AIS is proud to announce that Dr. Md. Shakhaoat HOSSAIN, PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM, Class of 2021) and current Head of Air Quality, Climate Change and Health-ACH Lab, was appointed as the Chairman of the Public Health and Informatics Department at Jahangirnagar University, one of Bangladesh's top universities for environmental research.

As the Chairman and Associate Professor, Dr. Hossain leads the department's comprehensive academic portfolio that includes undergraduate programs, post-graduate programs, and the Weekend Masters in Public Health (W-MPH) program. His leadership focuses on addressing critical public health challenges in developing nations while fostering evidence-based research and innovative solutions. He is dedicated to developing the next generation of public health professionals through rigorous academic training and research opportunities.

Dr. Hossain's appointment adds to the growing network of ESPM graduates advancing environmental health across South Asia. His leadership demonstrates how ESPM's comprehensive training in environmental science cultivates leaders in public health and environmental studies worldwide.