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Sadequr Rahman is a Professor at the School of Science, Monash University, Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of London and a BA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. His academic work spans research, teaching, and leadership in molecular biology, genetics, and genomics.
His research focuses on the applications of molecular biology, genetics, and genomics to food security and environmental health. Key areas include microbial genomics, plant biotechnology, conservation biology, and environmental biomonitoring. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and environmental sustainability.
His recent research publications (2023–2025) highlight a strong trend in microbial pathogenesis, particularly in Acinetobacter baumannii, using transcriptomics and RNA modification studies. Additionally, his work extends to plant biotechnology for enhancing medicinal compound production and environmental health through biomonitoring of urban pollutants using avian species.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Monash-Sunway Decarbonization initiative: Microalgae farming and Native Tree Planting (Other distinction, 2018)
Rahman actively supervises and collaborates on major research projects, including the Asian Microbiome Library and conservation genomics of hornbills in Malaysia. He has contributed expert commentary in the media, notably on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and teaches courses such as GEN3051 (Medical and Forensic Genetics) and BTH3820 (Plant Biotechnology). His research is supported by multiple active grants, and he collaborates extensively across disciplines and international boundaries.
He is involved in several research projects:
- Asian Microbiome Library (2022–2025)
- Conservation genomics for Helmeted and Rhinoceros hornbills in Malaysia (2023–2025)
- Enhancing rosmarinic acid production in Lamiaceae plants using LED lights (2020–2022)
- Genomics of heat stress in weedy rice (2020–2024)
- Host-microbiome interactions in obesity and intestinal inflammation (2020–2024)
