Prof Dr. SANGITA AHMED, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Education:
Dr. Sangita Ahmed holds a PhD in pathology from the prestigious University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, completed in 2011. She earned both her MSc and BSc (honors) in microbiology from the University of Dhaka, graduating first class first in both degrees (MSc, 1999; BSc, 1997). Prior to her university studies, she completed her HSC from Viqurunnessa Noon College, Dhaka, in 1992 with 90.3% marks, and her SSC from Quamrunnessa Govt. Girl’s High School in 1990 with 81.6% marks.
🔬 Research Interests:
Dr. Ahmed’s research is focused on Applied and Environmental Microbiology, with particular emphasis on Food Microbiology and Medical Microbiology. Her work explores microbial ecology, bioremediation, immunopathology, vaccine development, and the impact of environmental pollutants on microbial communities. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of microbial behavior in diverse environments and continues to mentor research students in these areas.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Sangita Ahmed is currently a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Dhaka, a position she has held since November 2017. She has a long-standing career at the University of Dhaka, where she began as a Lecturer in 2000, progressed to Assistant Professor in 2008, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2011. In addition, she has been a part-time faculty member at the North South University since 2021. Dr. Ahmed is also a Visiting Researcher at the School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, from March to May 2024. Over her career, she has taught various undergraduate and graduate courses, including PhD, MPhil, and MS-level courses, in fields such as General Microbiology, Virology, Medical Microbiology, and Food Microbiology.
Top Notable Publication:
Evans, L.D.B., Stafford, G.P., Ahmed, S., Fraser, G.M., & Hughes, C. (2006). An escort mechanism for cycling of export chaperones during flagellum assembly. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 103(46), 17474-17479. Citations: 119
Shourav, A.H., Hasan, M., & Ahmed, S. (2020). Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Listeria spp. isolated from cattle farm environment in Bangladesh. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2, 100082. Citations: 19
Ahmed, S., Islam, M.R., Ferdousi, J., & Iqbal, T.S. (2017). Probiotic Lactobacillus sp. with bioremediation potential of toxic heavy metals. Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology, 34(1), 43-46. Citations: 15
Shammi, T., & Ahmed, S. (2013). Heavy metal tolerance and antibiotic resistance of Bacillus spp. isolated from two major rivers in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology, 30(1-2), 17-22. Citations: 15
Sarker, R., & Ahmed, S. (2015). Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Listeria spp. in dairy food products and water samples in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Life Sciences, 9, 152-158. Citations: 14
Nupur, S.H., Rayhan, A., & Ahmed, S. (2020). Bacteria with heavy metal bioremediation potential isolated from the polluted river water of Bangladesh. Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, 6(1), 06-14. Citations: 10
Manjur, M.S.E., Siddique, S., & Ahmed, S. (2016). Multi-drug resistant pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes in surface water and soil samples of Dhaka city. Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology, 33(1-2), 39-42. Citations: 7
Akter, T., Jahan, S., Ahmed, S., Sultana, S., & Begum, S. (2021). Isolation of multi-drug resistant potential pathogenic bacteria from blow fly collected from different areas of Dhaka city. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 49(2), 205-214. Citations: 3
Akter, T., Ahmed, S., & Das, B.R. (2017). Carriage of multi-drug resistant Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria by the house fly Musca domestica. Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences, 26(1), 91-99. Citations: 3
Tangin, S.A., & Ahmed, S. (2017). Isolation and identification of some Gram-negative bacteria from cockroaches collected from hospital, restaurant, and slum areas of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 3(2), 63-68. Citations: 3
Naher, S.A.M.L.B., & Ahmed, S. (2022). Detection of Legionella pneumophila in the water samples of food industries and hospitals in Bangladesh. Microbial Bioactives, 5(2), 198-203. Citations: 2
Conclusion
Dr. Sangita Ahmed’s exceptional academic qualifications, vast teaching experience, impactful research areas, and long-standing academic leadership demonstrate that she is highly suitable for the “Best Researcher Award.” Her work not only reflects scientific excellence but also addresses key issues in microbiology that have societal relevance.