Professor
Dr. Nasrin Sultana is a faculty member (Professor) of the Department of Agroforestry and Environmental Science at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am an Environmental Science expert involved in greenhouse gas emission and mitigation, especially microbial methane emission and oxidation linked with the taxonomic identities of active microorganisms in rice paddy soils. Some of my research focuses on the long-term fertilizer regimes and conversion of aerobic upland to flooding paddy fields that significantly altered the community structure of functional microbes, especially methane-oxidizing bacteria (MOB), ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA) and bacteria (AOB) under the changing environment.
I have research activity in environmental pollution and contamination, especially heavy metal/metalloids toxicity: accumulation and translocation of heavy metals on different agricultural crops and its impact on soil to plants and its exposure to human health. My research work has been published in different renowned journals such as: đš Biology and Fertility of Soils đš Pedosphere đš Microorganisms đš Molecular Sciences đš Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology đš HortScience đš Agroforestry and Environment Journal, etc.
Research interest: Global Warming and Climate Change Issues: Greenhouse Gas Emission and Oxidation, Metals/Metalloids Toxicity, Environmental Pollution, and Contamination.
| Degree Name | Subject/Specialization | Institute | Passing Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Environmental Science | Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences | 2020 | China |
| MS | Genetics and Plant Breeding | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 2008 | Bangladesh |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honorsâ) | Agriculture | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | 2005 | Bangladesh |
| Title | Organization | Location | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Babgladesh | 2023/02/23 | Till date |
| Associate Profwssor | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2019/02/23 | 2023/02/22 |
| Assistant Professor | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2012/02/23 | 2019/02/22 |
| Lecturer | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2010/02/23 | 2012/02/22 |
| Scientific Officer | Bangladesg Agricultural Research Institute | Gazipur, Bangladesh | 2008/06/08 | 2010/02/22 |
| Sl | Journal Article | Year | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhi Akter, Md. Forhad Hossain, Jubayer-Al-Mahmud, Nasrin Sultana, Md. Maruf Hasan and Tahira Begum. 2023. Cauliflower Cultivation on Rooftop Garden Using Various Composts: Morphological and Economic Analysis. Journal of Agroforestry and Environment. 16(1):145-159. | 2023 | Journal Article | Link |
| 2 | Sultana N, Zhao J, Cai Y F, Rahman G K M M, Alam M S, Faheem M, Ho A, Jia Z J. 2021. Methanotrophy-driven accumulation of organic carbon in four paddy soils of Bangladesh. Pedosphere. 32(2): 348â358. [SCI, IF: 5.514]. | 2022 | Journal Article | Link |
| 3 | Muhammad Faheem, Sadaf Shabbir, Jun Zhao, Philip G Kerr, Nasrin Sultana and Zhongjun Jia. 2020. Enhanced Adsorptive Bioremediation of Heavy Metals (Cd2+, Cr6+, Pb2+) by Methane-Oxidizing Epipelon. Journal Microorganisms. 505(8): 1-17. [SCI, IF: 5.143]. | 2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 4 | Muhammad Faheem, Sadaf Shabbir, Jun Zhao, Philip G Kerr, Shafaqat Ali, Nasrin Sultana and Zhongjun Jia Multifunctional Periphytic Biofilms: Polyethylene Degradation and Cd2+ and Pb2+ Bioremediation under High Methane Scenario. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2020. 21(5331): [SCI, IF: 6.628]. | 2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 5 | M. Mizanur Rahman, Kamrun Nahar, Md. Meraj Ali, Nasrin Sultana, Mohammad Minnatul Karim, Utpal Kumar Adhikari, Mamoona Rauf and Md. Abul Kalam Azad.2020. Effect of Long-Term Pesticides and Chemical Fertilizers Application on the Microbial Community Specifically Anammox and Denitrifying Bacteria in Rice Field Soil of Jhenaidah and Kushtia District, Bangladesh. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. v:104(5): [ SCI, IF: 2.807]. | 2020 | Journal Article | Link |
| 6 | Nasrin Sultana, Jun Zhao, Yan Zheng, Yuanfeng Cai, Muhammad Faheem, Xianlong Peng, Weidong Wang and Zhongjun Jia. Stable isotope probing of active methane oxidizers in rice field soils from cold regions. Journal of Biology and Fertility of Soils. 2019. 55(3):243â250. [SCI, IF: 7.116]. | 2019 | Journal Article | Link |
| 7 | Jasim Uddain , Sanzida Islam Tripti , Mohammad Shah Jahan , Nasrin Sultana, Md Jahedur Rahman and Sreeramanan Subramaniam. 2019. Changes of Morphological and Biochemical Properties in Organically Grown Zucchini Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.). J HortScience 54(9):1485-1491. [SCI, IF: 1.455]. | 2019 | Journal Article | Link |
| 8 | N Sultana, J A Mahmud and A H M Solaiman. 2012. Study on Plant Diversity in Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Campus. J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 6(2): 7-19. [ISSN 1997-6038]. | 2012 | Journal Article | Link |
| 9 | N Sultana, T Tanjin and J Uddain. 2012. Growth and Yield Performance of Chinese Cabbage under different types of Mulching (Brassica campestris var. Pekinensis). Bangladesh J. Agriculturist. 5(1): 13â22. [ISSN 1812-4631]. | 2012 | Journal Article | Link |
| 10 | N Sultana and M S Alam. 2011. Yield Performance of Ten Mungbean Genotypes at Magura SubStation of BINA. J. Sher-e-Bangla Agric. Univ. 5(2): 46-52. [ISSN 1997-6038]. | 2011 | Journal Article | Link |
| Student | Degree | Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habiba Jannat Tithi | Master of Science (MS) | 2025 | Accumulation of sodium meta-arsenate and its impact on the morpho-physiology, growth and yield of tomato plants | Supervisor |
| Md. Rasedul Hasan | Master of Science (MS) | 2025 | Mitigation of global warming potential under water management during Boro rice cultivation | Supervisor |
| Md. Waliul Hasan | Master of Science (MS) | 2025 | Global warming potential as influenced by fertilize management during Wheat cultivation | Supervisor |
| Mohammad Samiul Houqe | Master of Science (MS) | 2024 | Exploring the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) and its adverse effect on morpho-physiology, growth and yield response of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) | Supervisor |
| Md. Feroz Miah | Master of Science (MS) | 2024 | Study of Heat Wave scenario and its trends during 2000-2022 over Bangladesh | Supervisor |
| Emtiaz Ahmed | Master of Science (MS) | 2024 | Exploring the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) and its adverse effect on morpho- physiology, growth and yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) | Supervisor |
| Dil Jahan | Master of Science (MS) | 2023 | Effect of green leaf biomass of Ipil-ipil on the growth and yield performance of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and soil properties | Supervisor |
| Mst. Arafat Jahan Mimi | Master of Science (MS) | 2023 | ACCUMULATION AND TRANSLOCATION OF INORGANIC ARSENATE (As) AND ITS IMPACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSE OF CHILLI (Capsicum frutescens L.) | Supervisor |
| Rakiba Yesmin | Master of Science (MS) | 2023 | EXPLORING THE ACCUMULATION OF CADMIUM AND ITS ADVERSE EFFECT ON MORPHO-PHYSIOLOGY, GROWTH AND YIELD OF OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus L) | Supervisor |
| Jannatul Nesa | Master of Science (MS) | 2023 | PERFORMANCE OF CAULIFLOWER AS INTERCROP UNDER MORINGA BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM | Co-Supervisor |
| Asifa Akter Jamia | Master of Science (MS) | 2023 | Effect of Foliar Application of Moringa Leaf Extract as a Bio-stimulant on Growth, Morpho-physiology and Yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Halima Akter | Master of Science (MS) | 2023 | Role of Ascorbic Acid as A seed Priming Agent in Alleviating Salt Induced Damages In germination and Early Seedling Growth of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) | Co-Supervisor |
| Shariful Alam | Master of Science (MS) | 2022 | Effect of Inorganic Arsenate on Growth and Yield response of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Grown in Artificially Contaminated Soil | Supervisor |
| Harun-OR-Rashid | Master of Science (MS) | 2022 | Estimation of tree bio-diversity and carbon Stock at thakurgaon sadar upazila of Thakurgaon district | Co-Supervisor |
| Sl | Professional | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General member of Soil Science Society | Professional | 2016 | Till date |
| 2 | General member of Weed Science Society | Professional | 2012 | Till date |
| 3 | General member of Agronomy Society | Professional | 2010 | Till date |
| 4 | Genetics and Plant Breeding Society (lifetime member) | Professional | 2008 | Till date |
| 5 | Alumni of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (lifetime member) | Professional | 2005 | Till date |
| 6 | Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh (lifetime member) | Professional | 2005 | Till date |
| Sl | Achievements | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ââNanjing Municipal Govt. Scholarship as Excellent International Studentââ | Award | 2029 |
| 2 | ââNanjing Municipal Govt. Scholarship as Excellent International Studentââ | Award | 2020 |
| 3 | ââNanjing Municipal Govt. Scholarship as Excellent International Studentââ | Award | 2018 |
| 4 | ââNanjing Municipal Govt. Scholarship as Excellent International Studentââ | Award | 2017 |
| 5 | ââNanjing Municipal Govt. Scholarship as Excellent International Studentââ | Award | 2016 |
| 6 | ââThe Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)ââ fellowship for pursuing PhD in China. | Fellowship | 2015 |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Participated a Symposium on âFrontiers in Plant-Microbiomes Interactionââ in 20th March, 2017 at Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy Sciences, Nanjing, China. |
| 2 | Attended a Symposium on âSoil Biodiversity in a rapidly changing worldââ in 20th October, 2017 at Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy Sciences, Nanjing, China. |
| 3 | Participated in 5-days International Conference on âThe Second Global Soil Biodiversity ââand performed a Poster presentation during 14-19th October 2017 in Nanjing, China. |
| 4 | Attended in 3 days âSecond International conference on The Applied Microbiology and Beneficial Microbesââ as a Poster presenter in Osaka, Japan from 23 to 25th October, 2017. |
| 5 | For successful participation on the "7th International Symposium on Geological Microbiology'' and performed a poster presentation during from 8 to 11 June, 2018 in Shanghai, China. |
| 6 | Participated as a poster presenter in the 11th International Symposium on Agriculture and the Environment since 14-18th October, 2018, Nanjing, China. |
| 7 | Successful E-poster presentation in the "11th International Conference on the Establishment of Cooperation Between Companies and Institutions in the Nordic Countries, the Baltic Sea Region and the World, Linnaeus Eco-Tech-2018 conference from 19th-21st November, 2018 at Brofästet, Kalmar, Sweden. |
| 8 | Attended in 2 days â2019 ANSO Young Scientists Forum and Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Conferenceââ as a participants Hangzhou, China from 09 to 10th November, 2019. |
| 9 | Successfully completed an âInternational Training on Need, Scope, Process and Importance of Germplasm Exchange'' from 05-06 December 2021 at BSMRAU, Gazipur, Bangladesh. |
| 10 | Successfully participated an International Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture: "Climate Smart Agriculture for a Resilient Coastal Bangladesh OKP-BDG-103561" from 15-16 February 2023 at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Patuakhali, Bangladesh. |
| 11 | Participated a 5 days capacity building training on âScaling up Climate Ambition on Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Using: Nationally Determined Contribution Expert Tool (NEXT)â from 19-23 March 2023 at Bangladesg Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Gazipur, Bangladesh. |
| 12 | Attended a thematic session focusing on âclimate risk financing options for landscape resilienceâ on behalf of World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) which, organized by Bangladesh Agricultural Investment Forum (BAIF) in 28 August 2023 in the Pearl Room of the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 13 | Attended in 2 days International Symposium on âNature for Sustainable Developmentâ in association with IAP-AASSAâ from 07-08 October 2023 at Science and Technology Complex, Bangladesh. Academy of Sciences, Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 14 | Participated as a presenter of research work findings in the âAnnual Research Review Workshop 2023â organized by SAURES from 20-21 December at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
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