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Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Sapporo Medical University

Research areas: Medicine · Infectious Diseases · Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology · Animal Virus Infections Studies · Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

ORCID iD 0000-0002-5917-8546
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Professor Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam is a globally renowned academic researcher, and leader in veterinary sector, recognized for his transformative work in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), zoonotic diseases, food safety, and molecular epidemiology. With over three decades of impactful contributions, he has established himself as a cornerstone in veterinary science, public health, and molecular microbiology.
Born on November 30, 1967, in Cumilla, Bangladesh, Dr. Alam demonstrated an early passion for science. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 1st Class and 3rd position and an M.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine, graduating 1st in his class, from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). He completed his Ph.D. in Multidrug Resistance Genes and Rotavirus Genetics at Sapporo Medical University, Japan, with an "Excellent" distinction, followed by a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship under the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
Currently a Grade-1 Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, at BAU, Dr. Alam has held key positions, including Director of the Interdisciplinary Institute for Food Security, Head of the Department of Medicine, and Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at BAU. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Nagasaki University, Japan. Beyond administration, he has been instrumental in curriculum development and mentoring students at all levels.
Dr. Alam’s research focuses on critical challenges in veterinary medicine and public health, including multidrug-resistant bacteria, zoonotic disease transmission, antibiotic residues in food, and rotavirus vaccine development. He has led over 15 national and international research projects funded by organizations such as USDA, BAURES, and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. His innovative Mobile Veterinary Clinic (MVC) has significantly improved animal health and rural livelihoods.
As a prolific scholar, Dr. Alam has authored over 100 publications, including 74 peer-reviewed articles, with more than 2,250 citations and an index of 28. His contributions have earned numerous accolades, such as the Outstanding Global Research Impact Awards (2018, 2021, 2024) and Best Publication & Best presenter award (2019, 2025) by BAURES, a JSPS Invitational Fellowship (2022), and the Monbusho Scholarship Award (1998-2003).
Dr. Alam’s international collaborations span Japan, Germany, and the USA, focusing on molecular microbiology, zoonotic diseases, and food safety. As President of the Hokkaido Islamic Society, he fostered global academic partnerships. A dedicated mentor, he has supervised over 16 M.S. and 6 Ph.D. students. He is actively involved in professional societies, including the World Poultry Veterinary Association (WPVA) and the Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Medicine (BSVM).

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  • Indiscriminate Use of Antimicrobial Drugs in Poultry Farms and Analysis of Antibiotic Residues in Poultry Products in Bangladesh USDA Agricultural Research Service
    2015 - 2018
  • Identification and characterization of potential food-borne pathogens from milk, meat and eggs in relation to food safety in Bangladesh Ministry of Education
    2015 - 2018
  • Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis infection in animals and man in Bangladesh United States Department of Agriculture
    2012 - 2020
  • Molecular epidemiologic study on rotaviruses causing severe diarrhea in man, animal and poultry of Bangladesh Krishi Gobeshona Foundation
    2011 - 2014

Publications (189)