MS in Food Engineering, 2017
University: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.
Major:  Food Engineering

BSc in Food Engineering, 2015
University:  Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.
Major: Food Engineering

• “Soft skill and Hard skill “-GOedu online course ,21 st May 2022
• "Positivity- How To Build Positive Mentality" GOedu online course ,21 st May 2022
• “Setting and achieving focus, goals and targets " GOedu online course ,21 st May 2022
• “Leadership qualities -Boss VS Leader” GOedu online course ,21 st May 2022
• “Training on Generative AI for Teachers “Daffodil International University, 4th February,2024
• Got Certification as Trainer" ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System”, SME Foundation, 19th - 26th December, 2024
• “Workshop on outcome-based Education (OBE) by IQAC cell “, Daffodil International University,13th May, 2025
• Attended a daylong workshop for teachers on “Cyber Crime Awareness & Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE)” organized by Cyber Crime awareness Foundation in collaboration with Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Dhaka on 27 March, 2019
• Attended Participatory Teaching Learning Program arranged by Daffodil International University, 24 November, 2018  
• Attended a “Faculty Development Programme” arranged by State University of Bangladesh on 29 to 30 July, 2017
• Selected and Successfully participated in “Nutrition Olympiad 2017”, 6th March at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh organised by Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID) , INGENAES and USAID
• Completed “An Advanced Course on Communicative English” arranged by the Department of Language, BAU, during  October-November 2016
• Attended “A Workshop on Understanding Nutrition”, 13th August 2016 at  BAU arranged by Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID)
• Attended “International Youth Leadership Camp 2016”as a delegate on 1st, 2nd and 3rd February 2016 at Sheikh Hasina National Youth Center, Savar, Dhaka. Organised by HOPE’87 Bangladesh jointly with National Youth Services Council-Sri Lanka
• 45 days (23rd March to 9th May 2015) Industrial Training Program in HAQUE BROTHERS (INDUSTRISE) LTD. Tejgaon, Dhaka. Gained Knowledge about Industrial in line production, all Quality concerns, Safety, Packaging, Maintenances, manpower management etc. Visited  following Food Industries due to academic purpose:
  • PRAN RFL Industrial Park, kaliganj, Gazipur.
  • Bangladesh Milk Producers’ Co-Operative Union Limited (Milk Vita), Baghabari Ghat, Sirajganj.
  • POLAR Ice-Cream (Dhaka Ice Cream Ind Ltd.), Tejgaon, Dhaka   
• Attended “A Course on Basics of MS office “on 25th May to 5th June 2014, at Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU
• 6 days (6th to 11th October 2013) “Extension Field Trip” at Kaliganj, Gazipur arranged by Department of Agricultural Extension, BAU and gained knowledge and experiences about Rural development issues and made survey works in identifying of problems through farm and home visit. Also acquainted with organizational set-up, current programs, activities and working procedure at Upazila level agricultural and rural development organizations and also develop leadership
• Attended “A Workshop On Presentation & Communication Skill Development”, 1st October 2013, Arranged by Food Engineering Club, BAU

Unit Operations of Food Industries-ii, Food Preservation and Engineering, Engineering Properties of Food Materials, Ethics in Food Processing, Baking and Confectionery Technology.

• Islam, R., Antora, R. A., Shiraj-Um-Monira, S., & Alim, M. A. (2023). Assessment of heavy metal residue, physicochemical properties, and sensory properties of CaC₂ treated banana. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 20(3), 333–340.
• Rana, T. R. T. A. S. J., Ferdoush, Z., Mukta, N. A., Akter, F., Akter, K. M. N., & Monira, S. S. U. (2024). Integrated agro-waste valorization and biorefinery approach: Prospects and challenges. In Agro-waste to Microbe Assisted Value Added Product: Challenges and Future Perspectives.
• Haque, M. R., Shiraj-Um-Monira, S., Monirujjaman, M., Plabon, S. B., & others. (2025). Evaluation of oil yield and quality of BINA mustard’s cultivars under two extraction conditions. Applied Food Research, Article 101179.
• Raiya Adiba Antora, Md. Pavel Hossain, Syeeda Shiraj-Um-Monira, Mohammad Gulzarul Aziz (2018) :Effect of Formaldehyde on the Post-Harvest Shelf-Life of Selected Fruits and Vegetables: A Qualitative Study, Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 16 (1): 151-157.
• Monira, S. S., M. G. Aziz, and S. K. D. Mondal. 2019. Assessment of the impact of formalin treatment on the quality and shelf life of mango. Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 21(1): 185–191.

Research Grant: 

1. R&D grant 2019-2020, awarded by Ministry of Science and Technology
2. R&D grant 2023-2024, awarded by Ministry of Science and Technology

Undergraduate project work:

2023

• Development and physicochemical evaluation of mixed fruits milkshake powder with addition of natural sugar substitute (Stevia rebaudiana). Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Association between meal habit and symptom severity in patients with IBS diagnosed and treated at Dhaka Medical College & Hospital .Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Analyzing the impact of a good diet on preserving the level of creatinine .Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.

      2024

• Development of a grain-based cake enriched with flaxseed and medicinal herb (parsley). Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Physical activity level and healthy diet practice of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Assessment of possibility of heat stroke in Bangladeshi. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.

2025

• Assessment of protein intake in patients of CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) treated by hemodialysis: A cross-sectional study. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Association of daily salt intake with hypertension among hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Physical activity and healthy eating behaviors to prevent diabetes mellitus: A protection motivation theory approach. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Assessing the fast-food consumption behavior among university students in Savar. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Development of nutrition-rich gluten and sugar-free mixed millet. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Caffeine consumption and mental health disorders: A cross-sectional study on insomnia and depression in the academic community of selected Bangladeshi university. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Development of ready-to-serve blended carrot and orange juice with ginger extract. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.
• Development of Yuba (tofu skin) from Bangladeshi soybean breeds. Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University.

Research Collaboration:

Actively engaged in collaborative research projects, including international collaborations with the University of Greenwich and University College London on seaweed-based functional foods

Area of Expertise:  Food Preservation, Product development , Food quality and safety,Food safety management system

1. Assessment of quality and safety of locally produce mango juices, 2018
2. Assessment of the mode of formalin treatment on the quality and shelf life of mango. MS Thesis 2017
3. Effect of Formaldehyde on the Post-Harvest Shelf-Life of Selected Fruits and Vegetables: A Qualitative Study, Undergraduate Project work 2015

• Membership Institution of Engineers (IEB) Bangladesh
• Membership, Kirishibid Institute Bangladesh (KIB)

• 1 year 8 months’ work experience as a Lecturer, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of Bangladesh.