Profile of Dr. Md. Shafiqul Bari

Dr. Md. Shafiqul Bari
Professor
Department of Agroforestry And Environment (AGF)
Faculty of Agriculture
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: barimdshafiqul@gmail.com
Mobile: +8801713163399
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- As an academician and course tutor, I have taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses. My responsibilities have included supervising master's and doctoral students, serving as an internal and external examiner, developing and refining curriculum for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and conducting research projects funded by domestic and international agencies. In addition to teaching and research, I have contributed to capacity building through training programs for government and non-government organizations. Active participation in departmental and administrative meetings has been integral to my role. Furthermore, I have provided consultancy services to various government and non-government organizations.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- I began my research career in 1996, investigating the impact of soil nutrients and intercultural management on crops such as potatoes, bananas, and rice at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, and Hajee Mohammad Danesh Agricultural College, Dinajpur. This research continued until 2002. From 2003 to 2009, I shifted my focus to agricultural land-use systems at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), with a particular emphasis on evaluating the sustainability of various agroforestry practices.
Since 2010, my research has centered on the environmental impacts on ecosystems and biota. I have examined the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity and livelihood security, assessed environmental pollutants in Sweden and Vietnam, and modeled air pollutants in England. Extensive research on elevated ground-level ozone (O3) impacts on vegetation was conducted at the Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Sciences in Athens, Greece. Additionally, I have evaluated the carbon sequestration potential of agroforestry tree species.
To enhance capacity building, I developed Strategic Environmental Assessment and Disaster Risk Management courses under the auspices of the European Union (EU) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). My research extended to Big Data analysis of plant-environment relationships at the Plant Phenomic Laboratory, Tokyo University, Japan. Through visits to approximately 20 countries, I broadened my knowledge of agroforestry and the environment.
As a Principal Investigator (PI), I have led nearly 28 international and national research projects funded by organizations such as the European Union (EU), Sida, SANDEE, ICIMOD, KGF, BAS, UGC, MOST, WB, and BARC. I have been awarded approximately eight fellowships and scholarships, authored a textbook on agroforestry, and published nearly 65 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. My work also includes presentations at international, national, and local conferences and the publication of popular articles on agroforestry and environmental issues.
My current research interests encompass:
• The impact of climate change on individual organisms and ecosystems
• The effects of mining, industrial, and brickfield pollutants
• Air pollutant modeling for Bangladesh agriculture and ecosystems
• Multifunctional landscaping in Charland, plain land, and hilly land ecosystems
• Agrosilvopastoral systems in plain land ecosystems
• Forest and fruit tree-based agroforestry systems in the Braind tract and north-western Bangladesh
EDUCATION
- Postdoctoral studies, 2018
Tokyo University, Japan
- Postdoctoral studies, 2016
York University, UK
- Diploma in SEA, 2014
Gothenburg University, Sweden
- Certificate course, 2013
Wageningen University, Netherlands
- Ph. D., 2010
Bangladesh Agricultural University
- Postdoctoral studies, 2010
Athens Agricultural University, Greece
- M.S. in Horticulture, 1997
Bangladesh Agricultural University
- B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.), 1991
Bangladesh Agricultural University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Lecturer
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityNovember 27, 1997 to May 23, 2004
- Assistant Professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityMay 24, 2004 to August 20, 2008
- Associate Professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityAugust 21, 2008 to December 11, 2011
- Professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, BangladeshDecember 12, 2011 to Present
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Impacts of Climate Change on Teesta River Basin Char Lands: A Study of Livelihood and Ecosystem Dynamics in Bangladesh
Assessing the cropland changes into agroforestry and its livelihood outcomes: Evidence from northern Bangladesh
Read MoreAn assessment of agroforestry as a climate‐smart practice: Evidences from farmers of northwestern region of Bangladesh
Read MorePotential of Agroforestry Practices in Multifunctional Landscapes for Enhancing the Livelihoods of Local Dwellers in the North-Western Charlands of Bangladesh
Read MoreThe Biodiversity Status and Conservation Activities of Singra National Park (SNP) in the Link of Co-Management Strategy
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Read More Livelihood Improvements Through Agroforestry: Evidence from Northern Bangladesh
Read MoreScreening of ten Bangladeshi wheat varieties for their sensitivity to ozone
Read MoreTimber Based Multistoried Agroforestry System- Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Cropping System for Livelihood Improvement
Quality Assessment of Groundwater for Irrigation at Dinajpur in Bangladesh
Effect of Seedling Tuber Size and Depth of Planting on the Growth and Yield of Potato
Estimation of Yield and Quality of Banana Fruit Affected by Banana Leaf and Fruit Beetle, Nodostoma Viridipenis (Coleoptera: Eumolpidae ) in Bangladesh
Effect of Zinc, Boron, Sulphur and Magnesium on the Growth and Yield of Potato.
Effect of Tillage, Raking and Weeding on the Growth, Yield and Economics of Aus Rice (cv. BR 20)
Growth and yield Potentials of Some Mungbean Varities.
Estimation of Leaf Damage of Banana Affected by Banana Leaf and Fruit Beetle, Nodstoma Viridipenis Most. (Coleoptera:Eumolpidae ) in Bangladesh
Comparative Performance of Potato under Different Situations in Bogra District
Response of Garlic to Different Levels of Nitrogen and Potassium
Growth and Yield of Indian Spinach under Different Reduced Light Levels for Agroforestry System
Effect of Phosphorous on Different Multipurpose Tree Species at Seedling Growing Stage
Performance of Multipurpose Trees and Field Crops under Different Management Practices in an Agroforestry System
Effect of Pruning on Tree Height and Trunk Circumference in Five Agroforestry Tree Species
Growth Performance of Different Types of Melia azedarach sapling for Agroforestry Practices
Response of barley to sowing time and nitrogen rate in high Barind Tract of Bangladesh.
Role of Indigenous Vegetables in National Economy and Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Indigenous Vegetables and Legumes Prospectus for fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition
Effect of Irrigation and fertilization on yield and quality of litchi (Litchi chinensis sonn.)
Performance of two Carrot Varities in Goraneem based Agroforestry System
Evaluation of Two Brinjal Cultivars in Goraneem based Agroforestry System.
Influence of Storage Structure and Storage Duration on the Seed Quality of Aromatic Rice
Performance of lemon and guava as middle layer crops under coconut based multistoried Agroforestry system.
Effects of Mulching and Levels of Potassium on Growth and Yield of Carrot.
Multistoried Agroforestry: An Alternative Avenue for Maximization of Agricultural Land Uses
Performance of okra under litchi-based agroforestry system
Read MoreProduction Potential of Ginger under Different Spacing of Dalbergia sissoo
Allelopathic Proclivities of Dalbergia sissoo on Agricultural Crops
Performance of medicinal plants under mango-based agroforestry system.
Bio-economic evaluation of aloe vera in coconut based multistoried agroforestry system
Performance of carrot as intercrop in multistrata sissoo woodlot.
Read MoreEconomic Evaluation and Yield Performance of Some Medicinal Plants in Coconut Based Multistoried Agroforestry Systems.
Read MoreStudies on the Effect of some Inorganic and Organic Substances against Ozone Damage of Sensitive Crops.
Potentiality of Potato Based Agrisilvicultural Land Use System in the Northern Part of Bangladesh
Read MorePHYTOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS UNDER DIFFERENT AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
Screening of Bangladeshi winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars for sensitivity to ozone
Potentiality of Organic Rice Production Fertilized with Different Agroforestry Tree Leaf Litter in Northern Bangladesh
Varietal performance of transplanted aman rice under mango based agroforestry system
Potentiality of carbon sequestration by agroforestry species in Bangladesh
Potentiality of Litchi-Fodder Based Agroforestry System in Bangladesh
Screening of Potato Varieties under Litchi Based Agroforestry System
Assessment of the state of agroecosystem sustainability using landscape indicators: a comparative study of three rural areas in Greece.
Cost-benefit analysis of different agroforestry systems and practices of Kaharole Upazila of Dinajpur District,
Evaluation of Brinjal Production Influenced by Tree Canopies Under Litchi Based Agroforestry System
Cost-benefit analysis of different agroforestry systems and practices of Kaharole Upazila of Dinajpur District,
Strategic Environmental Assessment: Current Status, Practices and Challenges in Bangladesh
Livelihood Improvement of Farmers through Agroforestry Practices in Teesta and Jamuna River Basins
Agroforestry: A potential land use practice in newly accreted char land of Bangladesh
Conference Papers
Multistoried Cropping System- A new room for indigenous vegetables and medicinal plants.
MPT’s Plantation Systems in the Northern Agro Ecological Zones.
Timber Based Multistoried Agroforestry System- Environmental Friendly and Sustainable Cropping System for Livelihood Improvement.
Livelihood Security and Mitigating Climate Changes in the Barind Tract of Bangladesh through Practicing Agroforestry Systems.
Comparative Studies of DSSAT and DOSE Models for Weather Data Assimilation in Relation to Plant Atmosphere Interface.
Books
Basis of Agroforestry
Multistoried Cropping System- A new room for indigenous vegetables and medicinal plants
Others
Performance of Carrot as Intercrop under Multistoried Agroforestry System in Bangladesh
Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
- ITP (DRM)
Funded by: Sida (Swedish International Development Agency)
- BAU Agricultural Graduate Scholarship,
Funded by: BAU, Mymensingh
- Bangladesh Junior researcher Fellowship
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
- UGC Doctoral Fellowship,
Funded by: UGC Bangladesh
- Greece Postdoctoral Fellowship
Funded by: IKY, Greece
- China Ministry of Science and Technology Fellowship
Funded by: China Ministry of Science and Technology
- UK Fellowship
Funded by: British Council, UK
- ITP Fellowship, SEA
Funded by: Sida (Swedish International Development Agency)
- The Crawford Fund Fellowship
Funded by: The Crawford Fund, Australia
- AgriFoSe2030 visiting scholar
Funded by: Sida (Swedish International Development Agency)
- MIF fellow
Funded by: The Matsumae International Foundation, Japan
- ITP Fellowship
Funded by: Sida (Swedish International Development Agency)
PROJECTS
- Strategies for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Impact in the Char land Ecosystem of Tista River Basin
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: This project will investigate the coping mechanism of the farmers of the Tista River Basin (Char land) through participatory approaches.
- Potentiality of Okra-Mango Based Agroforestry Practice as Multifunctional Landscape in the Climate Vulnerable Char land of Bangladesh for Better Economic and Eco Service Return
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: The possibility of okra production at the char land soil of the mango orchard was evaluated.
- Varietal performance of garlic influenced by planting spacing under moringa based agroforestry system
Funded by: Institute of Research and Training, HSTU
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: The best garlic variety and their planting spacings were found on the floor of the moringa orchard.
- Prospect of fenugreek (methi) cultivation under different agroforestry practices in the northern part of Bangladesh
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Evaluation of Methi production under different agroforestry systems like litchi, mango, and moringa based was investigated.
- Potentiality of organic tomato production under litchi-based agroforestry systems
Funded by: University Grants Commission, Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: The possibility of organic tomato production on the floor of the litchi orchard in the Dinajpur district was evaluated.
- Identification, documentation and improving of existing agroforestry systems in the selected agro-ecological region of Bangladesh
Funded by: BAS-USDA
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Improved agroforestry practices were identified for the northern part of Bangladesh from both economic and eco-service perspectives.
- Improvement of agroforestry practices for better livelihood and environment in Char land area of Tista River Basin
Funded by: Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF)
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Improved agroforestry models were developed and assessed in the Tista char land area of the Nilphamary and Rangpur districts.
- Capacity development of Asian Universities on Strategic Environmental Assessment
Funded by: European Union (EU) as an Erasmus + Program
Position: Project Leader
Description: Departmental Capacity Development on the assessment of strategic environmental assessment was done.
- Restoration of Forest through Village Common Forest (VCF) Management with and without NGO Intervention: Evidence from Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHTs) of Bangladesh
Funded by: SANDEE and ICIMOD, Nepal
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: The impact of forest restoration activities on livelihood done by NGOs and tribal people themselves was investigated.
SOCIAL NETWORK
- Google Scholar Profile
URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=OjCg0dsAAAAJ
- Skype
- ResearchGate Profile
- Academia.edu Profile