DR. MD. MOMINUL HOQUE

DR. MD. MOMINUL HOQUE
Associate Professor, Dept of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi,
Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
Tel: +880-721-750041/4109, Fax: +880-721-750064 Cell: +880-1713-177431
E-mail: mominbio@yahoo.com
Objective
To build up a career in research, education and teaching, especially in the
field of Structural Biochemistry (X-ray crystallography).
Education
D. Sc. 2008 in the field of Structural Biology of Life Science from
Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo Institute of
Technology, Japan.
M. Sc. (Thesis Group) 1998 from the Department of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh with a First Class
secured first position.
B. Sc. (Hons) 1997 from the Department of Biochemistry, University of
Rajshahi, Bangladesh with a First Class secured first position.
H. S. C. Passed in 1993 from Kushtia Government College, Kushtia,
Bangladesh with a First Division.
S. S. C. Passed in 1991 from Khas Mathurapur High School, Kushtia,
Bangladesh with a First Division.
Research
Experience
One year research experience upon the title “Purification, Characterization
and Structure-Function Analysis of Jute Seed Proteins” in the Protein
and Enzyme Research Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Doctoral research in the field of X-ray crystallography, particularly
macromolecular crystallization, X-ray data collection, data processing,
phase determination, structural refinement and three-dimensional
structure determination of Proteins and Nucleic Acids in the Graduate
School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo Institute of Technology,
Japan. During the period of my doctoral study I had experience of
working at Photon Factory (Tsukuba, Japan) with synchrotron radiation.
Work
Experience
Working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh,
from 16 th March 2010 to till date. Also worked as a Lecturer and
Assistant Professor in the same institution from 18 th December 2002 to
15 th March 2010. During this time I have taken in both graduate and
undergraduate classes the following courses: Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, Oncology, Immunology, Nutrition and Metabolism etc in
theoretical and practical classes. I also conduct theoretical and practical
examinations and grading the students.

Publications
1. Shimizu, S., Juan, E.C.M., Miyashita, Y., Sato, Y., Hoque, M.M., Suzuki, K., Sagara,
Sunoda, M., Sekiguchi, T., Dock-Bregon, A., Moras, D. & Takénaka, A. (2009). “Two
complementary enzymes for threonylation of tRNA in crenarchaeota; crystal structure of
Aeropyrum pernix threonyl-tRNA synthetase lacking a cis-editing domain”. J. Mol. Biol.,394,
286-296.
2. Hoque, M.M., Shimizu, S., Juan, E.C.M., Sato, Y., Hossain, M.T., Yamamoto, T., Imamura,
S., Suzuki, K., Amano, H., Sekiguchi, T. Sunoda, M., & Takénaka, A. (2009). "Structure of
D-3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase prepared in the presence of the substrate D-3-
hydroxybutyrate and NAD + ." Acta Crystallogr., F65, 331-335.
3. Hoque, M.M., Shimizu, S., Hossain, M.T., Yamamoto, T., Imamura, S., Suzuki, K., Sunoda,
M., Amano, H., Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. (2008). “The structures of Alcaligenes faecalis
D-3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase before and after NAD + and acetate binding suggest a
dynamical reaction mechanism as a member of the SDR family.” Acta Crystallogr., D64,
496-505.
4. Shimizu, S., Juan, E.C.M., Miyashita, Y., Hoque, M.M., Suzuki, K., Yogiashi, M., Tsunoda,
M., Dock-Bregeon, A., Moras, D., Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. (2008). “Crystallization and
preliminary crystallographic studies of putative threonyl-tRNA synthetase from Aeropyrum
pernix and Sulfolobus tokodaii.” Acta Crystallogr., F64, 903-910.
5. Juan, E.C.M., Hoque, M.M., Shimizu, S., Hossain, M.T., Yamamoto, T., Imamura, S.,
Suzuki, K., Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. (2008). “Structure of Arthobacter globiformis urate
oxidase-ligand complexes.” Acta Crystallogr., D64, 815-822.
6. Juan, E.C.M., Hoque, M.M., Hossain, M.T., Yamamoto, T., Imamura, S., Suzuki, K.,
Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. (2007). “The structures of pyruvate oxidase from Aerococcus
viridians with cofactors and with a reaction intermediate reveal the flexibility of the activesite
tunnel for catalysis.” Acta Crystallogr., F63, 900-907.
7. Noman, A.S.M., Hoque, M.A., Haque, M.M., Pervin, F and Karim, M.R. (2007).
"Nutritional and anti-nutritional components in Pachyrhizus erosus L. tuber." Food
Chemistry, 102, 1112-1118.
Papers presented in international and in Japan conferences
1. Hoque, M.M., Juan, E.C., Shimizu, S., Kondo, H., Hossain, M.T., Suzuki, K., Imamura, S.,
Yamamoto, T., Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. (2006)."X-ray analyses of 3-hydroxybutyrate
dehydrogenasefrom Alcaligenes faecalis." Joint conference of the Asian Crystallographic
Association and the Crystallographic Association of Japan, Tsukuba, Japan, November, 2006.
2. Hoque, M.M., Shimizu, S., Hossain, M.T., Yamamoto, T., Imamura, S., Suzuki, K., Sunoda, M.,
Amano, H., Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. (2007). "Crystal structure of D-3-hydroxybutyrate
dehydrogenase (HBDH) complexed with NAD + and acetate reveals the substrate recognition and
catalytic mechanism." Annual meeting 2007 and General Assembly of the Crystallographic
Society of Japan, Tokyo, Japan, December 2007.

3. Hoque, M.M., Shimizu, S., Hossain, M.T., Yamamoto, T., Imamura, S., Suzuki, K., Tsunoda, M.,
Amano, H., Sekiguchi, T. & Takénaka, A. "The substrate recognition and the catalytic reaction
mechanisms of D-3-Hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase." XXI Congress and General Assembly of
the International Union of Crystallography, Osaka, Japan, August, 2008.
Language
Proficiency
English – Fluent in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Bengali – Native Language.
Japanese – Poor in Listening and speaking
Computer
Skill
Efficient in operating the following
M S Word
M S Excel
M S Power Point
Adobe Illustrator
Operating system: Windows, Linux, Macintosh
Softwares: HKL-2000, CrystalClear, Refmac, CNS, Quanta
Personal Father’s Name : Nakib Uddin
Information Mother’s Name : Mrs. Anowara Khatun
Permanent Address
: Vill.– Muslim Nagar, Post-Mohish
Kundi 7052, P. S.- Daulatpur,
Dist. – Kushtia.
Date of Birth : 1 st November 1976
Nationality
: Bangladesh
Sex
: Male
Marital status
: Married
Blood Group
: O(+)ve
Hobbies
Reading
Travelling
Music
Games
Leadership
Experience
Worked as a leader of Bangladeshi student’s organizations in Japan and
celebrated various functions and festivals. Worked as a leader of student
welfare organization at the Rajshahi University campus. This
organization celebrates different national days, arrange cultural activities,
provide counseling for students and motivate students to develop human
qualities.

References
1. Professor Akio Takénaka
Faculty of Pharmacy
Iwaki-Meisei University
Chuodai-iino, Iwaki, Fukushima 970-8551
Japan
Tel & Fax: +81-246-29-5354
E-mail: takenaka.a.aa@m.titech.ac.jp
2. Professor Mitsui Sekine
Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology
4259 Nagatsuta, Midori-ku
Yokohama 226-8501
Japan
Tel: +81-45-924-5706
Fax: +81-45-924-5772
E-mail: msekine@bio.titech.ac.jp
3. Professor M. Tofazzal Hossain
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
Phone: + 880-721-750041/4109 (Office)
Fax : + 88-0721-750064
E-mail: thossainbd@yahoo.com