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بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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"ক্ষণজীবী আয়ু নিয়ে এসেছিনু ভবে,

কিসে তব অহং এ ক্ষণ ধরা তলে ?

সকলই মানব হেতা স্রষ্টার সৃষ্টি,

মিশে যাবে এক দিন হবে কাদা মাটি !

মঙ্গল কর্ম যত রবে অম্লান,

এসো তবে ব্রত হোক কর্ম সুমহান।"

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Dr. Md Ekram Hossain is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse range of experiences in academia, research, and consulting. With expertise in environmental economics, sustainable development and management, climate change and circular economy. Dr. Hossain has made significant contributions to various organizations and institutions across multiple countries.

Currently serving as a Consultant at the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dr. Hossain has been involved in a leading research project, providing expert guidance, and contributing to policy development. This experience has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the intersection between environmental issues, policy frameworks, and sustainable business practices.

Prior to his consulting role, Dr. Hossain held the position of Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Faculty (Assistant Professor) at Hohai University, China, from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities, delivering courses on topics related to business, economics and management. In this role, he actively contributed to the research agenda of the Business School, publishing scholarly articles and conducting research on industrial economics, sustainable development, climate change and environmental issues, etc. Dr. Hossain's dedication to student learning and engagement resulted in a highly stimulating and supportive academic environment. His expertise in economic analysis significantly enriched his scholarly contributions to the university.

Moreover, Dr. Md Ekram Hossain also showed his dynamic professionalism with a rich background in innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic leadership. As the Coordinator (International) at Hohai University's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, he excelled in fostering global partnerships and driving strategic initiatives. His role as the Co-Founder and Chief of Strategy and Innovation at ResearchX showcased his visionary approach to organizational growth and impactful project management. Furthermore, as the Coordinator of the Hohai Research Forum, he demonstrated strong coordination and event management skills while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to promote academic excellence. Moreover, during his Ph.D. period, he also performed as a team member of a collaborative research project with Columbia University in NY, USA and visited the Water Center of Columbia University and the Growth Lab of Harvard Kennedy School of Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, USA during 2014-2015 sessions.

Furthermore, Dr. Md Ekram Hossain has an extensive background in supporting international students, particularly through the Hohai University International Student's Forum, a Facebook platform with 4.5K members. Since 2012, he has assisted students from different countries with valuable guidance on admissions and career opportunities in China and beyond. This involvement demonstrates his commitment to fostering international academic exchange and helping students navigate the challenges of studying abroad. His ongoing efforts have likely contributed to the educational and professional advancement of numerous students within and beyond China.

Dr. Md Ekram Hossain's multifaceted background, encompassing academic, research, and consulting roles, reflects his deep commitment to addressing environmental challenges through sustainable development practices. His international experiences, particularly in China, the United States and Bangladesh have provided him with a global perspective and the ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts.

With his strong research acumen, extensive teaching experience, and dedication to environmental sustainability, Dr. Hossain continues to be at the forefront of driving positive change and contributing to the academic community. His expertise and passion make him a valuable asset to any organization or institution striving to advance sustainable development goals and environmental stewardship.

He is an elated alumnus of the China Postdoctoral Association (CPA) and China Scholarship Council (CSC), having earned his Postgraduate studies with a prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship and pursuing his Ph.D. with full funding from Hohai University.

Since 2010, Dr. Ekram has been engaged in multidisciplinary research and to date he has published more than 30+ publications in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings. Moreover, he has attended 20+ international conferences, 20+ professional training and workshops, 20+ international seminars and 10+ faculty development training and seminars arranged by prestigious institutions in the world e.g. Peking University, Beijing, China; Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China; Hohai University, Nanjing, China; Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai, China; Columbia University, NY, USA; MIT Sloan School of Management, MA, USA; Harvard University, MA, USA, University of South Florida, FL, USA, Purdue University, Indiana, USA; Rajagiri Business College, Kochi, India, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV), India; Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo, Japan; Daffodil International University, National Young Academy of Bangladesh (NYAB), Dhaka, Bangladesh, and many more. His research areas include international trade, climate change and development, sustainable development issues in business and management, regional integration, industry competitiveness analysis, strategic management, issues of emerging and developing economies, etc.

To be mentioned, in September 2015 he was invited by the UNSDSN (United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network) as a young researcher of SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) where the world leaders, key officials and stakeholders of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development e.g. Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs of Columbia University; Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations; Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, the Special Adviser to UN Secretary-General; Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO; Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia; Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Peter Bakker, President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and many more world leaders presented their researches and speeches in the eve of 2030 SDG implementation. At that time his research article was published in the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) Moreover, in November 2015 Dr. Ekram also attended a week-long training program in the United Nations Headquarters arranged by the WFUNA (World Federation of Model United Nations).

During his academic life, Dr. Ekram Hossain was awarded several awards, scholarships, and recognition for his excellent performances in academic achievements, social, volunteer and cultural activities.

Moreover, Teaching and Researches of Dr. Md Ekram Hossain influenced by Professor Huang Dechun, Hohai University, China, whose specialty lies in international trade and investment; Professor Sgeng Lu, University of Delaware, USA, whose specialty lies in textile and apparel industry; Professor Pankaj Chandra, Ahmedabad University, India, whose specialty lies in Textile and Apparel Industry and Supply Chain Management; Professor Elena E Karpova, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA, whose specialty lies in Textile and Apparel Industry and Competitiveness; Professor Paul Robin Krugman, Princeton University, USA, who is a Nobel Laureate in 2008 and his specialty lies in Comparative Advantage in International Trade; Professor Jeffrey D Sachs, Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University, USA, who is a globally leading professor in Sustainable Development; Professor Upmanu Lall, Columbia Water Center, Columbia University, USA and his specialty lies in Water and Climate Change; Professor Ricardo Hausmann, Growth Lab, Harvard Canedy School, USA and his specialty lies in Economic Growth and Global Development; Professor Michael Eugene Porter, Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School, USA, who is famus in globally for his theory on Competitive Strategy; Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore (NUS) who is a renowned diplomat, speaker and author on international relations; Professor William Spady, who is called the Father of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Andrew W K Farlow, University of Oxford, UK, whose specialty lies on international economics.

Dr. Ekram Hossain's interest lies in learning new things and sharing knowledge with young minds. He used to teach the following courses for International Postgraduate Students at the Business School of Hohai University;

2015SX10 International Trade
2017SX08 Supply Chain Management
2017SX33 Research Methods
2017SX39 Development Economics
2017SX42 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2017SX49 Strategic Management
2017SX27 Conflict Management
2017SX46 Organizational Behavior

Moreover, his interest and competencies in research lie in contemporary issues in the following areas;

Sustainable Development Issues in Business and Management
Climate Change and Development Issues
International Trade and Supply Chain
Circular Economy
Entrepreneurship Economics
Competitiveness and Competitive Strategy
Issues on Emerging and Developing Economies

Dr. Ekram Hossain is enriched with innovative and high-quality teaching experience, devoted to education and learning through Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Moreover, he has extensive research experience and a high level of proficiency in quantitative data analysis skills (EViews, STATA, and Origin) and computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs, eLearning, web design, content management systems (CMS), etc. Till 2021, Dr. Ekram Hossain has co-guided more than 25 MS and Ph.D. students in their thesis research. He provides regular training on research methods and the application of data analysis tools to the research degree students.

He also possesses excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills developed through teaching and research engagement with leading universities globally.

People around him remark that Dr. Ekram is a hardworking, humble, proactive, innovative, very positive and visionary person. In the era of the globalized world, he keeps and practices the ethics of a global citizen and he would like to learn and work up to the last breath of his life to serve humanity.