Research Publications & Academic Work

My research focuses on practical environmental challenges with direct implications for public health, policy, and sustainable development. Below is a comprehensive list of my published works, conference presentations, and thesis research, organized by research themes.

Air Quality Research

• The urban environment in South Asia: studying the ambient air quality in a mid-sized city in Bangladesh
  Hossain, M. M., Islam, M. T., Sikder, S. K., Hemstock, S. L., Islam, M. A., Faruquee, M. H., & Hossain, M. Z. (2025)
  Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Volume 7
  This study provides a comprehensive analysis of air pollution patterns in a rapidly urbanizing Bangladeshi city, examining seasonal variations and identifying key pollution sources with implications for urban planning and public health.
• Spatial Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of PM2.5 and PM10 in the Teigaon Industrial Area in Dhaka, Bangladesh
  Basak, S. B., Sojib, M. R. H., Hossain, M. M., Khan, M. A., Islam, M. M., Mollah, M. S., & Hasan, M. (2025)
  Journal of Agroforestry and Environment, Volume 18, Issue 1
  This research maps particulate matter concentrations in a major industrial area of Dhaka and assesses the associated health risks for the local population, providing critical data for industrial zone planning and pollution control measures.
• GIS-based Spatial Mapping of the Atmospheric Particulate Pollutant (PM_2.5 and PM₁₀) at Mymensingh City Corporation Areas of Bangladesh
  Hossain, M. M., Hassan, M. R., & Miah, M. A. (2023)
  Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, Volume 14, Issue 9
  My undergraduate research mapping pollution hotspots in Mymensingh using GIS technology to inform local air quality management strategies and identify areas requiring immediate regulatory attention.

Land Use & Remote Sensing

• Land Use Land Cover Transformation and Seasonal Variation in Land Surface Temperature with Environmental Implications in Gazipur Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh
  Sojib, M. R. H., Hossain, M. M., Khan, M. A., Baten, M. A., Khan, M. B., Tanzia, F. K. S., & Hasan, M. (2025)
  Urban Climate
  This study examines the relationship between land use changes and urban heat island effects using remote sensing data, providing insights into sustainable urban development and climate adaptation strategies.

Urban Environment & Green Infrastructure

• Green Infrastructure and Urban Air Quality: A Semi-Systematic Review of Multiscale Evidence, Methodologies, and Policy-Relevant Insights
  Idris, A. B., Hossain, M. M., Islam, M. A., Hossain, M. Z., & Islam, M. T. (2025)
  Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Volume 236, 993
  A comprehensive review analyzing the effectiveness of green infrastructure in mitigating urban air pollution across different scales, with methodological insights and policy recommendations for sustainable urban planning.
• An Analytical Perspective to Evaluate the Noise Level and Respective Spatial Noise Mapping Induced by Metro-Rail Movement in Dhaka City
  Adel, M. R., Basak, S. B., Hossain, M. M., & Talukder, P. (2024)
  International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 9, Issue 3
  This research employs spatial analysis techniques to map and evaluate noise pollution generated by metro-rail operations in Dhaka, contributing to urban transportation planning and noise regulation frameworks.

Climate Change & Sustainability

• Climate change impacts on shoreline migration and community livelihood resilience: Evidence from coastal Bangladesh
  Islam, M. T., Hossain, M. M., Ha-Mim, N. M., Hossain, M. Z., & Sikder, S. (2024)
  Frontiers in Sustainability, Volume 5
  An investigation into how climate-induced shoreline changes affect coastal communities in Bangladesh, with a focus on livelihood vulnerabilities and resilience-building strategies for sustainable adaptation.

Health & Occupational Safety

• Status Of Occupational Health and Safety Management System for Construction Industry in Mymensingh City of Bangladesh
  Miah, M. A., Hossain, M. M., & Talukder, P. (2024)
  Bangladesh Journal of Environmental Science, Volume 46
  This study assesses the implementation of occupational health and safety management systems in the construction sector, identifying gaps and recommending improvements for worker protection and regulatory compliance.

Conference Presentations

Spatio-temporal Changes in Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Seasonal Dynamics of Land Surface Temperature in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Presented by: Sojib, M. R. H., Hossain, M. M., Baten, M. A., Khan, M. B., Tasnim, A., & Khan, M. A.

1st International Conference on Agricultural Machinery and Bioresource Engineering (ICAMBE 2025)

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh | February 12-13, 2025

Thesis Research

Assessment of Indoor Air Quality and Associated Public Health Impact in Air-Conditioned and Non-Air-Conditioned Environments in Mymensingh City of Bangladesh

M.S. Thesis in Environmental Science | Bangladesh Agricultural University

This research investigates indoor air quality variations between different building environments and their implications for occupant health, contributing to building design guidelines and indoor air quality standards.

GIS-Based Spatial Mapping of Atmospheric Particulate Pollutants (PM_2.5 and PM₁₀) at Mymensingh City Corporation Areas of Bangladesh

B.Sc. Thesis in Environmental Science and Engineering | Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University

Undergraduate research applying GIS technology to map and analyze spatial patterns of particulate matter pollution, establishing baseline data for urban air quality management in Mymensingh.