Ahsan Habib
Lawrenceville
Summary
Visionary Plant Scientist and R&D Leader with over 25 years of proven success in driving innovation and performance in plant and crop systems. Expert in biostimulants, biologicals, microbial inoculants, and nutrient solutions. Adept at managing multidisciplinary R&D teams, securing IP, developing new products, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to accelerate product development from lab to market. Demonstrated expertise in plant physiology, abiotic stress tolerance, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Input Specialist & Team Lead
Kannar Earth Science
06.2021 - Current
- Spearhead R&D initiatives for novel biological and biostimulant products for seed, in-furrow, and foliar applications
- Design and execute multi-location field trials; analyze and present results to stakeholders
- Lead patent filings (4 provisional patents submitted in 2022); contribute to product registration and grant writing
- Collaborate with university researchers, private growers, and ag-industry partners
- Represent R&D on the company's leadership team
Biostimulant Product Development Consultant
ALX1 Agro LLC
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed biostimulant product (“Wonder Crop”) targeting wheat and other high-value crops
- Guided product portfolio expansion, investor pitches, and OMRI registration
- Designed organic seed and foliar treatments for broad-acre and specialty crops
Senior/Senior Staff Scientist
Novozymes Biologicals Inc.
03.2008 - 08.2019
- Spearheaded R&D initiatives for bioactive compounds and microbial seed treatments.
- Developed mechanism-of-action assays for LCOs, isoflavonoids, enzymes, and COs.
- Managed scientific teams and authored patents in collaboration with R&D Director.
Research Scientist
Agribiotics Inc.
06.2004 - 02.2008
- Conducted research on legumes and cereals utilizing microbial consortia and signal molecules.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported regulatory efforts through extensive documentation and analysis.
- Performed mode of action studies in-planta to assess effectiveness of treatments.
Education
Postdoc -
NSERC (Nat Sci & Eng Research Council) Canada
Ph.D. - Plant Science
McGill University
Montreal, CanadaM.Sc. - Plant Science
McGill University
Montreal, CanadaM.Sc. - Plant Science
Dhaka University
BangladeshB.Sc. - Botany
Dhaka University
BangladeshSkills
- Biostimulant formulation and product development
- Plant-microbe interactions and stress tolerance
- Controlled environment and field research
- Patent writing and regulatory compliance
- Grant and proposal writing
- Strategic R&D leadership
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- JMP statistical software
- Photoshop graphic design
- Internet research tools
- Scientific software applications
- AI-driven data analytics tools
Certification
- Project Management (MERCK & Novozymes)
- Internal Auditing – American Society of Quality (ASQ)
Voluntary Engagement
- STEM outreach in Roanoke County schools (K–12)
- Habitat for Humanity volunteer
Awards And Grants
- Industrial Research Fellowship (NSERC, Canada)
- Postgraduate and Travel Awards, McGill University
- Bongobandhu Research Fellowship, Bangladesh
Timeline
Agricultural Input Specialist & Team Lead
Kannar Earth Science
06.2021 - Current
Biostimulant Product Development Consultant
ALX1 Agro LLC
09.2019 - 05.2021
Senior/Senior Staff Scientist
Novozymes Biologicals Inc.
03.2008 - 08.2019
Research Scientist
Agribiotics Inc.
06.2004 - 02.2008
Postdoc -
NSERC (Nat Sci & Eng Research Council) Canada
Ph.D. - Plant Science
McGill University
M.Sc. - Plant Science
McGill University
M.Sc. - Plant Science
Dhaka University
B.Sc. - Botany
Dhaka University
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