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Details of Dr. Md. Arafat Al Mamun

Dr. Md. Arafat Al Mamun
Principal Scientist
Email: mamun1050@gmail.com
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Fermentation and Pilot plant Laboratory

Educations
Sl. Degree Group/Major Board/Institute Country Passing Year
1 Ph.D. Microbiology University of Dhaka Bangladesh 2017
2 M.Sc. Microbiology University of Dhaka Bangladesh 2009
3 B.Sc. Microbiology University of Dhaka Bangladesh 2008
Research Interests
  • Fermented foods, feed, industrial alcohols and enzymes
Current Projects
Sl. Title Year
1 Molecular characterization and application of lactic acid bacteria as food preservative 2022-2023
2 Assessment of safety and health benefits of yogurt fermented by lactic acid bacteria 2022-2023
3 Characterization of proteolytic enzyme produced by Koji mold 2022-2023
Achievements:
  • Developed a cost effective process for production of protease enzyme to be used in leather industries
  • Developed a novel mixed lactic acid bacteria starter culture for preparation of yogurt
Memberships:
  •  Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM)
  •  Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB)
  •  Rangpur Old Cadets Association (ROCA)
Publications:
Sl. Article Type Year Link
1 Microbial safety issues related to probiotic beverages and the organisms used in their manufacture Book 2021
2 Use of non-chlorine sanitizer in eliminating bacterial and fungal pathogens from betel leaves-A field level study Journal 2021
3 Use of potato peel waste-a cost effective alternative substrate for the production of industrially useful α-amylase enzyme Journal 2020
4 Visual and simple determination of glucose-induced acidification by yeast cells: application to rapid cytotoxicity test Journal 2020
5 Cytotoxic effects of menadione on normal and cytochrome c-deficient yeast cells cultivated aerobically or anaerobically Journal 2020
6 Efficient Medium for Protease Production by Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 Optimized through Response Surface Methodology Journal 2018
7 Thrombolytic Activity of Alkaline Protease Purified from a Mutant Strain Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 Journal 2018
8 Isolation of Bacillus spp. bacteria from soil for production of cellulase Journal 2018
9 Stabilization of Protease from Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 Journal 2017
10 Optimization of fermenting medium by statistical method for production of alkaline protease by Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 Journal 2017
11 Screening and Characterization of Bacteriocin-Like Inhibitory Substances Produced by Bangladeshi Strains of Bacillus thuringiensis Journal 2015
12 Development of an alternative enzyme-assisted dehairing method of animal skins using proteases from Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 Journal 2015
13 Efficacy of Indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis Strains for Controlling Major Vegetable Pests in Bangladesh. Journal 2015
14 Improvement of Bacillus licheniformis MZK05 by mutation for increased production of keratinase Journal 2015
15 Characterization of an alkaline protease with high quality bating potential in leather processing from Bacillus licheniformis MZK05M9 mutant Journal 2015
16 Effectiveness of scallop powder ice in reducing bacterial load on fresh whole fish and in the melted ice water Journal 2015
17 Food safety challenges towards safe, healthy, and nutritious street foods in Bangladesh Journal 2014
18 Strain improvement of Trichoderma viride through mutation for enhanced production of cellulase Journal 2013
19 Bioprocess development for eco-friendly microbial products and its impacts on bio-industry establishment in bangladesh Procedings 2013
20 Use of non‐chlorine sanitizer and low‐cost packages enhancing microbial safety and quality of commercial cold‐stored carrots Journal 2012
21 Prevalence of foodborne pathogens and effectiveness of washing or cooking in reducing microbiological risk of contaminated red amaranth Journal 2012