Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture, Department of Plant Pathology Dr. Mahmud’s research program focuses on developing and applying computer vision, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and robotics technologies to detect, identify, monitor, and manage plant diseases and biotic stresses in the field and controlled environment conditions. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the development of smartphone applications, cloud and edge computing technologies, early disease prediction models, and intelligent/robotic systems using different sensors, computer programs, and electronics for disease and pest management. The overall goal of his research program is to develop and apply cutting-edge technologies to improve and enhance the production capacity, profitability, and sustainability of diverse cropping systems. Education: Ph.D., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania M.S., Agriculture (Engineering), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada B.S., Agricultural Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
