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Assistant Professor

Shyamal Kumar Paul Ph.D.

Dr. Shyamal Kumar Paul holds a Ph.D. in Biotic Environment from Iwate University, Japan, an M.S. in Aquaculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Fisheries from Khulna University. A faculty member in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science since 2015, his research focuses on freshwater aquaculture, fish nutrition, breeding, hatchery management, and aquatic pollution.

Fisheries and Marine Science

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Shyamal Kumar Paul earned his Ph.D. in Biotic Environment from the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Iwate University, Japan, following an M.S. in Aquaculture from the Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Fisheries from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology, Khulna University. Since October 2015, Dr. Paul has served as a faculty member in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, where he combines teaching with an active research portfolio focused on freshwater aquaculture, fish nutrition, breeding, hatchery management, and aquatic pollution. Driven by a passion for advancing sustainable aquaculture, Dr. Paul’s work integrates scientific innovation with practical applications to support fish farmers, improve production systems, and safeguard aquatic ecosystems.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Aquaculture Fish Breeding Larvae rearing Fish Biology Fish Nutrition

2008 - 2011

Ph.D.

Biotic Environment

United Graduated School of Agricultural Science, Iwate University, Japan

2005 - 2006

MS in Aquaculture

Aquaculture

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

1999 - 2004

BSc. in Fisheries

Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology

Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh

1996 - 1998

HSC

Science

Rajshahi Board, Bangladesh

1994 - 1996

SSC

Science

Rajshahi Board, Bangladesh

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December 22, 2006 to February 02, 2006

Data analysis: MS excel and Mstatc

Description: Data analysis

Organization: GTI, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

March 07, 2004 to March 10, 2004

Aquaculture, Extension and Training Methodology organized

Description: Aquaculture, Demonstration of aquafarm

Organization: DOF, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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2025

Journal

Quantification, characterization and risk assessment of microplastics and mesoplastics in aquafarms of a leading fish-producing nation.

Authors: Md. Sohel Rana, Shyamal Kumar Paul, Salma Sultana, Md. Kamal Hossain, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Jimmy Yu, Takaomi Arai, Norhayati Ngah, M. Belal Hossain.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Publisher: Elsievier , Volume: 13 , Issue: 5 , Page: 117423

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.117423

2025

Journal

Availability and Marketing System of Fish and Crustaceans in an Urban Fish Market: A Study on Retail Practices

Authors: Chakraborty S., Dipty A.K., Rahman M.M., Sarker B.S., Paul S.K., Banik P., Diba S.A., Wasim A.

Journal: Limnology and Freshwater Biology, Publisher: Limnological institute SB RAS , Volume: 7 , Issue: 3 , Page: 259-267

DOI: DOI: 10.31951/2658-3518-2025-A-3-259

2025

Journal

Optimizing Hormonal Induction and Water Quality Parameters for Enhanced Reproductive Success in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul, Kazi Faridul Hasan, Nadia Sultana, Debasish Saha, Srijan Sarker, Bhakta Supratim Sarker.

Journal: Turkish journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science., Publisher: Central Fisheries Research Institute of Türkiye and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) , Volume: 25 , Issue: 6 , Page: TRJFAS26826

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4194/TRJFAS26826

2025

Journal

From sea to cure: Discovery of marine-derived therapeutics against Fusarium solani in shrimps for enhancing aquaculture sustainability

Authors: Abdullah Al Siam, Avijit Kumer Paul, Shanjida Akter Joyoti, Md. Ifteker Hossain, Noimul Hasan Siddiquee, Bushra Binte Zaker, Al-Farabi, Shyamal Kumar Paul,*

Journal: PLoS One, Publisher: Public Library of Science (Plos One), USA , Volume: 20 , Issue: 10 , Page: e0330602.

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0336107

2025

Journal

Arsenic bioaccumulation in fish of the lower meghna river: Seasonal dynamics, species sensitivity, and public health implications

Authors: Paul SK, Jahan N, Saha D, Sarker BS, Majumdar PR, Rahman M.

Journal: PLoS One, Publisher: Public Library of Science (Plos One), USA , Volume: 20 , Issue: 9 , Page: e0330602

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0330602

2025

Journal

Reproductive biology, hormonal induction efficiency, and larval rearing success of Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822)

Authors: Md Sharif Mia, Shyamal Kumar Paul*, K.M. Mahfujur Rahman, M. Maksud Alam, Tania Perven, Debasish Saha, Bhakta Supratim Sarker, Srijan Sarker

Journal: Reproduction and Breeding, Publisher: Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co. Ltd , Volume: 5 , Issue: 4 , Page: 190-201

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repbre.2025.09.004

2024

Journal

Breeding biology, morphometric relationships and condition Factor of Lepidocephalichthys guntea (Hamilton, 1822)

Authors: Ahmed S., Paul S.K.*, Lahiri T., Rana M.S., Rahman M.J. Sarker B.S., Saha D.

Journal: Limnology and Freshwater Biology, Publisher: Limnological institute SB RAS , Volume: 6 , Issue: 6 , Page: 1357-1365

DOI: 10.31951/2658-3518-2024-A-6-1357

2024

Journal

Spawning Biology, Breeding and larval rearing technique of Xenentodon cancila (Hamilton, 1822) for aquaculture and recreational use in Bangladesh

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Bhakta Supratim Sarker, Nahid Sultana, Jewel Chandra Pall , Tania Perven, Debasish Saha and Priyanka Rani Majumdar

Journal: Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Life, Publisher: The Journal of Stanislaw Sakowicz Inland Fisheries Institute , Volume: 32 , Issue: 2 , Page: 102-116

DOI: 10.2478/aopf-2024-0009

2024

Journal

COVID-19 Impact on the Ornamental Fish Market and Marketing Channel in Katabon, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Authors: Md. Fakhrul Islam, Tania Perven, Shayla Sultana Mely, Smriti Chakraborty, Jewel Chandra Pall, Md. Sohel Rana, Shyamal Kumar Paul*.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries., Publisher: Egyptian Society for Development of Fisheries Res. & Human Health , Volume: 28 , Issue: 2 , Page: 945-961

DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2024.351931

2023

Journal

Fish Diversity in the Ghaghot: An Important Meandering River in the Northern Part of Bangladesh

Authors: Miah M. S.; Saha D.; Lahiri T.; Paul S. K

Journal: Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences, Publisher: Green Wave Publishing of Canada , Volume: 10 , Issue: 1 , Page: 4370-4379

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/sfs.v10i1.1995

2023

Journal

Distribution, abundance and status of Botia dario in the ornamental fish market, Bangladesh

Authors: Paul S.K.*; Debnath M.; Saha D.; Sarker B.S.; Chakraborty S.; Sultana N.; Habib M.A.

Journal: International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies, Publisher: Green Wave Publication, Canada , Volume: 3 , Issue: 2 , Page: 129-140

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61186/injoere.3.2.129

2023

Journal

Biochemical Composition of Different Loaches in Bangladesh

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul, Md. Taufiq Hasan, Md. Al-Mamun, Shayla Sultana Mely, Bhakta Supratim Sarker

Journal: . International Journal of Agriculture and Animal Production, Publisher: N/A , Volume: 3 , Issue: 5 , Page: 12-21

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55529/ijaap.35.12.21

2022

Journal

Morpho-meristic parameters, length-weight relationships and condition factor of three ambassid fishes from Chalan Beel, Bangladesh

Authors: Md. Sohel Rana, Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Debasish Saha, Salma Sultana, Bhakta Supratim Sarker.

Journal: Iranian Journal of Ichthyology, Publisher: Iranian Society of Ichthyology , Volume: 9 , Issue: 4 , Page: 244-251

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.v9i4.959/

2022

Journal

A Graphical Approach for Analyses of Data Thin Non-Parametric Continuous Variable of Botia Dario with R Programming Language.

Authors: Bhakta Supratim Sarker, Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Md. Kawser Kadir Maruf, Priyanka Rani Majumdar, Md. Golam Azom, Debasish Saha.

Journal: Polish Journal of Natural Science, Publisher: the Publishing House of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (Poland) , Volume: 37 , Issue: 2 , Page: 233-262

DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.31648/pjns.7414

2022

Journal

Assessment of Metal Contamination in Water of Freshwater Aquaculture Farms from a South Asian Tropical Coastal Area

Authors: Hossain, M.B.; Miazie, M.R.; Nur, A.-A.U.; Paul, S.K.; Bakar, M.A.; Paray, B.A.; Arai, T.

Journal: Toxics, Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , Volume: 10 , Issue: 9 , Page: 536

DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.3390/toxics10090536

2022

Journal

A Comprehensive Scenario on Application of Aqua Drugs and Chemicals for the Fish Health Management in Fish Hatcheries and Farms of South-Eastern Part, Bangladesh.

Authors: Rahima Yasmin , Md. Rakeb-Ul-Islam, Partho Banik , As-Ad Ujjaman Nur, Shyamal Kumar Paul, Debasish Saha and Priyanka Rani Majumdar

Journal: Asian Journal of Biology, Publisher: Sciencedomain International. , Volume: 14 , Issue: 3 , Page: 1-13

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/AJOB/2022/v14i330214

2021

Journal

Traditional Jute (Corchorus spp) Retting Process: A significant Threat to Fish Health and Fish Biodiversity in Chandpur District, Bangladesh

Authors: Sarker B.S.; Paul S.K.; Kibria G.; Banik P.; Saha D.; Majumdar P.R.

Journal: Journal of Survey in Fisheries Science, Publisher: Green Wave Publishing of Canada , Volume: 8 , Issue: 2 , Page: 63-79

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18331/SFS2022.8.1.6

2021

Journal

Breeding biology and dose optimization for captive breeding of striped dwarf catfish, Mystus vittatus, using different hormones

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul, Srijan Sarker, Bhakta Supratim Sarker, M. Maksud Alam, Priyanka Rani Majumdar.

Journal: Iranian journal of fisheries, Publisher: Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute (IFSRI) , Volume: 21 , Issue: 1 , Page: 104-121

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22092/ijfs.2022.125852

2021

Journal

Physico-Chemical Parameters, Length-Length and Length-Weight Relationships and Condition Factor of the Vulnerable Gudusia chapra in the Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Mahmuda Akter, M. Maksud Alam, Bhakta Supratim Sarker, Debasish Saha, Priyanka Rani Majumdar, Shuvagato Mondal and Md. Robiul Hasan

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries., Publisher: Egyptian Society for Development of Fisheries Res. & Human Health , Volume: 25 , Issue: 5 , Page: 983-999

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/ejabf.2021.208199

2021

Journal

Growth Performance, Feed Conversion and Survival of Cirrhinus mrigala with Feeding Rate in Cage System.

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Mazharul Islam, M. Maksud Alam, Md. Borhan Uddin Ahmed, Md. Robiul Hasan, Priyanka Rani Majumdar

Journal: Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, Publisher: Academic Journals Inc., USA , Volume: 16 , Issue: 1 , Page: 26-33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/jfas.2021.26.33

2021

Journal

Size structure, weight-length relationship and condition factor of the endangered loach Botia dario from Bangladesh

Authors: Bhakta Supratim Sarker, Shyamal Kumar Paul, Md. Kawser Kadir Maruf, Priyanka Rani Majumdar, Md. Golam Azom, Sadia Salam, Debasish Saha

Journal: AACL Bioflux, Publisher: Bioflux Publishing House, Romania , Volume: 14 , Issue: 6 , Page: 3375-3390

2021

Journal

Market Status and Uses of Aqua-Drugs and Chemicals in Aquaculture at Lakhsmipur, Bangladesh

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Fahad Chowdhury, M. Maksud Alam, Priyanka Rani Majumdar and Md. Robiul Hasan

Journal: Oceanography & Fisheries Open access Journal., Publisher: Juniper Publishers , Volume: 13 , Issue: 4 , Page: 555869

DOI: https://doi.org/10.19080/OFOAJ.2021.13.555869

2021

Journal

Meristic and Morphometric Characteristics Relationships, Condition Factor and Breeding Biology of Indian Potashi (Neotropius atherinoides) in the Adjacent River of Chalon Beel, Bangladesh

Authors: Paul S.K.*, Habib M.A., Ali M.N., Majumdar P.R., Saha D.

Journal: Journal of Survey in Fisheries Science, Publisher: Green Wave Publishing of Canada , Volume: 8 , Issue: 2 , Page: 47-64

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18331/SFS2021.8.1.4

2021

Journal

Reproductive Biology of the Silver Hatchet Chela cachius (Hamilton 1822) in a Perennial Water Body in Bangladesh

Authors: Md. Nowsher Ali, Shyamal Kumar Paul*, Zoarder Faruque Ahmed, Debasish Saha, Mst. Kaniz Fatema and Priyanka Rani Majumdar

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries., Publisher: Egyptian Society for Development of Fisheries Res. & Human Health , Volume: 25 , Issue: 4 , Page: 313-327

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/ejabf.2021.189056

2020

Journal

Biology of the endangered queen loach (Botia dario) collected from wild sources in Bangladesh

Authors: Mojumder N., Saha D., Utsa S. S., Maruf M. K. K., Paul S. K.,

Journal: AACL Bioflux, Publisher: Bioflux Publishing House, Romania , Volume: 13 , Issue: 5 , Page: 2599-2609

2020

Journal

Socio-economic condition and livelihood status of the fisherman community at Muradnagar Upazila in Cumilla.

Authors: Uddin KMd, Hasan RMd, Paul SK, Sultana T.

Journal: Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal, Publisher: Longdom Publishing SL , Volume: 11 , Page: 279

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35248/2150-3508.20.11.279

2018

Journal

Deconstruction of Pine Wood (Pinus sylvestris) Recalcitrant Structure Using Alkali Treatment for Enhancing Enzymatic Saccharification Evaluated by Congo Red.

Authors: Barman, D.N., Haque, M.A., Hossain, M.M., Paul, S.K & Yun, H.D.

Journal: Waste Biomass Valor, Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media B.V , Volume: 11 , Page: 1755–1764

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-018-00547-z

2018

Journal

Comparative Study on Growth and Survival Rate of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus 1758) Treating with Supplementary Feed at Different Feeding Regime.

Authors: S.K. Paul*, M.B.U. Ahmed, M.M. Hasan, D.N. Barman and M. Islam.

Journal: Asian journal of fisheries and aquatic research, Publisher: Sciencedomain International , Volume: 1 , Issue: 2 , Page: 1-8

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/AJFAR/2018/40951

2017

Journal

Maturation biology of Pennahia argentus in the Karnaphuli estuary, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Authors: M. Golam Mustafa, Naznin Akter Tisha, Shyamal Kumar Paul, Ahasan Habib, Mehedi Mahamudul Hasan

Journal: Journal of Noakhali Science and Technology University, Publisher: Noakhali Science and Technology University , Volume: 1 , Issue: 2 , Page: 27-33

2017

Journal

Study on Existing Technology and Knowledge on Aquaculture of Fish Farmers at Gomastapur Upazila in Chapai Nawabgonj District, Bangladesh

Authors: M. M. Alam, S. K. Paul* and K. Marma

Journal: Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal, Publisher: Longdom Publishing SL , Volume: 8 , Page: 217

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4172/2150-3508.1000217

2016

Journal

Study on fish marketing and packaging system in Natore, Bangladesh

Authors: Shyamal Kumar Paul, Ahasan Habib, Bhakta Supratim Sarker, M Golam Mustafa, Kong Chain Marma

Journal: Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, Publisher: AkiNik Publications, India , Volume: 4 , Issue: 5 , Page: 651-657

2016

Journal

Study on Health Condition of a Catfish (Mystus vittatus) in Fish Markets of Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Authors: K. Marma, S.K. Paul*, G.U. Ahmed, A. Habib, M.G. Mostafa.

Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technolog, Publisher: Technoscience Academy , Volume: 2 , Issue: 5 , Page: 141-146

DOI: https://doi.org 10.32628/IJSRSET162531

2016

Journal

Disease Investigation of Small Indigenous Fish Species Channa punctatus of three fish markets in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Authors: K. Marma, G.U. Ahmed and S.K. Paul,

Journal: Asian Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Publisher: Ebu Press Ltd , Volume: 1 , Issue: 2 , Page: 268-273

2012

Journal

Effect of Bau-biofungicide, Neem Oil and a Nematicide on the Root-knot (meloidogyne javanica) of Papaya (carica papaya).

Authors: M. A. A. Pradhan, M. M. Rahaman, S. K. Paul , M . U. Ahamad and B. K. Goswami.

Journal: Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, Publisher: Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) , Volume: 37 , Issue: 2 , Page: 271-277

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11230

2011

Journal

Effect of Percolation Pattern on Yields and Accumulation of Copper and Cadmium in the Rice Plants with Soil Dressing Models

Authors: S. K. Paul*, C.Sasaki, N. Matsuyama, K. Kato

Journal: Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, Publisher: David Publishing Company , Volume: 5 , Issue: 11 , Page: 1464-1473

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17265/1934-8932/2011.11.009

2011

Journal

Studies on the Soil of Shirakami Mountains 8 (Japanese)

Authors: C. Sasaki, N. Matuyama, T. Sase, A. Tonouchi, S.K. Paul, K. Noda, H. Yamagishi

Journal: Shirakami Kenkyu, Publisher: N/A , Volume: 8 , Page: 50-62.

2010

Journal

Influence of Percolation Pattern on Growth and Yields of Rice Plants with Cadmium Polluted Paddy Fields with Soil Dressing

Authors: S.K. Paul*, C. Sasaki, N. Matsuyama, K. Noda, B.K. Mitra.

Journal: Pedologist, Publisher: Japanese Society of Pedology , Volume: 54 , Issue: 3 , Page: 222-229

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18920/pedologist.54.3_222

2010

Journal

Studies on the Soil of Shirakami Mountains (7) (Japanease)

Authors: C. Sasaki, N. Matuyama, T. Sase, A. Tonouchi, S.K. Paul, T. Matuoka, K. Kato, K. Noda

Journal: Shirakami Kenkyu, Publisher: N/A , Volume: 7 , Page: 39-48

2009

Journal

Studies on the Soil of Shirakami Mountains (6)- Japanease

Authors: C. Sasaki, N. Matuyama, T. Sase, A. Tonouchi, S.K. Paul, T. Matsuoka, K. Kato, K. Noda.

Journal: Shirakami Kenkyu, Publisher: N/A , Volume: 6 , Page: 26-34

2006

Journal

Growth and Survival of Leather Carp (cyprinus carpio var. Nudus) Fry Fed with Different Protein Content Feeds.

Authors: M. M. Rahman, S.K. Paul, S.M. Rahman, A.M.H.B. Tareque and M.A.A. Shahin

Journal: South Asian Journal of Agriculture, Publisher: Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh , Volume: 1 , Issue: 2 , Page: 17-23

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Masters - 2021-22

Md. Sharif Mia

Thesis Title: Designing a Reliable Transport System for Brood Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822) in Bangladesh