Shuva Bhowmik is a PhD candidate within the SJWRI and the Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, University of Otago. His thesis research is on the utilization of bioactive chitosan for sustainable active and intelligent food packaging, supervised by Associate Professor Azam Ali of the Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Dr Dominic Agyei of the Department of Food Science.
Shuva comes from Bangladesh where he is a faculty member at the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). He obtained his Master of Science in Fisheries Technology with 1st merit position from Bangladesh Agricultural University, and his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Fisheries with 1st merit position from NSTU.
He is passionate about research on green technology in food packaging, bioactive compounds from the sea, use of biomaterials for the preservation of foods, nutritional components of food, human health risk assessment, and food safety.
What made you decide to do a PhD?
"To be able to conduct research effectively and independently, I wish to develop my research techniques and increase my scientific understanding. In addition, learn about modern research methodologies in active and intelligent food packaging, conduct laboratory experiments, and get knowledge from eminent team members, researchers, and supervisors."
What made you choose the University of Otago for your PhD?
"The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world, and the natural beauty of Dunedin is outstanding in New Zealand, which makes UoO my desired choice. Additionally, the broad scope of the cutting-edge research, the top-notch laboratory facilities, and the welcoming work environment very impressive."
What are you planning to do after you finish your PhD?
"After receiving my PhD, I plan to continue my research career and conduct additional studies in the fields of active and intelligent food packaging to advance the scientific field, the food and agriculture sector, the biomaterials industry, and international food safety."
Awards
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
- Chancellor’s Gold Medal Award: In recognition of securing highest CGPA in session 2008-2009, in B.Sc examination
- Prime Minister Gold Medal Award: In recognition of achieving highest CGPA in the Faculty of Sciences in B.Sc examination
- Vice-chancellor’s Gold Medal Award: In recognition of 1st merit position in B.Sc (Hons.) examination
Current memberships
New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFT), Student Member
Media uptake of my research
Essential oils and exoskeletons make sustainable packaging that prolongs shelf life
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/essential-oils-a-key-ingredient-in-sustainable-packaging-that-prolongs-shelf-life?fbclid=IwAR1vCvbrDV0US7s586tUiWhQ70XTy6DS3pqxb4u9dLtlw83R99uWxoz5lwU
Publications
Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D. & Ali, A. (2023). Application of nanochitosan in the preservation of fish and oil. In C. O. Adetunji, D. I. Hefft, J. Jeevanandam & M. K. Danquah (Eds.), Next Generation Nanochitosan. (pp. 447-474). London, UK: Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85593-8.00031-X
Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D. & Ali, A. (2023). Application of nanochitosan in the preservation of meat. In C. O. Adetunji, D. I. Hefft, J. Jeevanandam & M. K. Danquah (Eds.), Next Generation Nanochitosan. (pp. 529-560). London, UK: Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85593-8.00032-1
Bhowmik, S., Dewanjee, S., Islam, S., Saha, D., Banik, P., Hossain, M. K., Rahman, M., Mamun, M. Z. U. A. & Mamun, A. A. (2023). Nutritional profile and heavy metal contamination of nursery, grower, and finisher feeds of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Bangladesh. Food Chemistry Advances, 100235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100235
Mamun, A. A., Bhowmik, S., Sarwar, M. S., Akter, S., Pias, T., Zakaria, M.A., Islam, M.M., Egna, H., Evans, F., Wahab, M.A., Thilsted, S.H. & Little, D. C. (2022). Preparation and quality characterization of marine small pelagic fish powder: A novel ready-to-use nutritious food product for vulnerable populations. Measurement: Food, 8, 100067. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meafoo.2022.100067
Sobuj, M. K. A., Rabby, A. F., Rahman, S., Hasan, S. J., Bhowmik, S., Islam, M.M., Mostofa, M.G. & Mamun, A. A. (2022). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on food safety and hygiene of wet and dry fish handlers in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Food Science & Nutrition, 10(12), 4139-4154. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3004
Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., Ali, A. (2022). Bioactive chitosan and essential oils in sustainable active food packaging: Recent trends, mechanisms, and applications. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 34, 100962. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100962
Ahmmed, M. K., Bhowmik, S., Giteru, S. G., Zilani, M. N. H., Adadi, P., Islam, S. S., Kanwugu, O. N., Haq, M., Ahmmed, F., Ng, C. C. W., Chan, Y. S., Asadujjaman, M., Chan, G. H. H., Naude, R., Bekhit, A. E. A., Ng, T. B., Wong, J. H. (2022). An update of lectins from marine organisms: characterization, extraction methodology, and potential biofunctional applications. Marine Drugs, 20(7): 430. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md20070430
Islam, T., Saha, D., Bhowmik, S., Nordin, N., Islam, S., Islam, S., Nur, A. A., Begum, M. (2022). Nutritional properties of wild and fattening mud crab (Scylla serrata) in south-eastern district of Bangladesh. Heliyon, 8(6), e09696. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09696
Bhowmik, S., Zakaria, A. M. U. M., Shahid, M. S., Shofi, S. B., Syduzzaman, Akter, F., Islam, M. M., Mamun, A. (2022). Development and nutritional index of ready to use fish products (RUFPs) from small fish species: Future superfoods for consumers. Applied Food Research, 2(1), 100111. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2022.100111
Zakaria, A. M. U. M., Paul, D., Das, R., Bhowmik, S., Hoque, M. S., Mamun, A. (2022). Evaluation of occupational health management status and safety issues of the small-scale fisheries sector in Bangladesh. International Maritime Health, 73(1), 10-19. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5603/IMH.2022.0002
Salam, M. A., Dayal, S. R., Siddiqua, S. A., Muhib, M. I., Bhowmik, S., Kabir, M. M., Rak, A. E., Srzednicki, G. (2021). Risk assessment of heavy metals in marine fish and seafood from Kedah and Selangor coastal regions of Malaysia: A high-risk health concern for consumers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 55166-55175. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14701-z
Islam, S., Bhowmik, S., Hossain, M. K., Nordin, M. R., Ahmmed, M. K., Parvin, A., Hossain, M. A. (2021). Tilapia from most of the sources in Bangladesh are safe for human consumption: A hazard index (HI) based study on heavy metals. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 30(8), 1017-1027. doi: 10.1080/10498850.2021.1963377
Islam, S., Bhowmik, S., Majumdar, P. R., Srzednicki, G., Rahman, M., Hossain, M. A. (2021). Nutritional profile of wild, pond-, gher- and cage-cultured tilapia in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 7(5), e06968. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06968
Rahman, M., Hoque, M. S., Bhowmik, S., Ferdousi, S., Kabiraz, M. P., Brakel, M. L. (2021). Monitoring of pesticide residues from fish feed, fish and vegetables in Bangladesh by GC-MS using the QuEChERS method. Heliyon, 7(3), e06390. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06390
Shoshi, N. J., Rashid, M. H., Zakaria, M. U. M. A., Mondal, S., Bhowmik, S. (2021). Effects of freezing periods and polythene packaging with or without turmeric powder paste on proximate composition of Labeo bata fish. Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 13(1), 90-95. doi: 10.17508/CJFST.2021.13.1.11
Hashanuzzaman, M., Bhowmik, S., Rahman, M. S., Zakaria, M. U. M. A., Voumik, L. C., Mamun, A. A. (2020). Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of fish farmers and restaurants food handlers in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 6(11), e05485. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05485
Bhowmik, S., Begum, M., Nowsad, A. A. K. M. (2020). Formaldehyde associated risk assessment of fish sold in local markets of Bangladesh. Agricultural Research, 9(1), 102-108. doi: 10.1007/s40003-019-00414-w
Bhowmik, S., Begum, M., Hossain, A. M., Rahman, M., Nowsad, A. A. K. M. (2017). Determination of formaldehyde in wet marketed fish by HPLC analysis: A negligible concern for fish and food safety in Bangladesh. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 43(3), 245-248. doi: 10.1016/j.ejar.2017.08.001
Bhowmik, S., Islam, S., Ahmed, M. M., Hossain, M. B., Hossain, M. A. (2015). Protease Producing Bacteria and Activity in Gut of Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon). Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 10 (6), 489-500. doi: 10.3923/jfas.2015.489.500
