MSc (DU)

Soil Chemistry, Nutrient Dynamics, Soil Classification

Current Research Project/Collaboration

Experiences in teaching:
	i) As Lecturer (Joining date: 22-06-2004, Tenure of service: 3 years, ii) As Assistant Professor (Joining date: 22-06-2007, Tenure of service: 5 years,  Present Position: Associate Professor  (Joining date: 22-06-2012 till date) Experiences at a residential University and Abilities for improving the corporate activities of students: Served Khulna University as Assistant Director of Student Affairs (ADSA), Khulna University. Tenure: 08/07/2008 to 24/01/2016. Others Professional Experiences:  Project Supervised: Carbon sequestration in soil aggregates under different cropping patterns of some areas of Bangladesh in the context of Global Climate Change. Supported by UGC (University Grants Commission, Bangladesh). Assessment of spatial variability of soil physical, chemical and biological quality. Supported by UGC (University Grants Commission, Bangladesh). Evaluation of Tilth Index of soils under different cropping patterns. Supported by UGC. Assessment of Aggregate stability of soils of Ganges Floodplain of Bangladesh. Supported by SRDI & BARC. Short term effects of saline water application on some chemical properties of soils. Supported by UGC. F.      Characterization of peat soil and application of Azolla with urea in rice cultivation. Supported by Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology, Bangladesh.

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Nayeema, J., Sarker, J., Ferdous, M. J., Mashuk, R. H., Amin, M. S., & Kibria, K. Q. (2025). Optimizing spinach (Spinacia oleracea) yield, soil health and nutrient content enhancement with poultry litter and kitchen waste compost. Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 9(1): 27-33. http://doi.org/10.26480/mjsa.01.2025.27.33

Nur, M. A., Kamruzzaman, M., & Amin, M. S. (2025). Microbial immobilization and phosphorus transformation in saline soil: Effects of organic amendments. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, DOI: 10.1007/s42729-025-02209-1

Fatema, M. B., Sarker, J., Ferdous, M. J., Sarker, T., Nayeema, J., & Amin, M. S. (2024). Effect of salinity on inorganic phosphorus fixation in Sara and Bajoa soil series of Ganges Tidal Floodplains. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(4): 378-387. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4412

Sarker, T., Nayeema, J., Sarker, J., Ferdous, M. J., Fatema, M. B., & Amin, M. S. (2024). Phosphate sorption characteristics in some soils of Ganges Tidal Floodplains. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(4): 288-300. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4404

Hasi, S. A., Ahsan, S., Joardar, J. C., Amin, M. S., & Halder, M. (2024). Sulphur fractions, distribution, and connections with soil attributes in the Gopalpur and Ishwardi soil series of Bangladesh. Current World Environment, 19(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.19.2.17

Akter, S., Kamruzzaman, M., Sarder, M. P., Amin, M. S., Joardar, J. C., Islam, M. S., Nasrin, S., Islam, M. U., Islam, F., Rabbi, S. M. F., & Halder, M. (2024). Mycorrhizal fungi increase plant nutrient uptake, aggregate stability and microbial biomass in the clay soil. Symbiosis, 93(2), 163-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13199-024-00994-4

Kamruzzaman, M., Akter, S., Khan, M. Z., & Amin, M. S. (2023). Synergistic effects of silicon and phosphorus Co-application on rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth, yield and nutrient use efficiency in saline soil. Silicon, 15(15), 6485-6496. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-023-02509-0

Akter, S., Kamruzzaman, M., Khan, M.Z. and Amin, M.S. (2023). Enhanced Potassium Fertilization Improved Rice (Oryza sativa) Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Coastal Saline Soil of Bangladesh. Journal Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 23, 1884-1895. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-023-01144-3

Amin, M. S., Khan, M. Z., Laskar, T., & Rabbi, S. M. F. (2020). Carbon Sequestration in Soil Aggregates under Different Cropping Patterns of Bangladesh. Open Journal of Soil Science, 10: 459-485. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2020.1010024

Nazmin, S., Das, A., Khan, M. Z., Amin, M. S., & Hanif, M. (2019). Soil clay mineralogical Phase Analysis of Ganges Floodplain Soils by XRD and XRF. Open Journal of Soil Science, 9: 298-312. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2019.912019

Khan, M. Z., Islam, M. A., Amin, M. S., & Bhuiyan, M. M. R. (2019). Spatial variability and geostatistical analysis of selected soil. Bangladesh Journal Scientific and Industrial Research, 54(1): 55-66. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v54i1.40731

Khan, M. Z., & Amin, M. S. (2019). Macro nutrient status of Sundarbans forest soils in Southern region of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal Scientific and Industrial Research, 54(1): 67-72. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v54i1.40732

Khan, M. Z., Islam, M. A., Hossin, R., & Amin, M. S. (2018). Short-term influence of organic matter and saline water on inorganic soil phosphorus transformation in Barisal and Dumuria soil series of Bangladesh. Asian Soil Research Journal, 1(3): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.9734/asrj/2018/v1i326351

Khatun, R. Khan, M. Z., & Amin, M. S. (2018). Isolation and characterization of particulate organic matter in some soils of Ganges Meander Floodplain and Ganges Tidal Floodplain of Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 3(4): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJSSPN/2018/44908

Khatun, R., Khan, M. Z., Amin, M. S., & Sayadat, M. N. (2018). Influence of Field deep fertilisers on nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and sulfur uptake and yield performance of green super rice. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 19(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2018/44877

Islam, M. A., Nusrat, N., Khan, M. Z., Billah, S. M., Amin, M. S., & Kabir, K. A. (2018). Nutrients load in ponds both water and soil due to application of different levels of carbon and nitrogen with feeding. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 3(4), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2018/44848

Islam, M. A., Khan, M. Z., Begum, A., & Amin, M. S. (2018). Spatial variability and geostatistical analysis of soil reaction, electrical conductivity and organic matter content. International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research. 7(1): 85-91. http://www.ijbssr.com/journal/details/spatial

Halder, M.; Dhar, P. P.; Joardar, J. C.; Amin, M. S.; Kobir, M. H.; Dey, A. K., & Rahman, M. S. (2018). Effects of edaphoclimatic factors on arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi colonization in Chittagong BCSIR reserve forest, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Botany. 47(1): 97-104.

Afrin, N., Amin, M. S., & Khatun, M. (2016). Phosphate Sorption Characteristics of Ganges Meander Floodplain Soils of Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 13(1): 27-39. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2016.13.1.1506-L

Nasrin, S., Biswas, T. K., Amin, M. S., & Khatun, M. (2016). Study of salinity effects on the inorganic phosphorus transformation in three different soil series of Ganges river floodplain. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(1): 71-79.

Halder, M., Dey, A. K., Alam, A. K. M. S., Chowdhury, A. N., Mondal, M., Joardar, J. C., Amin, M. S., Roy; D. K. & Kobir, M. H. (2016). Mycorrhizal Colonization Status and Rhizosphere Soil Properties of BCSIR Reserve Forest Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Current World Environment, 11(3):720-727. http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.11.3.05

Halder, M., Joardar, J. C., & Amin, M. S. (2015). Potassium, calcium and sodium distribution in different parts of common vegetable plants grown under field condition. Research Journal of Soil Biology, 7(3): 91-97. https://doi.org/10.3923/rjsb.2015.91.97

Halder, M., Akhter, S., Mahmud, A. S. M., Islam, F., Mullick, R., Joardar, J. C., Amin, M. S., Karim, R., Talukder, H., & Rahman, M. (2015). Prevalence of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) colonization in medicinal plant root and response of prevalence with some selected medicinal plants rhizosphere soil properties in BCSIR Forest, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 9(1): 131-140. https://microbiologyjournal.org

Halder, M.; Mahmud, A. S. M.; Amin, M. S.; Rabbi, S. M. F.; Islam, F.; Rahman, M. S.; Nandi, N. C.; Mouri, N.J.; Ray, S. and Joardar, J. C. (2014). Effect of iron dust on arsenic accumulation and nutrient status of Ipomoea aquatica grown in arsenic contaminated Soil. Research Journal of Soil Biology, 6(1): 17-24. https://doi.org/10.3923/rjsb.2014.17.24

Rabbi, S. M. F., Roy, B. R., Miah, M. M., Amin, M. S. & Khandakar, T. (2014). Spatial Variability of Physical Soil Quality Index of an Agricultural Field. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Article ID 379012, 10 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/379012.

Khatun, M., & Amin, M. S. (2013). Characterization of Satla and Harta soil series of South West Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 11(1 & 2) and 12(1 & 2): 139-148. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2013.11and12.1216-L

Begum, A., Rabbi, S. M. F., Amin, M. S., Rahman, S. L., & Hasan, M. (2012). Aggregate stability of some coastal island soils of Bangladesh. South Asian Journal of Agriculture, 5(1&2): 113-118.

Hossain, M. Z., Rabbi, S. M. F., Khanom, S., Amin, M. S., Islam, M. S., & Rahman, A. (2010). Effect of salinity and potassium fertilizer application on yield contributing characteristics of rice. Khulna University Studies, 10(1&2): 145-152. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2010.10.1and2.0921-L

Rabbi, S. M. F., Amin, M.S., Rezoa, K., & Hanif, M. (2010). Carbon Sequestration in soil aggregates under different cropping pattern in Ganges meander and Ganges tidal floodplains of Khulna region. Khulna University Studies, Special Issue (SESB): 21-29. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.SI.SESB.2010.21-29-ls

Rabbi, S. M. F., Amin, M.S., Khandakar, T., & Rahman, M. A. (2008). Carbon sequestration in soil aggregates under different cropping patterns in Ganges River Floodplain. Khulna University Studies, 9(2): 273-280. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2008.9.2.0839-L

Shaibur, M. R., Shaibur, T., Amin, M. S., Huq, S. M. I., & Kawai, S. (2008). Effects of aeration on arsenic and its subsequent effects on growth and macroelements of rice. Khulna University Studies, 9(2): 291-302. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2008.9.2.0842-L

Rabbi, S. M. F., Amin, M. S., Ahsan, M., Islam, M.S., & Khandakar, T. (2008). Water stability of aggregates of some coastal saline soils of Bangladesh. Journal of Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Science, 34(2): 147-156.

Shaibur, M. R.; Amin, M. S., & Kawai, S. (2007). Effect of potassium chloride on growth and accumulation of metal micronutrients in rice seedlings grown hydroponically. Khulna University Studies, 8(2): 245-252. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2007.8.2.0730-L

Rabbi, S. M. F., Amin, M. S., Kibria, K. Q., Hossain, M. Z., Islam, M. S., & Khandakar, T. (2005). Short term effect of saline water application on some chemical properties of soils. Bangladesh Journal of Soil Science, 31(1-2): 45-53.

Amin, M. S., & Hoque, S. (2005). Influence of wheat growth on the transformation of inorganic phosphorus in Dhamrai soil. Bangladesh Journal of Soil Science, 31(1-2): 21-27.

Short Communication

Khatun, M.; Amin, M. S., & Rahman, S. M. H.  (2013). Influence of Azolla with different levels of urea in rice production in South West Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 11(1 & 2) and 12(1 & 2): 241-245. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2013.11and12.1212-SC

Conference Papers

Rabbi, S. M. F.; Amin, M. S.; Islam, M. S.; Rezoa, K.; Khandakar, T. & Hoque, S. 2008. Carbon sequestration in soil aggregates under conventional tillage with different cropping patterns in Ganges Alluvium of Bangladesh. International symposium on climate change and food security in South Asia.Held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 25-30, 2008.

Book

Islam, M.; Amin, M.S. and Shahriar, M.B. 2013. Soil Organic Matter Characterization. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG.

Soil Science This course is designed to familiarize students with different aspects of soil science focusing on soil-water interaction for aquaculture. Course Objectives: To characterize soil, physical properties of soil, chemicalproperties of soil To describe soil organic matter, soil-water interaction and itstuning for aquaculture, soil microbiology

Soil and Environmental Microbiology This course is designed to provide preliminary ideas and concepts of basic Environmental Microbiology. Environmental microbiology is the study of the composition and physiology of microbial communities in the environment.  ·         Understand the various microbial transformations in soil and their role to plant growth and environment ·         Understand organic matter decomposition & their consequences in soil and environment

Soil Classification and Soils of Bangladesh The course deals with soil systems and its environments from the perspective of soil classification. The primary emphasis is on Bangladesh soils and classification, with significant attention to global soils. This field-based course introduces the basics in soil classification and field descriptions and assessments using the US Soil Taxonomy and other common techniques used in natural resource management. Develop knowledge among graduates about different classification systems and structure of Soil Taxonomy and WRB and be able to classify soils using the systems.  At the end of the course, the students will be able to - 1.     propose the need for and importance of soil classification systems. 2.     summarize the history of soil classification systems. 3.     classify soil profiles using the US and WRB system of soil classification. arrange a correlation between all the classification systems. Running

Fundamentals of Biochemistry This course is designed to provide the preliminary ideas about basic biochemistry

Research Methodology Sessional/Field Work This course is designed to have contents and practices for capacity building in the graduates for proper questionnaire preparation, operation of statistical software, research data handling, arrangement, input, illustration and interpretation.

Soil Classification and Soils of Bangladesh Field Work This course focuses on identifying soils in the field and classifying soils into different classification systems for various uses. This course will cover procedures for observing, measuring, and describing soils in the field. The goal is to produce consistent data for soil inventory and classification using techniques that improve the consistency of determining soil properties in the field. Students will gain experience with describing and classifying soils in Bangladesh using soil horizons and properties measured in the field. Running

Fundamentals of Biochemistry Sessional This course is designed to provide the basic practical knowledge on biochemistry

Research Methodology This course is designed to provide an introduction to research and research methodology in biological sciences. The course also provides different experimental designs and how to analyze the statistical data with a valid procedure.

Soil Science Sessional and Field Work This course is designed to provide knowledge to the students on practical aspects of soil chemistry. Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to-1. Demonstrate how to collect soil sample from pond, itspreservation2. Analyze physical and chemical properties of soil

Soil Genesis Sessional and Field Work This course focuses on observing and describing soils in the field and interpreting soil suitability for various uses. As field observations play a key role in teaching and learning about soil and its properties, students find field visits as one of the most exciting aspects of their work. The primary emphasis is on Bangladesh soils with significant attention to global soils. One of the fundamental skills of a soil scientist is to accurately describe a soil profile. To do so, soil scientists need to have a thorough understanding of many concepts that have already been covered in this course, including soil color, texture, structure, taxonomic classification, soil development processes, and the five soil forming factors. Using those soil science concepts students will work in groups to fill out a soil profile description sheet at different sites over the course of two field trips. Students will gain hands on experience in describing various soil profiles using qualitative morphological properties (e.g. colour, texture, structure, reaction, consistency and drainage). This will help in understanding the various soil forming factors and processes that have led to the development of various soil types in Bangladesh and be invaluable diagnostic tools which students can use in practice to ascertain limitations and determine appropriate management strategies.  Running

Soil Chemistry I The course intends to provide the basic concepts on soil chemistry and chemical processes directly and indirectly involved in nourishing soil environment for plant growth. Running

Soil Chemistry I Sessional This course is designed to make students capable of detecting and measuring important soil chemical and physico-chemical parameters. Running

Orientation to University Education System Fieldwork This course is designed to guide undergraduate students in adjusting to the academic, social, and cultural life of the Khulna University. Transitioning from college to university is challenging for many reasons, so this course is here to teach students the skills and knowledge they need to be successful students. Running

Soil Mineralogy This course is designed to illustrate the nature, properties, behavior and occurrence of geogenic and pedogenic minerals found in soils in the context of agriculture, environment, geology, toxicology and engineering applications and problems and to demonstrate in a practical way how clay minerals can be identified and characterized using the primary analytical techniques.

Soil Genesis This course is designed for undergraduate students in soils, natural resources, biological sciences, and related fields. The course is taught through a combination of lectures and hands-on laboratory and field activities. The course is divided into soil morphology, soil formation, and the twelve soil orders. Running

Soil Geochemistry The course aims to explain in how chemical principles are used to explain chemical processes that occur in soil systems and the mechanisms that control the large geological systems. The course also provides the student with specialist knowledge and skills in modern geochemical methods.

Soil Geochemistry Sessional and Fieldwork This course is designed to enable students to critically assess the geochemical processes of soils, acid-base equilibria, redox and complexation equilibria in soil waters systems.

• Soil Science

• Soil and Environmental Microbiology
• PSB
• PSB
• Soil Microbiology

• Soil Classification and Soils of Bangladesh
• Control Section
• A Key to Soil Taxonomy
• Guideline for Field Soil Study
• Soils of Khulna
• Simplified Guide to Soil Taxonomy
• Theoretical Soil Order Development Pathway
• Student understanding Soil Classification
• World Reference Base 2022
• Soil Classification Philosophy
• Control Section Particle size

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry

• Research Methodology Sessional/Field Work

• Soil Classification and Soils of Bangladesh Field Work
• Soil Classification Control Section

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry Sessional

• Research Methodology
• Experimental Design

• Soil Science Sessional and Field Work

• Soil Genesis Sessional and Field Work

• Soil Chemistry I

• Soil Chemistry I Sessional

• Orientation to University Education System Fieldwork

• Soil Mineralogy
• ABC of Mineraogy

• Soil Genesis
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• Weathering
• Theoritical soil order development pathways
• Soil Profile
• Soil Profile

• Soil Geochemistry

• Soil Geochemistry Sessional and Fieldwork