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Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205.
MD. AKHTAR-E-EKRAM
Professor
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology
- Education Summary
- M.Sc.(RU), M.Phil.(RU), PhD (Curtin University, Australia)
- Research Interest
- Geomicrobiology, Molecular Ecology, Green NPs and Bioremediation.
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral (PhD) |
Curtin University, Australia | 2024 |
| Masters (Master of Philosophy) |
Rajshahi University | 2015 |
| Masters (M.Sc. in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology) |
Rajshahi University | 2004 |
| Bachelor/Honors (B.Sc.(Hon's) in Genetics and Breeding) |
Rajshahi University | 2003 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-12 to | Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology | PROFESSOR |
| 2019-01-14 to 2024-12-11 | Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| 2012-10-31 to 2019-01-13 | Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 2009-10-31 to 2012-10-30 | Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
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Journal
| 1. |
Md Akhtar-E Ekram, Cornelia Wuchter, Satria Bijaksana, Kliti Grice, James Russell,
Janelle Stevenson, Hendrik Vogel and Marco J. L. Coolen
"A Quaternary Sedimentary Ancient DNA (sedaDNA) Record of Fungal–Terrestrial Ecosystem Dynamics in a Tropical Biodiversity Hotspot (Lake Towuti, Sulawesi, Indonesia)"
Microorganisms, 13, 1005
Published: April 2025
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| 2. |
Suvro Biswas, Mohasana Akter Mita, Shirmin Islam, Shovon Biswas, Md Akhtar-E-Ekram, Shahriar Zaman, Md Salah Uddin, Md Abu Saleh
"Prospective role of lupeol from Pterocarpus santalinus leaf against diabetes: An in vitro, in silico, and in vivo investigation"
Computers in Biology and Medicine, 186,109680
Published: January 2025
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| 3. |
Farzana Sayed Sraboni, Mst. Mamotaz Mohal, Shirmin Islam, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram, Md. Abu Saleh, Shahriar Zaman
"Adaptation and Heavy Metal Degradation by Bacillus sp.: Insights into Biofilm Formation, Exopolysaccharide (EPS) Production, and Antibiotic Resistance under Copper (Cu) and Lead (Pb) Stress"
Environmental Quality Management; Article ID: TQEM22306 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22306
Published: August 2024
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| 4. |
Md Akhtar-E
Ekram, Matthew Campbell, Sureyya H. Kose, Chloe Plet,
Rebecca Hamilton, Satria Bijaksana, Kliti Grice, James Russell,
Janelle Stevenson, Hendrik Vogel, Marco J. L. Coolen
"A 1 Ma sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) record of
catchment vegetation changes and the developmental history
of tropical Lake Towuti (Sulawesi, Indonesia)"
Geobiology, 22(3)
Published: May 2024
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| 5. |
Md.Ariful Islam, Most. NourinAkther Shorna, Shirmin Islam, Suvro Biswas, Jui Biswas, Synthia Islam, Amit Kumar Dutta, Md. Salah Uddin, Shahriar Zaman, Md.Akhtar E Ekram, Asad Syed , Ling ShingWong, Md Sayeedul Islam & Md.Abu Saleh
"Hydrogen-rich water: a key player in boosting wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedling growth and drought resilience."
Scientific Reports,13:22521.
Published: December 2023
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| 6. |
Shirmin Islam, Suvro Biswas, Tabassum Jabin, Md. Moniruzzaman, Jui Biswas, Md. Salah Uddin, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Gajanan Ghodake, Asad Syed, Md. Abu Saleh, Shahriar Zaman
"Probiotic potential of Lactobacillus plantarum DMR14 for preserving and extending shelf life of fruits and fruit juice"
Heliyon.2023.e17382
Published: June 2023
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| 7. |
Md. Liton Mahmud, Shirmin Islam, Suvro Biswas, Md. Golam Mortuza, Gobindo Kumar Paul, Md. Salah Uddin, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram, Md. Abu Saleh, Shahriar Zaman, Asad Syed, Abdallah M. Elgorban and Nouf S. S. Zaghloul.
"Klebsiella Pneumoniae Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Protect Artemia salina from Fish Pathogen Aeromonas sp.: A Combined In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approach."
Microorganisms. 11, 172.
Published: January 2023
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| 8. |
Shirmin Islam, Mohammad Joy Pramanik, Suvro Biswas, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Jui Biswas, Mohammad Akhtar-E-Ekram, Shahriar Zaman, Mohammad Salah Uddin, Mohammad Abu Saleh* and Sabry Hassan
"Biological Efficacy of Compounds from Stingless Honey and Sting Honey against Two Pathogenic Bacteria: An In Vitro and In Silico Study"
Molecules; 27,6536
Published: October 2022
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| 9. |
Shirmin Islam, Md. Liton Mahmud, Waleed H. Almalki, Suvro Biswas, Md. Ariful Islam, Md. Golam Mortuza, Mohammad Akbar Hossain, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram, Md. Salah Uddin, Shahriar Zaman, and Md. Abu Saleh
"Cell-Free Supernatants (CFSs) from the Culture of Bacillus subtilis Inhibit Pseudomonas sp. Biofilm Formation"
Microorganisms
Published: October 2022
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| 10. |
Sultana Afrin Jahan Rima, Gobindo Kumar Paul , Shirmin Islam , Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram ,Shahriar Zaman , Md. Abu Saleh , Md. Salah Uddin
"Efficacy of Pseudomonas sp. and Bacillus sp. in textile dye degradation: A
combined study on molecular identification, growth optimization, and
comparative degradation"
Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters,3
Published: October 2022
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| 11. |
Abu Mahmud, M. Asadul Islam, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram, A. Priya Talukder
"Biodegradability, Bacterial Sensitivity and pH-Responsive Nature of Poly(malic acid-co-propane-1,2-diol-co-adipic acid)"
Asian Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol.5-6, Issue 1-3, Page 1-6.
Published: October 2021
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| 12. |
A. P. Talukder, M. N. Haque, M. L. Mahmud and M. A. E. Ekram
"Molecular identification of Bifidobacterium sp. from local yoghurt and evaluation of
growth inhibition activity against pathogenic bacteria"
Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 56(3), 147-154
Published: June 2021
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| 13. |
Afrin Priya Talukder, Sarwat Tazrian, Md. Nazmul Haque, Shahriar Zaman and Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram
"Cytogenetic Study on Mitotic Cell Division in Allium cepa by Lead (Pb) and Chromium (Cr) Containing Bacterial Strain Isolated from Tannery Effluents of Bangladesh"
J. Biomed. Res. Environ. Sci.2(2): 084-090
Published: March 2021
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| 14. |
Md. Akhtar‐E Ekram, Indrani Sarker, Md. Sifat Rahi, Md. Atikur Rahman, Ananda K. Saha, Md. Abu Reza
"Efficacy of soil-borne Enterobacter sp. for carbofuran degradation: HPLC quantitation of degradation rate"
Journal of Basic Microbiology,60(5)
Published: March 2020
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| 15. |
Afrin Priya Talukder, Md Nazmul Haque, Rashed Zaman, Md, Akhtar-E-Ekram
"Profiling resistance pattern and assessing toxicity of coliform bacteria on the developmental stages of Artemia salina isolated from drinking water of northern part of Bangladesh"
Indian Journal of Microbiology Research,6(4)
Published: November 2019
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| 16. |
Afrin PriyaTalukder, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram*, Md. Nazmul Haque, Shahriar Zaman, Md. Salah Uddin, Md. Abu Saleh
"Determination of lead biosorption efficacy of soilborne Achromobacter sp. through atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) furnace"
International Journal of Biosciences,13(6)
Published: December 2018
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| 17. |
Ekram, A.E., Sarker, E.H., Talukder, A.P., Sarker, B., Uddin, M.S., Zaman, S.
"Biological Activities of the Methanolic Extracts of Coccinia indica and Mikania scandens Leaves Available in Bangladesh."
Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci.
Vol.16(1): 87-93
Published: June 2017
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| 18. |
Lubatul Arbia1, Badhan Sarker2, Afrin Priya Talukder2, Sultana Afrin Jahan Rima2, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram2, Md. Salah Uddin2 and Shahriar Zaman
"Biodegradation of Diazinon (AMCOZINON 60EC) By Soil Borne Bacteria and Assessment of Cytotoxicity of the Pesticide on Artemia salina (NAUPLII)"
Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 6, 1-9.
Published: January 2017
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| 19. |
Islam, S., Ali, H., Islam, A., Shawon, R.A., Ekram, A.E. and Islam, N.
"Efficacy of Desmodium gangeticum (L.)DC. against four stored product pests."
Rajshahi Univ. J. of Environ. Sci., Vol.5:81-87
Published: December 2016
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| 20. |
Kabir, A.S., Shaekh, M.P.E., Parvin, F., Haque, K.M.F., Nipa, K.K., Ekram, A.E., Uddin, M.S. and Saleh, M. A.
"Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from Industrial Effluents and their tolerance to heavy metals."
Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc.,
Vol.17(1): 1-6.
Published: December 2015
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| 21. |
Mamun, M. A. A., Rahman, A., Belal, S.H., Islam, M. A., Sarker, M. E. H., Arman, M. S. I. , Ekram, A. E. and Hoque, K.M.F.
"Histological Study of the Effect of Melathion on Liver and Kidney Tissues of Mice Model."
IJPSR, Vol. 6(3): 1043-1048
Published: November 2015
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| 22. |
Islam, M.M., Islam, M. Z. , Shaekh, M. P. E., Das, P., Chowdhury, H. K., Shahik, S. M., Muzahid, N. H., Khan, M.A. and Ekram, A.E.
"Screening of Cleome viscosa (L.) for Dose Mortality, Insect Repellency, Cytotoxicity and Larvicidal Activities in the Laboratory Condition."
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 5(1):2201-2212.
Published: December 2014
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| 23. |
Ekram, A.E., Shaekh, M.P.E., Sarker, I., Zaman, S. Ferdousi, Z., Shahik,S. M., Islam, M.S., Noore, M.S. and Chowdhury, A.S.M.H.K.
"Isolation, Characterization and Identification of High Salt Tolerant Bacteria with CMCase Ability"
Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech.Env. Sc., Vol.16(2): 19-27.
Published: October 2014
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| 24. |
Saleh, M. A. and Ekram, A.E.
"Arsenate Reduction by Some Bacteria Isolated from Industrial Effluents of Rajshahi, Bangladesh."
International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, Vol. 2(4): 23-30
Published: December 2013
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| 25. |
Ekram, A. E. and Hoque, K.M.F.
"Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Activities of the Leaf Extract of Holigarna longifolia Roxb."
Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci., Vol.12(1): 83-85.
Published: November 2013
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| 26. |
Saleh, M. A. and Ekram, A. E.
"Characterization of Bacteria Isolated from Penaus monodon Digestive Tract with Cytotoxic Evaluation."
International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, Vol. 2(4):15-22.
Published: October 2013
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| 27. |
Shaekh, M. P. E., Mondol, A., Islam, M. M., Kabir, A.S., Saleh, M. A., Uddin, M. Salah, Hoque, K.M.F. and Ekram, A. E.
"Isolation, Characterization and Identification of an Antagonistic Bacterium from Penaeus monodon."
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4(10): 254-261
Published: June 2013
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| 28. |
Rahman, M. M., Uddin, M. S., Zaman, S., Saleh, M. A., Ekram, A. E., Farhana, P and Razu, M.H.
"Comparative Study on Growth and Morphological Characteristics of A Wild Type Strain Rhizobium sp. (RCA-220) and A Genetically Engineered E. coli BL21."
J.bio-sci.Vol. 20:75-82.
Published: December 2012
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| 29. |
Mohanata, M.K., Saha, A.K., Zaman, M.T., Ekram, A.E., Khan, A.S., Mannan, S.B. and Fakruddin, M. 2012.
"Isolation and Characterization of Carbofuran Degrading Bacteria from Cultivated Soil."
Biochem. Cell. Arch., Vol.12 (2):313-320.
Published: December 2012
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| 30. |
Saleh, M.A., Zaman, S., Uddin, S., Ekram, A.E., and Mazid, M.A.
"In Vitro Clonal Propagation from Nodal Explants of Neem
(Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) ."
Bangladesh J. Environ. Sci., Vol. 23 : 143-146.
Published: June 2012
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Conference
| 1. |
Abu Mahmud, Lila Dipto Joy, Md. Habibul Islam, Rabina Rajwana Chaity and Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram
"A Facile Route to Synthesize Carboxymethyl Cellulose from Water Hyacinths and its Noble Applications"
9th Conference of Bangladesh Crystallographic Association, A. F. Mujibur Rahman Ganit Bhaban, University of Dhaka.
Published: January 2025
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| 2. |
Rabina Rajwana Chaity, Shakil Ahmed, Deri Damien Hagidok, Moumita Tasnim Meem, Abu Mahmud, Md. Abu Saleh and Md. Akhtar-E-EKram.
"Microbial Surface Attachment on Silver Nanocomposite and Degradation Potential at In Vivo and In Vitro Conditions"
38th BSM Annual International Conference, BRAC University, Dhaka.
Published: December 2024
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| 3. |
Shakil Ahmed, Rabina Rajwana Chaity, Md. Rakib Isrque, Mst. Jasmin Ara, Md. Shakib Mia, Md. Rashed Zaman, Md. Abu Saleh, Shahriar Zaman and Md. Akhtar-E-EKram.
"Assessing Plant Growth Potential of Rhizospheric Bacteria on Hydroponically Grown Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as an Alternative to N2 based Chemical Fertilizer."
38th BSM Annual International Conference, BRAC University, Dhaka.
Published: December 2024
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| 4. |
Farzana Sayed Sraboni, Mst. Mamotaz Mohal, Swagota Briti Ray Gupta, Taslima Naznin, Suvro Biswas, Rabina Rajwana Chaity, Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram, Shahriar Zaman, Md. Abu Saleh
"Structural, Functional and Biological Characterization of Exopolysaccharides Produced by Enterococcus hirae MLG3"
International Conference on Biotechnology in Sustainable Development organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Khulna University
Published: October 2023
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| 5. |
Md Akhtar-E Ekram, Rebecca Hamilton, Matthew Campbell, Chloe Plet, Sureyya H. Kose, James Russell, Janelle Stevenson and Marco JL Coolen
"A 1 Ma record of climate-induced vegetation changes using sed
aDNA and pollen in a biodiversity hotspot: Lake Towuti, Sulawesi,
Indonesia"
(European Geosciences Union) EGU21-4003
Published: April 2021
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| 6. |
Capo E, Alsos IG, Ariztegui D, Armbrecht L, Barrenechea I, Belle S, Bertilsson S, Bigler C, Bindler R, Blahed I-M, Blois J, Bowler C, Boyer F, Clarke CL, Coissac E, Coolen MJL, Cordier T, Crump S, de Schepper S, Doi H, Domaizon I, Dulias K, Edwards M, Ekr
"Unifying the sedaDNA scientific community."
(European Geosciences Union)EGU General Assembly 2021 - EGU21-4697
Published: April 2021
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| 7. |
IBSc, RU.
"Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow"
Participated
Published: March 2014
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| 8. |
A.E.Ekram
"Microbial Degradation of Carbofuran by Soil Bacteria."
26th Annual Conference, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists,University of
Chittagong,Theme: Microbes and Environment
Published: January 2012
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Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended
| 1. |
Md. Akhtar-E-Ekram
"Reconstructing Terrestrial Ecosystems in Tropical and Coastal Marine Environments using Sedimentary Ancient DNA (sed aDNA):
Case Studies from Lake Towuti (Sulawesi) and the Black Sea."
Presented (MS3) EPS Seminar at Curtin University, Australia.
Published: September 2023
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| 2. |
Carpentary
"Software Carpentary Workshop on R Studio"
Curtin University, Bentley, WA-6125, Australia
Published: December 2019
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| 3. |
GESS-WA
"Geological Society of Australia Earth Sciences Students Symposium 2019 (GESS-WA)"
Tim Winton Lecture Theatre, Curtin University, Australia
Published: November 2019
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| 4. |
Curtin university
"HDR (Higher Degree by Research) Science and Engineering Language and Literacy (SELL) Program"
Australia
Published: July 2019
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| 5. |
Pawsey Supercomputing Australia
"Pawsey Training at Curtin University"
Training at Curtin University co-ordinated by Pawsey
Published: May 2019
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| 6. |
Organised by IER, HEQEP, RU.
"Teaching Methodology"
Participated
Published: November 2015
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| 7. |
A.E.Ekram, Md. Abu Reza
"Efficacy of a soil borne Enterobacter sp. for degradation of Carbofuran: HPLC quantification of degradation rate."
ASM Scientific Workshop, organized by International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh.
Published: April 2014
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