Associate Professor
Dr. Hawa Jahan
Department of Zoology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Evolutionary Biology | University of Manchester, UK | United Kingdom | 2023 |
| Masters | Genetics and Molecular Biology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2013 |
| Bachelor | Zoology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2012 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka Imperial College | Bangladesh | 2006 |
| S.S.C | Science | Azimpur Girls' School and College | Bangladesh | 2004 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Department of Zoology | Oct 2023 | Present |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Apr 2019 | Oct 2023 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka | Oct 2015 | Apr 2019 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Ecology, Environment, Phenotypic plasticity, Molecular Biology | My research investigates the physiological, ecological, and molecular responses of Aphids and Daphnia to environmental stressors. Using an integrative approach combining morphological and molecular tools, I focus on species identification, host range dynamics, and phenotypic plasticity (notably aphid polyphenism). I explore how biotic and abiotic factors—such as host plant interactions, pesticides, and climate variability—affect reproductive output, gene expression, and stress tolerance. A particular emphasis is placed on ecotoxicological studies and gene regulation mechanisms underlying growth and adaptation, providing insights into evolutionary ecology, pest resistance, and environmental resilience. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| Environmental stress and phenotypic plasticity | Assessment of epigenetic determinants in aphid wing polyphenism: Unveiling novel interdisciplinary pathways for development of management strategies | CHROMOSOME RESEARCH CENTRE, University of Dhaka | |||
| Plant-insect interactions | Establishment of a culture method of Aphid (biological model organism) to study their life-history traits and adaptation strategies towards different host plants | Centre for Advanced Studies and Research in Biological Science University of Dhaka | |||
| Molecular Ecology | Identifying major aphid pests in Bangladesh using mitochondrial genome analysis and assessing their impact on agriculturally important host plants | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and University of Dhaka |
Invited Talk
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Setu Mallick, Atia Shanjida Shormi, Hawa Jahan, Mohammad Shamimul Alam, Rowshan Ara Begum, Rakha Hari Sarker, Kh Muid and aker Ashfaqul : Yeast cells experience chronological life span extension under prolonged glucose starvation,
Heliyon , vol.11 , no.4 Elsevier , pp.e42898 , 2025
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| 2 |
Hawa Jahan, Mouhammad Shadi Khudr, Ali Arafeh and Reinmar Hager : Exposure to heat stress leads to striking clone-specific nymph deformity in pea aphid,
PLOS ONE , vol.18 , no.10 Public Library of Science , pp.e0282449 , 2023
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| 3 |
Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, Hawa Jahan, Md. Fazle Rabbe, Moumita Chakraborty and Md. Salauddin : First Detection of *Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis* in Wild Frogs from Bangladesh,
EcoHealth , vol.18 , no.1 Springer , pp.31--43 , 2021
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Commonwealth Scholarship (PhD) | 2019 | United Kingdom | |
| Local | Dean's Award | 2012 | Bangladesh |
Name & designation
Dr. Hawa Jahan
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Zoology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email
hawajahan@du.ac.bd
Phone
+88 01515673424