Dr. M Mahfuza Khatun

Name: Dr. M Mahfuza Khatun

Designation: Assistant Professor (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology)

Contact: +88-

Email: mahfuza.gebt@bsmrmu.edu.bd

Blood Group: A+

Present address: Dept. of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology Faculty of Earth & Ocean Science BSMR Maritime University Mirpur 12 Dhaka 1216.

About: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/M_Khatun3
Research Area:

Bioenergy, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Biomedicine

Research Interests:

1.   Marine Bioactive Compounds Identification from Marine Specimen 

2.   Zinc Finger Library Construction using Model Organisms

3.    Drug Development 

Teaching:

Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Nanotechnology, Immunology

Academic Qualifications:
Sl Exam Institute Year Result
1 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Dalian University of Technology, China 2017 Awarded
2 Masters of Science (M.Sc) Khulna University 2011 3.85
3 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Khulna University 2009 3.60
4 Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) Dinajpur Govt Women's College 2001 First Division
5 Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) Botlagari High School 1999 First Division
In Service Courses, Symposium, Workshop and Seminar:
Sl Title Institute Year Remarks
1 Women in STEM AEC, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2019 Training and Workshop
2 4th International student Training workshop on Health and Environment Changes Beijing, China 2012 Training and Workshop
3 Post Graduate Diploma course and Training on Disaster Management Khulna University under Ministry of Food and Disaster Management (MoFDM), Bangladesh. 2010 Training and Workshop
4 2nd International Conference of Bangladesh Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Society Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical Univeristy Shahbag, Dhaka 2018 Conference
5 International Conference on Metabolic Science: Driving Bio industry and Beyond Shanghai, China 2016 Conference
6 180th meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Chicago, U.S.A. 2014 Conference
7 Chinese Journal of Microbiology Conference Jinan, China 2013 Conference
8 Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BSBMB) Conference Chittagong University, Chittagong 2013 Conference
Professional Memberships:

1. Member, Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BSBMB)

2. Member, Bangladesh Association of Biotechnology Graduates (BABG)

3. Member, Bangladesh Biosafety Biosecurity (BBB) organization

Awards:

·         Chinese Government Scholarship for Doctoral Degree Program, China

·         Outstanding Sophomore Award for Academic Excellence, Khulna University 

Experience:
Sl Designation Organization From To Remarks
1 Assistant Professor Dept. of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University Mirpur 1216, Dhaka 01-Jul-2020 Ongoing
2 Assistant Professor Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology University (MIST), Mirpur Cantonment, Mirpur 12, Dhaka 01-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2020
3 Lecturer Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology University (MIST), Mirpur Cantonment, Mirpur 12, Dhaka 01-Jan-2018 31-Dec-2018
Publications:

1.      M. Mahfuza Khatun, Yu Xin Shui, Xin-Qing Zhao, Akihiko Kondo, Feng-Wu Bai (2017) Improved ethanol production at high temperature by consolidated bioprocessing using Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain engineered with artificial zinc finger protein, Bioresource Technology, doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.05.088.

2.      M. Mahfuza Khatun, Xin-Qing Zhao, Feng-Wu Bai (2016) Consolidated bioethanol production from inulin and Jerusalem artichoke tuber at high temperature by a recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae with surface display inulinase, Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 44, 2, 295-301.

3.      M. Mahfuza Khatun, Yong-Hao Li, Chen-Guang Liu, Xin-Qing Zhao,  Feng-Wu Bai (2015) Fed-batch saccharification and ethanol fermentation of Jerusalem artichoke stalks by an inulinase producing S. cerevisiae MK01, RSC Advances, 5, 129, 107112-107118.

4.      M. Mahfuza Khatun, Khondoker Moazzem Hossain, S.M. Mahbubur Rahman (2012) Molecular characterization of selected local and exotic cattle using RAPD marker. Asian Australasian Journal of Animal Science, 25, 6: 751-757.

5.      Md. Shaifur Rahman, Khondoker Moazzem Hossain, Moni Mohan Saha, M. Mahfuza Khatun (2010) Assessment of the potential of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in the diagnosis of tumor at a public Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 10 (1&2):191-198.

6.      M. Mahfuza Khatun, Khondoker Moazzem Hossain, Md. Shaifur Rahman and Masum Billah (2009) Quality evaluation of selected brands and locally available Honey in Southern region of Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Agriculture, 4 (1&2): 125-127.