Dr. Farhana Easmin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at North South University. She is a bioengineer and synthetic biologist with extensive experience spanning academia, biotechnology research, and translational innovation.

Prior to joining NSU, Dr. Easmin was an Engineering Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Belcher Lab, where she engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae platforms for protein engineering, yeast surface display, biosensing, and biofunctional material development. Her research integrates CRISPR-based genome editing, synthetic biology, and systems-level engineering to develop programmable biological systems for environmental and biomedical applications.

Dr. Easmin earned her PhD in Bioengineering from Sojo University, Japan, where she developed novel CRISPR-based genome engineering tools enabling multiplexed editing and programmable chromosomal rearrangements in yeast. She also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Microbiology, providing a strong foundation in microbial genetics and molecular biology.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of synthetic biology, protein engineering, environmental biotechnology, and biomolecular design, with applications in biosensing, bioremediation, and sustainable materials. She has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across academia and industry and has mentored students in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.

At North South University, Dr. Easmin is committed to bridging cutting-edge research with education, fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation among students. Her teaching and research philosophy emphasizes translating fundamental science into impactful solutions for societal and environmental challenges.