Prof. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman is a nationally and internationally recognized soil scientist with a career spanning over three decades. Currently he is serving as a Professor at the Department of Soil Science, and Director of the Institute of Climate Change and Environment (ICCE), Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU), Bangladesh. He has significantly contributed to advancing knowledge in reactive nitrogen (Nr), soil fertility, nutrient management, greenhouse gas emission, carbon sequestration, and climate-smart agriculture.
Prof. Rahman holds a PhD and MS in Soil Fertility and Agricultural Systems, respectively from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and a BSc in Agriculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University. His research portfolio includes over 134 peer-reviewed journal articles, 13 book chapters, and one edited book on topics ranging from reactive nitrogen and organic waste recycling to greenhouse gas emission, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and sustainable land management. He is the Bangladesh Country Lead for the GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub (2019–2024), and has served as Co-Investigator for the INMS (International Nitrogen Management System) project under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Deputy Coordinator, Modeling Climate Change Impact on Bangladesh Agriculture, funded by Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF). Prof. Rahman is also the national focal point for USAID-IFDC’s Feed the Future Bangladesh Climate Smart Agriculture initiative and serves in various expert roles in FAO and KGF supported programs.
He has actively participated in research, conferences, and educational missions across the world. His collaborative research and capacity-building efforts span across continents, with professional engagements in the UK, Canada, Denmark, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and beyond. He regularly contributes to international scientific forums and has built cross-border partnerships to promote sustainable soil and environmental stewardship. Prof. Rahman is also an editorial board member and reviewer for several national and international journals, and actively mentoring students and young researchers. His work continues to influence agricultural policy and practice, particularly in the context of climate change, food security, agriculture and environmental sustainability.
Recently, Prof. Rahman has been awarded Distinguished AIT Alumni Award 2025 (Category: Academic and Research Excellence) of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok.
Educational Qualifications
Doctor of Technical Science from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand in May 2006. Major area – Soil Fertility
Master of Science from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand in December 2000. Major area – Agricultural Systems with a GPA 3.95 out of 4.00
Postgraduate Technological Studies (PTS) at Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece in April 2000
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in 1993 – 1st Class
Higher Secondary Certificate in 1985 (Dhaka Board) – 1st Division
Secondary School Certificate in 1983 (Dhaka Board) – 1st Division