My Journey into Microbiology Research
Decoding the Microbial World for Public Health
Growing up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, I witnessed firsthand how waterborne diseases and antibiotic-resistant infections disproportionately affect communities with limited access to diagnostic infrastructure. This sparked my determination to understand pathogens at the molecular level and develop tools that bring reliable detection to where it is needed most.
As a microbiology student at BRAC University, I found my calling at the intersection of wet-lab experimentation and computational analysis. From culturing Legionella pneumophila on selective media to performing 16S rRNA sequencing analysis with QIIME2, I discovered that combining traditional microbiology with bioinformatics and genomics opens powerful new avenues for pathogen surveillance and antimicrobial resistance tracking.
My research now spans molecular diagnostics, probiotic mechanisms, and environmental microbiology. Whether I am conducting PRISMA-guided systematic reviews of 180+ probiotic studies, building predictive models for antibiotic resistance, or mapping Legionella contamination hotspots in urban water systems, my goal remains the same: translating microbial science into actionable public health solutions.
My Mission
I am dedicated to advancing molecular diagnostics and microbial genomics to improve the detection and surveillance of waterborne and clinically relevant pathogens. My research bridges wet-lab microbiology, bioinformatics, and data science to develop reproducible, evidence-based approaches for public health challenges.
Through PCR-based pathogen detection, microbiome analysis pipelines, systematic reviews, and predictive modeling for antimicrobial resistance, I work to strengthen global health surveillance and make diagnostic tools more accessible to underserved communities.
My Microbiology Research Journey
Molecular Diagnostics
From PCR optimization and primer design to dnaJ gene-based identification of Legionella pneumophila, I develop and refine molecular tools for accurate pathogen detection in environmental and clinical samples.
Bioinformatics & Genomics
Leveraging 16S rRNA analysis with QIIME2, BLAST, and phylogenetic tools alongside Python and R to analyze microbial communities, track diversity patterns, and build reproducible data pipelines.
Public Health Impact
Committed to translating laboratory findings into real-world solutions, from community water safety programs to AMR surveillance models that inform hospital infection control strategies.
