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Dr. Zakaria has completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc in Microbiology (1993 and 1995 respectively), Dhaka University, Bangladesh. He has completed Ph.D in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (2000), Ehime University, Japan. He worked in National Food Research Institute, Japan (2003-2005); Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), Bangladesh (1996-2003); Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2007-2016) and Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia (2010-2011). At present, He is working in Microbiology discipline, BJRI. Dr. Ahmed published several articles in different prestigious international and local journals, presented at international scientific conferences and meetings. He is the reviewer and Editorial Board Members of several reputed international journals. Dr. Zakaria was awarded Junior High School Governmental Scholarship (1983 to 1986); Departmental Scholarship (1989 to 1993); Governmental General Scholarship (1993 to 1995); Japanese MONBUSHO scholarship (1997-2000) and JSPS post-doctoral fellowship (2003-2005). His research involves Environmental and Natural Product Microbiology with particular reference to: Search for bio-pesticides for the control of crop and animal pests as a strategy of improving food security; Search for antimicrobial agents from medicinal plants; Synthesis of bioactive Natural Products; Bacterial Enzyme and its application and Medical Microbiology.

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Skills

Experience

Principal Scientific Officer

Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)

Jan-2022 to Present
Teaching and Research Assistant

Kagawa University, Takamatsu JAPAN

Jan-1998 to Sep-2000
Post-Doctoral Researcher (JSPS Fellow)

National Food Research Institute, Japan

Sep-2003 to Mar-2005
Senior Scientific Officer

Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)

Sep-2016 to Jan-2022
Associate Professor

Primeasia University

Jan-2012 to Jan-2016
Assistant Professor

Primeasia University

Jan-2007 to Jan-2012
Lecturer (Contract)

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Jan-2010 to Jan-2011
Scientific Officer

Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)

Jan-1996 to Feb-2003
Research Fellow (Part Time)

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)

Jan-1995 to Dec-1995

Education

Ehime University, Dogohimata Japan

Ph.D. in Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology

Passout Year: 2000
University of Dhaka

B.Sc. in Microbioloigy

Passout Year: 1993

Publication

Mock leno weave design-preparation on jute cotton union fabric

In the Weaving department of the Mechanical Processing Division of the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Dhaka, the characteristics of union fabric made of jute and cotton with a fancy wea...

Bacterial Inocula Package Formulation and Application for Fibre Extraction from Bark of Dried Cultivated Varieties of Corchorus capsularis

In the present study, the bacterial consortia of three combinations were used and identification of unknown bacteria was carried out. The combination of 3PRRF5b+4DTF1b+10DTW2b was found to h...

Analysis of Phytochemical Potentiality and In Vitro Antimicrobial Properties of Jute Leaf Extracts

Jute leaf is used as an herb in Middle Eastern and African countries which has large number of biomolecules that show various pharmacological activities. It has been studied for antibacteria...

Characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from street pickles of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Traditionally fermented pickles are a popular street food in Bangladesh famous for their unique flavors and health benefits. Pickles are often prepared by fermentation using lactic acid bact...

Types, stages and mechanism of action of Jute retting: An overview

Some factors hastening up retting process which are- retting water, retting in already used water, harvesting time, climate conditions like high temperatures, deep water (too deep water will...

Non-allelic interaction of some quantitative traits in chickpea

In the present study five generations viz. P1, P2, F1, F2 and F3 of chickpea were taken for the analysis of non-allelic interaction considering five yield and yield contributing characters l...

Research and analysis of sustainability of jute and cotton blends fabrics

The study emphasis on development of jute-cotton blended products and its sustainability. The jute cotton blends products not only reduces the excessive demand of cotton but also jute cotton...

Research on reuse of standing dye bath of reactive dye

The aim of the work was to find out suitable method of dyeing so that costly reactive dye bath can be reused without draining them. Because of the hydrolysis of residual reactive dyes due to...

Research on reduction of yarn co-efficient of variation percentage and imperfection from auto-cone yarn

It’s been a problem over the years that auto cone produces more imperfection and co-efficient of variation (CV) percentage than ring yarn. It was found that lowering the gauge from the run...

Role in Research Journals

Projects

Jul-2017 to Jun-2019

Application of Enzyme Technology for improvement of jute fibre and jute based products

Certificates

Issued : Sep 2016
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Associate Professor
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Ph.D.
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Lecturer (Contract)
Issued : Dec 1995
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M.Sc.
Issued : Dec 1993
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B.Sc.
Issued : Apr 2005
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Post Doctoral fellowship

Membership

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Life member

Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM)

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Regular

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

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Regular

International Society of Rare Sugars (ISRS)

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Regular

Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB)

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Life member

Dhaka University Alumni Association

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Regular

Bangladesh Association for Plant tissue Culture & Biotechnology (BAPTC&B)

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Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association (BJSPSAA)

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Japanese University Alumni Association (JUAA)

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Invited Position

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Co-Chair of the Technical Session 1A (Antimicrobial Challenges and Stewardship (ACS), 35thAnnual Conference

Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM)

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Plenary Co-chair of the Technical Session 4 [Environmental Research (ENR)] 37thAnnual Conference

Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM)

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Honours & Awards

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Scientist Award, Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Awarded by:

Government of India

Year: 2023
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Mowlana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani Award 2017
Awarded by:

Bangladesh Unnoyon Shongsod, Bangladesh

Year: 2017
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Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship
Awarded by:

Government of Japan

Year: 2003
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Japanese Governmental Scholarship (MONBUSHO)
Awarded by:

Government of Japan

Year: 1997
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Governmental General Scholarship
Awarded by:

Government of Bangladesh

Year: 1995
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Departmental Scholarship, Microbiology Department, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
Awarded by:

Government of Bangladesh

Year: 1993
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Junior High School Governmental Scholarship
Awarded by:

Government of Bangladesh

Year: 1986

Doctoral and Master Thesis Guided

Genetic diversity of endophytic bacteria and phytochemical properties of jute extracts
Research Scholar:

Taslima Rahman (Creative (Ph.D. Thesis))

Institute : University of Dhaka

Area of research: Microbiology

Isolation and identification of microbes from GONOSATHO PHARMACEUTICAL waste materials and determination of their antibiotic resistance pattern
Research Scholar:

Md. Shahidul Islam (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Bacteriological study of post-operative abdominal wound infection
Research Scholar:

Fatema--tuz-johoraTamanna (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Prevalence rate of tuberculosis in Bangladesh among different age group by conventional and flurosence microscopy
Research Scholar:

Ohiuddin Ahmed (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Microbiological status of sweets and sweet-products in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Mesbeh Uddin (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Study on Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Pus and Wound Swab In BIRDEM General Hospital
Research Scholar:

Ummey Nahor (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Detection and identification of tubercle bacilli by different methods from sputum and blood samples of hospitalized patients in Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Md. Alamgir Hossain (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Tracheal Aspirate of ICU Patientsof Central Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Lamiya Haque (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Study of the Incidence of pathogens and their drug susceptibility pattern among UTI patients in Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Md. Kamal Hossain (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Detection and Identification of Tubercle Bacilli as well as with MDR by Gene X-pert methods from Sputum samples
Research Scholar:

Manas Kumar Nath (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Comparative Analysis of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection by Different Methods
Research Scholar:

Jafurullah (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Microbiological analysis and Antimicrobial Sensitivity pattern of Pus and Wound Samples
Research Scholar:

Lovely Akter (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Microbiological Study Of Different Vegetables
Research Scholar:

Jahanara Akhter (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Tracheal Aspirate of ICU Patients of Central Dhaka, Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Sk. Tahir Ahmed (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Distribution pattern of pathogenic E. coli in different medical samples and then antibiotic sensitivity pattern
Research Scholar:

Asik Mostofa (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Study of antimicrobial properties of some organic tea
Research Scholar:

Mohammed Rejaul Karim (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Effect Of Black And Tulsi Tea On Different Microorganisms
Research Scholar:

Md. Abdullah Al Joad (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Microbiological Status Of Street Foods In Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Mithun Chandra Biswas (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Pattern Of Different Bacterial Wound Infection And Their Antimicrobial Resistance
Research Scholar:

Md. Joynal Abedin Khan (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Study of etiological agents of urinary tract infections and their antibiotics sensitivity patterns in Bangladesh
Research Scholar:

Nusrat Jahan (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Prevalence of Microorganisms on the quality of some pharmaceutical raw materials
Research Scholar:

Md. Golam Moktadir Khan (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Urinary Tract Infection in Tertiary care Hospital of Dhaka city
Research Scholar:

Shepherd Sawon Sarker (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Microbiological analysis of cosmetics and ayurvedic products OF EMAMI and its antimicrobial assay
Research Scholar:

Md. Anowar Hossen (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology

Study of resistant pattern and comparative analysis of different generation of antibiotics against various pathogens
Research Scholar:

Ishrat Jahan Khan (Tradition (MS Thesis))

Institute : Primeasia University

Area of research: Microbiology