👋 Welcome to My Academic Portfolio
I am Md. Hridoy Ahmed, a molecular genetics and computational biology researcher working at the intersection of
🧬 genomic variant interpretation,
🧫 wet-lab molecular biology, and
🤖 computational drug discovery & immunoinformatics.
My work seeks to understand how genetic variations influence complex diseases and how computational methods can accelerate therapeutic development.
📌 About Me
I completed my B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology from the University of Chittagong, graduating within the top ranks of my cohort. These formative academic years strengthened my foundation in molecular biology, functional genomics, and bioinformatics and shaped my interest in translational genomics.
My research spans interdisciplinary domains, including
🧬 MMP gene variant profiling,
🦠 antiviral drug discovery (CHIKV RdRp), and
💉 immunoinformatics-based vaccine design for Mpox.
I have published two first-author articles in Q1 journals, reflecting my commitment to impactful, rigorously validated research.
Beyond research, I am the founder of BioPC, a research and training hub that has supported over 1,000 learners across multiple countries. Through this platform, I have mentored students, led collaborative projects, and organised hands-on bioinformatics workshops.
My research spans interdisciplinary domains, including
🧬 MMP gene variant profiling,
🦠 antiviral drug discovery (CHIKV RdRp), and
💉 immunoinformatics-based vaccine design for Mpox.
I have published two first-author articles in Q1 journals, reflecting my commitment to impactful, rigorously validated research.
Beyond research, I am the founder of BioPC, a research and training hub that has supported over 1,000 learners across multiple countries. Through this platform, I have mentored students, led collaborative projects, and organised hands-on bioinformatics workshops.
🎓 Education
M.Sc. Thesis — Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology
University of Chittagong (2023–2025)
- 🎖 First Class, 2nd Position
- CGPA: 3.94 / 4.00
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Thesis: Molecular Mechanisms of Apical Periodontitis Influenced by Diabetes via MMP-1, MMP-3 & MMP-9 Variant Analysis
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Techniques: DNA extraction & quantification • PCR/qPCR • Sanger sequencing • WES QC • Variant annotation
B.Sc. (Honours) — Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology
University of Chittagong (2019–2023)
- 🎖 First Class, 4th Position
- Consistent first class in all academic years
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Key Coursework: Molecular Biology • Genetics • Genomics • Microbiology • Immunology • RDT • Cell Signaling • Bioinformatics • Clinical Biotechnology
🔬 Research Experience
🧬 Functional Genomics & Proteomics Laboratory (FGPL)
Thesis Researcher | 2024–Present
- Variant analysis in diabetes, CVD, CKD, PCOS & periodontitis
- PCR/qPCR • Sanger sequencing • gel electrophoresis
- NGS data analysis: GATK • Hisat2 • BWA • VCFtools • SAMtools
🧪 Alternative Medicine & Natural Product Research Lab
Summer Research Intern | 2023
- Nanophytocompound isolation and purification
- Antioxidant/antimicrobial assays using animal models
- Docking & molecular dynamics simulation for compound screening
🧫 National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB)
Research Intern | 2023
- Sanger sequencing & NGS workflow exposure
- DNA extraction • PCR amplification • gel visualization
- Hands-on training in molecular instrumentation
🛠 Research Skills
🤖 Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
- Variant calling • genome annotation
- Docking • virtual screening • MD simulation
- ADMET • DFT • structural analysis
- Tools: GATK, Hisat2, BWA, SAMtools, VCFtools, PyRx, AutoDock, ChimeraX, GROMACS
🧬 Molecular Biology (Wet-Lab)
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- Sanger sequencing
- ELISA, SDS-PAGE
💻 Technical & Analytical
- Programming: R, Python, HTML/CSS, LaTeX
- OS proficiency: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Research design • literature analysis • scientific visualization
📂 Explore My Work
- 📄 Publications
- 🧪 Research Projects
- 🏅 Awards & Achievements
- 🔬 Running Projects
- ✍️ Blog & Insights
- 🌐 Professional Connections