Profile of Mst. Ananya Khatun

Mst. Ananya Khatun
Assistant Professor
Department of Horticulture (HRT)
Faculty of Agriculture
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: ananya@tch.hstu.ac.bd
Mobile: 01755973135
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- I aim to build a strong career in academia by improving my teaching and research skills. My goal is to engage students through effective teaching methods and contribute to knowledge in my field. I am eager to conduct meaningful research that benefits both science and society. Collaborating with experts and guiding students in their academic journey are key aspirations. I also endeavour to support my institution’s growth through quality education, research, and innovation.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Fruit crop production, Fruit ripening, Storage, Post harvest technology, Physiology of horticultural crops, Fruit quality enhancement, Shelf life prolongation, and preservation of nutritional content of different fruit crops through innovative methodologies
EDUCATION
- Master of Science in Horticulture, 2021
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 2018
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), 2013
Government Azizul Haque College
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC), 2011
Kagail Karuna Kanta High School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Assistant Professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityNovember 16, 2024 to Present
- Lecturer
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityNovember 16, 2022 to November 15, 2024
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Amin R.S., Rukunuzzaman M., Ahmed M., Khatun M.A., Rahman M.A., Saroare M.G., Islam M.T., 2025. Impact of chitosan‐aloe vera gel with coconut oil coating on postharvest quality and antioxidant of ‘Gopalbhog’ mango at ambient storage. Adv. Hort. Sci., 39(2): 101112. https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-17292. (Scopus Indexed , Q3, IF= 0.64)
Read MoreAkhter, H., Zannat, R., Khatun, M. A., Anwar, R.B., Islam, M.A., Arifuzzaman, M., Rahman, M.H. Application of chitosan coating incorporated with turmeric extract improves the storage quality of mango. Food Measure (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-025-03317-3. (Scopus indexed, Q2, IF= 2.90)
Read MoreRukunuzzaman, M. , Atikur Rahman, M. , Ananya Khatun, M. , Begum, M. L. , Akter, N. and Islam, M. T. (2025). Physio-biochemical and antioxidative enzymatic changes in ambient stored ‘Misribhog’ mango in response to chitosan and aloe vera gel coatings. Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 8(3), 397- 412. https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2025.8835.1471. (Scopus indexed, Q3, SJR= 0.23)
Read MoreSalehin, S. S. A., Khatun, M. A., Rukunuzzaman, M., & Islam, M. T. (2025). Impact of tree bagging on physico-chemical qualities and economics of mango cv. BARI Aam 7. Future of Horticulture, 1, 11–24. Retrieved from https://www.futurejournals.org/media/rvxfhyo0/salehin-et-al-11-23-final.pdf
Read MoreT. Islam, M. S. Aktar, M. L. Begum, M. A. Rahman, M. Arifuzzaman and M. A. Khatun. 2024. Effect of pre-harvest nutrients and packaging on quality, antioxidants and enzymatic activity of ‘Haribhanga’ mango during ambient storage. International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 9(3), 208 – 231. https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJPTI.2024.143180 (Scopus, Q4, IF= 0.48)
Read MoreAbdullah, M., Anik, S.M., Nishi, N.J., Jahan, I., Khatun, M.A., Akther, F. and Rahman, M.H. Application of combined GA3 and NAA treatments to improve yield and quality of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). Discov Agric 2, 45 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-024-00055-w (Springer)
Read MoreParvin, N., Masuda, M.S., Turin, M.T.S., Jui, S., Amzad, M.A., Khatun, M.A., Arifuzzaman, M., Alshamrani, R. I., Ahmed, E.U . Characterization of pepper (Capsicum spp.) germplasms based on morphological and phytochemical characters in Bangladesh. CABI Agric Biosci 5, 62 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00268-5 (Scopus, Q1, IF= 3.9)
Read MoreOmar, A.A.A., Zaman, M.M.U., Abedin, M.T., Alam, M. S., Khatun, M. A., Akter, N. & Sayed, M. A . Unraveling the dynamics of salt stress response in wheat cultivars: insights into growth inhibition, antioxidant enzyme activity, and AOX gene expression. J. Crop Sci. Biotechnol. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12892-024-00242-7 (Scopus, Q3, IF= 1.78)
Read MoreKhatun, M.A., Ahmed, M., Uddin, M.S., Rahman, M.H., & Islam, M.T. On tree nutrients spray and bagging influenced the quality and postharvest physiology of mango (cv. Amrapali) at ambient storage. Plant Physiol. Rep. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-024-00787-3 (Scopus, Q2, IF= 1.9)
Read MoreOsman, A. A., Abdi Omar, A. A., Khatun, M. A., Sheikh, M. R., Alam, M. S., Zaman, M. M. U., Abedin, M. T., & Sayed, M. A. (2023). BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF LEONURUS SIBIRICUS AND PREDICTION OF ITS BIOACTIVE COMPOUND-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS IN HOMO SAPIENS. Bioresearch Communications - (BRC), 10(01), 1398–1412. https://doi.org/10.3329/brc.v10i1.70669
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Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
- Prime Minister Gold Medal Award 2019
Funded by: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
- UGC Merit Scholarship 2018
Funded by: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
- NST Fellowship 2020-2021
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Government People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- Dean's Scholarship 2016, 2017 & 2018
Funded by: Faculty of Agriculture, HSTU
PROJECTS
- Evaluations of F4 generations for Yield and Nutritional traits in Cherry Tomato
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh, (2024-2025)
Position: Co_Principal Investigator (CoPI)
Description: Completed
- Growth, yield and quality response of Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) to different level of irrigation and mulches in Dinajpur conditions
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh, (2023-2024)
Position: Co-Principal Investigator (CoPI)
Description: Completed
- Enhancement of mango shelf life by pre-harvest bagging and post harvest dipping with oxalic acid and melatonin treatments
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Bangladesh, (2024-2025)
Position: Principal Investigator (PI)
Description: Ongoing
SOCIAL NETWORK
- LinkedIn
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mst-ananya-khatun-041b801b9/
- Academia.edu Profile
- ResearchGate Profile
- Google Scholar Profile
URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ByqSf8kAAAAJ