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Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbubur  Rahman

Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman


Professor
Department of Entomology
Faculty of Agriculture
Research Interest:    Pest management, Insect Ecology
Contact No : +8801325693200
Total Publications: 24

Journal Article (24)
2023
1. Taxonomic delineation of the old world species Stomphastis thraustica (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) feeding on Jatropha gossypiifolia (Euphorbiaceae) that was collected in the new world and imported as a biocontrol agent to Australia
Neotropical Entomology

Author List: De Prins J, Taylor DBJ, Gonzalez GF, Dobson J, Hereward JP, Shi B, Rahman MM, Dhileepan K
Vol. 52, pp 380-406. 2023.
2. Some significant threats to lychee production and their management options in Bangladesh
Arab Journal of Plant Protection

Author List: Taher MA, Rahman MM, Islam KS, Uddin MM
Vol. 41, pp 114-118. 2023.
3. Host preference and abundance of cucumber moth (Diaphania indica), a potential threat to cucurbitaceous vegetables in Bangladesh
Biological Sciences - PJSIR

Author List: Rahman MM, Barmon P, Islam KS, Uddin MM
Vol. 66B, pp 107-114. 2023.
4. Diamondback moth egg susceptibility to rainfall: effects of leaf surface properties on the direct and indirect impacts of simulated rain
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

Author List: Rahman MM, Zalucki MP, Furlong MJ
Vol. 171, pp 704-715. 2023.
5. Impact of the leaf-mining jewel beetle Hedwigiella jureceki on two forms of cat's claw creeper, Dolichandra unguis-cati
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

Author List: Rahman MM, Shi B, Dhileepan K
Vol. n/a, pp n/a. 2023.
2022
6. Studies on gall-inducing behaviour and life cycle to aid host specificity testing of Notomma mutilum (Diptera: Tephritidae) – a prospective biological control agent for prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica)
Biocontrol Science and Technology

Author List: Rahman MM, Shi B, Taylor DBJ, Dhileepan K
Vol. 32, pp 1139-1155. 2022.
7. Exploration of RNA-Seq data to identify a potential pathogen of the leaf-mining moth, Stomphastis thraustica (Meyrick, 1908) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Data in Brief

Author List: Etebari K, Taylor DBJ, Rahman MM, Dhileepan K, Furlong MJ, Asgari S
Vol. 40, pp . 2022.
8. Efficacy of different bagging techniques for the management of litchi fruit borer (Conopomorpha sinensis)
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Taher MA, Rahman MM, Islam KS, Uddin MM
Vol. 20, pp 238-242. 2022.
2021
9. Management of mustard aphids using eco-friendly control approaches
Fundamental and Applied Agriculture

Author List: Saha B, Rahman MM, Uddin MM, Shahjahan M, Roy B
Vol. 6, pp 395–402. 2021.
10. Exploration of a biological control agent and evaluation of conventional control measures to manage cucumber moth
Journal of Entomological Research

Author List: Barmon P, Rahman MM, Islam KS, Uddin MM
Vol. 45, pp 67-72. 2021.
2019
11. Host-plant specific feeding relationships and insect developmental stage modulate the impact of rainfall on larvae
Environmental Entomology

Author List: Rahman MM, Zalucki MP, Furlong MJ
Vol. 48, pp 1442-1451. 2019.
12. Diamondback moth egg susceptibility to rainfall: effects of host plant and oviposition behavior
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata

Author List: Rahman MM, Zalucki MP, Furlong MJ
Vol. 167, pp 701-712. 2019.
2017
13. Host preference and eco-friendly management of cucurbit fruit fly under field condition
Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Author List: Sultana T, Uddin MM, Rahman MM, Shahjahan M
Vol. 2, pp 55-59. 2017.
2016
14. Comparative study on host preference and damage potentiality of red pumpkin beetle and epilachna beetles
Research in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Author List: Rahman MM, Uddin MM
Vol. 3, pp 411-416. 2016.
15. Comparative efficacy of different tactics for the management of okra shoot and fruit borer
International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology

Author List: Rahman MA, Uddin MM, Haque MA, Rahman MM
Vol. 4, pp 74-78. 2016.
2015
16. Impacts of temperature, relative humidity and total number of fruits on cucurbit fruit fly infestations under field condition
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Rahman MM, Sultana T, Uddin MM, Shahjahan M
Vol. 26, pp 5-Jan. 2015.
17. Host preference of Epilachna beetle, Epilachna dodecastigma (Wied.) among cucurbitaceous vegetables
International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology

Author List: Asafuddaullah M, Uddin MM, Islam KS, Howlader MTH, Rahman MM
Vol. 3, pp 352-358. 2015.
18. Comparative efficacy of different botanicals and chemical insecticides for controlling rice stem borer
Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University

Author List: Majlish AK, Uddin MM, Jahan M, Rahman MM
Vol. 13, pp 183-189. 2015.
2014
19. Varietal Preference of Okra Shoot and Fruit Borer, Earias vittella (Fab.) under Field Condition in Bangladesh
Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research

Author List: Rahman MA, Uddin MM, Haque MA, Rahman MM
Vol. 3, pp 12-Aug. 2014.
20. Incidence and host preference of red pumpkin beetle, Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas) on cucurbitaceous vegetables
Life Science Journal

Author List: Kamal MM, Uddin MM, Shajahan M, Rahman MM, Alam MJ, Islam MS, Rafii MY, Latif MA
Vol. 11, pp 459-466. 2014.
2013
21. Varietal preference and management of bean aphid, Aphis Craccivora (Koch)
Persian Gulf Crop Protection

Author List: Jahan R, Uddin MM, Rahman MM, Haque MA
Vol. 2, pp 40-46. 2013.
22. Role of host and temperature on the feeding and oviposition behaviour of red pumpkin beetle Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas)
Progressive Agriculture

Author List: Kamal MM, Uddin MM, Shajahan M, Rahman MM
Vol. 24, pp 53-60. 2013.
23. Management of okra shoot and fruit borer, Earias Vittella (Fabricius) using chemical and botanical insecticides for different okra varieties
International Research Journal of Applied Life Sciences

Author List: Rahman MM, Uddin MM, Shahjahan M
Vol. 2, pp 9-Jan. 2013.
2012
24. Varietal preference of okra shoot and fruit borer (Earias vittella) among different okra varieties
Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science

Author List: Rahman MM, Uddin MM, Shahjahan M
Vol. 22, pp 146-149. 2012.
Post-doctorate    - 2022
The University of Queensland, Australia
Australia
Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD)    - 2019
The University of Queensland
Australia
Master Of Science (MS)    - 2012
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
B.Sc.Ag.(Hons)    - 2011
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh
Total Number:  6
 

Research Interest

A degree-qualified and experienced in academic and research who has held positions across universities and laboratories in Australia and Bangladesh. Strengths include well-developed communication skills across a broad range of interpersonal and institutional contexts. Skilled in tertiary education, teaching, student supervision, managing research projects and working in a team or independently. Willing in collaborative research projects, please contact me if you want me in your research group.

 

Research (Ongoing)

1

Project Ttile

Biocontrol of Invasive Weeds

Role as Post Doctoral Fellow
Duration Three years (December 2019 to date)
Funded by The University of Queensland and Queensland Gvt. Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research (Completed)

# Project Ttile Survival of Diamondback Moth Eggs and Neonates: The Effect of Rainfall
Role as PhD Fellow
Duration 4 years (July 2015 to June 2019)
Funded by The University of Queensland International Scholarship, Australia
# Title Bio-Ecology and Sustainable Management of Newly Emerging Pest of Cucurbits, Cucumber Moth (Diaphania indica) in Bangladesh
Role as Principal investigator
Duration One year (July 2014 to June 2015)
Funded by Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES)
 
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Ttile

Eco-friendly management of mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi
Role as Principal Investigator
Duration One year (July 2013 to June 2014)
Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (NST), Bangladesh
 
# Ttitle Eco-Friendly Management of Cucurbit Fruit Fly for Different Cucurbitaceous Vegetables
Role as Principal Investigator
Duration One year (July 2012 to June 2013)
Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (NST), Bangladesh
 
# Title Incidence and Management of Okra Shoot and Fruit Borer, Earias vittella (Fabricious) among Different Varieties of Okra
  A research project studied for MS degree under Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University by Ministry of National Science and Information & Communication Technology, Bangladesh
Duration January 2012 to December 2012

 

Total Number:  30
 

For detailed training list, click here or visit http://www.mmrbau.net/about-me-2/training-taken/

 

 

Professor
06 Jul, 2023 -
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Associate Professor
24 Jun, 2019 - 05 Jul, 2023
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Assistant Professor
11 Jan, 2014 - 23 Jun, 2019
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Lecturer
11 Jan, 2012 - 10 Jan, 2014
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Total Number:  5
 

 

List of Conference Papers

 

  1. Shi B, Rahman MM, Taylor D, Nathalie D, Mindaye T, King A, Dhileepan K. 2023. Biological control of prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica): host specificity testing of agents from Africa (poster). in XVI International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, 7-12 May 2023. Iguazu, Argentina.
  2. Rahman MM, Shi B, Taylor DBJ, Dhileepan K. 2022. An update on the new biocontrol agent gall fly (Notomma mutilum) for prickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica) in Australia. in IP&A Seminar Series-5, Ecosciences Precinct, Dutton Park Brisbane, Australia.
  3. Rahman MM, Furlong MJ, Zalucki MP. 2019. When you’re on a good thing, stick to it: Leaf waxes, oviposition site selection and attachment of diamondback moth (DBM) eggs. in 2019 International Branch Virtual Symposium. Entomological Society of America, Virtual, E-Poster.
  4. Rahman MM, Furlong M, Zalucki M. 2018. Raindrops keep falling on some eggs: The impact of rainfall on diamondback moth eggs on different leaf surfaces. in ESA, ESC and ESBC Joint Annual Meeting. Crossing Borders: Entomology in a Changing World, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  5. Rahman MM, Furlong M, Zalucki M. 2017. Susceptibility of diamondback moth eggs and neonates to rainfall on Chinese cabbage and common cabbage plant. in Entomology 2017: Ignite. Inspire. Innovate, Denver, Colorado, USA.

 

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Title Institution Subject Receipt Date
Biological Sciences Travel Award The University of Queensland, Australia Travel Award 14-April 2017
The University Gold Medal Bangladesh Agricultural University Gold Medal 23 February 2016
The University of Queensland International Scholarship (UQI) The University of Queensland, Australia PhD scholarship 2014
Begum Shitabjan Memorial Trust Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Award 26-10-2009
Begum Shitabjan Memorial Trust Award Bangladesh Agricultural University Award 2012
National Science and Information & Communication Technology (NSICT) Fellowship 2011-12 Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Scholarship 2011-12
Professor Jinnat Ara Begum Gold Medal Bangladesh Agricultural University Gold Medal 18-08-2013
Membership Type Organization
Bangladesh Entomological Society Ordinary
Seed Science Society of Bangladesh (SSSB) Life member
Entomological Society of America (ESA) Ordinary
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