PhD (Birmingham, UK); Post-doc (SCNU, Korea)
B.Sc.Ag (Hons.) & MS in GPB (BAU)
Principal Investigator
Plant Molecular Breeding & Bioinformatics (PMBB) Laboratory
Research Interest:
Genomics and bioinformatics
Stress physiology and molecular breeding of cereals & vegetables
Cell & Whatsapp : +88-01783281505
Email : hmrashed@bau.edu.bd
Graduate Students
Refat Keiser
Thesis (Ongoing):
Morpho-Molecular Assessment of F4 Segregating Lines and Genome-Wide Bioinformatic Analysis of C2H2 Transcription Factors in Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Research Interest:
Integrating Genome-wide identification and functional genomics of transcription factors to characterize stress-responsive genes and develop molecular markers for marker-assisted breeding.
Application of molecular breeding and genome editing tools to translate gene discoveries into the development of climate-resilient and high-yielding crop varieties.
Email : refatkeiser.gpb.bau@gmail.com
Md. Sohel Rana
Thesis (Ongoing):
Evaluation of Segregating F4 Lines through Morphological Traits and Molecular Markers & In Silico Analysis of Constans-like (CO-like) Gene Family in Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Research Interest:
Investigating plant genes and genomics to understand traits related to stress tolerance, yield and quality using molecular breeding and bioinformatics approaches.
Passionate about plant diversity, morphology, molecular taxonomy and eco-friendly crop protection to promote sustainable and safe agriculture.
Email : rana.sohel.1226@gmail.com
Afsana Nasrin
Thesis (Ongoing):
Mopho-molecular screening of Rockmelon genotypes for salinity and drought tolerance
Research Interest:
Germplasm assesment, hydrophonic screening, molecular breeding and genomic analyses
Email : afsananasrinnila@gmail.com
Md. Ashik Iqbal Ador
Thesis (Ongoing):
Assessment of selected double-cross hybrids of melon via morphological and molecular markers
Research Interest:
Utilizing interdisciplinary approaches involving bioinformatics and molecular breeding to identify stress-responsive genes and accelerate the development of climate-smart and high-yielding crops for future food security.
Exploring functional genomics, gene regulation, and plant–microbe interactions to enhance crop adaptation, yield stability, and resource-use efficiency.
Email : ashikedu01@gmail.com
Md. Arman Habib
Thesis (Ongoing):
Assessment of F5 Segregating Lines of Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Derived from Selected Hybrids via Morphological and Molecular Markers.
Research Interest:
Morpho-molecular characterization of advanced segregating lines (F5) for genetic stability and superior yield.
Application of molecular markers and MAS (Marker-Assisted Selection) to accelerate the development of improved crop varieties.
Integrating genomic tools to develop climate-resilient and high-yielding genotypes for sustainable agriculture.
Email : armanhabib.ag@gmail.com
Md. Ekhlasur Rahman
Thesis (Ongoing):
Morpho-molecular Evaluation of Selected Double-cross Hybrids of Melon for superior fruit qualities and better Adaptability.
Research Interest:
Interested in Integrating Molecular breeding, Genomics and Bioinformatics tools to identify elite genotypes and improve breeding efficiency
Focused on developing high-yielding, stress tolerant and nutritionally enriched crop varieties for sustainable agriculture through advanced breeding approaches.
Email: ekhlasurrahman37@gmail.com
Undergraduate Students
Saumit Roy (Arko)
Undergrad student
Current Project:
Genome-wide analysis of TALE gene family and their expression pattern analysis in growth, development and stress responses in melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Research Interest:
Plant bioinformatics, computational biology for sustainable crop improvement
Molecular breeding for developing abiotic stress tolerant crop varieties
AI/ML application in plant breeding
Cell : +880-1828545971
Email: saumit.2102243@bau.edu.bd
Md Abu Tasfar Bin Sowad
Undergrad student
Current Project:
Genome-wide analysis of LSD gene family and their expression pattern analysis in cucurbits
Research Interest:
Currently working on computational genomics and bioinformatics in agricultural science, with a focus on crop and population genomics.
Future goal is to extend this foundation into biotechnology and biomedical engineering, applying machine learning-driven genomic prediction and structural bioinformatics to bridge agricultural genomics with drug discovery and human health applications.
Cell : +8801786686753
Email: abutasfar.2102218@bau.edu.bd
Atiya Ibnat Lamia
Undergrad student of B.Sc. in Bioinformatics Engineering
Current Project:
In silico bioinformatic characterization of genome-wide WRKY gene family in onion
Research Interest:
genomics of gene families
Bioinformatics
Email : atiyaibnat25@gmail.com
Visiting Graduate Students