| Md. Emran Hossain, PhD |
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Professor
Department of Animal Science and Nutrition Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
Md. Emran Hossain is a Professor of Animal Nutrition at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi, Chattogram-4225, Bangladesh. Since July 2003, he has been actively involved in academic instruction, mentoring MS and PhD students, conducting research, fostering innovation, and contribution to the extension services. His research portfolio spans a broad array of interdisciplinary studies, with a particular emphasis on multivariate mixed modelling of gut health, dynamics of barrier function, remodeling of tight junction proteins, efficacy of functional feed additives, lactation dynamics, reproductive efficiency, welfare optimization, and least-cost feed formulations for sustainable dairy and poultry production.
Mr. Hossain has led numerous pioneer research initiatives aimed at advancing scientific understanding and practical innovations in the tropical livestock production systems. His cutting-edge research has significantly contributed to improving livestock nutrition, health, and overall farm productivity. With over 160 scientific publications in the esteemed peer-reviewed journals, his contributions underscore a broad commitment to the evidence-based advancements in animal nutrition sector. His work continues to shape tropical livestock farming by optimizing productivity, welfare issues, environmental impact, and long-term economic resilience ensuring sustainability and efficiency in the modern animal agriculture system.
| • | Professor in Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Jan. 4, 2018 to May 18, 2025 |
| • | Associate Professor in Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 3, 2018 |
| • | Assistant Professor in Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Dec. 17, 2007 to Dec. 30, 2012 |
| • | Lecturer in Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from July 3, 2003 to Dec. 16, 2007 |
| • | Director in ICT Cell, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from June 8, 2023 to June 7, 2025 |
| • | Provost in Bir Muktijoddha MA Hannan Hall, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Dec. 8, 2021 to Dec. 28, 2023 |
| • | Head in Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from July 7, 2019 to July 6, 2021 |
| • | Provost in Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Hall, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from March 11, 2014 to Aug. 1, 2015 |
| • | Laboratory In-charge in Poultry Research and Training Centre (PRTC), Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Dec. 1, 2013 to June 6, 2018 |
| • | Head in Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Aug. 1, 2013 to Aug. 1, 2015 |
| • | Technical Expert of FAO in INFPD Website Design, Operation and Maintenance (Under FAO & PRTC), Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Nov. 19, 2011 to May 29, 2013 |
Field of Study: Animal Nutrition
Year of Award: 2019
Supervisors: Prof. Md. Ahasanul Haque, PhD
Prof. Joerge Henning , PhD (University of Queensland)
Prof. Goutam Buddha Das, PhD
Research Grants: LANSA, Illinois, USA
Field of Study: Animal Nutrition; Year: 2002; Division: First (First Class First)
Supervisors: Dr. Md. Shahjalal & Dr. Jashimuddin Khan
University: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Field of Study: Animal Husbandry; Year: 1998; Division: First (First Class Second)
University: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Field of Study: Science; Board: Rajshahi; Year: 1993; Division: First
College: Government Azizul Haque College, Bogra
Field of Study: Science; Board: Rajshahi; Year: 1991; Division: First
School: Khanpur BL High School, Sherpur, Bogra
1. Commonwealth Fellowship, 2007
2. DGDC Fellowship, Belgium, 2009
1. National Science and Technology Fellowship 2000-2001
2. National Science and Technology Fellowship 2017-2018
3. National Science and Technology Fellowship 2019-2020
4. National Science and Technology Fellowship 2021-2022
5. UGC Felloship 2023-2024
1. Indian Animal Nutrition Association, IVRI, Izatnagar-243 122, India.
2. Indian Poultry Science Association, CARI, Izatnagar-243 122, India.
3. Bangladesh Animal Nutrition Society, Bangladesh.
4. Bangladesh Animal Husbandry Association.
5. Agriculturist Association of Bangladesh.
Name of course | Code | Credit hours | Full marks |
Fodder production | FPR-102 | 2 | 100 |
Animal nutrition | ANT-201 | 2 | 100 |
Poultry nutrition | PNT-202 | 2 | 100 |
Dairy nutrition | DNT-601 | 2 | 100 |
Ruminant nutrition | RNT-601 | 2 | 100 |
Modern techniques in nutrition studies | MTN-602 | 2 | 100 |
Topic: Analytical Techniques in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and Spectrophotometer.
Laboratory: Central Laboratory, Tamilnadu University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
Organized by: Commonwealth Veterinary Association, India.
Duration: June 1-30, 2007.
Topic: Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy (NIRS), In vitro Hohenheim Gas Technique, In saco Nylon Bag Technique and Thin Layer Chromatography.
Laboratory: Referral Laboratory, Bangalore Veterinary College.
Organized by: Commonwealth Veterinary Association, India.
Duration: July 1-31, 2007.
Topic: Applied Biostatistics, Research Methodology and Project Cycle Management
Laboratory: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium.
Organized by: DGDC, Belgium.
Duration: September 1, 2009 to July 2, 2011.
Topic: Advances in Poultry Nutrition and Feed Technology.
Laboratory: IVRI & CARI, Izzatnagar-243122, Bareilly, UP, India.
Organized by: SAARC.
Duration: April 6-16, 2014.
1. Moshfequa Rahman Khan-Thesis title: Determinants of Malnutrition of the Rohingya Refugee Children Living in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
2. Afroja Salehin Shiblee-Thesis title: Effects of Supplementing Different Levels of Meat and Bone Meal on Productive Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Hemato-biochemical Parameters in Broiler.
3. Saidur Rahman-Thesis title: Effects of Supplementing Lemon Juice and Molasses on Productive Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Hemato-biochemical Parameters of Commercial Broiler.
4. Muhammad Yasin-Thesis title: Effect of Supplementing Molasses on Productive Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Hemato-Biochemical Parameters in Broiler.
5. Md. Ibrahim Khalil-Thesis title: Effects of Acidifier Supplementation on Performance Parameter, Serum lipoprotein and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chicken.
6. Hillol Sikder-Thesis title: Effects of Supplementing L-carnitine on Productive Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler.
7. Nahid Sultan-Thesis title: Performance of Dairy Cows Fed Diet Supplemented with Cattle Biscuit.
8. Khurshida Afrin-Thesis title: Effects of Betaine Supplementation on Productive Performance, Blood Parameters and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler.
1. Md. Khurshid Alam-Thesis title: Increase Livelihoods of Hilly People through Innovation of Novel Practices for Sheep Production in the Hill Tract Districts of Bangladesh.
1. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis of statistical data (using Stata SE 14.2, SAS JMP Pro 16.2 and SPSS 20.0).
2. One-way, two-way, partial and full factorial analysis.
3. Principal component analysis (with Bartlett's test of sphericity &Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measures of sampling adequacy).
4. Cluster analysis (Hierarchical, K-means & Normal mixture).
5. Discriminant analysis.
6. Response surface modelling.
1. Least cost feed formulation for high yielding dairy cows.
2. Innovation of cattle biscuit for dairy calves and milking cows.
3. Formulation of pet food for dog and cat in Bangladesh.
1. Proximate analysis of livestock feeds, fodders and forages.
2. Computer based feed formulation for dairy, poultry and pet animals.
3. Preparation of UMS, UTS, UMMB, silage and hayby using local feed stuffs.
4. Dairy and poultry farm and feed mill planning, design, operation and management.
1. Poultry Science Journal (Elsevier)
2. Tropical Animal Health and Production (Springer Nature)
3. Italian Journal of Animal Science (Taylor and Francis)
4. Online Journal of Animal Feed Research (Scopus)
5. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology (Web of Science)
6. Indian Journal of Poultry Science (Web of Science)
7. Asian Journal of Research in Biosciences (Google Scholar)
8. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Google Scholar)
Total Published Papers: 160
Project-12 : Synergistic Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Mannan-oligosaccharides and L-glutamic acid on Performance, Intestinal Development, Gut Histomorphometry and Biochemical Indices of the Broiler
Funded by : University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 300000)
Duration : One year (2026)
Project-12 : Effects of Alternative Protein Sources on Performance, Hematobiochemical Indices and Gut Histomorphometry of the Broiler Chicken
Funded by : University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 300000)
Duration : One year (2025)
Project-11: Effect of low-cost, locally prepared, yogurt inoculum on performance, gut barrier function, intestinal histo-morphometry, bacterial translocation, and humoral immunity of the broiler chicken
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (BDT 300,000)
Duration: One year (2024)
Project-10: Determinants of the mature body weight of Black Bengal goat
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 300,000)
Duration: One year (2023)
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (BDT 200,000)
Duration: One year (2023)
Project-9: Profiling compliant, predictive, and resilient metabolic bio-markers for tracing the risk factors associated with weight gain, anestrus, periparturient diseases of the ewe, and lower survivability of the twin, triplet, and quadruplet lambs of the hilly sheep
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 300,000)
Duration: One year (2023)
Project-8: Comparative efficacy of single, multi-strain, and combined inoculants on physical attributes, yield, and quality of Napier (Pennisetum purpureum) silage
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2023)
Project-7: Effects of fish oil, Azadirachta indica, and Curcuma longa on performance, carcass characteristics, cardio-pulmonary morphometry, haemato-biochemical indices, ileal nutrient digestibility, gut morphology, tibia morphometry, oxidative stability, and fatty acid profile of meat in commercial broiler birds
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (BDT 200,000)
Duration: One year (2022)
Project-6: Effects of genotype, parity, dry-off, calving interval, and forage dynamics on milk yield and milk quality in crossbred dairy cattle
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 300,000)
Duration: One year (2022)
Project-5: Effects of blended fish protein on performance, carcass characteristics, cardio-pulmonary morphometry, gut histopathology, humoral immunity, and fatty acid profiles in commercial broiler birds
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (BDT 250,000)
Duration: One year (2021)
Project-4: Nutritional benefits of improved small-scale duck rearing practices in flood-prone areas - a one health clustered randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2020)
Project-3: Development of database for feeding systems in dairy farms at peri-urban and urban areas of Chattogram, Bangladesh
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2019)
Project-2: Formulation of low-cost dairy ration for the crossbred Friesian cows
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2018)
Project-1: Effects of supplementing choline chloride on productive performance, deposition of cardiac, hepatic, and abdominal fat in broilers
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2017)
Project-7: Plant-based high energy mash diet: its association with pulmonary hypertension, polycythaemia, and tachycardia in broiler chickens
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2016)
Project-6: Increasing livestock production in the hills using better husbandry practices, health services, and improving market access through value chain management
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 6,000,000)
Duration: Four years (2015)
Project-5: Development of dog biscuit in Bangladesh
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 300,000)
Duration: One year (2014)
Project-4: Duck rearing as a tool to combat malnutrition and poverty among rural communities in Bangladesh
Funded by: LANSA, Illinois, USA & DANIDA (£36,000)
Duration: One year (2013)
Project-3: Feasibility of low-cost energy supplements as alternatives to soybean oil
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2010)
Project-2: Feasibility study for replacement of vegetable oil by maize in broiler diet
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2008)
Project-1: Study on existing dairy production systems in Chittagong, Bangladesh
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (BDT 100,000)
Duration: One year (2007)
