Dr. M. H. Ali, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, BINA, Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Hossain Ali (M. H. Ali) is a Chief Scientific Officer in the Agricultural Engineering Division of the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA). With 27 years of research and 2 years of teaching experience, Dr. Ali specializes in Irrigation and Water Resources Management. He has authored 7 books, 8 book chapters, and 100 scientific articles and serves as a reviewer for multiple esteemed journals. His contributions have earned him the Best Scientist Award 2016 (Institute of Nuclear Agriculture), and his profile has been featured in Marquis Who’s Who, the International Biographical Centre (UK), and the American Biographical Institute. He also served as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at University Malaysia Pahang (2011–12).
Education:
Post-doctorate (School of Civil Engineering)
Institution: Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Bangladesh & Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
Duration: September 13, 2009 – September 12, 2010
Ph.D. in Irrigation and Water Management
Institution: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: March 16, 2002 – June 16, 2006
Master of Engineering Science (M.Engg. Sci.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Institution: The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Duration: July 8, 1997 – July 7, 1999
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Irrigation and Water Management
Institution: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Duration: July 1, 1995 – June 30, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (B.Sc. Ag. Engg. (Hons.))
Major: Irrigation and Water Management
Institution: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Duration: August 20, 1986 – March 15, 1991
Professional Profiles:
ORCID Profile
Google Scholar
Professional Experience:
Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), Bangladesh
Chief Scientific Officer & Head, Agricultural Engineering Division (May 2019 – Present)
Principal Scientific Officer & Head, Agricultural Engineering Division (August 2015 – May 2019)
Senior Scientific Officer & Head, Agricultural Engineering Division (August 2013 – August 2015)
Senior Scientific Officer (May 2008 – August 2013)
Scientific Officer & Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Ishwardi (January 2007 – May 2008)
Senior Scientific Officer (July 2001 – January 2007)
Scientific Officer (June 1994 – July 2001)
University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Visiting Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Resources (August 2011 – August 2012)
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Guest Lecturer (Part-Time), Interdisciplinary Centre for Food Security (2015 – 2016)
Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board, Bangladesh
Assistant General Manager (March 1993 – May 1994)
Research Interests:
Dr. M. H. Ali’s research interests include:
Irrigation and Water Resources Management
Climatology and Agro-meteorology
Agro-economics and Engineering Economics
Top Notable Publications:
Increasing water productivity in crop production—A synthesis
Authors: M. H. Ali, M. S. U. Talukder
Journal: Agricultural Water Management
Volume: 95 (11), Pages: 1201-1213
Citations: 685
Year: 2008
Effects of deficit irrigation on yield, water productivity, and economic returns of wheat
Authors: M. H. Ali, M. R. Hoque, A. A. Hassan, M. A. Khair
Journal: Agricultural Water Management
Volume: 92, Pages: 151-161
Citations: 613
Year: 2007
Effective rainfall calculation methods for field crops: An overview, analysis, and new formulation
Authors: M. H. Ali, S. Mubarak
Journal: Asian Research Journal of Agriculture
Volume: 7 (1), Pages: 1-12
DOI: 10.9734/ARJA/2017/36812
Citations: 93
Year: 2017
A new novel index for evaluating model performance
Authors: M. H. Ali, I. Abustan
Journal: Journal of Natural Resources and Development
Volume: 4, Pages: 1-9
Citations: 90
Year: 2014
Effect of deficit irrigation at different growth stages on the yield of potato
Authors: A. A. Hassan, A. A. Sarkar, M. H. Ali, N. N. Karim
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
Volume: 5 (2), Pages: 128-134
Citations: 72
Year: 2002
Sustainability of groundwater resources in the North-Eastern Region of Bangladesh
Authors: M. H. Ali, I. Abustan, M. A. Rahman, A. A. M. Haque
Journal: Water Resources Management
Volume: 26, Pages: 623-641
Citations: 61
Year: 2012
Effects of deficit irrigation on yield, water productivity and economic return of sunflower
Authors: A. J. Mila, M. H. Ali, A. R. Akanda, M. H. Rashid, M. A. Rahman
Journal: Cogent Food & Agriculture
Volume: 3, Article: 1287619
Citations: 37
Year: 2017
Water table dynamics of Dhaka City and its long-term trend analysis using the “MAKESENS” model
Authors: A. A. Sarkar, M. H. Ali
Journal: Water International
Volume: 34 (3), Pages: 373-382
Citations: 37
Year: 2009
Sensitivity of Penman – Monteith estimates of reference evapotranspiration to error in input climatic data
Authors: M. H. Ali, A. K. M. Adham, M. M. Rahman, A. K. M. R. Islam
Journal: Journal of Agrometeorology
Volume: 11 (1), Pages: 1-8
Citations: 32
Year: 2009
Approaches and Methods of Quantifying Natural Groundwater Recharge – A Review
Authors: M. H. Ali, S. Mubarak
Journal: Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology
Volume: 5 (1), Pages: 1-27
Citations: 22
Year: 2017
Analysis on groundwater-table declination and quest for sustainable water use in the North-western region (Barind area) of Bangladesh
Authors: M. H. Ali, A. A. Sarkar, M. A. Rahman
Journal: Journal of Agricultural Science and Applications
Volume: 1 (1), Pages: 26-32
Citations: 22
Year: 2012
Impact of climate change on crop water demand and its implication on water resources planning: Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: M. H. Ali, A. K. M. Adham
Journal: Journal of Agrometeorology
Volume: 9 (1), Pages: 20-25
Citations: 21
Year: 2007
Estimation of evapotranspiration using a simulation model
Authors: M. H. Ali, H. Paul, M. R. Haque
Journal: Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University
Volume: 9 (2), Pages: 257-266
Citations: 20
Year: 2011
Conclusion:
Dr. M. H. Ali is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Excellence in Citation Achievement Award due to his significant contributions to agricultural water management, sustainability, and climate-related research. His citation metrics, impactful publications, and extensive work in water resources position him as a strong contender. Strengthening international collaborations and engaging in more interdisciplinary research could further enhance his eligibility.