Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque, James Cook University, Best Researcher Award
Dr. Md Hakimul Haque is an accomplished research scientist with a PhD in Medicine from Griffith University and over 19 years of expertise in microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and antibiotic resistance. Currently an Adjunct Research Fellow at James Cook University, his pioneering work focuses on electrochemical biosensors and biomarker detection, significantly advancing clinical diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance research. Dr. Haque has authored 51 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact journal articles, and led multiple funded projects on nanoparticles and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. He is skilled in advanced molecular techniques, biosensor design, and translational cancer research, contributing to public health innovation globally.
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Education 🎓
Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia, in 2017, where his research focused on screening clinically relevant biomarkers in cancer. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science in Microbiology from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in 2007, graduating in the top 5% with a thesis on the isolation and molecular detection of Newcastle disease virus from clinical and post-mortem samples of broiler and layer chickens. He also holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with first-class honors from the same university, awarded in 2004.
Professional Experience 💼
Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque has served as an Adjunct Research Fellow at James Cook University, Australia, specializing in Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology. From 2010 to 2024, he was a faculty member in the Division of Microbiology at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Earlier, he worked as a Veterinary Officer with the Department of Livestock Services, contributing to the Avian Influenza control project (2008-2010). He also gained industry experience as a Microbiologist at FnF Pharmaceuticals and as a Technical Officer at Quality Feeds Limited in Bangladesh. His diverse roles highlight expertise in veterinary science, microbiology, and public health.
Research Experience 🔬📊
Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque has extensive research experience spanning over a decade. From March to October 2017, he was a Post-doctoral Associate at Griffith University and the University of Wollongong, focusing on novel methods for early cancer detection. Between 2014 and 2017, he conducted cancer biomarker screening as a research student at Griffith University. Earlier, from 2013 to 2014, he studied signal transduction in Campylobacter jejuni at Griffith University. His research journey began as a Research Assistant (2006-2007) at Bangladesh Agricultural University, working on Escherichia coli characterization and drug sensitivity. His work highlights strong expertise in microbiology and cancer research.
Awards and Scholarships 🏆🎓
Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque has been honored with numerous awards and scholarships throughout his academic career. In 2020, he received publication awards from both Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Italy. Griffith University, Australia, awarded him multiple scholarships including the Completion Assistance Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2017) and two prestigious postgraduate research scholarships in 2013. Earlier recognitions include a Merit Scholarship (2005) from Bangladesh Agricultural University and Government Board Scholarships at both college (1998) and junior school levels (1993) in Bangladesh, reflecting his consistent academic excellence.
Teaching and Supervision 🎓👩🎓👨🎓
Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque has actively supervised numerous MS students at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. His mentees have worked on diverse thesis topics such as molecular detection and antibiogram profiling of bacteria from various sources including dairy farm wastewater, sewage, and human urine infections. Other research includes antimicrobial resistance in poultry farming and management of cattle diseases like Lumpy Skin Disease. His guidance spans recent years (2018–2023), supporting projects focused on antibiotic alternatives, bacterial identification, and public health microbiology. This reflects his strong commitment to advancing veterinary and microbiological education and research.
Research Focus
This researcher, Prof. Dr. Md Hakimul Haque, focuses on veterinary microbiology, molecular biology, and biosensing technologies. His work spans infectious diseases in livestock 🐄🐔, including foot and mouth disease, Newcastle disease, and Lumpy Skin Disease. He also specializes in antibiotic resistance, bacterial pathogen detection, and environmental microbiology 🌱🦠. Moreover, he is deeply involved in cutting-edge cancer biomarker detection and electrochemical biosensors research for early diagnostics 🎗️🔬. His interdisciplinary expertise integrates animal health, molecular diagnostics, and nanotechnology, addressing both agricultural challenges and human health issues. His research contributes to sustainable animal farming, disease control, and innovative diagnostic tools.
Publication Top Notes
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Sustainable Antibiotic-Free Broiler Meat Production: Current Trends, Challenges, and Possibilities in a Developing Country Perspective – MH Haque et al., Biology 9(11), 411, 162 citations, 2020 🐔🌱
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RNA biomarkers: diagnostic and prognostic potentials and recent developments of electrochemical biosensors – MN Islam, MK Masud, MH Haque et al., Small Methods 1(7), 1700131, 108 citations, 2017 🧬🔬
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Gold-loaded nanoporous superparamagnetic nanocubes for catalytic signal amplification in detecting miRNA – MK Masud, MN Islam, MH Haque et al., Chemical Communications 53(58), 8231-8234, 99 citations, 2017 ⚛️🧲
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Isolation and Detection of Newcastle disease virus from field outbreaks in Broiler and Layer chickens by RT-PCR – MH Haque et al., Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine 8(2), 87-92, 85 citations, 2010 🦠🐓
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Characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from samples of different biological and environmental sources – MA Zinnah, MH Haque et al., Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine 5(1&2), 25-32, 85 citations, 2007 🧫🌍
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Optical biosensing strategies for DNA methylation analysis – MN Islam, MH Haque et al., Biosensors and Bioelectronics 92, 668-678, 68 citations, 2017 💡🧬
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Detection of regional DNA methylation using DNA-graphene affinity interactions – MH Haque et al., Biosensors and Bioelectronics 87, 615-621, 64 citations, 2017 🧬⚛️
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Epidemiological study on foot and mouth disease in cattle: prevalence and risk factor assessment in Rajshahi, Bangladesh – S Sarker, MH Haque et al., Wayamba Journal of Animal Science 3(1), 71-73, 59 citations, 2011 🐄📊
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A PCR-free electrochemical method for messenger RNA detection in cancer tissue samples – MN Islam, MH Haque et al., Biosensors and Bioelectronics 98, 227-233, 49 citations, 2017 🧬⚡
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Identification of novel FAM134B (JK1) mutations in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma – MH Haque et al., Scientific Reports 6(1), 29173, 43 citations, 2016 🧬🎗️