Professor & Dean, Faculty of Fisheries
Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
Advancing seafood safety science, marine plastic pollution research, and fisheries safety — from the Bay of Bengal to the global stage.
From Bangladesh Agricultural University to the global research stage
All positions at Patuakhali Science and Technology University · Dept. of Fisheries Technology
Nine domains shaping safer, more sustainable coastal food systems
Developing scientifically grounded methods to ensure the quality and safety of fish and fishery products from catch to consumer.
Quantitative risk assessment of chemical hazards — formalin, pesticides, heavy metals, and microplastics — in fish and fishery products.
Creating nutritious, market-ready fishery products — fish powder, soup mixes, fish balls, and surimi — for coastal livelihoods.
Identifying and reducing post-harvest losses across fish supply chains in artisanal and commercial fisheries of Bangladesh.
Transforming cuttlefish gelatin and seafood processing by-products into sustainable, functional biodegradable packaging films.
Quantifying ghost gear, abandoned fishing equipment, and microplastics across the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh's coastal waters.
Improving safety at sea, reducing occupational fatalities, and strengthening livelihoods in coastal fishing communities.
Empowering coastal fishers through training, technology adoption, and knowledge transfer for improved resilience and food security.
Assessing how climate variability reshapes small-scale fisheries, aquaculture, and food security along coastal Bangladesh.
Research aligned with the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development
Livelihood improvement of coastal fishing communities through value-added fish products, fish powder, and income-generating technologies.
Quality dried fish and nutrient-enriched fish powder for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants in coastal Bangladesh.
Quantitative risk assessment of chemical hazards — formalin, pesticides, heavy metals, and microplastics — in seafood.
Occupational health and safety interventions for small-scale fishers, reducing fatalities and improving working conditions at sea.
Post-harvest loss reduction, seafood waste valorisation, biodegradable packaging from cuttlefish gelatin, and value-chain optimisation.
Assessing climate variability impacts on small-scale fisheries, aquaculture, and food security in coastal Bangladesh.
Quantifying ghost gear, abandoned fishing equipment, and microplastics across the Bay of Bengal for marine conservation.
Spanning four continents with FAO, WorldFish, DANIDA, Ghent University, University of Copenhagen, and the FISH Safety Foundation.
4 ongoing research projects with international funders
Improving occupational health and safety outcomes for small-scale marine fishers in coastal Bangladesh through evidence-based safety interventions and community engagement.
Developing quality dried fish and fish powder to address nutritional deficiencies among pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants in coastal Bangladesh.
Reducing post-harvest and nutritional losses through targeted technological interventions across artisanal marine fisheries supply chains in Bangladesh.
A collaborative initiative between PSTU, BAU, and the University of Copenhagen developing climate-resilient aquaculture strategies for prawn farming in coastal Bangladesh.
65 peer-reviewed publications · 63 conference proceedings · Google Scholar h-index: 19
Research collaborations spanning four continents and 14+ countries
Mentoring the next generation of fisheries scientists
Microplastic contamination in dried fish products from coastal regions of Bangladesh
Quality assessment of fermented shrimp paste and its market potential in southern Bangladesh
Development of biodegradable films from fish processing waste for food packaging applications
Occurrence and characteristics of microplastics in commercial marine fishes of the Bay of Bengal
Heavy metal bioaccumulation and human health risk assessment in shellfish from coastal Bangladesh
Formulation and nutritional evaluation of fish powder-based soup mix for vulnerable communities
Five Best Oral Presentation Awards at national and international conferences
Nutritional Expo & Allied Public Health Conference 2022
NPI University of Bangladesh, BARC & HNO · Dhaka, Bangladesh
9th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2022
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) · Dhaka, Bangladesh
1st Fisheries Society of Bangladesh (FSB) Biennial Conference 2019
Bangladesh Agricultural University · Mymensingh, Bangladesh
1st International Conference on Sustainable Fisheries (ICSF) 2019
Sylhet Agricultural University · Sylhet, Bangladesh
8th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2019
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Open to international research collaborations, visiting scholar programs, and academic inquiries