
Dr. Shikder Saiful Islam
Professor
Address:
Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
Professor Dr. Shikder Saiful Islam is a marine microbiologist whose research focuses on biology, systematics and diversity of microalgae and their associated microbiomes, molecular ecology and evolution, as well as algal-bacterial interactions. Additionally, he is involved in the management of bacterial activity in aquaculture systems, the study of host-pathogen interactions, investigation of pathogenic bacterial virulence and quorum sensing, biochemistry, immunogenomics, metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics. Dr. Saiful employs both traditional microbiological methods and advanced molecular techniques to address fundamental ecological questions. His research involves the use of culture-based algal experimental models in combination with field studies to explore the associated microbiomes and their role in modulating algal physiology and biotoxin production.
Dr. Saiful has received
numerous awards in recognition of his outstanding academic and research
accomplishments. These accolades include the Chancellor (Presidential) Gold
Medal and the Prime Minister's Gold Medal in 2010, as well as the National
Science and Technology (NST) Master Grants Fellowship from the Ministry of
Science and Information & Communication Technology of Bangladesh in 2010.
He was also the recipient of a Meritorious Scholarship from the University
Grants Commission of Bangladesh in 2010 and a University Meritorious Student
Scholarship from Khulna University for four consecutive years from 2006 to
2010. In 2006, he received the Nurunnessa Trust Scholarship from Khulna
University.
PhD in Biological Sciences (University of Tasmania, Australia)
Graduate Certificate in Research (University of Tasmania, Australia)
MSc in Aquaculture (University of Ghent, Belgium)
MSc in Fish Genetics and Biotechnology (Khulna University, Bangladesh)
BSc (Honours) in Fisheries (Khulna University, Bangladesh)
Molecular ecology and
evolution, algal-microbiomes, metagenomics and meta-transcriptomics, microbial
bioprocessing and biotechnology, fish disease, virulence factors, quorum
sensing and microbial pathogenesis, molecular biochemistry, microbial ecology
and community management, host-pathogen interaction, molecular biology and
bioinformatics, evolutionary biology and population genetics, molecular systematics, marine bioproducts
Current Research Project/Collaboration
Professional Experience
August 2024 - Present; Professor, Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
May 2019 - August 2024; Associate Professor, Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
May 2023 - November 2023, Research Assistant, Ecology and Biodiversity, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia.
May 2014- May 2019; Assistant Professor, Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
May 2012 - May 2014; Lecturer, Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh.
Membership
1) International Society for the Study of Harmful Algae (member)
2) Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (member)
Teaching
Molecular ecology/biology, Evolution and Genetics, Systematics and evolution, Microbial ecology and community management, Ichthyology, Fish physiology, Fish biochemistry, Algal biology and culture, Fish population dynamics, Bioinformatics
Projects
1. Consultancy
i) Identifying suitable carp and prawn culture practices under changing environmental cycle and developing their business model by linking with market and farmers. Supported by Improving Food Security and Livelihoods (IFSL) project of WorldFish, Bangladesh (Position, Consultant).
ii) Development of biodiversity friendly guidelines on fisheries and aquaculture for the wildlife sanctuaries in Bangladesh Sundarbans. Supported by Expanding the Protected Area System to Incorporate Important Aquatic Ecosystems project, UNDP, Bangladesh (Position, Junior National Consultant)
iii) An aquaculture inventory to improve the sector’s capacity to adapt to climate change impacts in the southern districts of Bangladesh. Supported by FAO and Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific ("NACA") (Position, Co-researcher).
2. Funded Research Projects and Funding Organization
i) Identifying Synbiotic Relationships of Prebiotics with Indigenous Probiotic for Enhancing Growth, Immunity and Disease Resistance Capacity of Fish and Shrimp. Funded by Research Grants Program (RGP), Research and Innovation Center, Khulna University, Bangladesh. (Principal Investigator, 2025 to 2026)
ii) Empowering Coastal Communities: Integrating Artemia Culture in High Density Shrimp Farming System in the South-Western Regions of Bangladesh. Funded by Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project (SCMFP), Department of Fisheries, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ongoing project (Principal Investigator, 2024 to 2025).
iii) Optimizing Field Studies: Gene Bank Development and Research Capability Enhancement of Small Indigenous Fish Species. Funded by Research and Innovation Center of Khulna University, Bangladesh (Year: 2024-2025).
iv) Development of in situ breeding technology of Macrobrachium rosenbergii and adoption of sustainable eco-friendly culture shrimp/prawn. Funded by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Bangladesh (Year: 2018-2021).
v) “Blue economy challenge project: running a feed trial to reduced use of fishmeal by replacing with marine bacterial biomass in shrimp feed in tanks at 5 level of salinity” in collaboration with WorldFish under CGAIR research programme on fish agri-food systems (Year: 2017-2018).
vi) Blue economy challenge project: “Low cost tilapia feed research project: identification and quantification of benthos, determination of benthos community structure and gut content of tilapia fish from experimental ponds” in collaboration with World Fish under CGAIR research programme on fish agri-food systems (Year: 2017-2018).
vii) Assessment of virulence factors of devastating pathogen of Vibrio spp., causative agent of Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) in shrimp larvae. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (Year: 2017-2018).
viii) Adoption of biofloc technology for enhancing prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) production. Funded by Bangladesh Academy of Science, Bangladesh (Year: 2016-2018).
ix) AQUAFISH INOVATION LAB project “Integrated Mola fish and gher/freshwater prawn farming with dyke cropping to increase household nutrition and earnings for rural farmers in Southwest Bangladesh”. Program activities funded in part by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under CA/LWA No. EPP-A-00-06-00012-00 and by participating US and Host Country institutions (Year: 2013-2016).
x) Effect of probiotics on the production performance, bacterial quality and immune competence of freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). Funded by Ministry of Education, Bangladesh (Year: 2014-2016).
xi) Development of Sustainable Aquaculture of Seabass (Lates calcarifer) in the Coastal District, Bagerhat”. Infrastructural Development and Research Strengthening of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (IDRSBFRI) Project (Year: 2013-2014).
3. Research Assistant
i) “Mud Crab (Scylla serreta) Culture as an Adaptive Measure for the Climatically Stressed Coastal Fisher-Folks of Potuakhali and Barguna Districts of Banglaesh”. Funded by DANIDA, supervised by RFLDC-Barisal and implemented by Fisheries and Marine Technology Discipline, Khulna University
ii) “Monosex Culture of Fresh Water Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and its Impacts on the Economy of Bangladesh”. Funded by Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
iii) “Brood stock Development and Breeding Technique of Marine/Brackish Water Fishes (Mullet: Mugil cephalus and Parse: Liza parsia)”. Funded by Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Supervision
Student name | Degree | Year | Title |
Marshida Khanom | MS | 2019 | Determination of survival and immune competence
of wild and hatchery produced Macrobrachium
rosenbergii post larvae challenged with Vibrio
parahaemolyticus |
Tahera Tamanna Mou | MS | 2019 | Virulence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus to shrimp juvenile |
Priyanka Biswas | MS | 2019 | Effect of indole and cinnamaldehyde on the caseinase activity of Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
Mst. Mousumi Rahman | MS | 2019 | Effect of indole and cinnamaldehyde on the swimming motility of Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
Mst. Farhana Khanom | MS | 2019 | Effect of cinnamaldehyde on the indole production of Vibrio spp. |
Sumaiya Sarmin | MS | 2019 | Effect of probiotics and biofloc on total cultivable bacteria and Vibrio spp. in shrimp culture |
Tanjira Tasnim Munia | MS | 2018 | Determination of LC50 and survival ofof prawn juvenile in response to Vibrio spp. challenge |
Nipa Rani Roy | MS | 2018 | Effect of different tilapia feed on the species diversity, richness and evenness of benthos community |
Most. Sabina Akter | MS | 2018 | Identification and quantification of benthos in different feed treated tilapia ponds |
Prosenjit Debnath | MS | 2018 | Effect of different C/N rations on the volume and potential microbial composition of flocs in prawn culture system |
Tanay Biswas | MS | 2018 | Effect of commercial probiotics on total bacteria and Vibrio spp. in shrimp (Penaeus monodon) nursing |
Tanmoy Halder | MS | 2018 | Effect of stocking density on the macrobenthos community in a biofloc adapted prawn culture system |
Tareque Aziz | MS | 2018 | Effect of biofloc technology on gut microbial proliferation of Macrobrachium rosenbergii |
Farhana Aktar | MS | 2018 | Stomach content of tilapia fed with different experimental diets |
Fahad Rahman | MS | 2018 | Effect of time restricted feeding and re-feeding regimes on compensatory growth, body composition, and feed utilization in prawn ( Macrobrachium rosenbergii) culture system |
Md. Rony Golder | BSc | 2019 | Effect of different experimental diets and salinity on growth performance of Penaeus monodon |
Md. Abdul Kadir Zilany | BSc | 2019 | Effect of different experimental diets and salinity on feed utilization in Penaeus monodon culture |
Fatema Tuj Johra | BSc | 2018 | Identifying suitable carp and prawn nursing practices under changing environmental cycle |
Shamima Ferdose | BSc | 2018 | Effect of different experimental feeds on the water quality of Penaeus monodon culture at different stocking densities |
Iren Nahar Sithi | MS | 2017 | Effect of probiotics on immune competence of prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) (De Man, 1879) |
Swapna Rani Ghosh | MS | 2017 | Impact of aquaculture on the water quality of Poshur River stretch of Dacope Upazilla, Bangladesh |
Sadia Afrin | BSc | 2017 | Probiotics: determinants of survival of Macrobrachium rosenbergii against pathogenic Aeromonas spp. |
Partha Chandra Paul | BSc | 2018 | Enumeration of Bacillus spp. load from probiotic treated and non-treated Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879) farm |
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List of publications
1. List of Papers
1. Ghosh, A.K., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Islam, S.S., Sarower, M.G., Mistry, S.K., Arafat, S.T., Huq, K.A. (2025). Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): Enhancing Growth, Production, Immunological Responses and Environmental Management in Aquaculture. Aquaculture International, Paper Accepted. [Impact Factor: 2.2]
2. Islam, S.S.*, Nowshin, R., Bir, J., Sarmin, S.S., Islam, M.R., Sultana, A., Ferdose, J., Sultana, A., Zohora, F.T., Khanom, M., Golder, R., Al Zobayer, M.F., Das, K.K., Khatun, M.A., Sadia, A., Huq, K.A. (2025). Impact of commercial probiotics on growth, pro-Phenoloxidase, superoxide dismutase and digestive enzyme activity in Macrobrachium rosenbergii cultured at different stocking densities. Aquaculture Research, 2025 (1), 4397755. https://doi.org/10.1155/are/4397755. [Impact Factor: 2.2]
3. Islam, S.S., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Sarower, M.G., Ahsan, M.N. (eds.). Book of Abstracts: International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX). 29 – 31 January, 2025. Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. pp. 210.
4. Islam, S.S.*, Bridle, A., Murray, S., Bolch, C. (2024). Microbiomes of Gambierdiscus lewisii from the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Harmful Algae, Hiroshima, Japan. International Society for the Study of Harmful Algal Blooms. Paper accepted.
5. Islam, S.S., Mondal, S.R., Bir, J., Sabbir, W., Azad, M.A.K., Wahab, M.A., Borski, R., Huq, K.A. (2024). Impacts of integration of mola with prawn-carp gher farming: an approach to enhance household fish consumption and family income. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 2024, e13066. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.13066. [Impact Factor 2.8].
6. Bir, J., Sarker, H., Mita, F.S., Noor, M.I., Kumar, R., Islam, S.S., Das, M., Huq, K.A. (2024). The impact of salinity and temperature stress on survival, behaviour, immune response and proximate composition of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Aquaculture International, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-024-01468-6. [Impact Factor: 2.9].
7. Shammi, A.T., Hassan, N., Golder, M.R., Molla, H., Islam, S.S. (2023). Health status assessment of people adjacent to temporary waste disposal sites in Khulna city, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 9, e19810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19810. [Impact Factor: 4.0]
8. Ahmmed, M.K., Bhowmik, S., Ahmmed, F., Giteru, S.G., Islam, S.S., Hachem, M., Hussain, M.A., Kanwugu, O.N., Agyei, D., Defoirdt, T. (2023). Utilisation of probiotics for disease management in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii): Administration methods, antagonistic effects and immune response. Journal of Fish Diseases, 00, 1-16. http://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13850. [Impact Factor: 2.5]
9. Islam, M.A., Islam, S.S., Bir, J., Debnath, P., Ullah, M.R., Huq, K.A. (2023). Effect on water quality, growth performance and economics of Giant Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii with partial feed in biofloc system. Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, 3, 435-446. https://doi.org/10.1002/aff2.126
10. Munia, T.T., Islam, H.M.R., Golder, M.R., Hossen, M.B., Banu, G.R., Islam, S.S.* (2023). Response of Macrobrachium rosenbergii juvenile against a virulent isolate of Vibrio sp. from a diseased Penaeus monodon. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 35 (1), 1-12.
11. Azad, M.A.K., Islam, S.S.*, Ghosh, A.K., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Smith, A.J., Bir, J., Ahmmed, M.K., Ahmmed, F., Banu, G.R., Huq, K.A. (2023). Application of Zymetin and Super PS probiotic in hatchery, nursery, and grow-out phases of Macrobrachium rosenbergii and their impact on culture environment, production, and economics. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, 54, 645 - 665. [Impact Factor: 3.40].
12. Ahmmed, M.K., Bhowmik, S., Giteru, S.G., Zilani, M.N.H., Adadi, P., Islam, S.S., Kanwugu, O.N., Haq, M., Ahmmed, F., Ng, C.C.W., Chan, Y.S., Asadujjaman, M., Chan, G.H.H., Naude, R., Bekhit, A.E.A., Ng, T.B., Wong, J.H. (2022). An update of lectins from marine organisms: characterization, extraction methodology, and potential biofunctional applications. Marine Drugs, 20 (7), 430. https://doi.org/10.3390/md20070430 . [Impact Factor: 5.4].
13. Islam, S.S., Zhang, S., Eggermont, M., Bruto, M., Le Roux, Defoirdt, T. (2022). The impact of the multichannel quorum sensing systems of Vibrio tasmaniensis and Vibrio crassostreae on virulence towards blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) larvae. Aquaculture, 547, 737414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.737414. [Impact factor: 5.14].
14. Islam, S.S., Golder, M.R., Bir, J., Mistry, S.K., Siddique M.N.A., Azad, M.A.K., Ali, M.R., Sabbir, W., Huq, K.A. (2022). Growth comparison of mono and mixed-sex giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii, De Man) and stocking optimization of male monosex farming. Khulna University Studies, 19(1), 43-54. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2022.19.01.2114-ls
15. Bir, J., Golder, M.R., Islam, S.S. (2022). Review on invasive alien species (IAS): Challenge and consequence to the aquatic ecosystem services. Marine Science and Technology Bulletin, 11, 288-298. 5.
16. Azad, M.A.K., Islam, S.S.*, Amin, M.N., Ghosh, A.K., Hasan, K.R., Bir, J., Banu, G.R., Huq, K.A. (2021). Production and economics of probiotics treated Macrobrachium rosenbergii at different stocking densities. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 282, 115125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.115125. [Impact factor: 3.31]
17. Rahman, M.K., Islam, M.M., Islam, H.M.R., Huq, A., Islam, M.S., Islam, S.S., Bir, J. and Ahmed, K.K.U. 2021. Development of In-situ Breeding Technology of Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and Adoption of Sustainable Eco-Friendly Culture of Prawn and Shrimp (Penaeus monodon); Sub-Project Completion Report. BARC. 83p.
18. Golder, M.R, Zilany, M.A.K., Bir, J., Huq, K.A., Kabir, K.A., Mamun-Ur-Rashid, M., Islam, S.S. (2021). Effect of different experimental diets and salinity on growth performance of Penaeus monodon. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 33(2), 275-282.
19. Islam, M.A., Islam, S.S., Debnath, P., Bir, J., Huq, K.A. (2021). Effect of different C/N ratios on volume and potential microbial composition of flocs in freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii culture system. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 9(1),310-317.
20. Chakrobortty, D., Ali, M.R., Dey, B.K., Gupta, N., Islam, S.S., Sui, L. (2020). Viral contamination of tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon broodstock in Bangladesh. Aquaculture International, 28, 2161-2172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-02000583-4. [Impact factor: 2.95].
21. Howlader, P., Ghosh, A.K., Islam, S.S.*, Bir, J., Banu, G.R. (2020). Antiviral activity of Cynodon dactylon on White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) infected shrimp: an attempt to mitigate risk in shrimp farming. Aquaculture International, 28, 1725–1738. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-020-00553-w. [Impact factor: 2.95].
22. Bir, J., Das, R., Golder, M.R., Islam, S.S., Paul, P., Noor, M.I., Islam, M.R., E-Mahfuj, S., Ghosh, A.K., Huq, K.A. (2020). Growth performance and proximate composition of grey mullet Liza parsia at different salinities. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 32(2), 277-286.
23. Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Sabbir, W., Islam, R., Huq, K.A. (2020). Ecology and reproductive biology of mud crab Scylla spp.: a study of commercial mud crab in Bangladesh. International Journal of Academic Research and Development, 5(2), 1-7.
24. Rahman, F., Ghosh, A.K., Islam, S.S. (2019). Effect of time restricted feeding and re-feeding regimes on compensatory growth, body composition and feed utilization in prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) culture system. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, 32(3), 236-249. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2019.1661328. [Impact factor: 1.33].
25. Azad, M.A.K., Islam, S.S.*, Sithi, I.N., Ghosh, A.K., Banu, G.R., Bir, J., Huq, K.A. (2019). Effect of probiotics on immune competence of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Aquaculture Research, 50, 644-657. https://doi.org/10.1111/are.13942. [Impact factor: 2.2].
26. Chowdhury, S.Z., Huq, K.A., Ghosh, A.K., Biddut, M.I.H., Howlader, P., Islam, S.S., Bir, J. (2019). Two crops shrimp farming is a new approach to enhance production in semi intensive farming in coastal region of Bangladesh. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 14(5), 102-109.
27. Ghosh, A.K., Biswas, M., Azad, M.A.K., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. and Shah, M.S. (2018). Effect of restricted feeding on growth performance and feed utilization of freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) in pond aquaculture system. Khulna University Studies, 15(1), 13-22.
28. Islam, S.S., Khan, N., Azad uzzaman, Q., Dickson, M. (2018). Identifying suitable carp and prawn nursing practices under changing environmental cycles and developing their business model by linking with market and farmers. Khulna, Bangladesh: WorldFish. Special Study Report. pp. 31.
29. Huq, K.A., Islam, S.S., Bir, J. (2018). An aquaculture inventory to improve the sector’s capacity to adapt to climate change impacts in the southern districts of Bangladesh. In Preliminary study: Aquaculture inventory for improved planning and management in the southern districts of Bangladesh. CLS-FSH-NT-18-0072, V1.2. pp. 27-40.
30. Eggermont, M., Bossier, P., Pande, G.S.J., Delahaut, V., Ali, R., Gupta, N., Islam, S.S., Yumo, E., Nevejan, N., Sorgeloos, P., Gomez-Gil, B., Defoirdt, T. (2017). Isolation of Vibrionaceae from wild blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) adults and their impact on blue mussel larviculture. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 93(4). https://doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fix039. [Impact factor: 4.52].
31. Shah, M.S, Sutapa, S.S., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A., Rahman, S.M.B., Rahman, M.A. (2017). Heterosis analysis in strain-crossed hybrid rohu (Labeo rohita) through microsatellite DNA variability assay. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 17, 1157-1166. DOI: 10.4194/1303-2712-v17_6_09. Impact factor: 1.4.
32. Gain, D., Mahfuj, M.S., Huq, K.A., Islam, S.S., Minar, M.H., Goutham-Bharathi, M.P., Das, S.K. (2017). Landmark-based Morphometric and Meristic Variations of Endangered Mrigal Carp, Cirrhinus cirrhosus (Bloch 1795), from Wild and Hatchery Stocks. Sains Malaysiana, 46(5), 695-702. [Impact factor: 1.0].
33. Islam, S.S.*, Ashrafi, S., Shah, M.S., Sumon, M.S., & Ali, M.R. (2016). Morphological observation and length-weight relationship of threatened Nondi Bale Paragobiodon echinocephalus (Rüppell, 1830). Khulna University Studies, 13(1), 41-48.
34. Islam, S.S., Shah, M.S., Ibn Shams, F., Ali, M.R., Rahi, M.L. (2015). Genetic Variability Assay of Different Natural and Hatchery Populations of Rohu (Labeo rohita) in Bangladesh. International Journal of Life Sciences, 9(1), 30-36.
35. Ali, M.R., Rahi, M.L., Islam, S.S., Shah, M.S., Ibn Shams, F. (2015). Genetic Variability Assay of Different Strains of Catla catla. International Journal of Life Sciences, 9(1), 37-42.
36. Rahaman, S.M.B, Rahaman, M.S., Ghosh, A.K., Gain, D., Biswas, S.K., Sarder, L., Islam, S.S., and Sayeed, AB. (2014). A Spatial and Seasonal Pattern of Water Quality in the Sundarbans River Systems of Bangladesh. Journal of Coastal Research, 31(2), 390-397. [Impact factor: 0.92].
37. Rahaman, S.M.B., Sarder, L., Rahaman, M.S., Ghosh, A.K., Biswas, S.K., Siraj, S.M.S., Huq, K.A., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M. and Islam, S.S. (2013). Nutrient dynamics in the Sundarbans mangrove estuarine system of Bangladesh under different weather and tidal cycles. Ecological Processes, 2, 29. [Impact factor: 4.4].
38. Rahaman, S.M.B., Golder, J., Rahaman, M.S., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Huq, K.A., Begum, S., Islam, S.S. and Bir, J. (2013). Spatial and Temporal Variations in Phytoplankton Abundance and Species Diversity in the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh. Journal of Marine Science Research & Development, 3(2), 126.
39. Ghosh, A.K., Sarkar, S., Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. and Naser, M.N. (2013). Probiotic Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Farming at Different Stocking Densities and its Impact on Production and Economics. International Journal of Research in Fisheries and Aquaculture, 3 (2), 25-29.
40. Sultana, S., Shah, M.S., Islam, S.S., Ghosh, A.K. (2013). Taxonomy and other biological aspects of Rhinomugil corsula (Hamilton). International Journal of Research in Biological Sciences, 3(3), 123-131.
41. Rahi, M.L., Sarower-E-Mahfuj, Islam, S.S., Islam, S.S. and Sabbir, W. (2013). Assessment of the Abundance and Species Composition of Moiur River, Khulna. Journal of Bio-Science, 21, 27-34.
42. Islam, S. S.*, Shah, M. S., Rahi, M. L., Biswas, P., Islam, M. R. and Bir, J. (2013). Taxonomy and Some other Aspects of Biology of Puntius sarana and Puntius gonionotus. Khulna University Studies, 11 (1 & 2) and 12 (1 & 2), 77-86.
43. Islam, S.S.*, Shah, M.S., Akter, R., Biswas, P., Sabbir, W. and Bir, J. (2013). Some Aspects of Biology of Snake Head Channa striatus. Khulna University Studies, 11 (1 & 2) and 12 (1 & 2), 59-66.
44. Bir, J., Islam, M.R., Shah, M.S., Islam, S.S., and Sabbir, W. (2013). Fecundity, Gonado-Somatic Index (GSI), Conditioning Factors, Food and Feeding Habit and Length- Weight Relationship of Gold Spot Mullet, Liza parsia. Khulna University Studies, 11 (1 & 2) and 12 (1 & 2), 67-75.
45. Hassanuzzaman, A. F. M., Rahaman, M. A. and Islam, S. S. (2011). Practice and Economics of Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Culture in Seasonally Saline Paddy Field. Mesoptomian Journal of Marine Science, 26(1), 69-78.
2. CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM/ SEMINAR
1. Rahman, S.H., Mistry, S.K., Mony, S.T.J., Islam, S.S., Sarower, M.G. (2025). Climate-Resilient Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Farming in Bangladesh. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 6.
2. Islam, S.S., Bridle, A., De Boever, F., Green, D., Bolch, C. (2025). Comparative Genomics of the Dinoflagellate Microbiome Bacterium Alcanivorax. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 26.
3. Mistry, S.K., Khatun, R., Islam, S.S., Asadujjaman, M., Sarower, M.G., Rahman, S.H. (2025). Enhancing Sustainable Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Production through Synbiotic Culture Systems in Semi-Intensive Farming. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 42.
4. Roy, B.K., Khanam, S., Rubel, S.A.A., Islam, S.S., Rouf, M.A. (2025). Poison Fishing and Its Effect on Aquatic Organisms and Aquatic Environment in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 49.
5. Ghosh, A.K., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Islam, S.S., Sarower, M.G., Mistry, S.K., Arafat, S.T., Huq, K.A. (2025). Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): Enhancing Growth, Production, Immunological Responses and Environmental Management in Aquaculture. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 54.
6. Ghosh, K.G., Islam, S.S., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Islam, M.R., Parvez, M.S., Sabbir, W., Huq, K.A., Sarower, M.G. (2025). Unraveling the Effects of Pesticides on Fish: A Focus on Growth, Immune Functions, and Reproductive Performance. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 63.
7. Muntaha, S.S., Ashrafy, A., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Banu, G.R., Islam, S.S. (2025). A Review on the Gut Microbiomes of Shrimp and Their Interactions to Enhance Host Innate Immunity. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 95.
8. Jahan, I., Humaira, M.A., Shapla, R.A., Saha, H., Mony, S.T.J., Mohona, T.S., Rahman, S.M., Khatun, M.M., Islam, S.S. (2025). Evaluation of Hatching Success and Naupliar Development of Artemia Cysts Available in Bangladesh Markets. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 97.
9. Islam, M.R., Islam, S.S., Sarower, M.G. (2025). DNA Marker-Based Study of Molluscan Diversity along Coastal Regions of Bangladesh. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 103.
10. Tus Sadia, H., Ahmmed, S.S., Nasrin, F., Adhikary, U., Banu, G.R., Islam, S.S., Ghosh, A.K. (2025). Ethanolic Extract of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Enhances the Growth and Immune Functions of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Machrobrachium rosenbergii). International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 130.
11. Humaira, M.A., Islam, M.R., Khatun, R., Ghosh, A.K., Hasanuzzaman A.F.M., Islam, S.S. (2025). Dinoflagellate-Microbiome Interactions and Production of Algal Metabolites: A Review. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 149.
12. Khatun, R., Mistry, S.K., Islam, S.S., Asadujjaman, M., Sarower, M.G., Rahman, S.H. (2025). Synergistic Impact of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Cellular and Humoral Immunity in Penaeus monodon. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 152.
13. Jannat, N., Hasaanuzzaman, A.F.M., Islam, S.S. (2025). Microalgae: A Source of Potential Bioactive Compounds and Their Impacts on Human health. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 168.
14. Tanha, S.A.G., Shawon, E.A.S., Sarkar, R., Rahman, S.M., Islam, S.S., Rahman, M.M. (2025). Effects of Microplastic on Growth and Behavior of Asian Walking Catfish (Clarius batrachus). International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 173.
15. Khanam, S., Rubel, S.A.A., Roy, B.K., Islam, S.S., Rouf, M.A. (2025). Effect of Poisons used in the Sundarbans on the Survivability and Behaviours of Mystus gulio. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 175.
16. Rubel, S.A.A., Khanam, S., Roy, B.K., Islam, S.S., Rouf, M.A. Status of Poison Fishing in the Sundarbans and Its Impact on Water Parameters. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 193.
17. Nabila, F.R., Saha, H., Ghosh, A.K., Khatun, R., Islam, S.S. (2025). Seasonal Succession of Phytoplankton Across Two Lakes at Khulna University Campus Having Nutritional Source Dynamics. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 195.
18. Saha, H., Nabila, F.R., Islam, S.S. (2025). Seasonal Dynamics in Zooplankton Abundance and Diversity across Two Lakes at Khulna University Campus with Varied Nutritional Sources. International Symposium on Marine Litter and Coastal Ecosystem Nexus (MariNEX), Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. 29-31 January 2025. p. 208.
19. Islam, S.S., Bridle, A., De Boever, F., Green, D., Murray, S., Verma, A., Bolch., C. (2023). Microbiomes of Australian Gambierdiscus species and comparative genomics of bacterial associates. The 20th International Conference on Harmful Algae, Hiroshima, Japan. 5-10 November 2023. p. 211.
20. Bolch, C., Sim, G., Pinfold, T., Islam, S.S., Hallegraeff, G., Green, D., Amin, S., Iha, C. (2023). In-situ assessment of bloom microbiomes associated with the HAB dinoflagellates Gymnodinium catenatum and Tripos furca. The 20th International Conference on Harmful Algae, Hiroshima, Japan. 5-10 November 2023. p.192.
21. Islam, M.A., Islam, S.S., Bir. J., Debnath, P., Ullah, M.R., Huq, K.A. (2023). Effect of biofloc on feed efficiency, growth and production of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii De Man, 1879). International Symposium on Healthy Mangrove and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. p. 92.
22. Biswas, S.K., Kumar, R., Golder, M.R., Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. (2023). Application of probiotics and prebiotics for promoting growth of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon): an approach to eco-friendly shrimp culture. International Symposium on Healthy Mangrove and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. p. 121.
23. Islam, S.S., Bridle, A., Bolch, C., Murray, S. (2023). Poster on Algal microbiomes structure and function in marine ecosystem. International Symposium on Healthy Mangrove and Sustainable Fisheries for Climate Resilient Coastal Community in South Asia. p. 129.
24. Huq K.A., Islam S.S., Sabbir W., Bir J., Haque S.M., Borski R. (2018). Integration of mola Amblypharyngodon mola in prawn-carp gher farming systems to increase household nutrition and earnings for rural farmers in southwest Bangladesh. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. 19-22 February 2018. Aquaculture America-2018, p. 211.
25. Islam S.S., Hossain A., Huq, K.A., Sabbir W., Haque S.M., Borski R. (2018). Impact of fertilizer on production of prawn, carp, and mola in traditional gher farming systems of poor rural farmers in southwest Bangladesh. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. 19-22 February 2018. Aquaculture America-2018, p. 222.
26. Jony, J.H., Khatun, M.A., Dola, M.S.I, Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. (2022). Effect of Clostridium sp. against Vibrio parahaemolyticus causing disease symptoms and survival of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. 9th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2022. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia. 28-29 May 2022. p. 72.
27. Khatun, M.A., Jony, J.H., Dola, M.S.I, Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. (2022). Effect of Lactobacillus sp. on the pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus causing disease symptoms and survival of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. 9th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2022. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia. 28-29 May 2022. p. 73.
28. Akter, M.S., Roy, N.R., Islam, S.S., Kabir, K.A., Hossain, M.S., Ghosh, A.K., Bir, J., Huq, K.A. (2019). Identification and Quantification of Benthos in Different Feed Treated Tilapia Ponds. Eighth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2019. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 30-31 March 2019. p. 76.
29. Das, K.K., Pramanik, A., Kanok, F., Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. (2019). Assessing the Impact of Different Commercial Probiotics on the Growth of Pond Cultured Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Eighth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2019. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 30-31 March 2019. p. 82.
30. Anamika, P., Das, K.K., Muhammad, M.S., Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. (2019). Effect of dietary and environmental probiotics on growth performance of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Eighth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2019. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 30-31 March 2019. p. 91.
31. Roy, N.R., Islam, S.S., Akter, M.S., Kabir, K.A., Hossain, M.S., Ghosh, A.K., Bir, J., Huq, K.A. (2019). Effect of Different Tilapia Feeds on the Species Diversity, Richness and Evenness of Macro-Benthos Community. Eighth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2019. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 30-31 March 2019. p. 127.
32. Azad, M.A.K, Islam, S.S., Bir, J., Huq, K.A. (2016). Optimization of stocking density of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii under probiotics administered culture. 7th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2016. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 29-30 October 2016. p. 59.
33. Azad, M.A.K, Islam, S.S., Bir, J., Huq, K.A. (2016). Probiotic influence on production performance of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii in earthen pond. 7th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2016. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 29-30 October 2016. p. 60.
34. Majumder, P., All Mahadi, M.N., Ghosh, A.K., Bir, J., Islam, S.S., Islam, M.A., Huq, K.A. (2016). Plankton variability in probiotic treated and non-treated prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) culture system maintaining carbon and nitrogen ratio 15:1. 7th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2016. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 29-30 October 2016. p. 66.
35. Bir, J., Huq, K.A., Ghosh, A.K., Azad, A.K., Islam, S.S., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M. (2014). Effect of commercial probiotics on growth performance of freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879). 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 60.
36. Shah, M.S., Rahman, S.M.B., Huq, K.A., Ghosh, A.K., Islam, S.S., Shah, S.S., Rahman, M.A. (2014). Development of heterotic hybrids through crossing riverine stocks of rohu, Labeo rohita. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 28.
37. Ahmmed, F., Shah, M.S., Banu, G.R., Ahmmed, M.K., Islam, S.S. (2014). Isolation of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus spp.) from shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and possible use as probiotics. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 38.
38. Bir, J., Sarker, S., Huq, K.A., Ghosh, A.K., Islam, S.S., Emran, S., Rahman, S.M.B. (2014). Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) farming using probiotics at different stocking density and its impact on production and economics. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 41.
39. Khushi, S.S., Bir, J., Huq, K.A., Islam, S.S., Azad, M.A.K., Ghosh, A.K. (2014). Enumeration of beneficial bacterial load in the gut content of freshwater prawn (Macrobranchium rosenbergii) from probiotic treated and non-treated pond. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 64.
40. Aktar, S., Huq, K.A., Islam, S.S., Azad, M.A.K., Khushi, S.S., Bir, J. (2014). Harmful bacterial loads in soil, water and gut contents of freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) from probiotics treated and non-treated pond. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 69.
41. Bir, J., Sampa, C., Ghosh, A.K., Islam, S.S., Huq, K.A. (2014). Marketing of formalin treated fishes in domestic markets at Khulna city in Bangladesh. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 88.
42. Sarker, D.S., Rahman, S.M.B., Bir, J., Ghosh, A.K., Islam, S.S. (2014). Organoleptic and bio-chemical changes of tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) stored in ice and at ambient temperature. 6th Biennial Fisheries Conference & Research Fair 2014. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF). 26-27 April 2014. p. 96.
43. Islam, S.S., Shah, M.S. and Rahi, M.L. (2012). PCR Based DNA Variability Assay of Different Stocks of L. rohita. Fifth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF. 18-19 January 2012. p. 16.
44. Rahman, G.M.Z., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Huq, K.A., Islam, S.S., Ghosh, A.K. and Rahaman, S.M.B. (2012). Proximate Composition of Earthworm Perionyx excavates Cultured Using Different Organic Food Composites. Fifth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF. 18-19 January 2012. p. 71.
45. Bir, J., Shah, M.S., Islam, S.S., Islam, M.R. and Sabbir, W. (2012). Fecundity, Food and Feeding Habit and Some Aspects of Biology of Liza parsia. Fifth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF. 18-19 January 2012. p. 8.
46. Haque, M.A., Huq, K.A., Rahaman, S.M.B., Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M. and Islam, S.S. (2012). Mud Crab (Scylla serrata) fattening as an adaptive measure for the climatically stressed coastal fisher-folks of Patuakhali and Barguna districts. Fifth Fisheries Conference & Research Fair. Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF. 18-19 January 2012. p. 146.
47. Hasanuzzaman, A.F.M., Huq, K.A., Rahman, S.M.B., Haque, M.A. and Islam, S.S. (2012). Mud crab culture as an adaptive measure for the climatically stressed coastal fisher-folks of Potuakhali and Barguna District. South Asian Regional Conference on Natural Resource Conservation in the Developing Countries under the Changing Climate. Rajshahi - & Khulna University, Bangladesh. 28-29 February & 01 March 2012. p. 63.