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Koushik Chakroborty

Lecturer

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Department of Aquatic Environment and Resource Management
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science

Phone: 01881907533
E-mail: koushik87kc@gmail.com, koushik.aerm@sau.edu.bd
Blood Group: B+

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Koushik Chakroborty is a Lecturer in the Department of Aquatic Environment and Resource Management at the Faculty of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Marine Science, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka, Bangladesh. He holds an MS in Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment and a BS in Fisheries from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU). During his MS program, he secured a perfect CGPA of 4.00 out of 4.00, and in his BS program, he attained a CGPA of 3.997 out of 4.00, consistently ranking at the top of his class. His academic journey is further highlighted by his outstanding performance in secondary and higher secondary education, where he achieved a GPA of 5.00 in both SSC and HSC examinations from Pabna Cadet College. He was nominated for the Prime Minister’s Gold Medal (2019) and received the Nagao Natural Environment Foundation Scholarship (2015-2018) and the Merit Scholarship from BSMRAU for highest CGPA during his undergraduate studies (2015-2018).

Koushik’s research focuses on aquaculture, fisheries management, and the socio-economic impacts of contemporary practices in the field. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications, including studies on fish feed additives, aquamimicry culture system, the use of seaweed and its derivatives in aquaculture, and the socio-economic conditions of fish farmers in Bangladesh. His research interests also extend to GIS and remote sensing applications, as well as fish population dynamics in open water resources. His work reflects a strong commitment to improving aquaculture practices and promoting sustainable fisheries management.

In addition to his academic and research pursuits, Koushik is actively involved in co-curricular activities, having participated in debates, cultural competitions, and leadership summits. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) and the Fisheries Alumni Association of BSMRAU. His dedication to environmental sustainability is evident through his participation in workshops and conferences on climate resilience and water sustainability.

With a solid foundation in fisheries and aquatic sciences, Koushik Chakroborty actively contributes to the academic community through teaching, research, and leadership. He is committed to nurturing creativity and critical thinking among students while promoting sustainable development. His dedication to academic excellence and his passion for advancing knowledge make him a valuable member of the academic community. For more details about his work and contributions, visit his official profile at SAU Website.

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
MS Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University 2022 Bangladesh
BS Fisheries Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University 2019 Bangladesh
HSC Science Pabna Cadet College 2014 Bangladesh
SSC Science Pabna Cadet College 2012 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Lecturer Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2023/12/19 Till date
Sl Journal Article Year Type Link
1 Biobased functional feed additives in Asian aquaculture: Trends, impacts, and future directions 2025 Journal Article Link
2 Characterization and Enzymatic Assay of Cellulase-Producing Probiotic Bacteria Isolated from Traditional Fermented Bamboo of Bangladesh 2025 Journal Article Link
3 Assessing Growth, Survival, and Physiological Responses of Gangetic Mystus (Mystus cavasius) to Incremental Salinity Levels: Implications for Aquaculture Management in a Changing Climate 2025 Journal Article Link
4 Upcycling Approaches of Invasive Suckermouth Catfish as a Control Strategy: Translating Global Practices to Bangladesh 2025 Journal Article Link
5 Characterization of extracellular protease-producing bacteria isolated from the coastal environment of Bangladesh and optimization of parameters for enzyme production 2025 Journal Article Link
6 Assessing Aquatic Plant Diversity and Management Potential in Wetlands in Northwestern and Southwestern Bangladesh 2025 Journal Article Link
7 Integrating seaweed into aquafeeds: current knowledge and future perspectives 2025 Journal Article Link
8 Aquamimicry improves the growth performance and immunity of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) in low saline ponds 2024 Journal Article Link
9 Seaweed polysaccharides: Sources, structure and biomedical applications with special emphasis on antiviral potentials 2024 Journal Article Link
10 Impact of contemporary management practices in pond fish farming on the socio-economic condition of fish farmers in north-central Bangladesh 2024 Journal Article Link
11 Fish availability, market conditions, and livelihood status of traders in a dry fish market in northern Bangladesh 2024 Journal Article Link
12 Effect of selected seaweed powder as a fish feed on growth and immune system of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) 2020 Journal Article Link
Sl Others Year Type
1 Bio-Based Feed Additives in Aquaculture: Uses and Future Prospects in Bangladesh (in Bangla: মাছচাষে জৈবভিত্তিক ফিড অ্যাডিটিভস এর ব্যবহার ও বাংলাদেশে এর সম্ভাবনা), National Fish Week 2025 Compendium (in Bangla). Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh. 160p. 2025 Others
2 Bringing out the trash bugs: A sustainable and multidimensional solution to industry effluents, Dhaka Tribune, volume 3, part 4, page 7 (https://www.dhakatribune.com/175577) 2019 Others
3 অণুজীবের মাধ্যমে বর্জ্য জল শোধন (in English: Wastewater treatment by microorganisms), World environmental Day 2019 Journal, Directorate of Environment, Bangladesh, pp. 73-74 2019 Others

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Remote sensing-based analysis of land use, land cover, and shoreline changes in Sonadia island: Impacts on ecosystem services and fishers' livelihoods R & D Project (Ministry of Science and Technology) 2025 https://most.portal.gov.bd/ On-going
Exploring the Dynamics of Phytoplankton Abundance and its Interplay with Water Quality Parameters in Clustered versus Non-Clustered Shrimp Farming Environments R & D Project (Ministry of Science and Technology) 2024 https://most.portal.gov.bd/ Completed
Isolation and characterization of bacteria from soil and water and their effect on nutrient composition of soybean meal upon solid-state fermentation (2699) National Science and Technology Fellowship 2021 https://gau.edu.bd/library/thesis/ Completed
Student Degree Year Title Role
Sadia Zaman Undergraduate Project Work 2026 Livelihood assessment of Fishermen of Arial Beel Supervisor
Maherun Nessa Undergraduate Project Work 2025 EVALUATION OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF MOKOSH BEEL IN GAZIPUR, BANGLADESH Supervisor
Sl Professional Type From To
1 General Member, Fisheries Society of Bangladesh (FSB) Professional 2026 Till date
2 Member of the Fisheries Alumni Association, BSMRAU Professional 2024 Till date
3 Member of the Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh (KIB) Professional 2020 Till date
4 Graduate Member, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) Professional 2019 Till date
Sl Achievements Type Year
1 Best Oral Presentation Award at the International Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference 2022, organized by Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) Award 2022
2 National Science and Technology Fellowship Fellowship 2019
3 2nd Runner-up in Green Genius Season 2, Green Planet Club, Independent University Bangladesh Award 2019
4 Best Debater in a session of Inter Hall Debate Competition of BSMRAU Award 2017
5 Member of Champion team in Inter Hall Debate Competition of BSMRAU Award 2017
6 Best Debater in a session of Inter Faculty Debate Competition of BSMRAU Award 2016
7 Member of Champion team in Inter Faculty Debate Competition of BSMRAU Award 2016
8 Nagao Environmental Foundation (NEF) Scholarship, Japan Scholarship 2015
Others
1 FSB-Young Fisheries Students Congress-2025| Venue: University of Dhaka, Bangladesh | Organized by: FSB, DU & BFEA | Role: Organizer and Rapporteur
2 Workshop on In-pond Raceway System (IPRS) (2025) | Venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh | Organized by: U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) | Role: Participant
3 Sustainasummit and Aqua Tech Talk (2025) | Venue: Colombo, Sri Lanka | Organized by: U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) | Role: Participant
4 National Leadership Conference by (2019) | Venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh | Organized by: World Orphan Centre (WOC) and English Olympiad | Role: Participant
5 BYLC Youth Leadership Summit (2019) | Venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh | Organized by: Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) | Role: Participant
6 Water, Water Purification and Sustainability Workshop (2019) | Venue: Kolkata, India | Organized by: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)- Kolkata | Role: Participant
7 The Fourth Annual National Conference on Urban Resilience to Climate Change (2019) | Venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh | Organized by: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) and Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) | Role: Participant and session speaker