Dr. Shireen Akther |
Professor
Department of Food Processing and Engineering Faculty of Food Science and Technology |
• | Professor in Department of Food Processing and Engineering, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from May 7, 2023 to Present |
• | Associate Professor in Department of Food Processing and Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology from May 7, 2019 to May 6, 2023 |
• | Assistant Professor in Department of Food Processing and Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology from May 26, 2013 to May 6, 2019 |
• | Lecturer in Department of Food Processing and Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and technology from March 16, 2011 to May 25, 2013 |
• | Director in Food Safety and Nutrition Institute, Food Safety and Nutrition Institute, CVASU from July 20, 2023 to Dec. 3, 2024 |
• | Provost in Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Ladies Hall, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Feb. 6, 2022 to Dec. 7, 2023 |
• | Head in Department of Food Processing and Engineering, Chattogram Veterinary and animal Sciences University from June 21, 2021 to June 20, 2023 |
• | Coordinator, FST in Food processing and Engineering, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Jan. 24, 2021 to March 20, 2022 |
• | Head in Department of Food Processing and Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology from May 28, 2013 to Feb. 5, 2019 |
Academic Qualifications:
1) Ph.D. in Food Technology, Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Bangladesh.
2) M.S. in Food Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), 2006, Bangladesh.
3) B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), 2004, Bangladesh.
4) H. S. C. in Science, B. A. F. Shahin College, Chittagong, 1998, Bangladesh.
5) S. S. C. in Science, B. N. School, Chittagong, 1996, Bangladesh.
Awards
1. Certificates of “Professor Jinnat Ara Begum Gold Medal” award for B. Sc Result.
2. Bangabandhu Science & Technology Fellowship for PhD program.
3. Best Researcher Award, Category: Technology and Product Development, CVASU Research and Technology Festival, 2024, Organized by Directorate of Research and Extension, CVAU, 7th December, 2024.
4. Best poster awards (2nd Runner up award), 16th International Scientific Conference, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, 2019.
5. Best Poster awards, 15th International Scientific Conference, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, 2018.
6. Obtained 1st position in MS Examination, Dept. of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.
Member, Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh
Member, IEB (Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh) (M/43033)
Scientific Publications:
Short Communication:
1. Alam, M.J., Akther, M.S., Begum, M.A., Matin, A. and T. Ahmed. 2017. Physicochemical and microbiological properties of some potable water samples available in Chittagong area, Bangladesh journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 5(1):67-72.
Articles Published in Proceedings of Conferences:
Poster Presentation
· 2012-2013, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “A quantitative analysis of chromium in market milk in Chittagong, Bangladesh”. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
· 2012-2013, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Analysis of selected metallic impurities in soft drinks marketed in Chittagong, Bangladesh.”. Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
· 2014-2015, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “A Quantitative Analysis of Chromium and Zinc in Water and Market Milk in Chittagong, Bangladesh”. Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2016-2017, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Effect of processing conditions on proximate and selected mineral composition of cereal and legume flours”. Funded by University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2016-2017, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Determination of the level of selected toxic metals in groundwater and some cereals grown in Chittagong area of Bangladesh”. Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2017-2018, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Determination of Major constituents and minerals content of carbonated soft drink in Bangladesh”. Funded by University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2017-2018, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Effects of spray drying, freeze drying and vacuum drying methods on the proximate composition, physicochemical properties, water sorption and glass transition phenomenon of mango juice powder and Determination of Degradation Kinetics and Storage Stability of Prepared Mango Juice Powder”. Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2017-2018, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Impacts of nutritional quality on different processing techniques of Cereal and Legume flours in local market, Chittagong.”. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
. 2018-2019, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Effects of drying techniques on the physical properties and bioactive compounds of mango juice powder”. Funded by University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2018-2019, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Acrylamide quantitation of locally available potato chips in Chattogram & development of a potato chips manufacturing procedure to reduce acrylamide level”. Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2018-2019, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Assessment of extraction processes, degradation kinetics of anthocyanin from the peel of eggplant (solanum melongena) and comparative analysis of the physicochemical properties of guava jelly made with this anthocyanin, Chittagong”. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
. 2019-2020, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Determination of total carotenoid, antioxidant capacity & vitamin-C content of mango (Magnifera Indica) at its different stages (green, semi ripe, ripe & processed)”. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
. 2019-2020, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Formulation and Quality evaluation of dispersible tablet from bioactive rich mango powder”. Funded by project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2020-2021, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Bioactive-rich mango powder development by different drying techniques and its bioactive compounds characterization. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
. 2021-2022, Principal Investigator “Formulation impact on bioactive properties of dispersible mango tablet “Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (Special Allocation), Bangladesh.
.2021-2022, Principal Investigator, the project entitled “Effect of different pre-treatments on raisins processing and its quality characterization” Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2022-2023, Principal Investigator “Development of edible biopolymer from Aloe vera and its antimicrobial and Phyto-biochemical analysis”. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (Special Allocation).
. 2022-2023, Principal Investigator “Development of a non-caffeinated Coffee from Date Palm Seeds (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) and its Phyto-biochemical analysis”, Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
. 2022-2023, Principal Investigator “Extraction of passion fruits’ seed oil and characterization of its fatty acid Profile”, Funded by CVASU supported project of University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
SL No. | Student Name | Roll No. | Reg No. | Session | Degree | Supervisor |
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1. | Md. Rihan Arefin (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-21/02 | 999 | PG (MS) |
CoI
Thesis Title : Effects of Spice and Herbs Extracts on the Thermal And Storage Stability of Mustard Oil |
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Thesis Title : Effects of Spice and Herbs Extracts on the Thermal And Storage Stability of Mustard Oil | ||||||
2. | Mahmudul Islam shoishob (M.S. in Food Chemistry & Quality Assurance) | 02-22/19 | 1179 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Flavour Extraction and Product Development from Extracted Rose Petals (Rosa Rubiginosa) and Its Nutritional Evaluation |
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Thesis Title : Flavour Extraction and Product Development from Extracted Rose Petals (Rosa Rubiginosa) and Its Nutritional Evaluation | ||||||
3. | Arpita Chowdhury (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 02-22/01 | 1206 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Valorization of Papaya Waste: Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds for Better Yogurt Functionalization |
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Thesis Title : Valorization of Papaya Waste: Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds for Better Yogurt Functionalization | ||||||
4. | Sultana Jannat Pomy (M.S. Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics) | 0121/15 | 997 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Physicochemical, Bioactive & Antimicrobial Property Analysis of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Seed and Husk and its Flavor Extracted by Different Extracted Methods |
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Thesis Title : Physicochemical, Bioactive & Antimicrobial Property Analysis of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Seed and Husk and its Flavor Extracted by Different Extracted Methods | ||||||
5. | Tahiya Tahsin (M.S. Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics) | 0121/14 | 996 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Nutritional, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Passiflora Edulis and Fatty Acid Analysis of its Extracted Seed Oil |
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Thesis Title : Nutritional, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Passiflora Edulis and Fatty Acid Analysis of its Extracted Seed Oil | ||||||
6. | Md. Tarekul Islam (M.S. Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics) | 0121/09 | 991 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Determination of Nutritional Composition of Potential Red Seaweed (Porphyra umbilicalis) |
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Thesis Title : Determination of Nutritional Composition of Potential Red Seaweed (Porphyra umbilicalis) | ||||||
7. | Eka Mazumder (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 0121/04 | 1001 | PG (MS) |
CoI
Thesis Title : Impact of Hop-Plum Peel on The Bioactive and Organoleptic Properties of Wheat Noodles |
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Thesis Title : Impact of Hop-Plum Peel on The Bioactive and Organoleptic Properties of Wheat Noodles | ||||||
8. | Bintu Banik (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-21/03 | 1000 | PG (MS) |
CoI
Thesis Title : Comparison of Bioactive Compounds in Thermally Processed Juices from Various Pineapple Cultivars |
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Thesis Title : Comparison of Bioactive Compounds in Thermally Processed Juices from Various Pineapple Cultivars | ||||||
9. | Al-Mahamud Ibne Jamal (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-21/01 | 998 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Comparative Study on Phytochemical Properties of Beetroot and Developed Beetroot Jelly |
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Thesis Title : Comparative Study on Phytochemical Properties of Beetroot and Developed Beetroot Jelly | ||||||
10. | Arpan Mitra Chowdhury M.S. in Public Health | 0120/21 | 903 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : A Study on The Presence of Microplastic in Commercial Salt and Raw Sea Salt from Banskhali and Kutubdia region, Bangladesh |
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Thesis Title : A Study on The Presence of Microplastic in Commercial Salt and Raw Sea Salt from Banskhali and Kutubdia region, Bangladesh | ||||||
11. | Sowmik Roy Rathi (M.S. Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics) | 0120/04 | 833 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Development of a Non-Caffinated Coffee from Date Palm Seeds (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and its Bioactive Profile Characterization |
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Thesis Title : Development of a Non-Caffinated Coffee from Date Palm Seeds (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and its Bioactive Profile Characterization | ||||||
12. | Chaiti Dutta (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-19/03 | 688 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Antimicrobial and Phyto-biochemical analysis of Aloe vera and Development of edible biopolymer. |
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Thesis Title : Antimicrobial and Phyto-biochemical analysis of Aloe vera and Development of edible biopolymer. | ||||||
13. | Md. Arif Uddin (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-19/02 | 678 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Proximate, Minerals and Bioactive Compounds Evaluation of Papaya powders as affected by its different stages (Green, Semi Ripe and Ripe). |
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Thesis Title : Proximate, Minerals and Bioactive Compounds Evaluation of Papaya powders as affected by its different stages (Green, Semi Ripe and Ripe). | ||||||
14. | Md. Rahim Badsha (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-18/01 | 571 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Formulation and quality evaluation of instant mango drinks powder. |
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Thesis Title : Formulation and quality evaluation of instant mango drinks powder. | ||||||
15. | Muhammad Shamsul Arefin (M.S. Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics) | 0117/25 | 445 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Effect of Different Processing and Preservation Methods on the Quality of Labeo rohita Fish in Bangladesh |
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Thesis Title : Effect of Different Processing and Preservation Methods on the Quality of Labeo rohita Fish in Bangladesh | ||||||
16. | Morsheda Begum (M.S. Applied Human Nutrition and Dietetics) | 0117/23 | 443 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Comparative Analysis of Nutritive Value of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Flesh and Jackfruit Chips |
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Thesis Title : Comparative Analysis of Nutritive Value of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Flesh and Jackfruit Chips | ||||||
17. | Sathi Das (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-17/06 | 453 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Processing and Preservation of Powder and Paste form Different Spices |
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Thesis Title : Processing and Preservation of Powder and Paste form Different Spices | ||||||
18. | Meher Nahid (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering ) | 01-17/05 | 452 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Acrylamide Quantitation of Locally Available Potato Chips in Chattogram & Development of a Potato Chips Manufacturing Procedure to Reduce Acryl amide Level |
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Thesis Title : Acrylamide Quantitation of Locally Available Potato Chips in Chattogram & Development of a Potato Chips Manufacturing Procedure to Reduce Acryl amide Level | ||||||
19. | Sunzida Akhter (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-17/02 | 449 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Variability Assessment of Different Treatment Effect on Antioxidant Capacity, Total Carotenoid & Ascorbic Acid Content of Three Mango (Magnifera indica L.) Cultivars |
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Thesis Title : Variability Assessment of Different Treatment Effect on Antioxidant Capacity, Total Carotenoid & Ascorbic Acid Content of Three Mango (Magnifera indica L.) Cultivars | ||||||
20. | Farhana Sultana (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-17/01 | 448 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : A Study on Effect of Frozen Storage, light and Heating Temperature on stability of anthocyanin of natural color extracted from promegranate (Punica granatum L.) Peel. |
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Thesis Title : A Study on Effect of Frozen Storage, light and Heating Temperature on stability of anthocyanin of natural color extracted from promegranate (Punica granatum L.) Peel. | ||||||
21. | Monisha Basak (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-16/05 | 355 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Development of Mixed Fruit Leather & its Nutritional Quality Evaluation. |
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Thesis Title : Development of Mixed Fruit Leather & its Nutritional Quality Evaluation. | ||||||
22. | Tanbin Sultana (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-16/04 | 354 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Quality Comparison and Acceptability of Fruit Yoghurt with Different Fruit Juices. |
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Thesis Title : Quality Comparison and Acceptability of Fruit Yoghurt with Different Fruit Juices. | ||||||
23. | Md. Jamshed Alam (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-16/02 | 352 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Assessment of Extraction Process Degradation Kinetics of Anthocyanin from Eggplant (Solanum Melongena) Peel and its Use for Making of Guava Jelly. |
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Thesis Title : Assessment of Extraction Process Degradation Kinetics of Anthocyanin from Eggplant (Solanum Melongena) Peel and its Use for Making of Guava Jelly. | ||||||
24. | Nazmul Sarowar (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-16/01 | 351 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Effect of different processing and preservation methods on quality of Tenualosa ilisha fish in Bangladesh. |
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Thesis Title : Effect of different processing and preservation methods on quality of Tenualosa ilisha fish in Bangladesh. | ||||||
25. | Nilufa Yeasmin (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-15/06 | 277 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Assessment of heavy metal concentration in poultry egg and meal samples collected from Chittagong city |
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Thesis Title : Assessment of heavy metal concentration in poultry egg and meal samples collected from Chittagong city | ||||||
26. | Abdul Matin (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-15/05 | 276 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Comparative study on quality (Nutritive, Physico-chemical and microbial) of prepared and commercial malted milk hot drinks in Bangladesh. |
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Thesis Title : Comparative study on quality (Nutritive, Physico-chemical and microbial) of prepared and commercial malted milk hot drinks in Bangladesh. | ||||||
27. | Humaira Khanam (M.S. Food Processing and Engineering) | 01-15/02 | 273 | PG (MS) |
PI
Thesis Title : Comparative Study on Physicochemical & Microbial Properties of Different Formulated Natural Papaya Fruit Juice. |
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Thesis Title : Comparative Study on Physicochemical & Microbial Properties of Different Formulated Natural Papaya Fruit Juice. |