Shuva Bhowmik

Assistant Professor, PhD (ongoing) (University of Otago, New Zealand)

Shuva Bhowmik

Assistant Professor, PhD (ongoing) (University of Otago, New Zealand)

Research interest 1.Post-mortem biochemistry of marine fish and shellfish 2. Microbiology, seafood safety, processing, preservation and quality control 3. Fish muscle quality, nutritional value, biotechnological approach in enzymes of fish, seafood development and food packaging
BSC study subject Fisheries, NSTU
MSc MS in Fisheries Technology (Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh)
Study level PhD
Achievements 2021 Awarded prestigious Otago Doctoral Scholarship to continue PhD at University of Otago, New Zealand

2019 Chancellor gold medal award for secured the highest CGPA in the B. Sc. examination of session 2008-2009 of the Noakhali Science and Technology University

2016 Prime Minister gold medal award for the first position in academic result of B. Sc. in the Faculty of Science

2014 Vice-Chancellor gold medal award for the first position in academic result of B.Sc. in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Science

                       

Summary

Shuva Bhowmik obtained his Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Food Science from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, in 2025. He obtained his MSc in Fisheries Techology and BSc in Fisheries from the Bangladesh Agricultural University, and Noakhali Science and Techology University, Bangladesh, respectively. His research focused on functional carbohydrate and proteins (biomaterials) in active and intelligent food packaging, extraction of bioactive compounds and their functional properties, incorporating nanoparticles in biosensing applications and 3D printing, new product development, composition analysis and sensory evaluation in light of nutritional security, microbial enzyme, food chemistry, digestion, and nutraceutical applications.

Publication list Articles

2025 34. Islam, D., Aye, T. T., Islam, M. T., Saha, D., Majumdar, P. R., Bhowmik, S., & Mamun, A. A. (2025). Chitosan gel in extending the shelf-life of Nga-pi: A fermented fish product of Bangladesh. Food and Humanity, 100663. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100663
2024 33. Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2024). Smart chitosan films as intelligent food packaging: An approach to monitoring food freshness and biomarkers. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 46, 101370. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101370
32. Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2024). Enhancement of mechanical, barrier, and functional properties of chitosan film reinforced with glycerol, COS, and gallic acid for active food packaging. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 41, e01092. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01092

 

31. Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2024). Biodegradable chitosan hydrogel film incorporated with polyvinyl alcohol, chitooligosaccharides, and gallic acid for potential application in food packaging. Cellulose, 31(13), 8087-8103. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-024-06080-8
30. Siddiqui, S. A., Ucak, I., Afreen, M., Sasidharan, A., Yunusa, B. M., Bhowmik, S., Pandiselvam, R., Ambartsumov, T. G., & Shah, M. A. (2024). Microalgae as a potential raw material for plant based seafood alternatives – A comprehensive review. Food Science and Nutrition, 12(11), 8559-8593.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4313

29. Siddiqui, S. A., Bhowmik, S., Afreen, M., Ucak, I., Ikram, A., Gerini, F., Mehdizadeh, M., Ayivi, R. D., & Castro-Munoz, R. (2024). Bodybuilders and high-level consumer behavior towards rabbit, beef, chicken, turkey, and lamb – A Comparative Review. Nutrition, 119, 112305. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2023.112305
2023 28. Bhowmik, S., Dewanjee, S., Islam, S., Saha, D., Banik, P., Hossain, M. K., Rahman, M., Mamun, M. Z. U. A., & Mamun, A. A. (2023). Nutritional profile and heavy metal contamination of nursery, grower, and finisher feeds of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Bangladesh. Food Chemistry Advances, 2, 100235. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100235
27. Rahman, M. B., Hussain, M., Kabiraz, M. P., Nordin, N., Siddiqui, S. A., *Bhowmik, S., & Begum, M. (2023). An update on formaldehyde adulteration in food: sources, detection, mechanisms, and risk assessment. Food Chemistry, 427, 136761. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136761
26. Siddiqui, S. A., Ullah Farooqi, M. Q., Bhowmik, S., Zahra, Z., Mahmud, M. M. C., Assadpour, E., Gan, R.-Y., Kharazmi, M. S., & Jafari, S. M. (2023). Application of micro/nano-fluidics for encapsulation of food bioactive compounds – principles, applications, and challenges. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 136, 64-75. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.03.025
25. Kabiraz, M. P., Majumdar, P. M., Mahmud, C. M. M., *Bhowmik, S., & Ali. A. (2023). Conventional and advanced detection techniques of foodborne pathogens: A comprehensive review. Heliyon, 9(4), e15482.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15482
24. Ahmmed, M. K., Bhowmik, S., Ahmmed, F., Giteru, S. G., Islam, S. S., Hachem, M., Hussain, M. A., Kanwugu, O. N., Agyei, D., & Defoirdt, T. (2023). Utilisation of probiotics for disease management in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii): Administration methods, antagonistic effects and immune response. Journal of Fish Diseases, 46, 1321-1336. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13850
23. Chakma, S., Rahman, M. A., Mondal, P., Ullah, M. R., Hoque, M. S., Bhowmik, S., Rubel, M. R. I., Debnath, S., & Mali, S. K. (2023). Evaluation of sensory, biochemical, and microbial quality of fermented shrimp paste product during long-term cold storage. Food Research, 7(6), 220-228.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.7(6).103

22. Siddiqui, S. A., Salman, S. H. M., Redha, A. A., Zannou, O., Chabi, I. B., Oussou, K. F., Bhowmik, S., Nirmal, N. P., & Maqsood, S. (2023). Physiochemical and nutritional properties of different non-bovine milk and dairy products: A review. International Dairy Journal, 148, 105790. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105790
2022 21. Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2022). Bioactive chitosan and essential oil in sustainable active food packaging: recent trends, mechanisms, and applications. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 34, 100962. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100962
20. Bhowmik, S., Zakaria, A. M. U. M., Shahid, M. S., Shofi, S. B., Syduzzaman, Akter, F., Islam, M. M., & Mamun, A. (2022). Development and nutritional index of ready to use fish products (RUFPs) from small fish species: Future superfoods for consumers. Applied Food Research, 2(1), 100111. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2022.100111
19. Mamun, A., Bhowmik, S., Sarwar, S., Akter, S., Pias, T., Zakaria, A. M. U. M., Islam, M., Egna, H., Evans, F., Wahab, M. A., Thilsted, S. H., & Little, D. C. (2022). Preparation and quality characterization of small pelagic fish powder: A novel ready-to-use nutritious food product for vulnerable population. Measurement: Food, 8, 100067. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meafoo.2022.100067
18. Islam, T., Saha, D., *Bhowmik, S., Nordin, N., Islam, S., Islam, S., Nur, A. A., & Begum, M. (2022). Nutritional properties of wild and fattening mud crab (Scylla serrata) in south-eastern district of Bangladesh. Heliyon, 8(6), e09696. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09696
17. Ahmmed, M. K., Bhowmik, S., Giteru, S. G., Zilani, M. N. H., Adadi, P., Islam, S. S., Kanwugu, O. N., Haq, M., Ahmmed, F., Ng, C. C. W., Chan, Y. S., Asadujjaman, M., Chan, G. H. H., Naude, R., Bekhit, A. E. A., Ng, T. B., & Wong, J. H. (2022). An update of lectins from marine organisms: characterization, extraction methodology, and potential biofunctional applications. Marine Drugs, 20(7): 430. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md20070430
16. Sobuj, A. K. M., Rabby, F. A., Rahman, S., Hasan, J. S., Bhowmik, S., Islam, A., Islam, M., Mostafa, G., & Mamun, A-A. (2022). Knowledge, attitudes and practices on food safety and hygiene of wet and dry fish handlers in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Food Science and Nutrition, 10(12), 4139-4154. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3004
15. Zakaria, M. A., Paul, D., Das, R., Bhowmik, S., Hoque, M. S., & Mamun, A. A. (2022). Evaluation of occupational health management status and safety issues of the small-scale fisheries sector in Bangladesh. International Maritime Health73(1), 10-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5603/IMH.2022.0002
2021 14. Islam, S., *Bhowmik, S., Hossain, M. K., Nordin, M. R., Ahmmed, M. K., Parvin, A., & Hossain, M. A. (2021). Tilapia from most of the sources in Bangladesh are safe for human consumption: A hazard index (HI) based study on heavy metals. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 30(8), 1017-1027. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2021.1963377
13. Islam, S., *Bhowmik, S., Majumdar, P. R., Srzednicki, G., Rahman, M., & Hossain, M. A. (2021). Nutritional profile of wild, pond-, gher- and cage-cultured tilapia in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 7(5), e06968. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06968
12. Salam, M. A., Dayal, S. R., Siddiqua, S. A., Muhib, M. I., Bhowmik, S., Kabir, M. M., Rak, A. E., & Srzednicki, G. (2021). Risk assessment of heavy metals in marine fish and seafood from Kedah and Selangor coastal regions of Malaysia: A high-risk health concern for consumers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 55166-55175. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14701-z
11. Islam, T., Mia, M. R., Rahman, M. A., Folorunso, E. A., Kabiraz, M. P., Masuda, M. A., Das, N. C. & *Bhowmik, S. (2021). Assessment of sensory and microbiological quality of five marketed fish species at Dhaka city in Bangladesh. Food Research, 5(4), 86-92. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.5(4).644
10. Shoshi, N. J., Rashid, M. H. O., Zakaria, M. U. M., Mondal, S., & Bhowmik, S. (2021). Effects of freezing periods and polythene packaging with or without turmeric powder paste on proximate composition of Labeo bata fish. Croatian journal of food science and technology13(1), 90-95.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17508/CJFST.2021.13.1.11

9. Rahman, M., Hoque, M. S., *Bhowmik, S., Ferdousi, S., Kabiraz, M. P., & Brakel, M. L. (2021). Monitoring of pesticide residues from fish feed, fish and vegetables in Bangladesh by GC-MS using the QuEChERS method. Heliyon, 7(3), e06390. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06390
2020 8. *Bhowmik, S., Begum, M., & Nowsad, A. A. K. M. (2020). Formaldehyde associated risk assessment of fish sold in local markets of Bangladesh. Agricultural Research, 9(1), 102-108.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-019-00414-w

 

7. Hashanuzzaman, M., *Bhowmik, S., Rahman, M. S., Zakaria, M. U. M. A., Voumik, L. C., & Mamun, A. A. (2020). Assessment of food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of fish farmers and restaurants food handlers in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 6(11), e05485. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05485
2019 6. Begum, M., Khan, S., Bhowmik, S., Lisa, S. A., Juliana, F. M., & Hossain, M. S. (2019). Fatty acid composition of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) fish muscle from different locations in Bangladesh. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science52(3), 172-179.

DOI: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJAS/article/view/246039

2018 5. Debnath, S., Latifa, G. A., Bhowmik, S., Islam, S., & Begum, M. (2018). Comparative analysis of nutritional values of riverine and marine hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha; Hamilton, 1882). Korean Journal of agricultural science, 45(2), 258-264. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7744/kjoas.20180003
2017 4. Sarwer, M. G., Rony, M. M. H., Sharmin, M. S., Chowdhury, A. J., & Bhowmik, S. (2017). ELISA validation and determination of cut-off level for chloramphenicol (CAP) residues in shrimp and fish. Our Nature, 15(1-2), 13-18. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/on.v15i1-2.18789
3. *Bhowmik, S., Begum, M., Hossain, A. M., Rahman, M., & Nowsad, A. A. K. M. (2017). Determination of formaldehyde in wet marketed fish by HPLC analysis: A negligible concern for fish and food safety in Bangladesh. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 43(3), 245-248.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejar.2017.08.001

2016 2. Begum, M., Bhowmik, S., Juliana, F. M., & Hossain, M. S. (2016). Nutritional profile of hilsa fish [Tenualosa ilisha (Hamilton, 1822)] in six selected regions of Bangladesh. Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences, 6(2), 5-67. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4172/2155-9600.1000567
2015 1. Bhowmik, S., Islam, S., Ahmed, M. M., Hossain, M. B., & Hossain, M. A. (2015). Protease producing bacteria and activity in gut of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science10(6), 489. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/jfas.2015.489.500

 

Book chapters
2025 5. Ahmmed, M. K., Hossain, M. Z., Haq, M., Bhowmik, S., Qazi, H. J., M., Bekhit, A. E. A. (2025). Technofunctional properties of fish protein hydrolysate. In N. Nirmal, C. Santivarangkna, A. E. A. Bekhit & F. J. Barba (Eds), Fish Protein Hydrolysates. (pp. 157-196). London, UK: Academic Press.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-21654-1.00007-0

4. Ahmmed, M. K., Sumaiya, K., Bhowmik, S., Haq, M., Giteru, S. G., Bekhit, A. E. A. (2025). Emerging technologies for the production of fish protein hydrolysates. In N. Nirmal, C. Santivarangkna, A. E. A. Bekhit & F. J. Barba (Eds), Fish Protein Hydrolysates. (pp. 93-130). London, UK: Academic Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-21654-1.00005-7
2024 3. Ali, A. M., Gould, M., & Bhowmik, S. (2024). Functional protein-based biomaterials. In N. Bandara & A. Ullah (Eds.), Functional Materials from Lipids and Proteins. (pp. 246-279). The Royal Society of Chemistry. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/9781839167980-00246
2023 2. Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2023). Application of nanochitosan in the preservation of fish and oil. In C. O. Adetunji, D. I. Hefft, J. Jeevanandam & M. K. Danquah (Eds.), Next Generation Nanochitosan. (pp. 447-474). London, UK: Academic Press.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85593-8.00031-X

1. Bhowmik, S., Agyei, D., & Ali, A. (2023). Application of nanochitosan in the preservation of meat. In C. O. Adetunji, D. I. Hefft, J. Jeevanandam & M. K. Danquah (Eds.), Next Generation Nanochitosan. (pp. 529-560). London, UK: Academic Press.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85593-8.00032-1

 

Editorial
2024 1. *Bhowmik, S., Mamun, A. A., & Nordin, N. (2024). Effective occupational health and safety management in advancing global agri-food sustainability. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1438907. (Q1, IF: 3) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1438907
Conference proceeding
2016 1. *Bhowmik, S., Begum, M., & Nowsad, A. A. K. M. (2016). Seasonal variations of formaldehyde and risk assessment of marketed fish contaminated with formaldehyde: fish and food safety issue. KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India. Proceeding of 3rd AFSA Conference on Food Safety and Food Security, 3, 50-54.