Prof. Dr. Md. Sazedul Hoque

Professor & Dean, Faculty of Fisheries

Prof. Dr. Md. Sazedul Hoque

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.

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Education & Career

From Bangladesh Agricultural University to the global research stage

B.Sc Fisheries (Hons.)
2004 – 2005
Bangladesh Agricultural University
1st Class · Fisheries
M.Sc Fisheries Technology
2006 – 2007
Bangladesh Agricultural University
CGPA 3.92/4.00 · Thesis: fish sausage & fish ball from low-cost marine fish
2011 Asst. Professor
2015 Dept. Chairman
2017 Assoc. Professor
2021 Professor
2025 Dean, Faculty of Fisheries

All positions at Patuakhali Science and Technology University · Dept. of Fisheries Technology

Research Interests

Nine domains shaping safer, more sustainable coastal food systems

Seafood Processing & Quality Control

Developing scientifically grounded methods to ensure the quality and safety of fish and fishery products from catch to consumer.

Seafood Safety

Quantitative risk assessment of chemical hazards — formalin, pesticides, heavy metals, and microplastics — in fish and fishery products.

Value-added Seafood Product Development

Creating nutritious, market-ready fishery products — fish powder, soup mixes, fish balls, and surimi — for coastal livelihoods.

Post-harvest Quality & Value-chain Analysis

Identifying and reducing post-harvest losses across fish supply chains in artisanal and commercial fisheries of Bangladesh.

Biodegradable Packaging from Seafood Waste

Transforming cuttlefish gelatin and seafood processing by-products into sustainable, functional biodegradable packaging films.

Marine Plastic Pollution & Conservation

Quantifying ghost gear, abandoned fishing equipment, and microplastics across the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh's coastal waters.

Occupational Health & Safety of Small-Scale Fishers

Improving safety at sea, reducing occupational fatalities, and strengthening livelihoods in coastal fishing communities.

Capacity Building of Coastal Communities

Empowering coastal fishers through training, technology adoption, and knowledge transfer for improved resilience and food security.

Climate Change Impact on Coastal Communities

Assessing how climate variability reshapes small-scale fisheries, aquaculture, and food security along coastal Bangladesh.

Featured Active Projects

4 ongoing research projects with international funders

International Funds for Fishing Safety / FISH Platform · UK

Safer Lives at Sea

Improving occupational health and safety outcomes for small-scale marine fishers in coastal Bangladesh through evidence-based safety interventions and community engagement.

Principal Investigator Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
BAS-USDA Program

Quality Dried Fish & Fish Powder for Nutritional Improvement

Developing quality dried fish and fish powder to address nutritional deficiencies among pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants in coastal Bangladesh.

Principal Investigator Jul 2024 – Jun 2026
World Bank / SCMFP

Improving Fish Value-Chain in Artisanal Marine Fisheries

Reducing post-harvest and nutritional losses through targeted technological interventions across artisanal marine fisheries supply chains in Bangladesh.

Co-Principal Investigator Mar 2024 – Feb 2025 (Extended)
DANIDA · Denmark

ECOPRAWN — Climate-Friendly Prawn Farming in Bangladesh

A collaborative initiative between PSTU, BAU, and the University of Copenhagen developing climate-resilient aquaculture strategies for prawn farming in coastal Bangladesh.

Collaborative PI Apr 2022 – May 2026

Recent Publications

65 peer-reviewed publications · 63 conference proceedings · Google Scholar h-index: 19

2026Q1IF 4.6
Development of fish powder from marine whole fish and minced flesh: Nutritional assessment and application in soup mix formulation
Hoque, M.S., Hasan, M.M., Ghosh, S., Safa, M.S., Hasan, M.R., Chakma, S., Islam, M.M., and Sriket, C.
Powder Technology
2024Q1IF 4.9
Occurrence, characteristics and distribution of microplastics in commercial marine fishes of the Bay of Bengal
Mondal, P., Hoque, M.S.*, Rahman, M.A., Hasan, M.M., Chakma, S., Islam, M.S. and Shahjahan, M.
Marine Pollution Bulletin
2023Q1IF 6.1
Dried fish more prone to microplastics contamination over fresh fish – Higher potential of trophic transfer to human body
Hasan, J., Dristy, E.Y., Anjumanara, Mondal, P., Hoque, M.S., Sumon, A.H., Hossain, M.A.R. and Shahjahan, M.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
2023Q1IF 3.7
The human cost of global fishing
Willis, S., Bygvraa, D.A., Hoque, M.S., Klein, E.S., Kucukyildiz, C., Westwood-Booth, J. and Holliday, E.
Marine Policy
2022Q1IF 5.9
Bacterial composition associated with different traditions of salted and dried fish across countries
Bahrndorff, S., Menanteau-Ledouble, S., Stidsborg, S., Jørgensen, N.O.G., Hoque, M.S. and Nielsen, J.L.
Food Bioscience

Awards & Recognition

Five Best Oral Presentation Awards at national and international conferences

Jan 2023

Best Oral Presentation Award

Nutritional Expo & Allied Public Health Conference 2022

NPI University of Bangladesh, BARC & HNO · Dhaka, Bangladesh

May 2022

Best Oral Presentation Award

9th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2022

Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dec 2019

Best Oral Presentation Award

1st Fisheries Society of Bangladesh (FSB) Biennial Conference 2019

Bangladesh Agricultural University · Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Apr 2019

Best Oral Presentation Award

1st International Conference on Sustainable Fisheries (ICSF) 2019

Sylhet Agricultural University · Sylhet, Bangladesh

Mar 2019

Best Oral Presentation Award

8th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2019

Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) · Dhaka, Bangladesh

International Reach

Research collaborations spanning four continents and 14+ countries

14+ Countries Visited
9+ Partner Institutions
15+ Fellowships Received
26 Students Supervised

Contact

Open to international research collaborations, visiting scholar programs, and academic inquiries

Email sazedul.fst@pstu.ac.bd
Mobile (+88) 01716-244719
Institution Department of Fisheries Technology, Faculty of Fisheries
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Dumki-8602, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
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