Biography

Environmental policy researcher working across food systems governance, development economics, and sustainability in the Global South.

Profile

Environmental policy researcher with a PhD from Wageningen University & Research (2025) and a strong academic foundation in Economics from the University of Dhaka. My research focuses on food systems governance, urban informal food safety, rural development, poverty, agricultural policy, development economics, resilience, and social inclusion, with particular emphasis on the Global South.

I have extensive experience designing and conducting mixed-methods research, leading impact evaluations, publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and supervising student research. Passionate about bridging research, policy, and practice, I am committed to creating meaningful learning experiences, mentoring students, and contributing to evidence-informed policies that promote sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems.

Academic Qualifications

2025

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Policy

Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands — Awarded with Fellowship

Thesis: From everyday practices to policy: Food safety concerns and strategies among the urban poor in retail environments in Bangladesh

2010

Master of Social Sciences (MSS) in Economics

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

CGPA 3.71 / 4.00

2009

Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS) in Economics

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh — Graduate Scholarship

CGPA 3.60 / 4.00

2004

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Bogura Cantonment Public School & College — Board Scholarship

GPA 4.60 / 5.00

2002

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Armed Police Battalion Public School & College — Board Scholarship

GPA 4.75 / 5.00

Languages

Bengali

Native

English

Fluent — academic and professional

Dutch

B2 — Nederlands als tweede taal II (2025)

French

DELF B1 (2014), A2 (2013), A1 (2012)

Hindi

Conversational

Achievements

2025

PhD dissertation accepted without revisions.

2023

Awarded the WASS Junior Grant for a research visit to City, University of London.

2018

Awarded PhD fellowship for the “Food Systems for Healthier Diets” global project (IITA and CGIAR), Wageningen University & Research.

2017

Incremental benefit for outstanding performance at IFPRI.

2014

Co-organised an international workshop at BRAC with over 200 participants.

Professional Service

Memberships

Full academic CV

Complete record of publications, teaching, training, and presentations.