Abdullah Al Mahmud

Dr. Abdullah Al Mahmud

R&D, Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia
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Agricultural Specialist at Sustainable Agricultural Research...

Biography

Dr. Abdullah Al Mahmud (Ph.D.) is a distinguished Agricultural Specialist with extensive expertise in soil science, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices. He currently serves as an Agricultural Specialist at the Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development Center and holds a government position in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Dr. Mahmud earned his Ph.D. in Soil Science from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in 2021, where his research focused on the biofortification of zinc and iron in cereals through innovative fertilizer application and variety selection methods. Prior to his doctorate, he obtained an M.S. in Environmental Science (2011) and a B.Sc. in Agriculture (2010) from BAU and Patuakhali Science and Technology University, respectively. With over 14 years of professional experience, Dr. Mahmud has contributed to various prestigious roles, including Research Field Operations Lead at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Senior Arborist for the Green Riyadh Program, and Soil Scientist in IFDC-USAID projects. His expertise encompasses soil fertility management, plant nutrition optimization, greenhouse gas mitigation strategies, and sustainable crop production techniques. His research interests span efficient fertilizer technologies, micronutrient biofortification, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

Affiliations

Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development Center

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia

R&D

Honors and Awards

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Experience

Research or Laboratory Scientist

Sustainable Agricultural Research and Development Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01 May 2025 - present

Manager

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

01 Sep 2023 - 01 Jan 2025

Research or Laboratory Scientist

Dorsch KSA, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

01 Jul 2021 - 01 Aug 2023

Research or Laboratory Scientist

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), Dhaka, Bangladesh

01 Nov 2011 - 01 Jul 2021