Dr Muhammad Zakaria Hossain | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Scientific Officer at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh

Muhammad Zakaria Hossain has been serving as a Scientific Officer at BARI since 2012. His research focuses on precision agriculture, farm machinery, and renewable energy, with notable contributions to developing IoT-based agricultural systems and robotic mowers for orchard management. He has published 11 journal articles and a book chapter, earning recognition such as the Best Paper Award at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Weed Society (2024). With over 12 years of experience, Zakaria has led multiple innovative projects, presented at international conferences, and completed advanced training programs, including a 7-month JICA training in Japan.

Publication Profile

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📚 Academic and Professional Background:

Muhammad Zakaria Hossain has been a Scientific Officer at BARI since 2012, focusing on precision agricultural techniques for sustainable crop production. His PhD research explored robotic mowers for orchard floor management. With over 12 years of experience, he has published 11 journal articles and a book chapter in reputable platforms like Wiley and MDPI.

🚜 Research and Innovations:

He has led and contributed to various projects, including developing IoT-based systems, solar-powered machinery, and automated agricultural tools. Notable projects include the Farm Machinery Technology Development Project (2020–2025) and the Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (2024).

🌟 Achievements:

Best Paper Award at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Weed Society (2024).
Presented research at 11 conferences, including ASABE AIM (2021).
Completed advanced training programs, including a 7-month JICA training in Japan.

🛠️ Areas of Expertise:

Precision agriculture, farm machinery, renewable energy, UAV imagery, and sensor-embedded systems.

🌐 Professional Memberships:

Member of ASABE, Bangladesh Society of Agricultural Engineers, Japanese Society of Farm Work Research, and JICA Alumni Association Bangladesh.

Publication Top Note:

Hanging as a method of suicide: Retrospective analysis of postmortem cases
M Ahmad, MZ Hossain
Journal of Armed Forces Medical College, Bangladesh, 2010
Design and development of solar dryer for chilli drying
MZ Hossain, MA Hossain, MA Awal, MM Alam, A Rabbani
International Journal of Research, 2015
Weed management and economic analysis of a robotic lawnmower: A case study in a Japanese pear orchard
MZ Hossain, M Komatsuzaki
Agriculture, 2021
Performance evaluation of a cabinet solar dryer for drying red pepper in Bangladesh
MZ Hossain, MM Alam, MFB Hossain, MSH Sarker, MA Awal, N Jahan
Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2018
Design of a new beneficial single-axis automatic controlled solar tracker
MRI Sarker, RA Beg, MZ Hossain, MT Islam
Proceedings of the 11th APM, 2006
Drying and dehydration kinetics of ginger
MM Alam, MZ Hossain, M Aktar, MS Islam, Z Hasan
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2014
Robotic lawnmower saves labor and operation costs in a pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) orchard
MZ Hossain, K Takahashi, M Komatsuzaki
Japanese Journal of Farm Work Research, 2020
Rehydration characteristics of dried summer onion
MM Alam, MZ Hossain, MN Islam
International Journal of Research, 2014
Optimization of the year‐round mowing schedule of a robotic lawnmower in a Japanese pear orchard
MZ Hossain, S Watanabe, T Okayama, M Komatsuzaki
Weed Biology and Management, 2022
Risk of High Systolic Blood Pressure among the Air Crew in Bangladesh Air Force
MM Rahman, MA Wahab, MZ Hossain, MM Yasin, NKBG Quddus
Journal of Armed Forces Medical College, Bangladesh, 2021
Osmotic development of value-added garlic products through dehydration and mechanical drying
M Alam, MZ Hossain, W Ahmed, S Nahar
Scientia, 2017
Architecture program structure in Bangladesh: A critical study
M Ahsan, SI Raj, M Hossain, A Kundu
International Seminar on Architecture: Education, Practice and Research, 2012
The need to incorporate ergonomics in smart agriculture and organic farming in agricultural and biological engineering education
M Komatsuzaki, MZ Hossain, NS Dewi
Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education, 2024
RTK-UAV monitoring of oat cover crop termination by a straight-bar roller-crimper amid weeds
MZ Hossain, M Komatsuzaki
2021 ASABE Annual International Virtual Meeting, 2021
Design and development of a low-cost power tiller operated potato harvester for small farmers, Bangladesh
MZHKKS MI Hossain
Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2016
Computer vision technique for optimum nitrogen application in rice
MZ Hossain, MM Alam, MA Haque, A Rahman, MA Awal
International Journal of Research (IJR), 2014
Impact study of a generation-rich island and development of auto load shedding scheme to improve service reliability
M Hossain, MS Alam, MI Hossain, MQ Ahsan
1st International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information, 2014
Study of impacts on operation of island and frequency-based auto load shedding to improve service reliability using CYME PSAF
M Hossain, H Rahman, MQ Ahsan
7th International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2012
Effects of gibberellic acid and indole-3-acetic acid on growth, development, and yield of Arahar plants (Cajanus Cajan (L.) millsp. cultivar 76013)
R Parveen, SN Hossin, F Hossain, M Hossain
Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences, 1994
日本のナシ果樹園におけるロボット芝刈り機の評価と草刈りの最適化
MZ Hossain

Dr Muhammad Faheem | Robotics in Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Executive Engineer at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Faheem is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of Agricultural Engineering. Born on June 10, 1987, in Pakistan, he holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering from Jiangsu University, China, completed in 2022. Dr. Faheem earned his M.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Hons.) degrees from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in 2013 and 2010 respectively.

Profile:

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Academic Qualifications:

PhD in Agricultural Engineering (2022): Jiangsu University, China 🇨🇳. M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Engineering (2013): University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Engineering (2010): University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) (2005): B.I.S.E. Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Matriculation (2003): B.I.S.E. Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Professional Experience:

Assistant Executive Engineer/Lecturer (2013-present): Department of Farm Machinery & Power, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 🌾🏫 Construction Supervisor (2010): SAREMCO International (Private Limited), Lahore

Awards & Honors:

National Idea Bank (NIB) Pakistan City and Provincial winner 🏆 First Prize in Robotic Agriculture and Second Prize in Solar Thermal Concentrators at Jiangsu University, China 🥇🥈 Best Oral Presentation at the 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy, Bangkok, Thailand 🎤

Research Focus: Robotics in Agriculture

Dr. Muhammad Faheem’s research in Robotics in Agriculture centers on leveraging automation and robotics technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency. Key aspects of his research include:

1. Vibration Feature Analysis for Robotic Harvesting:

PhD Thesis: “Vibration Feature Analysis of Grape Cluster in Different Stages for Robotic Harvesting” explores the use of robotic systems to identify optimal harvesting times by analyzing the vibration features of grape clusters at various growth stages. This research aims to improve the precision and efficiency of robotic harvesting systems.

2. Development of Robotic Harvesting Systems:

Dr. Faheem is involved in the design and development of robotic systems capable of performing tasks such as fruit picking and crop monitoring. His work aims to reduce labor costs and increase the speed and accuracy of harvesting processes.

3. Automation and Control Engineering:

His expertise extends to automation and control engineering, where he develops and implements control systems for agricultural robots. These systems enhance the ability of robots to perform complex tasks in dynamic farm environments.

4. Integration of Sensor Technologies:

Dr. Faheem integrates advanced sensor technologies into agricultural robots to improve their environmental perception and decision-making capabilities. This includes the use of cameras, LIDAR, and other sensors to enable precise navigation and task execution.

5. Publications and Contributions:

Dr. Faheem has published nearly 40 peer-reviewed research articles with a significant focus on robotics in agriculture. His research contributions are well-cited, reflecting the impact of his work in this field.

6. Awards and Recognition:

He has won several awards for his research in robotics in agriculture, including First Prize in the field of Robotic Agriculture at the 19th Simulated International Conference Communication Contest held at Jiangsu University, China.

Citations:

Total Citations: 608
Citations Since 2019: 595
h-index: 12
i10-index: 13

Publication:

CNN based automatic detection of photovoltaic cell defects in electroluminescence images
- Published in Energy, 2019
- Citations: 211
Different sensor based intelligent spraying systems in Agriculture
- Published in Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2020
- Citations: 69
Ultra-high temperature aerobic fermentation pretreatment composting: Parameters optimization, mechanisms and compost quality assessment
- Published in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021
- Citations: 56
Experimental and theoretical analysis of fruit plucking patterns for robotic tomato harvesting
- Published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2020
- Citations: 37
Seed coating technology: An innovative and sustainable approach for improving seed quality and crop performance
- Published in Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, 2022
- Citations: 30
A review on mathematical modeling of in-vessel composting process and energy balance
- Published in Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2020
- Citations: 26
Different real-time sensor technologies for the application of variable-rate spraying in agriculture
- Published in Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2020
- Citations: 25

Muhammad Zakaria Hossain | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award