Profile

Academic Degrees and Qualification

• 2013-2016 - PhD in Entomology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU), Gazipur
• 2001- 2002 - MS in Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh
• 1993- 1996 - B. Sc. Ag. (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural Institute (BAI), Sher-e Bangla Nagor, Dhaka

Positions and Affiliations

• June, 2002 to July, 2004: Research Associate (Entomologist), Division of Entomology, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI),
• February 27, 2017 to till date: Associate Professor, Department of Entomology. Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
• July, 2005 to August, 2010: Executive and Senior Executive of different agro based (Pesticides) private organizations.
• August 24, 2010 to February 26, 2017: Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology. Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
• June, 2002 to July, 2004: Research Associate (Entomologist), Division of Entomology, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Joydebpur, Gazipur, under the project Poverty Elimination through Rice Research Assistance (PETRRA).
• February 16, 2010 to August 23, 2010: Guest Speaker, Department of Entomology. Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.

Other Academic, Administrative and Scientific Research Involvements

• 15/01/2019 --(current)---Officer in Charge, Guest House, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
• 21/11/2017 --(current)---Chairman, Department of Entomology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
• April/2013 to November/2013: Assistant Hall provost, Abdus Samad Azad Hall, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
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Awards and Scholarships

• National science and technology (NST) fellowship, 2014-15 and 2015-16. Awarded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Professional Memberships

• Life Member (LM - 217), Bangladesh Entomological Society (BES).
• Life Member (19-96-10450), Bangladesh Krishibeed (Agriculturist) Institution.

Attended Conferences and Workshops

• Attend day long planning workshop organized by Total Agri Care Concern Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata, India. November 11, 2006.
• Training of Trainer (TOT) on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA in Comilla, from August 21-27, 2003.
• Attend day long Training workshop on Teaching Methodologies, Learning Assessment, Role and Responsibility & Ethical Principles of the University Teachers organized by Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100. May 20, 2017.
• Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Sulphur Mills Ltd. & Devidayal (Sales) Ltd., Mumbai, India, April 11-12, 2009.
• Training on Computer Microsoft Excel Program organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA at BRRI head office in Gazipur, January 4 & 5, 2003.
• Attend Rodent Management Workshop organized by NRI, CSIRO, BRRI & AID-Comilla. July 24, 2003.
• Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Mani Agrochemical, Tamilnadu, Chennai, India. October 28-29, 2006.
• Attend two days long planning workshop organized by American Soybean Association (ASA) & Guru Nanak Engineering Works Co., New Delhi, India. November 8-9, 2006.
• Training on Insect Specimen Identification organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA at BRRI head office in Gazipur, December 17& 18, 2003.
• Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Agro Dragon Co., Ltd. & Sinochem Group. Shanghai, China. April 6-7, 2010.
• Attend day long planning workshop organized by Shenzhen Shu Hang Ind. Dev. Co., Ltd. Shenzhen, China. March 18, 2008.
• Training on Leaf Color Chart (LCC) organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA in Rangpur, January 15 & 16, 2003.
• TRAINING RECEIVED:
• Training on Participatory Reelection and Action (PRA) organized by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA during September 15-21, 2002 at Comilla facilitated by PRA Promoter Society.
• Attend three days long planning workshop organized by Coromondel Fertilizers Ltd., Nagarjuna Agrichem Ltd., & Pradham Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India. November 4-6, 2006.
• Training on Computer fundamentals and Microsoft Word, course conducted by Graduate Training Institute (GTI) in Mymensingh from April 27 –May 28, 2002.
• Successfully completed the Success Case Replication (SCR) training course, conducted by LITE, a sub project of PETRRA, facilitated By Mr. Jan B. Orsini, SCR Expert, from June 29- July 06, 2003.
• Attend China International Agrochemical & Crop protection Exhibition organized by Ufi, CCPIT, Shanghai, China. March 12-14, 2008.
• Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Hefei City, Anhui Province, P. R. China. April 8-9, 2010. Attend day long planning workshop organized by Mahamaya Enterprise, Kolkata, India. April 14, 2009.
• Training on Teaching Methods and Techniques, course conducted by Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100 from 30 June -2 July, 2011.
• Attend two days long planning workshop organized by Ficom Organics Ltd., & United Phosphorus Ltd., Mumbai, India, November 1-2, 2006.

Mentorship and Supervisory Work (MS)

• Swarnali Sinha; Research Title: : Abundance and diversity of invertebrates on bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) at in Sylhet region
• Md. Simon Islam; Research Title: Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.) by some selective bio-rational insecticides
• Ayesha Siddika Tanni; Research Title: Screening of okra genotypes against insect pest complex in Sylhet district
• Ahasan Ullah Khan; Research Title: Seasonal abundance of insect pest complex and varietal performance of country bean in Sylhet Sadar
• Co-supervisor:
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Language

• PRESENT RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Choudhury Monjil, Chowabohor, Boteshor, Jalalabad cantonment area, Sylhet, Bangladesh
• Hindi------Slight
• PRESENT MAIL ADDRESS: Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agriculture University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh.
• Bengali---- Native
• PERMANENT ADDRESS: 1/1A, Livestock Hospital Road, House # 37, Ward # 03, Gaibandha Sader, Gaibandha-5700.
• Arabic-----Slight
• English-----Excellent