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.

• •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.