Fulbright scholar Dr. Ruhul Kuddus joins GEB for 10 months

Dr. Ruhul Kuddus, Associate Professor of Utah Valley University, USA has joined as a Fulbright scholar at the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka. In his 10 months stay Dr Kuddus is going to lecture in undergraduate and graduate courses and conduct research. Dr. Kuddus completed his B.Sc. (Biology and Chemistry), M.Sc. (Zoology), University of Dhaka, MS (Biology) from George Mason University, Virginia, USA and obtained his PhD. in microbiology and molecular genetics from University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Dr. Kuddus served as a scientist at the Tomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine before joining Utah Valley University where he is currently teaching microbiology, molecular biology and immunology. His research areas include molecular virology, transplantation immunology, bioethics and experimental methods of teaching and learning. Dr. Kuddus was the recipient of the Utah Valley University Scholar of the Year Award for his contributions in research and teaching. He is the author of several books and publications focusing on microbiology and immunology. The GEB members welcomed Dr Kuddus and hope to be greatly benefited from his teaching and professional experiences.