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Prof. Dr. Ananda Kumar Saha
Designation Office Department
Pro-Vice Chancellor Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor
Education Summary Ph. D, M. Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.)
Name of Degree Subject/Group Institution University Passing Year
Ph. D Microbiology University of Pune, India University of Pune, India 2002
M. Sc. Zoology University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK 1991
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh 1979
Duration Department/Office Organization Position
17 Jun 2017 - 16 Jun 2021 Department of Zoology Rajshahi University Pro Vice Chancellor
01 Jul 1984 - 30 Jun 2023 Department of Zoology Rajshahi University Professor
Journal
# Title
1 Hossain, M.S., Paul, G K., Mamud, S., Saleh, M.A., Uddin, M.S., Dutta, A.K., Roy, A.K., Saha, A.K., Sheam, M., Ahmed, S., Rahman, M.M. Paul, D.K. & Biswas, S.K. , "Mixed dye degradation by Bacillus pseudomycoides and Acinetobacter haemolyticus isolated from industrial effluents: A combined affirmation with wetlab and in silico studies. " , published in Arabian journal of chemistry. 15: 1-13
Published date: Nov 2022
2 Nasrin, T., Saha, A.K. Mohanto, M. K., Chaity, A.S., Alam, M.J., Shawon, M.M.H. and Haque, M.F., "Reduction of Toxic Effects of Textile Dye, Basic Red-18 on Tilapia Fish by Bioremediation with a Novel Bacterium, Mangrovibacter yixingensis Strain AKS2 Isolated from Textile Wastewater." , published in Annual Research & Review in Biology. 37(11). 12-29.
Published date: Jan 2022
3 Mohanta, M. K., Hasi, A. S., Haque. M.F. and Saha, A.K. , "Supplementation of Vitamin A and C effectively recover the Histological and Haematological Alternation caused by Mosquito Coil Smoke and Aersonal in Mice Model. " , published in Int. J. Curr. Microbiol App. Sci.5: 2223- 2237.
Published date: Dec 2019
4 Declourization of azo dye by indigenous bacteria and its impact on seed germination. , "Nasrin,T., Saha, A.K.,Mohanto, M.K., Chaity, A.S., Rahman, S.M.A., Ruhi, R.A., Sarker, S.R and Haque, F.M." , published in Int. J. Biosci. 14: 197-210.
Published date: Apr 2019
5 Tang, S.S., Biswas, S.K., Tan, W.S., Saha, A.K. and Leo B.F., "Efficacy and potential of phage therapy against multidrug resistant Shigella spp. " , published in Peer J 7:6225
Published date: Mar 2019
6 Sathi, R.S., Saha, A.K., Mohanto,M.K., Chaity, A.S., Tammanna, N., Ruhi, R.A., Rahman, M.A. and Haque, M.F., "Bacteriological Evaluation of Drinking Water of Rajshahi City, Bangladesh." , published in American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering Technology and Sciences (ASRJETS). 59(1): 230- 243.
Published date: Jan 2019
7 Nushair, A.M., Saha A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.A., & Haque, M.F., "Rhizobium sp. CCNWIC119; a single strain highly effective as biofertilizer for three different peas (Pigeon pea, Sweet pea and Chick pea)." , published in Legume Research. 41(5): 771-777.
Published date: Jul 2018
8 Roy, D.C., Biswas, S.K., Saha, A.K., Sikder, B., Rahman, M., Roy, A.K., Prodhan, Z.K. and Tang, S.S., "Biodegradation of crystal violet dye by bacteria isolated from textile industry effluents." , published in PeerJ.6: DOI 10.7717/ peerj. 5015.
Published date: Jun 2018
9 Saha, A.K.,Zehad, M.R.A., Mohanto, M.K., Haque, M.F., Ruhi, R.A. and Rahman,A.R., "Isolation and characterization of melanoidins degrading bacteria from sugar-mill effluent." , published in Indian Journal of Biological Sciences.24: 99-114.
Published date: May 2018
10 Mohanto, M.K., Haque, M.F., Akter, S. and Saha, A.K., "Evaluation of bacterial load in traditional fast-foods of Rajshahi City and Characterization of isolated bacteria." , published in Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi.Univ. 36: 32-38.
Published date: Oct 2017
11 Nushair, A.M., Saha A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.A., & Haque, M.F., "Characterization of Indigenous Rhizobium strain Isolated from lentil in Rajshahi, Bangladesh." , published in Asian J. Adv. Basic Sci. 5(1): 21-25.
Published date: Sep 2017
12 Nushair, A.M., Saha A.K., Rahman, M.A., Mohanta, M.A., & Haque, M.F., "Genotypic Characterization of Indigenous Rhizobium strain Isolated from cultivated Cowpea (Vingna unguiculata) in Bangladesh." , published in Int. J. Curr. Microbiol App. Sci. 6(10): 2493-2502.
Published date: Aug 2017
13 Saha, A.K., Sultana, N., Mohanta, M.K., Mandal, A., Haque,M.F. , "Identification and characterization of Azo Dye Decolourizing Bacterial Strains, Alcaligenes faecalis E5.Cd and A.faecalis Fal.3 isolated from Textile Effluents." , published in American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering Technology and Sciences (ASRJETS). 31(1): 163-175.
Published date: Jul 2017
14 Saha, A.K., Rahman, S.M.A.R., Mohanta, M.K., Haque, M.H., Naz,S. and Ruhi,R., "Isolation and Characterization of Arsenic Resistant Bacteria from Contaminated Soil." , published in Asian J.Adv. Basic Sci.: 4(2): 104-113.
Published date: Nov 2016
15 Mohanta, M.K., Islam, M.S. and Saha, A.K., "Antibiogram profiles of bacterial isolates from poultry feeds and moribund hens in Rajshahi, Bangladesh." , published in Imperial journal of interdisciplinary research (IJIR). 2(5): 41-46.
Published date: Nov 2016
16 Chowdhury, M., Mostofa, M.G., Biswas, T.K., Mandal, A & Saha, A.K. , "Characterization of the effluents from leather processing industries." , published in Environ. Process. 2:173-187. DOI 1o.1007/s40710-015-0065-7.
Published date: Dec 2015
17 49. Mohanta, M.K. and Saha, A.K., "Relationship between depression and poor sleep and blood sugar among diabetic patients. " , published in J. Life Earth Sci., 9: 41-45.
Published date: Dec 2014
18 Islam, M.S., Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Mondol, A., Hoque, M.M. and Roy, A.K., "Carbofuran-Induced Alterations in Body Morphometrics and Histopathology of Liver and Kidneys in the Swiss Albino Mice Mus musculus L. " , published in International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences, 2(9): 308-322.
Published date: Dec 2014
19 Rahman, M.M., Hossain, M.D., Saha, A.K. and Islam, M.S., "Effects of euglenophytes supplemented feed on the growth and carcass composition of common carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis)." , published in Res. J. Agric. Environ. Manage. 3(2): 137-144.
Published date: Mar 2014
20 Rahman, M.M., Saha, A.K., Ghosh, J.K., and Hossain, M.D., "Management of euglenophytes bloom in fish pond at Rajshahi, North-west part of Bangladesh." , published in International journal of Fisheries and Aquatic studies. 1(4): 12-19.
Published date: Mar 2014
21 Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Saleh, D.K.M.A., Islam, M.S., Mannan, K.S.B and Fakruddin, M., "Characterization of Klebsiella granulomatis pathogenic to silkworm, Bombyx mori L. 3 Biotech, 4pp. " , published in DOI 10.1007/s13205-014-0255-4.
Published date: Feb 2014
22 Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Saleh, D.K.M.A. and Hasan, M.A., "Bioefficacy of some plant extracts against pathogenic bacteria isolated from diseased silkworm larvae." , published in Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi. Univ. 32: 09-14.
Published date: Feb 2014
23 Roy, A.K., Mohanta, M.K. Pervin, R., Saha, A.K., Das,B. & Khan,A.S., "Hematological and Histopathological Effects of Hydros on the Hepatic, Renal and Cardiac Tissues of Albino Rat. " , published in Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 33: 25-32.
Published date: Jan 2014
24 Rahman, A., Nahar, N., Nawani, N.N., Jass, J., Desale, P., Kapadnis, B.P., Hossain, K., Saha, A.K., Ghosh, S., Olsson, B. and Mandal, A. , "Isolation and characterization of a Lysinibacillus strain B1-CDA showing potential for bioremediation of arsenics from contaminated water." , published in Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 49(12): 1349-1360.
Published date: Jan 2014
25 Chowdhury, M., Mostofa, M.G., Biswas, T.K. and Saha, A.K., "Treatment of leather industrial effluents by filtration and coagulation processes. " , published in Water Resources and Industry. 3: 11-22.
Published date: Dec 2013
26 Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K., Zamman, M.T. Ekram, A.E. Khan, A.S., Mannan, S.B. and Faruddin, M., "Isolation and Characterization of Carbofuran Degrading Bacteria from Cultivated Soil. " , published in Biochem. Cell. Arch. 12(2): 313-320.
Published date: Apr 2012
27 38. Mohanta, M.K., Saha, A.K. and Hasan, M.A., "Prevalence and determination of occupational diseases of leather tannery workers. " , published in Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi univ. 31: 79-82.
Published date: Feb 2012
28 Saha, A.K., Mohanta, M.K., Khalequzzaman, M. and Biswas, P. , "Detection of Thalassaemia Trait at Rajshahi Region, Bangladesh. " , published in J. Med. & Allied Health Sciences. 1(2): 32-36.
Published date: Jan 2012
29 Saha, A.K., Roy, A.K., Khan, A.S. Mohonta, M.K. and Das, V., "Histopathological and histochemical effects of melamine on the renal and hepatic tissues of rabbit (Orytolagus cunuculus)." , published in J. Adv. Zool. 32(1): 1-8.
Published date: Dec 2011
30 Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A. and Saha, A.K., "Effects of tannery effluents on germination and seedling growth of some crops." , published in 17: 30-36.
Published date: Nov 2011
31 Das, B., Ferdousi, Z., Roy, A.K., Mollah, H. and Saha, A.K. , "Changes in rat blood profile and blood chemistry after repeated inhalation of endosulfan. " , published in J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh,Sci. 37(1): 75-79.
Published date: Oct 2011
32 Saha, A.K. and Mohanta, M.K., "Brancroftian Elephantiasis in Nilphamari, Bangladesh. " , published in Maymansing Medical Journal .20(1): 40-44.
Published date: Sep 2011
33 B. Das, Kawser Pervin, A.K. Roy, Z. Ferdousi and Saha, A.K., "Toxic effect of prolonged endosulfan exposure on some blood parameters in Albino rat." , published in J.Life Earth Sci. 5: 29-32.
Published date: Dec 2010
34 Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A., Saha, A.K. and Mandal, A, "Microbial bioremediation of effluents from tanning industry in Bangladesh." , published in Int. J. Env.Sci. 1(2): 155-167.
Published date: Nov 2010
35 Mohanta, M.K., Salam, M.A., Saha, A.K., Hasan, A. and Roy, A.K. , "Effects of tannery effluents on survival and histopathological changes in different organs of Channa punctatus. " , published in ASIAN J. EXP.BIOL.SCI. 1(2): 294-302.
Published date: Sep 2010
36 Saha, A.K and Mohanta, M.K., "Histo-Hematological changes in lung of albino rats following exposure to wood smoke. " , published in Indian Journal of Biological Sciences. 15:56-62.
Published date: Dec 2009
37 Saha, A.K., Haque, M.F., Karmaker, S. and Mohanta, M.K. , "Antibacterial effects of some antiseptics and disinfectants." , published in J. Life Earth Science. 3-4:19-21.
Published date: Nov 2009
38 Das, B., Ferdousi, Z., Roy, A.K., Mollah, H. and Saha, A.K., "Effects of inhaled endosulfan on the renal and hepatic tissues of albino rat. " , published in Bangladesh J. Zool. 37(2): 313-318.
Published date: Oct 2009
39 Saha, A.K., Haque, M.F. and Rhaman, M.M., "Abundance of earthworms in differtent habitats of Rajshahi University and Sugar mill areas. " , published in Bangladesh J. Zool. 37(1): 69-74.
Published date: Sep 2009
40 Saha, A.K, M.K. Mahanto and R. Laz., "Histopathological and Histochemical Effects of Chlropyriphos on the Renal and Hepatic Tissues of Albino Rat. " , published in j.genet.biotechnol. 7 (1&2): 61-64.
Published date: Jan 2006
41 Saha, A.K., Akhter, M.A., Haque, M.F., Salam, M.A. Rahman, M.A. and Laz, R. , "A Comparative account of the seasonal variation of circulating blood cells of toad, Bufo melanostictus and wall lizard Hemiductylus flaviviridis. " , published in Univ.j.zool. Rajshahi Univ. 24:39-42.
Published date: Nov 2005
42 Saha, A.K., Mohonta, M.K., Rahman, A. and Salam, M.A., "Plasmid mediated degradation of carbofuran by bacteria. " , published in Bangladesh j.genet.biotechnol. 6 (1&2):29-32.
Published date: Oct 2005
43 Saha, A.K. and Haque, F. , "Effect of inoculation with Rhizobium on nodulation and growth of bean, Dolichos lablab." , published in J.Life Earth Science. 1(1):71-74.
Published date: Jan 2005
44 Saha, A.K., Zaman, R. and Khatun, R. , "Influence of family size relationship of blood pressure with circumferences in the female students of Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. " , published in Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 22: 33-39.
Published date: Feb 2004
45 Khalequzzaman, M, Saha, A.K., and Begum, R. , "Cypermethrin Inhalation Induced Renal Lesions in Albino Rats. " , published in Bangladesh j.genet.biotechnol. 5: 69-72.
Published date: Jan 2004
46 Saha, A.K. and Kapadnis, B.P. , "Green fluorescent protein as marker to monitor the fate of Rhizobium sp. released into the rhizosphere of Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp] and Green gram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilezeck]." , published in Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech & Env. Sc. 4(3): 309-316.
Published date: Dec 2002
47 Saha, A.K. and Kapadnis, B.P., "Effect of adhesives on population of green fluoresence protein (gfp) marked Rhizobium on legume seeds and their germination. " , published in Bangladesh j.genet.biotechnol. 2: 133-141.
Published date: Feb 2002
48 Saha, A.K. and Haque, M.F., "Effect of soil quality on the viability of GFP marked Rhizobium. " , published in Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi univ. 21: 59-61.
Published date: Jan 2002
49 Saha, A.K., Despande, M.V. and Kapadnis, B.P., "Studies on survival of Rhizibium in the carriers at different temperatures using green fluroscent protein marker. " , published in Current Science. 80(5), 669-671.
Published date: Dec 2001
50 Saha, A.K and Kapadnis, B.P., "Effect of inoculam density on survival rate of Rhizobium carrying reporter gene gfp in different soils. " , published in Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. & Env.l Sc. 3(6), 20-25.
Published date: Nov 2001
51 Saha, A.K and Kapadnis, B.P. , "Reporter gene, gfp for monitoring survival of Rhizobium in soils. " , published in Indian J. Microbiol. 3(41),153-156.
Published date: Feb 2001
52 Saha, A.K., Sabuj, S.A. and Gazi, M.R., "Nutritive effects of ascorbic acid supplemented on some economic characters of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. " , published in Univ.j.zool.Rajshahi Univ. 20:49-52.
Published date: Jan 2001
53 Chowdhury, A.H., Mossadik, M.A., Bhuyan, S.A., Rahman, M.H., Saha, A.K. and Hossain, M., "Plasmid mediated degeneration of phenol by two bacterial strains, Pseudomonas sp. and Staphylococcus sp. " , published in Pakistan J. Bio. Sci. 3(6) 939-942.
Published date: Dec 2000
54 Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S., Saha, B.N., Alam, R.A., Mandal, S.P. and Yasmeen, F., "Effect of antibiotics on lipid and water contents of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L. " , published in Pakistan J. Zool. 27(4), 291-294.
Published date: Dec 1995
55 Saha, A.K., Saha, B.N. and Uddin, M., "Effect of proline and leucine on the growth and development of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L. " , published in Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 13, 75-79.
Published date: Nov 1995
56 Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S., Saha, B.N., Rahman, M. and Das, B.K., "Effect of antibiotics on the growth and rearing performance of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L." , published in J. Asiatic Soc. Bangladesh (Sc.) 21(2), 289-292.
Published date: Nov 1995
57 Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S. and Mondal. T., "A preliminary note on haematological studies on person engaged in different occupation. " , published in Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 13, 71-84.
Published date: Oct 1995
58 Rahman, M.S. and Saha, A.K. , "Detection of amino acids in the Silkgland of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. " , published in Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 4, 21-25.
Published date: Oct 1995
59 Rahman, M.S. and Saha, A.K. , "Water and Lipid content in fifth instar larva of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L. " , published in Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 3, 67-70.
Published date: Nov 1994
60 Saha, A.K., Rahman, M.S. and Das, R.R., "Detection of amino acids in the silkgland of the Eri-Silkworm, Samia cynthia ricini (Boisd.) in Bangladesh." , published in Bull. Sericult. Res. 5, 73-76.
Published date: Oct 1994
61 Haque, R., Saha, A.K. and Nargis, S., "Biochemical changes in protein composition due to parental aging in Drosophila melanogaster." , published in Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 12, 121-125.
Published date: Sep 1993
62 Saha, A.K., "Biological control. Proceedings of first symposium on Inter organizational cooperation for research and development in northern region of Bangladesh. " , published in Organized by BAAS Local Chapter, Rajshahi, October 22. 1, 18-20.
Published date: Oct 1992
63 Haque, R., Rahman, M.S., Saha, A.K. and Ahsan, S., "Developmental variability in the distribution of free amino acids in haemolymph of in breed lines in Bombyx mori." , published in Pakistan J. Zool. 22(3), 217-222.
Published date: Dec 1990
64 Rahman, M.S., Saha, A.K. and Hossasin, I., "Haematological Studies on Pigeon, Columba livia L. (Columbidae, Columbiformes) and Fowl, Gallus domesticus (L.) (Gallacidae,Galliformes) " , published in Univ. J. Zool. Rajshahi Univ. 7, 57-59.
Published date: Sep 1988
RESEARCHES

Title: Microbial Degradation of Effluents from Tanning Industry in Bangladesh

Project Institute: Rajshahi University

Project Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ananda Kumar Saha

Seminar Attended

  • “Detection and Enumeration of E.coli bacteria in drinking water at Rajshahi City”, Organized by Zoological Society of Bangladesh (18 March, 2022)

  • “Leather industrial Effluents: Chemical and Microbial Approaches to Reduce the Toxicity for Green Environment”, Organized by Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi (24-25 September 2016)

  • 4 and 8 National Zoological Conference, Organized by Rajshahi University (1983 and 1992)

  • 13 and 17 Annual Science Conference, Organized by Rajshahi University and Institute of Post graduate studies in Agriculture (Dhaka) (1987 and1992)

  • The Brighton Crop Protection Conference on pest and diseases , Organized by Brighton Centre and Brighton Metrole (UK) (November 19-22, 1990)

  • The symposium on Inter Organizational cooperation for research and development in northern region of Bangladesh, Organized by BASS Local Chapter held in Rajshahi University (October 22, 1992)

  • Frontiers in Biotechnology, Organized by Trivendrum, India (26-29 November 1997)

  • Environmental Management in the 21st Century: Problems and Perspectives, Organized by the Department of Environmental Science, Pune, India (19-20 December 1997)

  • Development of Microbial Pesticides and Insect Pest Management, Organized by Pune, India (12-13 November 1998)

  • Indian Science Congress , Organized by University of Pune, India (January 3-7, 2000)

  • Association of Microbiologists of India , Organized by the Central Institute of Fresh Water Aquaculture Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, India (22-24 January 2000)

  • International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology, Trade and Public Policy, Organized by the Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India (15-17 July 2000.)

  • International Conference of SAARC Countries on Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Environment , Organized by at Karad, Maharastra, India (28-30 December 2001)

  • 13 Biennial National Conference of the Zoological Society of Bangladesh , Organized by Dhaka University (February 2001)

  • National Botanical Conference, Organized by Rajshahi University (12 January 2002)

  • National Zoological Conference, Organized by Dhaka University (April 2003.)

  • Killer disease AIDS and people’s awareness of the Catastrophe, Organized by Department of Population Science and Human Resource Development, University of Rajshahi in cooperation with UNFFPA (11 December 2003.)