University of Chittagong

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE RESEARCH

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PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR • RESEARCHERS • STUDENTS

People
at HOPE Lab.

Meet the principal investigator, researchers, students and alumni contributing to the scientific activities of HOPE Lab.

Principal Investigator

TJHPI, HOPE Lab, CU

Dr. Tanim Jabid Hossain

Associate Professor · Founder & Principal Investigator

Dr. Tanim Jabid Hossain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, and Founder and Principal Investigator of HOPE Lab. A microbial biochemist, his research focuses on microbial metabolism, glycobiology and functional biomolecules, including N-linked glycans, microbial glycan-processing pathways and bioactive microbial products. He undertook doctoral research through the RIKEN–Saitama University Joint Program in Japan and served as an International Program Associate with RIKEN's Glycometabolome Team from 2012 to 2015. As Founder and Principal Investigator of HOPE Lab, he directs research combining experimental biochemistry and microbiology with genomics, glycomics and metabolomics to investigate microbial biochemical pathways, molecular functions and biological interactions across host, food and environmental systems.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PROFILES

Academic metrics

30Publications
~1.4KCitations
15h-index
18i10-index

Figures are manually maintained from the PI's Google Scholar profile. Last updated: 6 November 2026.

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HOPE LAB MEMBERS

Research Assistants

04 MEMBERS

Asif Mahmud Antar

Postgraduate student

Abrar Faiyaz Shihab

Postgraduate student

Foujea Afrin Nipa

Postgraduate student

Musfika Akhter Turna

Postgraduate student

HOPE LAB MEMBERS

Research Students

05 MEMBERS

Rahatul Jannat

Graduate student

Tahjib Islam

Graduate student

Aurgha Acharjee

Graduate student

Samia Akter

Graduate student

Azmir Arif Al Quraishi

Graduate student

HOPE LAB MEMBERS

Trainees

03 MEMBERS

Shafiullah Al Fahad

Undergraduate student

Prome Ghosh

Undergraduate student

Antara Raisa

Undergraduate student

FORMER MEMBERS

Alumni

HOPE Lab acknowledges former members who contributed to its research activities.

Affiliations and positions reflect information available to HOPE Lab and were last reviewed in 2026.

Ibrahim Khalil Faisal

Currently Biochemist, Ibne Sina Diagnostics.

Iqbal Hossain Nafiz

Currently PhD researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology.

Jasmin Sultana

Alumna.

Khadiza Akter

Currently Assistant Teacher.

Mahzabeen Muntaha

Currently Assistant Teacher.

Mohammad Nazmul Ahmed Chowdhury

Currently BCS-cadre college teacher (gazetted).

Mohammed Sajjad Hossain Bappi

Currently PhD researcher at The Ohio State University, United States.

Md. Sajib Khan

Currently Research Fellow at the National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB).

Mukta Das

Currently Lecturer, CMP College.

Raihanul Islam

Currently Biochemist at Popular Diagnostics.

Subrina Akter Zedny

Currently PhD researcher at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

Sumaiya Islam Chowdhury

Currently Scientific Officer, BCSIR.

Tanjilur Rahman

Currently PhD researcher at the University of Queensland, Australia.

PEOPLE AND OPPORTUNITIES

Student Research Opportunities

Students interested in research in microbial biochemistry, biotechnology, probiotics, functional biomolecules, genomics, and related fields are welcome to inquire about opportunities. We encourage students to have a genuine reason for pursuing research and a clear idea of how the experience may contribute to achieve their life goal. Opportunities depend on ongoing projects, available supervision, and laboratory capacity. Integrity, responsibility, and a willingness to learn are essential.

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