Assistant Professor | Khulna University Of Engineering & Technology | Bangladesh
Dr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Disaster Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh, renowned for his interdisciplinary research in protected area management, disaster management policy, eco-tourism, and biodiversity conservation. With over 20 publications and 88 citations (h-index 5, i10-index 3), his work integrates geospatial technologies, ecosystem assessment, and sustainability science to address complex environmental and socio-economic challenges. Dr. Hossain’s influential studies, such as the SWOT analysis of forest protected area-based sustainable tourism development and Ecosystem Services of the Sundarbans, contribute significantly to the understanding of sustainable resource utilization and conservation planning in vulnerable regions. His research extends to flood susceptibility mapping, land-use change detection, water quality assessment, and livelihood adaptation in disaster-prone areas, offering actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Collaborating with international scholars including Dr. Shinya Numata and Dr. Bishnu Prasad Khanal from Tokyo Metropolitan University, he has advanced cross-border environmental and conservation dialogues. His recent works emphasize remote sensing and GIS applications for natural resource management and disaster resilience, underscoring his commitment to science-based environmental governance. Through his scholarly endeavors, Dr. Hossain has made enduring contributions to sustainable development, ecosystem restoration, and disaster risk reduction, reinforcing his standing as a distinguished researcher and educator dedicated to fostering environmental resilience and sustainable futures in Bangladesh and beyond.
Featured Publications
1. Hossain, M. I., & Khanal, B. P. (2020). SWOT analysis of forest protected area based sustainable tourism development: A case study in the Lawachara National Park, Bangladesh. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Education, 10, 71–89.
Cited by: 28
2. Hossain, M. I., Nabi, M. R., Ansari, M. N. A., Latif, A., Mahmud, M., & Islam, M. S. (2016). Ecosystem services of the world’s largest mangrove forest Sundarban in Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, 27(1), 9.
Cited by: 16
3. Nabi, M. R., Rashid, M. S., & Hossain, M. I. (2016). Historical bankline shifting since 1760s: A GIS and remote sensing based case study of Meghna river plate of Rennell’s atlas. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6(12), 473–483.
Cited by: 14
4. Das, O. C., Alam, M. J., Hossain, M. I., Hoque, M. M., & Barua, S. (2021). Factors determining the smallholder milk producers’ participation in contractual agreements: The case of North-West Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, 8(3), 164–179.
Cited by: 8
5. Hossain, M. I., Ansari, M. N. A., & Saika, U. (2017). Lake base urban recreation in Dhaka metropolitan area: Hatirjheel Lake as a potential case. International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah, 5(12), 266–274.
Cited by: 6
Dr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain’s research advances sustainable environmental management through innovative applications of GIS, remote sensing, and policy analysis. His work strengthens biodiversity conservation, disaster resilience, and eco-tourism planning, promoting sustainable development and climate adaptation in vulnerable regions.