HEALTH SCIENCE · BOTANY · PUBLIC HEALTH · RESEARCH

Mahatab Azmaine Refat

Bridging plant science and public health through research and evidence-based practice.
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President's List Terms
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Global Research Societies
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Who I Am

About Me

Introduction

Hi, I'm Mahatab Azmaine Refat 👋 — an aspiring public health researcher with a unique academic background that bridges plant science and human health. I believe that meaningful health solutions start with understanding the environment we live in, and this portfolio reflects my journey across academics, research, and hands-on learning.

Academic Background

I am currently pursuing a dual academic path: an Associate & Bachelor's degree in Health Science from University of the People, and a Bachelor's degree in Botany from Gurudayal College, Kishoreganj, under the National University of Bangladesh. This combination has given me a strong foundation in both biological sciences and public health, allowing me to see health challenges through an environmental lens.

Professional Interests

I'm drawn to the intersection of Environmental Health and Public Health — understanding how ecosystems, plant life, and environmental factors shape community health outcomes. I'm particularly interested in work that connects scientific research with real-world public health practice.

Research Interests

My research interests lie in environmental health, plant-based/ecological factors affecting human health, and public health research methods. I'm especially curious about how environmental science can inform preventive health strategies in underserved communities.

Career Goals

In the short term, my focus is on completing my academic degrees successfully while actively seeking internship and research assistant opportunities to build hands-on experience. In the long run, I aim to pursue a Master's degree (MPH/MS) and build a career in Public Health / Environmental Health, working at the intersection of research and community impact.

Academic Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science
University of the People
2025 – Present
In Progress · 41/122 credits completed · President's List (4 terms)
Associate Degree in Health Science
University of the People
2025 – Present
In Progress · 41/62 credits completed
B.Sc. (Honours) in Botany
Gurudayal Government College, National University
2021 – Present
Final Year (4th Year)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Science
Hossainpur Government College, Dhaka Board
2019 – 2020
GPA 5.00/5.00
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Science
Jangaldi High School, Dhaka Board
2014 – 2017
GPA 5.00/5.00

Relevant Coursework

Health Science — Completed

  • Introduction to Health Science
  • Biology 1 & 2 for Health Studies Majors
  • Introduction to Health Psychology
  • Emotional Intelligence

Health Science — In Progress

  • Medical Terminology Enrolled
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology Enrolled
  • Community & Public Health 1 Enrolled
  • Nutrition Enrolled

Statistics & Social Science

  • Introduction to Statistics
  • College Algebra
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Global Ethics

Botany — Gurudayal Government College (By Year)

30+ courses across four years, spanning microbiology, taxonomy, plant physiology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Academic Projects

Virtual Lab: Natural Selection & Protist Diversity
Biology 2 for Health Studies Majors (BIOL 1121)
Studied predator-prey camouflage across three habitats through simulation, then classified protist diversity across major eukaryotic lineages.
Data & Statistics
Labor Rights Violations in the Global Garment Industry — A Kantian Analysis
Introduction to Global Ethics (PHIL 1404)
Applied Kant's Categorical Imperative to analyze the ethics of sweatshop labor practices in global supply chains.
Social Impact
Research

Research & Scientific Affiliations

Research Affiliations
International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)
NASA / Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii
Aug – Sep 2023
Analyzed astronomical images from Pan-STARRS, contributing to the identification and tracking of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) and Main Belt asteroids under Dr. Patrick Miller and Dr. Richard Wainscoat.
IASC Certificate
Academic Training
GCI World 2026 September
The University of Tokyo — Graduate School of Engineering, Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory
17 Sep – 23 Dec 2026
Selected participant in this competitive online data science program, covering Python, statistics, and machine learning.
Academic Training · Data Science

Research Affiliations

Society for Ethnobotany
Student Member · Aug 2025 – Present
Botanical Society of America
Student Member · Jul 2025 – Present
Society for Conservation Biology
Associate Member · Jul 2025 – Present
Society for the Study of Evolution
Student Member
European Federation of Biotechnology
Student Member
International Association for Plant Taxonomy
Student Member

Academic Achievements

Academic Honors & Recognition
President's List
University of the People

The university's highest academic honor, achieved for four consecutive terms.

04 TERMS CONSECUTIVE
Scholarships & Academic Opportunities
Other Achievement
Government of Kazakhstan Scholarship
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Merit-based government scholarship for undergraduate studies in Space Engineering and Technologies.

2023 AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
University of the People Institutional Scholarship
University of the People

Institutional scholarship providing financial support toward my undergraduate education at the University of the People.

UoP SCHOLARSHIP INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Professional Portfolio

Experience

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Marketer & SEO Specialist
Self-Employed
2022 – Present
  • Provide end-to-end SEO and digital marketing services with a strong foundation in WordPress-based website optimization.
  • Execute On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, and YouTube SEO strategies for clients.
  • Achieved up to 60% organic traffic growth for clients through data-driven campaigns.

Internships

Apprentice — WordPress Development
Grameenphone Ltd.
Jul 2025 – Jun 2026
Gaining structured, hands-on training in website development, customization, and management at a leading telecom company.
Human Resources Operations Manager (Intern)
Bangladesh Youth Organization for Skill Development (BYOSD)
Jul 2022 – Dec 2022
Completed a 6-month internship under the HR & Operations department; developed skills in project management, training and team coordination. (Unpaid)

Professional Projects

Founder & Host — "Study Abroad with Mahatab Azmaine Refat"
YouTube (@mahatabazmaine)
2024 – Present
  • Built a 1,360+ subscriber education channel (48+ videos) from zero, guiding Bangladeshi students through scholarship and study-abroad pathways without agents.
  • Applied SEO strategies to grow reach; top-performing content exceeds 18,000 views.
Technology / Social Impact
Leadership & Community

Leadership & Volunteering

Leadership

Campus Leader
Aspire Leaders Program, Aspire Institute
2026 – Present
Official Student Ambassador
University of the People
Aug 2025 – Present
Represent and support the UoPeople student community, providing guidance to prospective and current students.
Digital Skills Mentor
UNDP Bangladesh (UN Volunteers Programme)
Sep – Nov 2025
Mentored participants in digital skills, freelancing platforms, and remote work opportunities supporting SDG 8.
Ambassador
International Youth Math Challenge
2024 – Present
Ambassador
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
2023 – Present
IYS Deputy Country Coordinator
WSDA New Zealand
2021 – 2022
Ambassador
SkillAid Bangladesh
Apr 2021 – Dec 2021

Volunteering

Campus Volunteer, FutureNation Programme
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
2025 – Present
Online Volunteer
Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, Zambia (UN Volunteers)
Oct 2025 – Mar 2026
Contributed 20 hours/week to youth-focused development initiatives aligned with the SDGs.
Volunteer
Creative IT Institute
Jul 2021 – Sep 2022
Capabilities

Skills

Languages

Bangla (Native)
English (Proficient)
Russian (A1)

Research & Data

Scientific Data Analysis
Statistics
Biostatistics
International Research Collaboration

Digital Marketing & Technology

WordPress Development
On-Page SEO
Off-Page SEO
YouTube SEO
Google Analytics
Google Search Console
UI/UX Design

Design & Content

Canva
Video Scripting
Content Writing

Professional

Leadership & Mentoring
Cross-Cultural Communication
Project Management
Team Coordination
Public Speaking

Web & Programming

HTMLIntermediate
CSSIntermediate
JavaScriptIntermediate
PythonBeginner
Git & GitHubIntermediate
LANGUAGES

Languages & Proficiency

Language credentials presented with direct certificate evidence and an in-page certificate viewer.

British Council Changes of Plan certificate
English
British Council
B2 · Upper-Intermediate
Changes of Plan — English Online Self-Study
Issued: 16 Jun 202424h module

Completed the British Council's Level B2 online self-study module "Changes of Plan," focused on discussing changing circumstances and adapting plans in professional and everyday contexts.

EF SET English Certificate
English
EF SET
B2 · Upper-Intermediate
EF SET English Certificate
Awarded: 23 Aug 2025Score: 51/100

Earned a score of 51/100 on the EF SET English Certificate, corresponding to CEFR level B2 (Upper-Intermediate) on EF SET's official CEFR mapping, based on reading and listening comprehension.

Chinese HSK Level 1 and Level 2 certificate
Chinese (Mandarin)
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
HSK Level 1 · A1HSK Level 2 · A2
HSK Course Completion
Completed: 30 Dec 2024Credential ID: 2024WLZWKT20241000668

Completed an online Chinese language course through Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, covering HSK Level 1 and Level 2 vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.

Russian language certificate from St. Petersburg University
Russian
St. Petersburg University
A1 · Beginner
Russian Language in the Tourism Context
Issued: 22 Nov 2024Course: 09 Sep 2024 – 22 Nov 2024

Completed a Russian language course focused on the tourism industry, offered by St. Petersburg University's Centre for Open Education in partnership with Russia's Ministry of Education.

Credentials

Certifications

Gemini Certified Educator
Gemini Certified Educator
Google for Education · Oct 2025
Unilever Certificate
Customer Understanding & Digital Marketing Channels
Unilever · Aug 2025
Google Introduction to AI
Introduction to AI
Google · Jul 2025
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Professional Certifications
CertificateIssuerIssued
Customer Understanding & Digital Marketing ChannelsUnileverAug 2025
Introduction to AIGoogleJul 2025
Microsoft Excel Professional CertificateMicrosoftJul 2025
ASCM Professional MembershipASCMJul 2025
Certificate of Competence — Digital MarketingLEDPMar 2020
Skill Development for Mobile Game & App ProjectICT DivisionJan 2022
Online Courses
CoursePlatformIssued
Introduction to UX/UI DesignIBMFeb 2026
Introduction to Climate Risk Informed Decision AnalysisUNESCONov 2025
Open Educational Resources (OER) DevelopmentUNESCOOct 2025
Gemini Certified EducatorGoogle for EducationOct 2025
High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork & NegotiationNorthwestern University—
SEOHubSpot AcademyJul 2025
Digital MarketingHubSpot AcademyJul 2025
On-Page SEO Essentials with SemrushSemrushAug 2025
Semrush SEO Crash Course with Brian DeanSemrushJul 2025
Keyword Research Essentials with SemrushSemrushJul 2025
Work Smarter with Microsoft WordMicrosoftJul 2025
Introduction to Social Media MarketingMeta—
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerceGoogleJun 2025
Digital Marketing FoundationsLinkedInJun 2025
Batch-1 (Digital Skills)MuktoPaathMay 2026
Changes of Plan — English, Level B2 (24h)British CouncilJun 2024
Training & Workshops
ProgramOrganizerIssued
Aspire Leaders Program (2026 Cohort)Aspire InstituteApr 2026
Webinar: Building Strong Virtual TeamsUnited Latino Students AssociationOct 2025
Webinar: Financial Planning — Navigating Personal Finance in a Global EconomyUnited Latino Students AssociationOct 2025

Media Features

Student Story Feature
University of the People — Official Student Stories
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Featured Article on Higher Education
Prothom Alo, Bangladesh
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