KAZI RIFAT ANTARA
College Park,USA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Student/ Research Assistant
Comparative Biomedical Science, UMD
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted rigorous experiments using cutting-edge tools and equipment to test hypotheses and validate theories.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
- Reviewed and synthesized relevant research articles to inform the development of research questions and hypotheses.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
Teaching Assistant
Department Of Microbiology, UMD
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Microbial genetics
- Improved overall class participation by implementing group activities and project-based learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
Research Scientist
Infectious diseases and molecular genetics laboratory
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Enhanced research efficiency by optimizing experimental designs and protocols.
- Developed novel research methodologies for improved data analysis and interpretation.
- Increased research collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, leading to more comprehensive findings.
- Streamlined laboratory workflows, resulting in reduced costs and increased productivity.
Lecturer
World University
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and continuously improve instructional approaches.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students.
Education
Ph.D. - Department of Veterinary Medicine
University of Maryland
College Park, MD12.2023
MS - Microbiology
University of Dhaka
11.2015
BS(Hons.) - Microbiology
University of Dhaka
05.2014
Skills
- Cloning- PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, ligation, transformation, sequencing
- Determination of gene expression- DNA/ RNA extraction, cDNA systhesis, quantitative-PCR, RNA-seq
- Microscopy-Confocal and compound microscopy
- Protein-protein interaction assay: Far Western, ELISA, Co-immunoprecipitation and mass-spectrometry, protein purification and concentration, visualization of protein structure
- Basic cell culture techniques such as maintaining, harvesting, seeding, and transfection
- Bacterial culture-Identification of bacteria using cultural, microscopic and biochemical techniques, enumeration, maintaining and preserving the bacterial cultures, bacterial acquisition and transmission
Research
- PhD student/ Research Assistant, 08/01/19, 12/01/23, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College Park, MD, 20740, USA
- Research Scientist, 01/17/17, 12/17/17, Infectious diseases and molecular genetics laboratory, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Scholarships And Awards
- Dean's Award: Department of biological science (Session-2012-2013)
- BSM: (Bangladesh Society of Microbiologist) Conference Award
- NST Scholarship: National Science and Technology scholarship for graduate thesis work.
- Undergraduate Scholarship: Scholarship of merit offered by Begum Rokeya Hall, Dhaka University.
Projects
Dissertation: Biological Significance of selected Ixodes scapularis Transcription Factors regulating Tick Hematophagy and Development.
- Identified 124 transcription factor like genes in the Ixodes scapularis genome.
- Identified two major groups of transcription factors which can have significant impact in tick development.
- Identified one major group of transcription factors which has impact in EGF-signaling and have significant impact in cuticle formation.
Project 1: Cloning and purification of Ixodes scapularis immunity related genes and proteins.
- Cloned Ixodes scapularis immunity related genes such as SP10, Spitz, Haemolectin, Dome.
- Produced recombinant proteins of the following genes in different vectors such as pGEX-6P1 and pET-28a.
Project in ICDDR'B: Metagenomic analysis of sewage and river sludge sample and Vibrio phage detection.
- Isolated DNA from the sewage samples.
- Identified the presence of different viral and bacterial isolates through DNA-sequencing.
M.S. Thesis: Detection of genetic variants of hepatitis B virus in multitransfused patients.
- Collected, isolated and identified different gram positive and gram-negative bacterial isolates from the immunocompromised patients.
- Identified Hep B and Hep C viruses from the blood samples.
- Confirmed their presence through DNA-sequencing.
Undergraduate Internship Project: Detection of fungi Aspergillus niger in the food sample.
- Collected the food samples from local restaurants and checked their presence through the growth on fungal media.
References
- Dr George Belov, gbelov@umd.edu, Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
- Dr Yanjin Zhang, yzhang@umd.edu, Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
Timeline
PhD Student/ Research Assistant
Comparative Biomedical Science, UMD
08.2019 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Department Of Microbiology, UMD
01.2019 - 05.2019
Research Scientist
Infectious diseases and molecular genetics laboratory
01.2017 - 12.2017
Lecturer
World University
08.2016 - 12.2016
Ph.D. - Department of Veterinary Medicine
University of Maryland
MS - Microbiology
University of Dhaka
BS(Hons.) - Microbiology
University of Dhaka
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