Profile of Dr. Md. Arifuzzaman

Dr. Md. Arifuzzaman
Professor
Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding (GPB)
Faculty of Agriculture
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: arif.gpb@hstu.ac.bd
Mobile: +8801718192717
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- My major aim is to provide quality education at the undergraduate and Master's levels to produce skilled Agriculture graduates. Actively engaged in genetic factors associated with abiotic and biotic stress research in cereal crops. Strengths include well-developed communication skills across a broad range of individuals and teams, knowledge, as well as administrative excellence. Excellent collaborations with industries and universities nationally and internationally and grants success. Skilled in managing research projects and experienced in leading research groups, student supervision, and mentoring. Experienced in working with basic laboratory techniques at the molecular level.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and QTL mapping in cereals, plant tissue culture, new crop variety release, etc.
EDUCATION
- Post-doctoral Research (Plant Molecular Breeding), 2018
The University of Sydney, Australia
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, Plant Breeding group, 2015
University of Bonn, Germany
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2006
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [B.Sc.Ag.(Hon’s)], 2004
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Amzad MA, Arifuzzaman M, Alam MA. Harnessing genetic potentials for drought tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using tolerance indices and molecular markers. Gene Reports. 2025 Apr 16:102230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2025.102230 (Web of Science Indexed, Q4)
Read MoreSarker A, Masuda M, Mushrat Z, Ashrafuzzaman M, Khan M, Arifuzzaman M. Selection of superior genotypes using morpho-biochemical traits and crossability among them in cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme). Discover Plants. 2025 Dec; 2(1):1-2. https://rdcu.be/efgGG
Read MoreIslam MT, Aktar MS, Begum ML, Rahman MA, Arifuzzaman M, Khatun MA (2024) ‘Effect of pre-harvest nutrients and packaging on quality, antioxidants and enzymatic activity of ‘Haribhanga’ mango during ambient storage’, Int. J. Postharvest Technology and Innovation, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp.208–231. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTI.2024.143180 (Q4)
Read MoreAlkasim SM, Ibrahim MI, Hafsat SM, Tswanya MN, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M, Islam MZ, Suleiman H, Abubakar S (2024). Molecular variation and genetic divergence in T. aman rice genotypes using SSR markers. Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Agricultures, 8(2): 72-79. http://doi.org/10.26480/mjsa.02.2024.72.79
Read MoreParvin N, Masuda MS, Turin MTS, Jui S, Amzad MA, Khatun MA, Arifuzzaman M, Alshamrani RI, Ahmed EU (2024) Characterization of pepper (Capsicum spp.) germplasms based on morphological and phytochemical characters in Bangladesh. CABI Agriculture & Bioscience 5, 62. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00268-5 (IF 3.9, Q1)
Read MoreSuleiman J, Muzahid-E-Rahman M, Arifuzzaman M, Ahmed A, Islam MM, Hasan MM (2024) Screening of tropical maize inbred lines for disease resistance in Bangladesh. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 57(1), 22–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2024.2335882 (Web of Science Indexed)
Read MoreArifuzzaman M, Jost M, Wang M, Chen X, Perovic D, Park RF, Rouse M, Forrest K, Hayden M, Khan GA, Dracatos PM (2023) Mining the Australian Grains Gene Bank for Rust Resistance in Barley. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; 24(13):10860. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241310860 (Web of Science Indexed)
Read MoreNahid MN, Hasan MN, Siddiqui MN, Arifuzzaman M, Hossain MA, Prodhan SH, Ashrafuzzaman M (2023) Morpho-physiobiochemical dissection reveals insight into salt-induced differential responses in genetically modified Solanum melongena L (Bt Brinjal) varieties using an indigenous hydroponic system. bioRxiv, pp.2023-05.
Read MoreHossain MS, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M, Rahman MH (2022) In vitro regeneration of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) using sprout explant. Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research 20(3):10-5.
Masuda MS, Azad MAK, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M (2021) Evaluation of salt tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.) at seedling stage through morphological characters and salt tolerance index. Plant Physiology Reports 26(3):419–427. (Scopus Indexed)
Read MoreTurin MST, Arifuzzaman M, Azad MAK (2021) Screening of rice germplasms for drought stress tolerance using multivariate analysis. Pakistan Journal of Botany 53(2): 393-400. http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2021-2(7) (Impact Factor 1.1)
Read MoreMasuda MS, Arifuzzaman M, Azad MAK (2020) Variability and salt tolerance screening of maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines at seedling stage. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences 10(4):580-591
Read MoreGhosh A, Biswas BK, Arifuzzaman M (2020) Variability and character association study in morphological traits of tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius L.). The Agriculturists 18(1):116-128.
Read MoreIslam MZ, Arifuzzaman M, Banik S, Hossain MA, Ferdous J, Khalequzzaman M, Pittendrigh BR, Tomita M, Ali MP (2020) Mapping QTLs underpin nutrition components in aromatic rice germplasm. Plos one. 11;15(6):e0234395. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234395 (Impact factor 3.24)
Read MoreArifuzzaman M, Barman S, Hayder S, Azad MAK, Turin MTS, Amzad MA, Masuda MS (2020) Screening of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes under drought stress conditions using multivariate analysis. CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42976-020-00039-8 (Impact factor 1.6)
Read MoreHasan MAAZ, Mamunur R, Arifuzzaman M, Momotaj B, Shahrin KD (2020) Assessment of Genetic Variability and Generation of Blast Resistant Fine Aromatic Rice Hybrids Within Resistant and Susceptible Land Races. Curr Inves Agri Curr Res 8(2)- 2020. CIACR. MS.ID.000284. DOI: 10.32474/CIACR.2020.08.000284.
Read MoreShovon SR, Arifuzzaman M, Haque MF, Biswas BK, Pervin MM (2020) Identification of in-vitro PEG Mediated Drought Tolerance Genotype in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). J Advan Biol Biotech 22(4):1-10. https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i430128
Read MorePervin MM, Azad MAK, Arifuzzaman M, Rahman MA, Shovon AR, Ali MK (2019) Regeneration of Plant through Embryo Culture from Promising Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbred Lines. Acta Sci Agric 3.11: 55-61. https://doi.org/10.31080/ASAG.2019.03.0684
Read MoreBegum M, Rashid M, Arifuzzaman M, Hasan MMS, Hasan MAAZ (2018) Genetic variability and crossing among blast resistant and susceptible fine aromatic rice (Oryza sativa) land races. Res on Crops 19(3): 450-457. (Impact factor 0.11)
Read MoreArifuzzaman M+, Guenal S+, Bungartz A, Muzammil S, Afsharyan NP, Leon J, Naz AA (2016) Genetic mapping reveals broader role of Vrn-H3 gene in root and shoot development beyond heading in barley. PLoS ONE 11(7): e0158718. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0158718. (+equal contributor) (Impact factor 4.41)
Read MoreAshakina A, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M, Waliur Rahman MW and Md. Lutful Kabir ML (2016) Performance of single, double and three-way cross hybrids in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). J Food, Agri & Environ 14 (1):71-77. (Impact factor 0.46)
Azad MAK, Rahman MW, Arifuzzaman M, Hasanuzzaman M, Talukder MAI, Saha RK (2015) Callus induction and plant regeneration from immature kernel of maize inbred lines. J Chemi Biol & Physic Sci 5(4):4149-4161.
Naz AA+, Arifuzzaman M+, Muzammil S, Pillen K, Léon J (2014) Wild barley introgression lines revealed novel QTL alleles for root and related shoot traits in the cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). BMC Genetics 15:107. (+equal contributor) (Impact factor 2.57)
Read MoreArifuzzaman M, Sayed MA, Muzammil S, Pillen K, Schumann H, Naz AA, Léon J (2014) Detection and validation of novel QTL for shoot and root traits in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Mol Breed 34(3):1373-1387. (Impact factor 2.47)
Read MoreShathi DA, Arifuzzaman M, Biswas BK, Hasanuzzaman M, Azad AK (2012) Genetic divergence in musturd (Brassica spp. L). African J Pl Sci 6(8):239-243.
Basak H, Biswas BK, Azad AK, Arifuzzaman M, Sharmeen F (2012) Micropropagation of mustard (Brassica spp.) from leaf explant. Thai J Agri Sc 45(2):75-81.
Huque AKMM, MK Hossain, N. Alam, M. Hasanuzzaman, BK Biswas and M Arifuzzaman (2012) Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis for yield and its component characters in string bean (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis [L Verdc.). Jahangirnagar University J Biol Sci 1(1):1-10.
Nazim T, Hasanuzzaman M, Biswas BK, Arifuzzaman A, Azad MAK (2012) In vitro regeneration of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) using leaf and cotyledon explants. Bangladesh Res Pub J 6(3): 258-263.
Akter S, Biswas BK, Azad AK, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M (2010) Variability, heritability and genetic advance in fine rice (Oryza Sativa L.) available in Bangladesh. J Sci Technol 8:183-192.
Akter S, BK Biswas, Azad AK, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M (2010) Correlation and discriminant function analysis of some selected characters in fine rice (Oryza sativa L.) available in Bangladesh. Int J Sustain Crop Prod 5(4):30-35.
Tasnuva S, Hasnuzzaman M, Faruq G, Sharmeen F, Arifuzzaman M (2010) Study on differentiation of wheat varieties through morphological and molecular approaches. Int J Sustain Crop Prod 5(3):29-34.
Roy AC, Azad AK, Hasanuzzaman M, Arifuzzaman M, Tayeb MA (2010) In vitro plant regeneration of tobacco (Nicotiana sp.) using leaf explant. Eco-friendly Agril J 3(7):334-339.
Hooque MA, Shamsuddin AKM, Arifuzzaman M, Sharmeen F, Azad AK (2010) Study on combining ability and heterosis for yield contributing characters in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). J of Environ Sci Nat Resour 3(1):67-70.
Farhad M, Hasanuzzaman M, Biswas BK, Arifuzzaman M, Islam MM (2010) Study of genetic divergence in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). Bangladesh Res Pub J 3(3):1045-1051.
Sharmeen F, Rahman H, Rahman L, Rahman KMM, Arifuzzaman M (2009) Production of double haploids in spring wheat varieties and crosses. J Pl Breed Genet Soc Bangladesh 22(1):49-52.
Farhad M, Hasanuzzaman M, Biswas BK, Azad AK, Arifuzzaman M (2008) Reliability of yield contributing characters for improving yield potential in chilli (Capsicum annum). Int J Sustain Crop Prod 3(3):30-38.
Arifuzzaman M, Shah-E-Alam M, Azad AK, Hasanuzzaman M, Sharmeen F (2008) In vitro plant regeneration of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L). Intl J Biores 4(4):25-30.
Arifuzzaman M, Ali MP, Biswas BK, Shah-E-Alam M, Rahman MH (2007) Study of genetic diversity in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L). Intl J Biores 3(6):37-42.
Arifuzzaman M, Shah-E-Alam M, Biswas BK, Hasanuzzaman M, Islam MT (2007) Study on variation for yield and yield contributing characters and relationship among them in groundnut. Bangladesh J Prog Sci & Tech 5(1):013-016.
Conference Papers
Arifuzzaman M 2022. Identification of alleles conferring leaf, crown and stripe rust in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) using genome-wide association studies. Proceeding of 2nd International and 12th Biennial Conference Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 18-19 February, 2023. (Oral)
Arifuzzaman M, Barman S, Hayder S (2020) Screening of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes under drought stress conditions using multivariate analysis. Proceedings of International Conference on Climate Change adaptation: Evidence from best practice in coastal areas by Alumni Association of German Universities in Bangladesh. 4-5 December, 2020, BRAC Rajendrapur, Bangladesh. (Oral)
Arifuzzaman M, Jens Léon J, Ali Ahmad Naz AA, 2019. Genetic linkage map reveals novel role of VRN-H3 gene in drought stress tolerance of barley. Proceeding of 11th Biennial Conference Plant Breeding and Genetics Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 28-29 December 2019. (Oral)
Arifuzzaman M, Günal S, Bungartz A, Muzammil S, Afsharyan NP, Léon J, Naz AA. 2019. Genetic Mapping Reveals Broader Role of Vrn-H3 Gene in Root and Shoot Development beyond Heading in Barley. Proceeding of 4th International Conference on Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture (ICBHA)- Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB). University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11-13 November 2019. (Oral)
Arifuzzaman M, Naz AA, Léon J (2014) QTL detection for root-related traits in wild barley introgression lines under drought stress conditions. Proceeding of International conference on ENHANCED GENEPOOL UTILIZATION - Capturing wild relative and landrace diversity for crop improvement, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 16-20 June 2014. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3247.056. (Oral)
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Book Chapter
Papia AA, Masuda MS, Parvin N, Ashrafuzzaman M, Khan MK, Arifuzzaman M, Siddiqui MN, Hamurcu M, Sagor GH. Utilization of wheat wild relatives for improving ozone stress tolerance. In Wheat Wild Relatives 2025 Jan 1 (pp. 301-323). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-22090-6.00011-4
Read MoreRoy D, Meem MT, Ashef M, Podder P, Aziza MS, Khan MK, Jui S, Gezgin S, Mosfeq-Ul-Hasan M, Azad MA, Arifuzzaman M. Utilization of wheat wild relatives for improving heavy metals stress tolerance. In Wheat Wild Relatives 2025 Jan 1 (pp. 325-359). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-22090-6.00012-6
Read MoreKhan MK, Pandey A, Arifuzzaman M, Harmankaya M, Hamurcu M, Amzad MA, Gezgin S. Exploring genetic variation for environmental stress tolerance in wheat wild species. In Wheat Wild Relatives 2025 Jan 1 (pp. 39-58). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-22090-6.00002-3
Read MoreMushrat Z, Salwa Z, Zemin N, Fame MF, Anis SB, Khan MK, Harun-Ur-Rashid M, Pandey A, Turin MT, Arifuzzaman M. Advancement in genome sequencing of wheat wild relatives. In Wheat Wild Relatives 2025 Jan 1 (pp. 59-89). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-22090-6.00003-5
Read MoreKhan MK, Arifuzzaman M, Pandey A, Turin MT, Hamurcu M, Athar T, Masuda MS, Yilmaz FG, Topal A, Gezgin S (2023) Advancement in mitigating the effects of boron stress in wheat. In Abiotic Stresses in Wheat 2023 Jan 1 (pp. 329-338). Academic Press.
Read MoreTurin MT, Sarker A, Hena MH, Mushrat Z, Roy D, Masuda MS, Keya AA, Islam T, Arifuzzaman M (2023) Mitigation of abiotic stress tolerance in wheat through conventional breeding. In Abiotic Stresses in Wheat 2023 Jan 1 (pp. 15-32). Academic Press.
Read MoreAmzad MA, Khan MK, Prodhan MM, Pandey A, Jui S, Hasanuzzaman M, Mosfeq-Ul-Hasan M, Hamurcu M, Arifuzzaman M, Islam T (2023) Regulation of circadian for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in wheat. In Abiotic Stresses in Wheat 2023 Jan 1 (pp. 141-159). Academic Press.
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Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
- Endeavour Research Fellowship (Post-Doc)
Funded by: Australian Government
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Funded by: German Govt. for carry out PhD in Germany
PROJECTS
- Improvement of wheat cultivars for drought tolerance and nutrient enrichment using rapid breeding and molecular approaches
Funded by: Institute of Research and Training (IRT)
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: 3 years, 2022-2025
- DETECTION OF NUTRIENT AND ANTIOXIDANT RICH BORO RICE GENOTYPES USING MICROSATELLITE (SSR) MARKERS
Funded by: Institute of Research and Training (IRT)
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: 1 year, 2021-22
- CRISPR-Cas technology: Creation of rice yield-related miRNA mutants and their applications
Funded by: Sichuan (China) Provincial International Project
Position: Co-Investigator
Description: Duration: 3 years, 2021-2023
- Production of double haploid in wheat through wheat × maize crosses
Funded by: Institute of Research and Training, HSTU
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Duration: 1 year, 2020-21
- Genetic and molecular dissection of drought tolerance in European barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) lines
Funded by: IRT, HSTU
Position: Genetic and molecular dissection of drought tolera
Description: Duration: 1 year, 2019-20
- Molecular marker based genetic diversity analysis in rice land races and modern cultivars under drought stress conditions
Funded by: MOST
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Duration: 1 year, 2017-18
- Polyethylene glycol mediated drought stress tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Duration: 2017-18
- Study on heterosis, combining ability and drought susceptibility index in some crosses of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum l.)
Funded by: IRT, HSTU
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: 2017-18, 1 year
- Screening of drought and salt tolerant genotypes under juvenile stages in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Funded by: University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: 2016-17, 1 year duration
- Identification of drought tolerant wheat genotypes under water stress conditions
Funded by: IRT, HSTU
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: 2016-17, 1 year duration
- Variability and diversity studies in maize inbred lines and verification using molecular markers
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology
Position: Co-Investigator
Description: 2015-16, 1 year duration
SOCIAL NETWORK
- Google Scholar Profile
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- ResearchGate Profile
URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Md-Arifuzzaman-2?ev=hdr_xprf
- Academia.edu Profile
- LinkedIn
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-md-arifuzzaman-20139223/