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Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205. Email: mkmohanta_zool@ru.ac.bd mkmohanta_zool@yahoo.com
DR. MONI KRISHNO MOHANTA
Professor
Zoology
- Education Summary
- M.Sc. (Raj), PhD (Raj).
- Research Interest
- Dr. Moni Krishno Mohanta is a Professor of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He is providing teaching in Microbial Genetics and Application of Biotechnology field such as Environmental and Medical Microbiology especially on Bioremediation, Microbial Ecology, Biofertilizer and Microbial Resources for innovative Business. He has published several peer-review papers on microbiological relevant journals. Dr. Mohanta supervised more than 20 thesis students and M.Phil. fellow. He is also a reviewer for several journals.
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral (Microbial degradation of effluents from tanning industry in Bangladesh) |
Rajshahi University | 2009 |
| Masters (M.Sc. in Zoology (Genetics & Molecular Biology)) |
Rajshahi University | 2002 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 to | Department of Zoology | PROFESSOR |
| 2019-05-05 to 2024-05-04 | Zoology | Associate Professor |
| 2012-12-18 to 2019-05-04 | Zoology | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 2011-12-18 to 2012-12-17 | Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
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Journal
| 1. |
Mst. Sakila Jahan, Sharmin Mustari, Md. Naymur Rahman, Sadia Islam Reya, Moni Krishno Mohanta, Md. Ariful Hasan and Md. Fazlul Haque
"Evaluation of a cell-based anti-mosquito vaccine derived from malpighian tubules of culex mosquitoes in a mouse model"
Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 27(5): 94-105.
Published: March 2025
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| 2. |
Md. Naymur Rahman, Tabassum Firdaus Nuziefa, Md Fazlul Haque, Moni Krishno Mohanta and Md Ariful Hasan
"Nutritive Effects of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) on Selected Commercial Traits of Mulbery Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)"
Asian Journal of Research in Zoology. 8 (1): 17-25.
Published: January 2025
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| 3. |
Sayla Aktar Chowdhory, Sabina Sultana, Shampa Rani Pal, Sadia Islam Reya, Konika Rahman, Moni Krishno Mohanta, Md. Ariful Hasan and Md. Fazlul Haque
"Risk Factors for Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in Bandladesh: A Country with High Tuberculosis Prevalence"
Asian Journal of Research in InfectiousDiseases.15(12):169-182
Published: December 2024
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| 4. |
8. Sadia Islam Reya, Md. Shihab Uddin, Mst. Nishat Tasnim, Md. Anisuzzaman, Sumaiya Islam Titly, Moni Krishno Mohanta and Md Fazlul Haque
"Haematological and Histological Effects of Nanoplastics Released from Nonfood-grade Nonwoven Polyethene Bags on Mice"
Asian Journal of Biology. 20(10):22-33.
Published: September 2024
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| 5. |
Workman, S.D., Islam, S., Akter, S., Nasrin, T., Haque, F., Yost, C.K. and Mohanta, M. K.
"Complete genome sequences of bacteria isolated from cockroaches collected in a Bangladeshi hospital."
Microbiology Resource Announcements.
Published: August 2023
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| 6. |
Alahi, M.K., Islam, M.S., Haque, M.F. and Mohanta, M.K.
"Biodegradation of polythenes by microbial isolates derived from soil samples in Rajshahi, Bangladesh."
Journal of Research in Environmental and Earth Sciences. 9 (7): 24-32
Published: July 2023
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| 7. |
Akter, M.S., Islam, M.S., Mohanta, M.K. and S. Parvin.
"Antibiogram and MDR Pattern of the Bacterial Isolates from German Cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.) at RMCH, Rajshahi, Bangladesh"
J. Sci. Res. 15(2): 559-570.
Published: May 2023
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| 8. |
Nasrin, T., Saha, A.K., Mohanta, M.K., Reza, A. and Haque, M. F.
"Effects of various carbon and nitrogen sources on decolorization of textile dyes by Pseudomonas taiwanensis strain TNZ3"
23(2):27-42
Published: February 2023
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| 9. |
Nasrin, T., Saha, A.K, Mohanta, M.K., Saha, C.A., Alam, M.J and Haque, M.F.
"Decolourization and detoxification of Azo dye, Malachite green by Pseudomonas monteilii strain RZT1, a bacterium isolated from textile wastewater."
37 (12): 1-16.
Published: December 2022
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| 10. |
Nasrin, T., Saha, A.K, Mohanta, M.K., Saha, C.A., Alam, M.J., Shawon, M.M.H. and Haque, M.F.
"Reduction of toxic effects of textile dye, basic red-18 on tilapia fish by bioremediation with a novel bacterium, Mangrovibacter yixingensis strain AKS2 isolated from textile wastewater."
Annual Research & Review in Biology. 37 (11): 12-29. DOI: 10.9734/ARRB/2022/v37i1130544.
Published: October 2022
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| 11. |
Mohanta, B.R., Islam, M.S., Mohanta, M.K. and Fatema, K.
"Childhood cerebral palsy: Sociodemographic profiles and birth practices in urban slum dweller mothers in Rajshahi Metropolis, Bangladesh."
Journal of Medical and Dental Science Research. 9 (9): 123-129.
Published: September 2022
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| 12. |
Rahman, M.A., Zohora, F.T., Mohanta, M.K, Saha, A.K. and Rahman, M.H.
"Maternal age induced changes in the reproductive traits of the bruchid beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)."
International Journal of Entomology Research. 6 (5): 189-195.
Published: October 2021
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| 13. |
Haque, M.F., Sultana, S., Mohanta, M.K and Hasan, M.A.
"Observation on the avoidance of fruits and fish by flies: An alternative approach for detection of formalin contamination."
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 8 (3): 571-574.
Published: July 2020
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| 14. |
Mohanta, M.K, Nasrin, S., Haque, M.F., Hasi, A.S. and Saha, A.K.
"Isolation and characterization of halophilic bacteria from salinity soil Shatkhira, Bangladesh."
Journal of Advances in Microbiology. 20 (5): 67-76.
Published: June 2020
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| 15. |
Mohanta, M.K, Mallick, P., Haque, M.F., Hasan, M.A. and Saha, A.K.
"Isolation of probiotic bacteria from Macrobrachium rosenbergii and their antagonistic efficacy against pathogenic bacteria."
Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research. 6 (3): 30-40.
Published: May 2020
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| 16. |
Haque, M.F., Sultana, S., Mohanta, M.K and Hasan, M.A., Saha, A.C., Shamsunnahar and Chowdhury, I.J.K.
"Isolation and characterization of antibiotic producing Actinomycetes from mud nest of wasps"
Annual Research & Review in Biology. 34(5):1-10
Published: December 2019
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| 17. |
Sarker, S.R., Saha, A.K., Mohanta, M.K, Saha, A.C., Nasrin, T., Ruhi, R.A., Rahman, S.M.A and Haque, M.F.
"Bacteriological Evaluation of Drinking Water of Rajshahi City,Bangladesh"
ASRJETS. 59(1): 230-243.
Published: September 2019
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| 18. |
Nasrin, T., Saha, A.K., Mohanta, M.K, Saha, A.C., Chaity, Rahman, S.M.A, Ruhi, R.A. Sarker, S.R. and Haque, M.F.
"Decolourization of azo dye by indigenous bacteria and its impact on seed germination"
International Journal of Biosciences. 14(6): 197-210
Published: June 2019
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| 19. |
Mohanta, M.K, Hasi, A.S., Haque, M.F. and Saha, A.K.
"Supplementation of vitamin A and C can effectively recover the histological and haematological alteration caused by mosquito coil smoke and aerosol in mice model"
Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8 (5): 2223-2237
Published: May 2019
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| 20. |
Rahman, S.M.A., Saha, A.K., Ruhi, R.A., Haque, M.F and Mohanta, M.K.
"Decolourization of textile azo dye Direct Red 81 by bacteria from textile industry effluent"
Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(4): 1742-1754
Published: April 2019
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| 21. |
Saha, A.K., Md. Zehad, M.R.A, Mohanta, M.K, Haque, M.F., Ruhi, R.A. and Rahman, S.M.A.
"Isolation and characterization of melanoidins degrading bacteria from sugar-mill effluent."
Indian Journal of Biological Sciences. 24: 99-114.
Published: September 2018
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| 22. |
Haque, M.F., Sultana, S., Palit, S., Mohanta, M.K. and Mahfuz, I.
"Emergence of multidrug resistant Escheriachia coli as a common causative agent in urinary tract infection in Bangladesh"
Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 37: 8-13.
Published: August 2018
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| 23. |
Hakkani, A.E., Akther, S. and Mohanta, M.K.
"Prevalence of parasitic infestations in the freshwater fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch) from Rajshahi Metropolitan, Bangladesh"
Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 7(4):3431-3441
Published: April 2018
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| 24. |
Nushair, A.M., Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.K. and Haque, M.F.
"Rhizobium sp.CCNWYC119: a single strain highly effective as biofertilizer for three different peas (Pigeon pea, Sweet pea and Chick pea"
Journal of Legume Research. 41(5):771-777
Published: January 2018
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| 25. |
Mohanta, M.K., Mohua, M.S.A., Islam, M.S., Haque, M.F. and Saha A.K.
"Isolation and characterization of amino acid producing bacteria from cow dung"
Journal of Microbiology and Biomedical Research. 3(2): 01-08
Published: October 2017
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| 26. |
Islam, M.S., Khanam, S. and Mohanta, M.K.
"Isolation, characterization and identification of bacterial isolates from the poultry environment at Rajshahi Metropolis, Bangladesh."
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 5(4): 918-926
Published: June 2017
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| 27. |
Mohanta, M.K., Haque, M.F., Akter, S. and Saha, A.K.
"Evaluation of bacterial load in traditional fast-foods of Rajshahi City and characterization of isolated bacteria"
Univ. j. Zool, Rajshahi.Univ. 36: 32-38
Published: May 2017
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| 28. |
Ruhi, R.A., Saha, A.K., Rahman, S.M.A, Mohanta, M.K., Sarker, S.R., Nasrin, T. and Haque, M.F.
"Decolourization of synthetic melanoidin by bacteria isolated from sugar mill effluent"
Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 36: 12-21
Published: May 2017
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| 29. |
Nushair, A.M., Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.K. and Haque, M.F.
"Genotypic Characterization of indigenous Rhizobium strain from Cultivated Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in Bangladesh."
6 (10):2493-2502
Published: March 2017
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| 30. |
Saha, A.K., Sultana, N., Mohanta, M.K., Mandal, A. and Haque, M.F.
"Identification and characterization of azo dye decolourizing bacterial strains, Alcaligenes faecalis E5. Cd and A. faecalis Fal.3 isolated from textile effluents."
ASRJETS. 31 (1): 163-175.
Published: March 2017
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| 31. |
Nushair, A.M., Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.K. and Haque, M.F.
"Characterization of indigenous Rhizobium strain isolated from lentil in Rajshahi, Bangladesh."
Asian J. Adv. Basic. Sci. 5(1):21-25
Published: February 2017
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| 32. |
Nushair, A.M., Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.K. and Haque, M.F.
"Characterization of indigenous Rhizobium strain isolated from lentil in Rajshahi, Bangladesh"
Asian J. Adv. Basic. Sci. 5(1):21-25
Published: February 2017
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| 33. |
Saha, A.K., Rahman, S.M., Mohanta, M.K., Haque, M.F., Naz, S. and Ruhi, R.A.
"Isolation and characterization of arsenic resistant bacteria from contaminated soil."
Asian J. Adv. Basic Sci. 4(2): 113-122.
Published: October 2016
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| 34. |
Mohanta, M.K., Islam, M.S., Saha, A.K., Khatun, S. and Khatun, Z.
"Antibiogram profiles of bacterial isolates from poultry feeds and moribund hens in Rajshahi, Bangladesh."
Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research. 2(5): 41-46.
Published: March 2016
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| 35. |
Mohanta, M. K., Saha, A. K., Haque, M.F. and Mahua, M.S.A.
"Status of antibiotic sensitivity pattern of clinically isolated bacteria collected from Rajshahi City, Bangladesh."
Univ. j. Zool, Rajshahi.Univ. 34:1-5.
Published: December 2015
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| 36. |
Mohanta, M.K. and Saha, A.K.
"Relationship between depression and poor sleep and blood sugar among diabetic patients."
J. Life Earth Sci. 9: 41-45.
Published: October 2014
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| 37. |
Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Saleh, D.K.M.A., Islam, M.S., Mannan, K.S.B. and Fakruddin, M.
"Characterization of Klebsiella granulomatis pathogenic to silkworm, Bombyx mori L."
3 Biotech. 5 (4): 577-583. DOI 10.1007/s13205-014-0255-4. (ISI Impact Factor 1.497).
Published: September 2014
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| 38. |
Islam, M.S., Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Mondol, A., Haque, M.M. and Roy, A.K.
"Carbofuran-induced alterations in body morphometrics and histopathology of liver and kidneys in Swiss albino mice Mus musculus L."
International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences. 2(9): 308-322. h
Published: August 2014
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| 39. |
Roy, A.K., Mohanta, M.K., Pervin, R., Saha A.K., Das, V. and Khan, A.S.
"Hematological and Histopathological Effects of Hydrose on the Hepatic, Renal and Cardiac Tissues of Albino Rat."
Univ. j. Zool, Rajshahi.Univ. 33: 25-32.
Published: July 2014
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| 40. |
Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Saleh, D.K.M.A.
"Bioefficacy of some plant extracts against pathogenic bacteria isolated from diseases silkworm larvae."
Univ. j. Zool, Rajshahi.Univ. 32: 9-12.
Published: July 2013
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| 41. |
Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Zamman, M.T., Ekram, A.E., Khan, A.S., Mannan, S.B. and Fakruddin, M.
"Isolation and characterization of carbofuran degrading bacteria from cultivated soil."
Biochem. Cell. Arch. 12 (2): 313-320.
Published: July 2012
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| 42. |
Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K. and Hasan, M. A.
"Prevalence and determination of occupational diseases of leather tannery workers."
Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 31: 79-82. (http://journals.sfu.ca/bd/index.php/UJZRU)
Published: April 2012
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| 43. |
Saha, A.K., Mohanta, M.K., Khalequzzaman, M. and Biswas, P.
"Detection of thalassaemia trait at Rajshahi Region, Bangladesh."
Journal of Medical & Allied Health Sciences. 1(2): 32-36. http://www.hgpub.com/index.php/jmahs.html.
Published: March 2012
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| 44. |
Saha, A.K., Roy, A.K., Khan, A.S., Mohanta, M.K. and Das, V.
"Histopathological and Histochemical Effects of Melamine on the Renal and HepaticTissues of Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)."
Journal of Advanced Zoology, (ISI impact factor: 0.3), 32 (1): 1-8.
Published: October 2011
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| 45. |
Saha, A.K. and Mohanta, M.K.
"Bancroftian Elephantiasis in Nilphamari, Bangladesh."
Mymensing Med. J. 20(1): 40-44.
Published: July 2011
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| 46. |
Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A. and Saha, A.K.
"Effects of tannery effluents on germination and seedling growth of some crops."
Indian Journal of Biological Sciences. 17: 30-38.
Published: July 2011
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| 47. |
Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A., Saha, A.K., Hasan, M.A. and Roy, A.K.
"Effects of tannery effluents on survival and histopathological changes in different organs of Channa punctatus"
Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci. 1 (2): 294-302.
Published: March 2010
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| 48. |
Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A., Saha, A.K. and Mandal, A.
"Microbial bioremediation of effluents from tanning industry in Bangladesh."
Int.J.Env.Sci. 1: 155-167.
Published: January 2010
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| 49. |
Saha, A.K. and Mohanta, M.K.
"Histo-Hematological Changes in Lung of Rat following Exposure to Wood Smoke."
Indian Journal of Biological Sciences. 15: 56-62.
Published: November 2009
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| 50. |
Saha A.K., Haque, M.F., Karmaker, S. and Mohanta, M.K.
"Antibacterial effects of anticeptics and disinfectants."
J. Life Earth Sci. 3-4: 19-21
Published: September 2009
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| 51. |
Saha, A.K., Rokshana, A., Mohanta, M.K. and Laz, R.
"Histopathological and Histochemical Effect of Chloropyriphos on Renal and Hepatic Tissues of Albino Rat"
Bangladesh. J. genet. Biotechnol. 7(1&2): 61-64
Published: April 2007
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| 52. |
Saha, A.K., Mohanta, M.K., Rahman, M.A., Laz, R. and Salam, M.A.
"Plasmid Mediated Degradation of Carbofuran by Bacteria."
Bangladesh. J. genet. Biotechnol 6(1&2): 29-32
Published: November 2005
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B.Sc. (Honours)Course Title: Developmental Biology, Course Code: BZOOL 3103; Course Title: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Course Code: BZOOL 4202
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M.SCourse Title: Nucleic Acids, Course Code: MZOOL133; Course Title: Microbiology, Epidemiology & Transgenic Animals, Course Code: MZOOL135; Course Title: Chromosomal Inheritance, Course Code: MZOOL 131
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Conference
1. A.K.
Saha and M.K. Mohanta. 2008.
Biodegradation of effluents from tanning industry in
2. M.K. Mohanta and A.K. Saha. 2008.
Bioremediation of chromium, cadmium and lead nitrate by bacteria. 24th
Annual Conference, 28th June.
3.
A.K.
Saha, M.K. Mohanta, M. Tarikuzzamman, A.E. Ekram, A.S. Khan and
K.S.B. Mannan, M. Fakruddin. 2012. Microbial degradation of carbofuran by soil
bacteria. 26th Annual Conference, 21 January,
4. M.K. Mohanta, A.K. Saha, D.K.M.A.
Saleh, M. Anisur Rahman and S.B. Mannan. 2012. Isolation and characterization
of pathogenic bacteria from diseased silkworm Bombyx mori L. 18th
Biennial International Zoological Conference and Annual General Meeting, 22
December, Zoological Society of Bangladesh and Department of Zoology,
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Pp. 38.
5.
M.K. Mohanta, A.K. Saha and M.S. Islam. 2014. Isolation and characterization of
pathogenic bacteria from poultry feeds. Conference on Biotechnology for Better
Tomorrow 2014, 29 March, 2014. Institute of Biological Sciences, University of
Rajshahi and Microbiological Society, India. Pp.42.
6. M.K. Mohanta, A.K. Saha and M.S. Islam. 2015. Antimicrobial sensitivity tests for
clinically isolated pathogenic bacteria collected from Rajshahi Medical College
Hospital, Rajshahi. Nineteenth Biennial International Zoological Conference and
Annual General Meeting, 5 December, Zoological Society of Bangladesh,
Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. Pp. 38.
7. M.K. Mohanta, Md. F. Haque, Md. R. Al Zehad and A.K. Saha. Isolation and characterization of melanoidins degrading bacteria from sugar-mill effluent. 3rd Young Scientist Congress. Challenging Research by Young Scientists. 14-15 September, 2018. National Museum of Science & Technology Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
8. M.K. Mohanta, Christopher K. Yost, Md. Fazlul Haque and Mst. Shamima Akter. Molecular characterization by whole genome sequencing of antibiotic resistance pathogenic bacteria isolated from german cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.) at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh. 24th National Conference and AGM 2024, 23 May 2025, Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. Pp. 79.
Awards
Dutch Bangla Bank Fellowship, 2005-2007
Membership
1. Member, Zoological Society of