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Md Nayem Hasan Munna
Ph.D. Candidate (Soil Science)
School of Environment and Natural Resources
CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
🌐 www.nayemhasanmunna.com
✉️ munna.1@osu.edu

CAREER VISION

I am committed to advancing knowledge and solutions in soil science, sustainable land management, and ecological restoration. Guided by integrity, perseverance, and faith, I strive to combine scientific rigor with innovative approaches to address global challenges in agriculture, climate resilience, and food security. My goal is to contribute impactful research, foster collaboration across disciplines and cultures, and translate scientific findings into practical strategies that improve both environmental sustainability and human well-being. I envision a career where my expertise, creativity, and leadership can support academic excellence, policy development, and real-world applications that benefit society and future generations.

EDUCATION

Name of DegreePassing YearInstituteGroup/SubjectCGPA/GPA
Ph.D.Fall 2026 (Expected)  The Ohio State UniversitySoil Science (School of Environment and Natural Resources)3.91 (Current)
M.S.2023University of BarishalSoil and Environmental Sciences3.98 (on a 4.0 scale)
B.S. (Hons)2021University of BarishalSoil and Environmental Sciences3.85 (on a 4.0 scale)
H.S.C.2013Narayanganj CollegeScience (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)4.90
S.S.C.2011Narayanganj High SchoolScience (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)5.00

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • Bengali: Mother’s tongue
  • English: Excellent proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Arabic:  Proficiency in reading is good

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE   

Graduate Research Associate (2024 – Present)

School of Environment and Natural Resources, CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration, The Ohio State University

  • Conducting Ph.D. research on soil physical quality and sustainable land management using long-term no-tillage experimental plots.
  • Measuring soil properties, including saturated hydraulic conductivity, bulk density, penetration resistance, aggregate stability, porosity, and soil water retention.
  • Developing a Soil Physical Quality Index (SPQi) to evaluate soil health and sustainability under organic amendments.
  • Collaborating on manuscripts, book chapters, and international conferences.

Master’s Thesis Research (2021 – 2023)

University of Barishal / Soil Resource Development Institute, Bangladesh

  • Researched production and characterization of acid-modified biochars and their effect on saline soil properties and crop growth.
  • Designed experiments, performed soil chemical/physical analysis, and contributed to a co-authored original article.

Undergraduate Research Projects (2019 – 2021)

University of Barishal, Bangladesh

  • Contributed to projects on riverbank erosion impacts, water quality deterioration, environmental impact assessments, and coastal adaptation to salinity intrusion.
  • Roles included field surveys, lab analysis, data interpretation, and reporting.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

Published

  1. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Soil physical quality index under long-term organic no-tillage management in central Ohio. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 90, e70266. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.70266
  2. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Long-term organic inputs effects on soil carbon and nitrogen sequestration in a temperate agroecosystem. Soil Use and Management, 42, e70161. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70161
  3. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Impacts of Tillage on Soil’s Physical and Hydraulic Properties in Temperate Agroecosystems. Sustainability, 18(2), 1083. https://doi.org/10.3390/su18021083
  4. Munna, M. N. H., Tanu, F. Z., Mia, S., Shapna, N. A., Hakim, A., and Lal, R. (2025). Reclaiming saline soil by using acid-modified pineapple biochar. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 71(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2025.2579235
  5. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Impacts of cover cropping and organic amendments on soil physical quality under temperate climate. Cogent Food and Agriculture, 11, 2467452. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2467452
  6. Munna, M. N. H., Shapna, N. A., and Lal, R. (2025). Mitigation of arsenic poisoning through soil and water management in Bangladesh. In R. Lal and M. Hussain (Eds.), Soil and human health: Food as medicine. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003469742-10
  7. Mia, S., Bristy, S. Y., Jindo, K., Munna, M. N. H., Rahman, M. M., Uddin, K., Kasim, S. B., and Rahman, M. S. (2024). Potential health risks associated with biochar—from production to field application. In P. V. Nidheesh, M. Vithanage, V. Sreedharan, N. Bolan, B. Gao, and A. Bhatnagar (Eds.), Biochar amendments for environmental remediation (pp. 293–304). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003344803-28

In Press (Accepted)

8. Tanu, F. Z., Shapna, N. A., Khan, M. S., Hakim, A., Parvin, A., Munna, M. N. H., Begum, M., and Moniruzzaman, M. (2026). Ecological and human health risks in mangrove and non-mangrove ecosystems. Earth Systems and Environment.

Under Review

9. Rahman, S., Munna, M. N. H., Saif, A. A., Ghosh, R., Akter, K., Shapna, N. A., Tonmoy, S. B., Amin, M. A., Ashraf, M. N., & Lal, R. (2026). Artificial intelligence-driven knowledge translation and decision intelligence for soil health management. In R. Lal (Ed.), AI and soil health. Taylor & Francis.

10. Shapna, N. A., Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Artificial intelligence for evaluating soil health. In R. Lal and M. Hussain (Eds.), AI and Soil Health. Taylor and Francis.

11. Mitu, E. K., Munna, M. N. H., Khatun, S., Haque, H. A., and Lal, R. (2026). Impacts of vessel-generated waste on seasonal dynamics of water quality in the Kirtonkhola River, Bangladesh. Open Life Sciences. Manuscript under revision.

12. Adil, M., Maitah, M., Bashir, S., Munna, M. N. H., Gul, I., and Tao, Y. (2026). Long-term moderate nitrogen with no-till straw enhances soil carbon and regulates nitrous oxide in global dryland maize: A meta-analysis. Soil Use and Management. Manuscript submitted for publication.

13. Adil, M., Maitah, M., Bashir, S., Leghari, A. M., Munna, M. N. H., Gul, I., and Tao, Y. (2026). Enhancing soybean resilience to multi-stress environments via root exudate modulation, physiological mitigation, and genetic resilience. Food and Energy Security. Manuscript submitted for publication.

14. Nazar, M. S., Ashraf, M., Sattar, M. N., Rizwan, M. S., Ghafoor, A., and Munna, M. N. H. (2026). Growth and physiological responses of maize (Zea mays L.) to selenium supplementation under brackish water irrigation in alkaline calcareous soil. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. Manuscript submitted for publication.

15. Alam, M. J., Uddin, M. K., Munna, M. N. H., Kasim, S., Zaibon, S., Jais, F. M., Hoque, K. M. S., Abu Bakar, M. W. B., and Lal, R. (2026). Hydrochar from agricultural waste for soil improvement and crop production. Cogent Food & Agriculture.

16. Bakar, M. W. B. A., Uddin, M. K., Munna, M. N. H., Zaibon, S., Roslim, M. H., Umor, N. A., and Alam, M. J. (2026). Effects of treated spent mushroom substrate on soil physicochemical properties and growth performance of Zea mays L. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

17. Islamzade, T., Islamzade, R., Choudhary, R., and Munna, M. N. H. (2026). Effects of physico-chemical properties on microbial biomass, basal soil respiration, and dehydrogenase activity in paddy soils. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis.

18. Al Mohaimen, A., Riad, N. U., Muhammad, S. B., Sultana, S., Tonmoy, S., and Munna, M. N. H. (2026). Climate impacts: International politics and the burden of developing nations. International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics.

19. Islam, M. S., Yeasmin, T., Hasan, I., Hossain, M. S., Munna, M. N. H., Tonmoy, M. S. B., and Khan, A.S. (2026). Evaluating the impacts of land use and land cover change on urban ecosystem service values: A geospatial and community perception analysis in a sub-district of Bangladesh. Environmental Management.

20. Mitu, E. K., Mohiuddin, A. M., Hakim, A., Munna, M. N. H., & Roy, S. (2026). Problem soils: Applications of data science and machine learning for the identification, quantification, and remediation. In R. Lal (Ed.), AI and soil health. Taylor & Francis.

21. Islam, F., Munna, M. N. H., Shapna, N. A., Yeasmin, T., Hossain, M. S., Matin, M. A., Hossain, M. M., & Lal, R. (2026). Machine learning for soil physical quality assessment in data-driven soil systems. In R. Lal (Ed.), AI and soil health. Taylor & Francis.

[Several other manuscripts are currently under review]

Manuscripts in Preparation

[Several manuscripts are in preparation]

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND PRESENTATIONS

Invited Talk

  • Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Plant-Available Water Capacity Under Organic Amendments and Cover Cropping in a Long-Term No-Till System. Lal Carbon Center Friday Seminar Series, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (December 12, 2025). [12 attendees]
  • Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Soil physical quality index (SPQi) for organic no-tillage in Central Ohio. SENR Seminar Series, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Sept 16, 2025). [47 attendees]
  • Munna, M. N. H. (2021). Social Impacts of Issues on Irresponsible Land Use. Online Academic Colloquium, Graduate School of Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Philippines (January 25, 2021).

Conference Presentations

  • Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2026). Understanding plant available water capacity in long-term no-tillage systems. Oral presentation at the International Conference on Soil–Water Interactions and Infiltration Dynamics (ICSWIID-26), Miami, Florida, USA, July 25–26, 2026. Best Paper Presentation Award. (Abstract ID: SF-3-25-0056261)
  • Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2026). Long-Term Organic Management Enhances Soil Water Storage and Hydrologic Function in No-Till Systems. Oral presentation at the SENR Student Research Symposium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA, April 24, 2026.
  • Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2025, October). Long-Term Organic Amendments for Plant-Available Water Capacity in a Temperate No-Till System. Oral presentation (Top 7 Abstract Selection) delivered at the Third Annual Interdisciplinary Water Research Symposium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, October 29, 2025. [143 attendees]
  • Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2025, October). Quantifying Soil Physical Quality with SPQi in Long-Term Organic No-Tillage Systems. Lightning Talk (Top 10 Abstract Selection) presented at the 11th Zamorano Symposium, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, October 25, 2025. [134 attendees]
  • Economic and Social Impacts of the River Bank Eroded Families in and Around Barishal City. 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM-2023), CIRDAP International Conference Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh (14–16 Oct 2023). (Co-author)
  • Asia World Model United Nations III. Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Bali, Indonesia, November 13–16, 2019. Theme: “The Developments of Renewable Energy Technology in Response to Climate Change.”
  • Asia World Model United Nations II. Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, January 30–February 2, 2019. Theme: “The World’s Dilemma: Enhancing World Action on Climate Change.”
  • International Conference on Disaster Risk Management. Pan Pacific Sonargaon and BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh (January 2019).

Poster Presentations

  • Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Soil Physical Quality Enhancement Through Organic Amendments in a Long-Term No-Till System. Poster presented at the CFAES Annual Research Forum, organized by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2026. (Second Place Poster Award)
  • Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Soil Physical Quality Under Long-Term Organic No-Tillage in Central Ohio. Poster presented at the Research on the Horizon – Ohio State’s Soil Symposium for 2025, organized by the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, December 5, 2025.
  • Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Enhancing Soil Water and Hydraulic Function Through Long-Term Organic Management. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) Conference, Columbus, OH, USA.
  • Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Soil Physical Quality Index for Organic No-tillage in Central Ohio, USA. Poster presented at the Graduate Student Poster Exhibition, organized by School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
  • Munna, M. N. H., Shapna, N. A., Shahrier, M. H., and Rajonee, A. A. (2019). Environmental Impact Assessment of Paira Bridge Construction Project, Patuakhali, Bangladesh. Presented at the 2nd International Congress on Earth Sciences, Bali, Indonesia.
  • Munna, M. N. H., Naher, S., Shapna, N. A., Bepari, A., and Papiya , L. A. (2018). Effects of Waste Dumping Station in Barishal City on the Chemical Properties of Agricultural Soils. Poster presented at World Soil Day 2018, organized by the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Barishal, Bangladesh.

Workshops

  • National Workshop on Land Degradation Process and Land Use Map Update (Participant). Department of Forest, Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Apr 2019).

TEACHING AND MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE


Lab Instructor and Mentor (Soil Science Laboratory and Field Work)
University of Barishal, Bangladesh
Jan 2023

  • Guided students in soil sampling techniques from agricultural fields, ensuring proper field design, depth-specific sampling, and accurate handling for laboratory analysis.
  • Instructed undergraduate students in laboratory experiments on soil properties, including texture, bulk density, pH, EC, organic matter, and nutrient content.
  • Supervised undergraduate students in data collection, statistical analysis, and report preparation, strengthening their research and technical skills.

TECHNICAL AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

  • Soil Physical/Chemical Analysis: Bulk density (BD), saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks), plant-available water capacity (PAWC), total porosity, water-stable aggregates (WSA), soil organic carbon (SOC), including carbon fractionation (particulate organic carbon, mineral-associated organic carbon), total nitrogen (TN), available phosphorus (P), soil pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and cation exchange capacity (CEC).
  • Statistical Analysis: R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism.
  • Reference and Writing Tools: Zotero, Mendeley, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • GIS and Mapping: ArcGIS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP

  • Member, Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), 2025 – Present
  • Member, Ohio Academy of Science (OAS), 2025 – Present
  • Member, Environmental Professionals Network (EPN), The Ohio State University, 2025 – Present
  • Conference Reviewer, 1st National Science Conference 2026, Barishal University Science Club, University of Barishal, Bangladesh, 2026
  • President, Bangladesh Soil Club (BU Chapter), Dec 2019 – Dec 2020
  • Vice President, Rotaract Club of Barishal University, Jun 2019 – Jun 2020

EXTENSION, OUTREACH AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

  • Founder, Earth Review (www.earthreview.org), 2017 – Present, Established an environmental awareness and research-based organization in Bangladesh, focused on SDGs. Published conceptual articles on soil science, environmental science, hydrology, and disaster management to promote sustainability and awareness.
  • Munna, M. N. H. (2026). Protect soil, protect our future [Flash talk]. Citizen Science Day, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, USA (April 30, 2026).
  • Munna, M. N. H. (2026). Potential future careers in soil and plant sciences. Outreach poster presented at the “We Grow Scientists” event, COSI Science Festival, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (April 29, 2026).
  • Munna, M. N. H. (2026). Guest speaker, “Global Pathways in Soil & Environmental Sciences” (live podcast). Provided guidance on academic development, research pathways, and international higher education, engaging students in soil and environmental sciences and promoting global academic opportunities.
  • Host, Prof. Tomoyuki Makino (Tohoku University, Japan) – University of Barishal, Bangladesh (2022), Organized and hosted the visit of Prof. Makino to the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences; showcased research facilities, discussed soil fertility and sustainable agriculture, and promoted international collaboration.
  • Organizer, Kuakata Sea Beach Cleanup Program 2020, Kuakata, Patuakhali, Bangladesh – January 11, 2020. Organized a coastal cleanup and environmental awareness campaign under Earth Review, in collaboration with Our Green Lab and Bangladesh Soil Club (University of Barishal Chapter) to promote plastic pollution reduction and marine ecosystem protection.
  • Organizer and Instructor, Seminar on Soil, Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Henchi Bangabandhu High School, Satkhira, Bangladesh – January 3, 2020. Conducted an environmental awareness seminar on climate change, salinity management, and sustainable soil–water use, organized under Earth Review in collaboration with the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Coastal Studies and Disaster Management, University of Barishal, Bangladesh.

AWARDS AND HONORS

  1. Winner (1st Place), College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) 3-Minute Thesis Competition, 2026. Recognized for excellence in research communication and presentation clarity; selected as top presentation among all college submissions and awarded $300.
  2. Best Paper Presentation Award, International Conference on Soil–Water Interactions and Infiltration Dynamics (ICSWIID-26), 2026.
  3. Second Place Poster Award, CFAES Annual Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2026 Recognized for research on soil physical quality enhancement through long-term organic amendments in no-till systems.
  4. SENR Graduate Student Travel Award, The Ohio State University, USA — 2026. Competitive travel grant ($1,000) awarded to support presentation of research on plant-available water capacity at the International Conference on Soil–Water Interactions and Infiltration Dynamics (ICSWIID-26), Miami, USA.
  5. Presidential Postdoctoral Scholars Program (PPSP) Nomination, The Ohio State University, USA — 2026 Faculty-nominated candidate for the university’s Presidential Postdoctoral Scholars Program; application reviewed in a highly competitive national search.
  6. Presidential Fellowship Nomination, The Ohio State University, USA — 2025. Nominated for the university’s most prestigious graduate fellowship recognizing exceptional scholarly achievement and research potential.
  7. Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (M.S.), Faculty of Bio-Sciences, University of Barishal, Bangladesh — 2022. Awarded for outstanding academic performance and research excellence in M.S. program.
  8. National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh — 2021–2022. Competitive national fellowship awarded to conduct M.S. thesis research in Soil and Environmental Sciences.
  9. Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (B.S.), Faculty of Bio-Sciences, University of Barishal, Bangladesh — 2020. Awarded for exceptional academic achievement during undergraduate studies.
  10. Full Accommodation Sponsorship Offer – Asia World Model United Nations III, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia — 2019. Received an official invitation to attend AWMUN III conference.

REFERENCES

Dr. Rattan Lal
Director, CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration (Lal Carbon Center)
Past President, International Union of Soil Sciences; Rome, Italy
Past President Soil Science Society of America, Madison, WI, USA
Adjunct Professor, University of Iceland ,Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana ; IARI, New Delhi, Amity University, Noida; Sher -e- Kashmir University of Sci. and Tehc. Sri Nagar, India; Pontifical Catholic University, ValparaĂ­so, Chile; National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent.
Global Ambassador Regenagri, London, U.K.
Editor-In-Chief Advances in Soil Science ,Taylor and Francis ,CRC,USA
IICA Chair in Soil Science, and Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Issues, San Jose, Costa Rica
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
Email: lal.1@osu.edu, Phone: (614) 292-9069, Fax: 614-292-7432

Dr. Jim Ippolito
Rattan Lal Endowed Professor of Soil Health and Soil Fertility
School of Environment and Natural Resources
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
119th President, American Society of Agronomy (ASA)
Email: ippolito.38@osu.edu, Phone: (614) 292-4723

Dr. Shamim Mia
Professor, Department of Agronomy
Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh
Lecturer in Agronomy and Soil Water Management, University of New England (AU)
Ph.D. Agriculture (The University of Sydney, Australia)
Former Visiting Researcher, The University of Sydney and University of Newcastle, Australia
Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Sydney, Australia
Editor, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (Taylor and Francis)
Editor, Discover Soil
Email: smia_agr@pstu.ac.bd, smia@une.edu.au, Phone: +8801786308562, +61481971042

Dr. Ferdouse Zaman Tanu
Associate Professor, Dept. of Soil and Environmental Sciences,
University of Barishal, Bangladesh
Email: fztanusoilenvbu@gmail.com
Phone Number: +8801716216131


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