Saifuddin Rana earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fisheries from Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh, in 2018 and 2020, respectively. He started working as a Lecturer in the Department of Fisheries Resource Management in November 2023 and is also serving as the Assistant Provost at Bir Muktijuddha MA Hannan Hall.

Saifuddin Rana has been working on culture technology development and extension, ecological aspects of the aquatic environment, environmental impact assessment, community-based aquaculture, and waterbody management. He worked on the development of a community-based aquaculture model for the hill region with the funding of the Bangladesh Ministry of Science & Technology during 2018-20 as a part of his MS thesis. He also contributed to the aquaculture input sector management and dissemination of modern technology to root-level farmers. For this, he derived a one-stop aquaculture solution and service model named FishBooth. Moreover, He worked on different research projects especially related to the marine and coastal environment such as Marine Fish Larval Biodiversity and Distribution Pattern, Assessment of the Acidification Scenario of the Bay of Bengal, Biodiversity of Indigenous Ornamental Fishes of Saint–Martin Island, and Cage culture of Goldspot Mullet in Lower salinity zone of Cox’s Bazar Coast to contribute to boosting the blue economic growth of Bangladesh. Therefore, He has demonstrated experience in outreach research activities for the commercialization of innovative technology in the context of Bangladesh.

Saifuddin Rana has a solid academic and research background, with multiple globally recognized scientific articles to his credit. As a new faculty member, he is enthusiastic about contributing to the university's academic and research activities. He is eager to collaborate with fellow researchers and looks forward to participating in interdisciplinary projects addressing crucial environmental issues.

Research Interest: Aquatic Ecology, Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management, Mariculture, and Environmental Toxicology.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching

•	Lecturer in Fisheries Resource Management, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Nov. 6, 2023 to Present

Administrative

•	Assistant Provost in Bir Muktijoddha M A Hannan Hall, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Nov. 23, 2023 to Present
•	Team Leader in Management, FishBooth from Sept. 1, 2020 to Present

Others

•	Research Associate in Fisheries Resource Management, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Jan. 1, 2023 to Present
•	Research Assistant in Fisheries Resource Management, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Jan. 1, 2021 to Nov. 6, 2023
•	Research Fellow in Fisheries Resource Management, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2020

Teaching : Current Courses

Undergraduate

Course Name	Course Code	Department
Fisheries Research & Planning	FRP-401 (T+P)	Department of Fisheries Resource Management
Fisheries Resource	FRS-101 (T)	Department of Fisheries Resource Management

Contact

Email:
saif@cvasu.ac.bd
saif.cvasu@gmail.com

Cell Phone: 01855 972125

Location

202, Fisheries Building, Fisheries Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries,
CVASU Main Campus..

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Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Title of qualification awarded: M.Sc. in Fisheries Resource Management

Session: January-June 2019
Merit Position: 1st
Name of the Department: Fisheries Resource Management
Name of organization: Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chattogram

Title of qualification awarded: B.Sc. Fisheries (Hons.)

Session: December 2014 – December 2018
Merit Position: 1st
Name of the Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries
Name of organization: Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chattogram

Trainings Received

A long monthly training experience on ‘Crab and Prawn Seed Production and Hatchery Operation’ at the University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Malaysia.

Participated in the Training on ‘Fish Curation and Exhibition on the museum’ at CVASU, Chattogram.

Participated in the Training on ‘BFRI Evolved Technology in Bangladesh’ at Agricultural University (BAU), Bangladesh.

Participated in Training on ‘Soft Shell Crab Production, Processing and Marketing in Bangladesh’ at Irwan crab farm, Cox’s Bazar.

Participated in the Training on ‘Extension Activities in the Rural Area of Bangladesh’ at Potiya, Chattogram.

Participated in the Training on ‘’Construction of different Aquaponics Model and Management of the Rooftop Aquaculture’’ at CVASU, Chattogram.

Participated in the “Training of Trainers (ToT) Course for IPs Staff” organized by Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity (BANA), WordFish, USAID.

Completed “Gender Learning Workshop for Zone of Resilience (ZOR)” organized by Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity (BANA), WordFish, USAID

Completed the “Environmental Compliance - The USAID Way” organized by Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity (BANA), WordFish, USAID.

Honours

Acedemic Awards

Selected for the prestigious "Prime Minister Gold Medal 2019", for highest academic excellence (1st merit position) in the undergraduate program (B.Sc. in Fisheries Honours) under the Faculty of Fisheries of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

Awarded the "Dean's Award 2018" by the Honorable Vice Canceller, CVASU, for highest academic excellence (1st merit position) in the undergraduate program (B.Sc. in Fisheries Honours) under the Faculty of Fisheries of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

Got "UGC Merit Scholarship 2019" for academic excellence in the undergraduate program.

Research Grants

Completed Projects:

1. Project Title: Quality Aquaculture Inputs and Expert Guideline Services

Role: Team Leader

Organization: FishBooth

Duration: 2 years

Publications

Book

Nahid, S, A, A., Shimul, S, A. Rana, S., Sarkar, A. (2023). Plankton of Bangladesh: A book on plankton types, identification, sampling and counting techniques. Darikoma Prakashani, 202p. ISBN: 9789845113984
Scientific Article
Mazed, M. A., Haque, A., Iqbal, M., Rana, S., Ahammad, K., Quader, F. B., Ahmad, S. A. A., Ahmed, S. I. (2023). Heavy metal (As, Cr, and Pb) contamination and associated human health risks in two commercial fish species in Bangladesh. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(12), 1400. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-023-11985-1
Sarkar, A., Rana, S., Bhowmik, P., Hasan, M.N., Shimul, S. A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2023). A Review of Suckermouth Armoured Catfish (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) Invasion, Impacts, and Management: Is Its Invasion a Threat to Bangladesh’s Fisheries Sector? Asian Fisheries Science. 36: 128-143. https://www.asianfisheriessociety.org/publication/current.php#
Shimul, S. A., Bakeya, Z., Rana, S., Ananna, J. N., Nahid, S.A.A. (2023). Spatial and seasonal variation of Microplastics in the Avoimitro Ghat and Kalurghat of the Karnaphuli River, Chattogram. Fisheries and aquatic sciences. (Accepted).
Sarkar, A., Rana, S., Nahid, S. A. A., (2022). Comparative quality assessment of wild and hatchery-produced black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) post-larvae in pre-stocking nursing condition. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 34(2), 199-208. https://doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2022.34.20
Rana, S., Al-Bari, A., Shimul, S. A., Al Mazed, M., Nahid, S.A.A. (2023). Enhancement of body coloration of sword-tail fish (Xiphophorus helleri): Plant-derived bio-resources could be converted into a potential dietary carotenoid supplement. Heliyon 9(4): e15204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15208
Rana, S., Sarker, A., Hasan, M. N., Shimul, S. A., Nabi, S. M. N., Karim, M., Nahid, S.A.A. (2023). “Consumer Preference for the Ready-to-eat Fish and Shrimp Balachao: A Potential Value-added Fishery Product for Bangladesh.” Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. (Accepted) Available online https://doi.org/10.12691/jfnr-11-x-x
Mawa, J., Rana, S., Sultana, N., Nahid, S.A.A. (2023). Crustacean (Malacostraca) plankton assemblages in the northern Bay of Bengal: A comparison of seasonal and geographical patterns. Ukrainian Journal of Ecology. Ukrainian Journal of Ecology. 13: 1-10. https://rb.gy/x01d8h
Al-Mazed, M., Haque, M. A., Iqbal, M. M., Rana, S., Ahammad, K., Quader, M. F. B., Nahid, S.A.A., Ahmed, S. I. (2022). Assessment of the concentration, enzymatic activity, and health risks of heavy metals in Tilapia and Pangasius raised for human consumption. http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2168969/v1
Rana, S., Hasan, M. N., Sultan, N., Hasan, S. J., Shimul, S. A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2023). Acidification scenario of Cox’s Bazar coast of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh and its influence on fish larvae abundance. Heliyon. 9(5): e15855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15855
Rana, S., Hasan, M. D., Bari, A. A., Shimul, S. A., Ahmed, S. I., Nahid, S.A.A. (2022) (Article in press). Aquaculture & Fisheries. Available online on 14 May 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaf.2022.04.002
Fakhruddin, M., Zaman, H. U., Shimul, S. A., Rana, S., Nahid, S. A. A, (2020). Plankton Community of the Halda River, Chattogram. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 8-1: 112-116. https://bjvas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BJVAS-2020-1013-final.pdf
Barua A., Rana S., Shawon F.I., Muntaha M.K., Ahmed S.I., Shimul S.A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2021). Effect of background color on the growth pattern and coloration of guppy (Poecilia reticulata). Bangladesh J. Fish. 33(1): 13-20. https://doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2021.33.02 \
Hasanuzzaman, Hossain M.D., Rana S., Khanom D.A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2021). Effect of hormonal masculinization on growth performance of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 9(1):52-58. https://bjvas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BJVAS_2021-1007.pdf
Naeem M.A., Rana S., Shimul S.A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2021). Effects of natural carotenoids on the body coloration and growth performance of Blue Gourami fish (Trichogaster trichopterus). Bangladesh J. Fish. 33(2): 235-241. http://dx.doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2021.33.26
Hossain M.A., Rana S., Shimul S.A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2021). Seasonal variation of the primary productivity of Foy’s Lake in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 9(2):73-78. http://dspace.cvasu.ac.bd/jspui/handle/123456789/689
Shawon, F. I., Islam, N., Rana, S., Shimul, S.A., Nahid, S.A.A. (2022). The impact of photoperiod to accelerate the development and maturation of platy fish Xiphophorus maculatus. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 34(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.52168/bjf.2022.34.1

Research Portfolio