{"id":8,"date":"2016-03-01T07:30:36","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T07:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bsmrau.edu.bd\/enamul\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-04-14T05:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:54:11","slug":"profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/mannanagr\/","title":{"rendered":"Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr. M. A. Mannan<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Professor<\/span><\/h4>\n

Department of Agronomy<\/span><\/h4>\n

Faculty of Agriculture<\/span><\/h4>\n

Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706,\u00a0Bangladesh<\/span><\/h4>\n

Cell: +88-01712085767; +88-01816020290<\/span><\/h4>\n

E-mail: mannanagr@gau.edu.bd; <\/a><\/span>mannanbsmrau@yahoo.com<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Web: https:\/\/gau.edu.bd\/mannanagr<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Google Scholar: https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=cR49X-oAAAAJ&hl=en<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Research Gate: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile.ProfileStatsImprovementSuggestions.html<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

ORCID ID: https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1172-0703\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

Scopus ID: 58518571700<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Life Sketch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Md. A. Mannan is a distinguished Bangladeshi academic and researcher in the field of agronomy, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, and a member of the Resource Pool at the Institute of Climate Change and Environment, Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangladesh. Born on December 1, 1968, in Fulbaria, Mymensingh, he has dedicated his career to advancing agricultural science, particularly in oilseed crop research.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Mannan is widely recognized as the first Ph.D. holder in soybean crop research in Bangladesh. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to crop improvement by developing six high-yielding soybean varieties, including stress-tolerant types suitable for salinity, waterlogging, and drought-prone environments. His academic journey also includes a postdoctoral degree from Shenyang Agricultural University, China, where he specialized in safe grain production.<\/span><\/p>\n

With extensive experience in research and academia, Dr. Mannan has published a substantial body of scholarly work, including a monograph, several book chapters, and numerous research articles in reputed international journals. He has successfully led and collaborated on multidisciplinary research projects funded by national and international organizations. His professional engagements extend to editorial responsibilities, peer review activities, and active participation in various scientific societies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Mannan\u2019s research focuses on crop adaptation to environmental stresses, climate change impacts on agriculture, and sustainable management practices. His work aims to enhance crop productivity and resilience, ultimately improving the livelihoods of farming communities in Bangladesh and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Qualifications<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • First Ph.D. holder in soybean crop research in Bangladesh with specialization in crop growth and physiological responses under stress conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Developer of six high-yielding soybean varieties: BU Soybean 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and GAU Soybean 6, including salt-, waterlogging, and drought-tolerant varieties.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Postdoctoral research experience from Shenyang Agricultural University, China, in \u201cSafe Grain Production.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Author of 80+ peer-reviewed journal articles, one monograph, and multiple book chapters.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Proven leadership in multidisciplinary research projects funded by organizations such as USDA, KGF, HEQEP, UGC, and various government bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Strong international collaboration experience with institutions and organizations in the USA and Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Expertise in abiotic stress physiology, crop\u2013environment interaction, and climate-resilient agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Active contributor to academic communities as journal reviewer, editorial board member, and professional society member.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Research focus on sustainable agricultural practices, including biochar, nano-fertilizers, and seaweed extract applications.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dedicated to improving crop productivity, resource-use efficiency, and farmers\u2019 livelihoods through innovative research.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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