Education
Dr. Md Saidul Islam holds a Ph.D. in Sociology with a specialization in Environment and Development from York University, Canada. He also earned a Master's degree in Sociology from the same institution. His foundational academic training began at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology, with a concentration in Islamic Revealed Knowledge.
His interdisciplinary academic journey, spanning Islamic and Western institutions, has equipped him with a unique perspective on global development, sustainability, and environmental sociology. This educational foundation informs his research into the intersections of ecological justice, industrial food systems, globalization, and religion.
Experience
- •Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2016–Present)
- •Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2009–2016)
- •Visiting Scholar, Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2018)
- •Visiting Research Associate, University of Nottingham, Malaysia (2018)
- •Visiting Professor, Nankai University, China (2016)
- •Assistant Professor, College of William & Mary, USA (2008–2009)
- •University Lecturer, York University, Canada (2007–2008)
Dr. Md Saidul Islam's teaching and research career spans multiple countries and institutions, reflecting his commitment to cross-cultural and interdisciplinary scholarship in sociology, development, and environmental studies.
Professional Qualifications/Memberships
Research Awards & Honors
2024
Recipient, Distinguished Scholar Award
School of Social Sciences & Office of the Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
2024
Recipient, 15 Years Long Service Award
Nanyang Technological University (NTU); awarded by Professor Ho Teck Hua (President)
2019
Recipient, 10 Years Long Service Award
NTU; awarded by Professor Subra Suresh (President)
2018
Recipient, MIT Visiting Scholar Award
Abdul Latif Jameel Water & Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS), MIT
2017
Recipient, Outstanding Scientist Award (Publication Excellence)
i-Proclaim Annual Research Award, Malaysia
2017
Recipient, UN Day Award
United Nations Association of Singapore (UNAS)
2017
Recipient, Ministry of Education (MOE) Certificate & Token of Appreciation
Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme (HSSRP) Symposium
2017
Nominated, Canada 150 Research Chair in Food and Global Environmental Sustainability
(Nominated by Lakehead University, Canada)
2016
Recipient, Teaching Appointment (Summer School)
Nankai University, China
2015
Recipient, Early Investigator Award / Prix jeune chercheur
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
2015
Nominated, Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, Taiwan
2015
Nominated, Nanyang Research Award, NTU
2014
Nominated, Allan Schnaiberg Outstanding Publication Award
American Sociological Association
2013
Recipient, Awards to Scholarly Publication Program (ASPP), Canada
2013
Nominated, Canada Research Chair in Leadership for Sustainability and Social Change
(Nominated by St. Francis Xavier University, Canada)