Office Address
Department of Aquaculture
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh.
Cell phone: +88 01722265040; Email: krsumi@pstu.ac.bd
Personal Profile
Biography
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University. Professor Sumi obtained her B.Sc. in Fisheries (Hons.) from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and M.S. in Aquaculture from the Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in 2009 and 2011, respectively. Professor Sumi secured 4th and 3rd positions in her B.Sc. and M.S. programs, respectively. She conducted her M.S. study on the “Effect of different protein levels of fry feed on the production of quality tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry. Dr. Sumi received her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science from the Department of Fisheries Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, the Republic of Korea, in 2018. Her doctoral thesis title was “Molecular Cloning and Characterization of Carbonic Anhydrase Isoforms in Pufferfish (Takifugu rubripes and T. vermicularis)”.
Professor Sumi joined the Department of Aquaculture of Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) in 2012 as a Lecturer and was promoted to Professor (Grade 3) at the same Department in 2022. She has about fifteen (15) years of experience in research and teaching. During this time Professor Sumi have gained experience on fish feed formulation, feed preparation, proximate composition analysis, feed management, culture techniques of fish in hapa and tank, water quality parameters, and sex-reversal techniques of tilapia, the extraction of DNA and RNA, 3′ and 5′-RACE amplification of cDNA by using degenerate primers, cloning, sequencing and validation of full-length sequence, RT-PCR, qPCR, touchdown PCR, in situ hybridization, in silico analysis of genomic sequence trough bioinformatics studies, homology modeling of the three-dimensional protein structure, whole-genome sequencing, SNP markers, and QTL analysis. During her Ph.D. study, she deposited 8 gene sequences in the NCBI database. Professor Sumi has been working on the nutritional requirements of catfish by developing cost-effective diets and their effects on growth, feed utilization, hematobiochemical parameters, histomorphology of liver and intestine, and immune-related gene expression. Her recent research focuses on the nutrigenomics of fish.
Professor Sumi received several trainings on Upazila structure, Microsoft Office, data analysis (SPSS, Mstatc, R program), 3-month internship, good aquaculture practices, feed formulation, research methodology, scientific report writing, curriculum design, quality assurance, teaching and learning, outcome-based education, climate-smart agriculture, etc.
Professor Sumi achieved the Chonnam National University Global Scholarship for her Ph.D. study. She was also awarded four (4) times for outstanding academic performance during her Ph.D. tenure by the WooJung Education & Culture Foundation, the Republic of Korea. Dr. Sumi achieved a fellowship for three (3) three-month internships under the Aqua-Internship Program, by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and the Faculty of Fisheries, BAU. She also got a research fellowship from the then Ministry of National Science and Information and Communication Technology (NSICT) for her M.S. research. Recently, Dr. Sumi was awarded ‘Research Publication Award 2023’ by PSTU Teachers’ Association and ‘Best Researcher Award 2025’ by Research and Training Center, PSTU.
Professor Sumi supervised 14 and co-supervised 13 M.S. students. She completed 11 research projects as a Principal Investigator and 05 as a Co-Investigator. She published over 37 articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals, including Aquaculture Reports, Scientific Reports, Food Chemistry Advances, Applied Food Research, Biological Trace Element Research, Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, Gene, Agri Gene, Genes, Water, Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Ocean Science Journal, etc. Dr. Sumi is a life member of the ‘Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh’, ‘Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF)’, ‘Fisheries Society of Bangladesh (FSB)’, and the ‘Korean Society of Life Science’.
Research Interest
Fish Nutrition, Immunity, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, Carbonic AnhydraseQualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Chonnam National University (2018)
- M.S. in Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University (2012)
- B. Sc. Fisheries (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural University (2010)
- Higher Secondary School Certificate, Dhaka Board (2005)
- Secondary School Certificate, Dhaka Board (2003)
Previous Positions
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2018-2022Associate Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
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2014-2018Assistant Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
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2012-2014Lecturer Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal
Publications
Journal (37)
Sharker, M.R., Sumi, K.R., Afroz, M., Haque, S.A., Islam, M.F., Rahman, M.M., Shalehin, A.M. and Choi, S.D., 2025. Effects of dietary Mango Kernel Meal (MKM) inclusion on growth indices, haemato-biochemical profiles, and growth and immune-regulatory genes of Gibelion catla. Scien
Sumi, K.R., Akhter, T., Akter, M., Partho, S.A. and Hasan, M.R., 2025. A first analytical report on nutritional profiling of wild and cultured Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer). Applied Food Research, p.100932.
Sumi, K.R., Biswas, A. and Nusra, S.M., 2025. Assessment of nutritional quality of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). Food Chemistry Advances, p.100991.
Ali, K., Nag, S.K. and Sumi, K.R., 2025. Assessment of Trace Elements of Wild and Cultured Asian Sea Bass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790) in Bangladesh and Their Inferences on Human Health. Biological Trace Element Research, pp.1-13.
Sumi, K.R., Sharker, M.R., Rubel, M. and Islam, M.S., 2023. Nutritional composition of available freshwater fish species from homestead ponds of Patuakhali, Bangladesh. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, p.100454.
Sohel, A.M., Shahjahan, M., Hossain, M.K., Sumi, K.R., Hossain, M.S., Abdul Kari, Z., Tahiluddin, A.B. and Téllez-Isaías, G., 2023. Effects of multispecies probiotics on growth, hematology, and gut health of stinging catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) in biofloc system. Water, 15(
Howlader, S., Sumi, K.R., Sarkar, S., Billah, S.M., Ali, M.L., Howlader, J. and Shahjahan, M., 2023. Effects of dietary replacement of fish meal by soybean meal on growth, feed utilization, and health condition of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis. Saudi journal of biolog
Billah, S.M., Sumi, K.R., Howlader, S., Sarkar, S., Ferdous, Z., Islam, S.M. and Shahjahan, M., 2022. Effects of supplemental L‐methionine for total replacement of fish meal by soybean meal on growth, feed utilisation and health status of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis
Sharker, M.R., Sukhan, Z.P., Sumi, K.R., Choi, S.K., Choi, K.S. and Kho, K.H., 2021. Molecular characterization of carbonic anhydrase II (CA II) and its potential involvement in regulating shell formation in the pacific abalone, Haliotis discus hannai. Frontiers in molecular bios
Md. Roman Akon, and Md. Rushna Alam
Assessment of the proximate composition of Tilapia produced in aquaponics system
Rahman, T., Sumi, K.R., Alam, R. and Akon, R., 2021. Assessment of the proximate composition of Tilapia produced in aquaponics system. International Journal of Innovative Research, 6(1), pp.8-12.
Sharker, M.R., Kim, S.C., Hossen, S., Sumi, K.R., Choi, S.K., Choi, K.S. and Kho, K.H., 2021. Carbonic anhydrase in Pacific Abalone Haliotis discus hannai: Characterization, expression, and role in Biomineralization. Frontiers in molecular biosciences, 8, p.655115.
Howlader, J., Robin, A.H.K., Natarajan, S., Biswas, M.K., Sumi, K.R., Song, C.Y., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S., 2001. Transcriptome Analysis by RNA–Seq Reveals Genes Related to Plant Height in Two Sets of Parent-hybrid Combinations in Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum). Sci Rep. 2020;
Howlader, J., Hong, Y., Natarajan, S., Sumi, K.R., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I. and Nou, I.S., 2020. Development of powdery mildew race 5-specific SNP markers in Cucumis melo L. using whole-genome resequencing. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 61(2), pp.347-357.
Sharker, M.R., Kim, S.C., Sumi, K.R., Sukhan, Z.P., Sohn, Y.C., Lee, W.K. and Kho, K.H., 2020. Characterization and expression analysis of a GnRH-like peptide in the Pacific abalone, Haliotis discus hannai. Agri Gene, 15, p.100099.
Sumi, K.R., Kim, S.C., Howlader, J., Sharker, M.R., Choi, K.S., Choi, S.K., Park, J.I., Nou, I.S. and Kho, K.H., 2019. Molecular identification and expression analysis of carbonic anhydrase VII in Pufferfish (Takifugu rubripes). Ocean Science Journal, 54(3), pp.363-374.
- Kim, S.C., Sumi, K.R., Sharker, M.R. and Kho, K.H., 2018. Molecular Identification and Expression of Myosin Light Chain in Shortspine Spurdog (Squalus mitsukurii). Journal of Marine Life Science 3 (1), 1–8. (The Korean Society of Marine Life Science)
Molecular Cloning and Characterization of Carbonic Anhydrase XII from Pufferfish (Takifugu rubripes)
Sumi, K.R., Kim, S.C., Howlader, J., Lee, W.K., Choi, K.S., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I., Nou, I.S. and Kho, K.H., 2018. Molecular Cloning and Characterization of Carbonic Anhydrase XII from Pufferfish (Takifugu rubripes). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(3), p.842.
Howlader, J., Park, J.I., Kim, H.T., Ahmed, N.U., Robin, A.H.K., Sumi, K.R., Natarajan, S. and Nou, I.S., 2017. Differential expression under Podosphaera xanthii and abiotic stresses reveals candidate MLO family genes in Cucumis melo l. Tropical Plant Biology, 10(4), pp.151-168.
Sumi, K.R., Kim, S.C., Natarajan, S., Choi, K.S., Choi, M.R., Kim, H.T., Park, J.I., Nou, I.S., Gilmour, K.M. and Kho, K.H., 2018. Molecular cloning and characterization of secretory carbonic anhydrase VI in pufferfish (Takifugu rubripes). Gene, 640, pp.57-65.
Howlader, J., Park, J.I., Robin, A.H.K., Sumi, K.R. and Nou, I.S., 2017. Identification, characterization and expression profiling of stress-related genes in easter lily (Lilium formolongi). Genes, 8(7), p.172.
Identification and Expression of Retroviral Envelope Polyprotein in the Dogfish Squalus mitsukurii
Kim, S.C., Sumi, K.R., Choe, M.R. and Kho, K.H., 2016. Identification and Expression of Retroviral Envelope Polyprotein in the Dogfish Squalus mitsukurii. Journal of Marine Life Science, 1(2), pp.88-94.
Carbonic anhydrase I in a cartilaginous fish, the shortspine spurdog (Squalus mitsukurii)
Kim, S.C., Sumi, K.R., Kim, J.W., Choi, M.R., Min, B.H. and Kho, K.H., 2016. Carbonic anhydrase I in a cartilaginous fish, the shortspine spurdog (Squalus mitsukurii). Ocean Science Journal, 51(3), pp.373-379.
Howlader, J., Sumi, K.R., Kim, H.T., Robin, A.H.K., Park, J.I., Chung, M.Y. and Nou, I.S., 2016. Characterization and expression analysis of peroxidases and glucan synthase like genes in Cucumis melo L. Plant breeding and biotechnology, 4(2), pp.212-224.
Sumi, K.R., Nou, I.S. and Kho, K.H., 2016. Identification and expression of a novel carbonic anhydrase isozyme in the pufferfish Takifugu vermicularis. Gene, 588(2), pp.173-179.
Alam, M.R., Haque, M.M., Sumi, K.R. and Ali, M.M., 2015. Proximate composition of para-grass (Brachiaria mutica) produced in integrated fish-fodder culture system. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 44(2), pp.113-119.
Optimization of stocking density of Vietnamese climbing perch in cage at coastal region
Ali, M.L., Mahmud, S., Sumi, K.R., Alam, M.R. and Mitul, Z.F., 2015. Optimization of stocking density of Vietnamese climbing perch in cage at coastal region. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 3(1), pp.385-388.
Haque, M.M., Alam, M.R., Alam, M.M., Basak, B., Sumi, K.R., Belton, B. and Murshed-E-Jahan, K., 2015. Integrated floating cage aquageoponics system (IFCAS): An innovation in fish and vegetable production for shaded ponds in Bangladesh. Aquaculture Reports, 2, pp.1-9.
Livelihood status of Gher farmers of Beel Dakatia in Khulna district, Bangladesh
Sumi, K.R., Sharker, M.R., Ali, M.L., Pattader, S.N., Ferdous, Z. and Ali, M.M., 2015. Livelihood status of Gher farmers of Beel Dakatia in Khulna district, Bangladesh. Int. J. of Aquatic Science, 6(1), pp.45-53.
Ferdous, Z., Nahar, N., Hossen, M.S., Sumi, K.R. and Ali, M.M., 2014. Performance of different feeding frequency on growth indices and survival of monosex tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Teleostei: Cichlidae) fry. Int J Fish Aquat Stud, 1(5), pp.80-83.
Pilot, A.I., Sumi, K.R., Sharker, M.R., Mandal, S.C., Rahman, M.M. and Alam, M.R., 2014. Effect of different live feeds on the growth performance and flesh quality of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings. International Journal of Life Sciences Biotechnology and Pharm
Rahman, M.M., Sharker, M.R., Sumi, K.R., Alam, M.A. and Hossen, M.S., 2014. Landmark-based morphometric and meristic variations of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) among three isolated stocks, the Old Brahmaputra river and the Tanguar haor and a hatchery.Internat
Effect of storage time on fish feed stored at room temperature and low temperature
Hossen, M.N., Das, M., Sumi, K.R. and Hasan, M.T., 2011. Effect of storage time on fish feed stored at room temperature and low temperature. Progressive Agriculture, 22(1-2), pp.115-122.
Lazu, M.A.A., Sumi, K.R., Das, M., Ali, M.L., Sharker, M.R., 2013. Proximate composition of different Thai pangus feed (Pangasius hypophthalmus) available in Mymensingh region. Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science 25, 34–38.
Akter, R., Sumi, K.R., Ali, M.M., Sharker, M.R., 2013. Nutritive value of three commercial fish feed and their effect on the growth of tilapia (GIFT strain, Oreochromis niloticus) fry. Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University 4(2), 29–44.
Siddika, I., Das, M. and Sumi, K.R., 2012. Effect of isoproteinous feed on growth and survival of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 10(1), pp.169-174.
Sumi, K.R., Das, M. and Siddika, I., 2011. Effect of different protein levels of fry feed on the production of quality tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 9(2), pp.365-374.
Sharker, M.R., Sumi, K.R., Alam, M.J., Ferdous, M.M.R.Z., Ali, M.M. and Chaklader, M.R., 2014. Drugs and chemicals used in aquaculture activities for fish health management in the coastal region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Life Sciences Biotechnology and Pharma Resear
Grants
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Effects of dietary β-glucan on growth, survival, body composition, and hematobiochemical parameters of Gangetic mystus, Mystus cavasius
Research and Traning Centre (RTC), Patuakhali Science and Technology University
(01/07/2025 → 30/06/2026)
Applied
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Effects of biochar based substrate on growth, yield and quality of cherry tomato under nutrient specific solutions in drip hydroponic system
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
(01/07/2024 → 30/04/2025)
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Nutritional profiling and assessment of heavy metals in farmed and wild sea bass (Lates calcarifer)
Research and Traning Centre (RTC), Patuakhali Science and Technology University
(01/07/2023 → 30/06/2025)
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Evaluation of dietary inclusion of mango kernel meal on growth performance, hematological profiles, and related gene expression of Gebelion catla fingerlings
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
(01/07/2022 → 30/06/2023)
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Effects of dietary replacement of fish meal by soybean meal on hemato-biochemical parameters and histo-morphological changes in intestine of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis
Research and Traning Centre (RTC), Patuakhali Science and Technology University
(01/07/2022 → 30/07/2023)
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Effects of dietary levels of β-glucan on growth, hematology, and expression of immune-related genes in stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis
University Grant Commission of Bangladesh (UGC)
(01/07/2022 → 30/07/2023)
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Nutritional composition of commonly available riverine fish species in different fish market at Patuakhali district
Research and Traning Centre (RTC), Patuakhali Science and Technology University
(01/07/2021 → 30/07/2022)
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Proximate and mineral composition of available freshwater fish species from homestead ponds of Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
(01/07/2021 → 30/06/2022)
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Total replacement of fish meal by soybean meal with and without methionine fortification in the diets of indigenous stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis)
Research and Traning Centre (RTC), Patuakhali Science and Technology University
(01/07/2020 → 01/06/2021)
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Effect of different protein sources in fingerling diet on growth and feed utilization of indigenous stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (bloch)
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
(01/07/2019 → 30/06/2020)
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Effect of replacement of dietary fish meal by soybean meal in fingerling diet on growth and feed utilization of indigenous stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (bloch)
Research and Traning Centre (RTC), Patuakhali Science and Technology University
(01/07/2019 → 01/06/2020)
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Establishment of PSTU innovation and dissemination center (PIDC)
Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
(01/07/2014 → 30/06/2016)
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A study on proximate composition analysis of different fish feed and feed ingredients at patuakhali region
University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
(01/01/2014 → 31/12/2014)
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Production of fish and vegetable in Integrated Floating Cage-Aquaponics system (IFCAS) in shaded ponds for enhancing production and households nutrition in Barisal District of Bangladesh
Supported by Agricultural Nutrition Extension Project (ANEP) funded by European Union
(01/04/2013 → 31/03/2014)
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Development of commercially viable prawn post larvae production technique in pond
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Bangladesh
(01/01/2013 → 31/12/2014)
Supervision
Completed Supervision
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Assessment of the Proximate Composition of Tilapia Produced in Aquaponics System
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi
> MS
Student: Md Tarequr Rahman
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Effects of supplemental L-methionine for total replacement of fish meal by soybean meal on growth and feed utilization of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes Fossilis Fry
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Associate Professor, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Ali
MS Thesis > MS
Student: Sheikh Masum Billah
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Proximate composition of available freshwater fish species from homestead ponds of Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Mondal
> MS
Student: Md. Rubel
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Total replacement of fish meal by soybean meal with and without methionine supplementation in the diets of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Ali
> MS
Student: Subroto Sarker
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Effects of dietary replacement of fish meal by soybean meal on growth and feed utilization of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Ali
> MS
Student: Sumon Howlader
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Evaluation of dietary inclusion of mango kernel meal on growth performance, haemato-biochemical profiles, growth and immune-related gene expression of gebelion catla fingerlings
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Rajib Sharker
> MS
Student: Maria Afroz
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Assessment of nutritional quality of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Lokman Ali
> MS
Student: Adrika Biswas
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Assessment of heavy metals of wild and cultured Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer) in Bangladesh
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzak
> MS
Student: Md. Kaosher Ali
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Amino acid and fatty acid profiling of wild and cultured Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer)
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzak
> MS
Student: Moriom Akter
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Proximate and mineral composition of wild and cultured Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer)
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Mohammad Lokman Ali
> MS
Student: Tania Akhter
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Effects of dietary β-glucan on growth, hemato-biochemical parameters, and expression of immune-related genes in stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis
Supervisor: Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi, Co-Supervisor: Professor Dr. Md. Lokman Ali
> MS
Student: Saiful Islam Tapu
Fingerprint/Research Expertise Keywords
Award
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2025
Best Researcher Award, PSTU Research Festival 2025
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Research Award
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2023
Research Publication Award 2023
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Publication Award
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2017
Scholarship of WooJung Education & Culture Foundation
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Academic Award
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2016
Scholarship of WooJung Education & Culture Foundation
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Academic Award
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2015
Chonnam National University Global Scholarship
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Academic Fellowship
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2011
National Science and Information and Communication Technology (NSICT) Fellowship
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Research Fellowship
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2010
Aqua-Internship Program (AIP), Asian Institute of Technology
Dr. Kanij Rukshana Sumi (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Fellowship
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