SHORMI ALOM
Howdy! My name is Most Shormi Alom, and I am from Bangladesh. I am currently a PhD student in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. I earned my undergraduate degree in Agriculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University and my master’s degree in Entomology from South China Agricultural University. During my master’s, I studied the dampwood termite Hodotermopsis sjostedti, focusing on the molecular regulation of soldier caste differentiation. My master’s thesis was on the uric acid degradation mechanism, through which I came to understand the role of gut microbiota. This experience made me more curious about how microbial communities shape host physiology and health.
Building on this foundation, I am enthusiastic about exploring host–microbe symbioses in honey bees, with a particular focus on the gut microbiome. I am especially interested in how agrochemicals and environmental stressors influence bee health, and how gut microbes may contribute to host resilience under these pressures. I am also eager to strengthen my skills in bioinformatics to better understand the complex interactions between hosts and their microbial partners.
Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading newspapers, books on the history of human civilization, and the occasional science fiction novel. I also have a passion for hand embroidery, especially creating floral patterns on fabric.
You can contact me at:
shormialom at tamu dot edu