Md. Nayem Hasan Munna

Md. Nayem Hasan Munna obtained both his M.S. and B.S. degrees in Soil and Environmental Sciences from the University of Barishal, Bangladesh. He is the founder of "Earth Review," an environmental research organization based in Bangladesh. The organization is dedicated to promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to Environmental Conservation. Its website may be viewed here: www.earthreview.org

Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the School of Environment and Natural Resources, specializing in Soil Science. His research interests revolve around soil fertility, biochar application in soil, and soil organic matter.

During his leisure time, he enjoys traveling to explore the diverse cultures and heritages of different destinations worldwide.

Publications:

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

Published

1. Munna, M. N. H., & Lal, R. (2026). Long-term organic amendments for plant-available water capacity in a temperate no-till system. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 401, 110296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110296
2. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Long-term organic inputs effects on soil carbon and nitrogen sequestration in a temperate agroecosystem. Soil Use and Management, 42, e70161. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70161
3. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Impacts of Tillage on Soil’s Physical and Hydraulic Properties in Temperate Agroecosystems. Sustainability, 18(2), 1083. https://doi.org/10.3390/su18021083
4. Munna, M. N. H., Tanu, F. Z., Mia, S., Shapna, N. A., Hakim, A., and Lal, R. (2025). Reclaiming saline soil by using acid-modified pineapple biochar. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 71(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2025.2579235
5. Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Impacts of cover cropping and organic amendments on soil physical quality under temperate climate. Cogent Food and Agriculture, 11, 2467452. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2467452
6. Mia, S., Bristy, S. Y., Jindo, K., Munna, M. N. H., Rahman, M. M., Uddin, K., Kasim, S. B., and Rahman, M. S. (2024). Potential health risks associated with biochar—from production to field application. In P. V. Nidheesh, M. Vithanage, V. Sreedharan, N. Bolan, B. Gao, and A. Bhatnagar (Eds.), Biochar amendments for environmental remediation (pp. 293–304). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003344803-28

In Press (Accepted)

1. Munna, M. N. H., Shapna, N. A., and Lal, R. (2026). Mitigation of arsenic poisoning through soil and water management in Bangladesh. In R. Lal and M. Hussain (Eds.), Soil and human health: Food as medicine. Taylor and Francis.
2. Shapna, N. A., Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2026). Artificial Intelligence for Evaluating Soil Health. In R. Lal (Eds.), AI and Soil Health. Taylor and Francis.

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND PRESENTATIONS

Invited Talk

• Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Plant-Available Water Capacity Under Organic Amendments and Cover Cropping in a Long-Term No-Till System. Lal Carbon Center Friday Seminar Series, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (December 12, 2025). [12 attendees]
• Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Soil physical quality index (SPQi) for organic no-tillage in Central Ohio. SENR Seminar Series, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA (Sept 16, 2025). [47 attendees]
• Munna, M. N. H. (2021). Social Impacts of Issues on Irresponsible Land Use. Online Academic Colloquium, Graduate School of Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Philippines (January 25, 2021).

Conference Presentations

• Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2025, October). Long-Term Organic Amendments for Plant-Available Water Capacity in a Temperate No-Till System. Oral presentation (Top 7 Abstract Selection) delivered at the Third Annual Interdisciplinary Water Research Symposium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, October 29, 2025. [143 attendees]
• Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2025, October). Quantifying Soil Physical Quality with SPQi in Long-Term Organic No-Tillage Systems. Lightning Talk (Top 10 Abstract Selection) presented at the 11th Zamorano Symposium, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, October 25, 2025. [134 attendees]
• Economic and Social Impacts of the River Bank Eroded Families in and Around Barishal City. 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM-2023), CIRDAP International Conference Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh (14–16 Oct 2023). (Co-author)
• Asia World Model United Nations III. Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Bali, Indonesia, November 13–16, 2019. Theme: “The Developments of Renewable Energy Technology in Response to Climate Change.”
• Asia World Model United Nations II. Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, January 30–February 2, 2019. Theme: “The World’s Dilemma: Enhancing World Action on Climate Change.”
• International Conference on Disaster Risk Management. Pan Pacific Sonargaon and BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh (January 2019).

Poster Presentations

• Munna, M. N. H. and Lal, R. (2026). Building resilient soils: Legacy effects of organic inputs on carbon–nitrogen stabilization. Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Mar 2026
• Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Soil Physical Quality Under Long-Term Organic No-Tillage in Central Ohio. Poster presented at the Research on the Horizon - Ohio State’s Soil Symposium for 2025, organized by the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, December 5, 2025.
• Munna, M. N. H., and Lal, R. (2025). Enhancing Soil Water and Hydraulic Function Through Long-Term Organic Management. Poster presented at the 54th Annual Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) Conference, Columbus, OH, USA.
• Munna, M. N. H., Shapna, N. A., Shahrier, M. H., and Rajonee, A. A. (2019). Environmental Impact Assessment of Paira Bridge Construction Project, Patuakhali, Bangladesh. Presented at the 2nd International Congress on Earth Sciences, Bali, Indonesia.
• Munna, M. N. H., Naher, S., Shapna, N. A., Bepari, A., and Papiya , L. A. (2018). Effects of Waste Dumping Station in Barishal City on the Chemical Properties of Agricultural Soils. Poster presented at World Soil Day 2018, organized by the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Barishal, Bangladesh.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP

• Member, Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), 2025 – Present
• Member, Ohio Academy of Science (OAS), 2025 – Present
• Member, Environmental Professionals Network (EPN), The Ohio State University, 2025 – Present
• President, Bangladesh Soil Club (Barishal University Chapter), Dec 2019 – Dec 2020
• Vice President, Rotaract Club of Barishal University, Jun 2019 – Jun 2020

EXTENSION, OUTREACH AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

• Founder, Earth Review (www.earthreview.org), 2017 – Present, Established an environmental awareness and research-based organization in Bangladesh, focused on SDGs. Published conceptual articles on soil science, environmental science, hydrology, and disaster management to promote sustainability and awareness.
• Host, Prof. Tomoyuki Makino (Tohoku University, Japan) – University of Barishal, Bangladesh (2022), Organized and hosted the visit of Prof. Makino to the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences; showcased research facilities, discussed soil fertility and sustainable agriculture, and promoted international collaboration.
• Organizer, Kuakata Sea Beach Cleanup Program 2020, Kuakata, Patuakhali, Bangladesh – January 11, 2020. Organized a coastal cleanup and environmental awareness campaign under Earth Review, in collaboration with Our Green Lab and Bangladesh Soil Club (University of Barishal Chapter) to promote plastic pollution reduction and marine ecosystem protection.
• Organizer and Instructor, Seminar on Soil, Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Henchi Bangabandhu High School, Satkhira, Bangladesh – January 3, 2020. Conducted an environmental awareness seminar on climate change, salinity management, and sustainable soil–water use, organized under Earth Review in collaboration with the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Coastal Studies and Disaster Management, University of Barishal, Bangladesh.

AWARDS AND HONORS

1. Winner (1st Place), College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) 3-Minute Thesis Competition, 2026. Recognized for excellence in research communication and presentation clarity; selected as top presentation among all college submissions and awarded $300.
2. Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (M.S.) – Faculty of Bio-Sciences, University of Barishal, Bangladesh (2022).
3. National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship – Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (2021–22), awarded to conduct M.S. thesis research in Soil and Environmental Sciences.
4. Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (B.S.) – Faculty of Bio-Sciences, University of Barishal, Bangladesh (2020).
5. Full Accommodation Sponsorship Offer – Asia World Model United Nations III, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia — 2019. Received an official invitation for full sponsorship to attend AWMUN III conference.