About me
Professor of Horticulture & Agri-Tech Innovator specializing in bio-production, safe/organic agricultural production, and digital fabrication for smart farming.
Professor Abul Hasnat Muhammad Solaiman, PhD is a distinguished academician, senior researcher, and technology pioneer in agricultural development. Serving as a senior Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), his career spans over 14 years of driving high-impact technology adoption, crop diversification, and next-generation smart farming systems.
He obtained his PhD from Iwate University, Japan under the prestigious JSPS RONPAKU fellowship, specializing in Bio-production and Safe/Organic Agricultural Production frameworks. He is prominently recognized as the Founder and Former Project Director of FAB LAB SAU, a milestone manufacturing facility funded by the World Bank Group to accelerate rapid prototyping in smart city and rural agricultural sectors.
Education
Iwate University, Japan
JSPS RONPAKU Fellowship — specializing in bio-production and safe/organic agricultural production frameworks.
Leadership & Associations
- Focal Point — Research and Innovation Centre (RIC), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
- President — Agri-science Society (AGSS)
- President — Field Ready Foundation Bangladesh
- National Advisor — International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS), Bangladesh Chapter
Areas of Expertise
Safe & Organic Production
Horticultural crop specialization, organic fertilizer evaluation, and food safety oversight.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Design of crop-specific modules, food safety auditing systems, and environmental management protocols.
Digital Fabrication & IoT
Digital Fab Lab systems management, smart farming prototyping, and technical makerspace administration.
Value Chain Development
Supply chain efficiency maximization, post-harvest logistics tracking, and agro-export exploration.
Publications
67 peer-reviewed journal articles published to date. See the full list on Google Scholar.
Optimizing sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) productivity and phytonutrient quality using photo selective shade nets under protected cultivation in Bangladesh: A protected …
Current Horticulture 14 (2), 71-78 , 2026
Influence of Seaweed Extract on the Amount of Phosphorus Fertilizer for Onion Production
Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 27 (5-6), 159-169 , 2026
Evaluation of Morphological, Yield and Quality Performance of Sugar Beet Genotypes under Different Soil pH Levels
Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research 12 (2025 [4]), 50-61 , 2025
Evaluation of morphological, yield and quality performance of sugar beet genotypes under different soil pH levels
Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research 12 (4), 50-61 , 2025
Evaluation of growth and nutritional profile of microgreens of different crops under various LEDs light spectrums
Journal of Applied Horticulture 26 (2), 231-236 , 2024
Influence of various growing media on growth and yield performance of potted pakchoi: A comparative analysis
international Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research, 12 (2), 29-35 , 2024
Evaluation of growth and nutritional profile of microgreens of different crops under various LEDs spectrums
Journal of Applied Horticulture 26 ((2)), 231-236 , 2024
INFLUENCE OF MULCHING AND FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGAR BEET
Bangladesh J. Agri. 49 (2), 53-69 , 2024
INFLUENCE OF MULCHING AND FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGAR BEET
Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture 49 (2), 53-69 , 2024
Influence Of Mulching And Fertilizers On Growth, Yield And Quality Of Sugar Beet: Influence of Mulching and Fertilizer Management of Sugar Beet
Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture 49 (2), 53-69 , 2024
EFFECT OF VARIOUS ORGANIC NUTRIENT SOURCES AND SHADING MATERIALS ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum L.) LEAVES
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2022
FUTURE FARMING ENABLING SDG AND AGRO 4.0 IR
Sher-e-Bangia Agricultural University Research System (SAURES) , 2022
Efficacy of vermicompost and biochar on the growth and yield of green cabbage
Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology 6 (2), 68-74 , 2021
Evaluation of lettuce growth, yield, and economic viability grown vertically on unutilized building wall in Dhaka City
Frontiers in Sustainable Cities 3, 582431 , 2021
EFFECT OF HUMIC ACID AND SALICYLIC ACID ON THE GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY IN ONION
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2021
INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC MANURES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MINT, CHILLI AND INDIAN SPINACH USING GEOTEX VERTICAL FARMING TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2021
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT GROWING MEDIA ON BASIL VARIETIES IN SIMULATED INDOOR VERTICAL FARM
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2021
YIELD PERFORMANCE OF THREE LETTUCE VARIETIES GROWN UNDER DIFFERENT LED LIGHT SPECTRUM
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2021
INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC AMENDMENTS AND BIO-CONTROL AGENT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF GERBERA
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2021
EVALUATION OF PLANT GROWTH AND YIELD OF PAKCHOI UNDER DIFFERENT LED-LIGHT SPECTRUM IN VERTICAL GROW-HOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2021
Biological activity studies of Sensevieria hyacinthoides extracts
Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology 5 (1), 15-20 , 2020
EFFECT OF PLANTING TIMES AND ORGANIC NUTRIENT SOURCES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2020
FFECTS OF PLANT VITALIZER (HB-101) ON GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRIENT CONTENT OF TOMATO
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY , 2020
Effect of Vermicompost and Plant Vitalizer on Growth and Yield of Red Cabbage (Brassica oleraceae L. varcapitata)
Asian Journal of Research in Botany 2 (4), 1-15 , 2019
Soil parameters, onion growth, physiology, biochemical and mineral nutrient composition in response to colored polythene film mulches
Annals of Agricultural Sciences 64 (1), 63-70 , 2019
Evaluation of compatibility, growth characteristics, and yield of tomato grafted on potato (‘Pomato’)
Horticulturae 5 (2), 37 , 2019
The growth and leaf yield performance of several coriander varieties as influenced by organic nutrient sources during summer
Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology 4 (1), 14-23 , 2019
VALUE ADDITION TO JACKFRUIT THROUGH JAM AND JELLY PREPARATION
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2019
Impacts of plastic filming on growth environment, yield parameters and quality attributes of lettuce
Notulae Scientia Biologicae 10 (4), 522-529 , 2018
EFFICACY OF VERMICOMPOST AND BIOCHAR ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREEN CABBAGE
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh , 2018
Role of benzothiadiazole and peak performance nutrient on inducing resistance in Citrus aurantifolia against Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.'citri'
Australian Journal of Crop Science 12 (3), 335-342 , 2018
EFFECT OF MULCH MATERIALS AND NITROGEN ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF SQUASH
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, SHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, DHAKA-1207 , 2018
EFFECT OF VERMICOMPOST AND PLANT VITALIZER (HB-101) ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RED CABBAGE
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, SHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, DHAKA-1207 , 2018
EFFICIENCY OF INDIGENOUS BACTERIA FOR THE REDUCTION OF LEAD AND CADMIUM IN THE POLLUTED WATER
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, SHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, DHAKA-1207 , 2018
Efficacy of vermicompost and biochar on the growth and yield of green cabbage
Department Of Horticulture, Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207 , 2018
ESTIMATION OF POSTHARVEST LOSSES AND INTEGRATED METHOD FOR MINIMIZING LOSSES AND ASSURING QUALITY OF TOMATO
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, SHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, DHAKA-1207 , 2018
Potentiality of producing summer cauliflower as influenced by organic manures and spacing
Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 2 (2), 304-317 , 2016
Effect of partially UV-blocking films on purple blotch of onion
Advances in Agriculture & Botanics 8 (1), 26-35 , 2016
Department of Horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Corresponding author: Dr. Abul Hasnat M Solaiman, Department of Horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla …
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res 2 (2), 304-317 , 2016
Influence of organic nutrient sources and neem (Azadirachta) products on growth and yield of carrot
Inter. J. Crop Sci. and Tech 2 (1), 19-25 , 2016
Influenced of yield and yield contributing characters of tuberose by the application of bulb and fertilizers
International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research 2 (10), 132-140 , 2016
Studies on the effect of partially ultra-violet blocking films on the plant growth, pigmentation and insect and disease control of some horticultural crops
Iwate University , 2016
Effect of partially UV-blocking films on the growth, yield, pigmentation, and insect control of red amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor)
British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 12 (2), 1 , 2016
The influence of partial UV-blocking films in the insect infestation and in the growth of broccoli and turnip seedlings
Br. J. Appl. Sci. Technol 13, 1-11 , 2015
Effect of Partially UV-Blocking Films on Xanthomonas axonopoides Pv. Citri Causing Citrus (Citrus aurantifolia) Canker
World Journal of Agricultural Science 11, 202-209 , 2015
Yield, dry matter, specific gravity and color of three Bangladeshi local potato cultivars as influenced by stage of maturity
Journal of Plant Sciences 10 (3), 108 , 2015
CELL COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS OF POMATO BASED ON SEEDLING AGE AND FERTILIZER TREATMENT
DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING, SHER-E-BANGLA NAGAR, DHAKA-1207 , 2015
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity analysis of some medicinal plants of Bangladesh
Adv Plants Agric Res 2, 00057 , 2015
Morphological characterization and genetic diversity studies of promising brinjal genotypes for hybridization program in Bangladesh
Journal of Advances in Agriculture 3, 226-235 , 2014
Efficacy of organic manures on the productivity, shelf-life and economic efficiency of tomato varieties in a long-term fertilized field by chemical fertilizers
American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 6 (3), 181 , 2014
INFLUENCE OF SOWING TIME AND PHOSPHORUS ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF CUCUMBER
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, SHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, DHAKA-1207 , 2014
Effect of organic fertilizers and spacing on Growth and Yield of Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Nees)
International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences 6 (11), 769 , 2013
Influence of Organic Manures and Neem Products on Growth and Yield of Carrot
DEPT. OF HORTICULTURE , 2013
Efficacy of organic and organic fertilizer on the growth of Brassica oleracea L.(Cabbage)
International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences 4 (3), 128-138 , 2012
Growth and flowering characteristics of two potted gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.) varieties
J. Exp. Biosci 3 (1), 33-36 , 2012
Efficacy of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth of cabbage (Brassica Oleraceae L)
Int J Agric Crop Sci 4 (3), 128-138 , 2012
Comparative analysis of arsenic detection in water by field test kit and AAS methods
Journal of Experimental Sciences 2 (1) , 2011
PHYSIO-MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION GENETIC VARIABILITY AND CORRELATION STUDIES IN BRINJAL GENOTYPES
DEPT. OF HORTICULTURE , 2011
STUDY ON PLANT DIVERSITY IN SHER-E-BANGLA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES), Dhaka … , 2011
Determining the status of chlorinated pesticide residue in some leafy vegetables
Journal of Ecobiotechnology 1 (1) , 2009
CHARACTERIZATION AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS OF SOME LOCALLY AVAILABLE MEDICINAL PLANTS
Sher-e-Bangia Agricultural University Research System (SAURES) , 2009
Plant characters and yield of kohlrabi (Brassica oleraceae var. gongylodes) as affected by different organic manures
Journal of Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants 1 (1), 01-04 , 2009
Black plastic mulch on flower production and petal coloration of aster (Callistephus chinensis)
Amer. Euras. J. Bot 1, 5-8 , 2008
Performance of turnip (Brassica rapa sub sp. rapifera) under different manuring package at mulched and non-mulched condition
American-Eurasian Journal of Botany 1 (3), 78-84 , 2008
Influences of Traditional Mulches on Flower Production and Petal Coloration of Dianthus (Dianthus Chinensis Lin.)
Progressive Agriculture 18 (2), 35-40 , 2007
EFFECT OF FERTILIZER MANAGEMENT AND MULCHING ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF LETTUCE
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE , 2005
Training
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Job Experiences
Professional experience, consultancies, and funded research leadership.
Professional Experience & Consultancies
Startup Advisor
Deshifarmer Limited
ToT Expert Trainer
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) — conducted comprehensive capacity-building courses for 400+ farmers.
Lead Consultant
Society for Development Initiatives (SDI) & PKSF
Agro-Consultant & Value Chain Architect
Direct Fresh Limited
Funded Research Projects
Climate change mitigation and adaptation to reduce urban heat and CO2 emissions by establishing green roofs and bio-walls in Dhaka
BDT 2.50 Crore — Climate Change Trust Fund (CCTF), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Strengthening capacity of innovations establishing digital Fab Lab for sustainable next generation farming and smart city village
USD 235,294 — The World Bank Group, Ministry of Education, HEQEP & UGC.
Facilitating climate change adaptation planning and implementation through innovative agro technologies reducing carbon emission in farmers' field
BDT 2.0 Crore — Climate Change Trust Fund (CCTF), GoB.
Development of micro-greens produces and evaluations of growth and nutritional profile under different LEDs light combination
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System.
Class Lectures
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Undergraduate
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HORT 151
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HORT 152
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HORT 201
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HORT 202
Post Graduation - MS
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HORT 514
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HORT 502
PhD in Horticulture
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HORT 602
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HORT 603
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HORT 604
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Media
Television presenter for agricultural development programs on Boishakhi Television and Channel S.
Krishi O Jibon — Boishakhi Television
Unnoyoner Krishi — Channel S
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National Speech
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YouTube
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