Dr. Md. Kamrul Hassan

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Principal Investigator: “Estimation of Overall Food Loss and Waste at all Levels in the Food Chain”. Funded by EU and USAID and jointly implemented by FAO and Ministry of Food, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2020).

Co-Investigator, “Strengthening Food Safety, TVET and Higher Education in Bangladesh”, Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Netherlands’ development policy and managed by Nuffic. Interdisciplinary Institute of Food Security (IIFS), BAU (2020-2021).

Principal Investigator: “Standardization of Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Shelf Life Extension of Papaya and Guava Varieties of Bangladesh without Deteriorating Quality and Safety”. Funded by the Ministry of Science Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2019-2020).

Principal Investigator: “Improved Postharvest Handling Practices to Prolong Shelf Life and Maintain Quality and Safety of Important Climacteric Fruits of Bangladesh”. Funded by Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202 (2019-2021).

Principal Investigator: “Improving the Performance of Marketing System of Fruits and Vegetables in Bangladesh”. Funded by EU and USAID and jointly implemented by FAO and Ministry of Food, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2011-2013).

Principal Investigator: “Effects of Postharvest Treatments on Physico-chemical Properties and Shelf Life of Papaya”. Funded by Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202 (2011-2013).

Principal Investigator: “Postharvest Loss Assessment: A Study to Formulate Policy for Postharvest Loss Reduction of Fruits and Vegetables and Socio-Economic Uplift of the Stakeholders”. Funded by EU and USAID and jointly implemented by FAO and Ministry of Food and Disaster Management of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2008-2010).

Principal Investigator: “Reduction of Postharvest Spoilage and Extension of Shelf Life of Litchi Varieties of Bangladesh”. Funded by University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh (2009-2010).

Principal Investigator: “Studies of Postharvest Management of Mango and Banana to Reduce Loss, Extend Shelf Life and Maintain Quality”. Funded by the Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (2008-2009).

CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE

National Consultant (Postharvest Management), Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (SACP), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), Dhaka, Bangladesh (WAE- 24 May 2020 to 15 August 2020).

Food Loss and Waste and Postharvest Transformation Specialist- Meeting the Undernutrition Challenge (MUCH), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), Dhaka, Bangladesh (WAE- 02 February 2020 to 21 May 2020).

National Food Safety Consultant-Horticulture- Institutionalization of Food Safety in Bangladesh for Safer Food, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), Dhaka, Bangladesh (01 January 2015 to 31 March 2018).

 National Food Safety Consultant-Horticulture- Institutionalization of Food Safety in Bangladesh for Safer Food, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), Dhaka, Bangladesh (01 January 2015 to 30 September 2016).

National Consultant- Postharvest Processing and Quality Control- Strengthening Breeding and Postharvest Laboratory of Mushroom in National Mushroom Development and Extension Centre (NAMDEC), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), Dhaka, Bangladesh (31 Days-WAE Basis from 12 May 2014 to 23 June 2014).

National Consultant- Postharvest Processing and Quality Control- Strengthening Breeding and Postharvest Laboratory of Mushroom in National Mushroom Development and Extension Centre (NAMDEC), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), Dhaka, Bangladesh (02 May 2013-29 February 2014).

Consultant- Identification and Selection of Integrated Pest Management Methods for Selected Vegetable Crops in Bangladesh, GMark Consulting Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh (28 February-20 March 2011).

Consultant- Identifying Prospects to Introduce Affordable and Quality Plastic Packages for Agro Produces in Selected Sectors of Bangladesh, GMark Consulting Limited & Bengal Polymers Wares Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh (15 September-30 November 2010).

Consultant- Preparation of Policy Framework and Quality Development of Agro Produce, Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh (25 August-23 October 2008).

CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Presented Keynote Paper in BSHS National Convention 2017 on “Quality and Safety Assurance for Commercial Horticulture” (organized by Bangladesh Society for Horticultural Science), held in BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh (05 March 2017).

Presented Keynote Paper in a Workshop on “Awareness Raising on Safe Fruit Production and Marketing” (organized by PRAN Agro Business Ltd., PRAN-RFL Group, Bangladesh), held in Baneshar Degree College Auditorium, Rajshahi), Bangladesh (27 June 2014).

Attended Launching Ceremony of the Monitoring Report 2014 on the National Food Policy Plan of Action and Country Investment Plan” (organized byFood Planning and Monitoring Unit, Ministry of Food, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh), held in Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh(25 June 2014).

Presented Keynote Paper in a seminar on “Export of Agro-Produce: Prospects and Constraints” (organized by Export Promotion Bureau, Dhaka), held in EPB Conference Room, TCB Bhaban, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2 April 2014).

Presented Keynote Paper in a seminar on “Mushroom Culture, Preservation and Export” (organized by Export Promotion Bureau, Dhaka), held EPB Conference Room, TCB Bhaban, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (22 July 2013).

Attended and presented paper on Improving the Marketing System Performance of Fruits and Vegetables in Bangladesh in a workshop on Research to Inform Food and Nutrition Security Policies, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports from EU and USAID), held at Ball Room, Hotel Ruposhi Bangla, Dhaka, Bangladesh (03-04 July 2013).

Attended National Workshop Research Achievement of Past Ten Years of Horticultural Crops and Future Research Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production and Food Security (organized by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Farmgate, Dhaka), held in BARC Conference Room, Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh (1-2 June 2013).

Attended Annual Workshop on Improved Potato Storage Facility for Farm Household (organized by Department of Farm Power and Machinery, BAU), held in Web-based Distance Learning Laboratory, Central Library, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh (24 May 2013).

Attended workshop on Export Promotion of Fresh and Processed Fruits from Bangladesh (organized by Hortex Foundation in Collaboration with SCDC and NATP), held in Hortex Conference Room, Sech Bhaban, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (18 May 2013)

Attended workshop on Ayurbedic Medicine Industries in Bangladesh: Present Reality and Future Plan (organized jointly by Bangladesh Ayurbedic Medicine Manufacturers Association and Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products Business Promotion Council), held in Hortex Conference Room, Sech Bhaban, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (18 May 2013).

Presented Keynote Paper in a seminar on “Value Addition in Exportable Agro Products: Constraints and Opportunities” (organized by Export Promotion Bureau, Dhaka), held EPB Conference Room, TCB Bhaban, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (28 April 2013).

Attended and presented paper on Effects of Postharvest Treatments on Shelf Life and Quality of Papaya in Annual Research Progress Workshop 2011-12 (organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System, BAURES), held at Bangladesh Agricultural University Campus, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (20-21 April 2013).

Attended workshop AdaptingSocial Safety Net Programmes to Climate Change Shocks: Issues and Options for Bangladesh (organized by Department of Crop Botany, held at AERS Conference Room, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (10 April 2013).

Presented Keynote Paper in a seminar on “Improvement of Agro produce Packaging and Marketing” (organized by Export Promotion Bureau, Dhaka), held Rangpur Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, Rangpur, Bangladesh (16 March 2013).

Attended and presented paper in International Conference on Climate Resilient Technology Development and Extension for Sustainable Agriculture (organized by Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Society and Department of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU in collaboration with Ministry of Disaster Management & Relief, Government of Bangladesh and IRRI), held at Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (7-8 March 2013).

Attended and presented paper in a workshop on Improving the Marketing System Performance of Fruits and Vegetables in Bangladesh (organized by Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh), held at the AERS Conference Room, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (11 February 2013).

Attended and Chaired the Technical Session of the workshop on Production and Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables from Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges (jointly organized by the Bangladesh Horticultural Producers & Exporters Association and Agro Products Business Promotion Council), held at the Banquette Hall, Hotel 71, Bijoy Nagor, Dhaka, Bangladesh (24 December 2012).

Attended workshop on Course Curricula Improvement of the Faculty of Agriculture of Bangladesh Agricultural University (organized by Modernization of Crop Science Education for Production of Quality Graduates at BAU-A Sub Project of HEQEP-AIF, UGC), held at Web-Based Distance Learning Laboratory, Central Library, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (20 December 2012).

Attended Expert Panel Meeting on AFACI-Funded project on Establishment of Network and Model Manual on Postharvest Technology on Horticultural Crops in Bangladesh (organized by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council), held at BARC Conference Room, BARC, Dhaka, Bangladesh (02 December 2012).

Attended workshop on Research to Inform Food and Nutrition Security Policies, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports from EU and USAID), held at Ball Room, Hotel Ruposhi Bangla, Dhaka, Bangladesh (28-29 November 2012).

Attended the First International Symposium on Jackfruit and Other Moraceae (Organized by ISHS, FSSB, SSSB and GPC-BAU), ASPADFA Conference Hall, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (18-20 November 2012).

Attended Seminar on Organic Farming in Bangladesh: Potentials and Challenges (organized by the Bangladesh Society for Organic Farming and Safe Food), held at the Agriculture Faculty Conference Room, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (03 November 2012).

Attended Consultation Meeting with IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement) on Policy Plans for Organic Farming in Bangladesh, Hortex Foundation, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh (01 November 2012).

Attended national seminar on Indiscriminate Use of Chemicals on Fruits and Fish-What Can We Do About It? as an Expert Discussant, NEC Conference Room, Planning Commission, The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (02 August 2012).

Attended Workshop on Postharvest Losses (PHL) of Main Commodities in the ASEAN Countries as Invited Speaker and gave lecture on From Field to Storage- Handling and Transportation. The workshop was held at the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia, (organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Austria and ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia) (16-18 July 2012).

Attended AusAID PSLP Workshop on Postharvest Management of Vegetables in Bangladesh: Current Status and Sustainable Interventions and presented paper on Highlights of Academic Research on Postharvest Technology of Vegetables in Bangladesh. The workshop was organized by the University of Sydney, Australia, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) and the Hortex Foundation, Bangladesh (23 July 2012).

Attended Workshop on Coordinated Project on Contaminants and Adulterants in Food Chain and Their Mitigation: BAU Component (Funded by SPGR, NATP Phase-1), held at the Conference Hall, Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh (21 June 2012).

Presented paper in workshop on Research to Inform Food and Nutrition Security Policies, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports from EU and USAID), held at Ball Room, Hotel Ruposhi Bangla, Dhaka, Bangladesh (7-8 May 2012).

Presented paper in workshop on Postharvest, Quality and Food Safety in Tropical Fruit Production in South East Asian Countries, held at the Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organizations, International Centre for Science and High Technology, and Department of Agriculture, Thailand) (30 April to 4 May 2012).

Attended international conference on Quality Seed for Food Security under Changing Climate, held at the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh (organized by Seed Science Society of Bangladesh) (8-10 February 2012).

Attended seminar on Surveillance of Seedling Diseases of some Important Fruit Species in Bangladesh with Molecular Characterization of Pathogens and Developing Eco-Friendly Model of their Management, held at the Agriculture Faculty Conference Room, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh (5 March 2012).

Keynote paper presented in a Seminar on Scopes and Opportunities of Plastic Packaging and Products in Bangladesh Agriculture (Organized by Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association), held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh (13 February 2012).

Presented paper in a workshop on Structure, Conduct and Performance of the Rice Market and the Impact of Technological Changes in Milling and Improvement of Marketing Performance of Fruits and Vegetables in Bangladesh, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing and Department of Horticulture), held at the AERS Conference Room, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (19 February 2012).

Attended seminar on Evaluating Programme Impacts: An Introduction, held at Khadda Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh (13 December 2011).

Presented paper in workshop on Research to Inform Food and Nutrition Security Policies, held at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh (11-12 December 2011).

Attended workshop on Establishment of Digital Archive on Agricultural Theses and Journals of Bangladesh, held at the TSC Conference Hall, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh (7 July 2011).

Attended workshop on Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) (organized by the University Grants Commission under Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project, HEQEP), held in Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (17 June 2011).

Attended seminar on Improvement of Exportable Fruits of Bangladesh, held at the Hortex Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh (13 April 2011).

Presented paper in workshop on Jackfruit Problem, Prospect, Research Activities and Development in Bangladesh, held at the BARC (Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council) Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh (March 02, 2011).

Attended seminar on Surveillance of Seedling Diseases of Fruits and Their Management in Bangladesh (organized by the Department of Plant Pathology, BAU), held at the Agriculture Faculty Conference Room, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (24 February 2011).

Attended seminar on Quality Seed and Food Security in Bangladesh (organized by the Seed Science Society of Bangladesh), held at Syed Najrul Islam Conference Hall, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (2-3 February 2011).

Presented paper in the 4^th International Conference for the Development of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Asia and Africa (organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh and University of Tsukuba, Japan), held in Bangladesh Agricultural University Campus, Bangladesh (20-22 January 2011).

Attended the Food Security Investment Forum 2010 (organized by Food Division, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh), held in Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh (26-27 May 2010).

Presented paper in workshop on Research Progress Workshop on Food Security, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing, Department of Horticulture and Department of Agronomy, BAU with financial supports from EU and USAID), held at the AERS Conference Room, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (6 May 2010).

Attended workshop on Food Security, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Department of Farm Power and Machinery and Faculty of Agricultural Economic and Rural Sociology, BAU with financial supports from EU and USAID), held at the AERS Conference Room, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (29 April 2010).

Paper presented in workshop on Research in Support of Food Security Policies: Improving Availability and Access, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports from EU and USAID), held in Hotel Sheraton, Dhaka, Bangladesh (21 March 2010).

Paper presented on Quality and Safety of Fresh Produce: Present Status and Future Challenges in Bangladesh at the Technical Session of an International Conference on Fruits for Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Poverty Reduction and Environment, held at Syed Najrul Islam Conference Hall, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (30-31 March 2010).

Attended workshop on Research for Food Security Policies in Chittagong Hill Tract Areas: Production, Access and Nutrition Issues, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO with financial supports from EU and USAID), held in Parjatan Holiday Complex, BPC, Rangamati, Bangladesh (18 March 2010).

Papers presented on Postharvest Spoilage and Extension of Shelf Life of Litchi Varieties of Bangladesh and Studies of Postharvest Management of Mango and Banana to Reduce Loss, Extend Shelf Life and Maintain Quality at the Technical Session of Annual Workshop on BAU Research Progress 2008-2009, held in Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (7-8 March 2010).

Attended workshop on Reduction of Post Harvest Agriculture Crops Losses held in CIRDAP Auditorium, Chameli House, Dhaka, Bangladesh (23 November 2009).

Paper presented in workshop on Postharvest Loss in fruits and Vegetables and Constraints of Farmers’ Access to Fertilizers, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Department of Horticulture and Department of Soil Science, BAU with financial supports from EU and USAID, held at TSC Conference Hall, BAU, Mymensingh (22 October 2009).

Paper presented in workshop on Results of the Programme Funded Research in Support of The National Food Policy and Review of On-going Projects, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports from EU and USAID), held in Hotel Sheraton, Dhaka, Bangladesh (9 July 2009).

Paper presented in workshop on Informed Policy Making for Food Security: Results of the Challenge Fund Research and Review of On-going Projects, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports of EU and USAID), held in BIAM (Bangladesh Institute of Administrative Management) Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh (18-19 February 2009).

Attended workshop on Oil Palm-Bangladesh Perspective (organized byOil Palm Research Forum in Bangladesh, Agroforestry Society of Bangladesh and Fruit Science Society of Bangladesh), held at Germplasm Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (27 November 2008).

Paper presented on Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Produce in the 21^st Century and the Challenges in Bangladesh at the Oral Session of an International Conference on Horticulture and Agroforestry in Poverty Reduction, held in Syed Najrul Islam Conference Hall, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (17-18 March 2008).

Paper presented in annual workshop on BAU Research Progress 2006-2007 (organized by Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System, BAURES), held in Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (16-17 January 2008).

Attended workshop on Building a Sustainable ICT-based Information and Knowledge System for the Poor and Marginalized (organized by Bangladesh Telecentre Network), held in Bangabandhu National Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh (7 Dec 2007).

Attended workshop on Informed Policy Making for Food Security: Research in Support of the National Food Policy, under National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) (organized by the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and FAO, with financial supports of EU and USAID), held at the LGED-HQ, Dhaka, Bangladesh (5-6 December 2007).

Attended national workshop on Orange Development Project: Implementation and Technical Guidance, heldinDAE (Department of Agricultural Extension) Auditorium, Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh (27 June 2007).

Attended national seminar on Fruit Culture in Economic Development and Prosperity (organized byBangladesh Agricultural Research Council, BARC), held in BARC Auditorium, Dhaka, Bangladesh (17 June 2007).

Attended seminar on Government Policy for the Development of Manpower in ICT in Bangladesh and PGD Activities, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh (10 June 2007).

Attended the 2^nd Indian Horticulture Congress-2007 on Opportunities and Linkages for Horticulture Research and Development (Focus: North-Eastern Region), held in ICAR Complex for NE Region, Barapani, Meghalaya, India (17-21 April 2007).

Attended International Symposium on Management of Coastal Ecosystem: Technological Advancement and Livelihood Security, held in Science City, Kolkata, India (27-30 October 2007).

Attended Research Conference 2005, NRAVS, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia (8 December 2005).

Papers presented on Antifungal compounds in mango sap may provide resistance to postharvest anthracnose (Poster) and A component of disease resistance in mango is due to Amistar (Azoxystrobin) residue (Oral Session), Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference, held in Rotorua, New Zealand (27-30 September 2005).

Paper presented on Antifungal compounds in mango sap for natural resistance to postharvest anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Oral Session), APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Committee) Symposium on Assuring Quality and Safety for Fresh Produce, held in Radisson Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (1-3 August 2005).

Papers presented on Varietal resistance, antifungal compounds and fungicide residues in mangoes (Oral Session; Received 1^st Prize), and on Testing disease incidence in a range of mango cultivars from desapped and not-desapped fruitsand assessing ripening rates (Poster Session), Research Conference 2004, Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia (5 November 2004).

Attended workshop on Strengthening IT Facilities in Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh (23 November 2006).

Attended seminar on HPLC Method Development and New Column Technologies, provided by Agilent Technologies, Australia (May 2003).