Dr. Md Shahin Alam | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Dept. of Dairy and Poultry Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
Dr. Md Shahin Alam, a distinguished figure in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, has been honored with the Best Researcher Award 🎉. As a dedicated member of the Department of Dairy and Poultry Science at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Bangladesh 🇧🇩, Dr. Alam’s innovative research and tireless efforts have significantly advanced the field. His contributions have not only enhanced academic knowledge but also positively impacted the agricultural practices in the region 🌾. This prestigious award is a testament to his commitment to excellence and his influential role in the scientific community. Congratulations, Dr. Alam! 🏆
PROFILE
EDUCATION
Dr. Md Shahin Alam, PhD, is a distinguished expert in Dairy Farming Systems, having earned his doctorate in 2023 from the Section of Animal Husbandry in the Tropics and Subtropics at the University of Kassel, Germany 🌍. He holds a Master’s degree in Animal Science, specializing in Dairy Farming with Automation, obtained in 2017 from Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands 🇳🇱. Additionally, he earned another Master’s degree in Dairy Science, focusing on Dairy Cattle Production, from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh in 2012 🐄. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Animal Husbandry from the same university in 2011 🎓.
PROJECTS
Dr. Md Shahin Alam is engaged in an international collaborative project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as a Doctoral Researcher. The project focuses on social-ecological systems in the tension field of Indian urban-rural gradients, particularly looking at the management factors influencing cow milk quality and safety in Bengaluru 🐄. Additionally, he serves as a Co-project Investigator on a project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh 🇧🇩. This project explores the use of mushrooms as antioxidants, anticoccidial agents, and growth promoters in broiler production 🍄🐔. It also aims to develop cost-effective balanced rations for dairy animals using the Feed Master Android software 📱, promoting profitable animal production by optimizing feeding costs.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Dr. Md Shahin focuses on sustainable mixed-crop livestock farming, aiming for carbon net zero by addressing methane emissions 🐄. His innovative approach includes transforming food waste into animal feed, reducing waste while promoting sustainability 🌱. Dr. Shahin also specializes in mineral profiling, ensuring that feed and food products are free from harmful heavy metals 🧪. Additionally, his expertise extends to fatty acid profiling, which enhances the nutritional value of animal products 🥛. Using FarmDESIGN, he optimizes farm operations for sustainability and efficiency, paving the way for a greener future 🌍.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Dr. Md Shahin is an esteemed Associate Professor in Dairy Science at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Bangladesh, a position he has held since February 11, 2022. He also served as a Research Associate at the University of Kassel, Germany, from December 2023 to February 2024. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Research Assistant at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and the University of Kassel from August 2019 to December 2023. Dr. Shahin has a long-standing history with his current university, where he was an Assistant Professor from May 2015 to February 2022, and a Lecturer from May 2013 to May 2015. His career began as an Animal Husbandry Officer at C.P. Bangladesh Ltd., followed by a role as Livestock Officer at the HEQEP Project, BAU. 🌟🧬
AWARDS
Dr. Md Shahin received the Best Poster Award at the Tropentag conference 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic, funded by the ATSAF Academy 🎉. He has been involved in significant research with the DFG Research Unit FOR2432_A03 on Animal Nutrition at the University of Kassel and Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen, Germany, supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for 4.5 years 🇩🇪. Additionally, he completed a two-year MS study and research at Wageningen University and Research under the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) 🇳🇱. His MS research was also backed by the National Science and Technology fellowship from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh 🇧🇩. Moreover, he received the Exim Bank Ltd. merit Scholarship 🎓.