Jubayer Hossain
Researcher & Educator in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
CHIRAL Bangladesh • Health Informatics • Dhaka, Bangladesh
6+Years Teaching
500+Students Trained
10+Courses Designed
50+Workshops & Seminars
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Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that computational skills should be accessible to every biologist and health researcher — regardless of their programming background. I design learning experiences that are hands-on, inquiry-driven, and grounded in real biological problems. By connecting abstract concepts to tangible datasets and clinical questions, I help students build not just technical competence but scientific confidence. I continuously adapt my methods based on student feedback, ensuring that each cohort receives a current, relevant, and inclusive learning experience.
Real-World Problem Orientation
Every concept is introduced through a concrete biological or clinical problem. Students learn DESeq2 by analysing actual cancer RNA-seq data, not toy examples. This approach sustains motivation and builds transferable analytical intuition.
Inclusive & Accessible Learning
I design courses that assume no prior programming experience. Step-by-step scaffolding, bilingual explanations, and flexible pacing ensure students from diverse backgrounds — wet-lab biologists, clinicians, public health professionals — can thrive alongside computational experts.
Iterative Feedback & Reflection
I collect structured feedback after every session and course cohort. Student evaluations directly shape the next iteration of my curriculum, keeping content current and pedagogically sound.
Reproducible & Open Science
All course materials — code, notebooks, datasets, and slides — are made freely available on GitHub. I teach students to document their workflows using R Markdown and Jupyter, embedding reproducibility as a scientific habit.
Goal-Aligned Curriculum Design
Courses are structured around learning outcomes mapped to real career goals: publishing a bioinformatics paper, analysing a dissertation dataset, or transitioning into computational research. Every session connects to a tangible milestone.
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Teaching Experience
| Year(s) | Course / Module | Institution | Level | Students | Role | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–Present | Statistical Analysis with R for Research | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Graduate / Professional | 30+ | Sole Instructor | Online (Live) |
| 2024–Present | Transcriptomics Data Analysis (Bulk + Single Cell) | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Graduate / Professional | 25+ | Sole Instructor | Online (Live) |
| 2024 | Biomarker Identification using Machine Learning | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Graduate / Professional | 20+ | Sole Instructor | Online (Live) |
| 2024 | Pan-Cancer Bioinformatics with R: Ideation to Publication | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Graduate / Professional | 18+ | Sole Instructor | Online (Live) |
| 2024 | AI in Drug Discovery: In Silico Toxicology Modeling | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Professional (Workshop) | 40+ | Sole Instructor | Online (1-day Workshop) |
| 2023–2024 | Data Science and Machine Learning for Biologists | CBLAST, University of Dhaka | Undergraduate / Graduate | 35+ | Guest Lecturer | In-Person |
| 2022–Present | GSA Bioinformatics Internship Program | CHIRAL Bangladesh (Global South Academics) | Undergraduate / Graduate | 60+ | Program Director & Lead Instructor | Online (Cohort-based) |
| 2021–Present | Introduction to Bioinformatics (Python) | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Undergraduate | 50+ | Sole Instructor | Online (Live) |
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Supervision Experience
| Year | Project / Thesis Title | Institution | Level | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Identification of Prognostic Biomarkers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer using Bulk RNA-seq | University of Dhaka | Master's | Co-supervisor |
| 2024 | Single-cell Transcriptomic Analysis of Tumour Microenvironment in Colorectal Cancer | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Research Project | Main Supervisor |
| 2023–2024 | Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Drug Toxicity Using Molecular Descriptors | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Research Project | Main Supervisor |
| 2022–2023 | Differential Gene Expression Analysis in COVID-19 Severity using Public GEO Datasets | CHIRAL Bangladesh / University of Dhaka | Bachelor's | Co-supervisor |
| 2022 | Epidemiological Modelling of Dengue Transmission in Urban Bangladesh | CHIRAL Bangladesh | Research Project | Main Supervisor |
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Learning Materials Produced
📚 Online Course
Comprehensive course covering data manipulation, visualisation, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis using R. Designed for researchers with no prior programming experience.
💻 Course Repository
Full course materials including R Markdown notebooks, annotated code, and datasets for RNA-seq and single-cell analysis using DESeq2, Seurat, and Scanpy.
🎬 Video Tutorials
50+ hours of video tutorials on bioinformatics, computational biology, Python, and R published on YouTube, freely accessible to learners worldwide.
🤖 Course Repository
Open-source course materials covering data processing, visualisation, and machine learning with Python and R, applied to genomics and health data.
⚗️ Workshop Materials
AI in Drug Discovery: In Silico Toxicology Modeling
Hands-on workshop materials for applying machine learning to toxicology prediction problems in drug discovery, including Jupyter notebooks and datasets.
🐙 GitHub Organization
All CHIRAL Bangladesh course materials, pipelines, and internship resources maintained in open GitHub repositories for community access.
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Pedagogical Studies & Professional Development
2024
Teaching Statistics and Machine Learning to Biologists
2023
Science Communication & Open Educational Resources Workshop
2023
Bioinformatics Training Network — Instructor Collaboration
2022
Introduction to Online Course Design (Coursera / edX platforms)
2021
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Pedagogy Foundations)
2020–Present
Continuous Learning via RStudio Conf, Bioconductor Conference, PyCon
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Student Feedback & Evaluations
★★★★★
Jubayer's teaching style is exceptional. He breaks down complex bioinformatics concepts into digestible pieces and always provides real-world examples. The hands-on approach during the GSA internship completely transformed my understanding of RNA-seq analysis.
GSA Internship Participant★★★★★
The R for Research course was exactly what I needed as a PhD student. Jubayer is patient, thorough, and genuinely invested in student success. I now use R daily for my dissertation research.
PhD Student★★★★★
Learning single-cell RNA-seq analysis from Jubayer was a career-changing experience. His step-by-step approach and availability for questions made even the most challenging concepts accessible.
Research Scientist★★★★★
The machine learning course gave me the exact tools I needed to advance my biomarker research. Jubayer's ability to connect ML concepts to biological problems is truly remarkable.
Graduate Researcher★★★★★
Jubayer's YouTube tutorials are a gold mine. They helped me get started with bioinformatics when I had absolutely no idea where to begin. Clear, concise, and incredibly practical.
Undergraduate Student07
Teaching Awards & Recognition
2024
🏆 Featured Educator — GSA Bioinformatics Program
Global South Academics (GSA)
Recognised for outstanding contribution to bioinformatics education in South Asia through the GSA Internship Program.
2023
🏆 Open Science Champion
CHIRAL Bangladesh
Awarded for commitment to open educational resources and freely sharing all course materials on GitHub and YouTube.
2022
🏆 Best Instructor — Bioinformatics Track
CHIRAL Bangladesh Annual Review
Selected by student cohort vote for highest-rated instruction in the bioinformatics track.
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Teaching Demonstration
TopicIntroduction to Single-Cell RNA-seq Analysis with Seurat in R
DateMarch 2024
VenueCHIRAL Bangladesh Online Workshop
AudienceGraduate students and early-career researchers
FormatLive online demonstration (90 minutes)
OutcomeHighly rated by participants; session recording made publicly available on YouTube
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Curriculum & Pedagogical Development
Curriculum design for 8 original bioinformatics courses
Developed learning objectives, session plans, assessments, and feedback mechanisms for all CHIRAL Bangladesh training programs.
GSA Internship Program Director
Founded and lead the Global South Academics Bioinformatics Internship, a structured 3-month program for undergraduate and graduate students across South Asia.
YouTube Education Channel Management
Produce, edit, and maintain 50+ bioinformatics tutorial videos with over a thousand cumulative views, serving as open-access learning resources.
GitHub Open Curriculum Maintainer
Maintain open-source course repositories enabling instructors and learners worldwide to access, fork, and adapt teaching materials.
Peer Support & Mentorship
Provide ongoing technical mentorship to early-career bioinformatics instructors within the CHIRAL Bangladesh network.
Want to collaborate on educational initiatives?
Open to curriculum development partnerships, guest lectures, and collaborative research in computational biology education.