Md. Mustak Khan
Researcher in
BSc. and MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Researcher in
BSc. and MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Brief summary of background, education, and research interests.
Hello! I am Md. Mustak Khan, a passionate researcher with an academic background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I have completed both my BSc and MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Chittagong. During my academic journey, my research focused on my MS thesis titled “In silico and in vivo study of antioxidant activity of phytochemicals from Houttuynia cordata, a perennial herb using molecular docking and Caenorhabditis elegans model”, where I investigated the biological effects of plant extracts using molecular docking approaches and C. elegans as a model organism. In addition to my primary research area, I have developed strong interests and expertise in Microbiology, Natural Products, and Bioinformatics.
Currently, I am working as a Research Assistant and Lab Manager at the Laboratory of Applied Biosciences, where I contribute to research activities involving model organism-based studies, microbial systems, and experimental biology. My role involves managing laboratory operations, coordinating research activities, assisting in experimental design, mentoring junior researchers and students, and applying various laboratory techniques to support scientific investigations.
I am also actively involved with the Laboratory of Food Science and Nutraceutical, where I participate in research focused on the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant properties of plant-derived samples, including seaweeds and dates. This experience has strengthened my understanding of natural product research and its potential applications in nutrition and health sciences.
My research journey also includes valuable experience as a research intern at CHIRAL Bangladesh, where I later joined the aiHealth Lab division. Through this opportunity, I gained foundational knowledge and practical experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly their applications in healthcare, biomedical research, and public health challenges.
Additionally, I am a founding member of BioPC—Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training, where I serve as a Research Project Lead and Head of Extracurricular Activities. I also work as a trainer and mentor for various courses and internship programs, guiding students in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and computational research. I lead and coordinate computational biology projects involving drug discovery, vaccine development, cancer bioinformatics, and public health innovations, integrating bioinformatics approaches with modern biological research.
Through my experiences in experimental biology, computational science, and research leadership, I have developed an interdisciplinary research profile that bridges wet-lab biology, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence. I am highly motivated to explore innovative research opportunities and contribute meaningful discoveries to the scientific community.
Key academic, leadership and research milestones — dates are approximate and may overlap.
Completed a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chittagong, building a foundation in experimental biology, biochemical techniques, and core molecular biology methods that underpin later research in natural products and model organism studies.
As a founding member and Research Project Lead at BioPC, I lead and coordinate multiple computational biology initiatives spanning drug discovery, vaccine development, cancer bioinformatics, and public health innovation. I also serve as Web & Tech Lead, designing and building websites for academic events and research laboratories.
Pursued an MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with research focused on exploring the biological effects of plant-derived compounds and synthetic molecules using C. elegans as a model organism.
Manage laboratory activities and support ongoing research involving experimental biology, model organism-based studies, and microbial systems. Responsibilities include mentoring students and applying a range of laboratory techniques to advance research operations.
Began as a research intern at CHIRAL Bangladesh before becoming involved with its aiHealth Lab division. This experience introduced me to the interdisciplinary field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly their applications in healthcare, public health, and biomedical research.
Evaluate the nutritional properties, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant potential of plant-derived samples, including seaweeds and dates. This work has strengthened my understanding of natural product research and its applications in health and nutrition.
Carried out MS thesis research titled "Antioxidant and Biological Potential of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.: An Integrated GC–MS, Molecular Docking, ADMET and C. elegans Investigation" across both affiliated laboratories, integrating phytochemical profiling, computational docking, ADMET prediction, and in vivo validation using C. elegans assays.
Published a review paper on molecular pharming in Engineering in Life Sciences (Wiley), contributing to the interdisciplinary literature connecting plant-based biomanufacturing with biomedical applications.
Focused on experimental biology, computational analysis, and translational research.
C. elegans maintenance and the use of model organisms in diverse assays, along with bacterial culture, microscopy, DNA extraction, PCR, and electrophoresis.
AutoDock Vina, PyRx, BLAST, SwissADME, Discovery Studio, AlphaFold, and Cytoscape.
Python, R, statistics and visualization.
Research article writing, literature review, manuscript preparation, and scientific communication.
Training learners through BioPC, scientific outreach, and collaborative lab leadership.
Areas of interest include phytomedicine, bioinformatics, and model-organism studies.
Analyzing nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of plant samples like perennial herbsat the Food Science and Nutraceutical Laboratory.
Leading computational approaches to drug design and vaccine development through BioPC - A Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training.
Conducting experiments with C. elegans as a model organism to study the effects of plant-derived compounds and synthetic molecules.
Selected peer-reviewed publications and scholarly contributions.
MH Ahmed, MM Khan*, S Dutta, MF Rahman, ...et al.
Engineering in Life Sciences | Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Contact information and links to professional profiles and networks.
I welcome research collaborations, student inquiries, and speaking invitations. For quick updates, check my profiles on ResearchGate and Google Scholar.
Availability: Open to collaborative projects and supervision.