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Sumaia Sahrin

Assistant Professor
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science

Office Address

3rd Floor, Fisheries-NFS Building, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali - 8602

Phone

01732482572

Email

Personal Profile


Biography

Sumaia Sahrin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics under the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh. She is currently on study leave but remains an active member of the university’s academic community. As a faculty member, she has been involved in teaching courses related to nutrition, dietetics, and food science, helping students understand the principles of healthy eating, diet management, and the relationship between nutrition and health. She has also guided and supervised undergraduate research projects, particularly those addressing important public health and nutritional issues in Bangladesh, such as malnutrition, obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies. Known for her dedication and supportive attitude toward students, Sumaia Sahrin plays a key role in developing future professionals in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Through her work at PSTU, she contributes to the broader mission of promoting nutritional awareness and improving the quality of life through better dietary practices in Bangladesh.

 

Research Interest

Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Adolescent Nutrition, Maternal and Child Nutrition, Dietary Practices and Lifestyle Behaviors.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc in Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2016)
  • MS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2018)

Previous Positions

  • 2019-2019
    Project Officer BBH
  • 2019-2021
    Lecturer Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Teaching overview

  • HND 111Introduction to Human Nutrition
  • HND 123Social Nutrition and Behavior
  • HND 223, 224Nutrition Assessment
  • HND 313, 314Clinical Nutrition
  • HND 321, 322Principles of Dietetics
  • HND 323Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • HND 411Nutritional Management in Chronic Diseases
  • HND 421Nutrition Planning
  • HND 6102Advanced Nutrition and Diet Therapy
  • HND 6105Community Nutrition
  • HND 6107Nutrition Education
  • HND 6201Advanced Dietetics and Nutritional Disorder
  • HND 6202Nutrition in Emergencies
  • HND 6205Development Nutrition
  • HND 6208Nutritional Problems

Membership

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal


Publications

Journal (4)

Sumaia Sahrin, and M. M. Mehedi Hasan

Anemia and Its Determinants among Pregnant Students in Tertiary Institutions: a Cross-Sectional Study

Hasan, M. M. M., Afroz, F., Rahman, N., & Sahrin, S. (2025). Anemia and Its Determinants among Pregnant Students in Tertiary Institutions: A Cross-Sectional Study. J. Patuakhali Sci. & Tech. Uni., 14(1&2), 16-28.

Sumaia Sahrin, and M. M. Mehedi Hasan

Night Eating Syndrome Among University Students in Bangladesh: Investigation of Prevalence and Associated Factors

Sahrin, S., Banna, Md. H. A., Hamiduzzaman, M., Gbordzoe, N. I., Disu, T. R., Akter, S., Mouly, H. A., Hasan, M. M. M., & Brazendale, K. (2024). Night Eating Syndrome Among University Students in Bangladesh: Investigation of Prevalence and Associated Factors. Brain and Behavi

Sumaia Sahrin, and M. M. Mehedi Hasan

Food neophobia and its association with sociodemographic factors and food preferences among Bangladeshi university students: Evidence from a cross-sectional study

Sahrin, S., Banna, Md. H. A., Rifat, M. A., Tetteh, J. K., Ara, T., Hamiduzzaman, M., Spence, C., Kundu, S., Abid, M. T., Hasan, M. M. M., Akter, N., Biswas, A., & Jharna, D. E. (2023). Food neophobia and its association with sociodemographic factors and food preferences amon

Sumaia Sahrin

Knowledge regarding human monkeypox among a sample of undergraduate and post-graduate students from selected tertiary institutions in Bangladesh: An online-based cross-sectional study.

Supervision

Completed Supervision

  • Knowledge Gaps in Nutrition Among Parents of Obese Children

    Supervisor: M. M. Mehedi Hasan, Co-Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Reem Akter

  • Parental Engagement and Its Impact on Developmental Milestones in Toddlers

    Supervisor: M. M. Mehedi Hasan, Co-Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Md Reaz Ul Islam

  • Health-Promoting Behaviors Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study of Lifestyle Differences Between Health Science and Non-Health Science Disciplines

    Supervisor: M. M. Mehedi Hasan, Co-Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Sourav Chandra Debnath

  • Association Between Diet and Sleep Quality among Bangladeshi University Students

    Supervisor: M. M. Mehedi Hasan, Co-Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Md. Nayeem Rahman

  • Assessment Of Night Eating Syndrome Among School-Going Adolescents In Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Survey

    Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin, Co-Supervisor: M.M.Mehedi Hsan

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Amatul Elah Meem

  • Multi-Elemental Analysis of Domestic Chicken and Poultry Chicken in Barishal City

    Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin, Co-Supervisor: M.M.Mehedi Hsan

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Md. Saddam

  • Factors Affecting Stunting and Thinness among Public Primary School Students: School-based Cross-sectional Study

    Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin, Co-Supervisor: M.M.Mehedi Hsan

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Mst. Tamanna Begum

  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia among University Female Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

    Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin, Co-Supervisor: M.M.Mehedi Hsan

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Md. Ahsanul Haque Sayem

  • KAP Study on Dietary Salt Intake and Hypertension Risk Among University Students in Bangladesh

    Supervisor: Sumaia Sahrin

    Thesis > MS
    Student: Md.Saidul Islam

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    Sumaia Sahrin
    Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
    Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science
    Email: s.sahrin@pstu.ac.bd
    Phone: 01732482572
    SL Code Title File Uploaded Date File Download Link
    1 HND 111 Introduction to Human Nutrition 2025-11-01
    2 HND 123 Social Nutrition and Behavior 2025-11-01
    3 HND 223, 224 Nutrition Assessment 2025-11-01
    4 HND 313, 314 Clinical Nutrition 2025-11-01
    5 HND 321, 322 Principles of Dietetics 2025-11-01
    6 HND 323 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2025-11-01
    7 HND 411 Nutritional Management in Chronic Diseases 2025-11-01
    8 HND 421 Nutrition Planning 2025-11-01
    9 HND 6102 Advanced Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2025-11-01
    10 HND 6105 Community Nutrition 2025-11-01
    11 HND 6107 Nutrition Education 2025-11-01
    12 HND 6201 Advanced Dietetics and Nutritional Disorder 2025-11-01
    13 HND 6202 Nutrition in Emergencies 2025-11-01
    14 HND 6205 Development Nutrition 2025-11-01
    15 HND 6208 Nutritional Problems 2025-11-01