Overview
Background
Dr Md. Ali Akber is a researcher in agribusiness, rural development and economics whose work focuses on making agrifood systems more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive in the face of climate change, market transformation, and environmental pressure. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Queensland, he has built an interdisciplinary research profile spanning sustainable agriculture, food systems transformation, and spatial analysis, with a particular focus on smallholder production systems and value chain development in the Asia-Pacific region. His work covers climate-smart agriculture, sustainable rice and aquaculture systems, peri-urban food systems, and land-use change, with strong regional engagement across Australia and South and Southeast Asia. He has also contributed to the design and delivery of international capacity-building and professional development programs that support leadership, value chain development, and inclusive agrifood systems transformation.
Availability
- Dr Md. Ali Akber is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Environmental Science, Khulna University
- Masters (Research) of Natural Resource Management, Asian Institute of Technology Thailand
- Doctor of Philosophy of Agriculture, Land and Farm Management, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Agribusiness
Research on agribusiness systems, market linkages, and value chain development, with a focus on improving the performance, inclusiveness, and sustainability of agrifood sectors. This work examines how businesses, farmers, and institutions interact to create stronger market opportunities and more resilient rural economies.
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Rural Development
Research on rural development pathways that strengthen livelihoods, resilience, and inclusive growth in farming communities. This includes work on smallholder livelihoods, institutional engagement, and development challenges shaped by climate change, environmental pressures, and changing market conditions.
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Food Systems Transformation
Research on how food systems can be transformed to become more sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive. This work focuses on agrifood transitions, policy-relevant evidence, and practical strategies that improve food security, environmental outcomes, and the performance of food value chains.
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Smallholder Farming Systems
Research on smallholder farming systems, particularly in coastal and transitional environments, with attention to productivity, livelihoods, adaptation, and sustainability. This work explores how farming households respond to environmental and economic change and how stronger value chains can support more resilient production systems.
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Systems Thinking
Research and capacity-building that apply systems thinking to understand complexity in agrifood systems and rural development. This approach helps identify interconnections, trade-offs, and leverage points for improving policy, leadership, and decision-making in sustainable agriculture and food systems transformation.
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Priority practices for addressing non-economic loss and damages caused by cyclones in Bangladesh: case study of Koyra
Chiba, Yohei, Prabhakar, S.V.R.K., Islam, Md. Atikul and Akber, Md. Ali (2018). Priority practices for addressing non-economic loss and damages caused by cyclones in Bangladesh: case study of Koyra. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 9 (4/5), 333-347. doi: 10.1108/ijdrbe-11-2017-0061
2018
Journal Article
Storm protection service of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, Bangladesh
Akber, Md. Ali, Patwary, Muhammad Mainuddin, Islam, Md. Atikul and Rahman, Mohammad Rezaur (2018). Storm protection service of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, Bangladesh. Natural Hazards, 94 (1), 405-418. doi: 10.1007/s11069-018-3395-8
2018
Conference Publication
Shrimp farmers’ competence and training needs on climate change adaptation: a case study from southwest coastal Bangladesh
Ahsan, Md. Sabbir, Akber, Md. Ali, Islam, Md. Atikul, Rahman, Md. Munsur and Rahman, Mohammad Rezaur (2018). Shrimp farmers’ competence and training needs on climate change adaptation: a case study from southwest coastal Bangladesh. International Conference on Climate Change, Washington, DC USA, March 2017. Pitakotte, Sri Lanka: The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). doi: 10.17501/iccc.2017.1201
2018
Journal Article
Impact of land use change on ecosystem services of southwest coastal Bangladesh
Akber, Md. Ali, Khan, Md. Wahidur Rahman, Islam, Md. Atikul, Rahman, Md. Munsur and Rahman, Mohammad Rezaur (2018). Impact of land use change on ecosystem services of southwest coastal Bangladesh. Journal of Land Use Science, 13 (3), 238-250. doi: 10.1080/1747423x.2018.1529832
2018
Journal Article
Climate change adaptations of shrimp farmers: a case study from southwest coastal Bangladesh
Islam, Md. Atikul, Akber, Md. Ali, Ahmed, Munir, Rahman, Md. Munsur and Rahman, Mohammad Rezaur (2018). Climate change adaptations of shrimp farmers: a case study from southwest coastal Bangladesh. Climate and Development, 11 (6), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/17565529.2018.1442807
2018
Journal Article
Trace metals accumulation in soil irrigated with polluted water and assessment of human health risk from vegetable consumption in Bangladesh
Islam, Md. Atikul, Romić, Davor, Akber, Md. Ali and Romić, Marija (2018). Trace metals accumulation in soil irrigated with polluted water and assessment of human health risk from vegetable consumption in Bangladesh. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 40 (1), 59-85. doi: 10.1007/s10653-017-9907-8
2017
Journal Article
Water quality of small-scale desalination plants in southwest coastal Bangladesh
Islam, Md. Atikul, Akber, Md. Ali and Ghosh, Prosun Kumar (2017). Water quality of small-scale desalination plants in southwest coastal Bangladesh. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, 18 (5), ws2017222-1616. doi: 10.2166/ws.2017.222
2017
Journal Article
Monitoring bacterial contamination of piped water supply in rural coastal Bangladesh
Ahsan, Md. Sabbir, Akber, Md. Ali, Islam, Md. Atikul, Kabir, Md. Pervez and Hoque, Md. Ikramul (2017). Monitoring bacterial contamination of piped water supply in rural coastal Bangladesh. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 189 (11) 597. doi: 10.1007/s10661-017-6316-5
2017
Journal Article
Changes of shrimp farming in southwest coastal Bangladesh
Akber, Md. Ali, Islam, Md. Atikul, Ahmed, Munir, Rahman, Md. Munsur and Rahman, Mohammad Rezaur (2017). Changes of shrimp farming in southwest coastal Bangladesh. Aquaculture International, 25 (5), 1883-1899. doi: 10.1007/s10499-017-0159-5
2016
Journal Article
Bacteriological assessment of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) water in southwest coastal Bangladesh
Kabir, Md. Pervez, Islam, Md. Atikul, Akber, Md. Ali and Ahsan, Md. Sabbir (2016). Bacteriological assessment of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) water in southwest coastal Bangladesh. Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 6 (2), 231-241. doi: 10.2166/washdev.2016.171
2015
Journal Article
Effectiveness of solar disinfection (SODIS) in rural coastal Bangladesh
Atikul Islam, Md, Azad, Abul Kalam, Ali Akber, Md, Rahman, Masudur and Sadhu, Indrojit (2015). Effectiveness of solar disinfection (SODIS) in rural coastal Bangladesh. Journal of Water and Health, 13 (4), 1113-1122. doi: 10.2166/wh.2015.186
2015
Journal Article
Land use change and its effect on biodiversity in Chiang Rai province of Thailand
Akber, Md. Ali and Shrestha, Rajendra Prasad (2015). Land use change and its effect on biodiversity in Chiang Rai province of Thailand. Journal of Land Use Science, 10 (1), 108-128. doi: 10.1080/1747423X.2013.807315
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Md. Ali Akber is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Adoption dynamics and impact of cropping pattern diversification to mitigate the climate-vulnerabilities in coastal Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Julius Kotir, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Ensuring Halal Integrity in Indonesia: A Case Study on Halal Supply Chain Assurance in Micro and Small Enterprises
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz, Associate Professor Risti Permani
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the Capacity of Smallholder Farmers to Adopt Carbon-neutral Agriculture in Indonesia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz, Associate Professor Risti Permani
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Doctor Philosophy
GIS and remote sensing for improved weed management in direct seeded rice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jaquie Mitchell, Dr Jhoana Opena, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
A remote sensing approach to understanding agricultural prodcution dynamics in developing countries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiaomin Chen, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving the sustainability of rice value chain in Mekong Delta
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jaquie Mitchell, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The role of linkages between peri-urban agriculture and urban food systems in farmers' adoption of certified farming practices in the vegetable value chains in Hanoi, Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rajendra Adhikari, Professor Ammar Abdul Aziz
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