Dr. Priya Lal Chandra Paul is a Senior Scientific Officer at the Irrigation and Water Management Division of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) in Gazipur, Bangladesh. With a profound interest in soil water and salinity dynamics, waterlogging mitigation techniques, and conservation agriculture, Dr. Paul has made significant contributions to agricultural science and water management.
Education:
🎓 PhD in Agricultural Science, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia (2020).🎓 M.S. in Irrigation and Water Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2006).🎓 B. Sc. Agricultural Engineering, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh (2004)
Professional Experience:
Senior Scientific Officer, BRRI (Dec 2014 – Present). Scientific Officer, BRRI (Aug 2009 – Dec 2014). Assistant General Manager, Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (REB) (Nov 2008 – Aug 2009). Assistant Manager, Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) (Jul 2008 – Nov 2008). Agricultural Engineer, Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Ministry of Agriculture (Jul 2006 – Jul 2008)
Professional Development:
Dr. Paul has continually enhanced his expertise through various training programs and courses, including GIS and Remote Sensing in Smart Agriculture, Adaptive Delta Management, and Integrated Water Resource Management. 🌍
Awards and Fellowships:
🏆 ACIAR John Allwright Fellowship, Australia
🏆 TWAS-USM Fellowship, Malaysia
🏆 VLIR-UOS Training Scholarship, Belgium
🏆 National Integrity Strategy Award 2023, BRRI
Dr. Paul’s dedication to agricultural research and development is evident through his extensive involvement in projects aimed at mitigating climate risks and enhancing the resilience of agricultural systems in Bangladesh. 🌱
Conservation Agriculture Research Focus 🌾
Dr. Priya Lal Chandra Paul is deeply engaged in research focused on conservation agriculture, emphasizing sustainable practices that enhance soil health, improve water use efficiency, and increase crop yields while reducing environmental impact. His key research areas in this domain include:
- Soil Water Conservation:
- Investigating techniques to conserve soil moisture, crucial for sustaining crop growth in water-scarce regions.
- Implementing mulching practices and other soil amendments to maintain optimal soil moisture levels.
- Tillage Practices:
- Exploring minimum tillage and no-till farming methods to reduce soil erosion and degradation.
- Assessing the impact of different tillage practices on soil structure, water infiltration, and root growth.
- Crop Establishment in Saline-Wet Soils:
- Developing strategies for successful crop establishment in challenging saline and waterlogged soils, typical in coastal regions.
- Evaluating salt-tolerant crop varieties and appropriate planting techniques to mitigate salinity effects.
- Conjunctive Use of Saline and Freshwater:
- Studying the combined use of saline and freshwater resources to optimize irrigation practices.
- Implementing water management strategies that balance the use of available water resources to maintain soil health and crop productivity.
- Water Saving Techniques:
- Promoting the use of efficient irrigation systems, such as drip and sprinkler irrigation, to minimize water wastage.
- Investigating alternate wetting and drying (AWD) techniques in rice cultivation to save water and improve water use efficiency.
- Conservation Agriculture in Coastal Agriculture and Hydrology:
- Addressing the unique challenges faced by coastal agricultural systems, including salinity, waterlogging, and soil degradation.
- Developing and promoting integrated water and soil management practices to enhance the resilience of coastal farming systems.
Dr. Paul’s research is instrumental in developing sustainable agricultural practices that ensure long-term productivity and environmental conservation, particularly in regions facing climatic and hydrological challenges. His work aims to provide practical solutions for farmers to adapt to changing conditions and maintain agricultural sustainability. 🌱
Citation Metrics 📊
- Total Citations: 339 (since 2019: 312)
- h-index: 11 (since 2019: 10)
- i10-index: 12 (since 2019: 11)
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