Lecturer (Microbiology)
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Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen
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Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen is a Lecturer in Microbiology at Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), having joined in July 2025. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) and MS in Microbiology from the Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU).
He is an interdisciplinary researcher with expertise spanning immunology, oncology, reverse vaccinology, computational biology, virology, stem cell biology, immuno-informatics, molecular biology, and astrobiology. Notably, he has substantial experience in both experimental (wet lab) and computational (dry lab) research. His research background includes vaccine, drug, gene therapy, and CAR-T cell design, cancer biomarker analysis, as well as phenotypic and genotypic identification of Staphylococcus spp., Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, plant extract, heavy metal-based and nanoparticle-based microbial susceptibility testing. Known for his enthusiasm, attention to detail, and innovative mindset, Mr. Mahdeen is driven by curiosity and a strong commitment to academic excellence.
Education
- Master of Science (MS) in Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in the group of Science, Ideal College
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in the group of Science, A.K. High School
Research Publications
- Designing novel multiepitope mRNA vaccine targeting Hendra virus (HeV): An integrative approach utilizing immunoinformatics, reverse vaccinology, and molecular dynamics simulation- Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Imam Hossain, Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Sajedul Islam, T. M. Fazla Rabbi, Journal: PLOS One, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312239
- An Integrated Proteomics, Immunoinformatics and Biocomputational Approaches for the Designing of an mRNA Vaccine Against Japanese Encephalitis Virus- Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Sanjida Hossain, Md. Rakibul Hasan, Logon Barua, Journal: Computational and Structural Biotechnology Reports.
- A reverse vaccinology and immunoinformatic approach to design a novel mRNA vaccine against stomach cancer targeting the potent pathogenic proteins of Helicobacter pylori-Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Abanti Barua, Journal: Bioinformatics and Biology Insights, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/11779322251331104
- Developing a chimeric multiepitope vaccine against Nipah virus (NiV) through immunoinformatics, molecular docking and dynamic simulation approaches- Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Logon Barua, Rehana Parvin, Homaira Pervin Heema, Jannatul Ferdous, Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2024.107098.
- Revolutionizing Chikungunya Vaccines: mRNA Breakthroughs With Molecular and Immune Simulations- Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Abanti Barua, Journal: Bioinformatics and Biology Insights, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/11779322251324859.
- Designing of a chimeric multiepitope vaccine against bancroftian lymphatic filariasis through immunoinformatics and biocomputational approaches-Rehana Parvin, Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Jannatul Ferdous, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, Journal: PLOS One, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310398.
- Novel fungal metabolites as dual cholinesterase inhibitors: A computational approach for Alzheimer’s disease therapy- Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Syed Mohammad Lokman, Rehana Parvin, Md Shahidur Rahman, Erfanul Haq Chowdhury, Kazi Chamonara, Salma Chowdhury, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Mst. Mitu Khatun, Journal: PLOS One, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326219
Conference Articles
- Exploitation of Biocomputational Approaches for siRNA-Mediated Gene Silencing of MPOX: A Novel Therapeutic Strategy – Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Abanti Barua. Conference name: 38th BSM ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
- A Reverse Vaccinology Approach for the Design of Dual mRNA Vaccines: Targeting Measles Antigens and Conserved Sequences from Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Viruses Using Molecular Docking, Dynamics and Immune simulations – Abanti Barua, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Md. Habib Ullah Masum. Conference name: 3rd ICALS Conference 2025.
Research Grants
- National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship 2023-2024, in Biological and Medical Science by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.
- Teacher Student Joint Research Grant (2023) awarded by Research Cell, NSTU
Awards and Grants
- Merit Scholarship: Tuition fee waiver in the 3 (out of 8) semesters of undergrade for securing place in top three, by Noakhali Science and Technology University.
Skills
- Computer: SPSS (Statistical data analysis), Biorender, Microsoft office, Adobe Photoshop, Emailing & Internet Browse.
- Bioinformatics: Cancer Biomarker Analysis (GEPIA2, GENT2, UCSC XENA, ONCOMINE, UALCAN, Cbiportal, PrognoScan, STRING), Gene Therapy (I-SCORE, DSIR, REYNOLDS, AMARZGUIOUI), Epitope Prediction and Population coverage analysis (IEDB Analysis Resource), Molecular Docking (Clustpro, Autodock Vina, H-DOCK, Patch DOCK, HawkDock, CABS-dock), Molecular Dynamic Simulation (GROMACS), Tertiary Structure Prediction of protein (AlphaFold, I-TASSER, Raptor X), Molecular Mechanics General Borne Surface Area (HawkDock), Disulfide Engineering (Disulfide by Design), Immune Response Simulation (C-IMMSIM), Codon optimization (Jcat), In-silico Cloning, In-silico PCR and In-Silico Gel Electrophoresis (SnapGene), mRNA structure prediction of protein (RNAfold, RNAcofold), biological pathway analysis (Cytoscape, EnriChr, DAVID)
- Analytical: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Laboratory: Culturing Microorganism, ATCC handling and culture, Biochemical Test, DNA Extraction, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Biofilm Formation Assay (tube, congo red and tissue plate), Metal Susceptibility Test, Antibiotic Susceptibility Test, Nanoparticles Susceptibility Test etc.
- Research: Writing Original and Review Article, Endnote and Mendeley Citation.
- Language: Bengali, English.
Training and Certifications
Year | Training title | Institute |
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2020 | Immunoinformatic and Vaccinomics | BIOSOL Center |
2021 | The Science of Stem Cells | American Museum of Natural History (COURSERA) |
2021 | Introduction to the Biology of Cancer | Johns Hopkins University (COURSERA) |
2021 | Understanding Cancer Metastasis | Johns Hopkins University (COURSERA) |
2021 | Understanding Prostate Cancer | Johns Hopkins University (COURSERA) |
2021 | Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds | University of Arizona (COURSERA) |
2021 | Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life | The University of Edinburgh (COURSERA) |
2021 | Antimicrobial resistance – theory and methods | Technical University of Denmark (COURSERA) |
2021 | Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks | University of Pittsburgh (COURSERA) |
2021 | Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization | Johns Hopkins University (COURSERA) |
2021 | Bacteria and Chronic Infections | University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) (COURSERA) |
2021 | Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome | University of Colorado Boulder, University of California San Diego (COURSERA) |
2021 | Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course | Duke University, North Carolina State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (COURSERA) |
2021 | Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch | Coursera Project Network |
2021 | DNA Decoded | McMaster University (COURSERA) |
Extracurricular Activities
- Demonstrated leadership skills by serving as a Class Representative till Post-graduation (6 years) (2018-2024)
- Trainee at Globe Biopharmaceuticals (August 2022-September 2022)
- Collaborated with faculty and students to address academic concerns and improve the learning environment
- 2nd Position holder at Essay Competition organized by “Agnishikha” (2012)
- Representative of a day-long advanced workshop entitled “Career Essentials 2k19” organized by Bishwobiddaloy.com (2019)