Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Personal Profile

Biography

Professor Dr. S. M. Hemayet Jahan is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Entomology. He obtained his Ph.D. in Insect Molecular Physiology, with a particular research focus on the relationship between plant viruses and their insect vectors.

Throughout his academic career, Professor Jahan has made significant contributions to the field of Entomology, especially in areas such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), insect ecology, and insect biology. His extensive research has deepened the scientific understanding of pest–plant–environment interactions and contributed to the development of sustainable pest control strategies.

Under his expert supervision, numerous MS and PhD students have successfully completed their research on various aspects of insect pest management, employing innovative and eco-friendly tactics. Professor Jahan’s guidance has helped shape a new generation of entomologists dedicated to advancing agricultural sustainability and crop protection.

With his strong academic background, research excellence, and commitment to student mentorship, Professor Dr. S. M. Hemayet Jahan continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the discipline of entomology and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interest

Major interests: Insect Physiology and Molecular taxonomy Other interest: 1. Plant Virus and vector insect relationship 2. Effect of climate change on the invasion of quarantine insect pest species 3. Diapause and overwintering physiology of insects 4. Development and practical application of natural enemies 5. Integrated pest management 6. Insect ecology and their biology

Qualifications

PhD, Kyungpook National University (2012)

Previous Positions

2004-2008

Lecturer, Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2008-2012

Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2012-2015

Associate Professor, Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2015-2019

Professor (Grade 3), Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2019-2024

Professor (Grade 2), Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2024-2025

Professor (Grade 1), Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2018-2020

Chairman, Department of Entomology Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2024-2024

Registrar Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2024-2025

Pro-Vice Chancellor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
2024-2025

Chairman, Department of Marine Fisheries and Oceanography Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal

Publications

Journal (51) Book/Book Chapters (0) Conference Paper (14) Patent (0)

Journal Article
1	<p>01. Rahman, M. A. and Jahan, S. M. H., 2006. Effectiveness of Different Approaches of Chemical and Biological Control Against Brown Plant Hopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal.). Journal of Entomology. 3(2): 136-142.</p> View Link
2	<p>03. Hasan, M. F., Khan, M. M., Rahman, M. A., Jahan, S. M. H., Alam, M.I., 2007. Effect of Bagging and Packing Materials on Physico-chemical Characteristics and Shelf Life of Guava Fruits. Bangladesh Journal of Progressive Science & Technology. 5(1): 145-148.</p> View Link
3	<p>04. Howlader, S. H., Bashar, H. M. K., Islam, M. S., Mamun, M. H. and Jahan, S. M. H. 2009. Effect of plant spacing on the yield and yield attributes of groundnut. International journal of Sustainable crop production. 4(1): 41-44.</p> View Link
4	<p>07. Jahan, S. M. H., Rahman, M. A., Asaduzzaman, M. and Lee, K.-Y. 2011. Secondary endosymbionts distribution in Bangladesh whitefly, Bemisia tabaci(Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Agroforestry and Environment. 5(1): 45-50.</p> View Link
5	<p>08. Jahan, S. M. H., Rahman, M. A., Asaduzzaman, M., Tin, M. K. and Lee, K.-Y., 2011. Morphological identification with molecular analysis of spider mite Tetranychus truncatus Ehara (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Bangladesh. International Journal of Bio-Research. 11(1): 34-40.</p> View Link
6	<p>09. Park, J., Jahan, S. M. H., Song, W-G., Lee, H., Lee, Y-S., Choi, H-S., Lee, K-S., Kim, C-S., Lee, S., and Lee, K-Y., 2012. Identification of biotypes and secondary endosymbionts of Bemisiatabaci in Korea and relationships with the occurrence of TYLCV disease. Journal of Asia-</p> View Link
7	<p>10. Pusag, J. C. A., Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K.-S., Lee, S., and Lee, K.-Y., 2012. Upregulation of temperature susceptibility in Bemisia tabaci upon acquisition of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus(TYLCV).Journal of Insect Physiology. 58(10): 1343-1348.</p> View Link
8	<p>11. Jahan, S. M. H., Bashar, H. M. K., Rahman, M. H., Lee, K.-Y., and Rahman, F., 2012. Prevalence of Wolbachia infection in spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Bangladesh. International Journal of ecotoxicology and agricultural technology, 2(1):</p> View Link
9	<p>12. Jahan, S. M. H., 2012. Occurrence of two genotypic clusters of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Bangladesh. Eco-friendly Agril. J. 5(08): 114-122.</p> View Link
10	<p>13. Jahan, S. M. H., 2012. Molecular identification of spiraling whitefly Aleurodicus dispersus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Bangladesh. Eco-friendly Agril. J. 5(08): 108-113.</p> View Link
11	<p>14. Jahan, S. M. H., Bashar, H. M. K., Rahman, M. H., and Lee, K.-Y., 2012. Wolbachia and Cardinium occurrence in spider mite Tetranychus truncatus Ehara (Acari: Tetranychidae) of Bangladesh. Eco-friendly Agril. J. 5(08): 100-107.</p> View Link
12	<p>15. Jahan, S. M. H. and Lee, K.-Y. 2012. Molecular variation of endosymbiotic bacteria Wolbachia in Bemisia tabaci and related whiteflies. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences, 30(2): 110-118.</p> View Link
13	<p>16. Jahan, S. M. H. and Lee, K.-Y. 2012. Upregulation of endosymbiont densities in Bemisia tabaci by acquisition of tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences, 30(2): 119-125.</p> View Link
14	<p>17. Jahan, S. M. H., Bashar, H. M. K. Rahman, F., Mahmud, E. and Zafor, A. H. M. 2012. Identification and co-infection of Rickettsia occurrences in Bangladesh whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Bangladesh Journal of Agriculture. 37(2): 41-51.</p> View Link
15	<p>18. Rahman, M. A., Kwon, Y. J., Suh, S. J. and Jahan, S. M. H. 2013. Taxonomic revision of the family Ricaniidae from Korea (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha). Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University. 4(2): 59-74.</p> View Link
16	<p>19. Rahman, M. A., Kwon, Y. J., Suh, S. J. and Jahan, S. M. H. 2013. Taxonomic revision of the family Fulgoridae from Korea (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha). Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University. 4(2): 49-58.</p> View Link
17	<p>20. Rahman, M. A., Kwon, Y. J., Suh, S. J. and Jahan, S. M. H. 2013. Taxonomic revision of the family Flatidae from Korea (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha). Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University. 4(2): 37-47.</p> View Link
18	<p>21. Shim, J-K., Jahan, S. M. H., Chung, B-N., Lee, S., Kim, C-K. and Lee, K-Y. 2013. Nested PCR Detection of Chrysanthemum stunt viroid (CSVd) from Chrysanthemum Cultivar Seedlings. Flower Res Journal, 21(3):112-117.</p> View Link
19	<p>22. Bashar, H. M. K., Rahman, M. M., Rahman, F., Hossen, M. M., and Jahan, S. M. H. 2013. Performance of soybean varieties on seed yield in Kharif II season. Int. J. Sustain. Agril. Tech. 9(12): 04-08.</p> View Link
20	<p>23. Jahan, S. M. H., Rahman, M. A., Asaduzzaman, M., Bashar, H. M. K., Lee, K.-Y. and Tin, M. K. 2013. Morphological identification with molecular analysis of tea red spider mite Oligonychus coffeae (Nietner) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Bangladesh. Eco-friendly Agril. J. 6(06): 106</p> View Link
21	<p>24. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y., Rahman, M. A., Howlader, M. I. A.and Hasan, M. F. 2013. Intra-specific molecular variation of Arsenophonus endosymbiont in Bemisia tabaci and allies. Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University.4(2): 129-141.</p> View Link
22	<p>25. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y., Rahman, M. A., Hasan, M. F., and Howlader, M. I. A. 2013. Down-regulation of endosymbiont densities and TYLCV amount in Bemisia tabaci upon reared on cucumber. Journal of Patuakhali Science and Technology University. 4(2): 117-128.</p> View Link
23	<p>26. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y., Howlader, M. I. A., Bashar, H. M. K., Hasan, G. N. 2014. Molecular identification of parasitoid, Encarsia formosa Gahan in Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and determination its secondary endosymbionts. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 39(4):</p> View Link
24	<p>27. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, G-S., Lee, S., and Lee, K-Y. 2014. Acquisition of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus enhances attraction of Bemisia tabaci to green light emitting diodes. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 17(1): 79-82.</p> View Link
25	<p>28. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-S., Lee, S., and Lee, K-Y. 2014. Upregulation of probing and feeding related behavioral frequencies in Bemisia tabaci upon acquisition of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Pest Management Science. 70(10): 1497-502.</p> View Link
26	<p>29. Jahan, S. M. H., Shim, J-K., Son, T-G., Jo, J., Choi, C., and Lee, K.-Y. 2014. Effects of flower thinning formulation on activities of digestive enzymes and acetylcholine esterase in honeybee Apis mellifera. Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences. 32(2): 63-66.</p> View Link
27	<p>30. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y., Howlader, M. I. A., Bashar. H. M. K., Hasan, G. N. 2015. Molecular divergence of secondary endosymbiont, Cardinium in Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and associates. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research.40(1): 121-135.</p> View Link
28	<p>31. Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y., Howlader, M. I. A. 2015. The third genotypic clusters of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) found in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research. 40(1): 1-16.</p> View Link
29	<p>32. Rahman, M. A., Jhan, P. K., Khan, M. M. H., Jahan, S. M. H., Alam, R. 2016. A Preliminary Checklist of Auchenorrhyncha (Hemiptera) from Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research 1(2):9–16.</p> View Link
30	<p>33. Jhan, P. K., Rahman, M. A., Khan, M. M. H., Jahan, S. M. H. 2016. A newly recorded genus Hauptenia Szwedo (Hemiptera:Fulgoromorph: Derbidae) in Bangladesh, with description of a new species. International Journal of Innovative Research 1(1):1–4.</p> View Link
31	<p>34. Asaduzzaman, M., Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y. 2016. Effect of azadirachtin on digestion, cytoskeletal structure and fecundity of Bemisia tabaci. International Journal of Innovative Research 1(1):13–18.</p> View Link
32	<p>35. Biswas, S., Jahan, S. M. H., Rahman, M. A. 2016. Effects of whey protein and azadirachtin on Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and Tomato yellow leaf curl virus. International Journal of Innovative Research 1(1):53–60.</p> View Link
33	<p>36. Kabir, M. A., Khan, M. H. M., Rahman, M. M., Alam, A. T. M. R., Jahan, S. M. H., Zaman, A. K. M. M., Mamun, M. Z. A. 2017.Clonal propagation of Flacourtia indica for ensuring quality planting materials and sustainable supply of edible fruits. International Journal of Agricult</p> View Link
34	<p>37. Hossain, I., Khan, M.M.H., Jahan, S. M.H. 2017. Reproductive performance of spiralling whitefly on guava and impact of weather parameters on its immature stages. SAARC Journal of Agriculture 15(2): 207-2014.</p> View Link
35	<p>38. Kabir, M.A., Karim, R., Rahman, S., Prince, M.H., Hasnat, G.N.T., and Jahan, S.M.H. 2018. Clonal Propagation of Aegle marmelos through IBA Treatment for Sustainable Nutritional and Medicinal Supply for the Poor People of Agrarian Bangladesh. Int. J. Agr. Syst. 6(1): 45-59.</p> View Link
36	<p>39. Khatun, M. F., Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, S., Lee, K-Y., 2018. Genetic diversity and geographic distribution of the Bemisia tabaci species complex in Bangladesh. ActaTropica 187, 28–36.</p> View Link
37	<p>40. Rahman, M. A., Jahan, S. M. H.Talukdar, M. S. Kazi, M. R. and Islam, M. S. 2019. First Record of the Bagworm Moth, Mahasena corbetti Tams (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) in Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research 4(1): 22-26.</p> View Link
38	<p>41. Sarker D., Rahman, M. A., Jahan, S. M. H., Khan, M. M. H. 2019. Taxonomic Identification of Aulacophora(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Species in Cucurbits from the Southern part of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research 4(3): 59-65.</p> View Link
39	<p>42. Rahman, M. M., Rahman, M. M., Jahan, S. M. H., Uddin, M. E. 2021. Features of Homestead Agroforestry in Coastal Region of Bangladesh: Case of Selected Villages of Patuakhali District. International Journal of Agroforestry and Silviculture ISSN: 2375-1096 Vol. 9 (10), pp. 001-</p> View Link
40	<p>44. Sarker, D., Rahman M.A., Khan M.M.H., Jahan S. M. H. 2022. Seasonal Incidence and Damage Potentiality of the Aulacophora (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Species in Cucurbits from the Southern part of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research 7(1&2): 8-13.</p> View Link
41	<p>45. Begum, S., Rahman, M. A. and Jahan, S. M. H. 2022. First Record of the Genus and Species Bhamoina varipes (Jacoby, 1884) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Bangladesh with Redescription of Basilepta subcostata (Jacoby,1889). International Journal of Innovative Research 7(1&2)</p> View Link
42	<p>46. Begum, S., Rahman, M. A., Jahan, S. M. H. and Huda N. 2022. Seasonal Incidence and Damage Potentiality of Basilepta subcostata (Jacoby) and Bhamoina varipes (Jacoby) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Banana Cultivars from Southern part of Bangladesh. International Journal of Inn</p> View Link
43	<p> Lestari, S. M., Khatun, M. F., Acharya, R., Sharma, S. R., Shrestha, Y. K., Jahan, S. M. H., Aye, T‐T., Lynn, O. M., Lee, J., Hwang, H‐S., Kil, E‐J., Lee, S., Kim, S‐M., Lee, K‐Y. 2022.Genetic diversity of cryptic species of Bemisia tabaci in Asia</p> View Link
44	<p>48. Qureshi, MA, Lal A, Nawaz-ul-Rehman MS, Vo TTB, Sanjaya GNPW, Ho PT, Nattanong B, Kil E-J, Jahan S. M. H., Lee K-Y, Tsai C-W, Dao HT, Hoat TX, Aye T-T, Win NK, Lee J, Kim S-M and Lee S. 2022. Emergence of Asian endemic begomoviruses as a pandemic threat.Frontiers in Plant Sci</p> View Link
45	<p>49. Thuy, T. B. Vo, Eui-JoonKil, FadhilaChairina, AamirLal, Phuong T. Ho, Kyeong-Yeoll Lee, S. M. HemayetJahan and Sukchan Lee. 2022. First Report of Squash leaf curl China virus Associated with Mosaic and Mild Leaf Curl Disease of Pumpkin in Bangladesh. Plant Disease, 106(10): 2</p> View Link
46	<p>50. Thuy, T. B. Vo, AamirLal, Phuong T. Ho, Phuong T. Hoang, Kyeong-Yeoll Lee, Youngjae Chung, S. M. HemayetJahan, Eui-JoonKil and Sukchan Lee. 2023. First Report of Tomato Leaf Curl Bangladesh Virus Associated with Leaf Yellowing Symptoms in Lablab purpureus in Bangladesh. Plant</p> View Link
47	<p>51. Kar M., Jahan S.M.H., Rahman M.A., Datta S.D. 2024. Molecular Identification and Eco-friendly Management of Rice Brown Planthoppers in Bangladesh. Heliyon, e35514, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35514.</p> View Link
48	<p>52. Islam, M. T., Khan, M. M. H., Jahan, S. M. H. 2025. Management of sucking pests of brinjal in homestead garden. Bangladesh Journal of Entomology. 33(1): 13-25.</p> View Link
49	<p>Hossain, I., Khan, M. M. H., Jahan, S. M. H., Ullah, M. H., Rahman, M. Z. 2018. Host preference, fecundity and longevity of whitefly <i>Bemisia tabaci</i> on brinjal and tomato. Bangladesh J. Entomol. (2018) 28(1), 23-30</p> View Link
50	<p>Nuruzzaman M., <strong>Rahman M. A.,</strong> Jahan S.M.H., Khan M. M. H., Jhan P.K., Lee K.-Y. 2018. First Molecular Identification of Tetranychus malaysiensis and Sancassania sp. in Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research,<strong> 3(1)</strong>:1–6</p> View Link
51	<p>55. Tabassum, M., Thuy. T.B. Vo., Bupi, N., Qureshi, A., Im, H-J., Jahan, S. M. H., Lee, K-Y., Kim, C-S., Lee, S. 2025. Eco-pathological validation of weed preferences as reservoirs for tomato yellow leaf curl virus and whitefly. Plant Dise</p> View Link

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Taxonomic identification, incidence and abundance of major insect pests in rice field at Patuakhali

Molecular Identification and eco-friendly management of rice brown planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) found in Patuakhali

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Development of Transgene-free Genome Editing Technologies for the Improvement of Dicot Crops

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