Md. Rahman
Lubbock,USA
Summary
Accomplished Plant Molecular Physiologist with 10+ years of experience driving impactful R&D and product innovations for leading international and national organizations, including agriscience companies. Proven track record of leading $350K+ field and lab initiatives, delivering up to 20% yield gains and identifying candidate genes related to stress-tolerance traits to commercial pipelines. Expertly leverages cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insights, and regulatory compliance to maximize profitability and competitive advantage. Specializes in developing climate-resilient crop solutions through advanced phenotyping, multi-omics analysis, and precision agriculture techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: IGCAST
- Directed $350K+ in industry-funded R&D projects, developing stress-tolerance platforms for major crops like soybean and cotton that delivered up to 20% yield gains;
- Designed and managed multi-location greenhouse and field trials to evaluate crop performance under diverse abiotic stresses, leveraging advanced phenotyping to identify high-potential, commercially viable genotypes;
- Engineered trait × genotype interaction studies under different abiotic stresses, integrating physiological, biochemical, and gene expression data to identify high-performing, commercially viable genotypes;
- Leveraged multi-omics approaches (transcriptomics, metabolomics, hormonomics) to discover candidate genes now advancing in commercial trait selection pipelines;
- Pioneered reciprocal grafting protocols that enhanced source-sink dynamics, informing data-backed recommendations to improve input management and yield for growers;
- Presented impactful, data-driven insights to key stakeholders, including the United Soybean Board and Cotton Inc., to support the commercialization of innovative crop solutions.
- IGCAST
Researcher
World Agroforestry Centre (WAC)
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Country Liaison Office, GAU, Gazipur-1706
- Directed six international agricultural initiatives collaborating with partners in Kenya, USA, Germany, India, Sri Lanka, and South Korea, overseeing $300K+ in project funding to accelerate climate-resilient innovation;
- Led multi-environment field trials targeting drought, salinity, waterlogging, heavy metals, and erosion-affected zones, optimizing crop performance and increasing stress tolerance in key varieties;
- Developed fruit-tree-based farming and climate-smart cropping systems, adopted by over 100 growers, resulting in enhanced resilience and 20% increased net farm income;
- Spearheaded market-aligned varietal selection by integrating trial results and grower feedback, advancing high-performance crops tailored to both market demands and local climatic challenges;
- Transformed farmer survey insights into actionable adaptation strategies, driving measurable improvements in sustainable land management and resource use efficiency;
- Presented impactful research at international forums and ensured high-quality technical reporting to sponsors (NSF, APN, KSU), resulting in successful renewal of multi-year project funding.
- Country Liaison Office, GAU, Gazipur-1706
Education
Ph.D. - Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University
06.2025
M.S. - Agroforestry and Environment
Gazipur Agricultural University
06.2015
B.S. (Honors) - Agriculture
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
08.2012
Skills
- QRT-PCR
- DNA/RNA extraction and purification
- Gene expression analysis
- Transcriptomics
- Metabolomics
- Hormonomics
- Spectrophotometry
- ICP-MS
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Gas exchange measurements (Li-6800)
- Water potential assessments (615D Pressure Chamber)
- Chlorophyll fluorescence analysis
- Oxidative stress marker quantification
- Enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant analysis
- Plant physiological assays
- Sorghum production and management
- Soybean production and management
- Cotton production and management
- Maize production and management
- Rice production and management
- Multi-locations field trial design and management
- Germplasm evaluation
- Tissue sampling and collection
- Plant phenotyping
- Nursery management
- Growth stage assessment
- Precision agriculture techniques
- Irrigation management
- Nutrient regime optimization
- Drought tolerance research
- Salinity tolerance research
- Heat tolerance research
- Cold tolerance research
- Waterlogging tolerance research
- Submergence tolerance research
- Heavy metal tolerance research
- Nutrient-stress tolerance research
- Combined stress tolerance research
- Crop physiology
- Abiotic stress response mechanisms
- Stress adaptation strategies
- Agroforestry systems design
- Tree-crop interactions
- Fruit-tree-based farming systems
- Homestead agriculture
- Climate-resilient cropping strategies
- Biochar applications
- Mulching techniques
- Soil health enhancement
- Water retention improvement
- Grant writing and proposal development
- Research project management
- Team leadership and supervision
- Graduate mentoring
- Undergraduate mentoring
- Budget management and oversight
- Technical reporting and documentation
- Scientific communication
- Presentation skills
- Problem identification and troubleshooting
- Multi-national research collaboration
- International project management
- Cross-cultural communication
- International conference participation
- Farmer survey and engagement
- Data collection and management
- Data visualization techniques
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Statistical software proficiency
- R software
- Experimental design
- Research methodology
- Multivariate analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- ROI optimization
Affiliations
- American Society of Agronomy
- Crop Science Society of America
- Soil Science Society of America, 804408
Mentorship Outreach
Guided two high school students in independent research in plant science, Rockaway, NJ, Morris Hills High School, USA, 2024-2025
Publications
69, 58, 10, 1, 12, 6, 2461, 27, 53, 07/01/25, https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cK9VhfcAAAAJ&hl=en
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Watching drama
Honor Awards
- Outstanding Graduate Researcher in Natural Science, Texas Tech University, 2025
- Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Texas Tech University, 2024-2025
- LeRoy & Claire "Sally" Olsak Endowed Scholarship, Texas Tech University, 2023-2024
- Graduate Student Research Support Award Recipient, Texas Tech University, 2023-2024
- Water Conservation Research Scholarship, Texas Tech University, 2022-2023
- Helen DeVitt Jones Graduate Fellowship, Texas Tech University, 2021-2023
- Best Poster, 7th Annual South Asia Biosafety Conference (SABC2019), Dhaka, 2019
- Training on User-oriented statistical downscaling of climate information in agriculture and water resources, APEC Climate Center, Busan, 2017
- National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, 2013-2015
- DEANs merit scholarship, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, 2008-2012
Personal Information
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
09.2021 - Current
Researcher
World Agroforestry Centre (WAC)
07.2015 - 06.2021
Ph.D. - Plant and Soil Science
Texas Tech University
M.S. - Agroforestry and Environment
Gazipur Agricultural University
B.S. (Honors) - Agriculture
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
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