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Zakaria Ahmed
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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.
Skills & Expertise
Microbiology
Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Research Interests
microbiology
Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Bacteriology
Enzymology
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Experience
Principal Scientific Officer
Senior Scientific Officer
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Lecturer (Contract)
Post-Doctoral Researcher (JSPS Fellow)
Scientific Officer
Teaching and Research Assistant
Research Fellow (Part Time)
Education
Ehime University, Dogohimata Japan
University of Dhaka
Projects
Application of Enzyme Technology for improvement of jute fibre and jute based products
Certificates & Licenses (6)
Associate Professor
Lecturer (Contract)
Post Doctoral fellowship
B.Sc.
M.Sc.
Ph.D.
Awards & Achievements (7)
🏆 Scientist Award, Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
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🏆 Mowlana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani Award 2017
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🏆 Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship
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🏆 Japanese Governmental Scholarship (MONBUSHO)
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🏆 Governmental General Scholarship
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🏆 Departmental Scholarship, Microbiology Department, Dhaka University, Bangladesh
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🏆 Junior High School Governmental Scholarship
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Thesis Guided (24)
Study of resistant pattern and comparative analysis of different generation of antibiotics against various pathogens
Institution: Primeasia University
Microbiological analysis of cosmetics and ayurvedic products OF EMAMI and its antimicrobial assay
Institution: Primeasia University
Urinary Tract Infection in Tertiary care Hospital of Dhaka city
Institution: Primeasia University
Prevalence of Microorganisms on the quality of some pharmaceutical raw materials
Institution: Primeasia University
Study of etiological agents of urinary tract infections and their antibiotics sensitivity patterns in Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Pattern Of Different Bacterial Wound Infection And Their Antimicrobial Resistance
Institution: Primeasia University
Microbiological Status Of Street Foods In Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Effect Of Black And Tulsi Tea On Different Microorganisms
Institution: Primeasia University
Study of antimicrobial properties of some organic tea
Institution: Primeasia University
Distribution pattern of pathogenic E. coli in different medical samples and then antibiotic sensitivity pattern
Institution: Primeasia University
Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Tracheal Aspirate of ICU Patients of Central Dhaka, Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Microbiological Study Of Different Vegetables
Institution: Primeasia University
Microbiological analysis and Antimicrobial Sensitivity pattern of Pus and Wound Samples
Institution: Primeasia University
Comparative Analysis of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection by Different Methods
Institution: Primeasia University
Detection and Identification of Tubercle Bacilli as well as with MDR by Gene X-pert methods from Sputum samples
Institution: Primeasia University
Study of the Incidence of pathogens and their drug susceptibility pattern among UTI patients in Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Tracheal Aspirate of ICU Patientsof Central Dhaka, Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Detection and identification of tubercle bacilli by different methods from sputum and blood samples of hospitalized patients in Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Study on Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Pus and Wound Swab In BIRDEM General Hospital
Institution: Primeasia University
Microbiological status of sweets and sweet-products in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Institution: Primeasia University
Prevalence rate of tuberculosis in Bangladesh among different age group by conventional and flurosence microscopy
Institution: Primeasia University
Bacteriological study of post-operative abdominal wound infection
Institution: Primeasia University
Isolation and identification of microbes from GONOSATHO PHARMACEUTICAL waste materials and determination of their antibiotic resistance pattern
Institution: Primeasia University
Genetic diversity of endophytic bacteria and phytochemical properties of jute extracts
Institution: University of Dhaka
Professional Memberships (8)
Japanese University Alumni Association (JUAA)
Country: Bangladesh
Bangladesh JSPS Alumni Association (BJSPSAA)
Country: Bangladesh
Bangladesh Association for Plant tissue Culture & Biotechnology (BAPTC&B)
Country: Bangladesh
Dhaka University Alumni Association
Country: Bangladesh
Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB)
Country: Bangladesh
International Society of Rare Sugars (ISRS)
Country: Japan
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Country: United States
Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM)
Country: Bangladesh
Invited Position (2)
Plenary Co-chair of the Technical Session 4 [Environmental Research (ENR)] 37thAnnual Conference
Co-Chair of the Technical Session 1A (Antimicrobial Challenges and Stewardship (ACS), 35thAnnual Conference
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Publications (82)
The present study was conducted to ascertain the effect of process variables on chemical treatment of jute fiber. It was found that variables have direct impact on the quality, strength and other para...
In present experiment, the fibre modification technique based on polyacrylamide was used where the effects of the characteristics
of the cationic agent and the pretreatment conditions on dye ability...
Jute is an amazing, incredibly sustainable, affordable and breathable fiber. It's fiber are long, soft and shiny and can spun into course, strong and durable yarn or thread which can be used to make s...
Objective: Almost all year round occurrence of typhoid fever remains a major public health issue in Bangladesh. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the prevalence of multi-drug resis...
n recent years, there has been a significant rise in the prevalence of multidrug resistance Salmonella typhi and salmonella paratyphi in Dhaka city. Patients are most susceptible to infections like ty...
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