People
The scientists, researchers, and students driving CPEZ’s mission.
Co-Directors
SC
Prof. Sharmin Chowdhury
Department of Pathology and Parasitology
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Local leadership, field research, stakeholder engagement
GK
Dr. Gábor Kemenesi
Director, National Virology Laboratory
University of Pécs, Hungary
Bat virology, mobile laboratory diagnostics
JU
Dr. Johnny Uelmen
Department of Population Health Sciences
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Pathogen ecology, risk mapping, advanced modeling
Consortium Operations
Dr. Nurul Islam
Center Coordinator
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Day-to-day operations, communication, project tracking
AS
Abderrezag Samir
Project Manager
Grant-funded project execution and implementation
Advisory Board
ND
Prof. Nitish Chandra Debnath
Founding Vice-Chancellor, CVASU
Advocacy and policy integration
MR
Prof. Mahmudur Rahman
Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR)
Epidemiology and surveillance strategy
AA
Dr. Abul Kalam Azad
Veterinary Medicine & Animal Health Research
Field research and livestock health
JK
Jahidul Kabir
Forestry & Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife–human interface and zoonotic spillover
Join the Consortium
CPEZ trains the next generation of Bangladeshi scientists through hands-on fieldwork, laboratory training, and mentored research. Get in touch to learn about current opportunities.