Prarthana Sharma | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Prarthana Sharma l Agricultural and Biological Sciences
| Best Researcher Award

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn | Poland

Dr. Prarthana Sharma’s research focuses on molecular mechanisms regulating hepatic function, gene expression, and hepatoprotection using animal models. Her work integrates cell culture, molecular biology, and pharmacological approaches to understand the interaction between dietary compounds and cellular signaling in liver physiology. She has contributed to advanced investigations on the hepatoprotective effects of medicinal plant extracts such as Silybum marianum (silymarin) and Curcuma longa (turmeric) in mitigating aflatoxin B1-induced liver toxicity, employing both in vivo porcine models and in vitro hepatocyte culture systems. Her research involves microRNA profiling, transcriptomic analysis, and molecular pathway mapping to identify gene regulatory networks responsible for liver protection and regeneration. With expertise in gene expression studies, RNA and DNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR, and real-time PCR, she explores molecular responses to dietary interventions at cellular and systemic levels. Her scientific contributions also include comparative gene expression studies in granulosa cells, linking molecular genetics to reproductive physiology. She actively participates in preclinical research, focusing on toxicokinetics, pharmacokinetics, and drug delivery, contributing to translational approaches in veterinary and biomedical sciences. Through multidisciplinary collaborations, her research aims to advance understanding of nutrigenomics, toxicogenomics, and molecular pharmacology for improving animal and human health.

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Sharma, P., Asediya, V., Kalra, G., Sultana, S., Purohit, N., Kibitlewska, K., Kozera, W., Czarnik, U., Karpiesiuk, K., & Lecewicz, M. (2025). Hepatoprotective effect of Silymarin herb in prevention of liver dysfunction using pig as animal model. Nutrients, 17(20), 3278. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17203278

Mohammad Mijanur Rahman | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman | Animal Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman, Universiti Malaysia sabah, Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman is a Bangladeshi animal scientist specializing in 🐄 animal nutrition, 🥩 meat & dairy science, and 🌿 forage production. He earned his PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Kagoshima University, Japan (2009) and currently serves at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Previously, he held research and academic positions at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, University of Malaya, and Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute. Dr. Rahman has received numerous 🏆 innovation awards for sustainable livestock feed solutions. His work emphasizes sustainable animal production and food security.

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🎓 Academic Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Kagoshima University, Japan (2006-2009) 🏆. He earned his Master of Science in Dairy Science from Bangladesh Agricultural University (1998-1999) 🥛 and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Husbandry from the same institution (1991-1994) 🐄. His early education includes a Higher Secondary School Certificate from Government Aseque Mahmud College (1989-1990) 📚 and a Secondary School Certificate from Digpait D.K. High School (1984-1988) 🏫. His academic journey began at 111 No. Chadpur Government Primary School, Jamalpur (1979-1983) ✏️.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia (since March 2024) 🎓. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (2016-2023) 📖. He held roles as a Visiting Research Fellow (2014-2016) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2011-2014) at the University of Malaya 🔬. Additionally, he was a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Miyazaki, Japan (2009-2011) 🇯🇵. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Scientific Officer at Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (1998-2004) 🐄, contributing to livestock research and development.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to agricultural science and innovation. In 2022, he won multiple Gold Awards for sustainable livestock feed innovations, including PROOVYFEED 🐔, Pregnamix 🐄, and Agrowaste Poultry Feed 🌱. He also secured Silver and Bronze Awards at various research exhibitions. In 2021, he received the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 🎖️ from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan. His past honors include the Young Scientist Award (2009) 🏅, MEXT Scholarships 🎓, and Best Oral Presentation Award (2010) 🎤. Additionally, he was awarded prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan 🇯🇵 and Malaysia 🇲🇾.

📚 Teaching Expertise

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman is an experienced educator, specializing in animal science and livestock production. He teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses, including Animal Reproduction 🐄, Meat and Dairy Science 🥩🥛, Animal Nutrition 🍀, Poultry Industry 🐔, and Ruminant Production 🐑. His expertise extends to Pasture and Fodder Production 🌱, Genetics and Animal Breeding 🧬, and Animal Feed Technology 🌾. He also contributes to courses on food security, agricultural ecosystems, and meat science. His dedication to teaching enhances students’ knowledge of sustainable livestock management and agricultural innovations.

🐄 Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mijanur Rahman specializes in animal nutrition, forage science, and livestock production. His research explores oxalate toxicity 🌱 in animal feed, feed intake and digestibility 🥩, and the utilization of agro-industrial by-products 🏭 for sustainable animal nutrition. He has contributed to improving goat and poultry diets 🐐🐔, optimizing prebiotics in aquaculture 🐟, and enhancing meat and dairy science 🥛. His work on Napier grass, soy waste, and palm kernel cake supports sustainable livestock farming. His research also extends to nutritional strategies for ruminants, improving growth performance, and food security.

Publication Top Notes

📚 A review of oxalate poisoning in domestic animals: tolerance and performance aspects – MM Rahman, RB Abdullah, WE Wan Khadijah – Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition – Cited by: 144 – 📆 2013

🌿 Oxalate accumulation in forage plants: some agronomic, climatic and genetic aspects – O Kawamura – Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences – Cited by: 109 – 📆 2011

🐟 The effects of mixed prebiotics in aquaculture: A review – W Wee, NKA Hamid, K Mat, RIAR Khalif, ND Rusli, MM Rahman, … – Aquaculture and Fisheries – Cited by: 66 – 📆 2024

🥩 A review of okara (soybean curd residue) utilization as animal feed: Nutritive value and animal performance aspects – MM Rahman, K Mat, G Ishigaki, R Akashi – Animal Science Journal – Cited by: 57 – 📆 2021

🌾 Effects of season, variety and botanical fractions on oxalate content of napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) – MM Rahman, M Niimi, Y Ishii, O Kawamura – Grassland Science – Cited by: 49 – 📆 2006

🥥 Coconut palm: food, feed, and nutraceutical properties – K Mat, Z Abdul Kari, ND Rusli, H Che Harun, LS Wei, MM Rahman, … – Animals – Cited by: 46 – 📆 2022

🐐 Feed intake and growth performance of goats supplemented with soy waste – MM Rahman, T Nakagawa, RB Abdullah, WKW Embong, R Akashi – Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira – Cited by: 43 – 📆 2014

🐠 Olive oil by-products in aquafeeds: Opportunities and challenges – MK Hazreen-Nita, ZA Kari, K Mat, ND Rusli, SAM Sukri, HC Harun, … – Aquaculture Reports – Cited by: 37 – 📆 2022

🍃 Feed intake, digestibility and growth performance of goats offered napier grass supplemented with molasses protected Palm Kernel Cake and soya waste – MM Rahman, RB Abdullah, WE Wan Khadijah, T Nakagawa, R Akashi – Cited by: 34 – 📆 2013

🐂 Study on the growth pattern of Gayals (Bos frontalis) and their crossbred calves – MAJ Huque, KS, MM Rahman – Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences – Cited by: 31 – 📆 2001

🐓 Performance of different fast-growing broiler strains in winter – MMR Sarker, MSK, SU Ahmed, SD Chowdhury, MA Hamid – Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences – Cited by: 28 – 📆 2001

🌱 Effect of palm kernel cake as protein source in a concentrate diet on intake, digestibility and live weight gain of goats fed Napier grass – MM Rahman, RB Abdullah, WK Wan Embong, T Nakagawa, R Akashi – Tropical Animal Health and Production – Cited by: 27 – 📆 2013