Faculty Profile

Farhana Bintay Hye

Lecturer

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801949824158
  • Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Biography

Farhana Bintay Hye is a dedicated academic and emerging environmental researcher currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh. She earned both her B.Sc. (2015) and M.Sc. (2017) degrees in Forestry from SUST, graduating with distinction (CGPAs of 3.70 and 3.97, respectively), and receiving multiple academic awards, including UGC Merit and University Merit Scholarships.
Her research interests converge on sustainable land use, soil restoration, and climate-resilient agriculture, with a particular focus on the application of biochar technologies to improve soil fertility, mitigate arsenic contamination, and enhance crop performance in tropical agroecosystems. Ms. Hye has led and contributed to numerous research projects as Principal and Co-Investigator, including collaborations with international faculty such as Dr. Nigel Gale from the University of Guelph. Her published works include peer-reviewed articles on the impact of biochar on Oryza sativa and soil nutrient dynamics, and a conservation-focused study on the endangered Black Soft-Shell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans).
In parallel to her academic pursuits, she has accrued over four years of field and technical experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), data systems, and program quality assurance across interdisciplinary development sectors—ranging from public health and nutrition to climate resilience and community livelihoods. Her tenure with Save the Children International and Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) highlights her proficiency in managing MIS platforms, conducting data quality assessments, designing digital survey tools (ODK/KoboCollect), and facilitating capacity-building initiatives for grassroots stakeholders.
Farhana is also a strong advocate for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. She has actively participated in regional conferences and workshops addressing ICT in development, species conservation, and geospatial technologies. Her academic engagements are complemented by her experience as a research assistant at the SUST Research Centre and her field internship with the Bangladesh Forest Department, where she gained hands-on exposure to forest management and afforestation programs.
Equipped with robust analytical skills, proficiency in GIS and statistical tools (R, SPSS, XLSTAT), and a demonstrated ability to integrate research with development practice, Farhana Bintay Hye stands out as a promising scholar committed to addressing ecological challenges and contributing to evidence-based policy and practice in environmental science.

Education

  • M.Sc. (Thesis) in Forestry from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • B.Sc. in Forestry from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Natural Resource Management: Exploring adaptive agricultural practices and forestry-based interventions to combat climate change and promote community resilience.
  • Sustainable Forestry and Agroforestry Systems: Focused on the integration of forestry practices that support ecological balance, biodiversity, and sustainable land use.
  • Geospatial Technologies and Data Analysis for Conservation Planning: Utilizing GIS and remote sensing in environmental research and policy development, with a focus on mapping and decision-support systems.
  • Ecological Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation: Engaged in species conservation efforts, particularly of endangered species like the Black Soft-Shell Turtle, and habitat restoration initiatives.
  • Biochar Applications in Soil Health and Environmental Remediation: Investigating the efficacy of biochar in enhancing soil fertility, crop productivity, and mitigating arsenic contamination in tropical soils.
  • Community-based Natural Resource Governance and Livelihoods: Assessing participatory models for resource management that integrate socio-economic empowerment and environmental stewardship.

Active Research Project

  • 1. Working as a Co-Investigator of a research project (2024-2025) entitled "Value Chain Analysis of Medicinal Plants in Bangladesh" funded by SUST Research Centre, SUST, Sylhet.

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Effect of biochar on seed germination, early growth of Oryza sativa L. and soil nutrients. Data Analyst. Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
  • 2. Conservation Status of Black Soft-Shell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) in Bangladesh. Research Assistant. Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
  • 3. Assessing Suitable Tree Species for Biochar Production and Their Performance in Enriching Soil Quality and Plant Growth of Oryza sativa L. and Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. Ex Benth. Principal Investigator. Feb 2018 - May 2019
  • 4. Habitat Preferences and Spatial Distributions of Wetland Tree Species at Tanguar Haor. Research Assistant. Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
  • 5. Roles of Biochar in Agricultural Performances in Arsenic Contaminated Tropical Soils. Principal Investigator. Dec 2016 - May 2017

External Affiliations

  • Member, Institution of Foresters Bangladesh
  • Member, Alumni Association, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet

Journal Publications

  • 1. Assessing Suitable Tree Species for Biochar Production and Their Performance in Enriching Soil Quality and Plant Growth of Oryza sativa L. and Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. Ex Benth. (2025)
  • 2. Effect of biochar on seed germination, early growth of Oryza sativa L. and soil nutrients. (2018)
  • 3. Conservation Status of Black Soft-Shell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) in Bangladesh. 2018, Journal of Wildlife Research 6(2): 12-16 (2018)

Teaching

  • Forest Based Industries and Community Development
  • Forest Engineering

Awards & Recognition

  • Research Grant, (2018), SUST Research Centre, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • Independent Research Grant, (2016), Nigel Gale, Director of Cultivation, Green Relief Inc. Special Graduate
  • Best Research Proposal Award, (2016), Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, SUST
  • UGC Merit Scholarship (2012-2015)
  • University Merit Scholarship (Total 9) during BSc (Hons.) (2012-2015)
  • Mokbul Trust Merit Scholarship during BSc (Hons.) (2012-2015)
  • Government of Bangladesh Merit Scholarship for Secondary School Certificate Examination (2010-2015)
  • Technical Seminar on Cost of the Diet study at Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka, at Suchana programme, Save the Children Internatrional.

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. Determinants of income distribution in value chain of selected medicinal plants of Natore district, Bangladesh

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