
Dr. Rumana Rana
Professor
Address:
Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline Khulna University, Khulna-9208
Dr. Rumana Rana is working as Professor in Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline of Khulna University, Bangladesh. She received her B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in 1998 and MS in 2002 on Forestry from Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh. Before joining the university, she served as an Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) in the Forest Department of Bangladesh Government. She completed her PhD (2004-2008) in the department of tree physiology from Georg-August University, Goettingen, Germany under DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) fellowship. Afterwards she worked as a Postdoctoral fellow (Erasmus Mundus fellowship in 2014 and 2015) in the same department. She was also awarded DAAD re-invitation fellowship (2011 and 2016). Her research focuses on wood anatomy, wood component analysis by FTIR spectroscopy, study of hydraulic architecture of different wood species. Currently she was appointed as DAAD Research Ambassador for 2022-2025 to promote higher education and research in Germany by supporting the goals and objectives of the DAAD.
Visiting fellowship: 2016
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Postdoctoral fellow: 2015
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Postdoctoral fellow: 2014
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Visiting fellowship: 2011
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany.
PhD in Wood Biology and Technology: 2008
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany.
MSc: 2002
Forestry and Wood
Technology Discipline
Khulna University (KU), Bangladesh.
BSc. (Hons.): 1998
Forestry and Wood
Technology Discipline
Khulna University (KU), Bangladesh.
-Analysis of wood
chemical components by spectroscopic method
-Functional anatomy of
tropical hardwood species
-Study of hydraulic
architecture of different wood species
Current Research Project/Collaboration
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Academic Positions
2012 - to date: Professor, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
2008-2012: Associate Professor, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
2003-2008: Assistant Professor, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
2002-2003: Lecturer, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh.
Professional Experiences/Trainings/Workshops
Visiting fellowship: 2016
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Postdoctoral fellow: 2015
Department of Tree Physiology
Georg
August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Postdoctoral
fellow: 2014
Department
of Tree Physiology
Georg
August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Visiting
fellowship: 2011
Department
of Tree Physiology
Georg
August University, Goettingen, Germany.
Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF): 2001-2002 Forest Department of
Bangladesh
Responsibilities: Forest development planning, forest management and administration
Successfully completed the post-graduate course on “Wood structure, properties and biological degradation” from the department of Wood Science in Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden.
Participated in the course on “Scientific writing” organized by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, George-August University, Göttingen, Germany.
Participated in the course titled “Innovation through heterogeneity- Tools for integrated transdisciplinary research” organized by the Wood Biology and Technology Institute, George- August University, Göttingen, Germany.
Successfully completed a course on “Information
resources and electronic publishing” in the George-August University,
Göttingen, Germany.
Training on “Social Science Research Methodology”
organized by Khulna University Research Cell.
Successfully completed the six months German language course from the Goethe-Institute, Göttingen, Germany.
Participated in the course of “Intercultural communication, corporate identity and change management” in the George-August University, Göttingen, Germany.
Training on “Social Science Research Methodology” organized by Khulna University Research Cell.
Reviewer
of Journals
- Bangladesh Journal of
Forest Science
- Philippine Journal of Science
- Forests (MDPI)
- Molecules (MDPI)
Appointed as DAAD Research Ambassador for 2022-2025 to promote higher education and research in Germany by supporting the goals and objectives of the DAAD.
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Supervision
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Complete
list of publications of Rumana Rana (PhD)
International journal articles (published with peer review process):
1. Ghosh, R.K., Rana,
R., Mazumdar, S. (2021): Effect of age
and site quality on the wood properties of Albizia
richardiana (Voigt) King and Prain. Research Journal of
Agriculture and Forestry Sciences. 9(2): 27-31.
2. Yang,N., Butenschoen, O., Rana, R., Köhler, L., Hertel, D.,
Leuschner, C., Scheu, S., Polle, A., Pena, R. (2019): Leaf litter species
identity influences biochemical composition of ectomycorrhizal fungi.
Mycorrhiza. 29: 85–96.
3.
Rana, R., Herz, K., Bruelheide, H., Dietze, S., Haider, S., Jandt, U.,
Pena, R. (2018): Leaf Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared
(ATR-FTIR) biochemical profile of grassland plant species related to land-use
intensity. Ecological Indicators. 84: 803–810.
4. Ghosh, R.K., Rahman, M.M., Das, A.K.,
Rana, R., Shams, Md. I. (2015):
Introducing Areca catechu as a raw
material of cement-bonded board through determining the properties of Areca catechu cement-bonded board.
Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science. 12(2): 99–103.
5. Islam, M.I., Das, A.K., Zaman, M.S., Rana, R., Shams, Md. I. (2014): Using
of rice straw (Oryza sativa L.) for better
purposes fabricating and evaluating of physical and mechanical properties of fiberboard
made from rice straw (Oryza sativa
L.). International Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (IJAST).
2(3): 93-96.
6. Zaman, M.S., Das, A.K., Shams, Md. I.,
Rana, R., Rahman, M.M., Biswas, S.K.
(2013): Physical and mechanical properties of agriculture plastic composite
made from jute (Corchorus olitorius
l.) and dhaincha (Sesbania cannabina
retz.). International Journal of Wood Science, Technology and Forestry. 1(1): 001-008.
7. Rana,
R., Heyser, R.L., Finkeldey, R., Polle, A. (2010): FTIR spectroscopy,
chemical and histochemical characterisation of wood and lignin of five tropical
timber wood species of the family of Dipterocarpaceae. Wood Science and
Technology. 44: 225-242.
8.
Rana, R., Heyser, R.L., Finkeldey, R., Polle, A. (2009): Functional anatomy
of five endangered tropical timber wood species of the family Dipterocarpaceae.
Trees-Structure and Function. 23: 521-529.
9. Rana,
R., Müller, G., Naumann, A., Polle, A. (2008): FTIR spectroscopy in
combination with principal component analysis or cluster analysis as a tool to
distinguish beech (Fagus sylvatica
L.) trees grown at different sites. Holzforschung. 62: 530-538.
10. Rana,
R. (2008): Correlation between anatomical/chemical wood properties and
genetic markers as a means of wood certification. Dissertation, Klartext GmbH,
Göttingen, ISBN 978-3-9811503-2-2.
11. Mollick, A. S., Sajjaduzzaman, Md., Rakkibu,
Md. G., Rana, R., Kamal, Md. T. (2005):
Stand quality assessment of Teak (Tectona
grandis). International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 7(4): 543-546.
National journal articles (published with peer review process):
12. Rana,
R., Villarin, R. A., Gailing, O., Finkeldey, R., Polle, A. (2012): Height
growth, wood density and molecular markers to distinguish five tree species of
Dipterocarpaceae grown at same site. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and
Industrial Research. 47(4): 407-414.
13. Shovon, T. A., Rakkibu, Md. G.,
Islam, Md. W., Rana, R. (2011):
Local residents’ perception on co-management: A case study at Lawachara
National Park. First Bangladesh Forestry Congress, 19-21 April 2011, Dhaka,
organized by Bangladesh Forest Department.
14. Ashaduzzaman, Md., Rana, R., Khan, M. N. H., Shams, Md. I.
(2011): Suitability of Muli bamboo (Melocanna
baccifera) for making bamboo mat plywood. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific
and Industrial Research. 46(4): 543-548.
15. Rakkibu, Md. G., Kyser, M. A., Rana, R. (2004): Economic potential of rubber
(Hevea brasiliensis) monoculture and rubber-agroforestry
Systems: A case study of northern Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. 5(1):
7-9.
16. Rakkibu, Md. G., Rana, R., Khan, M. M. U. (2003): Impacts of agroforestry on soil chemical
properties in Dinajpur Forest Division of Bangladesh. Khulna University
Studies. 5(2): 63-69.
17. Rakkibu, Md. G., Islam, Md.W., Rana, R. (2002): Comparative financial evaluation
of homestead agroforesty, cropland agroforestry and annual cropping at
Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies. 4(1): 707-711.
Poster presentation:
Rana,
R.,
Heyser, R. L., Finkeldey, R., Polle, A. (2011): Diversity of wood traits of
five endangered Dipterocarpaceae of the Philippines: a biodiversity hotspot.
Poster presented in Functions and Services of Biodiversity-an International
Scientific Conference held in Göttingen, Germany from 20-22nd June, 2011.
Wood Physics and MechanicsRunning |
Wood Structure and Properties
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Sawmilling, Saw Doctoring and Wood Working
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Wood Chemistry and BiopolymerRunning |
Wood Modification and Properties Improvement
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Industrial Wood Processing and EngineeringRunning |
Wood Properties and UtilizationRunning |
Wood Science and Technology
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- Wood Physics and Mechanics
- Wood Structure and Properties
- Sawmilling, Saw Doctoring and Wood Working
- Wood Chemistry and Biopolymer
- Wood Modification and Properties Improvement
- Industrial Wood Processing and Engineering
- Wood Properties and Utilization
- Wood Science and Technology