Ershad Ahmmed

A multi-skilled research professional with strong background in industrial and academic research to organizes project activities using optimizing techniques and data-driven analysis. Results-driven Operational Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in problem-solving, decision-making, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and project success.Proven ability to contribute to impactful research projects utilizing advanced methodologies and techniques and adapt to evolving research needs. Known for collaborative spirit and consistent focus on achieving project goals. Proficient in statistical analysis, laboratory techniques, and academic writing.

• AWPA (American Wood Protection Association), May 2024 – present.
• SWST (International Society of Wood Science and Technology), May 2023-present.
• FPS (Forest Product Society), May 2023- Present.
• SPTA (Southern Pressure Treater Association), August 2023 – present.
• FPS/SWST (Forest Product Society/ International Society of Wood Science and Technology) student chapter of MSU, 2023 – present.
• BAMSU (Bangladeshi Association of Mississippi State University), 2023 - Present
• IFB (Institute of Forester Bangladesh), 2021– present.
• KUAA (Khulna University Alumni Association), 2020 – present.
• FWTAA (Forestry and Wood Technology Alumni Association), 2017– present.

• Rezaei, Fatemeh, Rubin Shmulsky, Kevin Ragon, Amy Brown, Beth Stokes, Islam Elsayed, Ershad Ahmmed, and Nate Ivey. 2025. "Unlocking Creosote Secrets: FTIR Analysis of Treated Wood in Railroad Ties." Crossties, March/April 2025, 12–13. https://buff.ly/MkCjyjG
• Khatun, Rabeya, Ershad Ahmmed, Samina Ferdousi, Md. Abu Rayhan Khan, Md. Obaidullah Hannan, Md. Ashaduzzaman, Arif Sikder, and Atanu Kumar Das. 2025. "Preservative Treatment of the Bamboos Dendrocalamus giganteus, Bambusa vulgaris and Gigantochloa nigrociliata." Advances in Bamboo Science 11: 100163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100163.
• Ferdousi, Samina, Mohammad Saiful Alam, Ershad Ahmmed, Razia Sultana Brishti, and Md. Abu Rayhan Khan. 2025. "Catalytic Reduction of Benzaldehyde Using Green Synthesized Cuprous Oxide Nanoparticles." Results in Chemistry 13: 101935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101935.
• Ahmed, E., A. K. Das, M. O. Hannan, and M. I. Shams. 2016. "The Particleboard from Coir Pith." Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 51 (3): 239–245.
• Ahmmed, E. 2011. "The Potentiality of Social Forestry towards Human Tiger Conflict (HTC) Management in the Sundarbans." Badabon. Sunderban Academy 10: 120–134.
• Ershad Ahmmed, Jason Street, Mostafa Mohammadabadi, Dan Seale, Rubin Shmulsky, & Kevin Ragon. “Effects of Simulated Checks and Splits on Yellow Pine Fence Post Strength and Stiffness”, the 121st AWPA annual conference 2025, Sonoma, CA, March 29, 2025 to April 03, 2025. (Oral presentation & abstract)
• Ahmmed Ershad, Ragon Kevin, " Fabrication and characterization of Hollow COMPOLES of Lumber (HCL) from the young southern yellow pine tree." Poster, Research Seminar-II, Mississippi State University, Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, (poster presentation) 2024.
• Ahmmed, Ershad. “Tall Composite Poles from Young Southern Pine Trees.”, Southern Pressure Treaters Association Winter Meeting 2024, Nashville, TN, February 9, 2024". (Oral presentation)
• Ahmmed, Ershad. “Evaluation of Water Ingress into Various Retentions of Creosote Treated Gum, Liquidambar styraciflua, Via Wetting Angle After Weathering.”, AWPA annual conference 2024, Portland, ME, May 1st, 2024. (Oral presentation & abstract)
• Evaluation of Water Ingress into Various Retentions of Creosote Treated Gum, Liquidambar styraciflua, Via Wetting Angle After Weathering, AWPA 120th annual meeting, April 29 - May 2, 2024 Portland Maine, USA (Presenter).
• Tall composites Poles from Young Southern Pines Trees, 2024 SPTA annual meeting(winter), Nashville, TN, February 8-10, 2024 (Presenter).

• Implementing 5S Housekeeping and Lean Manufacturing Partex Star Group, Complex-1, Bondor, Narayanganj, Bangladesh | 2013 (1 Day) Focused on best housekeeping practices and operational excellence in lean manufacturing.
• Bangladesh Labor (Amendment) Law 2013 Partex Star Group, Complex-1, Bondor, Narayanganj, Bangladesh | 2013 (1 Day) Emphasized labor-friendly practices related to health, safety, security, and working environment compliance.
• Modern Office Management and Computer Application Youth Development Center, Sonadanga, Khulna, Bangladesh | 2010 (6 Months) Covered office management, communication, basic computer applications, and professional English skills.
• Leadership, Career and Entrepreneurship Development through Rotaract Movement Rotaract Club of Khulna New Town & Khulna University, Bangladesh | 2010 (1 Day) Training on leadership building, career planning, and entrepreneurship development strategies.
• Awareness Program on Preventing AIDS Organized by HASAB, GTZ, and Khulna City Corporation, at Khulna University, Bangladesh | 2008 (1 Day) Aimed at raising awareness for the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
• Co-operative Management Training Regional Co-operative Center, Kushtia, Government of Bangladesh | 2005 (1 Week) Focused on cooperative management, leadership, and communication skills for community engagement.

• Worked as a mentor for summer students and performed three projects as follow:
• I) A sustainable noble composites: Particle board from cotton stem.
• Ii) A sustainable noble EWP (Engineered Wood Product): Oriented Stand Lumber (OSL)from cotton stem.
• Iii) A sustainable noble Bioproduct: Engineered Oriented Starnd Borad (e-OSB) from wheat straw.

• Rubin, Shmulsky, Head & Warren S. Thompson Professor of Wood Science and Technology, rs26@msstate.edu, +1 662-325-2243, Mississippi State University, Academic, 201 Lockley way, Starkville, MS, USA, 39762, Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University Extension
• Kevin, Ragon, Assistant Extension Professor, kwr2@msstate.edu, +1 662-325-5120, Mississippi State University, Academic, 201 Lockley way, Starkville, MS, USA, 39762, Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University Extension
• Jason, Street, Associate Professor, jts118@msstate.edu, +1 662-325-5120, Mississippi State University, Academic, 201 Lockley way, Starkville, MS, USA, 39762, Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University Extension
• Md. Iftekhar, Shams, Professor & Head, Forestry and Wood Technology Discipline, shams_rish@yahoo.com, +8801714353399, Khulna University, Academic, Khulna, Bangladesh, 9208

• BAMSU (Bangladeshi Association of Mississippi State University), President, 2024-08, Present
• BAMSU (Bangladeshi Association of Mississippi State University), International fiesta, 2024-04, Mississippi State University, April 2024. (Won First place in decoration)
• Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Wood Magic Science Fair 2023, USA, 2023
• Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, Wood Magic Science Fair 2024, USA, 2024