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mmhasan@ru.ac.bd , mahmudul742001@yahoo.com , mahmodolhasan555@yahoo.com

Department of Agronomy and Agricultural, University of Rajshahi,


DR. MD. MAHMODOL HASAN
PROFESSOR
Agronomy & Agricultural Extension

Education Summary  
MS (BAU), PhD (Raj), Post-doc (HZAU, China),
Research Interest  
Plant Pathology (Plant protection) , Agronomy, Molecular biology
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(PhD)		 Rajshahi University 2009
Masters
(MS in Plant Pathology)		 Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2000
Bachelor/Honors
(B.Sc. Ag.)		 Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensigh 1994

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2013-12-24 to Agronomy & Agricultural Extension PROFESSOR
2009-09-16 to 2013-12-23 Agronomy & Agricultural Extension Associate Professor
2004-09-13 to 2009-09-15 Agronomy & Agricultural Extension ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2001-09-13 to 2004-09-12 Agronomy & Agricultural Extension LECTURER

Experience in other Organization/Institute

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Book Chapter

1. Islam, S. M. S., Hossain, Hasan, M., Itoh, K and N. Tuteja. "Application of Trichoderma spp. as biostimulants to improve soil fertility for enhancing crop yield in wheat and other crops. Biostimulants in Alleviation of Metal Toxicity in Plants" Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier. PP.177-206.

Published: December 2023

Journal

1. Kamuruzzaman, M., Rees, R. M., Islam, M.T., Drewer, J., Sutton, M., Bhatia, A., Bealey, W. J. and M. M. Hasan "Improvement of Physical and Chemical Properties of Calcareous Dark Gray Soil Under Different Nitrogenous Fertilizer Management Practices in Wetland Rice Cultivation" Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2024.2440068

Published: December 2024
2. Islam, M.T., Iqbal, T., Nayak, D., Smith, J. and M. M. Hasan. "Qualitative Analysis of nitrogen Flows within Farms in Darusa, Bangladesh." Sustainability, 16, 8226. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16188226

Published: August 2024
3. Kamuruzzaman, M., Rees, R.M., Islam, M.T., Drewer, J., Sutton, M., Bhatia, A., Bealey,W. J. and M. M. Hasan. "Improving Nitrogen Fertilizer Management for Yield and N Use Efficiency in Wetland Rice Cultivation in Bangladesh." Agronomy, 14, 2758. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14122758

Published: July 2024
4. Hossain, M.A., Islam, S.M.S. and M.M. Hasan "Changes in Soil Properties with Combined Use of Probiotic Cultures and Organic Farming Practices in Degraded Soils of Bangladesh." Sustainability, 15, 4430. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su15054430.

Published: July 2023
5. Hasan, M. M., Hossain, M. and D. Jiang. "New endophytic strains of Trichoderma promote growth and reduce clubroot severity of rapeseed (Brassica napus)" PLoS ONE, 18(10): e0287899. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287899.

Published: April 2023
6. Aktar, A., Sarmin, S., Irin, U. A., Rashid, M. M., Hasan, M. M. and Talukder, M. R. "Plasma activated water: implication as fungicide, growth and yield stimulator of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)" Plasma Medicine 11(1):31-46. 10.1615/PlasmaMed.2021038184.

Published: July 2021
7. Hossain, M. A., Islam, S. M. S. and M. M. Hasan "Sustainability of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield and improvement of seed quality through probiotic and organic soil amendment" Bangladesh Agron. J. 2021, 24(1): 1-11. DOI:10.3329/baj.v24i1.55541

Published: June 2021
8. Hossain, M. A., Hasan, M. M., Hossain, M. B. and S. M. S. Islam. "Effect of probiotic and organic fertilizers as soil amendments on growth and yield of wheat" Applied Biological Research, 23 (2):157-164. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-4517.2021.00021.5

Published: May 2021
9. Hasan M M*, Talukder M R, Hossain M B and Roy H. "Antifungal effect of glow discharge plasma and plasma activated water against brown spot disease of rice" Fundamental and Applied Agriculture, 6(2):107-118. doi: 10.5455/faa.84169.

Published: March 2021
10. Khatun S, Aktar A, Sarmin S. and Hasan M.M. "Improvement of growth performance and management of foot and root rot disease of lentil with Trichoderma sp. and Rhizobium sp." Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture and Life Science, 01(2): 1-9.

Published: December 2020
11. Hasan, M.M*., Talukder, M.R., Hossain, M.B., Roy, H. and Rai, P. "Management of blast of rice through decontamination of seeds with glow discharge plasma and plasma activated water." Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture and Life Science, 01(2): 29-37

Published: June 2020
12. Billah, M., Sajib, S. A., Roy, N. C., Rashid, M. M., Reza, M. A., Hasan, M. M. and Talukder, M. R. "Effects of DBD air plasma treatment on the enhancement of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) seed germination and growth." Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abb.2020.108253.

Published: June 2020
13. slam S., Omar, F. B., Shajib, S., Roy, N. C., Reza, A., Hasan, M.M., Talukder, M. R. and Kabir, A. H. "Effect of LPDBD plasma and plasma activated water on germination and growth (Brassica napus)" Gesunde Pflanzen. Springer –Verlag GmbH Deutschland, ein Teli von Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-019-00463-9.

Published: June 2019
14. Roy, N. C., Hasan, M. M., Kabir, A. H., Reza, M. A., Talukder, M. R. and Chowdhury, A. N. "Atmospheric pressure gliding arc discharge plasma treatments for improving germination, growth and yield of wheat." Plasma Sci. Technol. 20:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-6272/aac647

Published: December 2018
15. Roy, N. C., Hasan, M. M., Talukder, M. R., Hossain, M. D. and Chowdhury, A. N "Prospective Applications of Low Frequency Glow Discharge Plasmas on Enhanced Germination, Growth and Yield of Wheat." Plasma Chem Plasma Process. DOI : 10.1007/s11090-017-9855-1

Published: June 2017
16. Hossain, M. B., Hasan, M. M., Sultana, R. and Bari, A. K. M. "Growth and yield response of chickpea to different levels of boron and zinc." J. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture. 1(2):82-86.

Published: January 2016
17. Hossain, M. B., Begum, M. Z. F., Alam, M. S., Hasan, M. M. and Amin, M. R. "Growth, Yield and yield components of lentil as influenced by irrigation and weeding regime" J. Environ. Sci & Natural Resource, 7(2):155-161.

Published: July 2014
18. Hasan, M. M. "Antifungal Activities of Plant Extracts Against Seedborne Fungi of Wheat." Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 11(1):013-020.

Published: July 2013
19. Hasan, M. M. "Biological control of wheat diseases caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana, Fusarium graminearum and Aspergillus flavus with antagonist’s of Trichoderma spp." Persian Gulf Crop Protection, 2(2): 61-69. Available online on: www.cropprotection.ir

Published: June 2013
20. Hannan, M. A., Hasan, M. M. and Hossain "Impact of Dual Inoculations with Rhizobium and Trichoderma on Root Rot Disease and Plant Growth Parameters of Grasspea under Field Conditions." Persian Gulf Crop Protection. Persian Gulf Crop Protection. 2(1): 1-9. http://www.cropprotection.ir/files_si...

Published: June 2013
21. Hasan, M. M., Rahman, S. M. E. and Deog-Hwan Oh "Antagonistic potentiality of Trichoderma harzianum on seedborne fungal pathogens of winter wheat cv. protiva both in in-vitro and in-vivo conditions." Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 22 (5): 585-595. http://dx.doi.org/10.4014/jmb.1107.07063

Published: December 2012
22. Hasan, M. M., Rahman, S. M. E. and Deog-Hwan Oh "Antagonistic potentiality of Trichoderma harzianum on seedborne fungal pathogens of winter wheat cv. protiva both in in-vitro and in-vivo conditions." Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 22 (5): 585-595. http://dx.doi.org/10.4014/jmb.1107.07063

Published: December 2012
23. Hannan, M. A., Hasan, M. M., Hossain, I., Rahman, S. M. E. and Deog-Hwan Oh "Integrated management of foot rot of lentil using biocontrol agents under field condition." Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 22(7):883-888. http://dx.doi.org/10.4014/jmb.1201.01008 .

Published: June 2012
24. Sultana, S., Hasan, M. M., Khatun, H. A. and Khatun, M. M. "Impact of moisture level and seed rate on yield variability of barley grown in Rajshahi region" Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 10(2): 069-072.

Published: June 2012
25. Khatun, H. A., Hasan, M. M., Sultana, S., Khatun, M., Rahman, S. M. E. and Deog-Hwan Oh "Effect of Irrigation and nitrogen level on growth and yield of maize." Biological and Biomedical Reports, 2(2) :87-93.

Published: June 2012
26. Khatun, H. A., Hasan, M. M., Sultana, S., Khatun, M., Rahman, S. M. E. and Deog-Hwan Oh "Effect of Irrigation and nitrogen level on growth and yield of maize." Biological and Biomedical Reports, 2(2) :87-93.

Published: June 2012
27. Hannan, M. A., Hasan, M. M., Hossain, I., Rahman, S. M. E., Myoung-Su Park and Deog-Hwan Oh "Integrated Management of Foot Rot Disease of Chickpea under Field Condition." J. Agr. Sci. Chungbuk Nat’l Univ. 27(4), 215-220.

Published: December 2011
28. Hasan, M. M., Shahidul Alam, Rahman, S. M. E., Myoung-Su Park and Deog-Hwan Oh "Effect of Plant Extracts on Germination, Seedling Disease Incidence and Leaf Blight Severity of Wheat cv. Protiva in-vitro and in-vivo." J. Agr. Sci. Chungbuk Nat’l Univ. 27(4), 203-208.

Published: March 2011
29. Khatun, M. J., Alim, M. A., Hasan, M. M., Kabiraj, U. K. and Islam, M. M. "Effect of row spacing and potassium levels on yield and quality of soybean seed." Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 8(1): 099-102.

Published: June 2010
30. Jahan, S. A., Alim, M. A., Hasan, M. M., Kabiraj, U. K. and Hossain, M. B. "Effect of potassium levels on the growth, yield and yield attributes of lentil." Intl. J. Sustain. Crop Prod. 4(6):1-6.

Published: May 2009
31. Hasan, M. M., Iqbal, M. A. and Hossain, M. B. "Effect of spacing and number of seedlings per hill on yield and yield components of transplant Aman rice." Int. J. BioRes. 3(5): 26-30.

Published: July 2007
32. Hasan, M. M. and Alam "Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum treated seeds on field emergence, leaf blight severity and yield of wheat cv. Gourab and Shourav under field condition" Intl. BioRes. 3(6): 24-30.

Published: April 2007
33. Razia, S., M.R. Rahman and M.M. Hasan. "In vitro Effect of Fungicides, Leaf Extracts and Antagonist on Mycelial Growth of Colletotrichum musae causing Antrhacnose of Banana." J. Bangladesh Soc. Agril. Sci. Technol. 3 (3&4):197-200.

Published: June 2006
34. Alam Z., Hasan, M. M. and Hossain, I. "Effect of Some Crude Plant Extraction on Okra Mosaic under Field Condition" Bangladesh J. Crop Sci. 16(2):277-283.

Published: August 2005
35. Chowdhury, S. P., Hasan, M. M., Alam, S., Chowdhury, A. N. and Alam, M. S. "Biocontrol of Seed-borne Fungi in Relation to Plant Growth Characters and Yield of Pulse." Bangladesh J. Crop Sci. 16(2):189-196.

Published: July 2005
36. Khokon, M. A. R., Hasan, M. M. and Maung, Z. T "Effect of fertilizer rate and application time on the performance of some taro (Colocasia esculenta L. schoot) germplasms against leaf blight disease caused by phytophthora colocasiae under natural condition" Bangladesh J. Crop sci. 16 (2): 207-212.

Published: July 2005
37. Chowdhury, S. P., Hasan, M. M., Alam, S., Naher, A. and M. S. Alam. "Effect of Plant Extracts on Seed-borne Fungi of Lentil (Lens esculentus Moench)." Bangladesh J. Crop Sci. 16(2):197-205.

Published: June 2005
38. Nargis, A., Ahmad, M. U. and Hasan, M. M. "Effect of Extract of Marigold and Furadan 3G on Root-knot of Brinjal." J. Bangladesh Soc. Agril. Sci. Technol. 2(1&2): 89-93.

Published: June 2005
39. Akhter, N., Chowdhury, A. N., Alam, S., Hasan, M. M. and Alam, M. S. "Effect of Plant Extracts and Fungicides on Leaf Spot and Yield of Wheat Variety Akber" Bangladesh J. of Seed Sci. &Tech. 9 (1&2): 87-91.

Published: June 2005
40. Hasan, M. M., Chowdhury, S. P., Alam, S., Hossain, B. and M. S. Alam "Antifungal Effect of Plant Extracts on Seed-borne Fungi of Wheat Seeds Regarding Seed Germination, Seedling Health and Vigour Index." Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 8(9): 1284-1289.

Published: March 2005
41. Akhter, N., Islam, M. R., Alam. S., Hasan, M. M. and Alam, M. S. "Effect of Plant Extacts and Fungicides on Leaf Spot and Yield of Wheat cv. Sonalika and Shatabdi." Bangladesh J. of Seed Sci. &Tech. 9 (1&2): 55-59.

Published: March 2005
42. Hasan, M. M., Chowdhury, S. P., Alam, S., Hossain, I. and Alam, M. S. "Effect of Plant extracts on germination, Field Emergence and Seedling Disease of Wheat Var. Gourab." Bangladesh J. of Seed Sci. &Tech. 8(1&2): 79-83.

Published: March 2004
43. Hasan, M. M., Hossain, I. and Fakir, G. A "Seed Cleaning and Washing on Grain Quality of Rice." J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 1(1): 37-48.

Published: July 2003
44. Hossain, M. M., Khokon, M. A. R., Hasan, M. M. and Islam, M. M. "Seed-borne microflora of cotton and alternative control approaches" Bangladesh J. Agri. 27& 28: 33-41.

Published: March 2003
45. Hasan, M. M., Hossain, I. and Fakir, G.A. "Effect of Seed cleaning and washing on Fungal Diseases and Yield of Rice BR 11 (Mukta)" Bangladesh J. of Seed Sci. &Tech. (1&2): 1-7.

Published: July 2002
46. Hasan, M. M., Hossain, I. and Fakir, G. A. "Effect of seed cleaning and washing on germination and seedling disease of rice BR11 (Mukta)." Bangladesh J. of Seed Sci. &Tech. 5(1&2): 1-6.

Published: June 2001
47. Hasan, M. M., Hossain, I. and Fakir, G. A "Effect of seed cleaning and washing on germination and seedling disease of rice BR11 (Mukta)" Bangladesh J. of Seed Sci. & Tech. 5 (1&2): 1-6.

Published: March 2000

Seminar / Symposium / workshop attended

1. Hasan, M M. and Hossain, M. M. 2023. "Rice Production in Bangladesh and Food Security: Challenges and Implications from Agronomical Perspectives,Taking a Sustainable Development Perspective to Address Global Hunger Crisis." Shiology Study-The 4th World Shiology Forum. PP. 90-110. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384355962

Published: October 2023

Plant Pathology, Seed technology, Seed testing and Quality control

Mycology, Phytobacteriology, Plant Nematology, Plant Virology, Phytopathological Research Methodology,Epidemiology and Plant Disease dynamics,Seed Pathology, Plant Disease Management, Clinical Plant Pathology,Molecular Biology and Plan Microbe Interaction

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Profile: Dr. Md. Mahmodol Hasan

Personal / Institutional Information

  • Full Name: Dr. Md. Mahmodol Hasan
  • Date of Birth: 1 February 1974
  • Nationality: Bangladeshi (By Birth)
  • Current Position: Professor
  • Institution: Department of Agronomy & Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
  • Phone (Mobile): +8801739824746
  • Telephone (Office): +88-0721-711116
  • Email: mmhasan@ru.ac.bd

Education

PGT in Agricultural Project Management – Kothari Agricultural Management Centre, Tamil Nadu, India (2015)

Post-Doctorate – Huazhong Agricultural University, China (2014)

Ph.D. in  Plant Pathology– University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2009)

M.S. in Agriculture (Plant Pathology) – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2000)

B.Sc. in Agriculture – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (1994)


Professional Profile:

Professional Experience

Professor: University of Rajshahi (2013–Present)

Associate Professor: University of Rajshahi (2009–2013)

Assistant Professor: University of Rajshahi (2004–2009)

Lecturer:  University of Rajshahi (2001–2004)

Research Associate: Seed Pathology Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh(2000-2001)


Dr. Md. Mahmodol Hasan is a distinguished Professor of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, with over 24 years of teaching and research experience. His career has been dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, improving crop production systems, and addressing the dual challenges of global food security and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Hasan’s research focuses on sustainable crop production systems, nitrogen fertilizer management, resource use efficiency, and environmentally sound rice cultivation practices. He has played a leading role in numerous national and international research initiatives, including as Co-Principal Investigator of the UKRI-GCRF funded South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH), contributing to innovations in nitrogen use efficiency, profitability, and yield improvement. He has successfully completed many research projects. He has more than 50 publications in reputed national and international journals, Dr. Hasan is widely recognized for his ability to integrate scientific research with practical applications in farming. His work has contributed to policy dialogues, sustainable development initiatives, and collaborative projects across South Asia.

A dedicated academic, he has supervised 30+ M.S. students and 4+ Ph.D. candidates, while nurturing the next generation of agricultural scientists. He continues to actively collaborate with global partners to promote sustainable food systems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Teaching Areas:

Undergraduate: Plant Pathology, Agronomy

Graduate:  Molecular Plant Pathology, Disease Resistance in Plants, Mycology, Epidemiology and Plant Disease Dynamics, Soil Nutrition, Seed Technology, Seed Testing & Quality Control

Key Expertise: Agronomy, Soil Fertility, Plant Pathology, Seed Technology, Sustainable Agriculture

Research & Achievements

  • Publications: 50+ research papers in international and national journals, including Sustainability, PLoS ONE, Agronomy, and Communications in Soil Science & Plant Analysis and others.
  • Core Research Areas:
    • Nitrogen management in rice cultivation
    • Plasma technology applications in crop protection
    • Sustainable food production and food security
    • Biological control of plant diseases
  • International Conferences Attended:
    • 9th International Nitrogen Conference, India (2024)
    • South Asian Nitrogen Hub Annual Conferences (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, 2022–2023)
    • World Shiology Forum, China (2023)


Memberships & Professional Roles

  • Member, Bangladesh Society of Agronomy (since 2010)
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Society of Plant Pathology (since 2010)
  • Member, Bangladesh Botanical Society (since 2012)
  • Reviewer for: Frontiers, Plant Environment Development Journal, Persian Gulf Crop Protection, among others
  • Adviser, Rajshahi University Agricultural Club (RUAC)
  • Adviser, Agripulse data system

Fellowships & Awards


  • Dutch-Bangla Fellowship
  • National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship

Areas of Partnership Interest

Dr. Hasan welcomes opportunities for academic and research collaboration in the following areas:

  1. Data Sharing & Validation – Reviewing, verifying, and contributing agricultural and environmental data for Bangladesh and South Asia.
  2. Advisory Roles – Providing expert input on research design, reporting structures, and agronomic perspectives.
  3. Networking & Partnerships – Introducing and recommending potential collaborators across academia, policy, corporate, and development sectors.
  4. Policy & Development Insights – Highlighting agricultural and food security issues in Bangladesh, exploring innovative local solutions, and sharing policies that foster international cooperation.

Additional Notes

Dr. Hasan is committed to building strong international collaborations that advance sustainable agricultural systems, strengthen food security, and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through knowledge exchange and innovative research.


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