Mohammad A Mojid | Water Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammad A Mojid | Water Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad A. Mojid is a distinguished researcher and academic in soil and water engineering, currently serving as a Professor at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). His career began as a Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (1988–1990) before joining BAU as a faculty member in 1990, where he was later promoted to Professor in 2006. He has enriched his expertise through international experiences, including postdoctoral research under the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship (1999–2001) and the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2001–2002). He has also been awarded multiple JSPS Fellowships spanning from 2005 to 2023. Dr. Mojid has collaborated extensively with global researchers, making significant contributions to the fields of soil science, irrigation management, and sustainable agriculture. His work focuses on optimizing water use in agriculture, groundwater resource management, and the impact of climate change on soil and water systems.

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Education 🎓

Prof. Dr. Mohammad A. Mojid holds a BSc in Agricultural Engineering (1987) and an MSc in Irrigation and Water Management (1992) from Bangladesh Agricultural University. He pursued his PhD at the University of Newcastle, UK, from 1993 to 1996, specializing in soil and water engineering. His postdoctoral studies further strengthened his expertise, with research conducted under prestigious fellowships, including the JSPS Fellowship in Japan and the Humboldt Fellowship in Germany. These academic achievements have provided him with a strong foundation in advanced irrigation techniques, groundwater resource assessment, and climate change impact analysis. His international training and research exposure have contributed to his reputation as a leading expert in agricultural water management, making substantial contributions to sustainable farming and water conservation efforts.

work Experience💼

Prof. Dr. Mojid has extensive professional experience in research, teaching, and consultancy. He began his career as a Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute from 1988 to 1990 before transitioning into academia. He joined Bangladesh Agricultural University as a faculty member in 1990 and has been a Professor since 2006. His global research collaborations have included serving as a Guest Scientist at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, in 1998. He has also undertaken multiple research fellowships, including long-term (2005–2006) and short-term (2010, 2012, 2015, 2023) JSPS Fellowships. In addition to academic roles, he has led 13 completed and two ongoing research projects, supervised numerous students, and contributed extensively to advancing soil and water engineering. His work focuses on optimizing irrigation systems, sustainable groundwater use, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Research Focus

Dr. Mojid’s research primarily focuses on soil and water engineering, irrigation management, groundwater resources, and climate change impacts on agriculture. His work on municipal wastewater irrigation has provided crucial insights into soil health and crop productivity. He has also investigated the influence of climate change on reference crop evapotranspiration in northwest Bangladesh, contributing to sustainable water resource planning. His research extends to solute-transport parameter prediction, spectral induced polarization for soil characterization, and the development of pedo-transfer functions for soil properties. Additionally, he has collaborated on projects addressing the optimization of irrigation water delivery and climate-smart decision support systems. His interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering, environmental science, and agricultural practices to develop sustainable solutions for water and soil management.

Awards & Honors🏆 

Prof. Dr. Mohammad A. Mojid has received several prestigious awards and fellowships in recognition of his contributions to soil and water engineering. He was awarded the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999–2001) and the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2001–2002), both of which supported his research in Japan and Germany. Additionally, he has received multiple JSPS Fellowships from 2005 to 2023, enabling him to collaborate with international researchers on cutting-edge studies in irrigation management and soil science. His contributions to academia and research have earned him editorial board memberships in several renowned journals, such as the Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology, International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, and Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University. These accolades underscore his influence and leadership in the field of agricultural engineering.

Conclusion✅

Prof. Md. Abdul Mojid is a highly qualified and accomplished researcher with a strong publication record, international collaborations, and editorial contributions. While he could enhance his profile with patents and industry involvement, his academic impact and leadership in Soil and Water Engineering make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

📚Publications to Noted

Recent advances in mulching materials and methods for modifying soil environment

Authors: MA Kader, M Senge, MA Mojid, K Ito

Citations: 733

Year: 2017

Mulching type-induced soil moisture and temperature regimes and water use efficiency of soybean under rain-fed condition in central Japan

Authors: MA Kader, M Senge, MA Mojid, K Nakamura

Citations: 145

Year: 2017

Measurement of volumetric water content by TDR in saline soils

Authors: GCL Wyseure, MA Mojid, MA Malik

Citations: 133

Year: 1997

Water table trend—a sustainability status of groundwater development in North-West Bangladesh

Authors: MA Mojid, MF Parvez, M Mainuddin, G Hodgson

Citations: 112

Year: 2019

Farmers’ perceptions and knowledge in using wastewater for irrigation at twelve peri-urban areas and two sugar mill areas in Bangladesh

Authors: MA Mojid, GCL Wyseure, SK Biswas, A Hossain

Citations: 107

Year: 2010

Estimating the fully developed diffuse double layer thickness from the bulk electrical conductivity in clay

Authors: MA Mojid, H Cho

Citations: 68

Year: 2006

Climate change impacts on reference crop evapotranspiration in North-West hydrological region of Bangladesh

Authors: MA Mojid, RP Rannu, NN Karim

Citations: 65

Year: 2015

Water usage and productivity of Boro rice at the field level and their impacts on the sustainable groundwater irrigation in the North-West Bangladesh

Authors: M Mainuddin, MD Maniruzzaman, MM Alam, MA Mojid, EJ Schmidt, …

Citations: 63

Year: 2020

Climate change-induced challenges to sustainable development in Bangladesh

Authors: MA Mojid

Citations: 62

Year: 2020

Requirement of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers for wheat cultivation under irrigation by municipal wastewater

Authors: MA Mojid, GCL Wyseure, SK Biswas

Citations: 56

Year: 2012

 

Md Lal Mamud | Hydrogeophysics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Md Lal Mamud | Hydrogeophysics | Best Researcher Award

 Postdoctorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory , United States

Md Lal Mamud is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Subsurface Science Group at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). His expertise lies in hydrology, computational hydroscience, and geophysics, with a focus on predictive modeling of complex geosystems, groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and deep learning applications in geophysical exploration. His academic journey spans across Bangladesh and the United States, earning advanced degrees in Geology, Geophysics, and Hydrology. Throughout his career, he has contributed to cutting-edge Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML) models for CO₂ storage capacity prediction, geophysical data analysis, and critical mineral identification using AI-driven approaches. Before joining PNNL, he held research and teaching positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the University of Mississippi, and the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA). His research contributions are widely recognized, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations in the field of hydrogeology and computational modeling.

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Md Lal Mamud holds a Ph.D. in Hydrology and Computational Hydroscience from the University of Mississippi, where he focused on advanced groundwater modeling, uncertainty quantification, and AI-based geophysical exploration. He also earned an M.S. in Hydrology from the same institution, refining his expertise in subsurface modeling and environmental fluid dynamics. Prior to his studies in the U.S., he completed an M.S. in Geophysics from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he specialized in geophysical imaging, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and subsurface exploration. His academic foundation began with a B.S. in Geology from the University of Dhaka, where he developed expertise in earth sciences, structural geology, and remote sensing applications. His multidisciplinary education has provided him with a strong foundation in hydrogeological research, computational geophysics, and AI-driven subsurface modeling.

work Experience💼

Md Lal Mamud has a diverse background in academic research, national laboratories, and industrial collaborations. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at PNNL, where he is developing Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML) models for subsurface flow and contaminant transport. He previously worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), where he conducted aquifer characterization, groundwater flow modeling, and geophysical data inversion. At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), he contributed to high-performance computing (HPC) models for subsurface flow, uncertainty quantification, and deep learning applications in hydrology. Throughout his academic career at the University of Mississippi, he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, instructing courses in hydrogeology, geophysics, and computational modeling. His extensive fieldwork experience includes seismic surveys, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), self-potential (SP) measurements, and electromagnetic (EM) surveys for environmental and energy applications.

Skills

Md Lal Mamud is proficient in multiple programming languages, including Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN, and Julia, for scientific computing and numerical modeling. His expertise in hydrogeological software includes PFLOTRAN, STOMP, MODFLOW, and PHREEQC, which he uses for groundwater and contaminant transport simulations. He is skilled in geophysical data analysis, utilizing tools such as EarthImager, Res2Dinv, GPRPy, and Petrel for subsurface characterization. His experience in GIS applications and geospatial modeling includes working with QGIS, ArcGIS, and Surfer for spatial data analysis and visualization. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with seismic data acquisition, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and electromagnetic (EM) surveying techniques. His interdisciplinary skillset allows him to bridge geoscience, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence for innovative research solutions.

Research Focus

Md Lal Mamud’s research focuses on advanced computational modeling of hydrogeological and geophysical processes. He specializes in Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML) applications for subsurface flow, contaminant transport, and energy resource exploration. His work in AI-driven geophysical inversion includes deep learning models for CO₂ storage prediction, critical mineral identification, and multiphase flow modeling. He is actively involved in parameter estimation, uncertainty quantification, and high-performance computing (HPC) techniques for geoscience applications. His research also extends to remote sensing and UAV-based geophysical surveys, integrating drone-based electromagnetic and hyperspectral data for mineral exploration and environmental monitoring. With expertise in fluid dynamics, reservoir characterization, and predictive simulation, he aims to develop innovative solutions for sustainable energy and environmental challenges.

Awards & Honors🏆 

Md Lal Mamud’s research excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards. He received the David Miller Young Scientist Scholarship (2022) from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for his outstanding contributions to geophysical modeling. His excellence in teaching earned him the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2022) from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). He was honored with the Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student Award (2020 & 2022) at the University of Mississippi, acknowledging his exceptional research contributions. He also received the On To the Future (OTF) Award (2022) from the Geological Society of America (GSA), which supports emerging researchers in the geosciences. Additionally, he has been awarded travel grants and summer research assistantship awards from esteemed institutions to support his participation in international conferences and field research.

Conclusion✅

Lal Mamud is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his outstanding contributions to hydrology, geophysics, AI-driven modeling, and computational sciences. His scientific rigor, technical expertise, and leadership roles make him a distinguished researcher in his field. While he can further enhance his research profile by increasing his publication count and securing independent research funding, his innovative research, academic excellence, and impact on the scientific community make him a deserving nominee for the award.

 

📚Publications to Noted

 

Integrating ERT and SP Techniques for Characterizing Aquifers and Surface-Groundwater Interactions (2024)

Authors: M. L. Mamud, R. M. Holt, C. J. Hickey, A. M. O’Reilly, L. T. Wodajo, P. B. Rad, M. A. Samad

Journal: Groundwater

 

Quantifying Local and Global Mass Balance Errors in Physics-Informed Neural Networks (2024)

Authors: M. L. Mamud, M. K. Mudunuru, S. Karra, B. Ahmmed

Journal: Scientific Reports

 

Integrated Agrogeophysical Approach for Investigating Soil Pipes in Agricultural Fields (2022)

Authors: M. A. Samad, L. T. Wodajo, P. B. Rad, M. L. Mamud, C. J. Hickey

Journal: Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics

 

Agrogeophysical Methods for Identifying Soil Pipes (2021)

Authors: L. T. Wodajo, P. B. Rad, S. I. Sharif, M. A. Samad, M. L. Mamud, C. J. Hickey, G. V. Wilson

Journal: Journal of Applied Geophysics

 

Structural Modeling of Fenchugang Gas Field, Sylhet, Bangladesh (2016)

Authors: M. L. Mamud, A. S. M. Woobaidullah, M. A. Baki, R. C. Chowdhury, M. Z. H. Sazal, M. S. Islam, M. A. Khan

Journal: International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering

 

Case Study on Surrounding Area of Barapukuria Coal Mine Impeding Soil Fertility (2016)

Authors: T. Mohanta, S. Akter, C. Quamruzzaman, M. L. Mamud, M. Z. H. Sazal, K. M. I. Hossain

Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research