Mahfujul Alam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Engineering (formerly Agro Product Processing Technology) under the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology at Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jashore-7408, Bangladesh. He began his academic career in this department as a Lecturer in August 2021.

Prior to joining JUST, he served as a Scientific Officer in the Postharvest Technology Division of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur-1701, Bangladesh, from January 2019 to July 2021. During his tenure at BARI, he gained substantial experience in postharvest management, processing, and preservation of agricultural produce, and was actively involved in the design and development of agro-based processing machinery, including the BARI fruits and vegetables low-cost small-scale waxing machine, BARI vacuum frying machine, and de-oiling machine.

He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Food Science and Technology from Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chittagong-4225, in 2016, and his Master of Science (M.S.) in Food Engineering from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh-2202, in 2018.

With strong academic and research interests in food processing, preservation, and product development, he aims to build a dynamic career in teaching and research, contributing to innovation and sustainability in the food engineering sector.