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  1. Name: Md. Amirul Alam
  1. Date of Birth and I. C. No./Passport: 15 October 1981 and BC0257555
  1. Address: No. 3, Taman Permata 2, Wakaf Tengah, 21030 Gong Badak,
            Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Tel.: 09-6993455
          Fax: 09-6275633
          Mobile Phone: 0102172491
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  1. Academic Qualifications: Secondary School Certifiate 1996, Higher Secondary School Certificate 1998, Bachelor in Agriculture (Hons) 2006, MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding 2008, PhD in Agronomy 2015
  1. Brief Career History: Currently he is working as Senior lecturer in School of Agriculture Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA); the position he took up January 2016. Dr. Amirul Alam also holds other posts, including Post-Doctoral Researcher, Faculty of Agriculutre, Universiti Putra Malaysia (August 2015-December 2015). He was also worked as Plant Breeder in Lal Teer Seed Ltd., Bangladesh (2009-2011), Research Associate in Bangladesh Agricultural University (2007-2008) and Research Assistant (2006-2007) in the Bangladesh Agricultural University.  
  1. Current Research Areas/Topics: Production technology of plantation crops, Agronomy and Plant Breeding of Field Crops, Vegetables and medicianl plants, Organic Agriculture, Weed Science, Plant Physiology and Nutrition, Stress Physiology and Breeding, Plant Nutrition, Molecular Biology. Dr. Md Amirul Alam’s contribution to his research field is evidenced by his publications. To date he has authored and co-authored more than 40 publications on agriculture in national and international journals (42 papers published/accepted), books (2), conference proceedings/ seminars (6). He has written and published articles for several reputed journals including Elsevier, Springer, Willy, Tylors & Francies, Hindawi Publishing and so on. He also served as reviewer for more than 11 journal articles in Elsevier, Springer, Plos One and other journals. His current cumulative H index is 5, i10-Index 1 with 70 citations.
  1. Number of Graduate Students Supervised:
Program Status Single Commitee
Main Supervisor Co-Supervisor As a Chairman As a Member
PhD Graduated - - - -
Ongoing - - - -
Masters Graduated - - - -
Ongoing
  1. Achievements / Awards: N/A
  1. Lists of Publications:
A. Journal Articles:
Cited Index Journals (31)
1. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid, Farzad Aslaniand M. Z. Alam (2014). Effects of salinity and salinity-induced augmented bioactive compounds in purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) for possible economical use. Food Chemistry, 169 (2015) 439-447. (Elsevier, IF=3.39, Q1).
2. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid, Md. Kamal Uddin, M. Z. Alam and M. A. Latif (2014). Genetic improvement of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) and its future prospects. Molecular Biology reports, 41(11):7395-7411. DOI 10.1007/s11033-014-3628-1. (Springer, IF=2.02, Q3). 
3.Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid, Farzad Aslani, M. M. Hasan, Mohd Asraf Mohd Zainudin and Md. Kamal Uddin (2014). Evaluation of antioxidant compounds, antioxidant activities and mineral composition of 13 collected purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. Biomed Research International, 2014:1-10. doi:10.1155/2014/296063 (IF=1.58, Q2).
4. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Mohd Rafii Yusop, Azizah Abdul Hamidand Farzad Aslani. 2014.  Screening of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions for high salt tolerance. The Scientific World Journal, 2014: 1-12. doi:10.1155/2014/627916 (IF=1.22, Q2, 2013).
5. Md. Amirul Alam, Juraimi, AS, Rafii MY, Hamid AA, Aslani F. 2014. Collection and identification of different Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions available in Western Peninsular Malaysia. Life Science Journal, 11(6): 431-437. (IF=0.165, Q4 in 2012).
6. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid, Farzad Aslani and G. M. Mohsin (2014). A Comparison of yield potentiality and cultivars performance of 20 collected  Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions employing  seeds vs. stem cuttings. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 16: 1633-1648. (IF=0.699, Q2).
7. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid and Md. Abdul Hakim. 2014. Morpho-physiological and mineral nutrient characterization of 45 collected Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. Bragantia, 73(4): 1-12. (IF=0.531, Q3).
8. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid, Ibrahim Wasiu Arolu and M. A. Latif (2014). Application of EST-SSR marker in detection of genetic variation among purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. Brazilian Journal of Botany, 38(1): 119-129. DOI 10.1007/s40415-014-0103-0. (Springer, IF=0.65, Q4).
9. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii, Azizah Abdul Hamid, Ibrahim Wasiu Arolu and M. A. Latif (2014). Genetic diversity analysis among collected purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions using ISSR markers. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 338 (2015): 1-11. (DOI: 10.1016/j.crvi.2014.10.007) (Elsevier, IF=0.981, Q3)
10. Md. Amirul Alam,Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii and Azizah Abdul Hamid (2014). Effect of salinity on biomass yield, physiological and stem-root anatomical characteristics of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) accessions. BioMed Research International, 2014, 1-16. (Q2, IF=1.58).
11.Farzad Aslani, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani, Dzolkhifli Omar, Md Amirul Alam, Farahnaz Sadat Golestan Hashemi, Md Abdul Hakim & Md Kamal Uddin (2014): Allelopathic effect of methanol extracts from Tinospora tuberculata on selected crops and rice weeds, Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Soil & Plant Science, 64(2): 165-177. DOI: 10.1080/09064710.2014.898784. (IF=0.65, Q3)
12. Md. Kamal Uddin, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Mohd Razi Ismail and Md. Amirul Alam (2012). The effect of salinity on growth and ion accumulation in six turfgrass species. Plant Omics Journal. 5(3): 244-252. (IF=0.777, Q3, 2013)
13. Md. Kamal Uddin, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Farooq Anwar, Md. Alamgir Hossain and Md. Amirul Alam (2012). Effect of salinity on proximate mineral composition of purslane (Portulca oleracea L.). Australian Journal of Crop Science. 6(12): 1732-1736.
14. Hamidah bte Ab Rahim, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Md. Kamal Uddin, Umme Aminun Naher and Md. Amirul Alam (2012). Application of silica to suppress the disease infestation of Phytium ultimum and increase growth of Bermudagrass cv Satiri. The African Journal of Microbiology Research. 6(9): 2079-2984.
15. Farzad Aslani,  Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Md Kamal Uddin and Md Amirul Alam (2013). Allelopathic effects of Bratawali (Tinospora tuberculata) on germination and seedling growth of plant. Research on Crops. 14(4): 1222-1231. (IF=0.103, Q4, 2012)
16. Norhidayati Bt. Sunyob, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Md. Abdul Hakim, Azmi Man , A. Selamat and Md. Amirul Alam (2013).  Competitive ability of some selected rice varieties against weed under aerobic condition. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 17(1): 61-70. (IF=0.901, Q2, 2013)
17. Md. Abdul Hakim, Md. Ariful Alam, M. M. Hanafi, Shakh Md. Abdur Rouf,  Md. Amirul Alam  and Md. Zaidul Islam Sarker (2013). Formulation and substantiation of homemade complementary baby food by selective feeding trial. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 11(3&4): 346-353. (IF=0.435, Q4, 2013)
18. Nur Adila Binti Rosidi, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Md. Kamal Uddin and Md. Amirul Alam (2013).  The influence of trinexapac-ethyl on growth and quality of bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon cv. Satiri). Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 11(3&4): 1498-1502. (IF=0.435, Q4, 2013)
19. S. K. Roy, M. Y. Ali, M. S. Jahan, U. K. Saha, M. S. Ahmad-Hamdani, M. M. Hasan and Md. Amirul Alam (2014). Evaluation of growth and yield attributing characteristics of indigenous Boro rice varieties. Life Science Journal, 11(4): 122-126. (IF=0.165, Q4, 2013)
20. M. S. Mia, A. K. Patwary, L. Hassan, M. M. Hasan, Md. Amirul Alam, M. A. Latif, M. Monjurul Alam Mondal and Adam B. Puteh. 2014. Genetic Diversity Analysis of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.) Genotypes Using RAPD Markers. Life Science Journal, 11(8):90-94. (IF=0.165, Q4, 2013)
21. Yew Swe Shyan, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, M. Shabanimofrad, Md. Amirul Alam, Md. Kamal Uddin and M. A. Hakim (2014). Genetic Divergence of Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) Population Using ISSR Markers. Life Science Journal, 11(6): 425-430. (IF=0.165, Q4, 2013)
22. Z. Islam, M. K. Siddiqua, M. M. Hasan, M. A. Nahar, Md. Amirul Alam, S. M. Shamsuzzaman and Adam B. Puteh (2014). Assessment of genetic diversity of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) germplasm by RAPD markers. Research on crops, 15(2): 416-422.(IF=0.103.Q4, 2013)
23. M. M. Hasan, Md. Amirul Alam, M. Monjurul Alam Mondal and Adam B. Puteh (2014). Varietal performance and effect of planting method on yield and yield contributing characteristics of Rice. Life Science Journal, 11(9): 9-13. (IF=0.165, Q4, 2013)
24. M. M. J. Liza, M.R. Islam, M. Jahiruddin, M. M. Hasan, Md. Amirul Alam, S. M. Shamsuzzaman, and Samsuri, A. W. 2014. Residual Effects Of Organic Manures With Different Levels Of Chemical Fertilizers On Rice.Life Science Journal, 11(12): 6-12. (IF=0.165, Q4, 2013)
25. M. M. Hasan, M. Y. Rafii, M. R. Ismail, M. Mahmood, H. A. Rahim, Md. Amirul Alam, Sadegh Ashkani, M. A. Male and M. A. Latif. 2015. Marker Assisted Backcrossing: A useful method for rice improvement. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 29(2): 237-254. (IF=0.30, Q4)
26. Muhammad M. Hasan, Mohd Y. Rafii, Mohd R. Ismail, Maziah Mahmood, Md. Amirul Alam, Harun Abdul Rahim, Mohammad A. Malek and Mohammad Abdul Latif. Introgression of Blast Resistance Genes into the Elite Variety MR263 Through Marker Assisted Backcrossing. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, (Willy Publisher) Published online on 17 April 2015. DOI 10.1002/jsfa.7222 (IF=1.71, Q1)
27. Farzad Aslani, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani, Md. Amirul  Alam, Dzolkhifli  Omar and M. A. Hakim(2015), Phytotoxic interference of volatile organic compounds and water extracts of Tinospora tuberculata Beumee on growth of weeds in rice fields. South African Journal of Botany, 100: 132-140. (Elsevier, IF=1.34, Q2).
28. Farzad Aslani, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani, Md. Amirul  Alam, Dzolkhifli  Omar and M. A. Hakim(2016), Variation in the phytotoxic activity of Tinospora tuberculata extract as influenced by solvent type and chemical profile. Current Science Journal, 110(2): 228-234 (IF=0.926, Q2).
29. Engku A.K., Norida M., Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M.Y. Rafii, Siti Nor Akmar A. and Md. Amirul Alam (2016). Gene Flow from Clearfield® Rice with Weedy Rice under Field Condition. Plant, Soil and Environment Journal, 62(1): 16-22. (IF=1.23, Q2).
30.Farzad Aslani, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Muhammad Saiful Ahmad-Hamdani, Farahnaz Sadat Golestan Hashemi, Md Amirul Alam, Md Abdul Hakimand Kamal Uddin (2016). Effects of Tinospora tuberculata leaf methanol extract on seedling growth of rice and associated weed species in hydroponic culture. Journal of Integrative Agriculture (Accepted) (Q2, IF=0.833).
31. Bashira Olajumoke A, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Md. Kamal Uddin, M. H. A. Husni, and Md. Amirul Alam (2016). Competitive ability of cultivated rice against weedy rice biotypes - A review. Chilean J. Agricultural Research (Accepted) (Q3, IF=0.697). 
Non-cited Journals (9)
1. Alam, M.A., A.H.M. Kamal. N. Pervin, S. Khatun and M.A. Prodhan (2008), In vitro plantlet regeneration through anther and filament culture in oilseed Brassica species. Intl. J. BioRes 4(4):12-18.
2. A.H.M. Kamal, M. A. Alam, N. Pervin, M.A. Prodhan and A.K Patwary (2008), Varietal Responses in Different Concentration of Plant Growth Regulators for Callus Induction and Regeneration of Wheat. Intl. J. BioRes. 4(3):26-32.
3. Kamal, A. H. M., M. A. Alam, N. Pervin, S. K. Paul and M. A. A. Bari (2008), Effects of abscisic acid on callus induction and regeneration of some wheat cultivars in Bangladesh. Bangladesh J. Prog. Sci. & Tech. 6(1):65-68.
4.Bosak, S., M.A. Alam, S. Sultana, M.A. Prodhan, R.C. Dey and L. Hassan(2008), Studies on Callus Induction and Plant Regeneration Potentialities of IndicaRice Varieties. Intl. J. BioRes 4(4):128-134.
5.  Alam, M. A., M. A. Haque1, M. R. Hossain,S.C Sarker and R. Afroz(2009), HaploidPlantlet Regeneration through Anther Culture of Five Oilseed Brassica Species. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(4) 693-703.
6.Alam, M. A.,  M. R. Hossain,S. K. Paul, S. Sarkerand M. A. Haque (2008),Optimization of Callus Induction andPlantlet Regeneration through Filament Culture of Five Oilseed Brassica Species. Bangladesh J. Agrofor. Environ. 2(1): 91-94. 
7. Pervin,N.,  M. A. Alam, A.H.M. Kamal, M.A. Haque and L. Hassan (2008), Standerdization of high Frequency Regeneration of Existing Genotypes of Jute (Corchorus olitorius) in Bangladesh. J. Agrofor. Environ. 2(1): 83-86.
8. Rahman1, M. A., M. A. Alam, M. F. Wahid, M.A. Mondal and L. Hassan (2009),In vitro Regeneration of Popular Tobacco Varieties of Bangladesh from Stem Segment. Intl. J. BioRes.7 (1):19-26 
9.Rahman, M. A., M. A. Alam, M.R. Hossain, A. Hossain, R. Afroz and L. Hassan (2010), In Vitro Regeneration of Popular Tobacco Varieties of Bangladesh from Leaf Disc. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 35(1): 125-134.
D. Seminar Presentation (3)
1. Md. Kamal Uddin, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, Mohd. Razi Ismail and Md. Amirul Alam (2012). valuation of antioxidant properties (Portulaca oleracea L.) at different growth stages. Presented in International Agriculture Congress. 4-6 September 2012. Marriot Putrajaya, Malaysia.
2. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii and Azizah Abdul Hamid (2013). The Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.): A prominent salinity tolerant vegetable crops with high antioxidants and minerals. Presented in 2nd Malaysia-Thailand Graduate Forum in Life Science, Food Science and Agriculture (MTGF), 4-6 Dec. 2013. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM.
3. M. A. Hakim, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. M. Hanafi, Norshafiqah Binti Khalid and Md. Amirul Alam (2014). Performance of AgroPlus Biodicomposer for environmental friendly weedy rice control in Malaysian rice filed. Presented in 8th International Conference on Plant Protection in the Tropics, 8-10 April, 2014, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
E. Poster Presentation (3)
1. Norhidayati Bt. Sunyob, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. A. Hakim, Md. Amirul Alam, Azmi Manand A. Selamat (2013). Competitive Ability of Selected Rice Varieties against Weed under Aerobic Condition. Presented in The First National LRGS Food Security Rice Research Colloquium 31 January, 2013. Auditorium Jurutera, Faculty of Engineering, UPM. Book of abstract.
2. Md. Amirul Alam, Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafiiand Azizah Abdul Hamid (2013). The Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.): A potential nutritive vegetable crops for urban agriculture with high antioxidants and minerals. National Symposium on Urban Agriculture-Towards Ensuring Food Security. 17 October 2013. Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
3. Md. Amirul Alam,Abdul Shukor Juraimi, M. Y. Rafii and Azizah Abdul Hamid (2014). Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.): A highly salt tolerant vegetable crops with high antioxidants. Presented in International Agriculture Congress, 25-27 Nov. 2014. PullMan PutraJaya Lakeside Hotel, Malaysia.
Books (2)
1. Md. Amirul Alam,  Patwary, A.K. and  Arif Hasan Khan Robin, A.B.M. (2011). Anther and filament culture in oilseed Brassica species. Lambert Academic Publishing, ISSN: 978-3-8465-0082-8, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
2. Md. Amirul Alam and  Abdul Shukor Juraimi (2015). Purslane diversity, morpho-physiological attributes and salt tolerance. LAPLambert Academic Publishing, ISSN: 978-3-659-69619-0, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
Special Reseach Report:
Salinity-stressed plants might represent potential sources of bio-active [antioxidant] compounds. Dr. Amirul Alam. Asia Research News, 27 February 2015. pp 15.