Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun is a distinguished Bangladeshi entomologist currently serving as the Principal Scientific Officer (Entomology) at the Bangladesh Tea Research Institute (BTRI) under the Bangladesh Tea Board since 16 August 2022. With over two decades of professional experience in tea science and pest management, Dr. Mamun has significantly contributed to the sustainability and productivity of the tea industry in Bangladesh.

He holds an MS in Entomology from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2005) and a PhD from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet (2017).

He holds advanced academic qualifications and has received multiple international scholarships, including:

• PGD in Tea Plantation Management (India, 2009–2010) under the Colombo Plan Scheme.

• Tea Master Certificate in Pollution-Free Tea Production Technology (China, 2016) under the China Foreign Aid Scheme.

• Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024–2025) awarded by the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka.

Research & Publications

Dr. Mamun has authored an impressive 123 scientific publications, including 31 peer-reviewed international papers and 5 books/book chapters with globally reputed publishers such as Springer, Academic Press (Elsevier), and LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.

His notable works include:

• Tea Production in Bangladesh: From Bush to Mug (Springer, 2019)

• Nematode Problems in Tea and Their Sustainable Management (Elsevier, 2023)

• Indigenous Plant Extracts for Red Flour Beetle Management (LAP Lambert, 2011)

• Integrated Approaches to Tea Pest Management in South India (Lap Lambert, 2011)

• সমতলের চা শিল্প [Tea Industry of Plains] (Bangla, 2022)

His research has focused on integrated pest management (IPM), ecofriendly pest control, and sustainable tea cultivation, contributing greatly to Bangladesh’s tea research and development.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Mamun has received numerous national and international awards for his scientific excellence and leadership, including:

• International Scientist Award 2021 (VDGOOD Professional Association, India)

• Best Monogram Winner 2021, Bangladesh Tea Board

• National Integrity Award 2022–2023, BTRI

• World Scientists Rankings 2024 – Ranked #1 at BTRI, #1701 in Bangladesh, #169,117 in Asia, and #811,744 globally by AD Scientific Index, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey

• Best Innovation Award 2024 for developing the mobile app “Duti Pata Ekti Kuri”

• District Achievement Award (3rd Place) in 2021 for contribution to national development, Panchagarh

• Multiple international scholarships for research and training in tea science and sustainable agriculture

Innovation & Contribution

Dr. Mamun is a visionary innovator whose technological and educational initiatives have transformed the tea sector through digitalization, capacity building, and sustainable practices. His remarkable innovations include:

• “Duti Pata Ekti Kuri” – A mobile application designed to digitize and modernize tea plantation management through smart field monitoring and pest management solutions.

• “Camellia Open Sky School” – A pioneering initiative to create skilled tea growers through hands-on field-based training, integrating traditional expertise with modern scientific techniques.

• “Tea24” – An e-repository and information platform operating under the motto “Tea Information & Technology is Always”, ensuring easy access to updated scientific and industrial knowledge for tea stakeholders.

• “Teasoft” – A smart software/mobile application for comprehensive tea estate management, enabling data-driven decision-making, resource optimization, and real-time operational tracking.

Through these innovations, Dr. Mamun has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, climate-smart agriculture, and eco-innovation within Bangladesh’s tea industry. He has also led numerous training and extension programs, empowering tea farmers and fostering collaborations with international tea research organizations to advance global tea science.

Eligibility for the Best Scientist Award

Dr. Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun’s exceptional achievements in scientific research, sustainable agricultural innovation, and international recognition make him eminently eligible for the “Best Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels.”

His consistent excellence is reflected in:

• Over 20 years of dedicated research service

• Extensive publication record in high-impact platforms

• Proven leadership in entomology and tea science

• Global academic recognition and ranking

• Innovative contributions toward sustainable agriculture and digital transformation in the tea industry

Dr. Mamun’s professional career exemplifies scientific integrity, innovation, and commitment to advancing agricultural sustainability in Bangladesh and beyond.