Citizenship: Bangladeshi

Date of Birth: 14th Nov, 2001

I am committed to advancing research in Medicinal Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Public Health, fields in which I have completed several undergraduate projects. My primary focus is on discovering innovative drug candidates and unraveling disease mechanisms to address critical healthcare challenges. I am especially interested in developing targeted therapies to combat antimicrobial resistance, combining my knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences to contribute to public health improvements. By integrating advanced chemistry with molecular sciences, my objective is to contribute to research initiatives that not only advance scientific understanding but also provide practical solutions to global health concerns.

•   Project I

Title: Drug and alcohol use and associated psychosocial, and health factors among bus drivers in Bangladesh.

Outcomes: We have identified, other than near-ubiquitous tobacco use (used by 93% of drivers), the most commonly used drug was marijuana (75%). This study concentrates the drug addiction among 503 motor workers in Dhaka, revealing an inverse relationship between education and addiction. A wide range of other substances were also used, including alcohol products, vang, yaba, injection drugs, and glue. Many participants reported using multiple drugs simultaneously, and spending significant proportions of their income on use.

Project Supervisor: Dr Md Shafayat Hossain (School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK) and collaborated with Prof. Gareth J Hollands (EPPI Centre, UCL Social Research Institute, University College London.)

Contribution: Project design, data collection, analysis, and writing.

Status: Under Review (BMC Public Health, IF: 3.5)

•   Project II         

Title: Silencing Bullies, Amplifying Voices: Transforming University Culture

Outcomes: A research project addressing significant public health concern with detrimental consequences, particularly in university settings.  #

Contribution: Project design, data collection, analysis, and writing.

Status: Under Review- International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction; IF: 3.2)

•   Project III

Title: Unveiling Patterns and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Drug Trafficking in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.

Outcomes: Analyzed drug trafficking patterns in Dhaka city, highlighting the involvement of vulnerable groups, including minors, driven by socio-economic challenges. The study identified key trafficking routes and demographic trends, offering insights to inform targeted policies. These findings can help design more effective interventions to combat drug trafficking and support at-risk populations.

Contribution: Project design, data collection, analysis, and writing.

Status: Under review- International Journal of Drug Policy; IF: 4.4

•   2020–2024: Bachelor Degree, Pharmacy Major, Manarat International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Graduated in March,2024. CGPA: 3.70/4.00 (92.50%).

• 2018: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Champaful A.P.C High School. (Class 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English) GPA: 4.00/5.00 (80%).

•   2016: Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Satkhira Government College, Science Group, Class 10 examination with Science, Mathematics, English, Bangla. GPA: 5.00/5.00 (100%).

Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital and Community Pharmacy, and Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis.

• Rokonuzzaman. Md Mahdi Hasan, Shafikul Islam, Md Sohan Hossain, Md Alamin Hossain, Gareth J Hollands, Md Shafayat Hossain. 'Drug and alcohol use and associated psychosocial, and health factors among bus drivers in Bangladesh'. International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Science (ICPHS), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 6-7, 2024.

• Rokonuzzaman. Md Mahdi Hasan, Radwan Md Nurullah, Md Shafayat Hossain. "Investigating current scenario, Sterilization Efficacy, and Waste Disposal condition of Dental Clinics in Dhaka city, Bangladesh'. International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Health Science (ICPHS), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 6-7, 2024.

• Rokonuzzaman, Md. Mubashshir Hasan, Md. Rezaul Karim, Md. Shafayat Hossain. ‘The evolution of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) techniques over time in relation with incidence of donor cell leukemia (DCL)’, 2nd International Conference on Genomics, Nanotech, and Bioengineering-2022, Dhaka, Bangladesh. June 26–28, 2022

• A month-long training & semi-supervised research program’ from, organized by Department of Pharmacy, Manarat International University. Trainee, December 16, 2021 to January 15, 2022    

• In-plant training in Silco Pharmaceutical Ltd. July 02, 2024 to July 08, 2024.

• Good Manufacturing and Practice (GMP): Participated in Professional GMP training. Organized by. Manarat International University, Trained by Dr. Muhammad Musharraf Hussain. (GMP Master trainer at Bd Jobs). July 29, 2021 to July 30, 2021

• Seminar On Hospital Pharmacy Logistics & Workshop: Topic: Scope of Hospital Pharmacy Home & Abroad. Speaker: Khadiza Akunji, Hospital Pharmacist, USA. December 16, 2021 to January 15, 2022.

• Participation in the 2nd International Conference on Genomics,Nanotech and Bioengineering 2022 (ICGNB-2022) at North South University, Dhaka on june 26, 2022 to June 28, 2022.

• Participation in a day long workshop on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Industrial Operation at Manarat International University, Dhaka on September 10,2022.

• Successfully completed a 4-month theater workshop organized by Bangladesh Theater Prangan. October 1, 2022 to January 30, 2023.

• A month-long training & semi-supervised research program’ from, organized by Department of Pharmacy, Manarat International University. Trainee, December 16, 2021 to January 15, 2022          

• In-plant training in Silco Pharmaceutical Ltd. July 02, 2024 to July 08, 2024.

• Good Manufacturing and Practice (GMP): Participated in Professional GMP training. Organized by. Manarat International University, Trained by Dr. Muhammad Musharraf Hussain. (GMP Master trainer at Bd Jobs). July 29, 2021 to July 30, 2021

• Seminar On Hospital Pharmacy Logistics & Workshop: Topic: Scope of Hospital Pharmacy Home & Abroad. Speaker: Khadiza Akunji, Hospital Pharmacist, USA. December 16, 2021 to January 15, 2022.

•  Participation in the 2nd International Conference on Genomics,Nanotech and Bioengineering 2022 (ICGNB-2022) at North South University, Dhaka on june 26, 2022 to June 28, 2022.

•   Participation in a day long workshop on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Industrial Operation at Manarat International University, Dhaka on September 10,2022.

•  Successfully completed a 4-month theater workshop organized by Bangladesh Theater Prangan. October 1, 2022 to January 30, 2023.

• • Animal Handling Experience: C57BL/6 mice. 

  • Culture Media Preparation: Experienced in preparing and sterilizing various bacterial and fungal media.

  • Spectroscopy:

     UV-Vis Spectrophotometry

     IR Spectroscopy

• • Chromatography:

TLC: Experienced in compound separation.

HPLC: Basic knowledge with sample analysis and data interpretation.

• Microsoft office package: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point

• Data analysis (Graph pad prism 9).

• Video Editing.

•  Shilpakala Academy- Recitation Award

•  Bakeman’s 2nd International Language League Award.