Profile

Academic Degrees and Qualification

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), 2017; Thesis title: Drought Studies in Aromatic Rice
• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Biotechnology: Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), 2006; First class/Grade A (CGPA 3.953 out of 4); Thesis title:“Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers (RAPD) for genetic variation study among Tomato varieties”
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, B.Sc-Ag (Hons.): Bangladesh Agricultural University, 1996-2003; First class
• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC): Dhaka Board, 1998; First Division; Science Group; Marks in %: 70.7
• Secondary School Certificate (SSC): Dhaka Board, 1996; First Division ; Science Group; Marks in %: 81.3

Positions and Affiliations

• Designation: Professor, Duration: 15, Nov. 2020 to till date
• Designation: Associate professor, Duration: 12, Nov. 2017 to 14, Nov. 2020
• Designation: Assistant professor, Duration: 15, Nov. 2011 to 11, Nov. 2017
• Designation: Lecturer, Duration: 15, Nov. 2009 to 14 Nov. 2011, Organization: Dept. of Crop Botany & Tea Production Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh, Duties: Teaching, Research, & Agricultural Extension service

Other Academic, Administrative and Scientific Research Involvements

• Chairman, Department of Crop Botany and Tea Production Technology, SAU, 2018- 2020
• Convenor, Provost Council, SAU, Sylhet, 01, June, 2022 to 30 , March, 2023
• Provost, Suhashini Das Hall, 31, March, 2021 to 30, March 2023
• Assistant Proctor, Proctorial Body, Sylhet Agricultural University, March, 2017- March, 2019
• Member, Executive Committee, Faculty of Post Graduate Studies, SAU, 2018- 2020

Awards and Recognitions

• Scientist Ranking:
• AD scientific index ranking-2023
• AD scientific index ranking-2022
• As trainer : Title: Results writing of Thesis and scientific paper, Organizer:IQAC, SAU , Sylhet, Participants:Master's students of SAU (14, May 2019 )

Awards and Scholarships

• Banghobandhu Science & Technology fellowship (2013-2016)
• National Science and Technology Fellowship (2006)

Role as Reviewer

• Indian Journal of Agricultural Research
• Asian Journal of Crop Science
• Legume Research
• African Journal of Plant Science
• Agricultural Research Communications
• Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
• Scholars journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
• Journal of Innovative Agriculture

Professional Memberships

• Life member, Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB)
• Life Member, Seed Science Society of Bangladesh (SSSB)
• Life member, Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES)
• Member, Bangladesh Association of Biotechnologist (BABT)
• Member of the Bangladesh Society of Plant Science and Technology (BSPST)
• Member, Asian Phytopathological Society (ASPS)

Other Social and Cultural Organization Involvement

• Extra Curricular/ Co-curricular Activities: From elementary level to University, From Upazilla level to International level
• Total Certificate awarded : 40
• Total crest, medals and plus awarded: Around 20
• Participated in 4th International adventure program held at National Adventure Institute, Pachmarhi, India in 16, February to 25, Feb, 2002
• Participated in 3rd National Comdeca & 8th National Rover Moot held at Sirajgonj in Bangladesh in 28 December, 2001 to 04, January 2002
• 20th National Science and Techgnology Week, Gopalganj district level (1997)
• Bangladesh Scouts, Mymensingh District Rover, BAU Branch (2001)

Conference contributions (Oral Presentations)

• S. Moonmoon, M.S.A. Fakir , M.T. Islam. 2020. Modulation of Morpho-Physiology in Rice at Early Tillering Stage Under Drought Stress: Role of Photosynthates, 3rd International Symposium on “Minor fruits, Medicinal and aromatic plants for Health and Environment” Coordinated by Fruit science society of Bangladesh (FSSB) & Seed science society of Bangladesh(SSSB) Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• Effect of Drought stress at different growth stages on yield and yield components of six rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes,1st International Scientific Conference on Seed quality & germination,Organized by Seed science Society of Bangladesh (SSSB), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• S. Moonmoon1, M.S.A. Fakir, M.T. Islam 2017: Effect of Drought Stress on Grain Dry Weight, Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll in Six Rice Genotypes.7th International Seminar of Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER 7) “Advancement in Technology for Poverty Reduction: Opportunities and Challenges” Coordinated by: Organizing Committee, RENPER 7, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• Moonmoon, S.; Nasiruddin, K. M.; Sultana, A. and Siddiqui, M.S. I. 2011. Random Amplified polymorphic DNA Markers (RAPD) for Genetic Variation study among Tomato Varieties. International Conference on Agricultural Biotechnology, Organized by- Bangladesh Association of Biotechnologist (BABT)
• Md. Tanvir Hasan, Sharifunnessa Moonmoon and Md. Masudur Rahman. 2023:Effects of land use change on major biogeochemical attributes of surface soils acrossa hill topography in Sylhet. 2nd conference on Plants for Food, Health and Resilient Environment, Held ion 23-24 January 2023, COX'S Bazar, Bangladesh. page-20
• Md. Moudud Ahmod, Masuma Asha, Feroze Abdullah, Sharifunnessa Moonmoon and Md. Masudur Rahman. 2023:Morphological variation of different black pepper(piper nigrum L. ) genotypes found in Sylhet region.2nd conference on Plants for Food, Health and Resilient Environment, Held ion 23-24 January 2023, COX'S Bazar, Bangladesh, page-22
• Afroza Akter, Md. Moudud Ahmod, Tasfia Tahzin, Md. Masum Reza and Sharifunnessa Moonmoon. 2023: Morphological variation of Strawberry genotypes in Sylhet region, 2nd conference on Plants for Food, Health and Resilient Environment, Held ion 23-24 January 2023, COX'S Bazar, Bangladesh. page-36

Attended Conferences and Workshops

• Workshop on Sylhet Agricultural University Research progress,Organized by -SAURES, SAU,04 March, 2023
• Workshop on Sylhet Agricultural University Research progress, Organized by -SAURES, SAU, Conference hall, Faculty of Agriculture,SAU, Sylhety-3100, 18-19 June 2022
• 3rd International conference on Sustainable Fisheries, Khan’s Convention Centre, Subidbazar, Sylhet.Organizer: Faculty of Fisheries, SAU Sylhet-3100 (2022)
• 1st International Virtual Conference on “Plants for Sustainable Environment and Food Security” ,Organized by the Bangladesh Society of Plant Science and Technology (BSPST), 11-12 December 2021 (Virtual).
• Annual Scientific Conference on Agricultural Extension Education, 23-24 February/2020, Organized by : Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES), SAU Ground, SAU campus
• Annual Scientific Conference on Agricultural Extension Education, 01-03 June, 2014, Organized by Seed science Society of Bangladesh (SSSB), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh •
• 3rd International Symposium on “Minor fruits, Medicinal and aromatic plants for Health and Environment”, 20-21 May 2015, Coordinated by Fruit science society of Bangladesh (FSSB) & Seed science society of Bangladesh(SSSB), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• 7th International Seminar of Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER 7) “Advancement in Technology for Poverty Reduction: Opportunities and Challenges” 13-15 Nov., 2016, Coordinated by: Organizing Committee, RENPER 7, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• Completion work shop of the CRG subproject Status of insect biodiversity and ecosystem functions in tea estates of Sylhet region, 30 September 2018

Training

• Training on Curriculum Adaptation with BNQF Aiming Accreditation, Organized by- IQAC, SAU on 22 November 2023
• Training Course on Grant Application Writing,Conference Hall, Faculty of VABMS, SAU, Sylhet-3100, Organizer: SAURES, SAU,5-6 March,2023
• Training on Public Procurement and Audit,Organized by-Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, (24-25 June, 2021)
• Service Rules and Investigation, Organized by-Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet,, 05-06 December/2020
• Training on Service Disciplines and Investigation organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet (19/12/2020-20/12/2020
• Training on Annual Confidential Report (ACR) organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet (13-10-2020)
• Annual work implementation management training, 23, February 2019
• IQAC: Functions and Responsibilities, 08 May, 2018, Organized by IQAC, SAU Sylhet.
• Training on Quality Assurance System at the University, 29 October, 2017, Organized by IQAC, SAU Sylhet.
• Research Methods and Scientific Report Writing, 20 August ,2017, Organized by IQAC, SAU Sylhet.
• Workshop on the findings of executed Self-assessment Programme entities, 02 August, 2017, Organized by IQAC, SAU Sylhet.
• Teaching Methodologies, Learning Assesment, Role and Responsibility & Ethical principles of the University teacher, 20 May, 2017, Organized by IQAC, SAU Sylhet.

Mentorship and Supervisory Work (MS)

• As Supervisor of the MS Degree Research Work
• Afroza Akter, ID No.: 2201020307; Reg. No.: 3587, Thesis title: Influence of Mulching on Growth and Yield of Strawberry Genotypes (June-2023)
• MD. Emadul Hossen,ID. No.: 2101020304, Reg. No.: 3157, Thesis Title:Effect of intercropping on growth and yield of cabbage(June-2023)
• Kamrul Hasan shafi, Shafi, ID No: 2201020302 Registration No: 3549, Thesis title: ASSESSING THE PATTERN OF SEED DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSIOLOGICAL MATURITY OF SUMMER COUNTRY BEAN (Lablab purpureus L.) IN ACID SOIL
• Tanvir Hasan, ID No.: 2101020303, Registration No.: 3150, Thesis title:EFFECTS OF LAND USE CHANGE ON MAJOR BIOGEOCHEMIAL ATRIBUTES OF SURFACE SOILS ACROSS A HILL TOPOGRAPHY IN SYLHET PROPERTIES IN A HILLY AREA OF SYLHET SADAR
• Masuma Ahmed, D No.: 2101020301, Registration No.: 3140, Thesis title:MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION OF DIFFERENT BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum L.) GENOTYPES FOUND IN SYLHET REGION
• ABDULLA AL BAKI RAFAT, ID No: 2201020303, Registration No: 3553, Thesis Title: EFFECT OF DIFFERENT AGRONOMIC PRACTICES ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF BLACK PEPPER (June 2023) (Piper nigrum L.) GROWN IN SYLHET
• As Co-Supervisor of the MS Degree Research Work
• Md. Moudud AhmodRoll No.: 1902020301, Registration No.: 2746, Thesis title: TEMPORAL CHANGE DETECTION OF LAWACHARA NATIONAL PARK FROM 1990 TO 2020 USING REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUE ,
• Tasfia Tahzin , ID No. 2201020306; Reg. No.3584 Thesis title: Bacterial Diversity in The Rhizosphere of Black pepper Plants Grown in Sylhet
• Sazidur Rahman, Roll No: 1902020302, Registration No. : 2782, Thesis title:BIOMASS AND YIELD OF MAIZE AS A RESULT OF BIOCHAR AND COMPOST APPLICATION (December , 2020)
• Gowtam Das, ID No. 2201020304 , Reg. No. 3556 Thesis title: Effects of kitchen waste waste biochar and compost on growth and yield of three winter vegetables (December, 2017)
• Sumi Das, ID: 1602020301, Reg. No.: -1216 Thesis title: Effect of Planting Date on Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L) Genotypes
• SM TAREQ MAHMUD, ID-1702020302; Reg. no.-1904 , Thesis title: Yield variation of sweetpotato genotypes at different harvesting dates

Language

• Bengali
• English
• Arabic