Short Biography

Dr. Ovinu Kibria Islam is a distinguished academician and researcher hailing from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He embarked on his academic voyage at Motijheel Model High School and Notre Dame College before pursuing his passion for microbiology and molecular biology at the University of Dhaka. Dr. Islam's academic pursuits culminated in the attainment of Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.

Professional Journey:

Presently, Dr. Islam serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Jashore University of Science and Technology. Simultaneously, he assumes the role of Director at the Office of Student Counselling and Guidance, underscoring his dedication to both academic excellence and student welfare. Previously, he held the position of Chairman (additional duty) of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department at the same institution.

Academic Distinctions:

Dr. Islam's contributions to academia have garnered acclaim, including the prestigious DAAD Fellowship for his doctoral studies and the esteemed Dean's Award from the Faculty of Biological Science at the University of Dhaka. These accolades underscore his commitment to scholarly pursuits and excellence in research.

Interests and Aspirations:

Beyond his academic endeavors, Dr. Islam finds solace in the realms of literature and cinema, where he enjoys exploring diverse narratives and perspectives. Looking ahead, he is poised to continue his trajectory as a pioneering researcher in microbiology and molecular biology, with a vision to inspire future generations of scholars and contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement.

Research Activity:

Faculty Member and Researcher at

Department of Microbiology, Genome Centre, Microbial Diversity and Bioinformatics Laboratory, Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Bangladesh (2019 - Present)

       - Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR analysis.

       - Development and validation of multiplex PCR for identification of different clades of SARS-CoV-2.

       - Identification of Variants of SARS-CoV-2 by partial and complete genome sequencing.

       - Assessment of the prevalence rate and drug resistance pattern of pathogenic organisms from clinical samples.

       - Elucidating the transmission of antimicrobial resistance by metagenomic analysis in integrated farming of fish.

       - Assessment of biofilm phenotypes and genomic variation among Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii strains.

PhD Research

University of Dhaka (2016-2019)

       - Investigated biofilm forming ability of clinical isolates and molecular basis of biofilm formation.

 Rhine Wall University, Germany (2014 - 2015)

       - Studied fluorescent microscopy technique for visualization of biofilms and assessment of disinfectants efficacy.

MS Research

 University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2010)

       - Explored prevalence of multi drug-resistant bacteria and antibiotic concentration in hospital wastewater.

Academic Awards:

- DAAD Stipendium (Scholarship) for sandwich model PhD Program from June 2014 to September 2015, awarded by DAAD, Germany.

- Dean’s Award awarded by Biological faculty, University of Dhaka, for outstanding academic performance in B.Sc (Hons).

Teaching Experience:

   - Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh (April 2022 – Present)

   - Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh (July 2014 – April 2022)

   - Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh (July 2011 – July 2014)