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Dr. Mohummed Shofi Ullah Mazumder

Professor

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Department of Agricultural Extension and Information System
Faculty of Agriculture

Phone: +8801716342352
E-mail: shofikeron@gmail.com, shofikeron@sau.edu.bd
Blood Group: B+

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Professor Mohummed Shofi Ullah Mazumder’s academic career in Bangladesh spans more than two decades, initially as a lecturer at the Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) and then join as a part-time academic in Sher-e- Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) in 2004, and more importantly, since 2006 is working as a full-time academic in best-known SAU under the department of Agricultural Extension & Information System. Professor Mazumder has sustained an active research agenda in development studies and environment focusing on agriculture. Professor Mazumder has published publications all five top journals in the field of development studies and climate change: World Development, Sustainable Development, The European Journal of Development Research, Climate Policy and Food Security. His other publication outlets include internationally reputed journals: Prague Economic Papers and African Journal of Agricultural Research. His research has added new dimensions to measurement of impact involving panel data and considering control group by using quasi-experimental survey design. To date, he has authored/co-authored (edited) (a) more than 50 refereed national journal articles; (b) one book with leading international publishers. Additionally, Top-level journals in the field invite him to review papers on a regular basis. Dr Mazumder has taught both core and specialist areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Agricultural Extension Education (undergrad program), Motivation (undergrad program), Extension Administration, Supervision and Management (MS program), Research Methodology in Social Sciences (MS program), Extension Administration and Training Management (PhD program), Advanced Social Research Methodology (PhD program). Professor Mazumder successfully supervising one PhD student as principal advisor, and Five students as associate advisor. In addition, he has successfully supervised more than 40 theses master (MS) students in a range of research areas including differing socio-economic contexts.

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
Post Doctoral Program Development Studies Funded by UGC 2020 Bangladesh
PhD Agricultural Economics and Management Zhejiang University 2014 China
MS Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Bangabandhu Sheiks Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University 2003 Bangladesh
B. Sc. (Ag.) Agriculture Bangladesh Agricultural University 1997 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Lecturer SAU Dhaka 31/05/2006 30/05/2008
Professor SAU Dhaka 2018/03/30 todate
Associate Professor SAU Dhaka 2014/03/30 2018/03/29
Assistant Professor SAU Dhaka 2008/05/31 2014/03/29
Part-time Teacher SAU Dhaka 2004/10/9 2006/05/30
Lecturer PSTU Patuakhali 2003/12/15 2004/10/8
Sl Journal Article Year Type Link
1 Effects of conservation farming practices on agro-ecosystem services for sustainable food security in Bangladesh 2023 Journal Article Link
2 The effects of microfinance programs on recipients’ livelihoods in rural Bangladesh 2022 Journal Article Link
3 Farmers’ adaptations strategies towards soil salinity effects in agriculture: the interior coast of Bangladesh 2022 Journal Article Link
4 Scale construction to Measure Farmers ‘Satisfaction on the Advisory Services of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Bangladesh 2020 Journal Article Link
5 Effects of Farmers Knowledge and Climate Change on Yields of Crop in the Saline Prone Area of Bangladesh 2019 Journal Article Link
6 FARMERS’EXTENT OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TOWARDS SALINITY EFFECTS IN AGRICULTURE 2015 Journal Article Link
7 Does Microfinance Impact on Rural Empowerment in Bangladesh? Differences Between Governmental and Non‐Governmental Microfinance Programs 2015 Journal Article Link
8 What impact does microfinance have on rural livelihood? A comparison of governmental and non-governmental microfinance programs in Bangladesh 2015 Journal Article Link
9 Role of microfinance in sustainable development in rural Bangladesh 2015 Journal Article Link
10 Competent Alternative Model for the Peasants' Medical Expenditures in China: A Case of New Rural Cooperative Medical Service System (Nrcms) in Zhejiang Province 2014 Journal Article Link
11 Micro-credit and poverty reduction: A case of Bangladesh 2013 Journal Article Link
12 Monga vulnerability in the northern part of Bangladesh 2012 Journal Article Link

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Student Degree Year Title Role
Fida Al Hasan MS 2022 Extension Media Contact by the Urban People in Receiving Gardening Information Co-Supervisor
Sadia Sultana MS 2021 Charland Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies towards Adverse Effects on Their Food Security under Brahmanbaria District Supervisor
Md. Abul Hasan MS 2021 Yield Gap Minimizing Strategies Followed by Tomato Growers of Burichang Upazila Under Cumilla District Supervisor
Sushama Barua MS 2021 Use of Youtube for Diffusion of Innovative Agricultural Technologies: A Digital Self-Helf Approach to the Farmers Supervisor
Mousumi Afroz MS 2021 Salinity Impact on Coastal Farmers’ Livelihood in Bangladesh Co-Supervisor
Md. Humayun Kabir MS 2021 Farmers’ Perception Towards Harmful Effects of Soil Salinity on Food Production Co-Supervisor
Arojita Mottasima MS 2021 Fish Farmers’ Perception on Climate Change Co-Supervisor
Al Nahian MS 2021 Adverse Effect of Flood on Fish Production as Perceived by the Farmers of Gangachawra Upazila Under Rangpur District Co-Supervisor
Mahbuba Moonmoon PhD 2021 Farmers’ Satisfaction on the Advisory Services of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Member of advisory committee
Maliha Tasmin Eshita MS 2020 ADOPTION OF COLOMBO LEMON (Citrus sp.) BY THE NARSINGDI DISTRICT Co-Supervisor
A. K. M Iamus Shaum MS 2020 EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY OF MS RESEARCH STUDIES UNDER AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION DISCIPLINE IN BANGLADESH Supervisor
Md. Aminul Islam MS 2020 Commercialization of Betel Leaf Cultivation by the Farmers of Wazirpur Upazila under Barishal District Co-Supervisor
Rahela Akther MS 2020 What Effects Does Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Practices have on Farmers’ Livelihood Development Under Selected Areas of Lakshmipur District Supervisor
Md. Shajinur Rahman MS 2020 Effects of Climate Change on Farmers’ Food and Nutrition Security Supervisor
Kaniz Fatema MS 2020 Farmers’ Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Commercial Vegetable Farming under Baraigram Upazila of Natore District Co-Supervisor
Md. Tusar Ali Khan MS 2020 Use of Agricultural Machineries by the Farmer of Gaibandha District Co-Supervisor
Md. Tohrul Islam MS 2020 Farmers’ Knowledge Practice on Export Quality Mango Production in Shibgonj Upazella Under Chapainawabgonj District Supervisor
Md. Abdur Rafiq Sarkar PhD 2019 Impact of Potato Contract Farming in Terms of Return on Investment (RoI) Member of advisory committee
Mohammad Mahashin PhD 2019 Impact of Climate Smart Agriculture on Farmer's Livelihood Member of advisory committee
Yeasir Arafat MS 2018 MARKETING PROBLEMS OF GUAVA FARMERS IN THE SELECTED AREA OF NESARABAD UPAZILA UNDER PIROJPUR DISTRICT Co-Supervisor
Md. Owaliullah Khan MS 2018 ADOPTION OF SELECTED HYBRID RICE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES BY THE FARMERS OF JOYPURHAT DISTRICT IN BANGLADESH Co-Supervisor
Md. Asif Kisar MS 2018 CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY ON FARMERS’ FOOD SECURITY IN THE NORTHERN PART OF BANGLADESH Supervisor
Md. Mostafizur Rahman MS 2018 Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Towards Agricultural Mechanization of Babuganj Upazila under Barisal District Supervisor
Md. Julfiker Moin PhD 2018 EFFECTS OF USING SELECTED POST-HARVEST PRACTICES TO STRENGTHEN VEGETABLE EXPORT MARKET Member of advisory committee
Tanzina Rahman Luna MS 2017 CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Supervisor
Omar Faruq MS 2017 RICE YIELD GAP MINIMIZING STRATEGIES PRACTICED BY THE FARMERS OF DHAMRAI UPAZILA UNDER DHAKA DISTRICT Supervisor
Farrukh Ahamed PhD 2017 FARMERS’ SATISFACTION ON AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN SELECTED AREAS OF BANGLADESH Member of advisory committee
Md. Abdullah Al Noman MS 2016 Farmers’ Food Security Status in Bangladesh Co-Supervisor
Mohammad Ashikul Islam MS 2016 Farmers’ Attitude Towards Commercial Cultivation of Cut Flowers Supervisor
Dewan Mahmudul Hoque MS 2016 Farmers’ Attitude Towards Industrialization in Narayanganj District Supervisor
Md. Mohiuddin Mithon MS 2016 Attitude of the House Owners’ Towards Rooftop Gardening at Dhaka City Co-Supervisor
Md. Ekramul Hosen MS 2016 Effect of Climate Change on Agriculture in the Saline Prone Areas of Bangladesh Co-Supervisor
Sultana Pervin MS 2016 USE OF IMPROVED WHEAT CULTIVATION PRACTICES BY THE FARMERS Co-Supervisor
Sudip Barai MS 2016 HINDRANCE AND PROSPECTS OF WATERMELON CULTIVATION IN BANGLADESH FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF FARMERS IN KOTALIPARA UPAZILA UNDER GOPALGANJ DISTRICT Co-Supervisor
Md. Shofikul Islam MS 2016 HINDRANCES AND PROSPECTS OF MANGO CULTIVATION IN BANGLADESH FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF FARMERS Supervisor
Md. Hafizur Rahman MS 2015 Problems and Prospects of Jackfruit Commercialization as Experienced by farmers at Bhaluka Upazila under Mymensingh Distract Co-Supervisor
Kishor Kumar Poddar MS 2015 Effect of Climate Change on Rural Farmers’ Livelihood Supervisor
Md. Arifur Rahman Peal MS 2015 Farmer’s Extent of Adaptation Strategies Towards Salinity Effects in Agriculture Supervisor
Asma Khatun MS 2015 Comparative Effectiveness of Family Development Approach and Group Based Approach of Dipshikha Activities Co-Supervisor
Bibekananda Hira MS 2014 Effects of Shrimp Culture Towards Upliftment of Rural Farmers Supervisor
Md. Abdur Rajib MS 2006 Small Farmers Behavior on Micro Credit Co-Supervisor
Anwarul Haque PhD 0 Adoption and Extent of Using Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) by The Vegetable Growers Member of advisory committee
Md. Shafiqul Islam PhD 0 Livelihood Status of Rural Women Through Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation Member of advisory committee
Md. Ariful Haque PhD 0 Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Farming System in the Southern Part of Bangladesh Supervisor
Nusrat Jahan PhD 0 Impact of Community Based Dairy Farming towards Socio Economic Development of Women Farmer Member of advisory committee
Sheikh Mohammud Shafi PhD 0 Assessing the Predictors and Impact of Herbicides Application in Rice Productions Member of advisory committee
Sl Professional Type From To
1 Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society (BAES) Professional 2015 to date
Sl Achievements Type Year
1 University Grand Commission (UGC) Postdoctoral Fellowship Fellowship 2020
2 Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarship Scholarship 2009
3 BSMRAU Merit Scholarship & Ministry of Science and Technology Scholarship Scholarship 2001
4 Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Scholarship 1994
Others