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Dr. Md. Samsul  Alam

Dr. Md. Samsul Alam


Professor
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
Faculty of Fisheries
Research Interest:    Genomics Molecular Genetics Molecular Biology Population Genetics Genetic Engineering Breeding
Contact No : +8801727163054
Total Publications: 94

Journal Article (93)
2026
1. Host-derived probiotics enhance immune response and gut microbiome in the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii.
Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins.

Author List: Sumona, A.A., Hossen, M.B., Hadi, S.B., Haque, M.A., Haider, M.N., Hossain, M.T., and Alam, M.S.
Vol. , pp . 2026.
2025
2. Morpho-emolecular identification of common freshwater Loaches collected from different ecosystems of Bangladesh
Ecology and Evolution

Author List: Haque, M.A., Hadi, S.B., Sumona, A.A., Rashid, J., Khan, M. G.Q., and Alam, M.S.
Vol. , pp . 2025.
3. Dietary nucleotides supplementation enhances the growth and immune responses of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879).
Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research

Author List: Hossen, M.B., Kibria, M.R., Rishan, S.R., Hossain, M.T., and Alam, M.S.
Vol. 12, pp 687–697. 2025.
2022
4. Presence of microplastics in two common dried marine fish species from Bangladesh
Marine Pollution Bulletin

Author List: Hasan, J., Islam, S.M.M., Alam, M.S., Johnson, D., Belton, B., Hossain, M.A.R., Shahjahan, M.
Vol. 176, pp 113430. 2022.
5. Diallel cross application and histomolecular characterization: An attempt to develop reference stock of Labeo ariza
Biology

Author List: Ahammad, A.K.S., Hasan, N. A., Bashar, A., Haque, M. M., Abualreesh, M. H., Islam, M. M., Datta, B. K., Rabbi, M. F., Khan, M. G. Q., Alam, M.S.
Vol. , pp . 2022.
6. Insights of freshwater carp polyculture in Bangladesh: Inefficiency, yield gap, and yield loss perspectives
Aquaculture

Author List: Hossain, M.E., Khan, M. A., Dey, M. M., Alam, M.S.
Vol. , pp . 2022.
7. The efficacy of using pine (Pinus massoniana) pollen as an alternative to synthetic steroids in producing monosex male Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, L.)
Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries

Author List: Aziz, M.A., Mostary, M.M., Sume, I. J., Uddin, M.H., Khan, M.G.Q., Alam, M.S., Islam, M.S.
Vol. , pp . 2022.
8. Repercussion of salinity on hematological parameters and tissue morphology of gill and kidney at early life of tilapia
Aquaculture and Fisheries

Author List: Ali, A., Azom, M.G., Sarker, B. S., Rani, H., Alam, M.S., Islam, M.S.
Vol. , pp . 2022.
2021
9. Assessment of genetic diversity, detection of strain-specific single nucleotide polymorphisms and identification of the Bangladesh and Vietnam strain of Channa striata by PCR-RFLP analysis of the mitochondrial COI gene fragment
Aquaculture and Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M.S., Projna, F., Zafrin, M.S., Das, R., Khan, M.G.Q.
Vol. 7, pp 287-295. 2021.
2020
10. Microsatellite marker-based variation in the growth hormone genes of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Zafrin, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 32, pp 10-Jan. 2020.
11. Allelic segregation of sex-linked microsatellite markers in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and validation of inheritance in YY population
Aquaculture Research

Author List: Sultana, N., Khan, M. G. Q., Hossain, M. A. R., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 51, pp 1923-1932. 2020.
12. Genetic diversity in Pangasius collected in Bangladesh based on mitochondrial cytochrome b gene sequence analysis
Aquaculture Reports

Author List: Ha, T.T.T., Nga, T.T., Hang, T.N.A., Alam, M.S.
Vol. 17, pp 100351. 2020.
13. DNA barcoding identification of Perciform fishes of the Arabian Gulf commercially harvested in Qatar
Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M.S., Alkuwari, A.D., Alhashimi, N., Almalki, A.
Vol. 24, pp 259-269. 2020.
2019
14. Mass larval mortality in a giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii hatchery: an attempt to detect microbes in the berried and larvae
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Al-Mamun, M. A. R., Hossain, M. T., Yeasin, M., Hossain, M. M.
Vol. 31, pp 41-48. 2019.
15. Genetic diversity and relatedness in Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) revealed by SSR markers
QScience Connect

Author List: Elmeer, K., Matatt, I., Al-Malki, A., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 2019, pp 3. 2019.
16. Molecular characterization of salt regulatory genes in Oreochromis niloticus and Oreochromis mossambicus
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Mrong, S., Sarker, B. S., Islam, M. S., Islam, M. N., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 31, pp 181-188. 2019.
17. Representational difference analysis for detection of sex-specific DNA markers from the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Horstgen-Schwark, G., Brenig, B.
Vol. 31, pp 165-172. 2019.
18. First draft genome assembly and identification of SNPs from hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) of the Bay of Bengal
F1000Research

Author List: Mollah, M. B. R., Khan, M. G. Q., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 8, pp 320. 2019.
2018
19. Identification of small indigenous fish species dhela (Osteobrama cotio) and darkina (Esomus danricus) using DNA barcoding technique
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Haq, M. A., Projna, F., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 30, pp 9-Jan. 2018.
20. Comparing the performance of three commercial and a formulated diets on survival and growth of freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii DeMan 1879


Author List: Shofiquzzoha, A.F.M., Sultana, N., Alam, M.S., Wahab, M.A.
Vol. , pp . 2018.
21. Morphometric identification of mud crabs of the genus Scylla available in Bangladesh waters
Bangladesh J. Fish.

Author List: Parvin, I., Islam, K. N., Hoq, M. E., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 30, pp 195-206. 2018.
22. Chromosome analysis of reba carp, Cirrhinus reba
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Ali, M. Y., Khan, M. G. Q., Sarder, M. R. I., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 30, pp 135-142. 2018.
2016
23. Antibiotic susceptibility and plasmid profile of Vibrio vulnificus isolated from cockles (Anadara granosa) in Selangor, Malaysia
Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences

Author List: Al-Dulaimi, M.K., Mutalib, S.A., Ghani, M.A., Hassan, AlHashimi, N., AlKuwari, A., Alam, S.
Vol. 18, pp 25-34. 2016.
2015
24. Microsatellite-based sibship reconstruction and estimation of genetic relatedness in the endangered Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) (Cyprinidae: Cypriniformes)
The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences

Author List: Nahuduzzaman, M., Akter, S., Hasan, M.R., Hossain, M.A.R., Alam, M.S.
Vol. 25, pp 825-835. 2015.
25. Detection of Transgene in Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technique
Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources

Author List: Ray, P.C., Alam, M. S., Islam, M. S.
Vol. 8, pp 47-49. 2015.
26. Suitability of microsatellite DNA marker UNH995 in sex linkage study of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L
Animal Molecular Breeding

Author List: Khan M.G.Q., Sultana N., Alam M. S.
Vol. 5, pp 7-Jan. 2015.
27. Population genetic characterization and family reconstruction in brood bank collections of the Indian major carp Labeo rohita (Cyprinidae: Cypriniformes)
SpringerPlus

Author List: Ullah, A., Basak, A., Islam, M.N., Alam M.S.
Vol. 4, pp 774. 2015.
28. Low occurrence of WSSV in Penaeus monodon naupli and Post-larvae produced from PCR-negative broodstocks
Aquaculture International

Author List: Mazumder, S.K., Ghaffar, M.A., Das, K and Alam, M.S.
Vol. 23, pp 1109-1123. 2015.
29. Microsatellite DNA Marker Analysis Revealed Low Levels of Genetic Variability in the Wild and Captive Populations of Cirrhinus cirrhosus(Hamilton)
British Biotechnology Journal

Author List: Hasanat, M.A., Mollah, M.F.A. and Alam, M.S.
Vol. 5, pp 206-215. 2015.
30. Population genetics of stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) in Bangladesh analyzed by microsatellite DNA Markers
World Journal of Fish and Marine Sciences

Author List: Sultana, S., Islam, M.N., Habib, K.A., Hossain, M.A.R., Alam, M.S.
Vol. 7, pp 38-44. 2015.
2014
31. Assessment of genetic diversity in wild and hatchery populations of mrigal Cirrhinus cirrhosus (Hamilton-Buchanan) using allozyme markers
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

Author List: Hasanat, M.A., Mollah, M.F.A and Alam, M.S.
Vol. 1, pp 24-31. 2014.
32. Development of the giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man 1779) broodstock in culture ponds of South-Western Bangladesh: a case study
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

Author List: Alam, M.S. and Alam, M.N.
Vol. 2, pp 108-113. 2014.
33. Genetic diversity in three river populations of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in Bangladesh assessed by microsatellite DNA markers
International Journal of Agriculture and Biology

Author List: Khan, S.R., H. Akter, N. Sultana, M.G.Q. Khan, M.A. Wahab and S. Alam
Vol. 16, pp 195-200. 2014.
34. Genetic Characterization of Brood Bank Collections of the Indian Major Carps Catla catla (Hamilton)
Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences

Author List: Basak, A., Ullah, A., Islam, M. N., and Alam, M.S.
Vol. 24, pp 1786-1794. 2014.
2013
35. Population genetic structure of an endangered carp, Labeo calbasu (Hamilton, 1822) revealed by heterologous microsatellite DNA markers
Croatian Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Hasan, M. R., Nahiduzzaman, M., Hossain, M. A. R. and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 71, pp 65-73. 2013.
2012
36. High levels of genetic variation revealed in wild and hatchery populations of the stripped dwarf catfish Mystus vittatus (Bloch)
International Journal of Advanced Biological Research

Author List: Tamanna, F. M., Rashid, J., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 2, pp 322-327. 2012.
37. Genetic variation in three captive populations of two strains of common carp (Cyprinus Carpio ) in Bangladesh revealed by microsatellite DNA markers
Global Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Author List: Alam, M. N. and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 1, pp 223-228. 2012.
2011
38. Genetic diversity in wild and hatchery populations of stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis Bloch) by RAPD analysis
Journal of Bio-science

Author List: Islam, M. N., Basak, A., Ashrafullah, Alam, M. S.
Vol. 19, pp 81-87. 2011.
2010
39. DNA fingerprinting of the freshwater mud eel, Monopterus cuchia by Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker
International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry

Author List: Alam, M. S., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 6, pp 269-274. 2010.
40. Genetic characterization of critically endangered Puntius sarana and the exotic Barbonymus gonionotus by DNA fingerprinting
International Journal of BioSciences, Agriculture and Technology

Author List: Akter, S., Sultana, S., Khan, M. S. R., Nahiduzzaman, M., Hossain, M. A. R., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 2, pp 21-27. 2010.
41. DNA fingerprinting of the Asian stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis, Bloch) by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers
International Journal of Biotechnology Applications

Author List: Sultana, S., Akter, S., Hossain, M.A.R., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 2, pp 10-May. 2010.
42. Landmark based morphometrics of an endangered carp kalibaus, Labeo calbasu
Zoological Studies

Author List: Hossain, M.A.R., Nahiduzzaman, M., Saha, D., Khanam, M.U.H., Alam, M.S.
Vol. 49, pp 556-563. 2010.
43. Bottleneck in the endangered kalibaus, Labeo calbasu populations in Bangladesh revealed by microsatellite DNA marker analysis
Genes and Genomics

Author List: Saha, D., Nahiduzzaman, M., Akter, S., Islam, M. N., Hossain, M. A. R., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 32, pp 47-53. 2010.
2009
44. Analysis of genetic diversity in Bangladeshi chicken using RAPD markers
Biotechnology

Author List: Mollah, M. B. R., Islam, F. B., Islam, M. S., Ali, M. A., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 8, pp 462-467. 2009.
45. Genetic variation and differentiation in the Stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) populations assessed by heterologous microsatellite DNA markers
Indian Journal of Biotechnology

Author List: Nasren, S., Islam, M. N., Khan, M. G. Q., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 8, pp 85-90. 2009.
46. High levels of genetic variability and differentiation in hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) populations revealed by PCR-RFLP analysis of mitochondrial DNA D-loop region
Genetics and Molecular Biology

Author List: Mazumder, S. K., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 32, pp 190-196. 2009.
47. Population genetic structure of three major river populations of Rohu, Labeo rohita (Cyprinidae: Cypriniformes)
Genes & Genomics

Author List: Alam, M. S., Jahan, M., Hossain, M. M., Islam, M. S.
Vol. 31, pp 43-51. 2009.
48. Genetic variation of wild and hatchery populations of Indian major carp, catla (Catla catla Hamilton)
Genetics and Molecular Biology

Author List: Rahman, S. M. Z., Khan, M. M. R., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 32, pp 197-201. 2009.
49. DNA fingerprinting of rice (Oryza sativa) cultivars using microsatellite markers
Australian Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Rahman, M. S., Molla, M.R., Alam, M. S., Rahman, L.
Vol. 3, pp 122-128. 2009.
2008
50. Genetic variation and relatedness among high yielding rice varieties (Oryza sativa) revealed by RAPD markers
Bangladesh Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics

Author List: Easmin, F., Rahman, M. S., Islam, M. S., Samad, M. A., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 21, pp 14-Jul. 2008.
51. Prevalence of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) infection detected by one-step and nested PCR in selected tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) hatcheries
Aquaculture International

Author List: Ayub, F., Sarker, M. Y., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 16, pp 405-415. 2008.
52. Genetic variation and divergence in two critically endangered mahseer species Tor tor and Tor putitora
Genes & Genomics

Author List: Ghosh, D., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 30, pp 215-222. 2008.
53. Novel expression of an importin-α homologue in the marine teleost, Pagrus major
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Author List: Gen, K., Yamaguchi, S., Okuzawa, K., Kagawa, H., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 151, pp 420-427. 2008.
2007
54. Population genetic structure of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) revealed by microsatellite DNA analysis
Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics

Author List: Kibria, M. G., Sweety, A. J., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 22-24, pp 39-49. 2007.
55. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis in some indigenous aromatic rice cultivars
Bangladesh Journal of Crop Science

Author List: Rahman, M. S., Easmin, F., Islam, M. S., Samad, M. A., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 18, pp 331-340. 2007.
56. Genetic polymorphism in rice (Oryza sativa) through RAPD analysis
Indian Journal of Biotechnology

Author List: Rahman, S. N., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S., Nasiruddin, K. M. N.
Vol. 6, pp 224-229. 2007.
57. Genetic structure of different populations of walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) in Bangladesh
Biochemical Genetics

Author List: Islam, M. N., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 45, pp 647-662. 2007.
2006
58. PCR-RFLP analysis of the mitochondrial D-loop region polymorphisms in the Nile tilapia
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Journal

Author List: Sweety, A. J., Kibria, M. G., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 4, pp 66-70. 2006.
59. Plant varieties of Bangladesh - morphological and molecular characterization for plant variety protection
Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Sciences

Author List: Rahman, L., Molla, R., Sultana, S., Islam, M. N., Ahmed, N. U., Rahman, M. S., Nazim-ud-Dowla, M., Shah-e-Alam, M., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 33, pp 215-225. 2006.
60. Molecular characterization of potato germplasm by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers
Biotechnology

Author List: Yasmin, S., Islam, M. S., Nasiruddin, K. M., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 5, pp 27-31. 2006.
61. Loss of genetic variation in hatchery-reared Indian major carp, Catla catla
Journal of Fish Biology

Author List: Hansen, M. M., Simonsen, V., Mensberg, K. –L. D., Sarder, M. R. I., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 69, pp 229-241. 2006.
62. Characterization of different strains of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Bangladesh using microsatellite DNA markers
Genetics and Molecular Biology

Author List: Mondol, M. R. K., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 29, pp 626-633. 2006.
2005
63. Effectiveness of RAPD marker in generating polymorphism in different chicken population
Biotechnology

Author List: Mollah, M. B. R., Alam, M. S., Islam, F. B., Ali, M. A.
Vol. 4, pp 73-75. 2005.
64. Population structure of mottled nandus, Nandus nandus, of the Old Brahmaputra river basin revealed by RAPD markers
Journal of the Inland Fisheries Society of India

Author List: Azam, M. S., Islam, M. S., Ahmed, A. S. I., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 37, pp 15-Sep. 2005.
65. Genetic variation in wild and hatchery stocks of walking catfish based on microsatellite loci
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Journal

Author List: Islam, M. N., Alam, M. S., Hussain, M. G., Islam, M. S.
Vol. 3, pp 45-49. 2005.
66. Effectiveness of RAPD markers in discriminating different hatchery populations of marine shrimp Penaeus monodon
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Sultana, R., Islam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 16, pp 193-202. 2005.
67. Genetic analysis of three major river populations of Catla catla (Hamilton) using RAPD markers
Asian Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences

Author List: Islam, M. S., Ahmed, A. S. I., Azam, M. S., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 18, pp 453-457. 2005.
68. Widespread hybridization among species of Indian major carps in hatcheries, but not in the wild
Journal of Fish Biology

Author List: Simonsen, V., Hansen, M. M., Mensberg, K. -L. D., Sarder, R. I., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 67, pp 794-808. 2005.
69. Population genetic structure of Catla catla (Hamilton) revealed by microsatellite DNA markers
Aquaculture

Author List: Alam, M. S., Islam, M. S.
Vol. 246, pp 151-160. 2005.
2004
70. Comparison of allozyme variation between hatchery and wild population of catla (Catla catla: Cyprinidae)
Bulletin of the Faculty of Science University of Ryukyus

Author List: Alam, M. A., Akanda, M. S. H., Khan, M. M. R., Rahman, M. A., and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 78, pp 357-364. 2004.
71. High level of hybridization in three species of Indian major carps
NAGA, World Fish Center Quarterly

Author List: Simonsen, V., Hansen, M. M., Sarder, M. R. I., and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 27, pp 65-69. 2004.
72. RFLP analysis of the mtDNA D-loop region in Hilsa shad (Tenulosa ilisha) population from three locations of Bangladesh
Indian Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Ahmed, A. S. I., Islam, M. S., Azam, M. S., Khan, M. M. R., and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 51, pp 25-31. 2004.
73. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA analysis of four different populations of the Indian major carp Labeo rohita (Hamilton)
Journal of Applied Ichthyology

Author List: Islam, M. S. and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 20, pp 407-412. 2004.
2003
74. Growth, developmental instability and genetic variability in hatchery and riverine population of rohu (Labeo rohita)
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Journal

Author List: Alam, M. S. and Islam, M. S.
Vol. 1, pp 50-54. 2003.
2002
75. Comparison of genetic variability between a hatchery and a river population of rohu (Labeo rohita) by allozyme electrophoresis
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Alam, M. A., Haque, M. S., Khan, M. M. R., and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 5, pp 959-961. 2002.
2001
76. Intra-specific genetic variation in the Japanese loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) revealed by random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Author List: Alam, M. S. and Khan, M. M. R.
Vol. 4, pp 877-880. 2001.
2000
77. Impact of shrimp farming on plankton and benthos populations at different salinities of some selected areas in the greater Khulna district
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Reshma, B. Z., Islam, M. S., Aminul Islam, M., and Alam, M. S.
Vol. 23, pp 41-47. 2000.
1999
78. Changes in physico-chemical qualities of water due to farming of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricius) in some high saline areas in the South-western part of Bangladesh
The Journal of NOAMI

Author List: Islam, M. S., Aminul Islam, M., Akhter, T., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 16, pp 17-25. 1999.
1998
79. Effect of estrogens on growth and sex-ratio in the genetically improved farmed tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Bangladesh Journal of Zoology

Author List: Alam, M. S., Kawsar, M. A.
Vol. 26, pp 37-43. 1998.
80. Effects of different levels of estradiol-17ß on growth and sex-ratio of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Sattar, M. A., Islam, M. S.
Vol. 21, pp 16-Nov. 1998.
81. Effects of testosterone propionate on growth, survival and sex-ratio of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell)
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries Research

Author List: Alam, M. S., Jamal Uddin, M.
Vol. 2, pp 31-39. 1998.
82. Comparative studies on the taxonomic characters of the hybrid Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus) x Clarias gariepinus (Burchell)
Journal of Bio-science

Author List: Alam, M. S.
Vol. 6, pp 107-113. 1998.
83. Effects of mesterolone on growth and sex-ratio of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus)
Indian Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Monowar, M. K.
Vol. 45, pp 293-299. 1998.
1997
84. Comparison of the efficiency of expression of two lacZ gene constructs containing a short and a long regulatory sequence of the carp β-actin gene in tilapia
Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics

Author List: Alam M. S., Maclean N.
Vol. 12, pp 103-112. 1997.
1996
85. Expression and persistence of a lacZ reporter gene at various stages of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Indian Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Maclean, N.
Vol. 43, pp 267-275. 1996.
86. Germline transmission and expression of a lacZ containing transgene in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Transgenic Research

Author List: Alam, M. S., Popplewell, A., Maclean, N.
Vol. 5, pp 87-95. 1996.
87. Comparison of the activity of carp and rat β-actin gene regulatory sequences in tilapia and rainbow trout embryos
Molecular Reproduction and Development

Author List: Alam, M. S., Lavender, F. L., Iyengar, A., Rahman, M. A., Ayad, H. A., Lathe, R., Morley, S. D., Maclean, N.
Vol. 45, pp 117-122. 1996.
1994
88. Growth enhancement in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using a transgene containing the chinook salmon growth hormone cDNA
Bangladesh Veterinarian

Author List: Alam, M. S.
Vol. 11, pp 55-63. 1994.
1993
89. Comparative studies on growth and survival of the larvae of hybrids of two Clariid catfish Clarias macrocephalus (Gunther) X Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus)
Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Author List: Alam, M. S., Mollah, M.F.A., Sarder, M. R. I.
Vol. 36, pp 205-206. 1993.
1990
90. Effect of different levels of dietary carbohydrate on growth and feed utilization of catfish (Clarias batrachus) fry
Indian Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Mollah, M. F.A., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 37, pp 243-249. 1990.
1989
91. Use of moist diet in rearing catfish, Clarias batrachuus (L.) larvae under laboratory condition
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Mollah, M.F.A.
Vol. 12, pp 63-70. 1989.
1988
92. Formulation of an artificial dry feed for primary nursing of catfish (Clarias batrachus) larvae
Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries

Author List: Alam, M. S., Mollah, M. F. A.
Vol. 11, pp 71-75. 1988.
93. Effect of different levels of dietary protein on growth and feed utilization of catfish (Clarias batrachus L.) fry
Bangladesh Journal of Aquaculture

Author List: Mollah, M. F.A., Alam, M. S.
Vol. 10, pp 10-Jan. 1988.
Book Chapter (1)
2019
1. Population genetic structure of hilsa and prospects for genetic improvement: A review


Author List: Behera, B. K., Bangera, R., Alam, M. S.
Vol. , pp 131-145. 2019.
Post-Doctorate    - 2008
University of Goettingen
Germany
Post Doctorate    - 2000
National Rrsearch Institute of Aquaculture
Japan
Ph.D.    - 1995
University of Southampton
United Kingdom
M.Sc    - 1989
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Bangladesh
Total Number: 17
SL Role Project No Title Funded By Duration
1 PI RNA Seq analysis and genome annotation of hilsa shad BAURES Ongoing
2 PI Genome Sequencing and Development of SNP markers from Rohu USAID Ongoing
3 PI Study of polymorphism in growth related genes and identification of fast growing tilapia Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh July 2018 - June 2019
4 PI Whole genome sequencing and deNovo assembly of hilsa Ongoing
5 PI DNA barcoding and captive propagation of the native and exotic stripped snakehead Channa striatus BAU January 2017 - December 2018
6 PI Molecular identification of the mud crab Scylla sp. by DNA barcoding BFRI Completed
7 PI Molecular characterization of commercial fish species of Qatar Ministry of Environment, Qatar April 2013 - February 2015
8 PI Production of genetically male tilapia by identification of YY supermales Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council July 2011 - June 2014
9 PI Study of population genetic structure of the stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 01 July 2009 ~ June 2012
10 PI Detection of White Spot Disease Syndrome Virus (WSSV) from infected shrimp by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh; Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council October 2005 ~ September 2006
11 PI Study of genetic structure and stock discrimination of Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) in Bangladesh waters by RFLP analysis of mitochondrial DNA Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh July 2005 ~ June 2006
12 PI Characterization of different strains of common carp by molecular markers and development of brood stock for the production of quality seed for sustainable aquaculture Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh July 2003 ~ June 2005
13 PI Comparative studies on developmental instability, growth and genetic variation of hatchery and natural population of rohu (Labeo rohita) Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh July 2002 ~ June 2004
14 PI Comparative studies on genetic variability between wild and hatchery stocks of catla (Catla catla Hamilton) by microsatellite marker analysis and implication of hatchery management practices on its pond performance SUFER project (DFID-UK) July 2001 ~ June 2004
15 PI Study of intraspecific genetic variability of the riverine population of rohu (Labeo rohita) by randomly amplified polymorphic DNA technique International Foundation for Science (IFS), Stockholm, Sweden June 2001 ~ May 2004
16 PI Development of sustainable mass seed production technology for golda shrimp Krishi Gobeshona Foundation Ongoing
17 PI Molecular characterization of growth hormone genes and selection of fast growing stinging catfish Ongoing
Total Number: 14
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Application of Molecular Diagnostic Methods for Shrimp and Prawn July 29 - August 02, 2017 USDA-SAFETI Project at Prawn Research Center
2 IUCN Red List Gulf Fishes Assessment workshop February 23-27, 2019 Qatar Museums Authority and IUCN Conservation status of 452 fish species of the Arabian Gulf assessed according to IUCN red list criteria.
3 IUCN Red List Training Workshop November 3-7, 2013 IUCN and Qatar Museum Authority
4 Recombinant DNA and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Program Implementation Not specified Weill Cornell Medical College Education City, Doha, Qatar.
5 Biological Material Packaging and Shipping May 22, 2013 Weill Cornell Medical College Education City, Doha, Qatar.
6 Biological Safety: Principles and Practices May 24, 2012 Weill Cornell Medical College Education City, Doha, Qatar.
7 Safety Assessment of Foods Derived from Genetically Engineered Plants July 16-20, 2010 Not specified International Training Workshop, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
8 Training on Bioinformatics analysis of molecular data July 26 - August 21, 2003 National Environmental Research Institute Denmark.
9 Cryopreservation of fish sperm October 22-25, 2002 Aquaculture Genetic Research Institute Training on harmonization and standardization of brood stock, gene banking and gamete management technologies.
10 Laboratory training on Microsatellite DNA analysis in fish September 8 - October 2, 2002 DNA Technology Laboratory, National Centre for Biotechnology National Science and Technology Agency, Thailand.
11 Strengthening Fishery Education Syllabus August 27 - September 14, 2001 Asian Institute of Technology
12 Teaching Methods July 1-6, 2000 BRAC Centre for Development Management
13 Hands-on training on Molecular Markers March - May, 1997 Institute of Animal Husbandry and Genetics University of Göttingen, Germany.
14 Radiation protection training course for university isotope users November 6, 1991 University of Southampton Boldrewood.
Professor
09 Dec, 2002 -
Associate Professor
28 Jun, 1997 - 08 Dec, 2002
Assistant Professor
01 Jul, 1990 - 27 Jun, 1997
Lecturer
23 Jun, 1988 - 30 Jun, 1990
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Total Number: 20
SL Name Title Organizer Duration Location
1 Daniel G. Peterson, Mark A. Arick II, Chuan-Yu Hsu, Adam Thrash, Emma Ruth Miller, Attila Karsi, John Benzie, Matthew Hamilton, Md. Akhtaruzzaman Khan, Md. Samsul Alam Whole genome sequencing and development of SNP markers for rohu carp Labeo rohita (Hamilton) 2nd Biennial Conference of the Fisheries Society of Bangladesh December 25-26, 2021
2 Khan, M.A. and M.S. Alam Economics of Rohu (Labeo rohita) based carp polyculture in Bangladesh and necessity for genetic improvement programs Mississippi State University March 4, 2020 USA
3 Alam, M.S. Fish Genome and Genetics Research in Bangladesh: Implications for Fisheries and Aquaculture Annual Workshop of the Association of Humboldt Fellows in Bangladesh January 25, 2020 Center for Advanced Research and Studies, University of Dhaka
4 Alam*, M.S., Islam, M.S., Sarker, B.S., and Mrong, S. Molecular characterization of salt regulatory genes in tilapia using microsatellite DNA markers Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum March 30-31, 2019 Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Farmgate Dhaka
5 Projna, F. and Alam*, M.S. DNA barcoding and captive propagation of the native and exotic stripped snakehead Channa striatus (Bloch, 1793) Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System January 19-20, 2019
6 Alam*, M.S., Mollah, M.B.R., Khan, M.G.Q., and Islam, M.S. Whole genome sequencing of anadromous hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) and development of genomic resources for management and conservation Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists December 29-30, 2017 Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka
7 Alam*, M.S. Molecular genetic characterization and gene manipulation in fish Research Institute for Aquaculture 1 (RIA-1) May 16-20, 2016 Hanoi, Vietnam
8 Al-Hashimi, N., Al-Kuawari, A.D. and Alam*, M.S. Molecular identification of sheirii (Lethrinus nebulosus Forskal 1775) from Qatar waters by DNA barcoding Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference November 17-19, 2014 Qatar International Convention Center, Doha, Qatar
9 Alam*, M.S. Genetic variations in the giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii populations revealed by microsatellite DNA markers DAAD and Bangladesh Agricultural University March 15-16, 2010
10 Participated in the 15th International Congress on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction August 6-7, 2008 Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
11 Participated in the XX International Congress of Genetics July 12-17, 2008 Berlin, Germany
12 Alam*, M.S. Tilapia and Food Security in Developing Countries: Potentials and Constraints University of Goettingen June 20, 2008 Germany
13 Alam*, M.S. Development of sex-specific DNA marker from the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) University of Bergen June 5, 2008 Norway
14 Alam*, M.S. Microsatellite analysis of river and hatchery stocks of Catla catla Malaysian Scientific Association (MSA) August 3-6, 2005 Putra Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
15 Alam*, M.S. Comparative study of genetic variability between river and hatchery stocks of Catla catla by microsatellite analysis 7th Asian Fisheries Forum November 30 - December 4, 2004 Penang, Malaysia
16 Alam*, M.S. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA analysis of four different of the Indian major carp Labeo rohita (Hamilton) European Aquaculture Society October 20-23, 2004 Barcelona, Spain
17 Alam*, M.S. Genetic status of the Indian major carps and need for their conservation/gene banking Aquaculture Genetic Research Institute October 22-25, 2002 Bangkok, Thailand
18 Alam*, M.S. Molecular cloning of a cDNA encoding a vasa-like protein from the red seabream (Pagrus major) 5th Asia Pacific Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology Conference November 15-20, 1999 Phuket, Thailand
19 Participated in the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science April, 1999 Tokyo University of Fisheries, Japan
20 Alam*, M.S. Expression of transgenes in transgenic (genetically engineered) tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) 5th International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture June 19-25, 1994 Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
Khurshida-Muslim Gold Medal Bangladesh Academy of Agriculture (BAAG) Genetic Fingerprinting of Crops August 23, 2008
UGC Award 2004 Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Agricultural sciences (Molecular Genetics). 2004
Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science Award 1996 Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science Biological Sciences 1996
Global Research Impact Recognition Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System h Index 2022
Resource Development Award Resource Development Foundation Hilsa Genome Sequencing 2018
Global Research Impact Recognition Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System h-Index 2019
Chancellor/President Award President's Office For outstanding performance in the B. Sc. Fisheries (Hons.) Final Examination held in 1986. 1987
Membership Type Organization
Life Member Agriculturists Forum of Bangladesh
Life Member Fisheries Society of Bangladesh
Life Member Zoological Society of Bangladesh
Life Member Bangladesh Association for Biotechnology
Life Member Progressive Agriculturists
Life Member Krishibid Institutions of Bangladesh (KIB)
Life Member Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB)
Name of Post Name of Dept/Sec Duration Presently Working
Director Prof. Mostafa Ali Reza Hossain Fish Museum and Germplasm Center 30 Dec 2025 - Yes
Coordinator Committee for Advanced Studies and Research 25 Aug 2024 - Yes
Head Fisheries Biology and Genetics 25 Aug 2000 - 24 Aug 2002 Yes
Provost Fazlul Haque Hall 03 Jun 2004 - 02 Jun 2006 No
Director Fisheries Faculty Field Laboratory Complex 04 Jun 2023 - 24 Aug 2024 No