAA), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Life member, Nature Conservation Society, Bangladesh

• Life member, Zoological Society of Bangladesh (ZSB), Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Life Member, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF), Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Life member, Bangladesh Association for Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology (BAPTC & B)

• Life member and Educational and Cultural Secretary, Habiganj Society Sylhet, Bangladesh

• Life member and General Secretary, Chunarughat Society Sylhet, Bangladesh

• Member, Jalalabad Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Trainer

• Teachers Training Program, College Education Development Project (CEDP), 11^th Batch, Subject: Zoology, Lecture 1: Fisheries Resources of Bangladesh, Lecture 2: Fishery Management and Lecture 3: Fish Breeding, Natural Spawning with Reference to Halda, on 26/08/2019, National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh

• Teachers Training Program, College Education Development Project (CEDP), 11^th Batch, Subject: Zoology, Lecture 1: Fisheries Resources of Bangladesh, Lecture 2: Fishery Management and Lecture 3: Fish Breeding, Natural Spawning with Reference to Halda, on 12/02/2020, National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh