Faculty Profile

Dr. Gokul Chandra Biswas

Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801787114414
  • Email: gcbiswas-geb@sust.edu, nilnil238@gmail.com

Biography

2022-Present - Professor, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet, BANGLADESH.
2017-2022 - Associate Professor, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet, BANGLADESH.
2012-2017 - Assistant Professor, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet, BANGLADESH.
2014-2015 - Research Assistant, Bio-microsystem laboratory, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
2011-2012 - Lecturer, Dept. of GEB, SUST, Sylhet, BANGLADESH.
2009-2010 - Scientific Officer (Horticulture) at Fruit Research Station, Bangladesh
Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
2008-2009 - Research Assistant, Department of Biotechnology, BAU, Mymensingh,
Bangladesh.
2003-2009 - Journalist, Different newspapers namely- The Daily Jaijaidin, The Daily
Deshbangla, The Daily Khabarpatra, The Daily Ajker Kagaj, The Daily Ajker Khabar in Bangladesh. Popular feature writer in many dailies and magazines.

Education

  • 2017: Ph.D. in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
  • 2009: MS in Biotechnology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
  • 2007: B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Research Interests

  • Point-of-Care Testing
  • Microfluidics and Bio-microsystem (Lab-on-Chip, Micro-Total-Analysis Systems)
  • Biosensing (Optical and Electrochemical sensing)
  • Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (Organ-on-Chip)
  • And general categories of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agri-biotechnology and Agriculture

Active Research Project

  • 1. Acrylic Microfluidic Device with Laser Engraving for Low-Cost, Rapid, Colorimetric, and Multi-Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (OT-01-324), 2024-2025, funded by Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) and The World Bank. As principal Investigator.
  • 2. An easy, quick, and cost-efficient approach to fabricating microfluidic devices using solely photolithography and an artificial nail kit targeting biosensing solution processing (LS/2024/1/19), 2024-2025, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.

Previous Research Project

  • 1. On-site detection of CaC2 used for artificial ripening of fruits (LS/2017/04), 2017-2018, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 2. Paper-based microdevice for rapid and on-spot detection of CaC2 used for artificial fruit ripening (SL. 04; Gr. SL. 29 BS), 2017-2019, funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 3. Paper-based device for culturing and profiling of microbes through drug sensitivity test (LS/2018/1/02), 2018-2019, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 4. Development of low-priced on-device cell culturing system using superabsorbent pad-based passive pump and filter valve for carcinogenesis monitoring (SL.: 465, Gr SL.: 65 ID), 2019-2020, funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.
  • 5. Rapid profiling of microbes through low-cost paper strip-based drug sensitivity test (SL. 36,ID: 4123), 2019-2020, funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (R&D division), Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.
  • 6. Diaper-driven microfluidic pump for on-device cell-culturing and carcinogenesis monitoring (LS/2019/1/08), 2019-2020, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 7. A Thread-based Drug Sensitivity Test for Microbes (Ref. No.: UGC-SUST-GEB-GCB-project-1/3, Date: 14.03.2020), 2020-2021, funded by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 8. Thread-based low-priced micro-device for fast antibacterial drug sensitivity test and profiling of bacteria (LS/2020/1/10), 2020-2021, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.
  • 9. Rubber/resin stamp-molded open-channel microfluidic device for cost-effective, rapid and multiple/multiplex antibiotic sensitivity test (LS/2021/1/16), 2020-2021, funded by “SUST Research Center”, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 10. A laser-inscribed, micro-channeled acrylic device for low-cost, speedy antimicrobial susceptibility test (SRG-221369), 2022-2023, funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.
  • 11. A laser-engraved acrylic-based microfluidic system for low-cost, fast antimicrobial susceptibility test with polypharmacy (LS/2022/1/10), 2022-2023, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.
  • 12. Development of Low-cost, Multiplexed Self-diagnostic Microdevice for Rapid and Early Detection of Cancer and COVID-19 (LS20201400), 2021-2022, funded by “Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information & Statistics (BANBEIS)”, Grant for Advanced Research in Education (GARE), Ministry of Education, Bangladesh”. As Principal investigator.
  • 13. Alternative, low-cost, and material-accessible fabrication technique for microfluidic devices (Ref. No.: 37.01.0000.073.07.020.23.1921, Date: 18.06.2020), 2021-2022, funded by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Bangladesh. As Principal investigator.
  • 14. An innovative, incredibly cheap, and materially practical fabrication process for microfluidic devices (LS/2023/1/08), 2022-2023, funded by SUST Research Center, SUST, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.
  • 15. Development and characterization of a laser-inscribed, micro-channeled acrylic device for inexpensive, fast, colorimetric and multiple antimicrobial susceptibility testing (SRG-231246), 2023-2024, funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. As Principal Investigator.

External Affiliations

  • Founder member of Bangladesh Nano Society, Bangladesh.
  • Associate editor of American Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences.
  • Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ), Japan.
  • Member of International Society of Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan.
  • Member of Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB), Republic of Korea.
  • Life Member of Bangladesh Association for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (BABGE), Bangladesh.
  • Associate Member of Bangladesh Botanical Society, Bangladesh.
  • Acted as Treasurer (2021-2022) of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Society, SUST, Bangladesh.
  • Acted as Student Advisor (2021-2022) of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Society, SUST, Bangladesh.
  • Vice-President, Biology Olympiad, Sylhet Regional Committee (2020-present)
  • Member of Bangladesh STEM Foundation.
  • Executive member of School of Life Sciences, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh (From 2018 to present)

Journal Publications

  • 1. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey, Sumaiya Hasan, Riyan Al Islam Reshad, Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul, Nazifa Zabeen, Tanzina Zahan, Muhammad J. A. Shiddiky, Gokul Chandra Biswas (2025), Paper Strip Embedded Masking Tape Device for Low-Cost, Fast, Length-based Colorimetric and Multiple Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 436, 137689. (2025)
  • 2. Mukta Roy, Jahid Hasan Shourove, Rhythm Singha, Tawkir Ahmed Tonmoy, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Fariha Chowdhury Meem, Parvej Hasan John, Mitu Samadder, Md. Azmain Al Faik (2024). Assessment of antioxidant and antibacterial efficacy of some indigenous vegetables consumed by the Manipuri community in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 10(18), e37750. (2024)
  • 3. Sarkar, A., Rahman, S., Alam, M., Pramanik, S.K., Biswas, G.C. and Biswas, R. (2023), Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of different varieties of Bangladesh tea and Tocklai vegetative tea (Camellia sinensis) clones. Food Research, 7(6):255-261. (2023)
  • 4. Sumaia, S. N., Reshad, R. A. I., Tabassum, F., Mim, S. K., Mahmud, M. G. R., Faruque, C. M. O., Biswas, G. C., &Miah, M. F. (2023). Assessing newborn screening practices in Bangladesh: Perspectives of healthcare professionals and implications for improved infant health. J. Adv.Biotechnol. Exp.Ther., 6(3): 564-574. (2023)
  • 5. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Md. Taufiqur Mannan Khan, Jagotamoy Das (2023), Wearable nucleic acid testing platform - A perspective on rapid self-diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 226, 115115. (2023)
  • 6. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Swapnila Choudhury, Mohammad Mahbub Rabbani and Jagotamoy Das (2022), A Review on Potential Electrochemical Point-of-Care Tests Targeting Pandemic Infectious Disease Detection: COVID-19 as a Reference. Chemosensors, 10, 269. (2022)
  • 7. Gokul Chandra Biswas and Hiroaki Suzuki (2022), Simple manual roller pump-driven valve-free microfluidic solution exchange system for urgent bioassay. RSC Adv., 12, 2938-2946. (2022)
  • 8. Animesh Sarkar, Prantik Roy, Mahabub Alam, Mohammad Afzal Hossain and Gokul Chandra Biswas (2022). Dietary fiber concentrates of BAU Kul (Ziziphus mauritiana) peel and pulp: processing, modification and utilization as functional ingredients. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-11. (2022)
  • 9. Paul B., Biswas G.C., Rashvand H. F. (2021). IoE: Towards application-specific technology selection. ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies, 2(5), 13-27. (2021)
  • 10. Fumihiro Sassa, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Hiroaki Suzuki (2020). Microfabricated electrochemical sensing devices. Lab on a Chip. 20, 1358–1389. (2020)
  • 11. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Md. Mohosin Rana, Takekoshi Kazuhiro and Hiroaki Suzuki (2019), A simple micropump based on a freeze-dried superabsorbent polymer for multiplex solution processing in disposable devices, R. Soc. open sci. 6(3): 182213. (2019)
  • 12. Takahiro Watanabe, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Edwin T. Carlen, Masatoshi Yokokawa and Hiroaki Suzuki (2017). An autonomous electrochemically-actuated microvalve for controlled transport in stand-alone microfluidic systems. RSC Advances, 7, 39018-39023. (2017)
  • 13. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Takahiro Watanabe, Edwin T. Carlen, Masatoshi Yokokawa and Hiroaki Suzuki (2016). Switchable hydrophobic valve for controlled microfluidic processing. ChemPhysChem. 17, 817–821. (2016)
  • 14. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Animesh Sarkar, Md H. Rashid, Monirul Hassan Shohan, Mirajul Islam, Qingyue Wang (2015). Assessment of the irrigation feasibility of low-cost filtered municipal wastewater for red amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor L cv. Surma). International Soil and Water Conservation Research. 3, 239–252. (2015)
  • 15. Sanat Myti, Shabbir Ahmed Khandaker, Shamim Akhter, Alim Uddin, Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Md. Omar Faruq and Gokul Chandra Biswas (Sep. 2014). Identification of the most prevalent and spatiallly disperse virus on chilli at northern and eastern part of Bangladesh. International Journal of Biosciences. 5(7), PP 40-49. (2014)
  • 16. A. Hoque, G. C. Biswas, Md. Asfakur Rahman, Mohammad Ruhul Amin, A. Sarkar, K. M. Nasiruddin and Md. Abunasar Miah (2014). Gene Transfer in Potato for Salt Tolerance. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development. 3(2), 557-562. (2014)
  • 17. R. Bhuiyan, Md. Abunasar Miah, Shahriar Kabir Shakil, Mohammad Ferdous Ikbal, A.T.M.J. Mosnaz, Md. Hammadul Hoque, Gokul Chandra Biswas and Shamsul H. Prodhan (Jan. 2014). Comparison of Callus Initiation and Regeneration Frequency for Two Submerge Tolerant Rice (Oryza sativa). Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 9(1) Ver. II, PP 74-78. (2014)
  • 18. Ravi Kant Ojha, Gopal Kumar Chaudhary, Raihan Mahmud, Akhikun Nahar, Ajay Kumar Shah and Gokul Chandra Biswas (November, 2013). Antibacterial Effect of Pseudomonas sp. Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Human Pathogenic Bacteria. Greener Journal of Biological Sciences. 3 (9), pp. 342-349. (2013)
  • 19. Khan Md. Anik Ashfaq, Sutradhar Pijush, Islam Mohammad Majharul, Ojha Ravi Kant, Biswas Gokul Chandra (2013). Screening of antibiotic resistant gram negative bacteria and plasmid profiling of multi-drug resistant isolates present in sewage associated with health care centers. Int. J. Med. Res. Health Sci., 2(4):923-930. (2013)
  • 20. Umme Zohora Laboney, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Mohammad Abdullah-Al-Shoeb and Md. Abunasar Miah (2013). Callus induction and regeneration of potato from shoot tip culture. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 3(10): 040-045. (2013)
  • 21. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Md. Abunasar Miah, M. M. Hasan Sohel, A. K. M. Shahadat Hossain, Shahriar Kabir Shakil and Moniruzzaman Sohag Howlader (Sep. - Oct. 2013). Micro-Propagation of Aloe indica L. Through Shoot Tip Culture. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 5(1), PP 30-35. (2013)
  • 22. M. Hoque, K.M. Nasiruddin, M.S. Haque, M.K. Islam and G.C. Biswas (2013). In Vitro regeneration of Corchorus capsularis. J. Agrofor. Environ. 7 (1): 41-44. (2013)
  • 23. Md. Javed Foysal, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Md. Jahir Raihan (2012). PCR based detection of gyrB2 gene from Pseudomonas sp. affected human clinical isolates. International Current Pharmaceutical Journal. 1(9): 235-238. (2012)
  • 24. Animesh Sarkar, Tofazzal Islam, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Shohidul Alam, Mikail Hossain and Nur Mohammad Talukder (2012). Screening For Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria Inhabiting The Rhizoplane Of Rice Grown In Acidic Soil In Bangladesh. Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica. 59 (2), pp. 199-213. (2012)
  • 25. Abu Kausar Mohammed Sarwar, Md Akhter Hossain Chowdhury, Gokul Chandra Biswas and Animesh Sarkar (2011). Irrigation Potentiality of Industrial Waste Water on Seed Germination of Amaranthus tricolor L. Journal of the Environment. 8(1): 13-18. (2011)
  • 26. M. S. Islam, A. U. Sarker, M. A. Kader, G. C. Biswas and M. M. Islam (2011). Effect of Variety and Urea Super Granule on Growth and Yield of Wheat. J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources. 4(2): 51-54. (2011)
  • 27. K. M. Mahbubur Rahman, Md. Abul Khair Chowdhury, Farhana Sharmeen, Animesh Sarkar, Mohammed Abdul Hye and Gokul Chandra Biswas (2011). Effect of Zinc and Phosphorus on Yield of Oryza sativa (cv. BR-11). Bangladesh Res. Pub. J. 5(4): 351-358. (2011)
  • 28. M. S. Islam, G. C. Biswas, M. C. Karmoker and M. A. Suem (2011). Effect of Urea Super Granule on Growth and Yield of Wheat. J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources. 4(2): 143-146. (2011)
  • 29. M. Hoque, K. M. Nasiruddin, G. K. M. N. Haque and G. C. Biswas, 2010. In vitro regeneration performance of Corchorus olitorius. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 8(1): 1-6. (2010)
  • 30. Biswas GC, Nasiruddin KM, Haque MS, Hoque M, Hoque A (2010). Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer in potato for abiotic stress tolerance. Int. J. Sustain. Crop Prod. 5(3), 1-7. (2010)

Conference

  • 1. Gokul Chandra Biswas, An innovative, incredibly cheap, and materially practical fabrication process for microfluidic devices, 12th Annual Conference on Research Findings-2025, SUST Research Center, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 1-2, 2025. (2025)
  • 2. Sajidull Hossain Sakib, Md. Jahangir Alam and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Simplified droplet generator-based sodium alginate microsphere production for antibiotic encapsulation, release, and antimicrobial assays in resource-limited settings, 38th BSM Annual International Conference 2024, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists, December 28-29, 2024, Brac University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (2024)
  • 3. Nazifa Zabeen, Naushin Sharmin Aurchey, Riyan Al Islam Reshad and Gokul Chandra Biswas, An open-channeled microfluidic approach for cheaper, quicker and colorimetric antimicrobial sensitivity testing with polypharmacy, BCSIR congress-2023, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 8-10, 2024. (2024)
  • 4. Jobayer Hossain Rafi, Achem Habib Nomaer, Riyan Al Islam Reshad and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Easy, quick, and affordable technique for fabricating microfluidic devices with only photolithography and applying it to bioassay solution processing, BCSIR congress-2023, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 8-10, 2024. (2024)
  • 5. Achem Habib Nomaer, Jobayer Hossain Rafi, Riyan Al Islam Reshad and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Low-cost and faster fabrication of microfluidic devices with an artificial nail kit, and their application in biosensing solution processing, BCSIR congress-2023, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 8-10, 2024. (2024)
  • 6. Sumaiya, Riyan Al Islam Reshad, Naushin Sharmin Aurchey, Nazifa Zabeen and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Paper strip-based portable device for quick, cost-effective, colorimetric, and multiple antimicrobial sensitivity testing, BCSIR congress-2023, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 8-10, 2024. (2024)
  • 7. Fatima Rahman, Achem Habib Nomaer, Jobayer Hossain Rafi, Riyan Al Islam Reshad and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Alternative fabrication approach with low-cost and accessible setup for classical microfluidic device, 1st National Conference on Advances in Science and Technology, NCAST-2023, Organized by Faculty of Science, BUET, Bangladesh, December 7 - 8, 2023. (2023)
  • 8. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Rubber/resin stamp-molded open-channel microfluidic device for cost-effective, rapid and multiple/multiplex antibiotic sensitivity test, 10th Annual Conference on Research Findings-2021, SUST Research Center, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 28-29, 2023. (2023)
  • 9. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Paper Strip Microdevice for Simple, Low-Cost, Rapid, Colorimetric and Multiple Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing, 1st International Conference on Nano-bio and Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME-2023), Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, January 7 – 8, 2023. Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore- 7408. (2023)
  • 10. Gokul Chandra Biswas and Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul, Thread-based low-priced micro-device for fast antibactrial drug sensitivity test and profiling of bacteria, 9th Annual Conference on Research Findings-2021, SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, May 28-29, 2022. (2022)
  • 11. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey, Ashikur Rahman Khan, Sanjit Chandra Halder and Gokul Chandra Biswas, A laser-etched acrylic device-based microfluidic scheme for low-cost, fast, colorimetric and multiple antimicrobial sensitivity testing, Annual Botanical Conference 2021, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, pp 86, 30-31 March 2022. (2022)
  • 12. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey, Ashikur Rahman Khan and Gokul Chandra Biswas, A Laser Engraved Acrylic Device-based Microfluidic System for Low-cost, Rapid, Multiple/Multiplex and Colorimetric Antimicrobial Sensitivity Test, International Symposium on Nanotechnology-2022 (ISN-2022), AIUB, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh, January 24, 2022. (2022)
  • 13. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey, Sumaiya, Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul, Tanzina Zahan , Shrabony Eva, and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Paper-based low-cost micro device for rapid drug sensitivity test and profiling of microbes, International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry (ICRAC-2020), Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February, 2020. (2020)
  • 14. Tanzina Zahan, Shrabony Akter Eva, Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul, Naushin Sharmin Aurchey and Gokul Chandra Biswas, Infusion tube-based inimitable, simple and heap microfluidic device for continuous cell culturing and toxicity monitoring, International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry (ICRAC-2020), Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February, 2020. (2020)
  • 15. Gokul Chandra Biswas and Md. Sifat Tanveer, Paper-based device for culturing and profiling of microbes through drug sensitivity test, 7th Annual Conference on Research Findings-2019, SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, September, 2019. (2019)
  • 16. Gokul Chandra Biswas and Md Bahuddin Sikder, On-site detection of CaC2 used for artificial ripening of fruits, 7th Annual Conference on Research Findings-2019, SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, September, 2019. (2019)
  • 17. Mohammad Mainul Hossain Bakul, Shuhel Rana Das and Gokul Chandra Biswas , A thread-based simple micro-device for rapid and low-cost antibiotic susceptibility testing, International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences 2019, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Tangail, Bangaldesh, April, 2019 (2019)
  • 18. Zahan Tanzina, Sikder Md Bahuddin, Talukder Md. Masum, Younus Muhammad, Biswas Gokul Chandra, On-strip, low-cost CaC2 detection system for tracing the artificial fruit ripening. 5th International Conference on Natural Science and Technology (ICNST'18), Asian University for Women (AUW), Chittagong, Bangladesh, pp 53, March, 2018. (2018)
  • 19. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Md. Mohosin Rana and Hiroaki Suzuki, On-device automatic solution exchange integrating switchable hydrophobic valve and passive micropump for microfluidic-based biosensing. 10th AFOB regional symposium (ARS 2018), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, pp 42, January, 2018. (2018)
  • 20. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Takahiro Watanabe, Edwin T. Carlen, Masatoshi Yokokawa, and Hiroaki Suzuki, "Autonomous Microfluidics Realized with Active Hydrophobic Valves", The 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers), IEEE 2015, 18, 1806-1809. (2015)
  • 21. Takahiro Watanabe, Gokul Chandra Biswas, Tomoaki Kuji, Masatoshi Yokokawa, and Hiroaki Suzuki, “Autonomous Control of Microfluidic Transport by Mixed Potential Switching”, Proceedings of the Chemical Sensor Symposium 2015, 58, 64-66. (2015)
  • 22. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Takahiro Watanabe, Edwin T. Carlen, Masatoshi Yokokawa, and Hiroaki Suzuki, “Active Hydrophobic Valves for Autonomous Microfluidics”, The 2015 annual meeting of the institute of electrical engineers of Japan (IEEJ), 2015, 3-088. (2015)
  • 23. Gokul Chandra Biswas, Tomoaki Kuji, Takahiro Watanabe, Masatoshi Yokokawa, and Hiroaki Suzuki, “Control of Microfluidic Transport using a Platinum Electrode with a Self-Assembled Monolayer”, Proceedings of the Chemical Sensor Symposium 2014, 57, 115-117. (2014)

Teaching

  • Bionanotechnology
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
  • Stem cell technology
  • Forensics and Molecular Diagnostics
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Immunology and Virology
  • Pharmacognosy and medical biotechnology
  • Industrial microbiology
  • Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
  • Bioenergetics
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Basic Plant Sciences
  • Plant Physiology
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Biofertilizer and Renewable energy
  • Marine Biotechnology
  • and others.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2013-2017: Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship for doctoral program, Japan.
  • 2003-2009: Stipend from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
  • 2008-2009: Scholarship from Faridpur Zilla Somiti, Bangladesh.
  • 2005-2007: Scholarship from HOPES (Helping organization for poor and energetic students), Bangladesh.
  • 1998-2000: Government merit scholarship (Secondary school scholarship), Bangladesh.
  • 1995-1997: Government merit scholarship (Junior high school scholarship), Bangladesh.
  • Best presenter – for presenting the research work on “Active Hydrophobic Valves for Autonomous Microfluidics” at the 2015 annual meeting of the institute of electrical engineers of Japan (IEEJ), Tokyo City University, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, March, 2015.
  • Best poster presenter – for presenting the research work on “A thread-based simple micro-device for rapid and low-cost antibiotic susceptibility testing” at International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences 2019 organized by Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Tangail, Bangladesh, April, 2019.
  • ‘Honorable Mention’ award - for the work on “A Laser Engraved Acrylic Device-based Microfluidic System for Low-cost, Rapid, Multiple/Multiplex and Colorimetric Antimicrobial Sensitivity Test” at International Symposium on Nanotechnology-2022 (ISN-2022), AIUB, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh, January 24, 2022.
  • Best poster presentation award – for work on “Alternative fabrication approach with low-cost and accessible setup for classical microfluidic device”, at 1st National Conference on Advances in Science and Technology, NCAST-2023 organized by Faculty of Science, BUET, Bangladesh, December 7 - 8, 2023.

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. A Bachelor thesis entitled “On-site detection of CaC2 used for artificial ripening of fruits” by Mrs. Tanzina Zahan with the Registration No. 2011431015 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on December 2017.
  • 2. A Bachelor thesis entitled “A Paper-based Microdevice for Rapid Profiling of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Through On-Device Antibiotic Susceptibility Test” by Mrs. Sumaiya with the Registration No. 2013431015 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on July 2018.
  • 3. A Bachelor thesis entitled “A Thread Based Micro-Device for Low-Cost, Simple and Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing” by Mr. Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul with the Registration No. 2013431016 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on July 2018.
  • 4. A Bachelor thesis entitled “A Paper-based Microdevice for Rapid Profiling of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Through On-Device Antibiotic Susceptibility Test” by Mr. Mahedi Hasan Ridoy with the Registration No. 2014431036 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on December 2018.
  • 5. A Master’s thesis entitled “Development of Continuous Cell Culturing Microfluidic Device Integrated with Absorbent Pump and Filter Valve for Toxicity Monitoring” by Mrs. Tanzina Zahan with the Registration No. 2016421015 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on July 2019.
  • 6. A Bachelor thesis entitled “Paper-Based Simple Microdevice for Low-cost and Rapid Drug Sensitivity Test” by Mrs. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey with the Registration No. 2015431028 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on February 2020.
  • 7. A Master’s thesis entitled “Thread-based Simple Micro-device for Low-cost, Quicker and Colorimetric Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing” by Mr. Md. Mainul Hossain Bakul with the Registration No. 2017421002 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on February 2020.
  • 8. A Master’s thesis entitled “Allele Frequency of Novel Mutations of SARS-CoV-2 NIB-1 Genome and D614G Variety In Bangladesh” by Mrs. Shrabony Akter Eva with the Registration No. 2018421023 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on December 2020.
  • 9. A Bachelor thesis entitled “A comprehensive review on FDA-EUA serological/immunological diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2” by Mr. Mehidi Hashan with the Registration No. 2016431011 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on September 2021.
  • 10. A Bachelor thesis entitled “Wearable Nucleic Acid Testing Platform- A Perspective Study for Rapid Self-Diagnosis and Surveillance of Infectious Disease” by Mr. Md. Taufiqur Mannan Khan with the Registration No. 2015431018 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on September 2021.
  • 11. A Master’s thesis entitled “A Laser Engraved Acrylic Device-based Microfluidic System for Low-cost, Rapid, Multiple and Colorimetric Antibiotic Sensitivity Test” by Mrs. Naushin Sharmin Aurchey with the Registration No. 2019421014 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on March 2022.
  • 12. A Master’s thesis entitled “Fabrication of Microfluidic Device with Low-cost Easily Accessible Material Targeting Biochemical Solution Processing” by Mrs. Fatima Rahaman with the Registration No. 2020421010 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on June 2023.
  • 13. A Bachelor thesis entitled “Low-Cost, Ease-of-Access Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices Utilizing Artificial Nail-Making Kit Targeting Biochemical Solution Processing” by Mr. Achem Habib Nomaer with the Registration No. 2018431019 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on February 2024.
  • 14. A Bachelor thesis entitled “Rapid, Easy and Cost-Effective Microfluidic Device Fabrication Technique Using Only Photolithography for Bioassay Solution Processing” by Mr. Jobayer Hossain Rafi with the Registration No. 2018431051 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on February 2024.
  • 15. A Master’s thesis entitled “Centrifugal Synthesis of Antibiotic-Encapsulated Sodium-Alginate Microspheres using Low-Cost, Simplified Droplet Generator, and Application for Antimicrobial Assay” by Mr. Sajidull Hossain Sakib with the Registration No. 2021421013 was submitted to the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SUST on November 2024.
  • 16. # On-going theses #
  • 17. Phenotypic Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing of Major Bacteria Causing Dental Caries and Cellulitis Using a Low-Cost Laser-Engraved Micro-Channeled Device, Masters by Research (M.Phil), 2025-2026.
  • 18. Characterization of the laser-engraved acrylic-based microfluidic system for low-cost, fast and multiple antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Under-graduation project, 2023-2024.
  • 19. Characterization of the Nail polish gel-based microfluidic devices targeting application in biosensing (such as in cancer diagnosis), Under-graduation project, 2024 - 2025.
  • 20. # Projects or Theses in Plan #
  • 21. • Fabrication of PDMS/silicone/paraffin-based soft robot and application in biosensing, Under-graduation project and/or Master’s thesis.
  • 22. • Multiplexed lateral flow assay for at-home testing of communicable and non-communicable diseases, Master’s thesis.
  • 23. • Development of Low-cost, Multiplexed Self-diagnostic Microdevice for Rapid and Early Detection of Cancer and COVID-19, Master’s thesis.
  • 24. • Glucometer-based nucleic acid detection targeting point-of-care disease diagnosis, Master’s thesis.
  • 25. • Glucometer-based protein detection targeting point-of-care disease diagnosis, Master’s thesis.
  • 26. • Development of screen-printed origami paper-based electrochemical sensor for screening salt-tolerant plant species, Master’s thesis.
  • 27. • Paper-based device for colorimetric detection of osmoprotectant for the screening of salt-tolerant plant species, Under-graduation project.
  • 28. • Paper-based microfluidic cell viability test for the observation of gut floral response to carcinogens, Under-graduation project.

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