Certification Course on Bioinformatics in Genomics and Proteomics

Professor Dr. Khondoker Moazzem Hossain is a distinguished academic, researcher, and biotechnology expert with more than three decades of experience in higher education, scientific research, and biotechnology innovation. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Daffodil International University. Prior to joining Daffodil International University, Dr. Hossain had a long and successful academic career at Khulna University, where he served as Professor (2005–2024), Associate Professor (2001–2005), and Assistant Professor (1996–2001). Earlier in his professional career, he worked as a Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (1987–1996) and also served as a Research Officer under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Government of Bangladesh. Dr. Hossain earned his PhD in Animal Biotechnology from the University of Queensland, Australia, under a prestigious World Bank Scholarship. He further completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, through the Commonwealth Scholarship Program. He obtained his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Dairy Science from Bangladesh Agricultural University. A highly accomplished researcher, Professor Hossain has published 69 research articles in renowned national and international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests span biotechnology, genetic engineering, animal biotechnology, food biotechnology, functional foods, probiotics, nutraceuticals, livestock research, and sustainable biological innovations.

Dr. Md. Nazmul Hasan is a biotechnology researcher and academic with extensive experience in molecular biology, microbiology, laboratory management, and applied biotechnology. He holds a PhD in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), one of Bangladesh's leading institutions in life science research. Before joining Daffodil International University, Dr. Hasan served as a Laboratory Manager at North East Medical College Hospital, where he was responsible for laboratory operations, quality management, and diagnostic services. He also worked as a Senior Biotechnologist at the Specialized Laboratory for COVID-19 Detection at SUST, contributing significantly to molecular diagnostics and public health initiatives during the pandemic. His professional experience further includes roles as a Scientific Officer in a USDA-funded biotechnology research project and as a Research Assistant in the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at SUST. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Microbiologist in the food industry, gaining practical expertise in quality control, microbiological analysis, and food safety.