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Dr. Mohammad Samiul Islam is a distinguished academician specializing in Agricultural Economics. He currently serves as the Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Economics at Presidency University, Dhaka. Dr. Islam earned his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2023, supported by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) scholarship. He previously completed his BSc and MSc in Agricultural Economics from Bangladesh Agricultural University.

With over 14 years of teaching experience, Dr. Islam has taught a wide range of economics courses and supervised more than 12 research students. His research focuses on technology adoption, impact assessment, and agricultural development, with numerous publications in reputed international journals. He has also served as a peer reviewer for several academic journals and remains actively engaged in promoting quality research and policy-relevant studies in economics.

2019-2023

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia.

Dissertation: “Assessing Economic Impacts of Rice Research and Extension in Bangladesh”

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman

Sponsor: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) 

2015-2016

M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

Thesis: “Changes in Financial Performance and Ratio Analysis of Bangladesh Krishi Bank”.

Supervisor: Professor Rois Uddin Miyan

Funding: Ministry of National Science and Technology (NST), Bangladesh

2011-2012

Master of Business Administration (MBA), North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2004-2009

B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).

2002 – 2003 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Govt. Ashek Mahmud College, Jamalpur, Mymensingh.

2000-2001

Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Balizuri F.M High School, Madargonj, Jamalpur, Mymensingh

September 2024 – Present

Head and Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Presidency University (PU)

• Lead and manage departmental operations, faculty, and curriculum development.
• Oversee budget, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Advocate for the department in institutional meetings and external engagements.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members.
• Promote student success through advising, research opportunities, and internships.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate economics courses.
• Conduct and publish original research; secure funding.
• Mentor students in research and career development.
• Serve on committees and contribute to institutional goals.
• Engage in professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jan 2024 to August 2024

Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh

• Taught courses including Agricultural Economics, Project Management, Research Methodology, and Quantitative Methods
• Advised undergraduate and graduate students on academics and careers
• Conducted and published research on agricultural technology and impact assessment
• Secured research funding and grants
• Served on academic committees and contributed to curriculum development
• Participated in interdisciplinary research and community outreach
• Attended workshops and conferences for professional growth
• Engaged with media and public events to promote economics in solving societal issues

Jan 2024 to August 2024

Research Coordinator, Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB), Ashulia, Savar.

• Facilitated the planning and development of 25 research projects, including defining objectives, designing methodologies, and establishing timelines and budgets.
• Coordinated participant recruitment efforts, ensuring adherence to inclusion criteria and obtaining informed consent from study participants.
• Managed data collection activities, including training staff, setting up data collection tools/systems, and ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Acted as a liaison between researchers, collaborators, funding agencies, and institutional review boards (IRBs), ensuring effective communication and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented corrective actions to ensure successful project completion.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and manuscripts summarizing research findings for dissemination to stakeholders and the scientific community.
• Managed project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Provided training and supervision to research staff, ensuring adherence to research protocols and procedures.

Nov 2019 to July 2024

PhD Scholar and Agricultural Economist, International Rice Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Conducted original research in agricultural economics, focusing on the economic impacts of rice research and extension in Bangladesh
• Developed research proposals, literature reviews, and methodologies
• Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical tools
• Interpreted findings and formulated evidence-based conclusions and recommendations
• Prepared manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences
• Collaborated with faculty and peers on interdisciplinary research and grant proposals
• Participated in seminars, workshops, and colloquia for skill enhancement and feedback
• Mentored students and served as a teaching assistant, guiding research and academic writing

Nov 2018 to December 2023

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB), Ashulia, Savar.

• Taught undergraduate courses in Macro/Microeconomics, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics, and Research Methodology using interactive teaching methods
• Conducted and published research on agricultural economics, technology adoption, and impact assessment
• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students on research, academics, and career planning
• Served on committees for curriculum development and program assessment
• Engaged in professional development through conferences and workshops
• Collaborated on interdisciplinary research and community outreach projects
• Advised economics majors and minors on academic planning and career opportunities
• Contributed to the academic community through peer review and involvement in scholarly journals and associations

Sept 2013 to Oct 2018

Lecturer, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB), Ashulia, Savar.

• Taught introductory and advanced undergraduate economics courses using diverse instructional methods
• Developed course materials aligned with learning objectives and student needs
• Created an inclusive, engaging classroom environment with active student participation
• Integrated real-world examples and current events into course content
• Advised students on academic planning, research, and career development
• Participated in professional development and applied best practices in teaching
• Served on committees for curriculum development and academic initiatives
• Conducted and presented research to contribute to the field of economics

2024

1. Islam, M.S., Nitty, N.H., Samsudin, M.N., Mohd Nawi, N., Alam, Z.M., & Bhandari, H.N. (2024). Assessing Economic Impacts and Returns to Investment in Boro Rice Research and Extension in Bangladesh. Advanced International Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and SME’s (AIJBES), 6(21). Retrieved From Https://Gaexcellence.Com/Aijbes/Article/View/4168
2. Islam, M.S., Nitty, N.H., Samsudin, M.N., Mohd Nawi, N., Alam, Z.M., & Bhandari, H.N. (2024). Economic Impact and Returns on investment of Rice Research and Extension in Bangladesh: An Economic Surplus Approach, Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 51(6). https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674- 2974.51.6.13
3. Islam, M.S., Nitty, N.H., Samsudin, M.N., Mohd Nawi, N., Alam, Z.M., & Bhandari, H.N. (2024). Factors Influencing Farmers’ Behavior Towards Adoption Intensity of The Modern Rice Varieties in Bangladesh, Malaysian Journal of Agricultural Economics,31(1). https://doi.org/10.36877/mjae.a0000511

2023

1. Islam, M. S., Huda, S. N., Begum, A., & Begum, T.(2023). Drivers of Adoption Intensity of BRRI Released Modern Aus Rice Varieties: Evidence from Smallholders Farmers in Jamalpur District of Bangladesh, ICRRD Quality Index Research Journal, 4(1), 191-201. https://doi.org/10.53272/icrrd.v4i1.8
2. Islam, M.S., Nitty, N.H., Samsudin, M.N., Mohd Nawi, N., Alam, Z.M., & Bhandari, H.N. (2023). Economics Impacts of Rice Research and Extension in Bangladesh. Abstract Book of Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference (pp. 28). https://scholar.google.com.

2021

1. Huda, S. N., Begum, F., Rahaman, S. M., Akter, M. A., Islam, M. S., & Tanjim, H. (2021, 9 April). Impact on Mental Health due to Covid-19 Pandemic among Bangladeshi International Students in Malaysia: a Cross-Sectional Study. In Proceeding of International Conference on Science, Health, And Technology (pp. 54-58). https://scholar.google.com.

2020

1. Islam, M.S., Huda., S.N., Islam., S., & Begum, A. (2020). Productivity Impact of Modern HYV Rice Among Smallholder Farmers in Bangladesh, BAUET Journal, 2(2), 120-129. www.bauetjournal.com
2. Nayeem, A. R., Islam, M. S., & Akter, M. F. (2020). The influencing factors of brand equity on consumer purchase intention of cell phones in Bangladesh. Global Scientific Journals, 8(1), 2247-2260. https://www.globalscientificjournal.com
3. Islam, M. S., Nayeem, A. R., & Huda, S. N. (2020). An economic analysis of cauliflower production in selected areas of Google Scholar, Crossref, DOAJ, ISI 8 Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. ICRRD Quality Index Research Journal, 29(2). https://doi.org/10.53272/icrrd.v4i1.8
4. Islam, M. S., Salehin, F., & Nayeem, A. R. (2020). Cauliflower cultivation productivity and resource utilization of Agroeconomics: A study on selected areas of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh. Globus-An International Journal of Management and IT, 11(2), 10-16. Doi:10.46360/globus.mgt.120201003 https://www.indianjournals.com.
5. Huda, S. N., Aktar, S., & Islam, M. S. (2020). Impact of ebanking on service quality and customer satisfaction in selected private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Globus-An International Journal of Management and IT, 11(2), 21-27. 10.46360/globus.mgt.120201005, https://www.indianjournals.com

2015

1. Rahman, M. K., Muhibbullah, M., & Islam, M. S. (2015). Socio-economic status of slum dwellers: a case study of Uttara periphery, Dhaka. Asian Review: Journal of Asian University of Bangladesh, 4(1), 14-27. https://www.researchgate.net
2. Rahman, M.K., Islam, M.S., & Muhibbullah, M. (2015). Development Scenarios of the Livestock Sector In Bangladesh: Past and Present, International Journal of Animal, Fisheries Sciences, 3(1), pp. 1-6. https://www.researchgate.net.

2011

1. Akter, S., Islam, M. S., & Rahman, M. S. (2011). An economic analysis of winter vegetable production in some selected areas of Narsingdi district. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 9(2). 10.22004/ag.econ.208667. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu.

2009

1. Alamgir, M. S., Jabbar, M. A., & Islam, M. S. (2009). Assessing the livelihood of slum dwellers in Dhaka city. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University, 7(2), 373-380. https://scholar.google.com

• Agricultural Research and Development
• Agricultural Economics
• Food Security
• Technology adoption
• Impact Assessment
• Agriculture Supply Chain Managment

Research Grants

2022-2024: UD$ 12,000 for the publications of PhD research works by International Rice Research Institute, Philippines.

2021-22: BDT 2 Lacs for the Project on Boro Rice Production in the Jamalpur District in Bangladesh by Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University, Jamalpur.

2019-2020:  Around BDT 3 lacks for the project on an assessment of employee grievances handling mechanism in Uttara Export Processing Zone in Bangladesh from Bangamata Sheikh Fojilatunnesa Mujib Science & Technology University, Jamalpur.

2015-2016: BDT 1.5 lacs for the MS Theis work on Changes in Financial Performance and Ratio Analysis of Bangladesh Krishi Bank from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Awards and Recognitions

2023: Bronze Medal Awarded-Conference paper Presentation-Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference, Malaysia

Scholarships and Fellowships

• 2019-2024: International Rice PhD Scholarship by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for pursuing PhD at UPM.
• 2015-2016: National Science and Technology Fellowship for pursuing MS in Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

Seminar

 2025

• Bangladesh Economy: Prospects and Challenges, Presidency University as Keynote Speaker

2024

• De-dollarization and Emerging Global Currency Order- Uttara University as Participant
• Strategies for Publishing High Impact Journal Articles, Asian University of Bangladesh as Speaker

2023

• Art of the Literature Review, Asian University of Bangladesh as Speaker
• Research Ecosystems, Asian University of Bangladesh, as Participants
• Budget 2023-24, Asian University of Bangladesh, as Speaker

2022

• Mastering Questionnaire Design for PhD Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia as Participant
• Writing PhD Research Proposal, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), as participants.

Conference

 2024

• International Conference in Economics, Business, Humaniora and Applied Science, University Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as paper presenter.
• Global Conference of Business and Economic Research (GCBER) at the Swiss-Garden Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, as paper presenter.

 2023

• Hyper-Interdisciplinary Conference, Malaysia, as paper presenter
• International Conference on Science, Health, And Technology, United Kingdom, Paper Presenter (Online).

Training

 2024

• Managing Research Projects: Planning, Execution, and Evaluation” Asian University of Bangladesh, as Speaker

2023

• Publishing Your Research: From Manuscript Preparation to Peer Review, Asian University of Bangladesh as Speaker
• Data Collection Techniques: From Surveys to Interviews, Asian University of Bangladesh as Speaker
• Research Funding: Grantsmanship and Proposal Writing, Asian University of Bangladesh as Participant

2022

• Leadership and Research Management, International Rice Research Institute as Participant
• Mendeley Reference Manager, Universiti Putra Malaysia as Participant

Workshop

 2025

• Impact Evaluation Techniques: From Theory to Practice, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur as Speaker.

2024

• A Workshop on Writing Effective Research Proposals, Asian University of Bangladesh as Speaker
• Mastering the Research Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Thesis Writing, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, as Speaker.

2023

• From Sources to Synthesis: Hands-On Workshop on Writing Literature Reviews, Asian University of Bangladesh as Speaker

2022

• Data Analysis with STATA, Universiti Putra Malaysia, as Participant

2020

The Literature Review: A Road Map, Universiti Putra Malaysia as Participant

Professional Membership and Affiliation

 2024

• Reviewer: African Journal of Agricultural Research
• Advisor: Barwaaqo Microfinance, Somalia

2022

• Life fellow: Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA)
• Editorial Board Member: ICRRD Journal, Malaysia

2021

• Life Member: Bangladesh Agricultural Economist Association (BAEA)
• Member: Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA)

2019

• Associate Editor: Journal of Economics and Development Studies

Research Students (MS Thesis Students)

-as Supervisor

1. Shahjahan Kabir, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
2. Aminul Islam, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
3. Abdikani, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
4. Sukhi Akter, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
5. Salah Uddin, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
6. Dipa Rani Roy, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
7. Borkat Ali, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
8. Nasir Uddin, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.
9. Anowarul Islam, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh.

-as Co-supervisor

1. Habiba Akter, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh
2. Farhana Akter, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh
3. Rafiqul Islam, MS Thesis, Department of Economics, Asian University of Bangladesh