Profile

“The world is full of nice people. If you cannot find one, be one.” My great passion to see nice people everywhere.

Dr. Md. Shah Alamgir is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Finance and Banking at Sylhet Agricultural University. A dedicated academic and researcher with nearly 18 years of experience, he has established a distinguished track record of leading successful research initiatives and delivering high-impact outcomes. His recent leadership includes serving as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple competitive research grants funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Dr. Alamgir is also a committed mentor, having successfully supervised seven MS students to completion, with five more currently under his guidance. He possesses comprehensive expertise in the entire research lifecycle, from conceptual design to publication. Dr. Alamgir is highly proficient in designing and managing large-scale rural household surveys, utilizing advanced tools including World Bank Survey Solutions, SurveyCTO, and KoBoToolbox. His analytical prowess is demonstrated through his command of robust statistical software such as STATA, R, and SPSS, supported by a strong foundational knowledge of programming, enabling him to derive meaningful insights from both primary and secondary data. An accomplished author, he has disseminated his research findings through 22 articles in esteemed national and international journals—including Climate, Geo Journal, Frontiers, Agriculture and Food Security, and Disaster Risk Reduction—as well as through numerous presentations at international scientific conferences. Dr. Alamgir holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Agricultural Science from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, which he completed under the prestigious Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship. He further honed his expertise as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) in Tsukuba. His global academic engagement is reflected in his professional travels to 19 countries for research, conferences, and collaboration. His research program is focused on applying quantitative methods to address critical challenges in agricultural economics, particularly in the areas of climate vulnerability, food security, agricultural production, and poverty.
Traveling is his hobby; he wants to explore the world. May Allah accept him, Ameen.