PhD in Soil Science

The Department of Soil Science at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh, was founded in 1999 under the Agriculture Faculty. The Department contributes to a four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.), a two-year Master of Science (M.S.), and a three-and-a-half-year Ph.D. program in Soil Science. The Department aims to develop skilled agriculture graduates with practical soil knowledge on the uses and management of land resources. The Department provides field and lab facilities for research and practical classes. The core topics of teaching and research are the sustainability and productivity of soils, the improvement of crop production, and the conservation of soil, water, and food quality as impacted by agriculture and other human activities. This Department prioritizes soil health issues for farmers and other stakeholders in the country. The Department has 11 faculty members: 5 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, 2 Assistant Professors, and 3 Lecturers.