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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, UNIVERSITY OF RAJSHAHI, RAJSHAHI, BANGLADESH


MD. MOSTAFIZUR RAHMAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Botany

Education Summary  
B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (RU)
Research Interest  
Molecular Plant Stress Physiology; Biotechnology; Microbiology; Plant Breeding; Biological activity of Natural Plant Products.
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(Botany)		 Rajshahi University 2023
Masters
(MPhil)		 Rajshahi University 2017
Masters
(M.Sc.)		 Rajshahi University 2006
Bachelor/Honors
(B.Sc.)		 Rajshahi University 2005
Higher Secondary
(HSC)		 Rajshahi Education Board 2000
Secondary
(SSC)		 Rajshahi Education Board 1998

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2022-01-13 to Botany Associate Professor
2015-07-01 to 2022-01-12 Botany ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2012-07-01 to 2015-06-30 Botany LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

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Journal

1. Rahman MM, Swaraz AM, El-Shehawi AM, Elseehy MM, Alam MF and Kabir AH "The mechanistic basis of sulfur-mediated alleviation of pb toxicity in wheat" Gesunde Pflanzen. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-022-00632-3

Published: March 2022
2. Rahman MM, El-Shehawi AM, Alam MF and Kabir AH "Lead tolerance is related to its root exclusion through the regulation of Fe uptake genes (TaNAAT1 and TaDMAS1) in hexaploid wheat" Rhizosphere. 100488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rhisph.2022.100488

Published: February 2022
3. Bari MA, El-Shehawi AM, Elseehy MM, Naheen NN, Rahman MM and Kabir AH "Molecular characterization and bioinformatics analysis of transporter genes associated with Cd-induced phytotoxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.)." Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 167: 438-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.08.024

Published: October 2021
4. Rahman MM, Mintu MRA, Kabir AH and Alam MF "Genotypic screening of wheat and their physiological responses under lead toxicity" Plant Science Today 8(3): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2021.8.3.1092

Published: July 2021
5. Kumkum A, Rahman MM, Parvez MS and Alam MF "Allelopathic effects of three weeds (Parthenium hysterophorus L., Scirpus articulatus L. and Eleocharis congesta L.) on germination, growth and antioxidant efficiency in rice" International Journal of Biosciences 17(2): 158-168. http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/17.2.158-168

Published: August 2020
6. Prity SA, Sajib SA, Das U, Rahman MM, Haider SA and Kabir AH "Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mitigate Fe deficiency symptoms in sorghum through phytosiderophore-mediated Fe mobilization and restoration of redox status" Protoplasma 257:1373-1385. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00709-020-01517-w

Published: June 2020
7. Sharoni AM, Nuruzzaman M, Rahman MA, Karim R, Islam AKMR, Hossain MM, Rahman MM, Parvez MS, Haydar FMA, Nasiruddin M and Kikuchi S "AP2/EREBP transcription factor family genes are differentially expressed in rice seedlings during infections with different viruses" International Journal of Biosciences 10(3): 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/10.3.1-14

Published: March 2017
8. Sharoni AM, Nuruzzaman M, Rahman MM, Islam AKMR, Hossain MM, Alam MF, Haydar FMA, Rahman MA and Kikuchi S "NAC transcription factor family members are differentially expressed in rice seedlings in response to Rice Tungro spherical virus" International Journal of Biosciences 10(3): 15-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/10.3.15-23

Published: March 2017
9. Sharoni AM, Nuruzzaman M, Rahman MM, Islam AKMR, Hossain MM, Alam MF, Rahman MA, Imtiaj A and Kikuchi S "Function of the NAC transcription factor family genes in the regulation of biotic stresses responses in plants" Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences 10(2): 141-153.

Published: February 2017
10. Nasrin MS, Jesmin F, Rahman MM and Alam MF (2016) "Seed germination potential, phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of two tomato varieties." International Journal of Biosciences 8(1): 63-76.

Published: February 2016
11. Rana MM, Sayeed MA, Nasrin MS, Islam M, Rahman MM, and Alam MF (2015) "Free radical scavenging potential and phytochemical analysis of leaf extract from Ocimum sanctum Linn." Journal of Agricultural Technology 11(7):1615-1623

Published: November 2015
12. Sayeed MA, Mannan MA, Rahman MM, Parvez MS and Alam MF (2014) "Synergistic antibacterial effects of three edible plants extract against antibiotic-associated diarrheagenic resistant bacteria." International Journal of Microbiology and Mycology 2(3): 49-56.

Published: August 2014
13. Sayeed MA, Sarker TC, Rahman MM, Parvez MS and Alam MF (2014) "Isolation and identification of antibiotic-associated diarrheagenic resistant bacteria from patients of Rajshahi medical college hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh." International Journal of Biosciences 5(1): 155-160.

Published: July 2014
14. Sayeed MA, Jesmin MH, Sarker TC, Rahman MM and Alam MF (2014) "Antitumor Activity of Leaf Extracts of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don." Plant Environment Development 3(2): 24-30.

Published: July 2014
15. Mannan MA, Sarker TC, Kabir AH, Rahman MM and Alam MF (2014) "Antitumor properties of two traditional aromatic rice genotypes (Kalijira and Chinigura)." Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine 4(1): 31-42.

Published: February 2014
16. Mannan MA, Sarker TC, Rahman MM and Alam MF (2013) "Screening of phytochemical compounds and antioxidant properties in local and HYV of Bangladeshi rice (Oryza sativa L.)" International Journal of Biosciences 3(4): 151-160.

Published: April 2013
17. Jahan A, Alam MJ, Alam I, Rahman MM and Alam MF (2013) "In vitro clonal propagation of Centella asiatica (L.) in urban area: An important medicinal plant of bangladesh." International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology 9(3): 24-28.

Published: January 2013
18. Islam MS, Akhtar M, Sharmin SA, Rahman MA, Rahman MM Khalekuzzaman M, Anisuzzaman M and Alam MF (2013) "Antibacterial potential of leaf extracts from Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir." International Journal of Phermaceuticals Research & Development. 5(04): 88-95.

Published: January 2013
19. Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Alam MJ, Begum MF and Alam MF "Screening of antibacterial effectiveness of three spices extract: An approach for using kachhagolla preservation" International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology 9(1): 53-57.

Published: January 2013
20. Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Kamruzzaman M, Begum MF, and Alam MF (2012) "Use of culture filtrates of Trichoderma strains as a biological control agent against Colletotrichum capsici causing Anthracnose fruit rot disease of chili." Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences 2(1): 9-18.

Published: January 2012
21. Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Kamruzzaman M and Alam MF (2011) "Evaluation of Trichoderma strains for the control of Anthracnose fruit rot disease of chili caused by Colletotrichum capsici under field condition." International Journal of BioResearch 11(6): 5-11.

Published: December 2011
22. Rahman MM, Rahman MA, Islam MS and Alam MF (2011) "In vitro controlling of selected human diarrhea causing bacteria by clove extracts (Syzygium aromaticum L.)." International Journal of Biomolecules and Biomedicine 1(2): 17-26.

Published: July 2011
23. Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Islam MS, Begum MF and Alam MF (2011) "In vitro controlling of food borne disease causing bacteria in Kachhagolla using ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.) extracts." Journal of Agricultural Technology 7(2): 475-484.

Published: January 2011
24. Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Azad AK and Alam MF (2011) "Inhibitory Effect of Different Plant Extracts and Antifungal Metabolites of Trichoderma strains on the Conidial Germination and Germ tube growth of Colletrotrichum capsici causing Chili Anthracnose." International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 1(1): 20-28.

Published: January 2011
25. Rahman MM, Islam MS, Rahman MA, Kamaruzzaman M and Alam MF (2011) "In vitro Antibacterial Activity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) Extracts Against Human pathogenic bacteria." International Journal of BioResearch 11(3): 23-30.

Published: January 2011
26. Rahman MM, Rahman MA, Islam MS, Alam MJ, Kamruzzaman M and Alam MF (2011) "Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Nigella sativa L. seed extracts against human diarrhea associated bacteria." Eco-Friendly Agriculture Journal 4(12): 783-787.

Published: January 2011
27. Islam MS, Rahman MA, Sheikh MMI, Rahman MM, Jamal MAHM and Alam MF "In vitro antibacterial activity of methanol seed extract of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton." Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 75(3): 1-5.

Published: August 2010
28. Sheikh MMI, Islam MS, Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Rahman MM, Rahman MM, Rahim MA and Alam MF "Control of some human pathogenic bacteria by seed extracts of Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)." Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 75(1): 39-44.

Published: February 2010
29. Islam MS, Akter MM, Rahman MA, Rahman MM, Akhtar MM and Alam MF "Isolation of Agrobacterium tumefaciens strains from crown gall samples of dicot plants in Bangladesh." Current Research in Bacteriology. 3(1): 27-36.

Published: January 2010
30. Islam MS, Rahman MM, Rahman MA, Qayum Sarker MA and Alam MF "In vitro evaluation of Croton bonplandianum Baill. as potential antitumor properties using Agrobacterium tumefaciens." Journal of Agricultural Technology 6(1): 79-86.

Published: January 2010
31. Begum MF, Rahman MM, Khan MSI, Rahman MA, Rahman MM and Alam MF "Enhancement of biodegradation of organic solid waste with microbial inoculants and additives." Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources 2(2): 5-10

Published: December 2009
32. Khan MSI, Neela FA, Akter A, Rahman MM and Alam MF "Antibacterial activity of Achyranthes aspera L. an in vitro study." Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources 2(1): 45-48.

Published: June 2009
33. Islam MS, Akhtar MM, Rahman MM, Rahman MA, Sarker KK and Alam MF "Antitumor and phytotoxic activities of leaf methanol extract of Oldenlandia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb." Global Journal of Pharmacology. 3(2): 99-106.

Published: January 2009
34. Islam MS, Rahman MM, Alam MJ, Nurunnahar, Parvez MS, Anisuzzaman M and Alam MF "Screening of antitumor activity of Datura metel L. using potato disc bioassay." Plant Environment Development 2(2): 87-92.

Published: December 2008
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Previous Scientific Experience: 

2006-2007: One year research experience as BSc project student under the supervision of Dr. Md. Shah Alam, Professor, Department of Botany University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

Project Title: “Antagonistic test of Anthracnose of mango”

2007- 2008: One year research experience as MSc thesis student under the supervision of Dr. M. Firoz Alam, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Thesis Title: “Comparative study between some commercial antibiotics and spices extract for in vitro controlling of human diarrheal disease causing bacteria.

2010-2016 (extended): Currently pursuing MPhil research in the Department of Botany, University of Rajshahi under titled “Screening of selected medicinal plants of Bangladesh for Biological activity” under the supervision of Dr. M. Firoz Alam, Professor, Department of Botany, Rajshahi University.

 Involvement as associate project director

2013-2014: Biological Activities of Selected Three Plants:  Cassia sophera, C. fistula and C. tora., supported by University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Research Projects involvement as associate investigator:

1.      2011- 2012: Integrated Microbial and Vermi composting of Sugar Cane-Industry’ By-products for Effective Utilization. Supported by Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.

2.      2010-2011: Quick production of organic manure from sugarcane press mud using effective microorganisms. Supported by Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

3.      2007-09: Study on antitumor activity of plant extracts using Agrobacterium tumefaciens for developing drugs for tumor treatment in human. Supported by Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

4.      2005-06: Production of virus free sweet potato vine through meristem culture for commercial planting, financed and supported by University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

5.      2005-06: Conservation of endangered medicinal plants of Barind Tract of Bangladesh and their transplantation in natural condition through biotechnological approaches. Supported by Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.

Scientific event participation: 

Biosafety conference (November, 2006), National Biosafety Framework, Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh

Academic award:

1.

Rajshahi University scholarship. 2006 (Based on overall academic performances during undergraduate study in the university).

2.

Syed Ameer Ali Hall Gold Medal (This awards are given for outstanding academic Performances sincerity and regularity at graduation level in the University).

 

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