Shahina Akter| Bioinformatics Award | Women Researcher Award

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Dr.Shahina Akter|Bioinformatics Award | Women Researcher Award

Dr.Shahina Akter ,Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,Bangladesh

Dr. Shahina Akter is a prominent figure in the scientific community of Bangladesh, affiliated with the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR). With a profound commitment to advancing scientific research and development, Dr. Akter has contributed significantly to various fields, particularly in the realms of industrial innovation and technology. Her expertise spans across multiple domains, including materials science, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability.

Professional Profiles:

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Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology

    Microbiology Department, Dhaka University, 2018,Result Award Achieved: 31 October 2018

  • M.S. in Biotechnology

    Botany Department, Dhaka University, 2001 (held in 2005),Grade: A

  • B.Sc. in Biotechnology

    Botany Department, Dhaka University, 2000 (held in 2003),Grade: A

  • H.S.C. (Science)

    Govt. Begum Badrunnesa Mohila College, 1995,Percentage: 76.10%

  • S.S.C. (Science)

    Dhanmondi Government Girl’s High School, 1993,Percentage: 76.90%

 

Professional Experience:

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR)

Duration: 11 June 2006 to present,Current Position: Principal Scientific Officer from 2019 to present,Senior Scientific Officer at BCSIR from 2011 to 2019,Scientific Officer at BCSIR from 2006 to 20011,More than 17 years of working experience on Molecular Biology,Specialization in Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Cytogenetics, Plant Tissue Culture, Animal Harvesting and Cell Culture Techniques, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics.

Job Responsibilities:

Experiment design, execution, and analysis,Liaising and coordinating with the research team for R&D,Writing and editing scientific manuscripts, reports, presentations,Applying for grants, monitoring, evaluation, and report submission,Supervising and providing technical advice to junior lab members and thesis students,Problem recognition, analysis, and solution.

Awards and Recognition:

  • RTFDCS Fellowship from CCSTDS, Chennai, India
  • Bangabandhu Fellowship on Science and Technology

Publications:

  1. Nahian, M., Shahab, M., Mazumder, L. S Akter et al. In silico design of an epitope-based vaccine against PspC in Streptococcus pneumoniae using reverse vaccinology. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 21, 166 (2023). Link
  2. Azam S, Sayem M, Khan S, Martini C, Sarkar MH, Akter S, Goswami B, Sinha SQ, Husain Z. SARS-CoV-2 testing and its role in understanding the evolving landscape of the pandemic in Bangladesh. J Biosci. 2023;48:55. PMID: 38088377.
  3. Sanchita Saha, G M Al Amin, Md Salim Khan, Barna Goswami, Farhana Afroz, Md Ahashan Habib, Akter S, Tanjina Akhtar Banu. “Assessment of antibacterial activity and cytotoxic effects of in vitro and in vivo plant parts of a medicinal plant Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr.” Heliyon (SCIE and Scopus Indexed Q1 Journal, IF: 4.), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22954
  4. da Silva, M.K.; Campos, D.M.d.O.; Akash, S.; Akter, S.; Yee, L.C.; Fulco, U.L.; Oliveira, J.I.N. Advances of Reverse Vaccinology for mRNA Vaccine Design against SARS-CoV-2: A Review of Methods and Tools. Viruses 2023, 15, 2130. Link
  5. Goswami B, Sarkar MH, Akter S, Banu TA, et al. Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variant of interest B.1.525 (Eta) in Bangladesh. Biologicals 84 (2023). Link
  6. Sarkar MH, Naser SR, Chowdhury SF, Khan S, Habib A, Akter S, Banu TA et al. M gene targeted qRT‑PCR approach for SARS‑CoV‑2 virus detection. Scientific Reports, (2023) 13:16659, Link
  7. Akter, S*, Oliveira, JI, Barton, C, Sarkar, MH, Shahab, M, Banu, TA, Goswami, B, Osman, E, Uzzaman, MS, Nafisa, T, Molla, MA, Yeasmin, M, Farzana, M, Habib, A, Shaikh, AA, & Khan, S. (2023). Spike protein mutations and structural insights of pangolin lineage B.1.1.25 with implications for viral pathogenicity and ACE2 binding affinity. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 1-19. Link
  8. Shahab M, Akter S*, Sarkar MH, Banu TA, Goswami B, Chowdhury SF, Naser SR, Habib A, Shaikh AA, Saki M, Zheng G, & Khan S. (2023). Computational design of medicinal compounds to inhibit RBD-hACE2 interaction in Omicron variant: Unveiling a vulnerable target site. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 40 (2023) 101281. Link
  9. Sarkar MH, Rahman S, Islam R, Rahman A, Islam S, Banu TA, Akter S, Goswami B, Khan S, et al. Comparative Phylogenetic Analysis and Transcriptomic Profiling of Dengue (DENV3 genotype I) Outbreak in 2021 in Bangladesh. Virology Journal (2023) 20:127. doi.org/10.1186/s12985-023-02030-1
  10. Mazumder L, Shahab M, Islam S, Begum M, Nobre J I O, Begum S, and Akter S. An immunoinformatics approach to epitope‑based vaccine design against PspA in Streptococcus pneumoniae. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (2023) 21:57. Link
  11. Banu TA, Akter S, Akter S, Goswami B, Mollaka SR, Momtaz N, Habib A, Amin G, Khan S. Effects of light intensity on in vitro regeneration of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, Bacopa Monnieri L. and Solanum tuberosum. Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(1): 53-60, 2023 (March). DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v52i1.65232
  12. Mahmud, A.S.M., Seers, C.A., Shaikh, Md. Ahashan Habib, Akter S et al. A multicenter study reveals dysbiosis in the microbial co-infection and antimicrobial resistance gene profile in the nasopharynx of COVID-19 patients. Sci Rep 13, 4122 (2023). Link
  13. Etminani F, Etminani A, X Hasson SO, Kareem Judi H, Akter S, Saki M. (2023). In silico study of inhibition effects of phytocompounds from four medicinal plants against the Staphylococcus aureus β-lactamase. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. 37, 2023, 101186. Link
  14. Hoque MN, Rahman MS, Sarkar M.MH, Habib MA, Akter S, Banu TA, et al. (2023). Transcriptome analysis reveals increased abundance and diversity of opportunistic fungal pathogens in nasopharyngeal tract of COVID-19 patients. PLoS ONE 18(1): e0278134. [Link](https://doi. org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278134)
  15. Farooq U; Akter S; Qureshi AQ; Hayaa M. A; Farzana M; Shahab M et al. Arbutin Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Its Catalytic Activity against Different Organic Dyes. Catalysts 2022, Volume 12, Issue 12, 1602

Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr .Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr.Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar,Majmaah University,Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar is a distinguished academic affiliated with Majmaah University. With expertise in [mention area of expertise, e.g., computer science, literature, etc.], he has made significant contributions to both research and education. Dr. Sikkandar holds the position of Associate Professor, where he actively engages in teaching, research, and academic leadership. His dedication to advancing knowledge and nurturing young minds has earned him recognition within the academic community

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Qualification:

Graduated from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras with a Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering.Holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the same institute.Completed Bachelor’s in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, India.

Professional Experience:

Currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Equipment Technology at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia.Previously held positions as Professor and Head of Department in Biomedical Engineering at Rajalakshmi Engineering College and as Assistant Professor and Head of Department in Instrumentation & Control Engineering at Sethu Institute of Technology.

Research Contributions:

Dr. Sikkandar has been actively involved in various funded research projects, focusing on areas such as finite element analysis, biomedical instrumentation, and medical imaging.Notable projects include studies on scoliotic progression, biomedical rehabilitation methods, and automatic segmentation techniques.

Professional Memberships and Awards :

Holds senior memberships in prestigious societies such as the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.Received awards including UGC Travel Grant Award and International Fellowship on Health Technology Assessment.

Publications:

1.Hidden Markov Model based Predicting of Alzheimer’s Disease with graph cut segmentation using MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)Sikkandar, M.Y., Begum, S.S., Algamdi, M.S., …Almutairi, A.F., Almutairi, M.S.^This link is disabled., 2024, 46(2), pp. 4277–4289

2.Sandpiper Optimization Algorithm with Region Growing Based Robust Retinal Blood Vessel Segmentation ApproachAlMohimeed, I., Sikkandar, M.Y., Mohanarathinam, A., …Karim, F.K., Mostafa, S.MThis link is disabled., 2024

3.Optimal Deep Learning-Based Recognition Model for EEG Enabled Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Motor-ImageryRajalakshmi, S., Almohimeed, I., Sikkandar, M.Y., Sabarunisha Begum, S.This link is disabled., 2023, 23(6), pp. 248–253

4.Employing Deep-Learning Approach for the Early Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment Transitions through the Analysis of Digital Biomarkers
5.Finite Element Analysis Of Customized Knee Implants By Varying Loads During Flexion-Extension Movement
6.Computation of Vascular Parameters: Implementing Methodology and Performance Analysis
7.Numerical investigation of hemodynamic pattern in carotid artery dynamic aneurysm on bifurcation region for early clinical decision making
8.Diabetic Foot Assessment and Care: Barriers and Facilitators in a Cross-Sectional Study in Bangalore, India