Md. Habibur Rahman was born in Bangladesh in 1991. He received the B.Sc and MS degrees from Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh, in 2012 and 2015, respectively. He achieved Prime Minister Gold Medal 2013 and University Gold Medal 2012.

Md. Habibur Rahman is working as an Assistant Professor in the Fisheries and Marine Bioscience Department at the faculty of Biological Science and Technology at Jashore University of Science and Technology. He has authored and coauthored more than 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Md. Habibur Rahman is now PhD Research Fellow at South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on Climate change, Paleoclimatology, Coral Reef, Bengal Fan, Marine Pollution.

Contact Address

Md. Habibur Rahman

Assistant Professor

Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore -7408, Bangladesh.

Cell Phone: +88 01515640573,

Web: https://just.edu.bd/t/habibfmb

E-mail: habib07_fmb@gmail.com

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Fisheries

Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience

Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore -7408, Bangladesh

Result: CGPA 3.98 out of 4.00 (1^st Position)

Thesis title: “Impact of broodstock and hatchery management on breeding performances of bata (Labeo bata)”

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Fisheries

Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience

Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore -7408, Bangladesh

Result: CGPA 3.95 out of 4.00 (1^st Position)

Thesis title: “Comparative study on induced breeding performances of Labeo rohita obtained from wild and captive sources”

Academic Awards/ Scholarship Received

1. “University Gold Medal 2012” in recognition of outstanding academic performance in obtaining the degree of Bachelor of Science (Hon’s) in Fisheries.
2. “Prime Minister Gold Medal 2013” in recognition of securing the highest CGPA in Bachelor of Science (Hon’s) in the faculty of Biological Science and Technology.

Skill and Expertise

1. Skilled in operating RT-PCR, gene sequencing, cDNA cloning
2. Expert user of SPSS software package and competent user of MATLAB & SuperLab
3. Knowledge of project and Test design /scoring
4. Highly competent in data collection and analysis Tasks
5. Excellent written and spoken communication slaps

Professional Experience

1. Assistant Professor (14 September 2019 to Present) Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore -7408, Bangladesh.
2. Lecturer (18 March 2017 to 13 September, 2019) Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore -7408, Bangladesh

Administrative Position

1. Assistant Provost (July 2019 - To present), Shaheed Mashiur Rahman Hall, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore-7408, Bangladesh.
2. Executive Member (January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020), Jashore University of Science and Technology Teachers Association, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh.

Scientific Publications

Journals

1.     Rahman, M. H., Chen, T., Yeasmin, S. M., Khan, M. H. R., Chakraborty, T. K., Rahaman, M. H., & Rahman, M. A. (2024). Receptor model-based sources and risk assessment of metals in sediment of the coastal construction-oriented aquatic system in Bangladesh. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 202, 116383.

2.     Islam, M. M., Rahman, M. H., Sultana, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Hossain, M. Y., Choudhury, M., & Rahman, M. A. (2024). Assessing stocks of Mystus tengara (Hamilton, 1822) from three different management systems in Baors (Oxbow lake) of southwest Bangladesh: Implications for sustainable management. Heliyon.

3.     Basak, P., Ali, M. S., Isra, L., Rahman, M. H., & Haq, M. (2023). Effects of thermal and salt water soaking pre-treatment on the physicochemical and nutritional properties of sundried tilapia fish (Oreocromis niloticus) products. Heliyon, 9(11).

4.     Samad, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Yeasmin, S. M., Rahman, M. H., & Hossain, M. Y. (2023). Assessment of Stock Status, Metal Contents with Human Health Risk of Gudusia chapra from Oxbow lake, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 9(4).

5.     Islam, S. I., Ahmed, S. S., Sanjida, S., Mou, M. J., Mahfuj, S., Habib, N., ... & Noor, M. H. M. (2023). Towards characterizing of Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) spore wall proteins with feature identification and analogy modeling. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 38, 101215.

6.     Samad, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Yeasmin, S. M., Mahfuj, S., Rahman, M. H., Sultana, M. F., ... & Hossain, M. Y. (2022). Implications of COVID-19 on oxbow lake (Baors) Fisher's community, Bangladesh: resilience to food security against probable natural calamities. Heliyon, 8(11).

7.     Samad, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Mahfuj, M. S., Rahman, M. H., Yeasmin, S. M. and Hossain, M, Y. 2021. Life-history traits of ten commercially important small indigenous fish species (SIFS) in the Oxbow lake (Southwestern Bangladesh): Key for sound management. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(43)

8.     Islam, S. I., Noor, H. M., Rahman, M. H., Mahfuj, M. S., Yeasmin, S. M. and Rahman, M. A. 2021. Effect of fish stocking density on growth and survival of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) fry in Jashore region, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 33(1).

9.     Yeasmin, S. M., Choudhury, M., Rahman, M. H., Farid, A., Biswas, A. and Rahman, M. A. 2021. Adoption of aquaculture technology by fish farmers in Jashore Sadar Upazilla, Jashore. International Journal of Biosciences, 18 (5): 146-155.

10. Biswas, A., Tripti, J. K., Farid, A., Rahman, M. H. and Ghosh, S. 2021. Present status of fish biodiversity and socio-econimic condition of fishermen of the Kannayadaha Baor, Jashore, Bangladesh. International Journal of Biosciences, 18 (3): 120-126.

11. Parvez, M. S., Rahman, M. A., Hasan, M. J., Rahman, M. H., Farjana, N., Molla, M. H. R. and Lee, S. G. 2020. Status, Prospects and Market Potentials of the Sea Cucumber Fisheries with Special Reference on Their Proper Utilization and Trade. Annual Research & Review in Biology 35(7): 84-101.

12. Parvez, M. S., Rahman, M. A., Hasan, M. J., Rahman, M. H., Farjana, N., Molla, M. H. R. and Lee, S. G. 2020. Combined Effects of Temperature and Salinity on Hatching and Larval Survival of Commercially Important Tropical Sea urchin, Tripneustes gratilla (Linnaeus, 1758). Annual Research & Review in Biology 35(5): 1-13.

13. Rahman, M. H., Yeasmin, S. M., Rahman M. A., Farid. M. A. and Asif, A. A. 2019. Effect of formalin on fertilization, hatching rate of eggs of Thai Pangas (Pangasius hypophthalmus) and survival and growth performance of fry. International Journal of Biosciences, 14 (4): 158-165.

14. Rahman, M. A., Rahman, M. H., Asare, O. E., Megwalu, F. O. and Molla, M. H.R. 2019. Evaluation of growth and production performances of the white sea urchin, Salmacis sphaeroides (Linnaeus, 1758) in a captive aqua-rearing system. Australian Journal of Science and Technology, 3 (1): 1-8.

15. Yeasmin, M.Y., Rahman, M. H., Rahman, M. A., Al-Asif, A., Farid, A., Billah, M, 2018. Influence of Feeding Administration of Brood-Stock on Breeding Performance of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758). Journal of Aquaculture Engineering and Fisheries Research, 4(3): 127-137.

16. Bhuiyan, M. R. R., Zamal, H., Billah, M. M., Md. Simul Bhuyan, Asif, A.A. and Rahman, M. H. 2018. Proximate composition of fish feed ingredients available in Shibpur Upazila, Narsingdi district, Bangladesh. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6 (4): 1345-1353.

17. Farid, M. A., Rahman, M. A., Choudhury, M. and Rahman, M. H. 2017. Breeding Performance of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio var communis) at different ages of Male and Females. Journal of Jashore University of Science and Technology, 2(1): 109-115.

18. Rahman, M. A., Rahman, M. H., Yeasmin, S. M., Asif, A. A. and Mridha, D, 2017. Identification of Causative Agent for Fungal Infection and Effect of Disinfectants on Hatching and Survival Rate of Bata (Labeo bata) Larvae. Advances in Plants & Agriculture Research, 7(4): 264-231.

19. Hossain, M. T., Alam, M. S., Rahman, M. H., Asif, A. A. and Rahmatullah, S. M. 2016. Present status of Indian major carp broodstock management at the hatcheries in Jashore region of Bangladesh. Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 1(2): 362-370.

20. Yeasmin, S. M., Rahman M. A., Hossain M. M. M., Rahman, M. H. and Asif, A.A. 2015. Identification of causative agent for fungal infection and effect of disinfectants on hatching and survival rate of Common Carp (C. carpio). International Journal Medical and Biological Research, 1(3): 571-582.

21. Rahman, M. H., Rahman M. A., Hossain M. M. M., Yeasmin, S. M. and Asif, A. A. 2015. Effect of feeding management of brood stock on breeding performance of Bata (Labeo bata). International Journal Medical and Biological Research, 1(3): 553-568.

22. Islam, M. M., Asif, A.A., Vaumik, S., Zafar, M. A., Sharif, B. M. N., Rahman, M. H. and Shahriyar, S. 2015. Socio Economic Status of Fry Collectors at Sundarban Region. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 3(2): 89-94.

23. Asif, A. A., Samad, M. A., Rahman, M. H., Farid, M. A., Yeasmin, S. M. and Rahman, B. M. S. 2015. Socio-economic Condition of Fish Fry and Fingerling Traders in Greater Jashore Region. International journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2(4): 290-293.

24. Mona S. N., Hossain M. M. M., Rahman M. Z., Alam M. E., Rahman M. H., Yeasmin S. M., Zabin S. and Khatun A. 2015. Protection of bacterial infection through dietary administration of Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf in Chinese carp after parasitic infestation. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2(4): 31-37.

25. Islam, M. A., Asif, A. A., Samad, M. A., Rahman, B. M. S., Rahman, M. H., Nima, A. and Yeasmin, S. M. 2014. Socio- Economic Conditions of the Fish Farmers in Jashore, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research. 2(2): 153-160.

26. Asif, A. A., Samad, M. A., Rahman, B. M. S., Rahman, M. A., Rahman, M. H., Yeasmin, S. M., and Nima, A. 2014. Study on management of fish fry and fingerling marketing of Jashore in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research, 2(2): 127-135.

27. Hossain M. M. M., Rahman M. Z., Alam M. E. and Rahman, M. H. 2013. Lernaea (Anchor worm) investigation in fish. International Journal of Animal and Fisheries Science 15(2): 12-19.

28. Yeasmin, S. M., Rahman M. A., Haq M., Hossain M. M. M., Rahman, M. H. 2013. Effects of hormone on ovulation, fecundity, fertilization and hatching of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). International Journal of Animal and Fisheries Science: 01-07.

29. Rahman, M. H., Rahman M. A., Hossain M. M. M., Haq M., Islam, M. S. and Yeasmin, S. M. 2013. Comparative study on the induced breeding performance of Rohu (Labeo rohita) obtained from hatchery and natural sources. Eco-friendly Agriculture Journal 6(09): 205- 210.

Conference/ Webinars/ Training/ Workshop

Webinars

1. Participation in an International Webinar on the topic “Bioactive Compounds From Coastal Ecosystem” on 22th July 2020 organized by Universitas Riau, UNRI, Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
2. Participation in an International Webinar on the topic “Antibiotic Resistance” on 17th July 2020 organized by Mizoram University, India.
3. Participation in an International Webinar on the topic “Arising Aquaculture Opportunities Amidst Covid-19” on 19^th June 2020 organized by World Aquaculture Society.

Trainings

1. Titled on “Hands on Training Program on Carp Hatchery Operation”. 7 days training at WorldFish Center, Jashore, Bangladesh.
2. Workshop on “Fish Breeding and Culture” held at the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Bangladesh on 28-31 May 2016, and organized by BFRI, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
3. Training on “Application of R Program for Advanced Statistical Analysis in
4. Agricultural Research” held at Jashore University of Science and Technology on 9-12 July 2017 organized by research cell supported by USAID and WINROCK international.
5. Training on “Pedagogical Skill Development for University Teachers” held at Jashore University of Science and Technology on 24-28 January 2018 organized by research cell supported by USAID and WINROCK international.
6. Workshop on “Introduction to Bio-Sequence Analysis” held on 11-12 December 2018 organized by Genome Centre, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

Online Course Certificates

1. Completion of online course on “Bacterial Genomes: Accessing and Analyzing Microbial Genome Data” organized by Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.
2. Completion of online course on “Bacterial Genomes: From DNA to Protein Function Using Bioinformatics” organized by Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.
3. Completion of online course  on  “Bacterial Genomes: Disease Outbreaks and Antimicrobial Resistance” organized by Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences.
4. Completion of online course on “Introduction to Psychology: Biological Psychology” organized by Monash University, Australia.
5. Completion of online course on “Global Biosecurity for One Health” organized by Murdoch University, Australia.
6. Completion of online course on “Introduction to Ecology” organized by Alison.
7. Completion of online course on “Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology” organized by Saylor Academy.

Research Interest

Shell fish Biology, Molecular Biology, Marine biology, Fish genomics for environmental adaptation, Marine meta-genomics and transcriptomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular evolution of genomes, Physiological and behavioral adaptation of fish and shell fish to climate change etc

Supervised Undergraduate Students

1. Impact of climate change on shrimp farming in Bangladesh
2. Assessment of antibiotics residues in fish body
3. cDNA cloning of Indian major carps

Courses Taken In Undergraduate And Graduate Students

Fundamental of biochemistry, Fish physiology, Hatchery and pond management, Biostatistics