About Dr. Haider
A Journey Across Four Continents
My Academic Journey!
My path to becoming an integrative ecologist has taken me across different continents, shaped by diverse educational experiences and research opportunities that have deepened my understanding of how organisms respond to environmental change.
Education
2016-2019
Ph.D. in Marine Biology
University of Rostock, Germany
Thesis: Bioenergetics-mediated effects of multiple stressors on a dominant bivalve in the shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Inna Sokolova
2013-2015
M.Sc. in Marine Environment and Resources (MER)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Program
Universidad del PaΓs Vasco (Spain) β’ University of Bordeaux (France) β’ University of LiΓ¨ge (Belgium)
Thesis: Effect of pH and bicarbonate on mitochondrial functions of marine bivalves
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
2011-2013
M.Sc. in Geography and Environmental Science
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Thesis: Co-management process and its effect on the forest and foliage of Lawachara National Park
206-2010
B.Sc. in Geography and Environmental Science
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Government Merit Scholarship
Career Path
Acadia University (2025-Present)
Courses:
Organisms and Environment II (First Year, Hons)
Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (Second Year, Hons)
Carleton University (2022-2025)
Supervisor: Dr. Heath MacMillan
Investigated the bioenergetic consequences of overwintering in Canadian forest pest insects, examining how winter timing affects energy balance and survival.
Awards & Recognition
Acadia University Research Fund
2026
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
2013-2015
Government Merit Scholarship
2004-2005
Personal Statement
My international research and teaching experience across Bangladesh, Europe, and North America has shaped my commitment to inclusive, accessible education and collaborative science. As a woman of color in STEM, I understand the importance of creating welcoming environments where all students can thrive.
I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists, particularly students from underrepresented groups. Many students have shared with me that seeing someone who looks like them succeed in science has inspired their own academic journeys.
Beyond research and teaching, I value building supportive academic communities. My union leadership experience taught me the importance of advocacy, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills that translate directly to creating positive, inclusive laboratory and classroom environments.
Apart from teaching and research, I enjoy traveling to new places. I have gathered many real life knowledge from the places I have visited in Europe, North America, and Asia. Traveling helps me to learn new cultures and value diversity - knowledge that I cherish and apply to my career. I also like to try new things - pottery, woodworking - in my spare time.











