Center of Excellence in Higher Education
The First Private University in Bangladesh

Anica Tasnim Protity

Full Time Faculty
Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, USA.
MS, Northern Illinois University, USA.


Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext- 6419
Email: anica.protity@northsouth.edu
Office: SAC 811

Curriculum Vitae

I am passionate about teaching and conducting research in Microbiology.  My area of expertise lies in Basic Microbiology, where I educate my students on the fundamental principles and techniques in the field. I also specialize in Microbial Ecology, Enzymology, Basic Techniques in Microbiology, Bacterial Pathogenesis, and Microbial Metabolism, which are crucial components in understanding the role of microorganisms in various environments and their impact on human health. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I plan to conduct research projects focusing on Clinical Microbiology and Pathogenesis. I strongly believe in the importance of hands-on learning and strive to provide my students with practical experience in the laboratory. Through my engaging teaching methods, I aim to inspire the next generation of microbiologists and instill a love for this fascinating field.

  1. Anica Tasnim Protity, Shengde Zhou, Recent advancement of glucosamine and N-acetyl glucosamine production using microorganisms: A review, Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume 52, 2025, kuaf014, https://doi.org/10.1093/jimb/kuaf014
  2. Akter, Tanzina & Protity, Anica & Shaha, Modhusudon & Al Mamun, Mohammad & Hashem, Abu. (2023). The Impact of Textile Dyes on the Environment. 10.1007/978-981-99-3901-5_17.
  3. Roy, S. Das, and A. T. Protity, “OBESEYE: Interpretable Diet Recommender for Obesity Management using Machine Learning and Explainable AI”, IJRAMT, vol. 4, no. 6, pp. 1–7, Jun. 2023.
  4. Roy, M., Protity, A. T., Das, S., & Dhar, P. (2023). Prevalence and major risk factors of non-communicable diseases: a machine learning based cross-sectional study. EUREKA: Health Sciences, (3), 28-45. https://doi.org/10.21303/2504-5679.2023.002896
  5. Roy, Mrinmoy & Protity, Anica. (2023). Hair and Scalp Disease Detection using Machine Learning and Image Processing. 3. 7-13. 10.24018/compute.2023.3.1.85.
  6. Hashem, A. (2019). Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Application for Generation of Electricity from Dumping Rubbish and Identification of Potential Electrogenic Bacteria. Advances In Industrial Biotechnology, 2(1), 1-8. doi: 10.24966/aib-5665/100010
  7. Barua, E., Hossain, M., Shaha, M., Islam, E., Zohora, F., & Protity, A. et al. (2019). Generation of Electricity Using Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) from Sludge. Bangladesh Journal of Microbiology, 35(1), 23-26. doi: 10.3329/bjm.v35i1.39800
  8. Tanzena Tanny, S., Protity, A., Salimullah, M., & Alam, I. (2018). In vitro regeneration of two high-yielding eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) varieties of Bangladesh. Current Botany, 08-12. doi: 10.25081/cb.2018.v9.3376

Conference proceedings:

  1. Protity, Anica & Zhou, Shengde. (2023). Metabolic Engineering of Escherichia coli for Glucosamine and N-acetyl glucosamine production. 4th International Conference on Natural Product Discovery and Development In The Genomic Era, San Diego, California.

  2. Hashem Phd, Abu & Saha, Titon & Barua, Eti & Protity, Anica & Zohora, Fatema & Barua, Abanti & Salimullah, Md. (2018). Microbial fuel cell (mfc) application for generation of electricity from dumping rubbish and identification of potential electrogenic bacteria.

  3. Anica Tasnim Protity, Tahsina Jainab, Somen Kumar Mistri, Mahmuda Yasmin, Jamalunnesa, Chowdhury Rafiqul Ahsan (2016). ‘Cytotoxic activity induced by ctx gene negative Vibrio fluvialis organisms isolated from environmental sources’. International South Asian Biotechnology Conference 2016 on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development.

2023: Briles award for research grant, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, USA.

2022: Phi Sigma Research Symposium Graduate Award, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, USA.

2021: Briles award for research grant, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, USA.

2017: Best poster presenter award in the category of "Microbiology Education and Research in Food, Industry and Environment" on 30thAnnual Conference of Bangladesh Society of Microbiologist (BSM), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2016: 2nd prize for poster presentation in the category of ‘Biotechnology for Sustainable Development’ at the International South Asian Biotechnology Conference (SABC) held at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2015: Dean’s Award for excellent academic result and highest attendance at B.S. (Hons) in the Faculty of Biological Science, University of Dhaka.

2014: National Science & Technology Fellowship (NST) 2014-2015 as M.S. Research Student.

2014: Outstanding Academic Performance Award provided by Department of Microbiology, University of Dhaka for securing 3rd position at BS (Hons.) examination.

Ph. D. (Microbiology), Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, USA (2023).  GPA: 4.00 out of 4.00                 
MS, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, USA (2023). GPA: 4.00 out of 4.00  
MS (Thesis) in Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Science, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2014-2015). GPA: 3.87 out of 4.00  
B.S in Microbiology, University of Dhaka, Faculty of Biological Science, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2010-2013). GPA: 3.92 out of 4.00  
HSC (Science), Holy Cross College, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2009). GPA: 5.00 out of 5.00  
SSC (Science), Monipur High School, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2007). GPA: 5.00 out of 5.00

2017-2023: Teaching Assistant, Microbiology, Bacteriology and Genetics, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL, USA.

  • Basic Microbiology (BIO202)
  • Microbial Ecology (MIC 201)
  • Basic Techniques in Microbiology (MIC 202)
  • Bacterial Metabolism (MIC 207)
  • Enzymology (MIC 309)
  • Bacterial Pathogenesis (MIC 412)

 

American Society for Microbiologists (ASM).

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB).

Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society, NIU chapter.

Dhaka University Microbiology Alumni Association (DUMAA).

Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM).

Microbial Metabolism & Pathway Engineering |

Biotechnology and Microbial Research |

Bioprocess Optimization |

Gene cloning |

Gene deletion |

Pathogenesis |