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Dr. Md. Shah Alam Sarker
FACULTY PROFILE

Dr. Md. Shah Alam Sarker

Professor
BSc in Fisheries (Hons), MS in Fisheries Technology (BAU), Post Graduate Studies (UG, Guelph, Canada), Ph.D., Post Doctorate (TUMSAT, Tokyo, Japan)
SARD
ABOUT

Professor (Fisheries) & Ex-Dean

School of Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD)

Bangladesh Open University (BOU), Gazipur-1705, Bangladesh

PABX: +88-02-9291101-4 Ext. 325 (Personal)

Phone: +88-02-9291110 (Dean Office)

Cell: +88 01718630776

Fax +88-02-9291110 (Dean Office)

e-mail: drsarkersard@bou.ac.bd; sarkeralam@yahoo.com;

            sarkeralam68@gmail.com

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Degree Title Department/Faculty Institution

Result & Passing Year

Post Doctoral Studies (Aquaculture Nutrition)

Department of Aquatic Biosciences

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Awarded in 2010

Ph.D. (Fish Nutrition)

Department of Aquatic Biosciences

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Awarded in 2005

Post Graduate Studies as Research Student

Department of Aquatic Biosciences

Tokyo University of Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan

Awarded in 2002

Post Graduate Studies, Axelrod Institute of Ichthyology

Department of Zoology

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Awarded in 1998

M.Sc. (Fisheries) in Fisheries Technology

 

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

1st Class 1st position, 1990

B.Sc. Fisheries (Hons.)

 

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

1st Class 3rd position, 1989

HSC

 

Comilla Victoria Govt. College, Comilla Board, Bangladesh

1st Division, 1985

SSC

 

Gomta Ishaquia High School, Comilla Board, Bangladesh

1st Division, 1983

ACADEMIC WORK

1.      Chakraborty, P., M. R. Islam, M. A. Hossain, U. K. Fatema, D. C. Shaha, M. S. A. Sarker and T. Aakter (2021). Earthworm meal (Perionyx excavatus) as an alternative protein source to fish meal in feed for juvenile butter catfish (Ompok pabda). Aquaculture International, 29: 2119–2129.

2.      M. A. Hossain, S. A. Shimu, M. S. A. Sarker, M. E. Ahsan and M. R. Banu (2021). Biomass growth and composition of azolla (Azolla pinnata R. BR.) supplemented with inorganic phosphorus in outdoor culture. SAARC Journal of Agriculture, 19(1): 177-184.

3.      Mia, M. Y., R. Sultana, M. M. Rahman and M. S. A. Sarker (2017). Physico-chemical Parameters and Heavy Metal concentration of the Turag River water, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Open University Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 9(1&2): 12-24.

4.      Haque, M. M.,  A. Kowser, S. Alam, M. S. A. Sarker and S. Ullah (2017).  Feminization of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by Hormonal Treatments. Bangladesh Open UniversityJournal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 9(1&2): 62-67.

5.      Kawser, A. Q. M. R, M. A. Hossain and M. S. A. Sarker (2016). Growth response, feed utilization and nutrient retention in monosex tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed with floating and sinking pellets in a recirculating aquaponic system. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies. 4(6): 329-333.

6.      Khan, A.K., H. Huq and M. S. A. Sarker (2015).  Molecular marker based characterization and   genetic diversity analysis of rice using SSR and RAPD. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 6(3): 309-315  

7.      Hanini, I., M. S. A. Sarker, S. Satoh, Y. Haga, S. Corneillie, T. Ohkuma, and H. Nakayama (2013). Effects of taurine, phytase and enzyme complex supplementation to low fish meal diets on growth of juvenile red sea bream Pagrus major. Aquaculture Science, 61(4): 367-375. 

8.      Bake, G. G., M. S. A. Sarker, M. Endo, A. Akimoto and T. Takeuchi (2012).  Evaluation of high level inclusion of recycled food wastes supplemented with lysine, methionine and arginine in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles.  International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences, 2(2): 73-88.

9.      Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh, K. Kamata, Y. Haga, and Y. Yamamoto (2012). Partial replacement of fish meal with plant protein sources using organic acids to practical diets for juvenile yellowtail Seriola quinqueradiata.  Aquaculture Nutrition, 18: 81-89.

10.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh, K. Kamata, Y. Haga, and Y. Yamamoto (2012).  Supplementation effect(s) of organic acids and/or lipid to plant protein based diets on  juvenile yellowtail, Seriola quinqueradiata Temminck et Schlegel 1845, growth and,  nitrogen and phosphorus excretion. Aquaculture Research, 43(4): 538-545.  

11.   Sarker, M. A., Y. Yamamoto, Y. Haga, M. S. A. Sarker, M. Miwa, G., Youshizaki and S. Satoh (2011). Influences of low salinity and dietary fatty acids on fatty  acid composition and fatty acid desaturase and elongase expression in red sea bream Pagrus major.Fisheries Science, 77(3): 385-396.          

12.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh (2010). Dietary supplementation of lipid and inorganic  phosphorus to develop environment-friendly feed for young red sea bream, Pagrus major Progressive Agriculture, 21(1&2): 186-197.

13.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh (2009). Effect of dietary phosphorus and zinc levels on Hemaetocreat value, plasma mineral content and plasma alkaline phosphate activity of fingerling Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Progressive Agriculture, 20(1&2): 183-192.

14.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh, S. Matsumoto, S. Sasaki, H. Miyashita, V. Kiron, Y. Yamamoto and T. Miyazaki (2009). Effect of dietary supplementation of citric acid and amino acid-chelated trace elements on growth and excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus in young yellowtail, Seriola quinqueradiata.  Aquaculture Science, 57(3): 389-397.

15.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh, K.Satoh, Y. Yamamoto and V. Kiron, (2009). Effects of dietary phosphorus supplementation on growth and excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus by growing yellowtail Seriola quinqueradiata.  Aquaculture Science, 57(2): 279-284. 

16.   Sarker, M. S. A. and S. Satoh (2008). Influences of dietary lipid and phosphorus levels on retention and excretion of phosphorus and nitrogen in fingerling red sea bream Pagrus major. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries Research, 12(2): 143-150.

17.   Sarker, M. S. A. and S. Satoh (2008). Effects of dietary phosphorus and zinc levels on growth and bone mineralization in fingerlings of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries Research, 12(1): 1-9.

18.   Sarker, M. S. A., M. N. Islam and M. M. Rahman (2008). Effect of plant protein diet on the growth of Thai Sharpunti (Puntius gonionotus): an analysis of repeated measurements experiment.  Jahangirnagar University Journal of Science, 31(1): 117-126.

19.   Rashid, A.Q.M. B. and M. S. A. Sarker (2008). Strategic intervention of ODL in Diploma in Youth and Development works in Bangladesh. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 9(4): 89-96.

20.   Sarker, M. S. A. and S. Satoh (2007). Influence of dietary phosphorus and zinc levels on whole body mineral, liver mineral, and liver vitamin-C contents of fingerling rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss.  Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 5(1-2): 135-142.

21.   Sarker, M. S. A. and M. S. Alam (2007). Effectiveness of tutors training workshop of DYDW programme of Bangladesh Open University.  Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development. 5(1-2), 7-12.

22.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh and V. Kiron (2007). Inclusion of citric acid and/or amino     acid-chelated trace elements in alternate plant protein source diets affects growth and excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus in red sea bream Pagrus major. Aquaculture 262: 436-443.

23.   Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh and V. Kiron (2005). Supplementation of citric acid and amino            acid-chelated trace element to develop environment-friendly feed for red sea bream, Pagrus major.  Aquaculture 248: 3-11.

24.   Sarker, M. S. A. and S. Satoh (2005). Studies on development of environmentally-friendly aquafeeds for two potential marine finfish of Japan. Research and Presentation, 10, 65-80.

25.   Satoh, S., M. S. A. Sarker, K. Satoh and V. Kiron (2004). Effects of dietary lipid and phosphorus levels on nitrogen and phosphorus excretion in young yellowtail Seriola quinqueradiata: A preliminary observation. Fisheries Science, 70: 1082-1088.

26.   Hasanat, M. A., M. S. A. Sarker, P. Jahan, M. Uddin and P. Lavens (2001). The potential use of liposomes as a lipid supplement in the culture of Juvenile Crassostrea gigas. Asian  Journal of Chemistry, 13(4): 1625-1632.

27.   Hasanat, M. A., M. S. A. Sarker, P. Jahan, M. Uddin and P. Lavens (2001). Effects of the supplementation of a lipid emulsion diet of Tetraselmis suecica for Juvenile Tapes Philippinarum. Asian  Journal of Chemistry, 13(3): 953-964.

28.   Islam, M. N., M. K. Bhowmik and M. S. A. Sarker (2000). Evaluation through justification of the course materials of Mathematics at SSC level of Bangladesh Open University (BOU).Pakistan Journal of Education, XVII (1): 121-129.

29.   Hasanat, M. A., K. R. Hasan and M. S. A. Sarker (2000). Studies on the growth and abundance of zooplankton of the river old Brahmaputra. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries. 23(2): 49-55.

30.   Hasanat, M. A., K. R. Hasan, M. S. A. Sarker and M. S. Rahman (2000). Studies on phytoplankton of the river old Brahmaputra. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries. 23(1): 57-63.

31.   Hossain, M. A., A. K. M. A. Shah, S. M. Rahmatullah and M. S. A.  Sarker (1998). Effect of supplementary feeding methods on the growth of Thai sharpunti, Puntius gonionotus (Bleeker) in earthen ponds. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 21(1): 99-103.

32.   Akbar, H. M. D. and M. S. A. Sarker (1997).  Spatial pattern and environment of fish diseases in Bangladesh: A case study of Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS). Bhugul Patrika (A Journal of Geography). 16: 51-74. 

Seminar papers abstract and proceedings:

 Paper abstracts (Oral presentation)

1.       Sarker, M. S. A., F. Huang, K. Futami, Y. Haga, S. Satoh, T. Wakayama, K. Yamaguchi, and T. Akiyama (2022). Housefly maggot meal as a potential substitute of fish meal ingredient in practical diets of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Abstracts for the 9th Biennial Conference and Research Fair, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 28-29 May, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 62pp.

2.       Sarker, M. S. A., M. A. U. Shaikh and M. A. Salam (2022). Evaluation of different stocking density of small indigenous fish Pabda with carp polyculture system at Jhenaidha district.  Abstracts for the 9th Biennial Conference and Research Fair, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 28-29 May, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 63pp.

3.       Sarker, M.A., Sarker, M. S. A., Y. Haga and S. Satoh (2022). Total replacement of fish oil with palm oil in feed and its effect on growth performance, proximate composition and fatty acid profile in red sea bream Pagrus major. Abstracts for the 9th Biennial Conference and Research Fair, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 28-29 May, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17pp.

4.       Tun, A. A., Sarker, M. S. A., Y. and A. Hossain (2022). Evaluation of nutritional quality of feed of some indigenous fish species in Bangladesh. Abstracts for the 9th Biennial Conference and Research Fair of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 28-29 May, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 44pp.

5.       Nasrin, S, Sarker, M. S. A., M. A. Salam and Tun, A. A. (2022).  Evaluation of nutritional quality of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feed available in Bangladesh. Abstracts for the 9th Biennial Conference and Research Fair of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum (BFRF) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 28-29 May, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 55pp.

6.       Sarker, M. S. A., F. Huang, K. Futami, Y. Haga, S. Satoh, T. Wakayama, K. Yamaguchi,   and T. Akiyama (2017). Housefly maggot meal as a total replacement ingredient for fish meal in practical diets of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss . Abstracts for the 1st International GCSTMR Congress, University of Dhaka, February 4-5. Dhaka, Bangladesh, 46pp.

7.       Sarker, M. A., Y. Haga, M. S. A. Sarker, M. Miwa, Y. Yamamoto, G. Yoshizaki and  S. Satoh (2010). Influences of low salinity and dietary fatty acids composition on biosynthesis potency of highly unsaturated fatty acids in red sea bream Pagrus major.. Abstracts for the 14th International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding. Qingdao, May 31 to June 4, China, 115pp.

8.       Satoh, S., I. Hanini., M. S. A. Sarker, Y. Haga, T. Ohkuma and H. Nakayama (2010).  Effect of taurine, phytase, and enzyme complex supplementation to low fish meal diet on growth of juvenile red sea bream. Abstracts for the Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, March 26-30, Yokohama, Japan, 21pp.

9.       Sarker, M. A., Y. Haga, M. S. A. Sarker, M. Miwa, G. Yoshizaki and S. Satoh (2009).  Influences of low salinity and dietary fatty acids composition on biosynthesis potency of highly unsaturated fatty acids in red sea bream. Abstracts for the Autumn Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Iwate Prefecture Citizen’s Cultural Exchange Center, Aiina, Morioka, September 30 to October 03. Iwate, Japan, 38pp.

10.    Sarker, M. S. A., F. Huang, K. Futami, Y. Haga, S. Satoh, T. Wakayama, K. Yamaguchi and  T. Akiyama (2009).  Maggot meal as a potential ingredient in practical diets for rainbow trout. Abstracts for the Autumn Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Iwate Prefecture Citizen’s Cultural Exchange Center, Aiina, Morioka, September 30 to October 03. Iwate, Japan, 38pp.

11.    Bake, G. G., M. S. A. Sarker, M. Endo, A. Akimoto and T. Takeuchi (2009).  Effects of high level inclusion of recycled food wastes materials supplemented with lysine, methionine and arginine in the practical diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles. Abstracts for the Autumn Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Iwate Prefecture Citizen’s Cultural Exchange Center, Aiina, Morioka, September 30 to October 03. Iwate, Japan, 37pp.

12.    Sarker,  M. S. A.,  M. Toyama, J. Miyahara, Y. Yamamoto, Y. Haga and S. Satoh (2009).  Estimation of nitrogen and mineral budget in low fish meal diet for yellowtail. Abstracts for the Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology. March 27-31. Tokyo, Japan, 24pp.

13.    Satoh. S., M. S. A. Sarker, H. Miyashita, S. Sasaki, S. Kudo, T. Tashiro, Y. Yamamoto and T. Miyazaki (2005). Development of eco-friendly aquafeed-VII: Effects of dietary levels of citric acid and amino acid chelated trace element to yellowtail diet. Abstracts for the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.  March 31 to April 4. Tokyo, Japan, 236pp.

14.    Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh and V. Kiron (2005). Development of eco-friendly aquafeed-VI: Effects of dietary levels of citric acid and amino acid chelated trace element to red sea bream diet. Abstracts for the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.  March 31 to April 4. Tokyo, Japan, 236pp.

15.    Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh, Y. Yamamoto, K. Satoh and V. Kiron (2005). Development of eco-friendly aquafeed-V: Effect of dietary phosphorus supplementation levels to adult yellowtail diet. Abstracts for the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology.  March 31 to April 4. Tokyo, Japan, 236pp.

16.    Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh and V. Kiron (2004).  Citric acid and amino acid- chelated trace element supplement to develop eco-friendly feed for red sea bream, Pagrus major. Abstracts for the Eleventh International Symposium on Nutrition and Feeding in Fish. Phuket Arcadia Hotel, May 2-7, Phuket Island, Thailand, 87pp.

17.    Sarker, M. S. A., S. Satoh and V. Kiron (2004). Development of eco-friendly aquafeed-III: Effect of citric acid and amino acid-chelated trace element to red sea bream diet. Abstracts for the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Kagoshima University. April 1-4. Kagoshima, Japan, 131pp.

18.    Satoh. S., M. S. A. Sarker, H. Miyashita, S. Sasaki, S. Matsumoto, V. Kiron, Y. Yamamoto and T. Miyazaki (2004). Development of eco-friendly aquafeed-II: Effects of citric acid and amino acid-chelated trace element to yellowtail diet.  Abstracts for the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Kagoshima University. April 1-4. Kagoshima, Japan, 131pp.

19.    Satoh. S., M. S. A. Sarker, K. Satoh and V. Kiron (2004). Development of eco-friendly aquafeed-I:  Effects of dietary lipid and phosphorus levels on excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus in yellowtail diet.  Abstracts for the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science, Kagoshima University. April 1-4. Kagoshima, Japan, 130pp.

Paper proceedings (Oral presentation):

  1. Sarker, M. S. A., M. N. Islam and M. A. Hossain (2004). Analysis of repeated measurements treatments: Studies on the growth of Thai Sharpunti (Puntius gonionotus) fed alternate plant protein diet. In: The Thirteenth Indonesian Scientific Conference in Japan, September 4-5, 2004. Tokyo Institute of Science and Technology, O-okayama campus, Tokyo, Japan, pp 42-48.
  2. Islam, N., M. A. Kamal and M. S. A. Sarker (1999). Evaluation of course materials of Mathematics courses at Bangladesh Open University: A case study. In: The 13th Annual Conferences, Asian Association of Open Universities, October 14-17, The Central Radio and TV University, Beijing, Chaina, pp 194-204.
RESEARCH INTEREST

Feed Technology, Aquaculture Nutrition, Mariculture, Biotechnology, Water pollution, Open & Distance Learning

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