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

1. In vitro Propagation of Oncidium taka – Published in Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering Journal
2. Book:Ami Keno Baba Mayer Moto (Why am I like my parents?) – Published by Hakkani Publishers, 2005
3. Research Paper:Somatic Hybrids through Protoplast Fusion between Brassica juncea and Diplotaxis harra (Springer-Verlag, 1995)
4. In vitro propagation of Vanda pteris through Axillary Bud Derived Protocorm Culture (Published in a Tropical Agriculture Journal)
5. Editor of Handbook of Commercially Important 20 Medicinal Plants in Bangladesh (DEBTEC, 2002)

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