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.