ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

1. University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh
   Master of Science, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 2023 - present
   CGPA: 3.86/4.00
2. 
   University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh 2022
   Bachelor of Science, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
   CGPA: 3.79/4.00

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, FGPL, CU, Bangladesh
Graduate Research Assistant 2023- present
Principle Investigator: Prof. Laila Khaleda, Ph.D.
• Performed nucleic acid extraction and quantification, PCR, sanger sequencing, q-RT PCR.
• Assisted in the preparation of research reports, journal articles, and grant proposals
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, CU, Bangladesh 2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Principle Investigator: Prof. Adnan Mannan, Ph.D.
• Collected data from COVID patients for the project entitled “A multi-centric, cross-sectional study on COVID-19
in Bangladesh: Clinical epidemiology and short-term outcomes in recovered individuals”
Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, SUST, Bangladesh
Undergraduate Research Assistant 2020
Principle Investigator: Prof. Mohammad Jakir Hosen, Ph.D.
• Collected data on a comprehensive survey on the impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic on social public
health in the Chattagram region
PUBLICATIONS
1. Islam, S. M., Hasan, M. M., Alam, J., Dey, A., & Molineaux, D. (2024). In Silico Screening, Molecular Dynamics
Simulation and Binding Free Energy Identify Single‐Point Mutations That Destabilize p53 and Reduce Binding to
DNA. Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics. https://doi.org/10.1002/prot.26747
PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW
1. Raza, Md. Thosif and Dey, Anonya and Limon, Md. Belayet Hasan, Virtual Screening and Identification of PlantBased Novel Inhibitors of Cyp17a1 in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Available at
SSRN: http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4878157
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Laboratory Skills
• Animal Models: Handling and maintenance of mice and rats
• Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA extraction, Nucleic acid quantification PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Sanger
sequencing, q-RT PCR
Computational Skills
• Software Programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, Autodock Vina, PYMOL, PyRx, MEGA-X
Gaussian, SnapGene, ChemDraw , R language, and R studio
• Bioinformatics: Genomic data analysis, Computer-aided drug design, Molecular docking & dynamics simulation,
Network Pharmacology, Cytoscape, ADME/Tox software
Transferable skills
• Problem-solving, time management, organization, communication skills, teamwork and leadership.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Jamal Nazrul Islam Research Excellence Award (in the category of Student Researcher award) 2025
National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh 2024
Runners-up in Idea-Based Poster Presentation at the 5th Young Biotechnologist Congress, NYBB 2020
Champion in Poster Presentation Competition at Biotech Festival, University of Chittagong 2020
Runners-up in Biotech Business Idea Contest at Biotech Festival, University of Chittagong 2020
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Chittagong University Scientific Society (CUSS) 2021-2022
Assistant International Affairs Secretary
Organized science fairs, interactive sessions, and student-led projects
Bangladesh Biology Olympiad
Enzyme, Organizing Member 2019 - 2024
Assisted in organizing the Biology Olympiad regional level
TRAINING & PARTICIPATION
Computer-Aided Drug Design: Desktop To Publication 2021
Advanced Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Data Science Laboratory, Bangladesh
Management Analysis and Mapping in R 2020
Global Public Health Research Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Epidemiology And Biostatistics 2020
Global Public Health Research Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh