Prof. Dr. Md. Salahuddin M. Chowdhury

Dean, Post Graduate Studies,

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University(SAU), Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207

Prof.Dr.Md. Salahuddin M. Chowdhury
Dean, Post Graduate Studies
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University(SAU), Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207

Professor (Grade-I)

Department of Plant Pathology,
Faculty of Agriculture,

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Contact Address: Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,, Dhaka -1207. E mail: smc_1968@yahoo.com . Mobile: 01713382588

TEACHING & EXPERIENCES

More than 25years of teaching and research experiences. Accomplishing research activities on different aspect of life sciences especially on plant health related issues. Additionally, a number of national and international donor funded evaluative researches have conducted

EDUCATION :

  • Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), 2009
  • MS in Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), 2000
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons.), Bangladesh Agricultural University 1990 (held in 1994)
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BanglaMother TongueExcellentExcellent
  • General Secretary, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Phytopathological Society (BPS), 2023 – to date
  • Join Secretary, Executive Committee, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association, 2022 – to date
  • Vice President – I, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Phytopathological Society (BPS), 2018 – 2023
  • Syndicate Member, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2011-2012
  • Member, Disciplinary Committee, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, 2011-2014
  • General Secretary, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Teachers’ Association (SAUTA), 2010-2011
  • Member, Executive Committee, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Teachers’ Association (SAUTA), 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2011-2012
  • Joint Secretary – I, Executive Committee, Bangladesh Phytopathological Society (BPS), 2005 –2018
  • Member, Academic Council, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)
  • Member, Dean Executive Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, SAU, 2004-2007
  • Life Member, Bangladesh Phychopathological Society
  • Life Member, Seed Science Society of Bangladesh
  • Life Member, Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh (KIB)
  • Life Member, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association
  • Social Welfare Secretary, Executive Committee, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Alumni Association, 2010-12 and 2012-2014
ABROAD
  • Workshop on “Citrus Diseases” organized by South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China. 03 -04 October 2008.
  • Training on “Local Area Networking at Institutional Level” organized through project of World Bank and University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project. Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, China. 03-16 October 2011.
HOME
  • Workshop on “Validation of Quarantine Laboratory Manual ” organized by Quarantine services strengthening project, Plant Protection Wing, DAE, Bangladesh, held on 11-13 February, 2014.
  • Progress review Workshop of “SPGR sub-projects under crops” organized by PIU, National Agricultural Technology Project: Phase – I, Bangladesh Agricultural Research council (BARC), Bangladesh, held on 3 – 5 June, 2013.
  • Training on, “Implementation Procedure of SPGR sub-project” organized by PIU, National Agricultural Technology Project: Phase –I, Bangladesh Agricultural Research council (BARC), Bangladesh, held on 9-11 March, 2010.
  • Workshop on “Inception/ Implementation Progress Review on Grants under SPGR” organized by PIU, National Agricultural Technology Project: Phase – I, Bangladesh Agricultural Research council (BARC), Bangladesh, held on 8 August, 2010.
  • Follow up Review Workshop on “SPGR sub-projects under crops” organized by PIU, National Agricultural Technology Project: Phase – I, Bangladesh Agricultural Research council (BARC), Bangladesh, held on 29 November, 2010.
  • Daylong Workshop on “Seed borne diseases of Jute and their management” organized by Plant Pathology Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institue (BJRI), held on July, 2011
  • Workshop on “Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project” Jointly organized by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project held at BUET Auditorium on May, 2011
  • Annual Workshops on “SPGR sub-projects under crops” organized by PIU, National Agricultural Technology Project: Phase – I, Bangladesh Agricultural Research council (BARC), Bangladesh, held on 9 – 10 August, 2011.
  • Daylong Workshop on “Plant Pathological Research at BARI: Progress, Challenges and Future Strategies” organized by Division of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur held on 07 July, 2012
  • Training course on “Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) of Maize” organized by Eusuf and Associates and Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Ministry of Agriculture, Dhaka, Bangladesh held in January 2012
  • Training course on “Climate Change and Adaptation”, jointly organized by Can Tho University (Vietnam), Independent University (Bangladesh) and Middlesex University (UK) held on 3 – 4 June, 2009
  • Workshop on, “National IPM Policy Development” organized by Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Dhaka, Bangladesh held in 2000
  • Training-Workshop on “Procurement, Financial Management and Monitoring & Evaluation” organized by PIU, SPGR, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) on 16-19 April, 2011
  • National Workshop on, “The Project and Research Information Systems Module (RWC-PRISM)” organized by Rice-Wheat Consortium and CIMMYT Bangladesh at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Bangladesh on 4-5 July 2004.
  • Course on, “Foundation/Induction Training” for two months organized by Training and Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh held on May-June 1998
  • Training on “Small Agricultural Business Development under Crop Diversification Project” organized by Training Wing, Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), MoA , Bangladesh with the help of Canadian Government held in 1995.
  • Computer diploma Course on, “Windows, Microsoft Word and Lotues 123” for six months duration Computer Systems and Management, Mirpur, Dhaka  held on January to June 1994 .

 

  • Date of Birth : 23/04/1968
  • Nationality : Bangladeshi
  • Phone # 01713382588
  • E-mail: smc_1968@yahoo.com
EmployerPosition heldPeriod
Bangladesh Agricultural University,DhakaProfessor, Department Plant Pathology, under the Faculty of Agriculture2011 May to till date
Ministry of Science and Technology, Peoples Republic of BangladeshPrincipal Investigator, Improving drought and blast disease tolerance in Rice through Trehalose-mediated growth enhancementNov.2022 to date
BAS-USDAPrincipal Investigator, Molecular detection of Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) race(s)/ Phyllotype causing brown rot of potatoApril 2017 to Jun 2020
University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of BangladeshSub-Project Manager (SPM), Development of ICT-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management System for Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural UniversityJul 2014 to Jun 2016

SGS China Ltd through SGS Bangladesh Ltd

Trial Consultant, Efficacy trial of SCA-1201 50 g/l S C formulation on rice stem borer, rice leaf roller and plant hopper for safety of riceNov.12 to May 2013

University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh

Alternate Sub-Project Manager (ASPM), Development of Internet Facilities at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University CampusJan 2011 to Mar 2013
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of BangladeshCo-Investigator–I, Surveillance of seedling diseases of some important fruit spices in Bangladesh with molecular characterization of pathogens and eco-friendly model development for their managementMay 2010 to Feb.2013
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), GoBPlant Pathology Specialist, Pest Risk Analysis of Maize in Bangladeshjan 2012 to Jun 2012

University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Ministry of Education

Project Director, Status of post harvest diseases of selected fruits imported from different parts of the country in the wholesale market of Dhaka.Jul 2010 to Jun 2011
Ministry of Science and Technology, Peoples Republic of BangladeshPrincipal Investigator, Status of post harvest diseases of selected fruits imported from different parts of the country in the wholesale market of Dhaka.Jul 2009 to Jun 2010
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Principal Investigator, Effect of seed treatment on the control of seed borne Alternaria Leaf Blight of Mustard

Jul 2008 to Jun 2009

Ministry of Science and Technology, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh

Co- Investigator, Study on the transmission of Bipolaris sorokiniana wheat leaf pathogen from seed to plant to seed

Jul 2008 to Jun 2009

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology under the Faculty of AgricultureMay 2007 to May 2011

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Program Coordinator, Survey on the status of seed and seedling trade and diseases of fruit species in BangladeshMarch 2005 to Feb. 2008
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, BangladeshAssociate Director (Outreach Program), Outreach programs conducted by the faculty members of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural UniversityMarch 2004 to Oct.2004

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology under the Faculty of AgricultureSept.2001 to May 2007

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Lecturer, Department of Plant Pathology under the Faculty of Agriculture

May 1996 to Sept.2001
   
Work Undertaken that best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned :