Profile of Md. Manik Ali

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Md. Manik Ali

Assistant Professor

Department of Agroforestry And Environment (AGF)

Faculty of Agriculture

Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.

E-mail: manikali@hstu.ac.bd

Mobile: 01773878008


CAREER OBJECTIVE

    To contribute to sustainable agriculture and environmental development through research, teaching, and innovation in Agroforestry, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and GIS & Remote Sensing applications.

RESEARCH INTEREST

    Sustainable Land Use Systems, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture

EDUCATION

  1. PG Dip in Remote Sensing and GIS, 2024

    Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), India

  2. MS in Agroforestry and Environment, 2015

    Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

  3. B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.), 2013

    Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

  1. Assistant Professor
    Faculty of Agriculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur

    April 11, 2020 to Present

  2. Lecturer
    Faculty of Agriculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur

    July 11, 2019 to April 10, 2020

  3. Scientific Officer
    Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh

    January 08, 2017 to July 10, 2019


PUBLICATIONS

Journal Papers

  1. Bari, M. S., Rahman, M. S., Bashir, M. A., Sultana, R., Madnee, M., & Ali, M. M.* (2026). Agroforestry enhances economic returns, land efficiency and soil health in the char lands of Bangladesh. Agroforestry Systems, 100(3), 85.

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  2. Alam, M. A., Danodia, A., Jafar, M. A., Rana, M. M., Akter, N., & Ali, M. M.* (2026). A comprehensive drought characterization of Bangladesh using integrated remote sensing observations and land surface model outputs. Vadose Zone Journal, 25(1), e70075.

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  3. Habib, M. A., Babur, K. M. A. R., Islam, M. M., Akter, N., Bari, M. S., Bashir, M. A., & Ali, M. M.* (2025). Climate change dynamics and their effects on Bangladeshi agriculture: A systematic review. Nature-Based Solutions, 100275.

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  4. Bashir M.A.,Bari M.S., Rahman M.S. , Ali M. M., Madnee M., Muhyidiyn I.,  Khatun S.(2025). Enhancing food productivity through intensive agroforestry cropping for sustainable soil practice in Bangladesh. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology, 13(s3), 4012–4021.

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  5. Madnee, I., Hussain, T., Allahverdi, T. H., Nurrochmat, D. R., Bashir, M. A., Ali, M. M., Ghaffar M. U., and Qanitha, M. (2025). Enhancing soil fertility in arid and semi-arid climates using leguminous trees: A species-specific agroforestry approach. Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, 18(2), 152 168.

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  6. Akter, N., Ali, M. M., Islam, T., Rahman, T., & Jabi, R. (2025). Pre-harvest nutrient applications: A key to superior litchi (Cv. ‘Bombai’) quality and shelf life. Applied Fruit Science, 67(4), 247.

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  7. Ali, M. M., Ahmad, B., Bari, M. S., Rahman, A. C., & Sarmin, I. J. (2024). An assessment of agroforestry as a climate-smart practice: Evidences from farmers of northwestern region of Bangladesh. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 7(2), e20501.

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  8. Ali, M. M., Bari, M. S., Hanif, M. A., Rahman, M. S., Ahmed, B., & Rahman, M. S. (2024). Charland resilience: Agroforestry innovations as nature-based solutions for climate  vulnerable communities in Bangladesh. Nature-Based Solutions, 100165.

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  9. Ali, M. M., Bari, M. S., Rahman, M. T., & Sarmin, I. J. (2024). Multistoried woodlot based agroforestry system for improved resource utilization and incomes for farmer. Heliyon, 10(16).

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  10. Ali, M. M., Islam, M. A., Islam, M. R., Dipto, S. S., & Bari, M. S. (2024). Assessing the cropland changes into agroforestry and its livelihood outcomes: Evidence from northern Bangladesh. Trees, Forests and People, 15, 100497

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  11. Bari, M. S., Ali, M. M., Alam, M. J., Bashir, M. A., Sarkar, O. T., & Mukul, S. A. (2024). Forest restoration through village common forests in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh: The role of NGO interventions. Sustainability, 16(19), 8490.

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  12. Bari, M. S., Roshetko, J. M., Ali, M. M., & Hasan, M. F. (2024). Potential of agroforestry practices in multifunctional landscapes for enhancing the livelihoods of local dwellers in the north-western charlands of Bangladesh. Forest and Society, 8(1), 195–217.

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  13. Hossan, M. S., Ali, M. M.*, Bari, M. S., & Sarmin, I. J. (2024). Eco-custodians: A contemporary analysis of tree species composition and regeneration health in Ramsagar and Singra National Parks, Bangladesh. Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 12(2), 385–400.

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  14. Hossan, M. S., Bari, M. S., Rahman, M. S., Hanif, M. A., & Ali, M. M.*(2021). Strategic environmental assessment: Current status, practices and challenges in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 11(3), 38–48.

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  15. Ali, M. M.*, Akter, N., Kabir, M. R., Hasan, M. M., Rahman, M. M., & Bari, M. S. (2020). The biodiversity status and conservation activities of Singra National Park (SNP) in the link of co management strategy. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 10(10), 136–146.

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  16. Kona, K. N., Rahman, M. S., Hossain, S., Akter, N., & Ali, M. M.* (2020). Growth and yield of three turmeric varieties (Curcuma longa L.) under mango-based agroforestry. Asian Plant Research Journal, 5(1), 29–36.

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  17. Rahman, M. S., Roy, P. R., Ali, M. M., Bari, M. S., Sarmin, I. J., & Rahman, M. A. (2020). Cost benefit analysis of different agroforestry systems and practices of Kaharole Upazila of Dinajpur District, Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, 8(4), 87 97.

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  18. Ali, M. M.*, Rahman, M. M., Islam, S., Islam, M. A., Alam, M. R., Bari, M. S., & Nahar, M. N. (2018). Varietal performance of turmeric under mango based agroforestry system. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 9(5), 995.

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Conference Papers

  1. Ali, M. M., Pal, A. C., Bari, M. S., Rahman, M. L., & Sarmin, I. J. (2024). Agroforestry as a climate-smart strategy: Examining the factors affecting farmers’ adoption. Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 30(1), 29.

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Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS

  1. CSSTEAP Fellowship

    Funded by: Government of India for pursuing the Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Remote Sensing and Geographic


PROJECTS

  1. Maximizing Orchard Productivity for Litchi, Mango and Moringa through Intensive Cropping Patterns and Sustainable Soil Practices

    Funded by: Institute of Research and Training (IRT), HSTU

    Position: Principal Investigator

    Description: Maximizing Orchard Productivity for Litchi, Mango and Moringa through Intensive Cropping Patterns and Sustainable Soil Practices,

  2. Farmer’s Adaptation to Climate Change Mitigation in Northern Bangladesh: Factors Affecting Feasibility, Efficacy, and Sustainability

    Funded by: Institute of Research and Training (IRT), HSTU

    Position: Principal Investigator

    Description: Farmer’s Adaptation to Climate Change Mitigation in Northern Bangladesh: Factors Affecting Feasibility, Efficacy, and Sustainability” investigates farmers’ adaptation strategies to climate change and the socio-economic and environmental factors influencing their effectiveness and sustainability in northern Bangladesh.

  3. Mapping of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practices and its Impacts on Livelihood: Evidence from the Northwestern Char Land of Bangladesh

    Funded by: University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh

    Position: Principal Investigator

    Description: Mapping of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practices and its Impacts on Livelihood: Evidence from the Northwestern Char Land of Bangladesh,” funded by the University Grants Commission, aimed to identify and map climate-smart agricultural practices adopted in the northwestern charland regions of Bangladesh and assess their impacts on farmers’ livelihoods, resilience, and sustainability. As the Principal Investigator, responsibilities included project design, field data collection, GIS-based mapping and analysis, livelihood assessment, data interpretation, report writing, and overall project coordination.

  4. Assessing the Cropland Changes into Agroforestry and its Livelihood Outcomes: Evidence from Northern Bangladesh

    Funded by: Institute of Research and Training (IRT), HSTU

    Position: Co-Principal Investigator

    Description: Assessing the Cropland Changes into Agroforestry and its Livelihood Outcomes: Evidence from Northern Bangladesh” examined the conversion of cropland into agroforestry systems and their impacts on livelihoods, sustainability, and land use in northern Bangladesh.

  5. Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Impact in the Char Land Ecosystem of Tista River Basin

    Funded by: SANDEE

    Position: Co-Principal Investigator

    Description: Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Impact in the Char Land Ecosystem of Tista River Basin,” funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, focused on developing climate adaptation and mitigation strategies for the vulnerable charland ecosystem of the Tista River Basin.

  6. Restoration of Village Common Forest (VCF) with and without NGO Intervention: A Case Study from Chittagong Hill Tracts

    Funded by: SANDEE

    Position: Co-Principal Investigator

    Description: Restoration of Village Common Forest (VCF) with and without NGO Intervention: A Case Study from Chittagong Hill Tracts” evaluated the role of NGO interventions in restoring Village Common Forests and improving ecological sustainability in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

  7. Strategic Environmental Assessment for Capacity Development in Higher Education (SEA-ASIA)

    Funded by: European Union

    Position: Research Associate / Project Member

    Description: -


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