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Professor Dr. Md. Tawheed Hasan earned his BSc in Fisheries (Hons.) and MS in Aquaculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University, followed by a PhD from Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea. He possesses extensive experience in diverse biotechnological approaches and their practical applications in aquaculture. Dr. Hasan has characterized several novel prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, and evaluated their dietary effects on fish growth, cellular and humoral immunity, cytokine gene transcription, microbiome composition, digestive enzyme activity, serum and mucus biochemistry, as well as resistance to infectious diseases. His primary research interest lies in the immunonutrition of commercially important fish and shellfish, aiming to promote eco-friendly aquaculture free from antibiotics and aquatic drugs. He is also engaged in investigating the immunomodulation of aquatic organisms under the influence of global warming, ocean acidification, environmental toxicants, and parasitic infestations. Professor Hasan has published more than 65 research articles in national and international journals, authored a book chapter, presented at numerous international conferences, contributed to various research projects, and received multiple awards. He has undertaken postdoctoral research at Dong-Eui University and Pukyong National University, Korea, through the “Brain Pool Scholarship,” working on projects entitled "Probiotics and Fish Immunonutrition" and "Novel Probiotics Development for Modern Aquaculture", respectively. He is experienced in teaching Fish Farm Design and Construction, Integrated Aquaculture and Aquaponics, Aquaculture Systems, and Aquatic Animal Health Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is supervising postgraduate student's research to secure "MS in Aquaculture" degree from his working department and remains actively involved in several research initiatives. As a Professor and dedicated researcher, Dr. Hasan strives to produce world-class fisheries graduates and contribute to global aquaculture food safety and security, with a special focus on Bangladesh.