Dr. Md. Ariful Islam, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bangladesh
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Summary:
Dr. Md. Ariful Islam has made notable contributions to agricultural research, particularly in conservation agriculture, soil management, and plant health. His interdisciplinary expertise, significant research impact, and collaboration with international experts make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. However, enhancing leadership in funded projects, expanding international collaborations, and increasing policy engagement could further elevate his research profile.
🎓 Education
Dr. Md. Ariful Islam holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Murdoch University, Australia, specializing in conservation agriculture. His doctoral research focused on the effects of conservation agriculture on crops and soil in rice-based cropping systems in Bangladesh. He earned his Master of Science in Agronomy from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, where he studied the effects of variety and fertilizer management on wheat performance. His undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours), was also completed at Bangladesh Agricultural University, with coursework covering agronomy, soil science, horticulture, genetics, and agricultural economics.
💼Experience
Dr. Islam is currently a Senior Scientific Officer at the On-Farm Research Division of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) in Pabna, where he has been serving since June 2020. His role involves designing and executing research programs focusing on integrated plant nutrient management, cropping system improvements, and adaptive trials in drought-prone areas. Before this, he worked as a Scientific Officer at BARI’s Pulses Research Centre from 2007 to 2020, where he contributed to farmer-centered research, soil analysis, crop yield evaluation, and training programs for agricultural professionals and farmers.
🔬Research Focus
Dr. Islam’s research primarily revolves around conservation agriculture, soil fertility, nutrient management, and sustainable cropping systems in rice-based agriculture. His work aims to improve soil health, crop productivity, and farmer livelihoods through integrated and resource-efficient farming practices. His research has significantly contributed to understanding the effects of tillage and residue management on soil organic carbon sequestration, nitrogen cycling, and weed control.
Awards
Dr. Islam has received numerous awards for his contributions to conservation agriculture and agronomic research. In 2024, he was honored with the Best Scientist Award in the Mid-career Scientist category at BARI. He received multiple Best Paper Presentation Awards, including at the 21st Bangladesh Society of Agronomy Conference (2022) and international conferences such as the Smart Agriculture for Resource Conservation Conference (2021) and the 2nd Asian Web Conference on Managing Hill Resources (2021). Additionally, he was recognized for his research on conservation agriculture at the 2nd Conference on Conservation Agriculture for Smallholders (2017). He also received the ACIAR John Allwright Fellowship for his Ph.D. and travel grants for international conferences.
Skills
Dr. Md. Ariful Islam has extensive experience in scientific and experimental research, covering planning, design, execution, and reporting. His expertise includes conservation agriculture, soil fertility management, and integrated plant nutrient management. He is proficient in various analytical and statistical software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MSTAT, Statistix 10, STAR, R-program, and GenStat, which he applies in data analysis and research.
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Minimum tillage unpuddled transplanting: An alternative crop establishment strategy for rice in conservation agriculture cropping systems
- Authors: ME Haque, RW Bell, MA Islam, MA Rahman
- Journal: Field Crops Research
- Year: 2016
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Conservation agriculture for rice-based intensive cropping by smallholders in the eastern Gangetic plain
- Authors: RW Bell, ME Haque, M Jahiruddin, MM Rahman, M Begum, MAM Miah, …
- Journal: Agriculture
- Year: 2018
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Study of seed health, germination and seedling vigor of farmers produced rice seeds
- Authors: A Haque, MAH Akon, MA Islam, KM Khalequzzaman, MA Ali
- Journal: Not specified
- Year: 2007
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Soil nitrogen storage and availability to crops are increased by conservation agriculture practices in rice–based cropping systems in the Eastern Gangetic Plains
- Authors: MK Alam, RW Bell, ME Haque, MA Islam, MA Kader
- Journal: Field Crops Research
- Year: 2020
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Responses of rice to green manure and nitrogen fertilizer application
- Authors: MS Islam, NK Paul, MR Alam, MR Uddin, UK Sarker, MA Islam, SU Park
- Journal: OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences
- Year: 2015