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Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam

Associate Professor

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Department of Biotechnology
Faculty of Agriculture

Phone: +8801912939598, +8801717387146
E-mail: rafiqul@sau.edu.bd, rafiqul@sau.edu.bd
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Md. Rafiqul Islam, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at    Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka, Bangladesh. He started his professional career as a Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology, PSTU in December 2012. His field of expertise is in Biotechnology and Plant molecular Biology (Plant-microbe interaction). He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural and in Research with a thesis on “Inheritance and Development of Molecular Markers Linked to Bacterial Fruit Blotch Resistance in Melon” from Sunchon National University, Sunchon, South Korea in February 2020. His PhD research mainly focused on the plant molecular biology (Plant-microbe interaction) specially identify the eco-friendly host resistant germplasm against pathogen (bacteria and fungus) along with development of plants as well as bacterial molecular markers. The eventual goal of his research is to develop advanced approaches and assist plant breeders for developing germplasm to improve crop adaptability and resilience under stress environmental conditions as well as improving crop yield to achieve agricultural sustainability.

Dr. Rafiqul completed his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.) with secured CGPA 3.91 out of 4.00 (securing 6th. position) in the academic year of 2002-2006. He also completed his Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at SAU and secured CGPA 3.63 out of 4.00 in the academic year of 2007-2009. He received the Golden Seed project Fellowship 2017-2020 as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) researcher under the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Republic of Korea, for pursuing PhD study at Sunchon National University, Sunchon, South Korea. He was also awarded the fellowship from the National Science and Information and Communication Technology (NSICT) for the Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding.

To achieve SDG goal 4 (Quality Education): Dr. Rafiqul committed to produce quality graduates through teaching and motivation. In addition, he has a passion to ensure quality research in agriculture and biotechnology through innovation and dissemination of new technologies to the researcher’s and farmer’s door.

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
PhD Plant Molecular biology Sunchon National University 2020 South Korea
MS Genetic diversity Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2010 Bangladesh
BScAg(Hons.) Agriculture Patuakhali Science and Technology University 2007 Bangladesh
HSC Science Adhyapak Abdul majid College, Cumilla 2001 Bangladesh
SSC Science Mathabhanga Bhairab High School, Cumilla 1999 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Assistant Provost Sher-e-Bangla Hall, Patuakhali Science and Technology University Patuakhali August 2014 February 2017
Chairman Department of Biotechnology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka 2022/12/24 Till Date
Associate Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka 2021/07/07 Till Date
Assistant Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka 2018/12/27 2021/07/06
Assistant Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University Patuakhali 2014/07/07 2018/12/26
Lecturer Patuakhali Science and Technology University Patuakhali 2012/12/04 2014/07/06
Sl Journal Article Year Type Link
1 Nazmun Nahar, Khadiza Khatun, Nazmul Alam Khan, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mossammot Moriom, Nusrat Jahan, Shamim Akram and Muhammad Maruf Husain. Multivariate Analysis of Growth and Yield Traits of Aman Rice Genotypes in Barishal Region of Bangladesh. Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. 11(3). 2024 Journal Article Link
2 Rafiqul Islam, Khadiza Khatun, Salma Akter, Mokaram Hanifa Koly, Kazi Meftahul Jannat and Nazmun Naher. Morphological and molecular genetic diversity of exotic melon germplasm. J. Agric. Biotech. Sustain. Dev. 16(1), pp. 10-16 2024 Journal Article Link
3 Sayed Mashequl Bari, Md Isrfil Hossen, Md Rafiqul Islam, and Md Mostofa Uddin Helal. Genome-wide identification and characterization of interleukin-18 gene family in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). J avd Biotechnol Exp Ther. 7(2): 275-289. 2024 Journal Article Link
4 Mokaram Hanifa Koly, Md. Ekramul Hoque, Khadiza Khatun, Kazi Meftahul Jannat and Md. Rafiqul Islam. Role of phytohormone on in vitro regeneration of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]. J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discv. 8: 92-99 2023 Journal Article Link
5 Md. Mainul Islam, Rashad Khadiza Khatun, Ireen Nahar, Md. Rafiqul Islam. Production Potential of Solanaceous Vegetables in Hydroponic System. IJIR. 7: 33-36. 2022 Journal Article Link
6 Mi-Young Chung Khadiza Khatun, Arif Hasan Khan Robin, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Subroto Das Jyoti, Do-Jin Lee, Chang Kil Kim. Genome-wide analysis of Solanum lycopersicum L. cyclophilins. J. Plant Biotechnol. 49(1): 15-29. 2022 Journal Article Link
7 Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mohammad Rashed Hossain, Denison Michael Immanuel Jesse, Hee-Jeong Jung, Hoy-Taek Kim, Jong-In Park and Ill-Sup Nou. Characterization, Identification and Expression Profiling of Genome-Wide R-Genes in Melon and Their Putative Roles in Bacterial Fruit Blotch Resistance. BMC Gent. 21:80. 2020 Journal Article Link
8 Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mohammad Rashed Hossain, Denison Michael Immanuel Jesse, Hee-Jeong Jung, Hoy-Taek Kim, Jong-In Park and Ill-Sup Nou. Development of Molecular Marker Linked with Bacterial Fruit Blotch Resistance in Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Genes. 11(2), 220. 2020 Journal Article Link
9 Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mohammad Rashed Hossain, Hoy-Taek Kim, Ujjal Kumar Nath, Md. Abuyusuf, Hee-Jeong Jung, Jong-In Park and Ill-Sup Nou. Molecular characterization of Acidovorax citrulli strain NIHHS15 280 causing bacterial fruit blotch disease in Korea and screening of resistance sources in melon. Hortic Environ Biote. 61(1); 115–126. 2019 Journal Article Link
10 Md. Rafiqul Islam, Mohammad Rashed Hossain, Hoy-Taek Kim, Denison Michael Immanuel Jesse, Md. Abuyusuf, Hee-Jeong Jung, Jong-In Park and Ill-Sup Nou. Development of Molecular Markers for Detection of Acidovorax citrulli Strains Causing Bacterial Fruit Blotch Disease in Melon. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 20(11), 2715. 2019 Journal Article Link
11 Md. Abuyusuf, Ujjal Kumar Nath, Hoy-Taek Kim, Md. Rafiqul Islam, 9. Md. Abuyusuf, Ujjal Kumar Nath, Hoy-Taek Kim, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Jong-In Park and Ill-Sup Nou. Molecular markers based on sequence variation in BoFLC1.C9 for characterizing early- and late-flowering cabbage genotypes. BMC Genetics. 20:42. 2019 Journal Article Link
12 Md. Abuyusuf, Arif Hasan Khan Robin, Hoy-Taek Kim, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Jong-In Park and Ill-Sup Nou. Altered Glucosinolate Profiles and Expression of Glucosinolate Biosynthesis Genes in Ringspot-Resistant and Susceptible Cabbage Lines. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 19(9), 2833. 2018 Journal Article Link
13 Akter, M., S. Akter, M. R. Islam, K. Parvin. Study on Host Preference of Rice Weevil on Selected Grains. Int. J. Bio Res. 21(1):1-5 2016 Journal Article Link
14 Akter, S., M. Akter, M.R. Islam and R. Amin. Effect of Some Promising Insecticides on Ladybird Beetle in Mustard Aphid under Field and Laboratory Condition. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 12(7): 08-13. 2016 Journal Article Link
15 Akter, S., R. Ali, M. Akter and M.R. Islam. Mass Rearing of Trichogramma Evanescens West wood Egg Parasitoid of Lepidopterous Insect Pests. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 2016, 12(8): 08-15. 2016 Journal Article Link
16 12. Husna, A., Maih, M. A., Begum, S., Shilpi, S. Z. and Islam, M. R. Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Co-Efficient Analysis Based On Vegetative Characters in Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria L.). Advance in Agriculture and Biology. 2 (1): 8-12. 2014 Journal Article Link
17 Lipu, A. M. Z. H., Shamsuddoha, A. T. M., Mondal, R., and and Md. Rafiqul Islam. Effect of Nitrogen on Morphological Characters in Five Genotypes of Mustard. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences. 6-12: 856-860. 2013 Journal Article Link
18 Chowdhury, M.T.I, Razzaque, M.A., Nasim Sultana, Mustafiz, S.S.B., Shakila Akter, Ayesha Akter and Md. Rafiqul Islam. Chlorinated Pesticide Residue Status in Some Winter Vegetables. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences. 6-11: 667-675 2013 Journal Article Link
19 Hossain, M.Z., Hassan, M.K., Hasan, G.N. and Islam, M.R. Effects of modified atmosphere packaging and low temperatures on the physico-chemical changes and shelf - life of Banana. Academic journal of Plant Sciences. 6 (1): 19-31. 2013 Journal Article Link
20 Syed, M. A., Islam, M. R., Hossain, M. S., Alam, M. m. and Amin, M. N. Genetic divergence in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Bangladesh journal of agricultural Research. 37 (1): 129-136. 2012 Journal Article Link
21 Hossain, M. D., Bhuiyan, M. S. R., Talukder, K. H., Islam, M. R. and Syed M. A. Study on vegetative Propagating materials, flower characteristics and production of true seed through crossing among the different Gladiolus genotypes. Advances in Biological Research. 6 (2): 52-58. 2012 Journal Article Link
22 Syed, M. A., M. R. Islam, M. S. Hossain, M. M. Alam, and M. N. Amin. Genetic divergence in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Bangladesh journal of agricultural Research. 37 (1): 129-136. 2012 Journal Article Link
23 Mahmud, M. A. A., Syed, M. A., Rahman, M. Mamunur, Islam, M. R. and Husna, A. Genetic Divergence in 58 Advanced Lines of Brassica rapa. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International. 2 (5). 209-214 2011 Journal Article Link
24 Husna, A., Mahmud, F., Islam, M. R. and Mahmud, M. A. A. Genetic Variability, Correlation and Path Co-Efficient Analysis in Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.). Advances in Biological Research. 5 (6): 323-327. 2011 Journal Article Link
25 Rahman, M. Mamunur, Rasul,M. G, Bashar, M. K, Syed, M. A. and Islam, M. R. Parent Selection for Transplanted Aman Rice Breeding by Morphological, Physiological and Molecular Diversity Analysis. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International. 2 (1): 26-28. 2011 Journal Article Link
26 Islam, M. R., Hossain, M. S., Bhuiyan, M. S. R., Hasan, G. N. and Syed, A. Multivariate Analysis of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research. 10, 5 (2): 86-90. 2010 Journal Article Link
27 Islam, M. R., Hossain, M. S., Bhuiyan, M. S. R., Husna, A. and Syed, M. A. Genetic Variability and Path-Coefficient Analysis of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.). International Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 1 (3): 53-57. 2009 Journal Article Link
28 Alam, M. M., Ali, M. H., Hasanuzzaman, M., Nahar, K. and Islam, M. R. Dry Matter Partitioning in Hybrid and Inbred Rice Varieties under Variable Doses of Phosphorus. International Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 1 (1): 10-19. 2009 Journal Article Link
29 Hassanuzzaman, M., Nahar, K., Alam, M. M., Hossain, M. Z. and Islam, M. R. Response of Transplanted Rice to Different Application Methods of Urea Fertilizer. International Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 1 (1): 01-05. 2009 Journal Article Link

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Strengthening Research Capabilities of Postgraduates Programs in Genetics and Plant Breeding of Patuakhali Science and Technology University HEQEP, World Bank, Bangladesh 2014 Completed
Effect of Growth Regulator on Plantlet Regeneration of Potato Through Meristem Culture Technique Patuakhali Science and Technology University 2015 Completed
Molecular Screening for identifying bacterial blight (BB) resistant rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm to enhance food security in Bangladesh National Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh 2021 Completed
Morphological and Molecular Genetic Diversity of Exotic Muskmelon Germplasm Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University research system 2022 Completed
Molecular screening of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) genotypes in response to major diseases (Clubroot, Blackleg, and Black rot) University Grant Commission, Bangladesh 2021 On-going
Screening of tomato germplasm through molecular markers for identifying tomato yellow leaf curl virus resistance Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University research system 2023 On-going
Student Degree Year Title Role
Zinat Ara Eakut MS in Biotechnology 2023 Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) plantlet regeneration potentiality in readymade media and newly developed plant tissue culture media Co-Supervisor
Kazi Meftahul Jannat MS in Biotechnology 2022 Genetic diversity analysis and molecular screening of rice (Oryza sativa l.) by markers for bacterial leaf blight Supervisor
Mst. Saumik Afroz Era MS in Animal Science 2022 Bioinformatics analysis of candidate Genes for bovine milk traits Co-Supervisor
Tamanna Tawfiq MS in Biotechnology 2022 DNA fingerprinting and molecular diversity of Mung bean (vigna radiata (l.) R. Wilczek) germplasm Co-Supervisor
Mokaram Hanifa Koly MS in Biotechnology 2021 In vitro regeneration of tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] Supervisor
Sl Professional Type From To
1 Bangladesh Association for Plant Tissue Culture (BAPTC), Bangladesh Professional 2018 Till date
2 National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), Bangladesh Professional 2018 Till date
3 Korean Horticultural Society, South Korea Professional 2017 Till date
4 Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh(PBGSB), Bangladesh Professional 2009 Till date
5 Krishibid institution of Bangladesh (KIB), Bangladesh Professional 2008 Till date
Sl Achievements Type Year
1 Golden Seed project (Grant No. 213007-05-2,3,4-CG100) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Republic of Korea, Fellowship 2017-2020 was awarded as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) researcher. Scholarship 2017
2 Awarded NSICT fellowship 2008-2009 for MS research work. Eleven (11) month’s NSICT (National Science and Information and Communication Technology) Fellowship was awarded by the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Government of Bangladesh. Fellowship 2008
Others
1 Participated Biotechnology Outreach Conference in July 2022
2 Participated in the Biotechnology Policy and Regulatory Framework held on February 16, 2022.
3 Participated in the Biotechnology Policy and Regulatory Framework held on February 16, 2022.
4 Poster presentation at Annual Conference of Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology, December 2022.
5 Poster presentation at Bangladesh Seed Congress, 2023, 11-13 February 2023.
6 Oral presentation on the 10th. International Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology Conference, 11-13 March 2023.
7 Participated in 23rd. Science Council of Asia Conference, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences National Science & Technology Complex, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh, 30 November-02 December 2024

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