BAU Bangladesh Agricultural University

Laila Arafat
Sathi

MSc in Agricultural Chemistry

Research focused on environmental stress, heavy metal contamination, and plant physiological responses. Bridging molecular biology with sustainable agriculture to improve crop resilience and food safety.

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Publications
3.94
MS CGPA
NST
Fellowship
Laila Arafat Sathi
Focus Areas

Research Interests

Plant science, environmental chemistry, and agricultural sustainability

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Plant Development

Molecular and genetic regulation of plant growth, architecture, and developmental patterning.

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Stress Responses

Plant physiological and molecular responses to abiotic stress and tolerance mechanisms.

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Biogeochemistry

Heavy metal contamination in soil and water and effects on plant health.

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Soil-Plant Interactions

Nutrient dynamics and plant-soil feedback under environmental stress.

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Crop Improvement

Biochemical and genetic approaches to enhance stress tolerance and yield quality.

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Water Quality

Groundwater quality evaluation through ionic analysis and health indices.

Scholarly Output

Publications

Peer-reviewed research in agricultural chemistry and environmental science

● Published · 2025
Effect of Pre- and Postharvest Chitosan and Calcium Applications on the Yield and Major Biochemical Qualities of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
Sathi, L. A., Hossen, M. Z., Nayeem, S. M. M. R., Quadir, Q. F., Sharmin, S., Das, P., Moury, T. J., Das, R. C., & Rashid, M. H. O.
Agrochemicals, 4(3), 13 — MDPI
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◌ Under Review · 2026
Assessing Groundwater Quality for Irrigation in Gazipur, Bangladesh: Insights from Ionic Constituents and Water Quality Indices
Sathi, Laila Arafat
Environmental Advances — Elsevier
◌ Under Review · 2026
Human Health Implications of Major Nutrients and Trace Elements in Marine-Dried Fishes Collected from Renowned Marketplaces of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Sathi, Laila Arafat
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals — Elsevier
Recognition

Awards

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National Science & Technology Fellowship

2024 · Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

Awarded for academic excellence and research on environmental contamination in agricultural systems.

Academic Path

Education & Experience

May 2024 — Present

Research Assistant

BAUPNEC Laboratory, Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry, BAU

Soil, water, and plant analysis using AAS; biochemical evaluation; experimental design and data interpretation.

2024 — 2025

M.Sc. in Agricultural Chemistry

BAUBangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
CGPA: 3.94 / 4.00
2019 — 2024

B.Sc. in Agriculture

BAUBangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
CGPA: 3.63 / 4.00
Professional Development

Training & Workshops

Sep 2023

Nuclear Chemistry in Agricultural Development

Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA)

Jun 2023

Insect Ecology & Pest Management

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)

May 2023

Extension Field Trip

Dept. of Agricultural Extension Education, BAU

Beyond Academics

Extra-Curricular

BNCC Cadet

BAU Platoon — Leadership and discipline training through Bangladesh National Cadet Corps.

COMPASS Nattya Shampraday

Co-Publicity & Publication Editor — University theatre organization.

Expertise

Skills & Tools

Laboratory & Analytical

AAS SpectroscopySoil AnalysisWater Quality TestingPlant Tissue AnalysisBiochemical AssaysHeavy Metal DetectionSpectrophotometry

Data & Computing

R ProgrammingSPSS StatisticsPythonStatistical ModelingData VisualizationExperimental Design

Research Domains

Plant PhysiologyGeneticsBiogeochemistryAbiotic StressFood SafetyEnvironmental Chem.
Get in Touch

Contact

Open to research collaborations, academic discussions, and graduate opportunities

Phone
+880 1914 820 979
Affiliation
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
Academic References

References

ZH

Dr. Zakir Hossen

Professor
Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry, BAU
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Dr. Quazi Forhad Quadir

Professor
Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry, BAU
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Phalguni Das

Lecturer
Dept. of Agricultural Chemistry, BAU