Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Md Tahrim Kobir Riyad

B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) Student & Research Assistant

Interdisciplinary plant science researcher integrating experimental physiology and computational genomics to understand plant resilience to abiotic stress. Currently a Research Assistant at Sylhet Agricultural University, working in functional genomics, enzymatic kinetics, and structural bioinformatic modeling.

Seeking postgraduate research training in plant stress biology, functional genomics, and climate-resilient crop improvement.

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Research assistantships: 2
Conference presentation: 1
Course Certificates: 13
Society Memberships: 2

Experience & Education

Most recent first. All three positions are ongoing.

Research Assistant, Genetics Lab

Sylhet Agricultural University

May 2026 – Present

Conducting gene family analysis and functional annotation using NCBI, TAIR, Phytozome, and AlphaFold.

Tools
NCBI, TAIR, Phytozome, AlphaFold

Status
Ongoing

Research Supervisor
Dr. Sayeda Sultana

Professor · Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
sultana.gpb@sau.ac.bd
Research Assistant, Agronomy Lab

Sylhet Agricultural University

Feb 2025 – Present

Running molecular and biochemical techniques, instrument operation, and stress physiology experiments.

Status
Ongoing

Research Supervisor
Dr. Mozammel Hoque

Professor · Department of Agronomy and Haor Agriculture
hoquem.aha@sau.ac.bd
B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons)

Sylhet Agricultural University

Oct 2023 – Present

Status
Ongoing

Coursework

Plant Physiology Crop Science Plant Biotechnology Genetics & Plant Breeding Soil Science Plant Pathology Entomology Agricultural Biochemistry Environmental & Agro-ecosystem Science Agricultural Statistics & Research Methods
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Govt. Ananda Mohan College, Mymensingh

Oct 2020 – 2022

Group
Science

GPA
5.00 / 5.00

Status
Completed 2022

Research interests

Exploring plant resilience through integrated experimental and computational approaches.

Plant Stress Physiology

Designing and conducting seed germination and abiotic stress resilience experiments.

Molecular Biology

DNA extraction and biochemical assays for antioxidant enzymes and stress markers.

Bioinformatics & Genomics

Genome-wide identification, gene expression profiling, and structural predictions.

Publications

Research contributions in plant genomics, gene expression, and abiotic stress physiology, presented as accepted conference abstracts.

Posters accepted: 4
As presenting author: 1

Accepted conference abstracts

Fifth International Conference of the Bangladesh Society of Plant Science and Technology (BSPST)

29–31 October 2026
Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh

P1 Presenting author

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the FAR1 Gene Family in Arabidopsis thaliana with Their Developmental, Hormonal, and Stress-Responsive Expression

Tasfiah Jahan, Md Tahrim Kobir Riyad, KM Ahbab Zaman Aqib, Md Arifur Rahman, Md Mahdi Hasan Munna, and Md Jahid Hasan Jone

Poster accepted

P2 Co-author

Unveiling Salicylic Acid-Mediated Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Mustard (Brassica spp.) Genotypes Using a Multivariate Approach

Nafisa Anzum, Mohammad Shafi Ullah Bhuiyan, Md Tahrim Kobir Riyad, Md Arifur Rahman, KM Ahbab Zaman Aqib, and Sayeda Sultana

Poster accepted Presenter: Nafisa Anzum

P3 Co-author

Expression Dynamics of the Cytochrome B5 Gene Family in Arabidopsis thaliana: Tissue Specificity, Phytohormonal Responsiveness, and Abiotic Stress Responses

Md Mahdi Hasan Munna, KM Ahbab Zaman Aqib, Md Arifur Rahman, Md Tahrim Kobir Riyad, Tasfiah Jahan, and Md Jahid Hasan Jone

Poster accepted Presenter: KM Ahbab Zaman Aqib

P4 Co-author

Evaluation of Physiological and Biochemical Response of Rice Landraces under Salinity Stress

Md Mahdi Hasan Munna, Tarikul Islam Rasel, Md Monirul Islam, Md Tahrim Kobir Riyad, KM Ahbab Zaman Aqib, Md Arifur Rahman, Durjoy Roy, Md Jaoad Al Mobin, SM Toki Emam, and Mozammel Hoque

Poster accepted Presenter: Md Mahdi Hasan Munna