Office Address
Department of Horticulture, Room no. C-105
Personal Profile
Biography
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Horticulture, currently serving as Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh. With over 17 years of teaching and research experience, he has made significant contributions to postharvest biology, fruit quality management, and sustainable horticultural technologies. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China, where he was recognized as an “Excellent International Graduate” in 2020. He also holds an MS in Horticulture from Bangladesh Agricultural University and a B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.) from PSTU, both with outstanding academic performance. With more than 16 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Bose specializes in postharvest biology, fruit quality management, natural preservatives, ethylene regulation, cold chain management, and precision agriculture technologies. His research primarily focuses on the use of bioactive oligosaccharides and edible coatings to enhance the nutritional quality, safety, and shelf life of horticultural crops. He integrates molecular and biochemical techniques—including gene expression analysis and proteomics—with applied horticultural practices to develop sustainable postharvest solutions. Dr. Bose has published 46 research articles, including numerous papers in internationally recognized journals such as Food Chemistry and Postharvest Biology and Technology. He has supervised 20 MS students and actively contributes to the academic community as an editorial board member and reviewer for several national and international journals. Through his research, teaching, and mentorship, he is committed to advancing sustainable horticulture and ensuring food quality and nutritional security.
Research Interest
• Innovative packaging techniques • Ethylene management during fruit ripening and storage • Cold chain management during transportation • Nutritional quality management during postharvest • Natural preservatives for maintaining quality and shelf life • Food safety during postharvest • Precision agriculture technologiesQualifications
- PhD, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2020)
- Master of Science in Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University (2008)
- B. Sc.Ag. (Hons), Patuakhali Science and Technology University (2006)
- Higher Secondary Certificate, Government Brajomohan College, Barishal, Bangladesh (1999)
- Secondary School Certificate, Garuria Secondary School, Barishal, Bangladesh (1996)
Previous Positions
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2016-2020Associate Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
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2011-2016Assistant Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
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2009-2011Lecturer Patuakhali Science and Technology University
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2020-2025Professor Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Teaching overview
- HRT111Fundamentals of Horticulture
- HRT112Practicing Fundamentals of Horticulture
- HRT121Ornamental Horticulture (Theory)
- HRT 122Ornamental Horticulture (Practical)
- HRT311Spices, Medicinal and Plantation Crops (Theory)
- HRT312Spices, Medicinal and Plantation Crops (Practical)
- HRT411Vegetable Production (Theory)
- HRT412Vegetable Production (Practical)
- HRT421Fruit Production (Theory)
- HRT422Fruit Production (Practical)
- HRT6201Advanced Fruit Production (Postgraduate)
- HRT6102Postharvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables (Postgraduates)
- HRT6208Processing of Horticultural Crops
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goal
Publications
Journal (27)
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose, Habiba Zannat Meem, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, and Dr. Prianka Howlader
Chitosan oligosaccharides maintained postharvest quality and increased shelf life of mango
APA
Effect of Postharvest Treatments on Shelf Life and Physico-Chemical Properties of Mango cv. Amrapali
APA
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Harvard
Effect of Variety and Rootstock Age on the Success and Survivability of Epicotyl Grafting in Mango.
Harvard
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Grants
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A. Development and evaluation of biosafe edible coating effect to maintain postharvest quality of banana
RTC
(25/07/2024 → 25/06/2025)
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B. Evaluation of chitosan oligosaccharides treatment effect on postharvest quality of papaya
Science Ministry
(25/07/2024 → 25/06/2025)
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C. Evaluation of different polysaccharides based edible coating effect on the postharvest quality of minimally processed vegetables
Science Ministry
(25/07/2023 → 25/06/2024)
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D. Effect of Chitosan Based Edible Coating Enrich with Moringa Leaf Extract on the Storage Quality of Tomato
RTC
(25/07/2023 → 25/06/2024)
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E. Effect of different plant based edible coatings on the postharvest quality and shelf life of jujube
RTC
(25/07/2022 → 25/06/2023)
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G. Effect of Chitosan Based Edible Coating Enrich with Aloe Vera Gel on the Storage quality of Jujube
RTC
(26/07/2021 → 26/06/2022)
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F. Preservation of Nutritional Quality and Increase the Shelf Life of Banana by Using Chitosan Oligosaccharides.
University Grants Commission
(25/07/2021 → 25/06/2022)
Supervision
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Award
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2020
Excellent International Graduate of University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Excellent International Graduate
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2020
Third Prize Winner of “Extended Petroleum Excellent Doctoral Scholarship in 2020”, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian, China
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Extended Petroleum Excellent Doctoral Scholarship
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2016
CASTWAS president’s fellowship for pursuing PhD in University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose (Recipient), 2016
Prize: CASTWAS president’s Fellowship
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2008
Effects of different postharvest treatments on shelf life extension of papaya”.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Bose (Recipient), 2008
Prize: National Science and Information and Communication Technology Fellowship
| SL | Code | Title | File Uploaded Date | File Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRT111 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 2025-09-26 | |
| 2 | HRT112 | Practicing Fundamentals of Horticulture | 2025-09-26 | |
| 3 | HRT121 | Ornamental Horticulture (Theory) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 4 | HRT 122 | Ornamental Horticulture (Practical) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 5 | HRT311 | Spices, Medicinal and Plantation Crops (Theory) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 6 | HRT312 | Spices, Medicinal and Plantation Crops (Practical) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 7 | HRT411 | Vegetable Production (Theory) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 8 | HRT412 | Vegetable Production (Practical) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 9 | HRT421 | Fruit Production (Theory) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 10 | HRT422 | Fruit Production (Practical) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 11 | HRT6201 | Advanced Fruit Production (Postgraduate) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 12 | HRT6102 | Postharvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables (Postgraduates) | 2025-09-26 | |
| 13 | HRT6208 | Processing of Horticultural Crops | 2025-09-26 |