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Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun (Bengali: ড. মোহাম্মদ শামীম আল মামুন) is working as a principal scientist at the Bangladesh Tea Research Institute. He completed his graduation and post-graduation studies at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. He was awarded his PhD from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet. Now, he is a postdoctoral research fellow at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka. He has more than 100 publications, including five books and book chapters. He has attended many national and international seminars, symposiums, and conferences at home and abroad. He is also associated with different national and international professional organizations and societies, such as Krishibid Institution Bangladesh, Bangladesh Entomological Society, Weed Science Society of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Botanical Society, Zoological Society of Bangladesh, Entomological Society of America, Tea Professional Welfare Society, Bangladesh, The Acarological Society of Iran, Bangladesh Association for the Advancement of Science, and Asian Council of Science Editors.​​​

Early life and education

Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun was born on 1 July 1978 in a respectable Muslim family in Ghatail Upazila of Tangail District. His father, Mohammad Asim Uddin, was a businessman, while his mother, Mrs. Komola Begum, was a homemaker. He completed his primary education from Mukul Academy, Ghatail in 1988; Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Ghatail Gano Pilot High School in 1994; and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Ghatail Cantonment Public School and College in 1996. He obtained Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BScAg) (Hons) in 2001 and Master of Science (MS) degree in Entomology with 1st class in 2005 from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, respectively. He completed Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) course in ‘Tea Plantation Management’ with a Grade A+ from Kothari Agricultural Management Center, Tamil Nadu, India, under the Colombo Plan Scholarship in 2010. He received special higher training on 'Pollution-Free Tea Production Technology' from Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology, Fujian, China, funded by the Chinese government in 2016. He completed his doctoral research work on "Development of integrated pest management strategies for red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae (Nietner) of tea in Bangladesh" from the Department of Food Engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet in 2017 and obtained his PhD degree. Currently, he is pursuing a postdoctoral degree at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, under the scholarship of the Climate Change Trust, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

Professional life

Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun joined as a Scientific Officer (Entomology) in the Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI), Srimangal, a subsidiary of the Bangladesh Tea Board under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, on 30 July 2007. He was then promoted to the post of Senior Scientific Officer (Entomology) on 20 March 2013 and to the post of Principal Scientific Officer (Entomology) on 16 August 2022 and is serving as the Head of the Entomology Division of the institute. From March 13, 2017, to December 31, 2022, he was the officer-in-charge of the Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Panchagarh Sub-Station. Also, during the period 2017-2018, he served as the Principal Investigator (PI) of the “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approaches of Major Pests of Tea for Sustainable Tea Production” project under the NATP Phase-2 of BARC funded by USAID. He worked as the Project Director (PD) of the “Extension of Small Holding Tea Cultivation in Northern Bangladesh” project from 18 October 2017 to 30 June 2021, funded by ODA-EC. ​Field of Research: Bio-ecology of pests, Distributional pattern and seasonal abundance of pests, Crop loss assessment, Bioassay and resistance of pests, Integrated pest management (IPM) in tea, Bio-pesticides & Bio-control as IPM components,  Screening of tea clones for pest susceptibility, Screening and standardizing of pesticides for tea, Pesticide residue in tea, and Climate smart tea. 

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Key Qualifications

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  • Planning, formulating, guiding, and conducting entomological research for tea.

  • Planning, formulating, guiding, and conducting research & development projects for tea. 

  • Conducting laboratory and field trials related to tea pest management.

  • Pesticide residue detection and analysis of made tea is another specialized field of work.

  • Rendering all sorts of advisory services related to tea pest management to tea estates.

  • Conducting training, workshops, seminars, or symposiums on tea pest management.

  • Resource person of MTC, Project Development Unit, Bangladesh Tea Board.

  • Maintaining regular divisional administrative work.

Training

  • ​​Successfully completed the training course on "MS Office" from 17 July 2004 to 29 July 2004 organized by the Graduate Training Institute at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Campus, Mymensingh.

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Pesticide Residue Analysis" from 1 August 2007 to 31 October 2007 organized by Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar. 

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Tea Culture" from 9 February 2008 to 14 February 2008 organized by Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar. 

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Basic Training in Computer Application" from 1 November 2009 to 30 November 2009 organized by New Horizons Computer Learning Centre, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Agricultural Project Management" from 1 December 2009 to 31 January 2010 organized by Kothari Agricultural Management Centre, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Pesticide Residue Analysis in Tea" from 11 January 2010 to 13 January 2010 organized by UPASI Tea Research Foundation, at UPASI Tea Research Institute, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Research Methodology" from 24 September 2011 to 6 October 2011 organized by the Graduate Training Institute at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Campus, Mymensingh.

  • Successfully completed the training course on "Biological Control of Agricultural Pests and Diseases" from 3 June 2014 to 5 June 2014 organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) at Ascott Residence, Dhaka.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Research Planning and Proposal Writing” from 22 June 2014 to 27 June 2014 organized by the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation at BRAC-CDM, Gazipur.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Development of Web Portal” from 7 December 2014 to 11 December 2014 organized by the a2i programme, Prime Minister Office at Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), Agargaon, Dhaka.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Innovation in Public Services” from 17 January 2016 to 21 January 2016 organized by Cabinet Division & Prime Minister Office at Admin Academy, Shahbag, Dhaka.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Project Development and Management” from 14 February 2016 to 18 February 2016 organized by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Pollution-Free Tea Production Technology” from 25 April 2016 to 19 June 2016 organized by Zhangzhou College of Science & Technology, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Innovation Project Design” from 19 July 2016 to 21 July 2016 organized by Cabinet Division & Prime Minister Office at Admin Academy, Shahbag, Dhaka.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Documentation and Dissemination of Innovation” from 30 October 2016 to 31 October 2016 organized by Cabinet Division & Prime Minister Office at Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh, Farmgate, Dhaka.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Office Management ” from 29 September 2018 to 1 October 2018 organized by Bangladesh Tea Board at PDU, BTB, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “File Management and Letter Writing Technique in Government Office” from 2 February 2019 to 3 February 2019 organized by Bangladesh Tea Board at PDU, BTB, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Financial Management and Public Procurement” from 7 September 2019 to 9 September 2019 organized by Bangladesh Tea Board at PDU, BTB, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Applied Procurement Methods of Goods, Works and Services in Government Office” from 21 December 2019 to 23 December 2019 organized by Bangladesh Tea Board at PDU, BTB, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “D-Nothi Management” from 24 June 2021 to 27 June 2021 organized by the ICT Division at the DC Office, Panchagarh.

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience (Online)” from 15 December 2023 to 4 April 2024 organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) & edX at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, USA

  • Successfully completed the training course on “Spoken English” from 27 September 2024 to 31 December 2024 organized by Talib’s Institute (British Council Authorized) at Catholic Mission Road, Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.​​​​

Workshop, Seminar, Symposium, Conference and Webinar

  • Attended the 116th UPASI Annual Conference on “Commodity Outlook” expressing ‘Export of plantation crops: Prospects and challenges in the current environment, Energy Conservation in tea manufacturing, MRL Issues, Sustainable Agriculture’ held on 14-15 September, 2009 at UPASI, Coonoor, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Attended the UPASI TRF Seminar on “Tea Culture” expressing Tea Botany, Nursery, Field practices and plant breeding, Soil chemistry, Disease management, Pest management/Residue, Tea chemistry and Principle of manufacture, Plant physiology held on 25-26 September, 2009 at UPASI TRF, Valparai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Progress Review and Evaluation of Core Research and Technology Transfer 2009-2010” held on 22-23 June, 2010 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Annual Conference on “Weed Management for Sustainable Crop Production” organized by Weed Science Society of Bangladesh held on 1 January, 2011 at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the International Conference on the “Conference on Engineering, Research, Innovation and Education” organized by School of Applied Science & Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh held on 11-13 January, 2011 at Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the International Seminar on “e-Asia” Asia’s Premier ICT Event held on 1-3 December, 2011 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the International Seminar on “Organic Pollutants in Food, Agricultural Products and Environment” held on 17-18 January, 2012 jointly organized by University of Dhaka and Uppsala University, Sweden at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the International Symposium on “Food Security Dilemma: Plant Health and Climate Change Issues” held on 7-9 December 2012, organized by the Association for Advancement in Plant Protection, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Biswavidyalaya, Kalyani, West Bengal, India.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Capacity Enhancement of NARS through ICT based agricultural research Management Information System” held on 16 September, 2013 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Development of an Electronic Compendium on Research Findings of NARS Institutes” held on 24 September, 2013 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Annual Review Workshop on Crop Production Programme” held on 24 August, 2014 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the 13th Conference of Bangladesh Society of Agronomy on “Agronomic Visions for Sustainable Food Security” held on 20 September, 2014 at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur. 

  • Attended the Workshop on “Comprehensive Policy Plan for National Research System (NARS)” held on 29 September, 2014 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Seminar on “Tea Pest and Mosquito Control in Tea Garden Areas of Greater Sylhet Region” held on 25 October 2014, organized by Zoological Society of Bangladesh at Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Srimangal, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the daylong workshop on “Consultation meeting with climate change national focal points to develop proposals targeting for climate funding” held on 13 December 2014, organized by Bangladesh Water Partnership at BRAC Centre Inn, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Tea Production Technology Updated” held on 24 December 2014 organized by Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Srimangal, Moulvibazar and Krishi Gobeshona Foundation, BARC campus, Dhaka at Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, Srimangal, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Problems, Prospect and Future Work plan of Tea Industry” held on 3 January, 2015 organized by Bangladesh Tea Board& Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh at Export Promotion Bureau, Karwanbazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Road Map for Success: Bangladesh Tea Industry” held on 5 March, 2015, organized by Bangladesh Tea Board & Ministry of Commerce, Government of Bangladesh at Export Promotion Bureau, Karwanbazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the 23rd Bangladesh Science Conference on “Science and Technology for National Development” organized by Bangladesh Association for the advancement Science and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur held on 17-18 October, 2015 at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur. 

  • Attended the Annual Botanical Conference 2015 on “Plant Sciences: Challenges and Opportunities” organized by Bangladesh Botanical Society on 4-5 December 2015 at Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.

  • Attended the 19th Biennial International Conference and Annual General Meeting 2015 of the Zoological Society of Bangladesh on “Zoonotic Diseases in Bangladesh” organized by the Zoological Society of Bangladesh held on 5 December 2015 at the University of Dhaka.

  • Attended the Closing Workshop on “ARMIS in Agricultural R&D” held on 3 August 2016 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Annual Review Workshop on Crop Protection” held on 4 August 2016 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Training Workshop on “Financial Management of CRG Project, NATP Phase -II” held on 14-15 June 2017 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the Training Workshop on “Research Review of CRG Project, NATP Phase-II” held on 21 December 2017 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “E-Service at District level” held on September 2017 at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) District Level through localization, Investment planning and increasing individual entrepreneurs and capacity developments” held on 3 January 2018 at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a two-day workshop on “Developing of Video Clips and Documentation” held on 25-26 April 2018, organized by a2i programme, Prime Minister Officer at Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC), Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Innovation in Public Service” and presented the innovation “Two leaves and a bud” mobile apps for the development of the tea industry held on 23 July 2018 at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a two-day training workshop on “Design and Development of an Online and Interactive Web-based Project Management Information System (PMIS) Application Software for IMED” held on 25-26 July 2018, organized by IMED at Planning Commission, Shere-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a two-day workshop on “BanglaJOL and Improving Journal Publishing Practices and Standards” held on 7-8 November 2018, organized by Bangladesh Academy of Sciences at BRAC Centre Inn, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Innovation Showcasing Fair” and presented the innovation “Two leaves and a bud” mobile apps for the development of tea industry held on 20 June 2019 organized by Ministry of Commerce at National Museum Hall Room, Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended an exposure visit to “Indonesia Tea Board, Indonesia Tea and Cinchona Research Institute and Small holding tea in Indonesia” with Chairman, Bangladesh Tea Board during 21-27 July 2019 jointly organized by Bangladesh Tea Board and Indonesian Tea Board. 

  • Attended a daylong training workshop on “Implementation of Annual Performance Agreement (APA)”, held on 30 September 2019 at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong seminar on “Vision 2041: Developed and Prosperous Bangladesh” held on 28 March 2021 on the occasion of “Golden Jubilee of Independence - Celebration of Developing Bangladesh from Least Developed Countries” at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong online seminar on “Tea industry in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects” held on 06 June 2021 on the occasion of “1st National Tea Day 2021” at Bangladesh Tea Board, Nasirabad, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Selection & Validation of CRG Generated Technologies of CRG Sub-Project of NATP-2” held on 08 June 2021 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong virtual workshop on “Determining the strategy of the technology validation process at the field level” held on 24 August 2021 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a virtual training workshop on “Capacity development, expansion and bringing dynamism to district branding activities”, held on 07 September 2021 at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a three-day virtual conference on “Open Access Scholarly Publishing: Designing 21st Century Knowledge Sharing Systems” held on 21-23 September 2021, organized by Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA), The Hague
    Netherlands.

  • Attended a daylong virtual match-making workshop for public-private skills development institutions, industrial establishments and unemployed youth to create an “Unemployment Free District” held on 03 October 2021 organized by a2i, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong seminar on “Implementation of safe food authority laws, rules and regulations in Bangladesh to ensure safe food” held on 08 November 2021, organized by Bangladesh Food Safety Authority at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a daylong virtual workshop on “Biopesticide Regulatory: Improving Phytosanitary Trade Compliance in Bangladesh” held on 17 November 2021 jointly organized by Plant Protection Wing, DAE and The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), Bangkok, Thailand.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Inception Workshop on Validation of NATP-2 Generated Technologies” held on 24 January 2022 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a virtual webinar on “Web of Science Core Collection Journals Selection Process” held on 29 March 2022, organized by Clarivate, United Kingdom.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Implementation of the 10 special initiatives of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina” held on 09 June 2022 organized by Governance Innovation Unit, Prime Minister’s Office at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a two-day workshop on “Social Accountability Tools” held on 11-12 June 2022, organized by Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPTAC) at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a day-long workshop on “Tea Industry of Plains: Past, Present and Future” held on 28 July 2022, organized by Bangladesh Tea Board at Deputy Commissioner's Conference Room in Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a virtual conference, “8th ACSE Annual Meeting 2022’ held on Sunday 21, August 2022, organized by Asian Council of Science Editors, Dubai, UAE.

  • Attended the 7th Edition of Global Conference on “Plant Science and Molecular Biology” held on 1-2 September 2022 organized by Magnus Group in Paris, France.

  • Attended the webinar "What Can Entomopathogenic Nematodes do for Soil Health?" held on 14 September 2022, organized by Biomemaakers, USA.

  • Attended the webinar "Digital Agriculture Forum 2022", held on 9 December 2022, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Zhejiang University, China.

  • Attended the webinar on "Navigating the impact landscape” held on 31 January 2023, organized by Kudos Innovations Ltd, 100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT, UK.

  • Attended the webinar `What`s New in Version IV: Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing` held on 05 February 2023, organized by Asian Council of Science Editors, Dubai, UAE.

  • Attended the webinar on `Ceylon Tea Roadmap 2030: A Sustainability Framework` held on 06 February 2023, organized by the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada.

  • Attended the webinar “How to get more readership and citations for your article” held on 22 February 2023, organized by Kudos Innovations Ltd, 100 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AT, UK.

  • Attended the daylong workshop on “Tea Quality Standards: Export Potential” held on 06 March 2023 organized by Project Development Unit, Bangladesh Tea Board, Srimangal, Moulvibazar.

  • Attended the webinar on ”Integrated Pest Management of Tea” held on 4 March 2023, organized by the Tea Research Centre, Horticultural Science Research Institute, Iran.

  • Attended the webinar on “Climate change regarding challenges mitigation and adoption measures for tea sector” held on 20 March 2023, organized by Asia Tea Alliance, India. 

  • Attended the webinar on “Avoiding predatory publishers and identifying suitable journals” held on 15 May 2023, organized by INASP, The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE, UK.

  • Attended a daylong workshop on “Achievement of PIU-BARC, NATP-2 and Technology Validation” held on 25 May 2023 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended a virtual conference on “9th ACSE Annual Meeting 2023”, held on 20 August 2023, organized by Asian Council of Science Editors, Dubai, UAE.

  • Attended the Workshop on “Annual Review Workshop on Insect Management Program” held on 31 August 2023 at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the daylong workshop on “Production, Consumption and Export: Present Status and Prospects” held on 27 September 2023 at Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI), Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the webinar on “Futures from the frontiers of climate science” held on 15 November 2023, organized by the Frontiers Forum, Lausanne, Switzerland.

  • Attended the webinar on "Diversity in research and its impact on open science" held on 28 November 2023, organized by My Science Work, 27-33 Rue du Colonel Pierre Avia, Paris, Île-de-France 75015, France.

  • Attended the webinar on "Braconid Wasp” held on 7 December 2023, organized by Tanyptera Trust, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, UK.

  • Attended the National Workshop on “Atlas of Climate Adaptation in South Asia” held on 13-14 May 2024, organized by Borlaug Institute of South Asia, India, at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended in a daylong workshop on “Innovation Showcasing Fair” and presented the innovation “TeaSoft” mobile app in building a smart Bangladesh, preventing tea smuggling, ensuring government revenue collection and obtaining accurate information held on 15 May 2024 organized by Ministry of Commerce at International Mother Language Institute, Segun Bagicha Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • Attended the webinar on “Phosphorus deficiency leads to stunting, but what does that really mean?” held on 11 June 2024, organized by PP Systems, 110 Haverhill Road, Suite 301, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA.

  • Attended the webinar on “Introduction to Open Science” held on 27 September 2024, organized by AuthorAID, INASP, The Old Music Hall, 106-108, Cowley Road, Oxford, UK.

  • Attended the webinar on “Use of microbes in controlled environment agriculture” held on 31 October 2024, organized by The World Bio-Protection Forum, Institute of Life Science, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, United Kingdom.

  • Attended a virtual conference on “11th ACSE Annual Conference 2025” held on 25 February 2025, organized by Asian Council of Science Editors, Dubai, UAE.

  • Attended a webinar on “Enhancing Peer Review: How Reviewer Credits Supports Editors and Elevates the Process” held on 8 March 2025, organized by Asian Council of Science Editors, Dubai, UAE.

R&D Projects Conducted

  • Successfully conducted BTRI-BARC core research project entitled “Determination of residue level of pesticides at different plucking intervals after spraying” as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) during 2007-2010.

  • Successfully conducted BTRI-BARC core research project entitled “Studies and Development of IPM strategies of plant parasitic nematodes in tea” as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) during 2014-2017.

  • Successfully conducted a USAID-funded BARC NATP Phase-2 subproject under CRG entitled “Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches to major pests of tea for sustainable tea production” as Principal Investigator (PI) during 2017-2018.

  • Successfully conducted ODA & EC Revolving funded Tea Board project under Ministry of Commerce entitled “Extension of Small Holding Tea Cultivation in Northern Bangladesh” as Project Director (PD) during 2017-2021.

  • Conducting a project entitled ‘Development of appropriate adaptation strategies to mitigate climate change for sustainable and quality tea production’ funded by the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow during 2023-2025 (ongoing).

Innovations

  • ‘Two Leaves and a Bud’ mobile app- Tea information and technology is now at hand

  • ‘Camellia Open Sky School’- A diverse initiative to create skilled tea growers

  • ‘Yellow Sticky Trap’- An eco-friendly tool for insect pest management in tea

  • ‘Tea24’- e respiratory with the motto ‘Tea information & technology is always’

  • ‘Somotoler Cha Shilpo’ mobile app- Information on the tea industry of plains

  • ‘Teasoft’- Software/App- Smart Tea Management System

  • “IPM Innovation Lab”- Smart Tea Pest Management for sustainable & safe tea production  

Publications

Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun has 122 publications, including five books/book chapters. Out of them, 50 journal papers, 16 conference papers, 9 abstracts, 10 scientific circulars, 13 popular articles, 6 online articles, 8 technical/study reports/bulletins, 5 dissertations, and 5 books/chapters. In addition, he also writes popular articles on agriculture in various newspapers and magazines. He is the author of 2 international books on Integrated Pest Management published by ‘Lambert Academic Publishing’, Germany, and the book chapters “Tea Production in Bangladesh: From Bush to Mug” in the book “Agronomic Crops” published by the world-famous publishing house Springer Nature Publishing, Singapore, and “Nematode Problems in Tea and Their Sustainable Management” in the book “Nematode Diseases and Their Sustainable Management” published by Academic Press, Elsevier, USA. The another book "Somotoler Cha Shilpo" written in Bengali, has already gained a lot of popularity. An international book written by him has been translated into seven languages ​​for wide dissemination. The Google Scholar citation is 570. The Research Interest Score by ResearchGate is 639.8.

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Some notable publications (National & International)

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  • M.S.A. Mamun, M. Shahjahan and M. Ahmad. 2008. Laboratory evaluation of some indigenous plant extracts as repellent against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, 18(1): 91-99.

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M. Shahjahan and M. Ahmad. 2008. Residual and grain protection effect of some indigenous plant extracts against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Bangladesh Journal of Seed Science and Technology, 12(2): 141-145.

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M. Shahjahan and M. Ahmad. 2009. Laboratory evaluation of some indigenous plant extracts as toxicant against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 7(1): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v7i1.4789 [ISI Indexed]

  • M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun and A.R. Nath. 2009. Predation of tea aphids using ladybird beetle (Hippodamia convergens G.) as biocontrol agent. Journal of Subtropical Agricultural Research and Development, 7(4): 697-700.

  • M. Ahmed, S.K. Paul, M.S.A. Mamun and A.K.M. Rafikul Hoque. 2009. Studies on the biology of ladybird beetle (Hippodamia convergens G.) as biocontrol agent of tea aphid. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology, 5(6): 58-61.

  • M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun, A. Biswas and S.K. Paul. 2009. Determination of residue level of endosulfan in black tea in Bangladesh. SAARC Journal of Agriculture, 7(1): 56-62.

  • M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun and S.K. Paul. 2009. Determination of pesticide residues in black tea at different plucking intervals after spraying. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology, 19(2): 91-99.

  • M.S.A. Mamun and A.V.K. Iyengar. 2010. Integrated approaches to tea pest management in South India. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology, 6(4): 27-33.

  • M. Ahmed and M.S.A. Mamun. 2010. Pesticide residue level in made tea in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 38(2): 157-162. [ISI Indexed]

  • M.K. Uddin and M.S.A. Mamun. 2010. Lifestyle and socio-economic status of tea labour in Bangladesh: Greater Sylhet perspective (Bangla). Rural Development: Annual Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Rural Development, 14: 185-205.

  • M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Development of tea science and tea industry in Bangladesh and advances of plant extracts in tea pest management. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology, 7(5): 40-46.

  • M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Development of integrated pest management strategy for tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse) in Bangladesh. Journal of Subtropical Agricultural Research and Development, 9(1): 867-873.

  • M. Ahmed, S.K. Paul and M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Field performance and economic analysis of some commonly used insecticides against tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse). Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 36(3): 449-454. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v36i3.9273

  • M. Ahmed, A.K.M Rafikul Hoque and M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Efficacy of different sulphur formulations against red spider mite (Oligonychus coffeae Nietner) of tea in Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology, 7(9): 29-33.

  • M.S.A. Mamun and M. Ahmed. 2011. Prospect of indigenous plant extracts in tea pest management. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 1(1-2): 16-23. https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v1i1-2.13924 [DOAJ indexed]

  • M.I. Hossain, M.J. Dutta, A.Q. Khan, M.S.A. Mamun and M.M. Rana. 2011.  Yield performances and cup quality of some BTRI test clones. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 1(1-2): 24-28. https://doi.org/10.3329/ijarit.v1i1-2.13925 [DOAJ indexed]

  • M.S.A. Mamun and M. Shahjahan. 2011. Effect of some indigenous plant extracts on the germination of wheat seed. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 36(4): 733-739. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v36i4.11763

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M. Ahmed and S.K. Paul. 2011. Control of plant parasitic nematodes of tea soil using different species of green crops in Bangladesh. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 40: 1-7.

  • M.I. Hossain, M.A. Aziz, S. Bonerjee, M. Ahmed and M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Performance of SH/D/11/313, A/8/8, A/17/7 and A/22/39 as test clones on yield and quality of tea in Bangladesh. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 40: 8-17.

  • M.S.A. Mamun and M. Ahmed. 2011. Integrated pest management in tea: prospects and future strategies in Bangladesh. Journal of Plant Protection Sciences, 3(2): 1-13. [India]

  • M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Indigenous plant extracts for the management of red flour beetle: An ecofriendly sustainable management of stored grain products. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG Dudweiler Landstr. 99, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany. 112p. ISBN: 978-3-8454-0160-7. http://www.lap-publishing.com

  • M.S.A. Mamun. 2011. Integrated approaches to tea pest management in south India: A way of sustainable tea cultivation. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG Dudweiler Landstr. 99, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany. 68p. ISBN: 978-3-8465-5088-5. http://www.lap-publishing.com

  • M.I. Hossain, M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun and A.K.M.G. Sarwar. 2012. Yield and quality performances of four test clones. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 10(1): 33-38. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v10i1.12036 [ISI Indexed]

  • M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque and R.S. Chowdhury. 2012. Influence of weather parameters on red spider mite – a major pest of tea in Bangladesh. SUST Journal of Science and Technology, 19(5): 47-53. 

  • M. Ahmed and M.S.A. Mamun. 2012. Distributional pattern and seasonal abundance of major pests of tea in Bangladesh. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 41: 1-10.

  • R.S. Chowdhury, M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun and S.K. Paul. 2013. Relative efficacy of some insecticides for the control of tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora (Waterhouse) in Bangladesh. Journal of Plant Protection Sciences, 5(1): 50-54. [India]

  • M. Ahmed and M.S.A. Mamun. 2013. Field evaluation of Bio-terminator (Metarhizium anisopliae Metchnikoff) against termites of tea in Bangladesh. Assam Review and Tea News, 102 (11): 10-14. [India]

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M. Ahmed, S.K. Paul and R.S. Chowdhury. 2013. Evaluation of some indigenous plant extracts against tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse (Hemiptera: Miridae) infesting tea. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 42: 10-20.

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M. Ahmed, I. Ahmad, M.S. Uddin and S.K. Paul. 2014. Comparative studies on the performances of some plant cakes and synthetic chemicals against nematodes in tea in Bangladesh. World Journal of Agricultural Research, 2(1): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.12691/wjar-2-1-1 [USA]

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque and M. Ahmed. 2014. In vitro and in vivo screening of some entomopathogens against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acarina: Tetranychidae) in tea. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 43: 34-44.

  • S.K. Paul, M. Ahmed and M.S.A. Mamun. 2014. Biopesticides: a potential tool for the management of plant parasitic nematodes in tea. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 43: 24-33.

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque, M. Ahmed, A. Sarkar and H. Kabir. 2015. Evaluation of some indigenous plant extracts against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acari: Tetranychydae) in tea. Persian Journal of Acarology, 4(4): 425-435. https://doi.org/10.22073/pja.v4i4.13310 [Iran] [ISI indexed]

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque, M. Ahmed. 2015. Evaluation of some plant origin commercial biopesticides against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acarina: Tetranychydae) in tea. Journal of Tea Science Research, 5(8): 1-7. https://doi.org/10.5376/jtsr.2015.05.0008 [Canada]

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque and M. Ahmed. 2016. Effects of different pruning operations on the incidence of red spider mite of tea in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 45(1): 247-251. [ISI indexed]

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque, M. Ahmed and M. Yasin. 2016. Physiological and biochemical changes in tea leaves and made tea due to red spider mite infestation. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 15: 16-25. https://doi.org/10.3923/ajps.2016.16.25 [UAE] [ISI indexed]

  • A.K.M.R. Hoque, A.F.M. Aslam, M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun, A.J. Howlader. 2016. Laboratory and field evaluation of an entomopathogenic fungus formulation-bioterminator (Metarhizium anisopliae Metchnikoff) against termite infesting tea. Journal of Tea Science Research, 6(9): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.5376/jtsr.2016.06.0009 [Canada]

  • R.S. Chowdhury, I.S. Moly, M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque and M.F. Miah. 2016.  Impact of the mosquito bug (Helopeltis theivora) infestation on the quality of tea (Camellia sinensis). Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 44(2): 197-207. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v44i2.32759

  • M.N. Noori, M.S.A. Mamun and M. Ali. 2016. Impact of climate change on tea production in Bangladesh: A case study on Bilashcherra Experimental Farm. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 45: 24-34.

  • S.K. Paul, M.S.A. Mamun, M. Ahmed and M.J. Alam. 2016. New record on the occurrence of black looper caterpillar (Hyposidra infixaria Walker) in Bangladesh tea. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 45: 36-42.

  • M.S.A. Mamun, M.M. Hoque, M. Ahmed, M.Y.H. Akandha and S.K. Paul. 2016. Evaluation of some potential miticides against red spider mite infesting tea in Bangladesh. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 45: 52-64.

  • S.K. Paul, M. Ahmed, M.S.A. Mamun and M.J. Alam. 2017. Biodiversity of insect, mite and nematode species in tea ecosystem of Bangladesh. Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, 3(1): 31-44. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcbm.v3i1.36758

  • A.K.M.R. Hoque, A.F.M.  Aslam, A.J. Hawlader and M.S.A. Mamun. 2017. Performance of some plant cakes against plant parasitic nematodes in tea. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(5): 1428-1432. https://doi.org/10.22271/j.ento [India] [ISI indexed]

  • S.K. Paul, M.S.A. Mamun, M.J. Alam, M. Ahmed and M. Ali. 2019. Identification of plant parasitic nematodes associated with tea soil in Bangladesh. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 47(1&2): 27-38.

  • M.S.A. Mamun. 2019. Tea Production in Bangladesh: From Bush to Mug. pp. 441-505. In: Hasanuzzaman M. (eds) Agronomic Crops. Volume 1, Chapter 21, Springer, Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-32-9150-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9151-5_21

  • M. Yasin, R. Ara, M.S.A. Mamun and M.M. Hoque. 2020. Biochemical and quality parameters of BTRI released tea clones. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 49(3): 445-450. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v49i3.49330 [ISI indexed] 

  • M.S. Hossain, R. Uddin, P. Barua, M. Yasin, M.S.A. Mamun and M.M. Hoque. 2021. Effect of plant age, topography and processing system on the biochemical traits and quality of tea. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 50(3): 633-639. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v50i3.55843 [ISI indexed] 

  • A.K.M Rafikul Hoque, A.J. Howlader, M.S.A. Mamun and A.F.M. Aslam. 2021. Field evaluation and economic analysis of some potential chemicals for the control of termites in tea garden of Bangladesh. Zoological and Entomological Letters, 1(2): 4-8. [South Africa]  

  • M.S.A. Mamun. 2022. সমতলের চা শিল্প [Tea industry of plains (Bangla)]. Published by Shamima Nasrin Happy, Bornil Printing Press, Panchagarh. 504p. ISBN: 978-984-35-2587-1. https://www.rokomari.com/book/278977

  • A.K.M Rafikul Hoque, M.S.A. Mamun and M.M. Akanda. 2023. Validation of different IPM techniques for sustainable tea production in Bangladesh. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 49: 9-18. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7974784 

  • M.S.A. Mamun, S.K. Paul, M.J. Alam, M. Ahmed and M.I. Hossain. 2023. Determination of residues of two organophosphates and their dissipation pattern by QuEChERS method. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 49: 24-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7974886

  • S.K. Paul, M.S.A. Mamun, M. Ahmed, A.Q. Khan, M.M. Hoque and M.A. Rahman. 2023. Population dynamics of plant parasitic nematodes and their relation to soil properties in tea. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 49: 44-51. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7977698

  • K.M. Mohotti, D. Amarasena and M.S.A. Mamun. 2023. Nematode problems in tea and their sustainable management. pp. 597-621. In: Khan, M.R. and Quintanilla, M. (eds) Nematode Diseases of Crops and their Sustainable Management. Chapter 24, Academic Press, Elsevier Inc., 50 Hampshire St., 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. ISBN: 9780323912266. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91226-6.00020-1

  • M.N. Noori, M.S.A. Mamun and A.K.M.R. Hoque. 2024. Analyzing the effectiveness of national environment policy to reduce pesticide pollution in the tea sector. Tea Journal of Bangladesh, 50: 18-36. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11236829

  • M. Yasin, M.S. Hossain, M.S.A. Mamun, M.A. Hossain, M.A. Patwary and M.M. Hoque. 2025. Quality assessment of organic versus conventional black tea production in different seasons: a case study in Bangladesh.  Measurement: Food (Submitted). 

  • M.S.A. Mamun, A.K.MR. Hoque, K. Nahar, S. Alam and M. Hasanuzzaman. 2025. Adapting to thrive: climate change and the future of sustainable tea cultivation in Bangladesh. Regional Environmental Change (Submitted) ​​

Thesis supervised

  • ​Humayun Kabir. 2012. ‘Evaluation of some indigenous plant extracts against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Tetranychidae: Acarina) in tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Md. Sohrab Uddin. 2012. ‘Comparative studies on the performance between plant cakes and synthetic chemicals against nematodes in tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Md. Yasin. 2013. ‘Studies on the physiological and biochemical changes in tea leaves due to attack of red spider mites in tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Apan Mitra. 2013. ‘Bioefficacy of some biopesticides against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner in tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Punam Meh Zabeen. 2014. ‘Studies on quality parameters of different agrotypes of tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Tawhida Islam. 2014. ‘Studies on the physiological and biochemical changes in tea leaves and made tea due to pest infestation’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Naima Sultana. 2014. ‘Studies on the physiological and biochemical changes in tea leaves and made tea due to thrips infestation’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • M.Y.H. Akandha. 2014. ‘In vitro and in vivo screening of some commonly used miticides against red spider mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner infesting tea’’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Pranti Barua. 2017. ‘Comparative study of quality parameters among handmade tea, semi-manual tea and factory processed tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Rayhan Uddin. 2017. ‘Studies on biochemical and quality parameters of tea in different ages of tea bushes’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Sakib Hossain. 2017. ‘Variation in biochemical composition and quality of black tea in different topographic positions’  as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Md. Yasin. 2018. ‘Studies on biochemical and quality parameters of BTRI released tea clones’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Sakib Hossain. 2021. ‘Study on quality parameters and heavy metal in organic and non-organic black tea’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

  • Md Mahadi Hassan Sifat. 2024. ‘Study on the tea pest complex in greater sylhet regions of Bangladesh’ as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BSc (Engg.) in Food Engineering & Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

International Paper Reviewed

  • Bryla, D.R. and Machado, Rui M.A. 2011. Comparative effects of nitrogen fertigation and granular fertilizer application on growth and availability of soil nitrogen during establishment of high bush blueberry. Frontiers in Crop Science and Horticulture, 2(46): 1-8 (Switzerland).

  • Akther, N., Bashir, F. and Azim, M.N. 2012. Thrips Infestation on the aquatic flowers lily and lotus of kashmir valley, India. International Journal of Entomology (India).

  • Nepolean, P. 2012. In vitro studies on tolerance of selected biocontrol agents to certain agrochemicals used in tea (Camellia sinensis). African Journal of Biotechnology, Academic Journal (USA).

  • Anticholinesterase, insecticidal, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of essential oil and organic extracts of Tunisian Mentha pulegium. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (USA).

  • Ntalli, N.G., Nasiou, E. and Menkissoglu-Spiroudi, U. 2013. Essential oils from rosemary, orange, lavandula and false yellow head inhibit root-knot nematode hatching and motility. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 3(8): 603-616 (USA).

  • Islam, M.S., Ali, M. and Ahmad, I. 2012. Efficacy of Sedomil 72WP and Recozeb 80WP to control dieback (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) of tea. Journal of Plant Protection Sciences, 4(2): 25-31 (India).

  • Glenn, L., Sia Su, Christian James A. Amil, Jilly Ann P. San Juan, Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, Glenn S. Maguad, Rizza A. F. Salinas, Elena M. Ragragio, Anna Theresa A. Santiago, Gliceria B. Ramos. 2013. Ectoparasite survey of quarantined animals in a wildlife rescue center in Quezon City, Philippines. World Journal of Agricultural Research, 1 (3): 44-47 (USA).

  • Balaji, M., Panchal and Manvendra S. Kachole. 2013. Identification of potent inhibitors of Chilo partellus gut proteinase from plant gum PIs. International Journal of Entomology (India).

  • Zorb, C., Becker, D., Hasler, M., Muehling, K.H., Godde, V., Niehaus, K. and Geilfus, C.M. 2013. Silencing of the sulfur rich α-gliadin storage protein family in wheat grains (Triticum aestivum L.) causes no unintended side-effects on other metabolites. Frontiers in Crop Science and Horticulture, 4: 369 (Switzerland).

  • Effects of organic and inorganic manures on the growth attributes of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) infected Ethiopian eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum). World Journal of Agricultural Research, 1(6): 104-107 (USA).

  • Relative toxicity of some insecticides against cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus olenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Journal of Plant Protection Sciences, 5(1): 26-31 (India).

  • M. Azadbakht, N. Tajari, R. Alimoradzade. 2014. Mechanical properties of pea pods (Pisum sativum var. shamshiri). World Journal of Agricultural Research (USA).

  • M. Bhubaneshwari Devi and N. Victoria Devi. 2014. Biology of rust-red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Tenebrionidae: Coleoptera). International Journal of Entomological Research (Pakistan). 

  • Vodjo Nicodeme Fassinou Hotegni, Willemien J.M. Lommen, Euloge K. Agbossou and Paul C. Struik. 2014. Fruit quality of pineapple and its variation as affected by weight and type of planting material. Frontiers in Crop Science and Horticulture, 5: 798 (Switzerland).

  • Sophie Brunel-Muguet, Philippe D_hooghe, Marie-Paule Bataille, Colette Larré, Tae Hwan Kim, Jacques Trouverie, Jean-Christophe AVICE, Philippe Etienne and Carolyne Durr. 2015. Heat stress during seed filling interferes with sulfur restriction on grain composition and seed germination in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.). Frontiers in Crop Science and Horticulture, 6: 213. (Switzerland).

  • Myriam Siegwart, Benoit Graillot, Christine Blachère-Lopez, Samantha Besse, Marc Bardin, Philippe Nicot and Miguel Lopez-Ferber. 2015. Resistance to bio-insecticides or how to enhance their sustainability: a review. Frontiers in Plant Science, 6: 381 (Switzerland).

  • Nepolean, P. Jayanthi, R., Mareeswaran, J. and Radhakrishnan, B. 2015. Plant protection development in tea plantations of south India in the last five decades. Journal of Tea Science Research, 5(7): 1-6 (Canada).

  • Quanjin Wu, Zhidan Chen, Weijiang Sun, Mingjie Chen and Tingting Deng. 2016. De novo sequencing of the leaf transcriptome reveals complex light-responsive regulatory networks in Camellia sinensis cv. Baijiguan. Frontiers in Crop Science and Horticulture, 7: 332. (Switzerland).

  • Assessment of spatial and temporal pest distribution and importance of major crops in Megech Irrigable Command Areas of north Gondar, Ethiopia. World Journal of Agricultural Research (USA).

  • Arvind Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, Vishnoo Omar and Pradip Kumar Patel. 2023. Bioefficacy of biorational insecticides against pod borer complex of Mungbean, Vigna radiata (L.). International Journal of Environment and Climate Change (India).

  • Koffi, Tahia Jean Yves, Yah Gwladys Gnamien, Ahou Nadia Kanga, Oussou Kouadio Mathieu Koffi, Jean-renaud Allouko, Kouame Mathurin Koffi, Koutoua Ayolie, and Yatty Justin Kouadio. 2023. Shading and planting material type effects on some physiological and biochemical compounds synthesis in Desmodium adscendens plant leaves in the domestication phase, Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 45(12): 64-75 (India).

  • Yang Li, Yuheng Lu, Haoyang Liu, Jiahe Bai, Chen Yang, Haiyan Yuan, Xin Li, and  Qiang Xiao. 2024. Tea leaf disease and insect identification based on improved MobileNetV3. Technical Advances in Plant Science: Frontiers in Plant Science, 15: 1459292. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1459292 (Switzerland).

  • Feeding Behavior and ovipositional preference of the tea mosquito bug, Helopeltis theivora (Hemiptera: Miridae) on tea, Camellia sinensis (Theales: Theaceae). Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 45(23): 39-47 (India).

  • Lanting Li and Yingding Zhao. 2024. Tea disease identification based on ECA attention mechanism and ResNet50 network. Technical Advances in Plant Science: Frontiers in Plant Science, 16: 1489655. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1489655 (Switzerland).

  • Youcheng Zhang, Jun Song, Xinjian Yu and Xingfu Ji. 2025. WMC-RTDETR: A lightweight tea disease detection model. Sustainable and Intelligent Phytoprotection: Frontiers in Plant Science (Switzerland).

  • Comparative advantage and policy protection on tea production in Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research (India).

Editorial Board Member/Reviewer

  • Executive Editor, International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (ISSN: 2224-0616)

  • Executive Editor, Tea Journal of Bangladesh (ISSN: 0253-5483)

  • Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Agricultural Research, USA (ISSN: 2333-0643)

  • Associate Editor, Zoological and Entomological Letters, South Africa (ISSN: 2788-8428)

  • Review Editor, Frontiers in Plant Science, Switzerland (ISSN: 1664-462X)

  • Reviewer, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, USA (ISSN: 2161-6256)

  • Reviewer, African Journal of Biotechnology, USA (ISSN: 1684-5315)

  • Reviewer, Journal of Plant Protection Sciences, India (ISSN 2249-3840)

  • Reviewer, Journal of Tea Science Research, Canada (ISSN 1927-6496)

  • Reviewer, International Journal of Entomological Research, Pakistan (ISSN 2310-3906)

  • Reviewer, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, India (ISSN: 2581-8627)

  • Reviewer, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, India (ISSN: 2457-0591)

  • Reviewer, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, India (ISSN: 0256-971X)

  • Reviewer, Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research (ISSN: 2581-4478)

Committee Member/Focal Point

  • Head, Entomology Division, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI)

  • Convener, Citizen Charter Team, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI)

  • Convener, Website Update Team, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI)

  • Member, Innovation Team, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI)

  • Member, APA Team, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI)

  • Member, ICT Team, BTRI Part, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)

  • Member, Executive Committee, Tea Professional Welfare Society, Bangladesh

  • Member, Pesticide Technical Advisory Sub-Committee (PTASC), Ministry of Agriculture

  • Member, Research Sub-Committee, Bangladesh Tea Research Institute

  • Focal Point, Climate Change Cell, Directorate of Environment

  • Focal Point, Electronic Compendium, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)

  • Focal Point, Agricultural Research Management Information System (ARMIS), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council

  • Focal Point, Comprehensive Policy Plan for NARS, Ministry of Agriculture

  • Focal Point, National Web Portal of BTRI, a2i program, ICT Division & Cabinet Division

  • Focal Point & Member Secretary, Planning & Evaluation Cell (BTRI), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC)

  • Focal Point, BTRI Part, Integrated Digital Service Delivery Platform, Ministry of Commerce

Member of Professional Societies/Institutions

  • Tea Professional Welfare Society, Bangladesh​​

Awards & Recognitions

  • Awarded a scholarship by the Colombo Plan Scheme for PGD in Tea Plantation Management in India during 2009-2010.

  • Awarded a scholarship and ‘Tea Master’ Certificate by the China Foreign Aid Scheme for Pollution-Free Tea Production Technology in China in 2016.

  • Awarded the International Scientist Awards 2021 as ‘Outstanding Scientists’ category, organized by the VDGOOD Professional Association at Trivandrum, India, in 2021.  

  • Awarded “Best Monogram Winner” for "Camellia Open Sky School" by the Honorable Chairman, Bangladesh Tea Board, in 2021.

  • Achieved 3rd place in Panchagarh district to mark the transition from least developed country to developing country on the golden jubilee of independence by Deputy Commissioner, Panchagarh, during March 2021.

  • Achieved the "National Integrity Award 2022-2023" in appreciation of my outstanding commitment to integrity in my official job at Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI) during 2023.

  • Achieved "World Scientists Rankings 2024” by the AD (Alper-Doger) Scientific Index, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey (#1 in Bangladesh Tea Research Institute, #1701 in Bangladesh, #169,117 in Asia, & #811,744 in the World).

  • Achieved the "Best Innovation Award 2024" in recognition of the innovation of the “Duti Pata Ekti Kuri” mobile app on the occasion of ‘Innovation Showcasing 2024’ at Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI). 

  • Awarded a scholarship by the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust for a postdoctoral fellow at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, during 2024-2025.

Personal life

Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun has served with dedication for the sustainable development of the tea industry of Bangladesh. His role in the tea industry in modern pest management is undeniable. His main field of work is to innovate sustainable technologies for controlling tea pests in Bangladesh and use them on the ground. He conveys the practical aspects and technologies of pest management to the tea gardens through garden visits, training, workshops, seminars, conferences, and symposiums. The managers and farmers of the tea gardens are also benefiting from this. He is well-known to all garden owners, managers, and small tea farmers and is appreciated as a successful tea scientist and researcher. ​In his personal life, he is an honest, good-natured, sincere, personable, friendly, and sociable person. He is married to Shamima Nasrin Happy and is the father of two daughters, 'Sarah Binte Shameem' & 'Sabah Binte Shameem'.

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