Muhammad Muinul Islam is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, and Medical Epidemiology at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine. He earned his M.S. in Public Administration from Georgia State University as a Fulbright scholar in 2012 and his Ph.D. in Public Affairs from Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at MU in 2020. Dr. Islam’s research focuses on exploring the intersection of institutions and climate change, as well as the impact of climate change on population health outcomes. His work employs quasi-experimental designs, machine learning, natural language processing, and large language models to address pressing issues in governance and public policy.

Dr. Islam’s recent contributions include research on the democratic advantages in climate change mitigation, the role of partisan alignments in climate policy, and advancing healthcare sustainability through decision support systems. His publications and ongoing projects are positioned to make significant contributions to the fields of public administration, governance, and health informatics. In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Islam actively mentors graduate students and serves in leadership roles within professional organizations, including the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA). Outside his professional commitments, he enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring advancements in lunar and Martian missions while spending time with his family.