Dr Mizanur Rahman

BSc, MSc, PhD.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr Mizanur Rahaman, an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, holds a BSc and MS in Microbiology and a PhD in microbiology and medical science from Kumamoto University, Japan. His academic journey has been marked by a prestigious stint as an American Heart Association post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, where he also served as a faculty member. Presently, he is a prominent figure at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, holding the position of Associate Professor, as well as fulfilling the roles of Student Advisor and Sports Teacher within the Department.

Dr Rahaman's administrative acumen is further evident in his involvement in policy-making at the University of Dhaka, where he serves as a Syndicate Member. His research, profoundly significant in the realm of microbiology, concentrates on antibiotic resistance, drug designing, and host-pathogen interaction analysis. His work encompasses a wide spectrum, from the discovery of new natural compounds and computational designing of novel molecules to their biological activity analysis. Dr Rahaman is especially focused on unraveling novel antibiotic resistance mechanisms and the exploration of new molecules to counter these resistances.

His expertise extends to identifying novel biomarkers for various human diseases and conducting total microbiome analysis through metagenomic analysis. His current research employs metagenomics-based tools to reveal the total microbiome of human guts, skin, and environmental samples like soil, while also exploring the dynamics of antibiotic resistance across clinical, animal, and environmental sources. In 2014, he made a notable contribution to the field with a U.S. patent application for the novel design of small molecule inhibitors against cytochrome B5 reductase 3.

Dr Rahaman's research collaborations extend to the USA and Japan, reflecting his global influence and connectivity in the field. As a principal investigator, he has led various research projects funded by both domestic and international organizations. His impressive publication record includes 35 peer-reviewed articles, and he is an active participant in scientific conferences and workshops. He has supervised numerous postgraduates and developed a versatile research team skilled in bioinformatics analysis and laboratory experiments.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Rahaman and his team have been instrumental in analyzing genetic mutations of SARS-CoV-2, contributing significantly to the understanding of the virus with at least 10 peer-reviewed publications. His leadership was crucial in developing molecular biology expertise for RT-PCR-based diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, supporting COVID-19 diagnosis efforts in Bangladesh, and playing a key role in the Dhaka University Corona Testing Laboratory.

As an advisor for the T-Booster clinical trial, Dr Rahman's extensive network and expertise have been invaluable assets, significantly contributing to the success of the business.