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Dr. Md. Akhtar Uz-Zaman
Professor
Department of Dairy and Poultry Science
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine


About
Qualifications
Honours
Publications




Professional Summary

Highly accomplished academic and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the field of Dairy and Poultry Sciences. Extensive expertise in teaching, research, and poultry extension services. Proven track record in supervising research projects, publishing in renowned journals, and presenting at international conferences. Holds a PhD in Poultry Breeding and multiple advanced degrees in Poultry Science and Animal Husbandry. Internationally recognized for contributions to poultry science, particularly in rural poultry production and breeding strategies.

 

Key Skills

Poultry breeding & management

Rural poultry production

Animal husbandry

Research supervision & publication

Extension services

Project management

International collaboration

Teaching & academic leadership

 

Professional Experience

Professor                                                                                                                                            (May 2009 – Present)

Department of Dairy and Poultry Sciences, 

Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh.

  • Conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.
  • Supervise MSc and PhD students in poultry science.
  • Investigate poultry/domestic bird breeding, nutritional requirements, and farm size optimization.

 Associate Professor                                                                                                             (Apr 2003 – May 2009)

Department of Dairy and Poultry Sciences, 

Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh.

  • Engaged in teaching and research focused on poultry breeding and nutrition.
  • Presented research findings at international conferences.

Assistant Professor                                                                                                               (Sep 1997 – Apr 2003)

Department of Dairy and Poultry Sciences, 

Sylhet Govt. Veterinary College, Bangladesh.

  • Taught courses related to animal and poultry science.
  • Conducted research on poultry production systems.

 Poultry Extension Officer                                                                                                       (Apr 1993 – Sep 1997)

Directorate of Livestock Services, 

Central Government Poultry Farm, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Provided technical support and extension services to poultry farmers.

 Scientific Officer                                                                                                                           (Apr 1990 – Apr 1993)

Animal Production Division, 

Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Conducted research on ruminant feeding systems and production techniques.


International Exposure

  • Visited the United Kingdom (UK), Sweden, France, and more for research collaboration and conferences.


Specialty

  • Invitee of the Danish Embassy Bangladesh and meeting with the Ambassador

 

Social Responsibilities

  • Trained local farmers in poultry farming.
  • Actively engaged in community welfare and disaster relief efforts.

 



Contact

Email:   zaman_65@hotmail.com

Cell Phone:   01912505340

Qualifications


Educational Qualifications
  • PhD in Poultry Breeding (2021) | University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  • MS in Rural Poultry Production and Health (2001-2002) | The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • MSc in Poultry Science (1986-1987) | Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
  • Bachelor (Hons) in Agricultural Science (Animal Husbandry) (1982-1986) | Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
  • HSC in Science (1980-1981) | Rajshahi Board
  • SSC in Science (1978-1979) | Rajshahi Board

Trainings Received
  • Administration, Office Management, and Communication – Graduate Training Institute, Mymensingh (14 days, 1989).
  • Feed Resources Training Program – BARC, Dhaka (3 days, 1990).
  • Research Planning and Evaluation – BARC, Dhaka (16 days, 1991).
  • Statistical Methods for Agricultural Research – Graduate Training Institute, Mymensingh (20 days, 1992).
  • Dacron Bag Technique in Cattle Feed Evaluation – BLRI, Dhaka (2 days, 1993).
  • Production Planning and Management of DLS Farms – BARC, Dhaka (6 days, 1994).
  • People Fight Poverty with Poultry – Dhaka (5 days, 2002).

Honours


Membership
  • World’s Poultry Science Association-BB
  • Bangladesh Animal Husbandry Association
  • Bangladesh Livestock Society
  • Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh
  • Commission Member, SSC at IUCN

Others

Major Research Projects Conducted

  • Crossbred Chicken Value Chain (BadalgachiUpazilla, Naogaon) – Funded by PLPD and IFAD.
  • Feeding System of Large Ruminants (Bangladesh) – Funded by BARC.
  • Climate Resilient Chicken Production and Rearing (SapaharUpazilla, Naogaon) – Funded by Action Aid Bangladesh.
  • Optimum Farm Size of Sonali Hens – Funded by PKSF-IFAD.
  • Conservation of Indigenous Naked Neck and Aseel Chicken – Funded by UGC.
  • Study on Vitamin D Retention in Chicken Eggs – Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology.

 

Supervision and Research Leadership

Supervision: Guided MSc and internship students in research projects focused on poultry and domestic birds.

Principal Investigator: Led and completed key research projects on:

  • Conservation of Aseel Chicken (game bird) from extinction.
  • Determining the optimal nutritional requirements for chickens.
  • Assessing the ideal farm size under semi-scavenging systems for sustainable poultry farming.


 Research Presentations at International Conferences

  • World's Poultry Congress, Australia (2008)
  • Asia Pacific Poultry Conference, Thailand (2007)
  • International Poultry Conference, Egypt (2005)
  • World's Poultry Congress, Turkey (2004)
  • International Network for Family Poultry Development, Dhaka (2002)
  • Australian Poultry Science Symposium (2014, 2016)
  • Evonik Animal Nutrition University Program Regional Workshop, Singapore (2016)

Other Activities

  • Vice President, Denmark Alumni Network Bangladesh (DANB).
  • Convener, Students Welfare Association, Patnitola, Naogaon.

 

Language Skills

Full Professional proficiency in English and Bengali

 

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 01 February 1965

Permanent Address: Village: Buzrukmamudpur, PO: Bamail, PS: Patnitola,Dist: Naogaon, Bangladesh.

 


Publications


1. Authored 16 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as poultry breeding, nutritional management, and egg production under semi-scavenging systems.

2. Presented research at international conferences including World's Poultry Congress and Asia Pacific Poultry Conference.


Funding


Supervision


Collaboration