Lecturer (Microbiology)
Farjana Afroj is a Lecturer in Microbiology at Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB), having joined the department in July 2025. She earned both her BS and MS degrees in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka. Following her postgraduation, she worked as a research fellow at the National Institute of Biotechnology, gaining valuable experience in applied microbiological research.
Her research interests include probiotics, antibiotic resistance, the application of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) as a biopesticide, and microbial roles in aquatic ecosystems. With expertise in both conventional microbiology and advanced molecular laboratory techniques, she is passionate about teaching, supporting student development, and engaging in meaningful research.
Education
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SSC
Group: Science
Board: Rajshahi
Year: 2014
Institution: Govt. P.N. Girls’ High School, Rajshahi
Result Type: GPA
Result: 5.00 out of 5.00 -
HSC
Group: Science
Board: Rajshahi
Year: 2016
Institution: Rajshahi College
Result Type: GPA
Result: 5.00 out of 5.00 -
Bachelor
Subject: Microbiology
Year: 2022
Institution: University of Dhaka
Result Type: CGPA
Result: 3.75 out of 4.00 -
Master
Subject: Microbiology
Year: 2023
Institution: University of Dhaka
Result Type: CGPA
Result: 3.86 out of 4.00
Publications
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Conference Paper:
Author(s): Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen, Supantha Rivu, Farjana Afroj, Md. Shahidul Kabir
Paper Title: A Reverse Vaccinology Driven mRNA Vaccine Combating Esophageal Cancer: A Cutting-Edge Approach Through Molecular Docking, Dynamics, and Immune Simulations
Conference Title: ISBM Annual International e-Conference 2025
Published: September 2025 -
Conference Paper:
Author(s): Md. Eilious Hosain, Shirin Sultana, Moonmoon Ahamed Mim, Farjana Afroj, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Md. Mahmud Hasan
Paper Title: Effect of carbon sources on the culture of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, common carp Cyprinus carpio, freshwater mussel Lamellidens marginalis and vegetables in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture with biofloc system during nursery phase
Conference Title: 38th BSM International Annual Conference, 2024
Published: December 2024 -
Conference Paper:
Author(s): Farjana Afroj, Marufa Zerin Akhter
Paper Title: Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Genes in Plasmids of Clinically Isolated Escherichia coli and Klebsiella and their Transformation Study
Conference Title: 5th ICBHA (International Conference on Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture) 2023
Published: September 2023
Books (Chapter)
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Author(s): Md. Masudur Rahman, Md. Eilious Hosain, Farjana Afroj, Moonmoon Ahamed Mim, Md. Mofizur Rahaman Chowdury and Md. Niamul Naser
Book Title: Haor, River and Beel of Bangladesh: Problems and Solutions
Book Chapter: Limnology of a Polluted River Buriganga, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN)
Country: Bangladesh
Year of Publication: 2025
ISBN: 978-984-92153-4-9
Training & Certifications
- August 2025 – In-House Training on “Outcome-Based Education (OBE)”
- January 2025 – Data Exploration & Analysis with SPSS & R – Data Solution 360
- March 2022 – Good Laboratory Practice – Department of Microbiology, DU
- July 2020 – Understanding Cancer Metastasis – Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)
- April 2020 – Excel Skills for Business: Essentials – Macquarie University (Coursera)
Fellowships
- National Science and Technology Fellowship from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Government
- ASM
- ISBM
Profile Links
Non-Academic Experience
Designation: Post-Graduate Fellow
Department: Fisheries Biotechnology Division
Institute/Organization: National Institute of Biotechnology
Responsibilities:
- Design experiments and develop research protocols
- Conduct research on Bacillus thuringiensis as a biocontrol agent against mosquitoes, including bacterial isolation, identification (MALDI-TOF MS), and bioassays.
- Perform molecular techniques: DNA extraction, PCR, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, protein extraction, SDS-PAGE, etc.
From Date: December 2023
To Date: December 2024
