Curriculum Vitae
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Surname(s) / First name(s)Present Address(es)MD ASRAFUL JAHAN
Graduate Research Assistant3421, New Agricultural Sciences BuildingWest Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108

Permanent Address(es)Telephone(s)E-mailCareer Objectives

Faculty
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh+1 681 285 8694
mjahan@mix.wvu.edu, jahan-gen@sust.edu
Highly motivated to build up career in Plant Genetics and Genomics, Plant Biotechnology,
Plant Molecular Biology and molecular Physiology.

Research and WorkExperiences
Research Activities
Dates From 17 August, 2015 – Present
Occupation or position held
Main activities and responsibilities

Name and address of employer

Graduate Research Assistant
Performing research in the field of Plant Genetics (Metabolic Engineering in soybeans)
under the direction of Dr. Kovinich, Data analysis, Provide assistance with supervision ofundergraduate student workers etc.
Genetics and Developmental Biology PhD Program
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and DesignWest Virginia University

Dates From 28 October 2007 – 12 August, 2015
Occupation or position heldMain activities and responsibilities
Teaching Interest

Faculty Member
Academic Teacher, Research Supervisor, Co-supervisor, Assistant CoordinatorAt the undergraduate level, I teach Genetics branch, that covers classical, bacterial andmolecular genetics. I also teach Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA
Technology, Molecular Biology, Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,
Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, Cytology and Cytogenetics, Basic Plant Sciences at theundergraduate level.
At the graduate level, I teach Advanced Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology andBionanotechnology and direct graduate research. In addition to teaching genetics andbiotechnology at various levels, I am interested in providing research experiences forundergraduates, maximizing student diversity in the sciences, and pursuing aspects ofscience education and pedagogy.

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JAHAN MD ASRAFULResearch Directed Some students completed thesis works on the following titles under my supervision:
I. Development of Effective Plant Regeneration Protocol and Agrobacterium-Mediatedgenetic transformation in Sticky Rice variety Berion
II. Production and optimization of extracellular amylase enzyme from newly isolatedBacillus sp. for removal of sizing materials from cotton based fabrics.
III. In silico epitope identification and characterization for human vaccine against nipah
and hendra viruses
IV. Identification and Antibiogram of Fungi Causing Onychomycosis
V. Production and Characterization of Protease from Serratia marcescens and its
Application in Raw protein Degradation
VI. Genetic Effects of the Dwarfing Genes on Culm Anatomy and Evaluation of some Yield
Contributing Traits in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L. )VII. Comparative Genetic Effect of the Dwarfing Genes on Some Morpho-Physiological
Traits and the Regeneration Responses of Bread Wheat
VIII. Genetic Effect of Dwarfing Genes on Lodging Resistance in Bred Wheat
IX. Purificationand Molecular Characterization of Raw Protein Degrading
extracellular protease from Bacillus and Pseudomonas isolates
X. Production of Microbial Lipids from Lipomyces starkeyi using Rice Straw Hydrolysates
as medium. etc.

XI. Micropropagation of Bangladeshi Local Rice Variety Chinigura (Oryza sativa L.) throughEmbryonic Callus Culture.

Project Co-investigator

Molecular Detection and Multidrug Resistance in Bacteria causing Urinary Tract Infection.

[Name and address of employer Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences,
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology,
Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
Telephone : +880 821 714479, 717850, 713850 Ext.411
Fax: +880 821 715257, 725050
Website www.sust.edu

Education and Training Total Schooling 19 Years
Dates Session Attended From July 2006 – June 2008
Title of qualification awarded
Principal subjects/occupational
skills covered
Name of organisation
Level in national or internationalclassification
Result published
Result obtained

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Biological Sciences
Thesis Title: Genetic Impact of the Dwarfing Genes on Some Morpho-physiological andAnatomical Traits in Bred Wheat
Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
A Graduate Research Degree
08 May 2011
AwardedDates Session attended From January 2003 – December 2003
Title of qualification awarded

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Master of Science in Genetics and Breeding

Main subjects studied

Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics, Genetics and Cytogenetics, Human Genetics andGenetic Counseling, Biometrics and Biometrical Genetics, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant
Breeding, Animal Breeding.
Thesis Title: Influence of the Dwarfing Genes on Culm Anatomy in Bred Wheat

Name and type of organisation

Department of Genetics and Breeding (New Name: Department of Genetic Engineering andBiotechnology,) University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh, Type - Public University.
Course and Research-based Graduate Degree

Level in national or internationalclassification
Result published
Result/Grade obtained

11 February 2006 (Late due to session jam of the University)
First Class (Top Grade) First Position in the Department of Genetics and Breeding.

Dates Session attended From January 1999 – December 2002
Title of qualification awarded
Main subjects studied

Name and type of organisation
Level in national or internationalclassification
Result published
Result/Grade obtained

List of Academic Awards,
Scholarships/Fellowships
Research Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Genetics and Breeding
Genetic Engineering, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics & GenomeAnalysis, Immunogenetics, Basic Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology (Fungi, Bacteria Virus& Plasmids), Human Genetics & Genetic Counseling, Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Breeding,
Breeding for Disease Resistance, Breeding for Pest Resistance, Biometrical Genetics,
Biotechnological Inventions in Plant and Animals, Animal Breeding, Population Genetics,Plant Anatomy, Taxonomy & Economic Botany, Embryology & Plant Propagation, Plant
Ecology and Physiology, Biodiversity, Plant Pathology, Experimental Design, Ecological
Genetics & Evolution, Biochemistry-I: Physical & Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry-II: Biomolecules & Metabolism, Biochemistry-III: Nutrition, Zoology-I: Introduction to Animal
Kingdom, Zoology-II: Embryology, Anatomy, Evolution & Ecology, Zoology-III: Pest,
Predators and Parasites, Biostatistics and Computer Applications.
Thesis Title: Direct Plant Regeneration through in vitro Leaf Blade Base Culture and Artificial
Pollen Germination of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
Department of Genetics and Breeding (New Name: Department of Genetic Engineering andBiotechnology,) University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh, Type - Public University.
Course and Research-based Undergraduate Degree
01 July 2004 (Late due to session jam of the University)
First Class (Top Grade) First Position (among 343 students) in the Faculty of Life andEarth Sciences.

Achieved by I. The research article entitled “Molecular Cloning and Sequence and 3D models Analysisof the Sec61α Subunit of Protein Translocation Complex of Penicillium ochrochloron” hasbeen awarded as the best research article in Biological Science category in Bangladesh
in 2011 by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. And I was one of the co-auther.

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1. I was awarded the highly prestigious national merit award called the Prime Minister
Gold Medal Award’2005, which was conferred by Honorable Prime Minister ofBangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia for the excellent result (First Class First Position among343 students) in the Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences, University of Rajshahi.
Sponsored by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC).
2. Aghrani Bank Gold Medal Award’ 2009, conferred by Professor Dr. Alauddin Ahmed,Education, Social Development and Political Affairs Advisor of the Honorable Prime
Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina for the excellent result (First Class First inPosition) in the Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences.
3. Shah Makhdum Hall Gold Medal Award’ 2005, bestowed by Honorable ViceChancellor of the University Rajshahi for the excellent result in B.Sc. (Hon.) examination.
4. Rajshahi University Award for BSc, for securing 1st position (First class First) inBachelor of Science (Honors) Examination of the Department of Genetics and Breeding,
University of Rajshahi.
5. Rajshahi University Award for MSc, for securing 1st position (First class First) in Masterof Science (Thesis) Examination of the Department of Genetics and Breeding, Universityof Rajshahi.

Scholarships / Fellowships

I. Dutch-Bangla Bank M Phil Fellowship (2007-2008) - awarded by the Governor ofBangladesh Bank Dr. Saleh Uddin Ahmed Sponsored by Dutch-Bangla BankFoundation.
II. Rajshahi University M Phil Fellowship (2006-2007) - awarded by the Institute ofBiological Sciences, Rajshahi University.
III. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Merit Scholarship - forsecuring First Class First Position among 343 students in the Faculty of Life and Earth
Sciences of the University of Rajshahi in B.Sc. (Honours) Examination 2002, Sponsoredby University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
IV. Rajshahi University Scholarships at the undergraduate level in the academic years of1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
V. Junior Scholarship in Class VIII

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JAHAN MD ASRAFULList of Published JournalArticles

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JAHAN MD ASRAFUL

1. Abul kalam Azad, Abu Yousuf, Atia Ferdous, Md Mahbub Hasan, Md. Rezaul Karim and

Md Asraful Jahan (2014). Production of Microbial Lipids from Rice Straw Hydrolysatesby Lipomyces starkeyi for Biodiesel Synthesis. J of Microb & Biochem Technol S8:008.
doi: 10.4172/1948-5948.S8-008.
2. Md Asraful Jahan, MM Hasan, A Ferdoush, JS Tahia and MS Hossain (2012). Genetic
influence of the dwarfing genes on some morpho-physiological traits associated with yieldin bread wheat. Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science. Vol (22 &23): 25-32
3. Md Asraful Jahan, Md. Khaled Saifullah, Mushfiqur Raman Chowdhury, Shahina Begom,and Md. Shahadat Hossain (2012). In vitro Propagation of Embryonic Explants of Satkara(Citrus macroptera Montrouz). Int. J. of Sustain. Crop Prod. (IJSCP.), 7(1): 19-24 February
2012.
4. Abul Kalam Azad, Md Asraful Jahan, Md. Mahbub Hasan, Takahiro Ishikawa, Yoshihiro
Sawa, and Hitoshi Shibata (2011). Molecular Cloning and Sequence and 3D models
Analysis of the Sec61α Subunit of protein translocation Complex of Penicillium
ochrochloron. Biocmemistry and Molecular Biology Reports. 2011.11.30; Vol. 44 (11):pp719-724.
5. Abu Yousuf, Mozammel Hoque, Md Asraful Jahan, Domenico Pirozzi (2012).
Technology and engineering of biodiesel production: A comparative study between
microalgae and other non-photosynthetic oleaginous microbes. International Review ofChemical Engineering - Rapid Communication; Nov 2012, Vol. 4 Issue 6, p624
6. Md Asraful Jahan, Shahina Begum, Khaled Saifullah (2012). Micropropagation of
Bangladeshi Local Rice Variety Chinigura (Oryza sativa L.) Through Embryonic Callus
Culture. Int. J. of Sustain. Crop Prod. (IJSCP.)
7. M. A. Jahan, M. M. Hasan, A. ferdoush and M.S. Hossain (2009). Genetic Effect of theDwarfing Genes on Some Culm Characteristics Associated with Lodging Resistance inBread Wheat. J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci. Technol. 6(3&4): 213-217
8. M. A. Jahan and B. Sikdar (2007). Study of Pollen Biology through In vitro Pollen
Germination of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Indian Biologist, Vol. 39(1), 45-50
9. M. A. Jahan, M. S. Hossain, M. Khalekuzzaman, N. Joarder and M. M. Rahman (2006).
Detection of the GA-insensitive Dwarfing Genes and Their Effect on Early Vigor in BreadWheat (Triticum aestivum L.). J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci. Technol. 2(3&4): 213218
10. M. A. Jahan, M. Shafiullah and B. Sikdar (2004). Direct Organogenesis from the Base ofLeaflel Explants of bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Bangladesh j. genet.
biotechnol. 5 (1 &2): 81-82
11. M. Khalekuzzaman, A. C. Deb, M. R. Islam and M. A. Jahan (2007). Study of Genetic
Variation, Association and Path Analysis in Maize (Zea mays L.). Intl. J. BioRes. 2(4):1519.
12. B. Sikdar A. K. M. N. Huda and M. A. Jahan (2004). Plant Regeneration from Immature
Embryo of Momordica charantia L. J. Sci. Foundation, 2(2): 67-70
13. M. A. Jahan, M. S. Hossain, M. Khalekuzzaman and M. M. Hassan (2007). Comparative
Genetic Effect of Dwarfing Genes on Yield and Yield Contributing Traits in Bread Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.) Progressive Agriculture, 18(2):49-55
14. M. H. Rashid, M. S. Hossain, M. K. Khalekuzzaman, M. A. Jahan and Paul NK (2007).
Effect of the soil moisture on grain yield and yield attributes of barley (Hordium vulgareL.). J. Bangladesh Soc. Agric. Sci. Technol., 4(3&4):9-12

Seminar/Conference attended 1. Workshop on “Biotechnology for Food Security and Farmers’ Prosperity”. Organized by
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The Cornell University and USDA. venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh on 28 Nov. 2012.
International Conference on “Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow” 2013, The conference
held at University of Rajshahi in March 2013.
Young Biotechnologist Bangladsh 3rd National Congress 2012. Venue: Sylhet,Bangladesh, Organized by: Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.
International Conference on Plant Tissue Culture (2010). Venue: Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Organized by the Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi.
International Biotec. Conference (June, 2008), I had presented a paper entitled “In vitro
propagation from nodal segment and shoot tip explants of Adhatoda vasica Nees”. Venue:
Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by: Bangladesh Biotechnology Information Center.
Development of the National Bio safety Framework Project (2007). Venue: Rajshahi,Banglades. Organized by: Department of Environment, The Peoples Republic ofBangladesh.

Social Skills and Achieved byCompetences 1. 2011- Co-founder of “Darun Noor Cadet Madrasha”, a High School Level AcademicInstitution, more than 500 poor and underprivileged students are studying there.
2. 2008-Treasurer, Department of Genetics Society, Shahjalal University of Science andTechnology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.
3. 2005- Founder and Chairman of “Chhatra Kalyan Trust Kinder Girten” where more than250 poor and rural deprived and underprivileged students are studying there.
4. 2004- Founder and Chief Adviser of “Chhatra Kalyan Trust”-a social organization
devoted to enhance and promote education in rural area in Bangladesh, economicallyhelp the poor students to carry on their studies.
5. Assistant Secretary of Genetics and Breeding Society, University of Rajshahi,Bangladesh.
Organisational skills andcompetences

Achieved by1. Actively participate in organization of 3rd Young Biotechnologist Bangladesh
Conference, 2012 in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet,
Bangladesh
2. In 2004, I established a voluntary and social welfare organization called “StudentsWelfare Trust” with the help of some boys to promote education. In 2006, we set up aKindergirten (primary school) in the rural areas to educate underprivileged ruralchildren. We also established another primary school in 2011. More than 600 students
are studying in these institutions.
3. Always I used to play an important role in organizing conferences, seminars, cultural
programs in my employer University.

Date: 15 July, 2016

(Md Asraful Jahan)

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