Dr. Istiaq  Ahmed

Dr. Istiaq Ahmed


Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Chemistry
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Biopesticides, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria, Genetic mapping of bakanae resistance in rice, GWAS (Genome-Wide Association Study), QTL (Quantitative Trait Loci), Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Plant microbes interaction, Fate of heavy metals in environment
Contact No : +8801914541560
Total Publications: 18

Journal Article (18)
2022
1. Assessment of health risk due to consumption of Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) cultivated with heavy metal polluted water of Bhabadah water logged area of Bangladesh
Earth Systems and Environment

Author List: M. Mohiuddin, P. Saha, M.T. Hossain, K. Nahar, I. Ahmed, A. Hoque, R. Sultana, M.A. Rahman
Vol. 6, pp 557–570. 2022.
2. Heavy metal pollution through hand loom–dyeing effluents and its effect on the community health
Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Author List: Islam, A. Rahman, K. Nahar, S.R. Chowdhury, I. Ahmed, K.M. Mohiuddin
Vol. 29, pp 1–17. 2022.
3. Effects of soil amendments using potassium in elevating resistance against wheat blast disease
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ.

Author List: Z.I. Sarker, M.K. Uddin, M.A. Kashem, M.A. Rahman, I. Ahmed, K.M. Mohiuddin
Vol. 20, pp 225–237. 2022.
2021
4. Mineral nutritional status and health risk assessment of Red Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) collected from a water-logged area of Bangladesh
J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ.

Author List: Saha, M.A. Rahman, M.S.R. Chowdhury, K. Nahar, I. Ahmed, K.M. Mohiuddin
Vol. 19, pp 168–177. 2021.
2019
5. Groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation usages in Kazipur upazila under Sirajganj district of Bangladesh
J. Bangladesh Agric. Univ.

Author List: Z. Uddin, M.A. Rahman, I. Ahmed, K.M. Mohiuddin
Vol. 17, pp 309–318. 2019.
2017
6. In vitro screening of soil bacteria for inhibiting phytopathogenic fungi
Bangladesh Agricultural University Research Progress

Author List: Istiaq Ahmed, S. Basak, K.M. Mohiuddin
Vol. 27, pp . 2017.
2016
7. Effect of polluted river water on growth, yield and heavy metal accumulation of red amaranth
Res. Agric. Livest. Fish.

Author List: M. Mohiuddin, M.M. Alam, M.S. Rahman, M.S. Islam, I. Ahmed
Vol. 3, pp 53–65. 2016.
8. Status of heavy metal in sediments of the Turag river in Bangladesh
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: M. Mohiuddin, M.S. Islam, S. Basak, H.M. Abdullah, I. Ahmed
Vol. 27, pp 78–85. 2016.
2015
9. Isolation and characterization of arsenic resistant soil bacteria and their effects on germination of rice under arsenic contamination
Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries

Author List: Ahmed, M.T. Islam, M.A.H. Chowdhury, M. Kamruzzaman
Vol. 2, pp 229-237. 2015.
10. Phosphorus use efficiency of different varieties of lentil and grass pea
Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries

Author List: K. Hassan, M. Ashiquzzaman, Q.F. Quadir, I. Ahmed
Vol. 2, pp 271-277. 2015.
11. Assessment of nutritional composition and heavy metal content in some edible mushroom varieties collected from different areas of Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research

Author List: M. Mohiuddin, M.M. Alam, M.T. Arefin, I. Ahmed
Vol. 1, pp 495-502. 2015.
12. Physicochemical properties and metallic constituent load in the water samples of the Buriganga of Bangladesh
J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources

Author List: M. Mohiuddin, M.M. Alam, I. Ahmed, H.M. Zakir, A.K. Chowdhury
Vol. 8, pp 141–146. 2015.
13. Heavy metal pollution load in sediment samples of the Buriganga river in Bangladesh
J. Bangladesh Agric. Univ.

Author List: M. Mohiuddin, M.M. Alam, I. Ahmed, A.K. Chowdhury
Vol. 13, pp 229–238. 2015.
2014
14. Evaluation of different rice varieties against arsenic toxicity in germination and seedling growth
International Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Author List: Ahmed, M.A.H. Chowdhury, M.T. Islam
Vol. 4, pp 6-Jan. 2014.
2013
15. Cadmium and Lead Pollution in Sediments of Midstream of the River Karatoa in Bangladesh
International Journal of Engineering Science

Author List: M. Zakir, M. Nazmul Hasan, Q.F. Quadir, S. Sharmin, I. Ahmed
Vol. 2, pp 34-42. 2013.
2012
16. Effects of prilled urea and urea super granule on growth, yield and quality of BRRI dhan28
Journal of Agroforestry & Environment

Author List: Miah, M.A.H. Chowdhury, R. Sultana, I. Ahmed, B.K. Saha
Vol. 6, pp 57-62. 2012.
17. Nutrient uptake by BRRI dhan28 as influenced by different forms and doses of urea
Journal of Agroforestry & Environment

Author List: Miah, M.A.H. Chowdhury, R. Sultana, I. Ahmed, B.K. Saha
Vol. 6, pp 129-133. 2012.
18. Heavy Metals and Major Ionic Pollution Assessment in Waters of Midstream of the River Karatoa in Bangladesh
Journal of Environmental Science & Natural Resources

Author List: M. Zakir, M. Moshfiqur Rahman, A. Rahman, I. Ahmed, M.A. Hossain
Vol. 5, pp 149-160. 2012.
PhD
University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
M.Sc.
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
B.Sc.(Hons.)
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
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Total Number: 20
SL Title Duration Organizing Institute Details
1 Extension Field Trip 18 July - 23 July, 2009 Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Organizational set-up, working procedures at the upazila level agricultural and rural development organizations
2 Basics of MS Office 18 July - 29 July, 2010 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh MS Office fundamentals
3 Data Analysis: Mstatc and SPSS 30 January - 10 February, 2011 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Data analysis using Mstatc and SPSS software
4 Teaching Methods and Techniques 21 April - 03 May, 2012 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Training on effective teaching methodologies and techniques
5 Communicative English April - May, 2012 Department of Language, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Training on improving communicative English skills
6 Shimadzu AAS Application 26 August - 06 September, 2012 AQ Chowdhury Science & Synergy (Pvt.) Ltd., Dhaka Training on using Shimadzu Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
7 Shimadzu GC-2014 Application 18 September - 27 September, 2012 AQ Chowdhury Science & Synergy (Pvt.) Ltd., Dhaka Training on using Shimadzu Gas Chromatography (GC-2014)
8 Principle, Application, Maintenance and Trouble-shooting of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 13 Oct - 18 Oct, 2012 Network of Instrument Technical personnel and User scientists of Bangladesh (NITUB), Dhaka
9 Scientific Report Writing 30 June - 04 July, 2013 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
10 Teaching Methods and Techniques 1 July - 10 July, 2013 Modernization of Crop Science Education for Production of Quality Graduates at BAU (CP-2004), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
11 Transforming English Language Skills in Higher Education in Bangladesh (Professional Development) Jan - June, 2014 University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and British Council Bangladesh Supervised by Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK
12 Shimadzu IC-2014 Application 18 Feb - 20 Feb, 2014 AQ Chowdhury Science & Synergy (Pvt.) Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh
13 Foundation Training for University Teachers 8 March - 9 April, 2014 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, and University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
14 Project Cycle Management and Scientific Report Writing 17 May - 23 May, 2014 Graduate Training Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
15 Use of Fertilizer Recommendation Guide-2012 25 May - 27 May, 2014 Natural Resources Management Division, Soils Unit, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka
16 Scientific Report Writing 27 Oct - 28 Oct, 2016 Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security (ICF), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
17 Basic Statistics 14 May - 16 May, 2018 University of Aberdeen, UK
18 An Introduction to R 01 Apr - 03 Apr, 2019 University of Aberdeen, UK
19 An Introduction to Statistical Modelling Using R 15 Apr - 19 Apr, 2019 University of Aberdeen, UK
20 Genome Wide Association Studies in the Bengal and Assam Aus Panel 07 Jun - 11 Jun, 2021 University of Aberdeen, UK and South Asian Nitrogen Hub
Assistant Professor
11 Jan, 2014 -
Lecturer
11 Jan, 2012 - 10 Jan, 2014
Total Number:  8
 

 

  • New Phytologist next generation scientists 2022 Symposium, held in the University of Tartu, Estonia during 19-22 July 2022 (Poster presentation).
  • The Early Career Workshop of the UKRRC, held in the University of Nottingham, UK during 15-17 September 2021 (Oral presentation).
  • UK Rice Research Network Early Career Researcher meeting, held in the University of Sheffield, UK during 27-28 February 2020 (Poster + Oral presentation).
  • Postgraduate Research Conference held in the University of Aberdeen on 12 April 2019 (Poster presentation). 
  • Postgraduate Research Conference held in the University of Aberdeen on 21 May 2020 (Oral presentation). 
  • Workshop on "Maximising your impact: training for development" held in Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, London, UK during 15-17 March 2019 (Poster presentation).
  • British Mycological Society Annual Scientific Meeting held on 17-19 September 2019 in Aberdeen, AB21 9FX, UK (Poster presentation).
  • SBS Postgraduate Research Workshop, held in Cromarty, UK during 3-5 December 2018 (Oral presentation).
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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
Md. Nurul Hossain gold medal Bangladesh Agricultural University for outstanding performance in obtaining graduation degree among all the faculties 2010
Fellowship National Science and Information & Technology, Bangladesh For research student followed by M.S degree 2011
Commonwealth Scholarship for Doctoral Degree Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Fully funded scholarship for securing PhD degree in the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom 2017
University Gold Medal Bangladesh Agricultural University For securing (A+) CGPA 4.00 out of 4.00 in Master of Science (M.S.) in Agricultural Chemistry 2016
University Grant Commission (UGC) Award University Grant Commission (UGC), Bangladesh for outstanding result in L1 to L3 in graduation degree level 2009
Professor Karim Memorial Trust Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Recognition of securing highest marks of Graduation Degree in Deptt. of Agril. Chemistry 2013
Membership Type Organization
Life Member Seed Science Society of Bangladesh
Member British Mycological Society, UK
Member Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh
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