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Bangladesh Agricultural University | |
| Department of Agricultural Chemistry |
Dr. Md. Shohidul Alam
Professor
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials for Climate-Resilient Agriculture.
My research focuses on the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of nanomaterials designed to support climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. In the context of increasing climate variability and pressure on global food production, nanotechnology offers innovative pathways to enhance crop productivity, improve resource-use efficiency, and reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture. I am particularly engaged in the development of functional nanomaterials—including nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and nanosensors—that enable targeted nutrient delivery, efficient pest and disease management, and data-driven precision farming.
A key emphasis of my work is the use of green and biologically derived synthesis approaches to ensure environmental safety and scalability, coupled with advanced physicochemical and structural characterization to evaluate performance, stability, and risk. Through this integrated approach, my research aims to generate safe, efficient, and field-applicable nanotechnological solutions that strengthen agricultural resilience to climate stress while supporting smallholder productivity and sustainable intensification.
Total Publications: 12
| Journal Article (11) |
| 2025 |
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1.
Bioaccumulation of minerals and trace elements in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) grown under different nutrient management and their implications for human health Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals Author List: Phalguni Das , Protyasha Biswas , Mousumi Akter , Md. Zakir Hossen , Md. Shohidul Alam Vol. 14, pp 100270. 2025. |
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Green-Synthesized Ag and ZnO Nanoparticles using Cassia fistula Leaf Extract: Biocompatibility and Growth Response in Early Plant Development Fundamental and Applied Agriculture Author List: A H M Maniruzzaman Rabbani, Syeda Nyema Jannat, Md Shahed Al Shishir, Md Shaheen Alam, Atiqur Rahman, Md Shohidul Alam Vol. 10, pp 333-349. 2025. |
| 2024 |
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3.
Growth, Yield and Nutrient Performance of Salinity Tolerant Sunflower (cv. BARI Surjomukhi 2) Cultivar on Soils with Different Salinity Levels Journal of Plant Sciences Author List: Palash Kumar Halder, Md. Imran Hossain, Md. Rashed Sarker, Anjuman Ara Tania, Papeya Sultana, Md. Shohidul Alam, Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, Mousumi Akter Vol. 12, pp 146-155. 2024. |
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Hidden risk of terrestrial food chain contamination from organochlorine insecticides in a vegetable cultivation area of Northwest Bangladesh Science of The Total Environment Author List: Akter, M., Alam, M.S., Yang, X., Nunes, J.P., Zomer, P., Rahman, M.M., Mol, H., Ritsema, C.J., Geissen, V. Vol. 912, pp 169343. 2024. |
| 2023 |
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Impact of chitosan coatings on shelf-life, nutrient elements and biochemical qualities of country beans (Phaseolus lunatus L.) at postharvest storage Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research Author List: Saha, S., Hossen, M.Z., Mallick, S., Alam, M.S., Quadir, Q.F. Vol. , pp 1–14. 2023. |
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Co-inoculation of multi-trait plant growth promoting rhizobacteria promotes growth and nutrient assimilation of transplant Aman rice (cv. BRRI dhan49) Fundamental and Applied Agriculture Author List: Das, P., Biswas, P., Akter, M., Rahman, A., Alam, M.S. Vol. 8, pp 507–523. 2023. |
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Trace elements exposure through the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables collected from a divisional city of Bangladesh: Human health implications Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals Author List: Biswas, P., Uddin, M.S., Das, P., Akter, M., Quadir, Q.F., Alam, M.S., Zakir, H.M. Vol. 5, pp 100091. 2023. |
| 2022 |
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Properties and abundance of microplastics found in fish feed, tissues, and culture water of catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) International Journal of Aquatic Biology Author List: Rahman, T., Mustakima, S., Ferdous, Z., Tabassum, T., Mahamud, A.G.M.S.U., Siddika, M., Akter, M., Alam, M.S., Haque, M.N. Vol. 10, pp 1–10. 2022. |
| 2021 |
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Effect of Zinc and Boron Application on Lycopene and Nutritional Qualities of Tomato Journal of Scientific Research and Reports Author List: Mallick, S., Das, R.C., Zakir, H.M., Alam, M.S. Vol. 27, pp 27–36. 2021. |
| 2020 |
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Optimization of Zinc and Boron Levels for Better Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Journal of Experimental Agriculture International Author List: Mallick, S., Zakir, H.M., Alam, M.S. Vol. 42, pp 87–96. 2020. |
| 2018 |
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Heavy Metal and Major Ionic Contamination Level in Effluents, Surface and Groundwater of an Urban Industrialised City: A Case Study of Rangpur City, Bangladesh Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences Author List: Yesmeen, R., Zakir, H.M., Alam, M.S., Mallick, S. Vol. 5, pp 1–16. 2018. |
| Conference Proceedings (1) |
| 2025 |
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Impact of Biochemical and Physicochemical Properties on the Organoleptic Attributes of Tea from Different Regions of Bangladesh Author List: Tanvir Ahamed Niloy, Arup Karmokar, Md. Riyadh Arefin, Phalguni Das, Protyasha Biswas, Mousumi Akter, Md. Zakir Hossen, A.K.M. Golam Sarwar,Md. Shohidul Alam Vol. , pp 1145. 2025. |
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Total Number: 2
| SL | Role | Project No | Title | Funded By | Duration |
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| 1 | Principal Investigator | 2024/82/BAU | "Green synthesis of essential metals nanoparticles and formulation of blended nano-fertilizer for sustainable micronutrients release" | BAU | 2 years |
| 2 | Principal Investigator | 2023/90/UGC | “Phyto-assisted synthesis of metallic nanoparticles and their antimicrobial efficacy against pathogenic microorganisms of cereal crops” | UGC | 1 year |
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Total Number: 2
| SL | Name | Title | Organizer | Duration | Location |
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| 1 | East Coast Protein Meeting-2013 | 19th-21st July 2013 | Coffs Harbour, Australia | ||
| 2 | UniQuest RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION WORKSHOP | UniQuest Pty Limited, Australia | 5th-6th July 2012 | Australia |
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