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Room No.: 326(Kh), Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose Academic Building (3rd Science Building)

DR. SHAH HUSSAIN AHMAD MAHDI
PROFESSOR
Zoology

Education Summary: M.Sc. (RU), Ph.D. (Japan), PostDoc (Peking Univ., China)
Research Interest: Biodiversity, Applied Entomology & Pest Control, Crop Protection & Toxicology, Integrated Butterfly Biology & Physiology, Molecular Cell Biology & Cancer Cell Metastasis, Health Statistics

Level	Institution	Year
Doctoral (Postdoctor)	Peking University, China	2015
Doctoral (Ph.D.)	University of the Ryukyus, Japan	2011
Masters (M.Sc.)	Rajshahi University	2002
Bachelor/Honors (B.Sc.)	Rajshahi University	2001

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration	Organization/Institute	Position
2018-10-26 to	Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi	PROFESSOR
2013-07-08 to 2018-10-25	Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi	Associate Professor
2009-02-13 to 2013-07-07	Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2006-02-13 to 2009-02-12	Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi	LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Not Available

Journal

1.	Uddin MN, Sarker A, Mahfuz I, Mahd SHA. "A study of abundance and diversity of flower-visiting insects on marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) at Rajshahi University Campus, Rajshahi, Bangladesh" J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 12(1): 87-93. Published: January 2024 External Link
2.	Alim MA, Ara N, Haque S, Mahdi SHA. "Pollinator Diversity and Plant-Pollinator Interactions in the Puthia Upazila of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh" Bangladesh J. Zool. 51(3): 267-287. Published: December 2023 External Link
3.	Mahdi SHA, Sarker A, Uddin MN, Mahfuz I, Rahim MA. "Abundance and Diversity of Leaf Litter and Subsoil Arthropods in Four Different Sites of Three Agroecological Zones of Northwest Part of Bangladesh" Asian J. Res. Zool., 6(4): 107-118. Published: November 2023 External Link
4.	Saha S, Siddiqua F, Mahfuz I, Rahim A, Mahdi SHA. "Understanding and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines among Rajshahi university students: A cross-sectional study" Open J. Clin. Med. Case Rep., 2088. Published: August 2023 External Link
5.	Mahfuz I, Khatun R, Jahan N, Akhter R, Mahdi SHA. "Repellent effect of lavender and rosemary essential oil against Tribolium casteneum and Sitophyllus oryzae" Int. J. Entomol. Res., 8(1): 36-41. Published: January 2023 External Link
6.	Rahim MA, Akther S, Mahdi SHA. "Study of Physico-chemical Properties and Heavy Metals Status in Relation to Aluminium Phosphide (AlP) and Rotenone on Water in Ponds at Taherpur Municipality of Rajshahi District, Bangladesh." Environmental Science, 1: 98-111. Published: December 2022 External Link
7.	Goshami G, Halder M, Mahfuz I, Mahdi SHA. "Relative abundance and diversity of arthropods in the maize (Zea mays L.) field of Kharkhari, Rajshahi, Bangladesh" Int. J. Entomol. Res., 7(12): 153-160. Published: December 2022 External Link
8.	Mahdi SHA, Shawon MMH, Uddin MN, Rahim MA, Mahfuz I. "A study of morphometric traits and length-length relationships of the butterfly, Melanitis phedima (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)." J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 10(5): 30-34. Published: September 2022 External Link
9.	Rahim MA, Akther S, Mahdi SHA. "Assessment of soil quality in relationship with aluminium phosphide (AlP) and rotenone in selected fish ponds of Rajshahi district in Bangladesh." Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud., 10(4): 220-227. Published: August 2022 External Link
10.	Mahdi SHA, Malo S, Nesa M, Rahim MA. "First report of morphometrics and length-length relationships of the common grass yellow butterfly, Eurema hecabe (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae)." Int. J. Fauna Biol. Stud., 8(2): 01-05. Published: March 2021 External Link
11.	Mahdi SHA, Ferdous MEM, Khaled SS, Yesmin F, Lotifunnesa, Rahim MA. "First report on checklist, species abundance, seasonal distribution and diversity of moth fauna (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) in Rajshahi University Campus (RUC), Bangladesh." Int. J. Entomol. Res., 6(1): 51-57. Published: January 2021 External Link
12.	Mahdi SHA, Shilpi TA, Uddin MN, Mahfuz I. "Investigation on population abundance and diversity of soil-dwelling arthropods in Rajshahi University Campus (RUC), Bangladesh." J. Life Earth Sci., 15: 101-107. Published: December 2020 External Link
13.	Mahdi SHA, Nesa M, Ferdous MEM, Ahmed M. "Species abundance, occurrence and diversity of cricket fauna (Orthoptera: Ensifera) in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh." Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 8(9): 278-283. Published: September 2020 External Link
14.	Mahfuz I, Afrin S, Khatun B, Mahdi SHA. "Toxic and repellent effect of citronella essential oil against Sitophilus oryzae L. and Tribolium castaneum Herbst." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 38: 37-46. Published: December 2019 External Link
15.	Siddiqua F, Sultana S, Nesa M, Saw A, Hossain MG, Mahdi SHA. "Study on infertility and related factors among women in Bangladesh: Survey in Rajshahi City." Hum. Biol. Rev., 8(4): 296-305. Published: August 2019 External Link
16.	Mahdi SHA, Ahmed M, Ahsan MK. "Species diversity, seasonal abundance and morphometric analysis of grasshopper (Orthoptera: Caelifera) in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh." Serangga, 23(1): 24-34. Published: September 2018 External Link
17.	Mahdi SHA, Ferdous MEM, Ara N. "Assessment of morphometric characters of the Chilades pandava and Chilades lajus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) butterflies." Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 6(6): 459-464. Published: June 2018 External Link
18.	Mahdi SHA, Siddiqua F, Mohol M, Chakrabarty S, Hossain MG. "Effect of socio-demographic, clinical and hormonal factors on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among the infertile women: a hospital-based study in Rajshahi, Bangladesh." Hum. Biol. Rev., 7(2): 226-235. Published: April 2018 External Link
19.	Islam MS, Islam N, Ahsan MK, Mahdi SHA. "Bio-efficacy of Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) leaf and stem bark extract against Callosobruchus chinensis L." Sch. Acad. J. Biosci., 6(3): 247-251. Published: March 2018 External Link
20.	Mahdi SHA, Rokonuzzaman M, Uddin MA, Ahsan MK. "The effects of amoxicillin, oxytetracyclin and doxycyclin on the growth and development of silkworm, Bombyx mori L." J. Entomol. Zool. Stud., 5(6): 1316-1321. Published: December 2017 External Link
21.	Rokonuzzaman M, Mahdi SHA, Ahsan MK. "Disease incidence of silkworm, Bombyx mori L. in different rearing areas and seasons of northern part of Bangladesh." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 35: 1-6. Published: December 2016 External Link
22.	Mahdi SHA. "Ovicidal and repellent effects of some spice powders against the Callosobruchus chinensis L. and C. maculatus (F.)." Bangladesh J. Zool., 44(1): 51-59. Published: June 2016 External Link
23.	Mahdi SHA, Mahbub AM, Khalequzzaman M. "The Effects of some plant leaf powders in single and combination with cinnamaldehyde on adult Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in cowpea seeds." J. Life Earth Sci., 10: 77-84 Published: December 2015 External Link
24.	Mahdi SHA, Hasan M, Mahfuz I, Khalequzzaman M. "Use of different non-chemical methods for the management of adult Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in stored chickpea." J. Bio-Sci., 23: 57-65. Published: December 2015 External Link
25.	Mahdi SHA, Cheng H, Li J, Feng R. "The effect of TGF-beta-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition on the expression of intracellular calcium-handling proteins in T47D and MCF-7 human breast cancer cells." Arch. Biochem. Biophys., 583: 18-26. Published: August 2015 External Link
26.	Mahdi SHA. "The effectiveness of the diatomaceous earth and some other inert dusts against adult pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 33: 33-39. Published: December 2014 External Link
27.	Tasnin MS, Mahdi SHA. "A comparative study of the wing colour patterns in five species of the nymphalid butterfly." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 33: 63-69. Published: December 2014 External Link
28.	Mahdi SHA, Reza AMS, Parween S, Khan AR. "A Check List of Butterflies of Rajshahi University Campus, Bangladesh." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 32: 27-37. Published: December 2013 External Link
29.	Mahdi SHA, Khalequzzaman M. "The efficacy of diatomaceous earth in mixed formulation with other dusts and an insecticide against the pulse beetles, Callosobruchus chinensis L. and Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 31: 73-78. Published: December 2012 External Link
30.	Mahdi SHA, Yamasaki H, Otaki JM. "Heat-shock-induced color-pattern changes of the blue pansy butterfly Junonia orithya: physiological and evolutionary implications." J. Therm. Biol., 36: 312-321. Published: June 2011 External Link
31.	Mahdi SHA, Gima S, Tomita Y, Yamasaki H, Otaki JM. "Physiological characterization of the cold-shock-induced humoral factor for wing color-pattern changes in butterflies." J. Insect Physiol., 56: 1022-1031. Published: September 2010 External Link
32.	Mahdi SHA, Rahman MK. "Insecticidal effect of some spices on Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) in black gram seeds." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 27: 47-50. Published: December 2008 External Link
33.	Khalequzzaman M, Mahdi SHA, Goni OSHM. "Efficacy of edible oils in the control of pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis L. in stored pigeonpea." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 26: 89-92. Published: December 2007 External Link
34.	Mahdi SHA, Hasan MA, Rahman MK. "Potency of eleven spices for the control of Callosobruchus chinensis L. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in garden pea seeds." Bull. Biol. Sci., 5(2): 69-74. Published: December 2007 External Link
35.	Khalequzzaman M, Mahdi SHA, Rahman MM. "Effect of the traditional parched rice husk incubation techniques on the hatchability of duck eggs." Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ., 25: 37-40. Published: December 2006 External Link
36.	Mahdi SHA, Khalequzzaman M. "Toxicity studies of some inert dusts with the cowpea beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)." J. Biol. Sci., 6(2): 402-407. Published: April 2006 External Link

Conference

1.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "3rd Entomology Postgraduate Symposium (ENTOPOST 2017), University Kabansaan Malaysia (UKM), MALAYSIA; 13- 14 December 2017 (Oral Presentation)." 3rd Published: December 2017
2.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "19th Biennial International Conference and Annual General Meeting, Zoological Society of Bangladesh and University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; 05 December 2015." 19th Published: December 2015
3.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "1st International Symposium on Insects, Entomological Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA; 03- 05 December 2012 (Oral Presentation)." 1st Published: December 2012
4.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "4th International Symposium of Integrative Zoology, International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS) and International Union of Biological Science (IUBS), Kunming, Yunnan Province, CHINA; 04-06 December 2010 (Poster Presentation)." 4th Published: December 2010
5.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Post-COE Research Activities, New Era of Subtropical Island Study, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, JAPAN; 22 January 2010 (Poster Presentation)." 1st Published: January 2010
6.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biological Society of Japan, Pacifico Yokohama, JAPAN; 09-12 December 2009 (Poster Presentation)." 32nd Published: December 2009
7.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "16th Biennial International Conference Zoological Conference, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh; 27-29 February 2008 (Oral Presentation)." 16th Published: February 2008
8.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "International Conference on Future Challenges to Environmental Scientists on Issues of Energy, Water and Human Health, National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi, INDIA; 23-25 August 2007 (Oral Presentation)." 4th Published: August 2007
9.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "15th Annual General Meeting and Conference 2005, Zoological Society of Bangladesh and University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; 11 March 2005 (Oral Presentation)." 15th Published: March 2005

Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended

1.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "International Conference on Climate Change and Food Security in South Asia. Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; 18-120 May 2022." 1st Published: May 2022
2.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "11th Biennial International Conference, Bangladesh Entomological Society, BARC (Khamarbari), Dhaka, Bangladesh; 13 May 2022." 11th Published: May 2022
3.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "22nd International Biennial Conference & AGM-2021, Zoological Society of Bangladesh, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; 18 March 2022." 22nd Published: March 2022
4.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Invited speaker in the International Conference on Zoology 2021 on Himalayan Biodiversity in the Face of Global Change, Organized by Central Department of Zoology & Alumni Association of CDZ, Tribhuvan University, NEPAL; 29 Nov- 01 Dec 2021." 1st Published: December 2021
5.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Participated in a series of presentations on Online Learning and Assessing Learning Online, Organized by U.S. Embassy Dhaka & University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh; 25 July 2021, August 2021, 16 September 2021." 1st Published: September 2021
6.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Training/ Workshop on Institutional Open Education Resources Policy, Organized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh & Commonwealth Educational Media Center for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi, INDIA; 9-13 Aug 2021." 1st Published: August 2021
7.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Completion of an online course on Understanding Open Educational Resources (OER), Commonwealth of Learning, CANADA; 27 July 2021." 1st Published: July 2021
8.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Training/ Workshop on Open Educational Resources and Online Education, Organized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh & Commonwealth Educational Media Center for Asia (CEMCA), New Delhi, INDIA; 26-30 July 2021." 1st Published: July 2021
9.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "21st International Biennial Conference and AGM-2019, Zoological Society of Bangladesh, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; 07-08 December 2019." 21st Published: December 2019
10.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Nobel Prize Teacher Summit 2019, Nobel Center, Stockholm, SWEDEN; 09-12 October 2019." 3rd Published: October 2019
11.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Nobel Prize Teacher Summit 2018, Nobel Center, Stockholm, SWEDEN; 04-06 October 2018." 2nd Published: October 2018
12.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "3rd Young Scientist Congress, Bangladesh Academy of Science (BAS), National Museum of Science & Technology Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 14-15 September 2018." 3rd Published: September 2018
13.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "International Training Workshop on DNA Barcoding: Use of Molecular Techniques and Bioinformatics, DNA Barcoding Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh; 05-06 September 2018." 1st Published: September 2018
14.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "10th Biennial International Conference, Bangladesh Entomological Society, 11 November 2017." 10th Published: November 2017
15.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Regional Conference on Natural Resource Conservation in the Developing Countries under the Changing Climate, Dept. of Zoology, RU and Fish. & MRT, Khulna University, 28-29 February & 01 March 2012." 1st Published: March 2012
16.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Training course on “Basic Japanese”, International Student Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, JAPAN from October 2008 to February 2009." 1st Published: February 2009
17.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "7th Biennial Conference 2007, Bangladesh Entomological Society, Dhaka; 29 Dec 2007." 7th Published: December 2007
18.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Chittagong International Biodiversity Conference 2007, Biodiversity Research Group of Bangladesh, Chittagong, Bangladesh; 22-24 May, 2007." 1st Published: May 2007
19.	Shah H.A. Mahdi. "Training courses on “Introduction to Computer, Application Packages and Internet & E-mail Usages”, Bangladesh Computer Council, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from 15 March to 21 May 2003." 1st Published: May 2003

Zool. H. 201: Nutrition, Protection & Support 1. Basic organization of structures; 2. Feeding and nutrition; 3. Digestion and assimilation Running
Zool. H. 303: Ecology, Ethology & Wildlife 1. Ethology; 2. Wildlife Running
Zool. H. 405: Animals for Farming and Industry, Zoo-keeping, Animal Ethics and Ethonozoology 1. Animal for farming and industry; 2. Animal husbandry; 3. Laboratory, pet and ornamental animals Running
Zool. M. 651: Insect Pest Taxonomy & Biology 1. Insect taxonomy; 2. Insect structure Running
Zool. M. 653: Pest & Weed Control 1. Principles of pest control; 2. Methods of pest control; 3. Weed control; 4. Pesticides; 5. Crop protection equipments Running

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Experience in Rajshahi University

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Journal

Conference

Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended

Zool. H. 201: Nutrition, Protection & Support

Zool. H. 303: Ecology, Ethology & Wildlife

Zool. H. 405: Animals for Farming and Industry, Zoo-keeping, Animal Ethics and Ethonozoology

Zool. M. 651: Insect Pest Taxonomy & Biology

Zool. M. 653: Pest & Weed Control