1. Ph.D. in Plant Genetic Engineering (1996)
• Institution: Plant Molecular & Cellular Genetic Division (PMCG), Bose Institute, Kolkata, University of Kolkata, India
• Thesis Title:Introgression of desirable attributes in widely related Crucifers into Brassica juncea through protoplast fusion.
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Botany (1988)
• Institution: University of Dhaka
• Result: First Class
• Thesis Title:In-vitro clonal propagation of Banana and Plantain of Bangladesh through shoot tip culture.
3. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons) in Botany (1986)
   Institution: University of Dhaka

• UNDP/UNITAR/KIWC Training on Biodiversity and Climate Change (Japan, 2008)
• Value Chain Development Training (ICIMOD, Nepal, 2007)
• Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Gender in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Program (Kathmandu, Nepal, 2007)
• DNA-based marker technologies training (TATA Energy Research Institute, India, 2000)
• Regional Training on Environmental Biotechnology (UNESCO, India, 1999)
• Herbarium Techniques & Plant Database Management (UNESCO, India, 1999)
• Special Training on Tissue Culture (Kasetsart University, Thailand, 1998)
• Training on Writing for Change (IDRC, Canada, 2001)

• Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
• Plant Molecular Biology
• Plant Genetic Transformation
• Enzymology
• Plant Biochemistry
• Molecular Genetics

• In vitro Propagation of Oncidium taka, ‘S. M. Mahbubur Rahman,’Md. Shahidul Islam, ‘Palsash Kumar Sen and ‘Ferdousi Beguim ‘Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Biotechnology 4 (3):225-229, 2005-10-22, ISSN 1682-296X
  2005 Asian Network for Scientific Information
• A popular science-based book called, ‘Ami Keno Baba Mayer Moto (Why am I like my parents?) – A story of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology’, written by Ferdousi Begum Ph.D. in Bangla, published by Hakkani Publishers in 2005 on the occasion of National Science and Technology Literature Year.
• Ferdousi Begum, S. Paul, N. Bag, S. K. Sen (1995). Somatic Hybrids through Protoplast Fusion between Brassica juncea and Diplotaxis harra, and their Backcross Progenies. Plant Molecular and Cellular Genetics and Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Bose Institute. An International Journal of Plant Breeding Research: Theoretical and Applied Genetics (TAG)-(1995) 91:1167-1172 Springer-Verlag, Germany, 1995.
• Krishi Banayan O Jibo Boichitra (Agro-forestry & Biodiversity), a two Credit Course book for Diploma in Agriculture Program, written by Dr. Farid Uddin Ahmed, Dr. Ferdousi Begum, Md. Abdul Karim, edited by Dr. Md. Motiar Rahman, Published by Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh, First edition: August 1997.
• In vitro propagation of emetic nut Randia dumetorum (Lamb.). Dr. Ferdousi Begum. (debtec@gmail.com), Kazi Mohammad Didarul Islam (didar950718@yahoo.com) Rathindra Nath Paul (rathin04bt@yahoo.com), Masfique Mehedi (masfique@hotmail.com) & Shyamole Rani. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2000, New Delhi, India.
• In vitro propagation of Vanda pteris through axillary Bud Derived Protocorm Culture. Dr. Ferdousi Begum, R.N. Paul, D. Islam, M. Mehedi, S.R. Mondal. Short Communication. “Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension” (Short Communication), 2004
• Editor of the Handbook of Commercially Important 20 Medicinal Plants in Bangladesh published by DEBTEC, February 2002.
• Biotechnology for Development Proceeding of the Seminar on Research and Application of Biotechnology in Bangladesh published by DEBTEC and Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh, 23rd August 1999.

Research Interests:

• Seed production through selection and tissue culture
• Climate change adaptation & mitigation
• Conservation of medicinal plants
• DNA fingerprinting of indigenous medicinal plants
• Documentation of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants
• Development of Biosafety regulations
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and patent laws in biotechnology
• Commercial production of banana, potato, orchid & medicinal plants

• Bangla Academy Science Writer Award (2005-06) – for Ami Keno Baba Mayer Moto
• Fellowship from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for Ph.D. research (1991-1995)
• Merit Scholarship for Honors result (University of Dhaka, 1985)

• Bangladesh Botanical Society (Life Member)
• Plant Physiology Forum of India (Life Member)
• Bangladesh Association for Advancement of Science (Member)
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) (Member)
• International Association of Plant Tissue Culture (Member)
• Dhaka Chambers & Commerce Industry (Member)
• Bangladesh Fruits, Vegetables & Allied Products Exporters Association (Member)

1. Founder Executive Director (1998 – Present)
• Organization: DEBTEC (Development of Biotechnology & Environmental Conservation Centre)
2. Professor (Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering)
• Institution: IUBAT (International University of Business Agriculture and Technology)
3. President
• Organization: Bangladesh Potato Exporter’s Association
4. Senior Scientific Officer (1995-1996)
• Institution: Genetics Division, Institute of Food & Radiation Biology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
5. Visiting Professor (Molecular Genetics) (2000-2006)
• Institution: Medical College for Women & Hospital (MCW&H)
6. Lecturer (Plant Biotechnology) (1996-1997)
• Institution: Bangladesh Open University
7. Permanent Lecturer (Botany) (1989-1991)
   Institution: Tejgaon College, Dhaka