Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture, September 2023

School and University: The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Kagoshima University, Japan (Allied University-Saga University, Japan)

Thesis title: Genetic and breeding studies for brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål) resistance in cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L. and Oryza glaberrima Steud.)

Degree: Master of Science, December 2012

Department and University: Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Thesis title: Host Preference of Red Pumpkin Beetle, Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas) among Cucurbitaceous Vegetables

Degree: Bachelor of Science, July 2011

Discipline and University: Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh

Genetics and Plant Breeding, Marker Assisted Selection, QTL Mapping,  SSR, Host–Plant Resistance against Insect Pests and Ecological Pest management. 

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Teaching/ Job Experiences

Administrative  Position 

Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Khulna University, Khulna from 14 November, 2017 to 16 July 2018.

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Member, Khulna University Teachers’ Association, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh, Session- 2019-2020.

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Publications

M. M. Uddin, K. M. B. Haque, M. M. Kamal, M. A. Haque, G. Das, T. Tasmiah, E. Z. Eshita, S. Das 2026. Field Evaluation of Biorational Insecticides against Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.) in Brinjal. Plant Protection, 10 (03): 547-561. https://doi.org/10.33804/pp.010.03.6066 (Scopus, Q3)

Mim, Arfanika Jahan, Jui Chakrobortty, Aninda Arnob Pandit, Md Rakibul Islam, Md Asadur Rahman, Shimul Das, Md Mostofa Kamal, Eshrat Zahan Eshita, Mehede Hassan Rubel, and Pritilata Mallick. 2026. Optimizing Temperature and Humidity Dynamics in Laboratory Mass Rearing of Trichogramma Egg Parasitoids on the Host Galleria Mellonella. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 36(7): 1–24. https:// doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2026.2666083. (Scopus, Q2)

M. R. Islam, E. Z. Eshita, S. Das, M. M. Kamal. 2026. Current Status, Ecology, and Epidemiology of Cotton Pests and Pathogens in SAARC Nations. Plant Protection, 10 (02): 401-420. https:// doi.org/10.33804/pp.010.02.5948 (Scopus, Q3)

M.S. Tanvir, K. Kobra, P. K. Jhan, M. M. Rahman, N. Hossain, M. M. Kamal, S. Das and M. H. Rubel. 2025. Morpho-Physiological and Phytochemical Profiling of Exotic Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Genotypes in Bangladesh. Advances in Agriculture, 25(1): https://doi.org/10.1155/aia/3630179 (Scopus, Q1)

K. M. B. Haque, M. M. Uddin, M. M. Kamal*, M. A. Haque, G. Das, A. A. Pandit, & Das, S. 2025. Infested Shoot Clipping for Managing Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer: An Eco-Friendly Approach. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 12(2): 259–273. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v12i2.84222

P. C. Biswas, M. M. Kamal*, M. M. Islam, S. Das, M. M. Islam and Sabit M. H. 2025. Efficacy of Chemical Insecticides against Citrus Leaf Miner (CLM) (Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton) in South-western Bangladesh. SAARC Journal of Agriculture, 23(1): 254–263. https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v23i1.82302

N. Hossain, M. H. Rubel, M. R. Islam, P. K. Jhan, M. M. Kamal, K. I. Anjum, M. M. Nuruzzaman and P. R. Moury. 2025. Assessment of Tomato Genotypes Using Morpho-physical and Biochemical Traits in Southern Bangladesh. Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. 12(1): 105-119. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v12i1.81528

S. Das, T. Rahman, M. Rahman, M. Rahman, L. D. Porter, P.K. Dash, and M.M. Kamal. 2024. Characterization of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) resistance in maize. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 57.  DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.1080/03235408.2024.2415150 (Scopus, Q3)

M. M.  Kamal, D. C.  Nguyen, S. S. Morimura, S. H. Zheng and D. Fujita. 2023. Development of pyramided lines carrying brown planthopper resistance genes in the genetic background of Indica Group rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety ‘IR64’. Breeding Science. 73(5): 450-456. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1270/jsbbs.23028 (Scopus, Q1)

M. M.  Kamal, D. C.  Nguyen, S. S. Morimura, S. H. Zheng and D. Fujita. 2023. Near-isogenic lines for resistance to brown planthopper with the genetic background of Indica Group elite rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety ‘IR64’. Breeding Science. 73 (3): 278-289. https://doi.org/10.1270/jsbbs.22093

M. S. Jahan, S. Ujjaman, M. S. Rahman, B. C. Sarker, M. Z. Hossain and M. M. Kamal. 2022. Physicochemical Properties and Nutrient Contents of Compost as Influenced by Organic Wastes and Methods of Composting. Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science. 70 (1): 106-112. DOI: https://doi.org/.10.5958/0974-0228.2022.00006.8

S. Das, M. Rahman, P.K. Dash, A. Mitra and M.M. Kamal. 2022. Transmission attributes of Asian I Silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) modulating the spread of Chili leaf curl virus disease in Chili (Capsicum spp.). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 55(5):1-21. 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03235408.2022.2040698

S. Das, M. Rahman, P.K. Dash, R. Sarker, L. Porter and M.M. Kamal. 2022. Characterization of hostplant innate immunity from Kharif-II rice cultivars against rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guen.) via in-situ screening and physicochemical assays. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 25(1):1-11.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2021.101860

M.H. Rahman, M.M. Kamal, M.M. Islam, B. Ahammed and S. Das. 2021. Integrated pest management practices adopted by mango growers at Meherpur region in Bangladesh. SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 125-138. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v19i1.54784

S. Das, M. Rahman, P.K. Dash, and M.M. Kamal. 2020. Suppression of chili leaf curl virus (ChLCV) incidence in chili (Capsicum annuum L.) across Bangladesh via manipulated planting date and spacing. J Plant Dis Prot (2020). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41348-020-00397-9

M. M. Kamal, S. Das, M. H. Sabit, and D. Das. 2019. Efficacy of different management practices against tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 44 (2): 339-353. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v44i2.41823

M. M. Kamal, K. M. N. Saleheen, M. S. Islam and M. B. Ahmed. 2018. Adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) practices by the vegetable growers at Sadar upazila under Jhenaidah district. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University. 16 (3): 366–371. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v16i3.39394

H. Sultana, M.A. Mannan, M. M. Kamal and K. G. Quddus. 2018. Management Of Brinjal Shoot And Fruit Borer Using Selected Botanicals. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 43 (3): 431-440. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v43i3.38391 

H. Sultana, M.A. Mannan, M. M. Kamal and K. G. Quddus and S. Das. 2018.  Appraisal of Resistant Genotypes against Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer (BSFB), Leucinodes orbonalis, Guenee. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University. 16 (2): 227-231. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v16i2.37965

R. Sarkar, S. Das, M. M. Kamal, K. S. Islam and M. Jahan. 2017. Efficacy of management approaches against cucurbit fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae coquillett) of bitter gourd. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 42 (4): 757-766. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v42i4.35803

A. Shishir, M. M. Kamal, M. A. R. Khokon, M.R. Islam and S. Das. 2017. Effect of compost tea, streptomycin and cupravit in controlling bacterial leaf blight of rice. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 42 (3): 447-456. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v42i3.34503

S. Das, M. M. Rahman, M. M. Kamal and A. Shishir. 2017. Species richness of thrips and whiteflies and their predators in mustard fields. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University. 15 (1): 7-14. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v15i1.33524

M. M. Kamal, M. M. Uddin, M. Shajahan, M. M. Rahman, M. J. Alam, M. S. Islam, M. Y. Rafii and M. A. Latif. 2014. Incidence and Host Preference of Red Pumpkin Beetle, Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas) on Cucurbitaceous Vegetables. Life Science Journal. 11(7): 459-466. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7537/marslsj110714.56

M. M. Kamal, M. M. Uddin, M. Shajahan and M. M. Rahman. 2013. Role of Host and Temperature on the Feeding and Oviposition Behaviour of Red Pumpkin Beetle Aulacophora foveicollis (LUCAS). Progressive Agriculture. 24 (1&2): 53-60. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v24i1-2.19099

M. H. Imam, M. J. Alam, M. M. Uddin, M. L. R. Mollah and M. M. Kamal. 2013.  Evaluation of Some Chickpea Mutants and Varieties against Cutworm and Pod Borer at Two Locations of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Nuclear Agriculture. 27-28: 73-82.

      Conferences

M.M. Kamal, K.M.N. Saleheen, M.S. Islam and M.B. Ahmed. 2018. Adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices by the Vegetable Growers at Ganna Union under Sadar Upazila of Jhenaidah District.  International conference on research and extension for sustainable rural development. 15-16 February, 2018. Place: Rural development academy, Bogra, Bangladesh. Jointly organized by Bangladesh agricultural extension society and Rural development academy, Bogra, Bangladesh.

M. M.  Kamal, D. C.  Nguyen, S. H. Zheng and D. Fujita. Development of near-isogenic lines (NILs) for brown planthopper resistance genes with genetic background of indica rice IR64. 17-19 March 2021. Organized by Japanese Society of Breeding, Japan.

 M. M.  Kamal, D. C.  Nguyen, S. H. Zheng and D. Fujita. Characterization of near-isogenic lines and pyramided lines for brown planthopper resistance genes on the genetic background of indica rice variety ‘IR64’. 23-25 September 2022. Place: Obihiru Univ. of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Hokkaido. Organized by Japanese Society of Breeding, Japan.

M. M.  Kamal, S. H. Zheng and D. Fujita. Identification and characterization of QTL for brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål) resistance in African rice, Oryza glaberrima (Steud.). 16-19 October 2023. Place: PICC, Manila, Philippine. Jointly Organized by IRRI and Philippine Department of Agriculture (6^th International Rice Congress).