Bijan Kumar Shill
Dr. Bijon Kumar Sil is a famous scientist, scholar, and teacher from Bangladesh who currently works at the Gonoshasthaya Kendra.[1]
Bijon Kumar Sil | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1961 Bonpara, Natore, Rajshahi |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Citizenship | Singaporean |
| Education | Ph.D |
| Alma mater | University of Surrey, Bangladesh Agricultural University |
| Known for | Inventor of SARS quick tester |
| Children | 2 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Microbiologist |
| Institutions | iCheck, Red Dot, Gono University, Gonoshasthaya Kendra, |
Family
Bijan Kumar was born 1961 to parents Rashik Chandra Shill and Kironmoyee Shill in Baraigram, Natore, Bangladesh. He is the fifth of six born to his parents. He has two children.
Education
He studied in Saint Joseph High School and College, Bonpara, Natore. Bijan then attended Edward College, Pabna, and completed the higher secondary education. He studied at the Bangladesh Agriculture University and earned his Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science. He also did the postgraduate degree in Microbiology from same university. He then graduated from Surrey University, England, with a Ph.D degree.
Research
When he invented Rapid Dot Blot Kit to detect COVID-19, he comes down to the timeline. On April 25, 2020, his invented kit will detect the coronavirus in less than 15 minutes.[2]
References
- ↑ Bangladesh scientists create $3 kit. Can it help detect COVID-19?. aljazeera.com. 24 Mar 2020. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/bangladesh-scientists-create-3-kit-detect-covid-19-200323035631025.html. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ↑ Gonosasthaya Kendra's kit able to detect coronavirus in 15 minutes: Dr Zafrullah. thedailystar.net. March 18, 2020. https://www.thedailystar.net/online/news/gonosasthaya-kendras-kit-able-detect-coronavirus-15-minutes-dr-zafrullah-1882468. Retrieved April 27, 2020.