Team Lead
Dr. Elias Uddin– is a tenure track Assistant Professor in Animal Science at the University of Connecticut (UConn) with a 60:40 research and teaching split appointment. Dr. Uddin loves and enjoys teaching and mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students. He is very passionate to conduct research focusing on food systems sustainability and deal with real-world problems both locally and globally. UConn Profile
My career and thoughts have been greatly influenced by the guidance of my mentors (formal & informal) and experiences provided by my family and alma mater (see below), for which I am thankful.
- Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh—Bachelor
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Wageningen University, The Netherlands—MS (EMABG)
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Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway—MS (EMABG)
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA—-PhD
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University of California-Davis, USA—Postdoc
- South Dakota State University-Assistant Professor (2021-23)
Current Lab Members
Rahat has moved to UConn in Fall-2023 to continue his PhD in Ruminant Nutrition. Rahat initially joined my lab at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Fall-2022 as a Graduate Research Assistant aiming to earn PhD in Dairy Science. He has completed his BS in Animal Husbandry (2016) and MS in Animal Nutrition (2018) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh. His PhD research project will focus on evaluating dietary and feed additives-based enteric methane emission mitigation strategies using in-vitro and in-vivo experiment. Rahat is developing machine learning based multi-obective optimization (MOO) model for evaluating feed and feed additives. LinkedIn Profile Link | Google Scholar
Bari has started his PhD in Ruminant Nutrition here at UConn in Fall-2024. Previously, he completed Bachelor in Animal Husbandry and MS in Dairy Science from Bangladesh Agricultural University, where he also worked for several years as a full-time lecturer.
His PhD research will focus on greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and holistic life cycle assessment modeling. He aims to explore the relationship between environmental footprint and farm economic performance, including potential trade-offs or synergies.
Malith has joined University of Connecticut as graduate student to pursue a PhD degree in animal science after completing his undergraduate studies in Sri Lanka. His project involves developing enteric methane emission prediction models and data-driven decision making using sensors data.
LinkedIn Profile Link | Google Scholar
Tanvi, an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut studying Pathobiology on a Pre-Med Track, is working as undergraduate researcher in my lab. LinkedIn Profile Link |
Madelyn, an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut studying Animal Science on a Pre-Vet Track, is working as an undergraduate researcher in the lab. She is interested in sensor technology and its ability to accurately and precisely detect rumination behaviour. LinkedIn Profile Link |.
Luke, an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut studying Animal Science on a Pre-Veterinary Track, is working as undergraduate researcher in my lab.
Morgan, an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut studying Animal Science on a Pre-Veterinary Track, is working as undergraduate researcher in my lab.
Marina, an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut studying Animal Science on a Pre-Veterinary Track, is working as undergraduate researcher in my lab.
Lab Alumni
Marcela has completed her MS in Dairy Science in Spring-2023 from my lab at SDSU. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Dairy Science at SDSU. LinkedIn Profile Link
Jorge has completed his MS in Dairy Science in Summer-2023 from my lab at SDSU. Jorge started his PhD in Animal Science at SDSU in Fall-2023. LinkedIn Profile Link
Sumon who joined my lab at SDSU in Spring-2022 has completed MS thesis defense in
Fall-2023 from SDSU. LinkedIn Profile Link
Undergraduate Mentees and Alumni
Tapanga Pierce
Katherine G. Wells
Taylor Wickert