Profile of Dr. Md. Shahin Alam

Dr. Md. Shahin Alam
Associate Professor
Department of Dairy & Poultry Science (DPS)
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: shahindps@hstu.ac.bd
Mobile: +8801717526070
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- I want to use my expertise in the field of animal nutrition to develop innovative solutions to improve the sustainable performance of animals, while contributing to progress in this field through research and practical application.
Analyzing and analysis skill:
R, FarmDESIGN, Q-GIS, ICP-OES, GC-FID, PCR, Weende analysis;
Languages skill:
English, Bangla, German, Hindi
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Sustainable mixed-crop livestock farming, Methane emission focusing carbon net zero, Food waste to animal feed, Mineral profiling including heavy metals, Fatty acid profiling, FarmDESIGN
EDUCATION
- PhD (Dairy farming system), 2023
Section of Animal Husbandry in the Tropics and Subtropics, University of Kassel, Germany
- M.Sc in Animal Science (Dairy farming with automation), 2017
Dept. of Animal Science, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands
- M.Sc in Dairy Science (Dairy cattle production), 2012
Dept. of Dairy Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
- B.Sc. in Animal Husbandry, 2011
Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Associate Professor (Dairy Science)
Dept. of Dairy & Poultry Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, BangladeshFebruary 11, 2022 to Present
- Research Associate
University of Kassel, GermanyDecember 02, 2023 to February 14, 2024
- Research Assistant
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and University of Kassel, GermanyAugust 15, 2019 to December 01, 2023
- Assistant Professor (Dairy Science)
Dept. of Dairy & Poultry Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, BangladeshMay 02, 2015 to February 10, 2022
- Lecturer (Dairy Science)
Dept. of Dairy & Poultry Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, BangladeshMay 02, 2013 to May 01, 2015
- Livestock Officer
HEQEP Project, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, BAU, Mymensingh-2202, BangladeshMay 01, 2012 to February 28, 2013
- Animal Husbandry Officer
C.P. Bangladesh Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh (Thailand based International farming company)September 01, 2011 to March 30, 2012
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Unlocking insights: Evaluating and developing predictive models for enteric methane emissions, dry matter intake, and their interplay in Indian cattle
Lead author role, Target: Journal of Dairy Science (ELSEVIER, Impact factor: 3.5)
Metropolitan dairying: Does it confer quality milk?
Lead author role: International Dairy Journal, (ELSEVIER, Impact factor: 3.1))
Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems (Wiley, Impact factor: 1.9)
Read MoreAlam, S., Velayudhan, S.M., Bateki, C.A., Malik, P.K., Bhatta, R., Buerkert, A., König, S. and Schlecht, E., 2024. Seasonal variation in heavy metal intake and excretion by dairy cattle in an Indian megacity. Livestock Science, p.105520. (ELSEVIER, Impact factor: 1.8)
Read MoreAlam, S., Krupnik, T.J., Sharmin, S., Islam, M.A. and Groot, J.C.J., 2024. Alternative cropping and feeding options to enhance sustainability of mixed crop-livestock farms in Bangladesh. NJAS: Impact in Agricultural and Life Sciences, 96, 2290046 (Taylor & Francis, Impact factor: 2.4)
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Velayudhan, S.M., Alam, S., Yin, T., Brügemann, K., Buerkert, A., Sejian, V., Bhatta, R., Schlecht, E. and König, S., 2023. Selective Sweeps in Cattle Genomes in Response to the Influence of Urbanization and Environmental Contamination. Genes, 14, 1–15 (MDPI, Impact factor: 3.5)
Read More- Velayudhan, S.M., Yin, T., Alam, S., Brügemann, K., Sejian, V., Bhatta, R., Schlecht, E. and König, S., 2023. Unraveling the Genomic Association for Milk Production Traits and Signatures of Selection of Cattle in a Harsh Tropical Environment. biology, 1483 (MDPI, Impact factor: 4.2) Read More
- Velayudhan, S.M., Brügemann, K., Alam, S., Yin, T., Devaraj, C., Sejian, V., Schlecht, E. and König, S., 2023. Molecular, physiological and hematological responses of crossbred dairy cattle in a tropical savanna climate. biology, 12, 1–16 (MDPI, Impact factor: 4.2) Read More
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- Amin, R., Hossain, S.M.J., Kabir, A., Miraz, F.H., Alam, S. and Sarker, S., 2021. Effects of Climate Change and Natural Disasters on Cattle Farming in Selected Areas of Bangladesh : A Preliminary Investigation. American Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics, 6, 23–28 Read More
- Hossain, S.M.J., Kabir, A., Amin, R., Deb, G.K., Amanullah, M., Afroz, F. and Alam, S., 2021. Comparative Study on Productive and Reproductive Performances of Indigenous, Red Chittagong Cattle, and Crossbred Cattle in Bangladesh. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, 7, 952–956
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- Habib, M.R., Rashid, M.H., Islam, M.A., Majumder, S., Islam, K.M.S., Ahmed, S. and Alam, M.S., 2018. Influence of green grass-based diets on growth and reproductive performance in dairy heifers. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 889–895 (Springer Nature, Impact factor: 1.7) Read More
- Islam, M.A., Rashid, M.H., Kajal, M.F.I. and Alam, M.S., 2013. Quality of milk available at local markets of Muktagacha upazila in Mymensingh district. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 11, 119–124 (Impact factor: 0.5) Read More
Alam, M.S., Rashid, M.H., Uddin, M.E. and Asaduzzaman, M., 2012. Effect of supplementation of fish meal on growth and reproductive performance of crossbred heifers. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 10, 261–266 (Impact factor: 0.5) Read More
- Hasan, M.B., Ali, M.A., Alam, M.S. and Bhuyian, M.A.S., 2012. Farmers ’ awareness on environmental degradation nearby the brickfield areas. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 10, 229–233 (Impact factor: 0.5)
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Conference Papers
Climatic stressors induced molecular responses of crossbred dairy cows in tropical Savannah region
Co-author, Tropentag 2023, Abstract book page number 424, Berlin, Germany
Read MoreThe rise of A2 milk: Consumer demand, farmer perception, and marketing strategies in a metropolitan area
Lead author (equal) and poster presenter, Tropentag 2023, Abstract book page number 565, Berlin, Germany
Read MoreAssessing the impact of urbanisation on milk quality and safety: A study in Bengaluru’s metropolitan dairy farming systems
Lead author and poster presenter, Tropentag 2023, Berlin, Germany
Read MorePotential impacts of urbanisation processes on dairy cattle health: Insights from Greater Bengaluru, India
Lead author and oral presenter, Indo-German Conference on Rural-Urban Transitions, 2023, Bengaluru, India
Read MoreMilk yield and quality parameters with different levels of roughage use in metropolitan dairy farming systems
Lead author and oral presenter, Animal Nutrition Research conference, 2023, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands
Potential impacts of urbanisation processes on dairy cattle health in Greater Bengaluru, India
Lead author and poster presenter, Tropentag 2022, Prague, Czech Republic
Read MoreImpacts of COVID-19 Lockdown on Dairy Farms in and around the Megacity of Bengaluru, India
Lead author and poster presenter, Tropentag 2021, Germany
Read MoreAlternative feeding options to enhance dairy farm sustainability in Bangladesh
Lead author and poster presenter, Tropentag 2020, Prague, Czech Republic
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Book Chapter
- Alam, M.S. and Silpa, M. V, 2020. Impacts of heavy metal feed contaminants in cattle farming In:, V. Seijian , S. S. Chauhan , P. K. Malik , G. Krishnan , M. Bagath , A. P. Kolte , and R. Bhatta (eds), Transfer of Mitigation Technologies for Heat Stress in Farm Animals, (NIANP: Bengaluru, India), 147–152
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Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
- Best Poster Awards - Tropentag conference 2022, Prague, Czech Republic
Funded by: ATSAF Academy
- DFG Research Unit FOR2432_A03_Animal Nutrition_University of Kassel and Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen, Germany
Funded by: German Research Foundation (DFG): Duration: 4.5 years
- Netherlands Fellowship Program-NFP (2 years MS study and research at Wageningen University and Research)
Funded by: Dutch higher education institutions, The Netherlands
- National Science and Technology fellowship for MS research and thesis
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technologhy, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
- Exim Bank Ltd. merit Scholarship
Funded by: Exim Bank Ltd.
PROJECTS
- International collaborative project: Social-ecological systems in the tension field of Indian urban-rural gradients: functions, scales and transition dynamics
Funded by: German Research Foundation (DFG)
Position: Doctoral Researcher
Description: Description: Subproject title (Animal Nutrition): Management factors influencing cow milk quality and safety in an Indian megacity Bengaluru
- Uses of Mushroom as an antioxidant, anticoccidial and growth Promoter in broiler production and development of least-cost balanced ration with locally available feed ingredients for dairy animal using Feed Master Android software
Funded by: Ministry of Science and Technolohy, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Position: Co-project Investigator
Description: Profitable animal production depends on so many factors and feeding is most important among them as feeding cost ....................................... requirement way. Feed master is an android application that can easily be installed on an android device which can formulate ration instantly according to thumb rule.
SOCIAL NETWORK
- Google Scholar Profile
URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=heC6geEAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate Profile