Golam Rasul | Rural management | Most Cited Paper Award

Golam Rasul | Rural management | Most Cited Paper Award

Golam Rasul International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

With a Ph.D. obtained in 2003 from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand, I achieved a perfect CGPA of 4.0/4.0 in coursework. Currently serving as Professor and Chair in the Department of Economics at IUBAT since April 2022, I bring a wealth of experience. Previously, from 2018 to 2021, I held the position of Chief Economist at ICIMOD in Kathmandu, Nepal. My career reflects a dedication to regional and rural development and a commitment to academic and leadership roles.

🎓Education:

Having earned his Ph.D. in 2003 from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand with a perfect CGPA of 4.0/4.0 in coursework, he has showcased an exceptional academic journey. This trajectory includes an M.Sc. in 1999, also from the Asian Institute of Technology, achieving a CGPA of 3.9/4.0 and earning an Excellent grade for his thesis in Regional and Rural Development. Furthermore, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma on Trade Policy from GATT, Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on International Trade Policies. His academic achievements extend back to his M.Sc. in Economics from Jahangirnagar University in 1983 and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics in 1981, with a major in Economics and minors in Political Science and Geography, both from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. This rich educational background underscores his expertise in regional and rural development, international trade policies, and economics.

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Experience:

With a wealth of over 25 years of research experience, he has dedicated his expertise to various domains, including economics, trade and commerce, regional economic integration, transboundary water management, regional environmental management, and sustainable development across diverse Asian countries. His leadership is evident in successfully managing numerous multidisciplinary and multi-country research projects in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. In these roles, he collaborated closely with government agencies, international and regional research institutions, think tanks, and donor agencies, showcasing his commitment to impactful research and fostering collaboration for sustainable development.

Publications:

  1. High mountain areas Cited By : 692, Published By : 2019
  2. The nexus approach to water–energy–food security: an option for adaptation to climate change Cited By : 632, Published By : 2016
  3. The Hindu Kush Himalaya assessment: mountains, climate change, sustainability and people Cited By : 564, Published By : 2019
  4. Food, water, and energy security in South Asia: A nexus perspective from the Hindu Kush Himalayan region☆ Cited By : 557, Published By : 2014
  5. Managing the food, water, and energy nexus for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in South Asia Cited By : 466, Published By : 2016
  6. Sustainability of ecological and conventional agricultural systems in Bangladesh: an assessment based on environmental, economic and social perspectives Cited By : 464, Published By : 2004
  7. Shifting cultivation in the mountains of South and Southeast Asia: regional patterns and factors influencing the change Cited By : 252, Published By : 2003
  8. Sustainability analysis of ecological and conventional agricultural systems in Bangladesh Cited By : 209, Published By : 2003
  9. Determinants of land-use changes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh Cited By : 165, Published By : 2004
  10. Socio-Economic Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic in South Asia: Emerging Risks and Growing Challenges Cited By : 160, Published By : 2021
  11. The economic value of wetland ecosystem services: Evidence from the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Nepal Cited By : 155, Published By : 2015
  12. Household food security in the face of climate change in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region Cited By : 143, Published By : 2016