DR. MD MAHBUBUR RAHMAN: A PIONEER IN BIORATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT 🌿
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Md Mahbubur Rahman, an esteemed entomologist, is currently an Assistant Professor at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) in Bangladesh. With over 14 years of research and teaching experience, he has made significant contributions to sustainable pest management. His work focuses on biorational strategies to control invasive pests affecting crops such as betel vine, mungbean, and coconut. His research findings have been widely recognized, leading to the development of innovative pest control technologies.
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Rahman’s academic journey began with a deep-rooted passion for agricultural sciences. He pursued his higher education in entomology, acquiring specialized knowledge in insect pest management. His dedication to understanding the ecological balance of pests and crops propelled him to explore innovative and eco-friendly solutions for sustainable agriculture.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at BSMRAU, Dr. Rahman has played a pivotal role in advancing pest management research. His professional engagements include:
- Leading multiple research projects on sustainable pest control
- Training and mentoring students and researchers
- Presenting findings at international conferences in Korea, the USA, and China
- Collaborating with national and international organizations to promote Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON
Dr. Rahman’s research primarily focuses on:
- Biorational Pest Management: Developing eco-friendly methods for controlling invasive pests like rugose spiraling whitefly, flea beetle, and thrips.
- Floating Garden Agriculture: Enhancing pest control techniques for vegetables and spices grown in floating gardens.
- New Pest Identification: Discovery of Thirathaba rufivena, a new pest affecting betel nut.
- Sustainable Crop Protection: Creating bio-intensive management programs for crops like mustard, betel vine, and coconut.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Rahman’s innovative pest management strategies have transformed agricultural practices, minimizing chemical pesticide dependency. His work has been instrumental in:
- Introducing 12+ novel pest control technologies
- Reducing crop losses and improving yields for farmers
- Promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices
ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Rahman has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. His scholarly impact includes:
- 23 research articles in international and national journals
- 140 Google Scholar citations
- 77 Scopus citations
- 5 authored booklets on pest management strategies
HONORS & AWARDS
- International IPM Training Certification from Wageningen University
- Acknowledgments for presenting research at leading global conferences
- Membership in esteemed organizations such as the Entomological Society of America and the Korean Society of Applied Entomology
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
- Expanding global collaborations in pest management research
- Developing more sustainable IPM solutions for climate-resilient agriculture
- Training the next generation of entomologists and agricultural scientists
FINAL NOTE
Dr. Md Mahbubur Rahman continues to push the boundaries of entomology and sustainable agriculture. His relentless dedication to pioneering eco-friendly pest control methods ensures that farming communities benefit from reduced pest-related losses and enhanced crop productivity.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
“Decomposition analysis of entrepreneurial activities in Japan: An international comparison.”
- MM Rahman, MA Uddin, I Masaru
- Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research
- 2023
“Combined use of sticky traps and biopesticides as a sustainable tool to manage Aleurocanthus rugosa (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) infesting betel vine.”
- MM Rahman, T Ahamed, MAR Khan, M Nuruzzaman, MR Islam, …
- Crop Protection,
- 2023
“Sustainable pest management approach against the hog plum leaf beetle, Podontia 14-punctata Linn. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).”
- MM Rahman, MR Islam, NK Dutta
- Bulletin of the National Research Centre,
- 2022
“Seasonal occurrence of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae) attacking mungbean in Southern part of Bangladesh.”
- MM Rahman, MA Rahman, MR Islam, MM Rahman, MA Sarker, NK Dutta
- Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies,
- 2022
“Comparison of IPM packages on flower thrips and pod borers management of mungbean with recommended practice.”
- MA Hossain, MM Rahman, MG Azam, MH Imam
- “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary …,
- 2020