Biplab Mazumder | Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Biplab Mazumder
Affiliation Jahangirnagar University
Country Bangladesh
ORCID ID 0009-0005-6290-1618
Documents 4
Subject Area Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins
Event International Food Scientist Awards

Biplab Mazumder
Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Biplab Mazumder is a researcher affiliated with Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, whose scholarly work spans computational biology, microbiology, food safety, public health, and bioinformatics. His recent publications demonstrate growing expertise in computational screening of bioactive compounds, genetic variant analysis, and microbiological assessment of drinking water quality. These interdisciplinary contributions align with emerging priorities in food science, antimicrobial discovery, and public health research.[1]

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Abstract

This academic profile summarizes the research achievements of Biplab Mazumder, highlighting interdisciplinary investigations in computational biology, food microbiology, antimicrobial compound discovery, molecular genetics, and drinking water safety. His published studies integrate laboratory investigations with computational methodologies to address challenges in food safety, infectious diseases, and biomedical sciences. The diversity of his publications demonstrates an emerging research trajectory that bridges biological sciences with computational approaches.[2]

Keywords

Plant-Based Proteins, Alternative Proteins, Computational Biology, Molecular Docking, Food Microbiology, Water Quality, Bioinformatics, Antimicrobial Compounds, Public Health, Food Safety, Computational Screening, Staphylococcus aureus.

Introduction

Modern food science increasingly relies upon interdisciplinary research involving computational biology, microbiology, molecular genetics, and environmental health. Biplab Mazumder’s scholarly activities reflect these evolving research directions through studies focused on microbial contamination, computational drug discovery, and structural bioinformatics. His work contributes to understanding foodborne pathogens, safe drinking water, and computational identification of biologically active compounds.[3]

Research Profile

Based at Jahangirnagar University, Biplab Mazumder has developed an interdisciplinary publication portfolio that combines computational modeling with experimental biological sciences. His investigations include molecular docking of plant-derived antimicrobial compounds, computational evaluation of disease-associated gene variants, microbiological quality assessment of drinking water, and conference contributions related to bacteriological surveillance. These activities illustrate a growing commitment to evidence-based scientific research with practical relevance to food safety and biomedical applications.[4]

Research Contributions

  • Applied computational screening approaches to identify plant-derived antimicrobial compounds targeting Alpha-Hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Investigated damaging CDK4 genetic variants using computational structural biology and functional prediction techniques.
  • Evaluated microbiological contamination of restaurant drinking water in Savar, Bangladesh, contributing evidence for public health monitoring.
  • Presented conference research addressing bacteriological quality assessment of drinking water supplies.
  • Contributed interdisciplinary research integrating food microbiology, computational biology, genetics, and public health.

Publications

  • Computational Screening of Plant-Derived Antimicrobial Compounds Against Alpha-Hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus. In Silico Research in Biomedicine, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.insi.2026.100504.
  • In silico identification of damaging CDK4 variants linked to cancer pathogenesis: functional and structural insights. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 2026. DOI: 10.1186/s43042-026-00843-7.
  • Microbial contamination in drinking water at restaurants in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 2025. DOI: 10.3329/jujbs.v13i1.83662.
  • Bacteriological quality assessment of restaurant drinking water in Savar area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Conference Abstract, 8th International Botanical Conference, Dhaka, 2024.

Research Impact

Although currently representing an emerging publication portfolio, the research demonstrates relevance to food safety, antimicrobial discovery, computational biology, and environmental microbiology. The integration of computational modeling with microbiological investigations provides useful scientific evidence for future research concerning infectious disease control, food quality, and safe water management. The studies also illustrate growing expertise in bioinformatics-driven biomedical investigation.[2]

Award Suitability

Biplab Mazumder demonstrates characteristics appropriate for consideration for the Best Researcher Award through interdisciplinary scholarship, peer-reviewed publications, computational innovation, and contributions to food safety and biomedical sciences. His research addresses practical challenges involving antimicrobial resistance, water quality, computational biology, and genetic disease mechanisms. The combination of laboratory research and computational methodologies reflects scientific versatility and supports continued academic development within food science and related biological disciplines.[4]

Conclusion

Biplab Mazumder has established an emerging multidisciplinary research profile encompassing computational biology, microbiology, food safety, and biomedical sciences. His peer-reviewed publications demonstrate growing scientific productivity and interdisciplinary collaboration. Continued research in these areas is expected to contribute further to computational biomedical research, food microbiology, and public health while supporting innovation within plant-based and alternative protein research.

References

  1. Mazumder, B. (2026). Computational Screening of Plant-Derived Antimicrobial Compounds Against Alpha-Hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus. In Silico Research in Biomedicine.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.insi.2026.100504
  2. Mazumder, B. (2026). In silico identification of damaging CDK4 variants linked to cancer pathogenesis: functional and structural insights. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-026-00843-7
  3. Mazumder, B. (2025). Microbial contamination in drinking water at restaurants in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.3329/jujbs.v13i1.83662
  4. ORCID. Researcher Profile: Biplab Mazumder.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6290-1618

Kayise Maseko | Cellular agriculture | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Kayise Maseko | Cellular agriculture | Best Scholar Award

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Kayise Hypercia Maseko is a dedicated food scientist and PhD candidate at Tshwane University of Technology, specializing in sustainable food production systems and cellular agriculture. With a background in Food Technology, her research focuses on alternative protein sources, functional foods, and food preservation techniques. Her work in fungi-based meat analogues and mushroom mycelia optimization contributes to the advancement of lab-grown food technologies. She has collaborated with Agricultural Research Council (ARC-TSC) and WildBio on projects related to food processing and cultivated meat alternatives. A passionate educator, she has worked as a tutor and assistant lecturer, mentoring future food scientists. Kayise is an active member of SACNASP and SAAFoST, with multiple peer-reviewed journal publications and international conference presentations (SAAFoST 2023, IUFoST 2024). Her commitment to food security and biotechnology innovation is evident in her ongoing research contributions, aiming to address global challenges in sustainable food production.

Profile

Orcid

Education 

🎓 PhD in Food Technology (2023 – Present)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Evaluation of biomaterials for mycelium production and development of hybrid cell-cultured meat.

🎓 Master of Agricultural Science (M-Tech in Food Technology) (2019 – 2022)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Screening the functional properties of unripe banana flour from 35 varieties based on their genomic and sub-genomic groups.
  • Research Conducted at: Agricultural Research Council – Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC).

🎓 B-Tech in Food Technology (2018)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Commercial Traditional-type, source of fibre mageu.

Research Focus

🔬 Sustainable Food Production Systems – Investigating eco-friendly and efficient food production methods to enhance global food security.

🌱 Cellular Agriculture – Developing innovative approaches to cultivated meat, focusing on hybrid cell-based meat analogues using fungi-based protein sources.

🥦 Alternative Protein Sources – Exploring mushroom mycelia and plant-based proteins as viable meat substitutes for sustainable diets.

🛡️ Food Preservation Techniques – Researching novel food preservation and processing methods to enhance nutritional value and shelf life.

🍌 Functional Foods & Biomaterials – Studying unripe banana flour functional properties and biomaterials for food production to improve food formulations.

🏭 Industry Collaboration – Working with WildBio on cultivated animal cell biomass and hybrid fungi-based meat alternatives.

📢 Academic Outreach – Presenting research at international conferences (SAAFoST 2023, IUFoST 2024) and mentoring students in food science.

Publications 

📜 Mushroom mycelia as sustainable alternative proteins for the production of hybrid cell‐cultured meat: A review – Journal of Food Science (2025) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.70060]

🍌 Musa species variation, production, and the application of its processed flour: A review – Scientia Horticulturae (2024) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112688]

🍄 Effect of Culture Media on the Yield and Protein Content of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) Kumm Mycelia – International Journal of Food Science (2024) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1155/ijfo/5562732]

🧪 Discrimination of Musa banana genomic and sub-genomic groups based on multi-elemental fingerprints and chemometrics – Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (2021) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104334]