Profile of Md. Mahedy Alam
Md. Mahedy Alam
Assistant Professor
Department of Soil Science (SSC)
Faculty of Agriculture
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: koushikmahedy1201104@gmail.com
Mobile: +8801749254620
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- To advance sustainable land management and agricultural productivity through innovative research and teaching in soil formation, fertility, plant nutrition, and carbon sequestration, fostering resilient ecosystems and contributing to climate change mitigation.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Soil formation and Genesis, Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration & Dynamics, Plant Nutrition, Accumulation & Interaction of Nutrients, Heavy Metal Remediation
EDUCATION
- M.S. in Soil Science, 2017
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200
- B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.), 2015
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200
- HSC, 2011
Kurigram Government College, Kurigram
- SSC, 2009
Nazim Khan High School and College, Nazim Khan, Rajarhat, Kurigram
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, BangladeshJuly 11, 2021 to Present
- Lecturer, Department of Soil Science
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, BangladeshJuly 11, 2019 to July 10, 2021
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Alam, M. M., Yamakita, E., Tamanna, S., Thae, E. P., Koarashi, J., Atarashi-Andoh, M., Abe, Y., Nakayama, M., Mori, Y. and Hiradate, H. (2026). Relationships among non-allophanic/allophanic indicators in six Japanese forest Andosol profiles: implications for soil classification and genesis. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380768.2026.2616655. (IF (5 year): 2.3)
Read MoreKhan, M.S.H., Akhter, F., Mamun, M.A.A., Baquy, M.A.A., and Alam, M.M. (2025). Comparative Effect of Soil and Foliar Zinc Application on the Yield of Tea (Camellia Sinensis L.) in Northern Bangladesh. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 47 (7): 607-616. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73600.
Read MoreAlam, M. M., Yamakita, E., Inoue, Y., Koarashi, J., Atarashi-Andoh, M., Abe, Y., Nakayama, M., Mori, Y. and Hiradate, H. (2025). Possible transition from Silandic to Aluandic Andosols with acidification as evidenced by detailed profile investigation of two well-preserved forest Andosols in Japan. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 72(1), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380768.2025.2511803 (IF (5 year): 2.7)
Read MoreKhan, M. S. H. and Alam, M. M. (2025). The Role of Ecosystem Transformation and Agricultural Expansion and Its Effect on Some Soil Properties in Shingra and Birganj National Forests, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 11 (2): 163-171. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i2395
Read MoreBanu, M. B. A., Hossain, A. K. M. M., Rahman, M. M., & Alam, M. M. (2024). Impact of combined cow dung and zinc on growth traits and yield of tomato. Journal of Aridland Agriculture, 10: 51–57. https://doi.org/10.25081/jaa.2024.v10.7804 (Scopus)
Read MoreAlam, M.M., A.M. Hossain, A. Hakim, M.R. Islam, W. Soufan, A. El-Sabagh, M. Adnan and M.S. Islam. (2024). Application of vermicompost to boro rice (BRRI dhan 28) can save phosphate fertilizer with sustaining productivity and soil fertility. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 56(1): 293- 304. http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2024-1(18) (Scopus, IF: 1.2)
Read MoreRahman, H., Alam, M., Nishi, N. J., and Islam, M. S. (2022). Influences of Transplanting Approaches of Propagation on Growth, Yield and Economics of Ginger (Zingiber officinale rose.) Cultivation. ISPEC Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(4): 752–761. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7317596
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Khatun, N. N., Hossain, A. M., Alam, M. M., Rahman, M. M. and Islam, M. S. (2022). Poultry Manure with Sulphur Increased Growth and Productivity of Rice (Oryza sativa L.), and Improved Soil Health for Sustainable Crop Production in Sub-Tropical Climate. ISPEC Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(3): 597–609. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7040531
Read MoreBaquy, M.A.A., Mamun, M.A.A., Mia, S., Alam, M.M., Khan, M.S.H., Rahman, S.M. (2022). Biochar research advancement in Bangladesh: challenges and opportunities of biochar in improving soil health [Review]. Sains Tanah Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology, 19(2): 145-159. https://dx.doi.org/10.20961/stjssa.v19i2.59758 (Scopus)
Read MoreAlam, M.M., Arifunnahar, M., Khatun, M.M., Sumon, M.A.A., Rahman, M.A. and Islam, M.J. (2021). Effect of Different Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Growth and Yield of Boro Rice (BRRI dhan29). Inter. J. Res. Sci. Innovation, VIII (I): 176- 180. https://dx.doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2021.8109
Read MoreAlam, M.M. and Khatun, M.M. (2021). Studies of nitrogen and poultry manure on the growth and yield of boro rice (BRRI dhan28). Inter. J. Adv. Res. Innovative Ideas Edu, 7 (1): 244-249.
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Conference Papers
Alam, M. M., Yamakita, E., Sanjida Tamanna, S., Thae, E. P., Koarashi, J., Atarashi-Andoh, M., Abe, Y., Nakayama, M., Mori, Y., and Hiradate, S. (2025, September 19). Relationships among Non-allophanic/Allophanic indicators, Sio, Alp/Alo, and y1, in six Andosol profiles collected under well-preserved forests in Japan. Oral presentation. Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Conference, Niigata University, Ikarashi, Niigata, Japan. 71 (0): 19. https://doi.org/10.20710/dohikouen.71.0_19_1
Read MoreAlam, M. M., Yamakita, E., Mori, Y. and Hiradate, S. (2024, August 26). Consistent changes in the ratios of soil organic carbon to pyrophosphate-extractable aluminum with depth and carbon content in some soils from Kyushu Island. Poster presentation. Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Conference, Fukuoka International Congress Center, Fukuoka, Japan. 70 (0): 23. https://doi.org/10.20710/dohikouen.70.0_23_1
Read MoreAlam M. M., Yamakita, E., Mori, Y., Koarashi, J., Atarashi-Andoh, M., Abe, Y., Nakayama, M. and Hiradate, S. (2024, June 3-9). Comparison of depth profile properties between a Silandic Andosol and an Aluandic Andosol collected under natural forests in Miyazaki, Japan. Poster presentation. 7th International Soil Classification Congress (ISCC), Tokachi Plaza, Obihiro City, Hokkaido, Japan. (International)
Book Chapter
Baquy, M.AA., Nkoh, J.N., Alam, M., Masud, M.M. (2023). Biochar Application to Soils to Improve the Management of Irrigation Water. In: Fahad, S., Danish, S., Datta, R., Saud, S., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 61. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 61. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26983-7_12 (Springer)
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Others
Md. Mahedy Alam. 2017. Effect of Phosphorus and Vermicompost on the growth and yield contributing characters of Boro rice (BRRI dhan28). Thesis submitted for MS in Soil Science. Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur - 5200, Bangladesh
Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
- Travel Grant for Annual conference of Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Niigata, Japan, 2025
Funded by: Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Japan
- Travel Grant for Annual conference of Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Fukuoka, Japan, 2024
Funded by: Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Japan
- Travel Grant for Soil Survey Workshop, Gifu, Japan, 2024
Funded by: Kyushu University, Japan
- Travel Grant for 7th International Soil Classification Congress (ISCC), Hokkaido, Japan, 2024
Funded by: The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship (October 2023 - Present)
Funded by: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan
- National Science and Technology (2016-2017)
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Government People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- Dean scholarship, 2013, 2014 & 2015
Funded by: Faculty of Agriculture, HSTU
PROJECTS
- Impact of periodic lime application on nutrient status (N, P, K and S) and heavy metal (Cd and Pb) content of industrially contaminated soil
Funded by: IRT, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Fiscal Year: 2022-23 (Completed)
- Impact of periodic lime application on micronutrient (boron & zinc) availability and heavy metal (Cd) content of industrially contaminated soil
Funded by: R & D, Ministry of Science and Technology, People's Republic of Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Fiscal Year: 2022-23 (Completed)
SOCIAL NETWORK
- Google Scholar Profile
URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gBML6noAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
- ResearchGate Profile
- ResearchGate Profile
- Academia.edu Profile

