Shamia Farhana Shoma Associate Professor, Department of Zoology
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Shamia Farhana Shoma is an Associate Professor of Zoology in the Faculty of Biological Sciences at Jahangirnagar University. With a strong dedication to wildlife research, she has been actively engaged in this field since 2009. She holds a B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. in Zoology from Jahangirnagar University, with a focus on Wildlife Ecology, Management, and Conservation Biology. In recognition of her commitment to advancing her expertise, Shamia was awarded the prestigious Australia Award Scholarship in 2017. She embraced this opportunity to pursue her passion for conservation by obtaining a second Master's degree in Conservation Science from The University of Queensland, Australia in 2018.
Shamia actively engages in professional organizations, including the IUCN-Otter Specialist Group (OSG) and the Zoological Society of Bangladesh (ZSB). Through her involvement, she collaborates with like-minded experts, sharing insights, and working towards common conservation goals. During her time in Australia, she was also a member of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)-UQ Brisbane Chapter, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary cooperation in conservation efforts.
Shamia's research interests center around biodiversity conservation and wildlife ecology, with a specific focus on birds and mammals. Through her studies, she strives to unravel the intricacies of their ecological dynamics and contribute to the development of effective conservation strategies.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Ecology & Evolution, Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity Conservation
JOURNAL PAPER
Shoma, S. F. , Sultana, S. , & Shetu, N. J. 2024., Nest site selection of cavity-nesting birds at Jahangirnagar University campus, Bangladesh., Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 12 (1):1-10, 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.3329/jujbs.v12i1.74468Shoma, S.F., Breeding ecology of the Asian pied starling, Gracupica contra at Jahangirnagar University Campus, Bangladesh., Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci., 10(1& 2): 49-57, 2021.
Shoma, S.F. and Begum, S., Comparative nesting patterns and success of Mynas and Starlings (Aves: Sturnidae) inhabiting Jahangirnagar University campus, Bangladesh., Bangladesh J. Zool., 48(2): 321-334, 2020.
Rahman, T.M., Shoma, S.F., Feeroz, M.M. and Hasan, M.K., Food and feeding behaviour of Chestnut-tailed starling, Sturnia malabarica at Jahangirnagar University Campus, Bangladesh., Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci., 8(1):17-23, 2019.
Shoma, S.F., Feeroz, M.M. and Hasan, M.K., Morphometry of Asian House Shrew (Suncus murinus) in Jahangirnagar University Campus., Bangladesh J. Zool., 43(2): 311-316, 2015.
Shoma, S.F. and Feeroz, M.M., Population organization and ranging pattern of Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) at Bandar, Narayanganj., Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci., 3(1): 27-35, 2014.
CONFERENCE PAPER
Shoma, S. F., Feeroz, M. M., Begum, S. and Hasan, M. K., Otter fishing: a declining traditional conservation practice in Bangladesh., 13th International Otter Congress, Singapore, July 3-8, 2016.Teaching
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Zool. 614 | Wildlife Management | MSc |
| Zool. 413 | Zoology Practical-VIII | 4th Year |
| PHI 309 | Zoonosis and Ethology | 3rd Year |
| Zool. 202 | Animal Diversity-IV (Higher Vertebrates) | 2nd Year |
Academic Info
Period: 2017-2018
MSc in Conservation Science
Period: 2009-2010
MSc in Zoology (Wildlife Ecology, Management and Conservation Biology)
Period: 2005-2009
BSc Honours in Zoology
Experience
Position: Associate Professor
Period: June 2022-Present
Position: Assistant Professor
Period: March 2017-June 2022
Position: Lecturer
Period: December 2012-March 2017
Contact
Shamia Farhana Shoma
Associate Professor
Department of Zoology
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Email: sfshoma@juniv.edu
