Dr. Mahmuda Akter
Associate Professor
Department of Soil Science
GAU, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
Mobile: +8801685267679
Email: mahmuda@gau.edu.bd
mahmuda.akter94@yahoo.com
Website: https://gau.edu.bd/mahmuda
Dr. Mahmuda Akter was born on 7 November 1991 in Charmaslanda village under Gafargaon Upazila of Mymensingh District, Bangladesh. She completed her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Chandana High School, Gazipur, in 2006, securing a GPA of 4.69 out of 5.00, and her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Altaf Golandaz Degree College, Mymensingh, in 2008, obtaining a GPA of 4.60 out of 5.00.
She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture from Gazipur Agricultural University in 2012 with a CGPA of 3.96 out of 4.00, ranking 3rd among 72 students. She subsequently completed her Master of Science (M.S.) in Soil Science from the same university in 2015 with a CGPA of 3.97 out of 4.00, securing 1st position in her class. In 2025, she obtained her Ph.D. degree from the same institution with a perfect CGPA of 4.00 out of 4.00.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Akter demonstrated outstanding merit and leadership. She received Primary and Junior Scholarships in 2000 and 2003, respectively, and was recognized during “Jatio Shikkha Soptaho” at both Upazila and District levels in 2003. She was awarded the National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh, for her M.S. research during 2014–2015. She also received a scholarship from the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh to support her Ph.D. studies.
Dr. Mahmuda Akter began her professional career in 2015 as a Scientific Officer at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute. joined the Department of Soil Science at Gazipur Agricultural University as an Assistant Professor in 2020 and was promoted to Associate Professor on 12 August 2025.In 2020, she joined the Department of Soil Science at Gazipur Agricultural University as an Assistant Professor. In recognition of her academic achievements, teaching excellence, and research contributions, she was promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Soil Science on 12 August 2025.
Her teaching, research, and scholarly activities focus on soil fertility management, sustainable agriculture, environmental quality, and climate-resilient agricultural production systems. She continues to contribute actively to research, education, and professional development in the field of soil science at both national and international levels.
She is a Life Member of the Soil Science Society of Bangladesh, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh, and the GAU Alumni Association.
Dr. Mahmuda Akter is committed to advancing agricultural research and higher education through innovative research, quality teaching, and active engagement with the scientific community.
