An Agricultural Engineer with a specialization in the integration of automation and intelligent systems within modern farming is presented here. Research activities are focused on the application of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data-driven approaches to address practical agricultural challenges.

Experience has been gained in the development of machine learning–based solutions for crop monitoring, field analysis, and decision support, where image processing and predictive modeling techniques have been utilized. A working environment is maintained in which field-level agricultural issues are integrated with advanced digital technologies and data-driven methodologies.

Through interdisciplinary research, improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability in agricultural operations are pursued. A broader objective is defined as contributing to the advancement of smart farming systems, where labor dependency is reduced, resource use is optimized, and overall productivity is enhanced.

Research:

1. Akter, T., Al Hossain, S. J., Sagor, N. H., & Islam, M. Z. (2025). Potential of Vetiver Grass for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilization in Sylhet Region of Bangladesh: Journal of the Sylhet Agricultural University, 12(1), 142-152.

2. Al-Hossain, S. J., Al Mamun, M. R., Sowrab, M. K. H., Soeb, M. J. A., & Saha, P. (2024). Design and fabrication of an autonomous rice transplanter. American Journal of Agricultural Science, Engineering, and Technology, 8(2), 39-48.

3. Hossen, M. A., Shirin, N., Paul, S., Paul, H., Islam, S., Ferdousi, H. E., Al-Hossain, S. J., Hossain, B. & Yeasmin, T. (2023). Operational efficiency of combine harvesters on different field size in the selected area of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Rice Journal, 27(2), 67-82.

4. Tahmina Akter, Saumik Acharya, Sayed Jaber Al-Hossain, Golam Kibria Robbani. (In Press). Vetiver Grass for Road Slope Protection through Soil Erosion and Runoff Reduction in a Haor Area of Sunamganj District. Research in Agricultural Engineering.

Projects:

1. Design and Fabrication of an Autonomous Rice Transplanter
Project Duration: 1 Year (01/01/2019 – 01/01/2020)

Funding Agencies: University Grants Commission (UGC) and Sylhet Agricultural University Re
search System (SAURES)
Role: Research Assistant
Status: Completed

2. Validation and Up-Scaling of Rice Transplanting and Harvesting Technology in the Selected Sites of Bangladesh

Project Duration: 1 Year (01/09/2023 - 31/08/2024)
Funding Agency: Krishi Gobeshona Foundation
Role: Research Associate
Status: Completed

Research Interest:

Image processing, Postharvest Technology, Automation, IoT,
Computer Vision.