Profile of Dr. Abdul Gaffar Miah

Dr. Abdul Gaffar Miah
Professor
Department of Genetics & Animal Breeding (GAB)
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: agmiah2009@gmail.com
Vice-Chancellor of RSTU, Natore
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- Higher Quality Education and Sustainable Research
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Animal Production and Reproduction, Sperm Physiology, and
Conservation of native Animal Genetic Resources
EDUCATION
- Postdoctorate (Sperm cryobiology), 2016
Shinshu University, Japan
- Postdoctorate (Sperm cryobiology), 2015
Sydney University, Australia
- Postdoctorate (Sperm Signaling pathway), 2011
Bonn University, Germany
- PhD (Reproductive Biotechnology), 2007
Shinshu University, Japan
- MS in Dairy Science (Dairy Cattle Reproduction), 1998
Bangladesh Agricultural University
- BSc in Animal Husbandry, 1993
Bangladesh Agricultural University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology UniversityDecember 12, 2015 to Present
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Physiological roles of relaxin in prefertilizing activities of spermatozoa
Read MoreMicrobial assessment of different samples of ostrich (Struthio camelus) and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of the isolated bacteria
Read MoreEffect of Selenium and Vitamin E on Development and Viability of Preimplanted Mouse Embryo
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SCHOLARSHIPS
- JSPS Invitation Fellowship, 2016
Funded by: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japanese Government
- Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, 2015
Funded by: Australian Government
- Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, 2009
Funded by: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, German Government
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship, 2004
Funded by: Japanese Government
PROJECTS
- Conservation and germplasm cryobanking of native chicken genetic resources in Bangladesh
Funded by: BANBEIS, Education Ministry, Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: ajor objectives: i) Live conservation of the native chicken genetic resources in Bangladesh and ii) To develop an Avian Germplasm Cryobank Specific objectives: iii) To improvement of cryosurvivability of the native chickens’ sperm by supplementation of natural sources of antioxidants; iv) To study the performance of native chicken genetic resources after artificial insemination (AI) with cryopreserved semen
- Dietary effect of hydroponic sprouted fodder on turkey production in Bangladesh
Funded by: NATP-2, BARC, Bangladesh
Position: Co-PI
Description: Objectives: i) To investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of hydroponic sprouted fodder on productive and reproductive performances of turkey ii) To study the economic sustainability of hydroponic sprouted fodder on turkey production in Bangladesh
- Enrichment of Research Capabilities for Postgraduate Studies on Advanced Animal Science
Funded by: HEQEP/UGC/World Bank
Position: DSPM
Description: Objectives: i) To improve the research facilities of two departments Department of Animal Science & Nutrition and Department of Genetics & Animal Breeding ii) To generate knowledge and technology through innovative and applied research in the area of animal protein resources