Md Nafiul Islam

Md Nafiul Islam

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M AgriLife Research specializing in AI, computer vision, and precision agriculture.

Publications

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Journal Articles

Spatial and Temporal Variability of Environmental Variables in Chinese Solar Greenhouses in the Summer Season

Published in Horticulturae, 2025

Study of spatial and temporal variability of environmental conditions in Chinese solar greenhouses during summer.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Reza, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Lee, K.-H., Jang, M.-K., & Chung, S.-O. (2025). "Spatial and Temporal Variability of Environmental Variables in Chinese Solar Greenhouses in the Summer Season." Horticulturae, 11(4), 421.
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Spatial, Temporal, and Vertical Variability of Ambient Environmental Conditions in Chinese Solar Greenhouses during Winter

Published in Applied Sciences, 2023

Analysis of winter environmental variability in Chinese solar greenhouse systems.

Recommended citation: Reza, M. N., Islam, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Kabir, M. S. N., Chowdhury, M., Gulandaz, M. A., Ali, M., Jang, M.-K., & Chung, S.-O. (2023). "Spatial, Temporal, and Vertical Variability of Ambient Environmental Conditions in Chinese Solar Greenhouses during Winter." Applied Sciences, 13(17), 9835.

Comparison of Heating Modules for Suspension-Type Multipoint Temperature Variability Management in Smart Greenhouses

Published in Smart Agricultural Technology, 2023

Comparison of heating modules for improving temperature uniformity in smart greenhouse systems.

Recommended citation: Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, M. N., Kabir, M. S. N., Gulandaz, M. A., Reza, M. N., Jang, S.-H., & Chung, S.-O. (2023). "Comparison of Heating Modules for Suspension-Type Multipoint Temperature Variability Management in Smart Greenhouses." Smart Agricultural Technology, 5, 100296.

Theoretical Transmission Analysis to Optimize Gearbox for a 2.6 kW Automatic Pepper Transplanter

Published in Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2022

Theoretical transmission analysis for gearbox optimization in automatic pepper transplanter design.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Kabir, M. S. N., Gulandaz, M. A., Reza, M. N., Jang, S.-H., Lee, D.-H., Woo, J.-K., & Chung, S.-O. (2022). "Theoretical Transmission Analysis to Optimize Gearbox for a 2.6 kW Automatic Pepper Transplanter." Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 53(4).

Theoretical Overturning Analysis of a 2.6-kW Two-Row Walking-Type Automatic Pepper Transplanter

Published in Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2022

Theoretical overturning analysis of a two-row walking-type automatic pepper transplanter.

Recommended citation: Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, M. N., Ali, M., Shafik, K., Kim, Y.-J., & Chung, S.-O. (2022). "Theoretical Overturning Analysis of a 2.6-kW Two-Row Walking-Type Automatic Pepper Transplanter." Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 47, 79-91.

Working Speed Analysis of the Gear-Driven Dibbling Mechanism of a 2.6 kW Walking-Type Automatic Pepper Transplanter

Published in Machines, 2021

Working-speed analysis of a gear-driven dibbling mechanism for pepper transplanter performance.

Recommended citation: Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, M. N., Chowdhury, M., Islam, S., Park, T., Kim, Y.-J., & Chung, S.-O. (2021). "Working Speed Analysis of the Gear-Driven Dibbling Mechanism of a 2.6 kW Walking-Type Automatic Pepper Transplanter." Machines, 9(1), 6.
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Kinematic Analysis of a Hopper-Type Dibbling Mechanism for a 2.6 kW Two-Row Pepper Transplanter

Published in Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2021

Kinematic analysis of a hopper-type dibbling mechanism for two-row pepper transplanting.

Recommended citation: Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, M. N., Ali, M., Kabir, M. S. N., Park, T., Kang, T.-G., Park, K.-S., & Chung, S.-O. (2021). "Kinematic Analysis of a Hopper-Type Dibbling Mechanism for a 2.6 kW Two-Row Pepper Transplanter." Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 35(6), 2605-2614.

Kinematic Analysis of a Gear-Driven Rotary Planting Mechanism for a Six-Row Self-Propelled Onion Transplanter

Published in Machines, 2021

Kinematic analysis of a rotary planting mechanism for self-propelled onion transplanting.

Recommended citation: Reza, M. N., Islam, M. N., Chowdhury, M., Ali, M., Islam, S., Kiraga, S., Lim, S.-J., Choi, I.-S., & Chung, S.-O. (2021). "Kinematic Analysis of a Gear-Driven Rotary Planting Mechanism for a Six-Row Self-Propelled Onion Transplanter." Machines, 9(9), 183.

Effects of Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Concentration on Growth and Glucosinolate Content of Kale Grown in a Plant Factory

Published in Foods, 2021

Study of controlled-environment factors affecting kale growth and glucosinolate content in a plant factory.

Recommended citation: Chowdhury, M., Kiraga, S., Islam, M. N., Ali, M., Reza, M. N., Lee, W.-H., & Chung, S.-O. (2021). "Effects of Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Concentration on Growth and Glucosinolate Content of Kale Grown in a Plant Factory." Foods, 10(7), 1524.

Artificial Neural Network Model in Predicting Yield of Mechanically Transplanted Rice from Transplanting Parameters in Bangladesh

Published in Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2021

Application of an artificial neural network model to rice yield prediction from transplanting parameters.

Recommended citation: Basir, M. S., Chowdhury, M., Islam, M. N., & Rabbani, M. A.-E. (2021). "Artificial Neural Network Model in Predicting Yield of Mechanically Transplanted Rice from Transplanting Parameters in Bangladesh." Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 5, 100186.

Theoretical Analysis of Bending Stresses to Design a Sprocket for Transportation Part of a Chinese Cabbage Collector

Published in Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2020

Theoretical analysis of bending stresses for sprocket design in cabbage collection machinery.

Recommended citation: Lee, Y.-S., Ali, M., Islam, M. N., Rasool, K., Jang, B.-E., Kabir, M. S. N., Kang, T.-K., & Chung, S.-O. (2020). "Theoretical Analysis of Bending Stresses to Design a Sprocket for Transportation Part of a Chinese Cabbage Collector." Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 45, 85-93.
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Performance Evaluation of a Suspension-Type Dehumidifier with a Heating Module for Smart Greenhouses

Published in Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2020

Performance evaluation of a suspension-type dehumidifier and heating module for smart greenhouse applications.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Ali, M., Jang, B.-E., Chowdhury, M., Kabir, M. S. N., Jang, S.-H., & Chung, S.-O. (2020). "Performance Evaluation of a Suspension-Type Dehumidifier with a Heating Module for Smart Greenhouses." Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 45, 155-156.
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Analysis of Overturning and Vibration during Field Operation of a Tractor-Mounted 4-Row Radish Collector toward Ensuring User Safety

Published in Machines, 2020

Safety-oriented analysis of overturning and vibration during radish collector field operation.

Recommended citation: Chowdhury, M., Islam, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, S., Lee, D.-H., Kim, D.-G., Jun, H.-J., & Chung, S.-O. (2020). "Analysis of Overturning and Vibration during Field Operation of a Tractor-Mounted 4-Row Radish Collector toward Ensuring User Safety." Machines, 8(4), 77.
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Performance Evaluation of Trenchless Subsurface Drainage Piping Machine

Published in Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2019

Performance evaluation of a trenchless subsurface drainage piping machine.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Kabir, M. S. N., Jung, K.-Y., Mun, D.-H., & Chung, S.-O. (2019). "Performance Evaluation of Trenchless Subsurface Drainage Piping Machine." Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 44, 218-225.
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Monitoring the Operating Status of an Automatic Harmful Fly Collector for Smart Greenhouses

Published in Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 2019

Monitoring and status analysis of an automatic harmful fly collector for smart greenhouse environments.

Recommended citation: Iqbal, M. Z., Islam, M. N., Jang, B.-E., Ali, M., Kabir, M. S. N., Lee, D.-H., Na, K.-D., Park, S.-B., & Chung, S.-O. (2019). "Monitoring the Operating Status of an Automatic Harmful Fly Collector for Smart Greenhouses." Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 44, 258-268.
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Conference Papers

Automatic Body Condition Score Classification System for Individual Beef Cattle Using Computer Vision

Published in 16th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, 2024

Conference presentation on automated body condition score classification for individual beef cattle using computer vision.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Yoder, J., & Gan, H. (2024). "Automatic Body Condition Score Classification System for Individual Beef Cattle Using Computer Vision." 16th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, Manhattan, Kansas, USA, July 21-24, 2024. Outstanding Graduate Student Award.

Analysis of Breathing Patterns of Beef Cattle during Drinking Using Deep Learning and Video Motion Magnification Algorithm

Published in 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, 2023

Conference presentation on deep learning and video motion magnification for analysis of cattle breathing during drinking.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Yoder, J., Nasiri, A., & Gan, H. (2023). "Analysis of Breathing Patterns of Beef Cattle during Drinking Using Deep Learning and Video Motion Magnification Algorithm." 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, July 9-12, 2023.

Analysis of Drinking Patterns of Beef Cattle Using Computer Vision

Published in 2nd U.S. Precision Livestock Farming Conference, 2023

Conference presentation on computer vision-based analysis of beef cattle drinking patterns.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Yoder, J., Nasiri, A., & Gan, H. (2023). "Analysis of Drinking Patterns of Beef Cattle Using Computer Vision." 2nd U.S. Precision Livestock Farming Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, May 21-24, 2023.

Analysis of Breathing Patterns of Beef Cattle Using Computer Vision

Published in 2022 ASABE Annual International Meeting, 2022

Conference presentation on computer vision methods for analyzing breathing patterns in beef cattle.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Yoder, J., Nasiri, A., & Gan, H. (2022). "Analysis of Breathing Patterns of Beef Cattle Using Computer Vision." 2022 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Houston, Texas, USA, July 17-20, 2022.

Performance Evaluation of a Dehumidifier with a Heating Module for Smart Greenhouses

Published in 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Precision Agriculture, 2019

Conference presentation on greenhouse environmental control using a dehumidifier with heating module.

Recommended citation: Islam, M. N., Iqbal, M. Z., Rasool, K., Swe, K. M., Kabir, M. S. N., Kim, H.-T., Park, T.-S., & Chung, S.-O. (2019). "Performance Evaluation of a Dehumidifier with a Heating Module for Smart Greenhouses." 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Precision Agriculture, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, October 14-17, 2019.