Md. Sakhawot Hossain

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Discover the world through my eyes as I share my passions, experiences, and achievements. This space is dedicated to all things me, from my professional journey and personal projects to my interests and insights.

I have completed both my BSc and MSc in Nutrition and Food Technology from Jashore University of Science and Technology, gaining expertise in food science and nutrition. My passion for higher education drives me to pursue impactful research that addresses real-world challenges. I founded Chowdala Poribar to support underprivileged communities, showcasing my commitment to societal impact. I am eager to further my knowledge through a Ph.D, contributing innovative solutions in nutrition and food science.

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PUBLICATIONS

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Transcript of Academic Records

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST)

MS (Master of Science ) in Nutrition and Food Technology
CGPA 3.77 out of 4
March 2023–December 2024

Thesis Title: Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Processed Foods Available in Bangladeshi Markets and Health Risk Assessment

B.Sc (Bachelor of Science ) in Nutrition and Food Technology
CGPA 3.70 out of 4
January 2017–January 2023

Thesis Title: Cesarean Delivery and its Determining Factors: A Hospital-Based Study in Jashore District, Bangladesh.

Shahid A.H.M Kamaruzzaman Degree College , Rajshahi

Higher Secondary School Certificate
GPA 4.75 out of 5
July 14 - August 2016

Chowdala B.L. High School, Nawabganj

Secondary School Certificate
GPA 5 out of 5
January 2009- May 2014

PUBLICATIONS

Article Name: Cesarean Delivery and its Determining Factors: A Hospital-Based Study in Jashore District, Bangladesh.

Journal Name: Public Health in Practice

Journal Ranking: Q2

Impact Factor: 2.2 (2023)

Citation: Hossain MS, Shuvo SD, Asha S, Chodhoury MR, Elahi MT. Cesarean Delivery and its Determining Factors: A Hospital-Based Study in Jashore District, Bangladesh. Public Health in Practice. 2024 Nov 22:100558.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2024.100558

Article Name: Comparative analysis on phytonutrient properties of different fig varieties (Ficus spp.)

Journal Name: Food Chemistry Advances

Journal Ranking: Q2

Impact Factor: 4.17 (2024)

Citation: Nigar S, Shimul M, Hossain MS, Sultana R, Asha S, Huq AKO. Comparative analysis on phytonutrient properties of different fig varieties (Ficus spp.). Food Chemistry Advances. 2025 Mar;6:100878.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2024.100878

Article Name: Factors influencing low-income households’ food insecurity in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Journal Name: PLoS ONE

Journal Ranking: Q1

Impact Factor: 3.752 (2021)

Citation: Shuvo SD, Hossain MS, Riazuddin M., Mazumdar S, Roy D (2022) Factors influencing low-income households’ food insecurity in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 lockdown. PLoS ONE 17(5): e0267488.

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267488

Article Name: Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and its associated factors toward COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi older adults.

Journal Name: PLoS ONE

Journal Ranking: Q1

Impact Factor: 3.752 (2021)

Citation: Roy D, Shuvo SD, Hossain MS, Riazuddin M., Mazumdar S, Mondal BK, et al. (2022) Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and its associated factors toward COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi older adults. PLoS ONE 17(12): e0275065.

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0275065

Article Name: COVID-19 Fear and its Associated Correlates among Type-2 Diabetes Patients in Bangladesh: A hospital-based study.

Journal Name: Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health

Journal Ranking: Q1

Impact Factor: 3.9 (2023)

Citation: Shuvo SD, Hossen MT, Hossain MS, Khatun A, Mazumdar S, Riazuddin M, Roy D. COVID-19 Fear and its Associated Correlates among Type-2 Diabetes Patients in Bangladesh: A hospital-based study. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health.:1-28.

https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2023.47

Article Name: Prevalence of comorbidities and its associated factors among type-2 diabetes patients: a hospital-based study in Jashore District, Bangladesh.

Journal Name: BMJ Open

Journal Ranking: Q1

Impact Factor: 3.006 (2023)

Citation: Shuvo SD, Hossen MT, Riazuddin M, Hossain MS, Mazumdar S, Parvin R, Elahi MT. Prevalence of comorbidities and its associated factors among type-2 diabetes patients: a hospital-based study in Jashore District, Bangladesh. BMJ Open. 2023 Sep 11;13(9):e076261.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076261 ,PMID: 37696641; PMCID: PMC10496697.

Article Name: Determinants of anxiety and depression among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A hospital-based study in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal Name: Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health

Journal Ranking: Q1

Impact Factor: 3.9 (2023)

Citation: Hossen MdT, Shuvo SD, Mazumdar S, Hossain MdS, Riazuddin Md, Roy D, et al. Determinants of anxiety and depression among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A hospital-based study in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health. 2024;11:e13. doi:10.1017/gmh.2024.8

http://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.8

RESEARCH INTEREST

Preventing infectious diseases, optimizing management strategies for chronic conditions, strengthening public health preparedness and emergency response, mitigating environmental health risks, improving outcomes in maternal and child health, promoting mental well-being, addressing food insecurity, investigating diabetes and its related comorbidities, & advancing dietary interventions.

Epidemiology
Food Science
Nutritional Sciences
Public Health Nutrition
Global Health
Community Health
Maternal and Child Health
Health Risk Assessment
Nutrition and Dietetics

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant for Project

Synthesis Characterization of Novel Biocompatible Ionic Liquids for Enhancing the Solublity of Water-Insoluble Natural Food Colorant B-carotene, 2023- Present
Comparative analysis on phytonutrient properties of different fig varieties (Ficus spp.), 2024
Comparative Analysis of Local Home-Based Feed and General Broiler Feed on Deshi Murgi and Broiler Chicken: Nutritional and Heavy Metal Assessment Post-Maturation 2022

MSc Researcher | Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), 2024

Developed sampling strategy for market data collection.
Applied advanced analytical techniques for metal quantification.

Collaborative Research, 2024

Development and Validation of a UV-Spectrophotometric Method for Amygdalin Quantification in Indigenous Hard-Shell Fruit Seeds
Formulation and Development of Wheat Bread Fortified with Mushroom Powder

BSc Researcher | Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), 2023

Performed statistical analysis using SPSS, and STATA.
Produced concise statistical reports for interpreting findings on cesarean delivery determinants.

CONFERENCE

In the International Conference on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development (ICEPSD-2022) I presented our research project titled "Assessment of Nutritive and Anti-nutritive Value of Brinjal and Tomato under Different Fertilizer Practices"

Presented my abstract titled "Household Income, Food Insecurity, and Nutrition in Bangladeshi Youth" at the Nutrition Live Online 2021 International Conference.

Actively participated in the “2nd International Conference of SAIST” in 2022 and presented abstract titled "Street Food Consumption and Obesity Among School Going Adolescents in Jashore".

AWARD

Best Presentation Award: I was honored with the Best Presentation Award at “International Conference on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development ICEPSD "(ICEPSD-2022)

Awarded the 2021 CASP recipients, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASN) Program.

CERTIFICATION

Basic Certificate Course (360 Hours) in computer, Karigori Shikkha Board, Rajshahi

In January, 2020 accomplished "Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy" non-credit online course offered by Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

In December 2019 completed "Stanford Introduction to Food and Health" an online course authorized by Stanford University offered through Coursera

PARTICIPATION

Placed 3rd out of approximately 10,000 participants in the As-Sunnah Foundation's Online Quiz.
Placed second in the 100-meter sprint and third in the 400-meter sprint at the inter-university sports week, during our university's sports week.
Worked on the USAID-funded project, "Bangladesh Livestock and Nutrition Activity," in collaboration with ACDI/VOCA, from January 1 to March 5, 2023.
Secured the 3rd position in the much-attended NUTRI Champs competition, which was held in 2020 and telecasted on R TV.
Took part in the Science Fair event in 2020, where we exhibited our team's groundbreaking food products that emerged from our research and development endeavors.

TRAINING

Have Training on “Web page Design and Hosting” from Karigori Computer Training Institute, Rajshahi
Have Training on “Rapid Market Assessment to Identify the Opportunity to Develop Dairy Products” funded by USAID in association with ACDI/VOCA

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

BADHON, A Voluntary Blood Donors Organization, Rajshahi Division Regional Sector, Bangladesh, perform my duty from 2020 to 2022 with honesty and sincerely by respective position.
I contributed as a volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiding in various relief efforts in 2021
In 2021, I volunteered with UNICEF's Vitamin a Campaign as a volunteer. During my time with the organization, I was responsible for helping to organize and facilitate vitamin A distribution events.

SKILL

Laboratory skills: Bacterial Identification, Sterile Technique, Sample Preparation, Centrifugation
Statistical Tools: R, SPSS, STATA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI
Operating System: Windows (7, 10, 11), Linus(Ubuntu), Android
Other Software: KoboToolbox, Microsoft Office, Libre Office, Endnote, Mendeley, Visme, Picsart

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

General Secretary, Bangladesh Food and Nutrition Association (BAFNA) 15 Feb 2024-Present

Vice President, Bangabandhu Career Club, JUST Jan 2022-Jan 2023

Founder, Chowdala Poribar (Social Organization) Jul 2020-Present

Admin

Facebook group boasting over 850K members Nov 2021-Present
Facebook group over 7.4k members dedicated to social work Jul 2020- Present

Captain

Upazila Cricket Team 2014-2018
University Department’s Team 2018-2023

Representative at American Society for Nutrition

International Representative 2022-2024
Undergraduate Representative 2020-2021

Achievement Gallery

Best Presentetor Award

I was honoured with the Best Presentation Award at an International Conference, where I presented my research abstract. It was a great honor for me to receive such an accolade and I am grateful for the recognition of my work.

3rd Place in a National Competition

I placed 3rd in a nutrition-based cooking competition that was televised nationally on RTV Bangladesh.

2nd place in a 100m sprint

I had placed second in the 100-meter sprint at the inter-university sports week.

Speaker

I was asked to speak on a program concerning children's nutrition, and they gave me this as a gratitude.

Highest Goal Scorer

I was the highest goal scorer in the football tournament organized by our department.

Man of the Match

I was bestowed with the Man of the Match award in the final match of the cricket tournament.

Contacts

Phone: +8801745506644 II +8801773022240 (Whats app)

E-mail: sakhawot_160911@just.edu.bd

sakhawot.jnft@gmail.com

sakhawotsaib2@gmail.com