Faculty Profile

Md. Akkas Ali

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801723866645
  • Email: akkas-geb@sust.edu, akkasali.sust@gmail.com

Biography

Mr. Md. Akkas Ali currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, since 09th October 2020. He starts his academic career as a Lecturer on 09th October 2018 in the same department. He received his BSc and MS in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology from the same institute in 2011 and 2013, respectively. Before joining as a faculty member, Mr. Ali worked for Healthcare Pharmaceuticals limited, one of the leading Biopharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh. He is most interested in research and academic activities.

Education

  • MS (2013) in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • B.Sc.(Honors) (2011) in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology(with distinction),Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

Research Interests

  • Molecular Medicine: Personalized Medicine
  • Cancer Cell Research
  • Stem cell and Regenerative Medicine
  • Elucidation of proteomics and genomics

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Clinical and Molecular Characterization of Cystic Fibrosis in Bangladesh; Role: Co-Investigator(CI), Project ID: LS/2021/2/11, Funding: SUST Research Center, Period: 2021-2022. Improvement of Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Using Plant Growth Promoting (PGP) Bacteria; Role: Co-Investigator, Period: 2020-2021. Development of high yielding short duration rice variety for Haor areas through hybridization and biotechnological approaches: Role: Principal Investigator(PI), Project ID: LS/2019/1/12, Funding: SUST Research Center; Period: 2018-2019

External Affiliations

  • Focal Point Member, Bangladesh Associations of Biotechnology Graduate(BABG)
  • Life Member, Young Biotechnologist of Bangladesh(YBB)
  • Life Member, American Society of Microbiology(ASM)
  • Executive member, Bangladesh Association for Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology(BAPTC&B)
  • Biotechnology Society of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh.
  • Co-Team Leader, Specialization lab for COVID-19 Detection, Dept. of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh.

Journal Publications

  • 1. 1. Md. Akkas Ali1* Reshad RAI, Ali H, Ghosh C, Ratul ZA, Karim MMA, Showhardo AW, et,al. (2021) In Silico Analysis and Computational Assessment of Potential Inhibitors of SARS-Cov-2 Main Protease. J Virol Infect Dis. 2021;2(1):1-12.
  • 2. Asif Mahmud, Md. Akkas Ali, Shaamsul H Prodhan (2016). Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of PsCBL and PsCIPK Gene in Indica Rice (Oryza sativa L.) IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB) ISSN: 2455-264X, Volume 2, Issue 7 (Nov. Dec. 2016), PP 78-83
  • 3. Md. Akkas Ali, Islam MS,Mandal SK, Nasrin Z, Rahman MM, Kuddus RH, Prodhan SH (2014). Genetic diversity among salt-tolerant rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces cultivated in the coastal districts of Bangladesh J. Biosci. Biotech. 2014, 3(1): 15-22.
  • 4. Islam MS, Md. Akkas Ali, Guswami P,Ullah S.M.S, Hossain MM, Miah MF, Prodhan SH (2013).Assessment of genetic diversity among moderate drought tolerant landraces of rice using RAPD markers. J. Biosci. Biotech. 2013, 2(3): 207-213.

Conference

  • 1. 8th International Annual Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Conference held at University of Dhaka, Nawab Ali Senate Bhabon from 3rd to 5th December 2016.
  • 2. Training and Workshop: 47th Annual meeting of Indian Society of Nephrology, Organized by Mumbai Nephrology Group at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, India from 15th to 18th December 2016.
  • 3. Md. Akkas Ali, Shamsul H Prodhan, Md Nazmual Hasan (2016) Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis of landraces of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Abstract, 8th International Annual Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Conference held at University of Dhaka, Nawab Ali Senate Bhabon.
  • 4. 13th National convention and International CME of Bangladesh Renal Association at Bangabandhu International conference center (BICC). It was arranger by the jointly Renal Association of Bangladesh in collaboration with the International Society of Nephrology from 15th to 16th December 2015.
  • 5. Training and Workshop on “ Pharmacogenomics” in Dhaka University, Faculty of Pharmacy (Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology) with Dr. Abul Hasnat, Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dhaka University from 28th August to 2nd September 2014.
  • 6. 11th annual conference of association for the study of the liver, Dhaka, Bangladesh at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) on 17th Jan 2014

Teaching

  • GEB423-Plant Biotechnology
  • GEB217-Enzymology and Enzyme Biotechnology
  • GEB423-Stem Cell Technology
  • GEB: 213- Molecular Biology
  • GEB 459- Immunology and Virology
  • GEB-319-Techniques in Molecular Biology

Awards & Recognition

  • • Honored as a NATIONAL HERO A token of gratitude from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Sylhet Division, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology for working in
  • Merit based University scholarship in 2009 & 2010 based on undergraduate level study performance.
  • Best Presenter award on Development of salt tolerant rice by introducing stress resistance genes organized by 8th International plant tissue culture and Biotechnology conference at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. BSc Project Supervision: Number of Students: 03 Title of the Project 01. In-silico analysis of Super Oxide Discumtase(SOD) gene family in C. sinensis. 02. Identification of Novel Drug Targets by Subtractive Genomic Analysis of Candida auris 03. Public perception on COVID-19 vaccine and side effects of vaccination- A cross-sectional Study