Md Kamruzzaman

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

Adelaide Medical School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences


My obsession to nutrition started back during my college life, from when I found myself to be fascinated by biological sciences. Although I initially wanted to be a doctor, I later discovered that the field of “Human Nutrition” would be an excellent opportunity for me to realize my aspiration in the context of the socioeconomic and health-related welfare of my countrymen and women. Upon entering university, I first tasted the pleasure of clinical and lab-based research in nutrition. I think it is that research-derived pleasure that has ultimately matured into a strong desire to pursue doctorate research in human nutrition, metabolic disorder and related fields. I also dream of contributing to the socioeconomic development of my country by becoming a sound researcher in human nutrition, a field of study closely related to human development. Nutrition is a critical area in human development, and is rightly included in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to the existing problem of undernutrition, the prevalence of obesity and obesity-related complications (Dual Burden of Malnutrition) and metabolic disorder is increasing worldwide. A working title of my Ph.D. thesis is "Hypoglycemia and Delayed Gastric Emptying in Diabetes", which will be carried out in the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (Adelaide Medical School) at the University of Adelaide. I have been awarded the Full Fee RTP Scholarship by the University of Adelaide for pursuing my Ph.D. Degree under distinguished Researcher Prof. Karen Jones, Prof. Michael Horowitz and Dr. Chinmay Marathe. After successful completion of my PhD, I hope to do a Postdoc on the more precise objective to narrow down my research area and to dedicate myself to nutrition and metabolic disorder and the academic field. Basically, I am from Bangladesh, born and raised there, have completed my first MSc and BSc in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology from Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh. Then to prepare myself adequately for strenuous journey of PhD research, I have completed a second Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Nutrition and Rural Development (Main: Human Nutrition) from the prestigious Ghent University in Belgium. My time at Ghent University has helped me fine-tune my research focus and has drawn me to the complex and updated research at the molecular level. Over my past 11 years of teaching career in Bangladesh, I have trained undergraduate and graduate students as a supervisor or co-supervisor of B.Sc. projects and M.Sc. thesis and published more than 20research articles and three conference proceedings. I have served as a clinical Dietician at Evercare Hospital (formerly Apollo Hospital) based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. As a Dietician, I have learned the clinical aspects of disease prevention and treatment using the dietary approach. Besides building a solid repertoire of theoretical knowledge, I believe it is incredibly crucial for a researcher to acquire laboratory skills and develop confidence in discussing science and mentoring students.

As a faculty member in a public university in Bangladesh I have engaged myself in research. My primary research interest is to explore the link between nutrition and metabolic disorder.

 

 

 

Date Position Institution name
2019 - ongoing Associate Professor Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh
2013 - 2019 Assistant Professor Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh
2010 - 2013 Lecturer Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh
2008 - 2010 Dietician Apollo Hospital Dhaka (Currently Evercare Hospital Dhaka)

Language Competency
Bengali Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2016 - 2018 Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium Belgium Master of Science (MSc) in Nutrition and Rural Development (Main: Human Nutrition)
2005 - 2007 Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh Bangladesh Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology
1999 - 2005 Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladeshr Bangladesh Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology

Date Title Institution name Country
2020 Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome (NUTR104x) Wageningen University & Research Netherlands

Year Citation
2025 Rahman, S. S., Klamrak, A., Mahat, N. C., Rahat, R. H., Nopkuesuk, N., Kamruzzaman, M., . . . Daduang, S. (2025). Thyroid Stimulatory Activity of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Ethanolic Extract in 6-Propyl-Thiouracil-Induced Hypothyroid and STZ Induced Diabetes Rats: In Vivo and In Silico Studies. Nutrients, 17(3), 24 pages.
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2025 Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., Rahman, M. S., Deshmukh, H., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. S. (2025). Glycemic control is worse in rural compared to urban type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh, irrespective of food security status.. Journal of diabetes investigation, 16(6), 1112-1118.
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2025 Kamruzzaman, M., Marathe, J. A., Jones, K. L., Borg, M. A., Horowitz, M., Clark, S. R., & Marathe, C. S. (2025). The relationship between depressive symptoms and glycemic control is stronger in women with type 2 diabetes in South Asians: Results from a cross-sectional multicenter study.. J Diabetes Investig, 16(10), 1950-1959.
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2025 Rahman, S. A., Humayan Kabir, M., Rahman, S. S., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2025). The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of underweight, overweight and obesity adults in Bangladesh. Plos One, 20(7 July), 13 pages.
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2025 Hosseini-Marnani, E., Marathe, J. A., Triplett, J. D., Kamruzzaman, M., Yin, K., Jones, K. L., . . . Marathe, C. S. (2025). Gastric Autonomic Neuropathy in Diabetes. Endocrines, 6(3), 40.
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2025 Khan, A. G., Kamruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. N., Mahmood, M., & Uddin, M. A. (2025). Retraction notice to “Quality of life in the COVID-19 outbreak: influence of psychological distress, government strategies, social distancing, and emotional recovery” [Heliyon 7 (2021) e06407] (Heliyon (2021) 7(3), (S2405844021005120), (10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06407)). Heliyon, 11(13), e43741.
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2025 Akter, S., Azhar, B. S., Kamruzzaman, M., Al Banna, M. H., Hasan, H., & Roshid, M. M. (2025). Nutritional education interventions on the components of metabolic syndrome in the North-Western Bangladeshi adults. BMC Nutrition, 11(1), 12 pages.
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2025 Rahman, S. A., Kabir, M. H., Rahman, S. S., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2025). Correction: The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of underweight, overweight and obesity adults in Bangladesh (PLoS One (2025) 20:7 (e0327499) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0327499). Plos One, 20(10 October), e0335763.
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2024 Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., Polonsky, W. H., Talley, N. J., Borg, M. A., Rayner, C. K., . . . Marathe, C. S. (2024). Diabetes distress and depression are independently associated with gastrointestinal symptoms in type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh. Diabetic Medicine, 41(11), e15379-1-e15379-4.
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2024 Mohamoud, H. M., Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, M. M., Klamrak, A., & Rahman, S. S. (2024). Body composition, nutritional status, and socio-demographic factors among university students and teachers in Bangladesh: A pilot study. Food and Humanity, 3, 5 pages.
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2023 Kabir, M. H., Rahman, S. A., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2023). General and abdominal obesity and dietary nutrient intake among university students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study targeting potential risk factors. Clinical Nutrition Espen, 57, 587-597.
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2022 Bhowmik, B., Kamruzzaman, M., Siddiquee, T., Samad, M. A., Khan, F. A., Rashid, H., . . . Khan, A. K. A. (2022). Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors among Garment Factory Workers in Bangladesh. Journal of Diabetology, 13(3), 262-269.
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2022 Islam, K. N., Jashimuddin, M., Hasan, K. J., Khan, M. I., Kamruzzaman, M., & Nath, T. K. (2022). Stakeholders’ Perception on Conservation Outcomes of Forest Protected Area Co-management in Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 41(3-5), 240-256.
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2021 Khan, A. G., Kamruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. N., Mahmood, M., & Uddin, M. A. (2021). Quality of life in the COVID-19 outbreak: influence of psychological distress, government strategies, social distancing, and emotional recovery. Heliyon, 7(3), 8 pages.
DOI Scopus52 WoS39 Europe PMC24
2021 Kamruzzaman, M., Rahman, S. A., Akter, S., Shushmita, H., Ali, M. Y., Billah, M. A., . . . Paul, D. K. (2021). The anthropometric assessment of body composition and nutritional status in children aged 2–15 years: A cross-sectional study from three districts in Bangladesh. PLOS ONE, 16(9), e0257055.
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2021 Ahmmed, M. S., Shuvo, S. D., Paul, D. K., Karim, M. R., Kamruzzaman, M., Mahmud, N., . . . Elahi, M. T. (2021). Prevalence of dyslipidemia and associated risk factors among newly diagnosed Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients in Kushtia, Bangladesh. PLOS Global Public Health, 1(12), e0000003.
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2021 Kamruzzaman, M. (2021). Is BMI associated with anemia and hemoglobin level of women and children in Bangladesh: A study with multiple statistical approaches. PLOS ONE, 16(10), e0259116.
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2021 Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. S. (2021). Gut-Based Strategies to Reduce Postprandial Glycaemia in Type 2 Diabetes. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 12, 661877-1-661877-10.
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2021 Bakhtiar, M., Masud-ur-Rahman, M., Kamruzzaman, M., Sultana, N., & Rahman, S. S. (2021). Determinants of nutrition knowledge, attitude and practices of adolescent sports trainee: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh. Heliyon, 7(4), 11 pages.
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2020 Rahman, S. S., Yasmin, N., Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, M. R., Karim, M. R., & Rouf, S. M. (2020). Anti-hyperglycemic effect of the immature endosperm of sugar palm (Borassus flabellifer) fruit on type 2 diabetes mellitus patients-a case study. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research and Reviews, 14(5), 1317-1322.
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2018 Islam, R., Kumar, S., Karmoker, J., Kamruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. A., Biswas, N., . . . Rahman, M. M. (2018). Bioaccumulation and adverse effects of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on ecosystems and human exposure: A review study on Bangladesh perspectives. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 12, 115-131.
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2018 Alam, M. S., Kamruzzaman, M., Khanom, S. A. A., Patowary, M. R. H., Elahi, M. T., Hasanuzzaman, M., & Paul, D. K. (2018). Quality Evaluation of Ginger Candy Prepared by Osmotic Dehydration Techniques. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 09(04), 376-389.
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2015 Islam, M. M., Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, M. S., Elahi, M. T., Rahman, S. S., Paul, D. K., . . . Samad, M. A. (2015). Impact of bread made from mix cereals and pulses on the glycemic profile in type 2 diabetic patients - A randomized controlled trial. Current Nutrition and Food Science, 11(2), 136-144.
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2014 Hasanuzzaman, M., Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, M. M., Khanom, S. A. A., Rahman, M. M., Lisa, L. A., & Paul, D. K. (2014). A Study on Tomato Candy Prepared by Dehydration Technique Using Different Sugar Solutions. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 05(13), 1261-1271.
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2013 Khatun, F. (2013). Health Hazards and the Socioeconomic Status of Female Labour of Tobacco Processing Mills in Kushtia, Bangladesh. Science Journal of Public Health, 1(1), 1.
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2013 Haque, E. (2013). Assessment and Comparison of Quality of Solar Tunnel Dried Bombay Duck and Silver Pomfret with Traditional Sun Dried Samples. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2(4), 187.
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2013 Ara, S. (2013). Assessment of Social, Economic and Medical Determinant of Safe Motherhood in Dhaka City: A Cross-Sectional Study. American Journal of Life Sciences, 1(3), 93.
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2013 Islam, M., Rahman, S., Kamruzzaman., Islam, M., & Samad, A. (2013). Effect of maternal status and breastfeeding practices on infant nutritional status - a cross sectional study in the south-west region of Bangladesh. PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 16, 9 pages.
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- Pervin, T., Yeasmin, S., Islam, R., Kamruzzaman, . -., Rahman, A., & Sattar, A. (2013). Studies on nutritional composition and characterization of lipids of Lates calcarifer (Bhetki). Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 47(4), 393-400.
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- Malik, R., Kamruzzaman, M., Rahman, M. H., Md. Abdur Rouf, S., & Shahinur Rahman, S. (2019). PREVALENCE OF PNEUMONIA, DIARRHEA AND ANEMIA AMONG INFANTS (CHILDREN UP TO 1 YEAR) IN SOUTH - WEST REGION OF BANGLADESH. International Journal of Advanced Research, 7(12), 365-371.
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Year Citation
2024 Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. (2024). Co-existence of food insecurity and obesity in type 2 diabetes is associated with worse glycaemic control in Bangladesh. In DIABETOLOGIA Vol. 67 (pp. S332). SPAIN, Madrid: SPRINGER.
2024 Kamruzzaman, M., Hosseini-Marnani, E., Horowitz, M., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. S. (2024). Factors associated with gastrointestinal symptoms among people with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh. In DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Vol. 209 (pp. 2 pages). ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD.
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2024 Jalleh, R. J., Quast, D., Kamruzzaman, M., Grivell, J., Hatzinikolas, S., Murthy, T. A., . . . Marathe, C. S. (2024). Short-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy delays gastric emptying during insulin-induced hypoglycaemia as well as euglycaemia in type 2 diabetes. In DIABETOLOGIA Vol. 67 (pp. S45). SPAIN, Madrid: SPRINGER.
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2024 Kamruzzaman, M., Clark, S. R., Horowitz, M., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. S. (2024). Undiagnosed depression among people with type 2 diabetes attending specialist clinics in Bangladesh. In DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Vol. 209 (pp. 1 page). ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD.
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2024 Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. S. (2024). Glycemic control is worse in rural compared to urban type 2 diabetes irrespective of food security status in Bangladesh. In DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Vol. 209 (pp. 1 page). ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD.
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2022 Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., Jones, L. K., & Marathe, S. C. (2022). Trends for type 2 diabetes and obesity in Bangladesh between 2011-2017. In DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE Vol. 186 (pp. 2 pages). ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD.
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Year Citation
2024 Marnani, E. H., Hatzinikolas, S., Slavotinek, A. C., Kamruzzaman, M., Jalleh, R. J., Lange, K., . . . Jones, K. L. (2024). Neither exogenous nor endogenous glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide affects appetite or energy intake acutely in healthy older people. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 60th EASD Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes as published in Diabetologia. Madrid, Spain: Springer Nature.
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2024 Jalleh, R. J., Hatzinikolas, S., Slavotinek, A. C., Kamruzzaman, M., Lange, K., Malbert, C. H., . . . Jones, K. L. (2024). Effects of endogenous and exogenous glucose dependent insulinotropic polypeptide on blood pressure, heart rate, gastric emptying and blood glucose responses to oral glucose in healthy older people. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 60th EASD Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes as published in Diabetologia. Madrid, Spain: Springer Nature.
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2023 Marathe, J. A., Kamruzzaman, M., Jalleh, R. J., Horowitz, M., Jones, K. L., & Marathe, C. S. (2023). Diabetes distress and depression frequently co-exist in people with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 59th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD 2023), as published in Diabetologia. Hamburg, Germany: Springer.
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2023 Marathe, C., Kamruzzaman, M., Horowitz, M., & Jones, K. L. (2023). Food insecurity is common in type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh and associated with diabetes distress and depression. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the 59th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD 2023), as published in Diabetologia. Hamburg, Germany: Springer.
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Title of the Projects

Evaluation of the synergistic effect of Azadirachta indica based silver nanoparticles in combination with different antibiotics and hypoglycemic drugs: In vitro antimicrobial and in vivo antidiabetic activities.

Funding organizations

Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

Funding year

2020-2021

Position

Associate Principal Investigator

  • Associate Professor, Dept. of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh. Web: http://www.iu.ac.bd.
  • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh. Web: http://www.iu.ac.bd.
  • Lecturer, Dept. of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh. Web: http://www.iu.ac.bd.

Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
2020 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Gut related complications and it's relation with socioeconomic demographic characteristics and and dietary habit Dept. of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh B.Sc. (Honours) in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology Honours Full Time Humayan Kabir and Sheikh Arafat Rahman
2015 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Prevalence of Anaemia among Under-2 Years Children in Urban area, Dhaka Dept. of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh M.Sc. in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh Master Full Time Sadat Kamal
2015 - 2016 Principal Supervisor The anthropometric assessment of body composition and nutritional status in children aged 2–15 years Dept. of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh B.Sc. (Honours) in Applied Nutrition and Food Technology Honours Full Time Shah Arafat Rahman, Sharmin Akter, Humaria Shushmita, Md. Yunus Ali and Md Adnan Billah

Date Title Type Institution Country
2020 - 2020 Challenges and potential solutions to utilization of carrot rejects and waste in food processing Peer Review College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada Canada

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