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EXTERNAL PROFILES

Assistant Professor

Md. Shariful Islam

Md. Shariful Islam is a faculty member in the Department of Agriculture at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). He holds both a BS and an MS from Gazipur Agricultural University, where his master's thesis focused on the "Utilization and Obstacles of ICT in Agricultural Extension Services." With a strong passion for teaching and research, he joined NSTU to contribute to the nation through academia.

Agriculture

BIOGRAPHY

Md. Shariful Islam is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. He balances responsibilities with a deep commitment to advancing agricultural sciences. Academic & Research Focus His work is primarily centered on Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Sociology, with a specialized focus on the digital transformation of farming systems. He is a leading voice in exploring how Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies—specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning—can be integrated into extension services to modernize the agricultural landscape in Bangladesh. His recent research initiatives include: Assessing the AI literacy and preparedness of future agriculturists. Evaluating the impact of social media-driven extension services.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Agricultural Extension Climate Change ICT in Agriculture AI in Agricultural Extension

2014 - 2016

MS in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Gazipur Agricultural University

Thesis: Thesis: Utilization and Obstacles of ICT Use in Agricultural Service in Bangladesh CGPA: 4.0 out of 4.0

2011 - 2014

BSc in Agriculture

Agriculture

Gazipur Agricultural University

2007 - 2009

HSC

Science

Rajuk Uttara Model College

2002 - 2007

SSC

Science

Dhanmondi Govt. Boys High School

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Lecturer

Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Exim Bank Agricultural University Bangladesh

2018-04-10 to
2022-01-22

2016-07-10

Academic Exposure Training and Visit to SIPARD, Tripura, India

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Organization: State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development

2014-09-27

Extension Education Field Trip at Bogra, Bangladesh

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Organization: Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Gazipur Agricultural University & Rural Development Academy, Bogura

Last Updated: 2025-10-06 03:16:08

2022-10-18

Workshop on OBE Curriculum Development

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Organization: IQAC, Noakhali Science and Technology University

Last Updated: 2025-10-06 04:35:18

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1 Merit Scholarships

GAzipur Agricultural University

2 National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship (2016)

Ministry of Science & Technology, Bangladesh

2023

Journal

Assessment of Farmers Perception and Problems towards Adoption of Agroforestry Practices in Coastal Area of Bangladesh: A Study in Noakhali District

Authors: Islam, Md Shariful and Tripty, Nelufar Yeasmin and Abdullah, Hasan Muhammad and Rahman, Md Mahmudur

Journal: European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences

DOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.6.742

Journal

Mapping integrated vulnerability of coastal agricultural livelihood to climate change in Bangladesh: Implications for spatial adaptation planning

Authors: Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul and Haque, Md Enamul and Islam, Md Shariful

Journal: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts a/b/c

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2021.103080

Journal

Utilization of ICTs in agricultural marketing information delivery in Charland of Bangladesh

Authors: Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul and Haque, Md Enamul and Prodhan, Foyez Ahmed and Islam, Md Shariful

Journal: Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies

DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJESS/2021/v14i230350

Journal

How does adoption of crop variety reduce the impact of drought in agriculture and mitigate food insecurity of smallholder farmers? A case study on BUdhan1 rice variety in Bangladesh

Authors: Nasim, Fardus Ahamed and Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul and Haque, Md Enamul and Islam, Md Shariful and Parveen, Nymphaea and Chakma, Sulogna and Afrad, Md Safiul Islam

Journal: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics \& Sociology

DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2019/v30i330114

Journal

Utilization of ICTs in agricultural extension services of Bangladesh

Authors: Islam, MS and Haque, ME and Afrad, MSI and Abdullah, HM and Hoque, MZ

Journal: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics \& Sociology

DOI: DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31207

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Honors - 2019-20

Zannatun Nesa Mim

Thesis Title: Perception and Attitude of Farmers Towards Climate Change: A Case Study in Noakhali