Md Ashraful Islam Bhuiya

Interdisciplinary researcher with over 15 years in quantitative biology, statistical modeling, and experimental research. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and an M.S. in Statistics. Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable insights, enhancing research outcomes through effective collaboration and mentorship.

• Isolation and Characterization of Nucleic Acid, University of Oxford, 2017
• Occupational Radiation Protection, Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, 2014
• Basic Nuclear Orientation Course, Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology, Dhaka, 2010

• Computational Modeling of Gastrointestinal Nematode Infection Dynamics in Livestock, Developed multilevel and regression-based models in R to analyze parasite infection dynamics in sheep and cattle populations in Wyoming. Integrated fecal flotation measurements with environmental and host-level variables to model infection risk, seasonal variation, and parasite transmission across livestock and wildlife interfaces.
• Statistical Modeling of Interaction Effects in Categorical Data, Compared alternative log-linear modeling frameworks for categorical biological data with complex interaction structures and overdispersion. Evaluated model fit, fixed effects, and higher-order interactions using statistical computing in R.
• Deep Amplicon Sequencing and Nemabiome Analysis of Anthelmintic Resistance, Applied sequencing-based approaches and bioinformatic analysis to characterize gastrointestinal nematode community composition and detect benzimidazole resistance in livestock and wildlife populations.
• Single-Cell Transcriptomic Analysis of Olfactory Neurogenesis, Analyzed single-cell RNA-seq data from mouse olfactory epithelium to investigate molecular mechanisms of neurogenesis and neuronal plasticity. Integrated transcriptomic analysis with imaging and lineage-tracing experiments.

• Graduate Research Assistant, Ph.D. Research, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 01/21, Present, Lead an interdisciplinary research project on gastrointestinal nematodes in livestock and wildlife populations., Designed and implemented statistical models in R, including multilevel regression approaches, to quantify infection risk and identify host and environmental predictors., Integrated parasitological, ecological, and sequencing data to study parasite burden, transmission, and anthelmintic resistance., Coordinated field data and sample collection with livestock producers and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department., Mentored undergraduate students and contributed to collaborative research planning and execution., Presented research findings at professional conferences and to academic and industry stakeholders.
• Graduate Research Assistant, M.S. Research, Department of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 03/18, 05/20, Investigated neurogenesis and activity-dependent plasticity in the mammalian olfactory system using molecular and imaging approaches., Conducted single-cell RNA-seq analysis and bioinformatic interpretation to identify pathways involved in neural development., Designed probes for in situ hybridization and contributed to integrated analysis of imaging and transcriptomic datasets., Managed mouse colonies, genotyping workflows, and experimental data collection.
• Associate Research Scientist, Department of Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, 08/20, 11/20, Supported molecular biology research involving recombinant protein expression, purification, and nucleic acid quality analysis., Applied laboratory and analytical methods relevant to bioprotectant development and biological sample quality assessment.
• Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11/09, 08/17, Worked across multiple research and applied science units in tissue banking, nuclear medicine, and food and radiation biology., Supervised laboratory staff, trainees, and research activities across multiple units., Conducted research and testing involving biological samples, molecular analysis, quality control, and applied health and agricultural data., Led and supported projects in tissue processing, hormone and cancer marker assays, food quality analysis, and molecular testing., Coordinated operational and technical workflows in regulated scientific environments.