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Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
Peer Reviewed Publications (Journals)
Research Grants
Community and Stakeholder Engagements
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Azmal Hossan

Azmal Hossan

Fort Collins ,CO

Summary

Dynamic public health professional with extensive expertise in socio-economic, health, and geospatial data management, complemented by robust project management skills. Proven track record in developing interdisciplinary research proposals and securing funding, demonstrating a strong ability to drive impactful initiatives. Hands-on experience in data wrangling and report writing enhances strategic planning and innovative problem-solving capabilities, fostering collaboration and optimizing project outcomes. A steadfast commitment to advancing actionable public health policies is evident through effective stakeholder engagement and proactive knowledge dissemination efforts.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Collaboratory Research Group on Climate Change and Biodiversity, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, Colorado State University
01.2026 - Current
  • Developed an interdisciplinary funded research proposal on synergies and trade-offs between climate change and biodiversity in the agricultural system.
  • Conducted a literature search using key terms from the Web of Science,
  • Reviewed 640 peer-reviewed articles, and managed and analyzed data extracted from the review to identify the themes and patterns.
  • Organized and facilitated regular research meetings with the core and full research team.

Student Intern

Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed an Annotated Bibliography on the current state of climate change and water challenges in Indigenous reservations in the Missouri River Basin in specific.
  • Interviewed 28 Indigenous water resource managers.
  • Analyzed collected data using NVivo, a qualitative data analysis tool, and produced a report.
  • Contributed to the community-engaged Drought Adaptation Plans for Indigenous Nations and funded research proposals on Indigenous climate change adaptation.

Graduate Teaching Instructor

Department of Sociology, Colorado State University
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented curriculum with equity-centered pedagogy.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Mentored students in research methodologies, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.

Scientific Advisor

Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutritional Science and Policy, Tufts University
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collected both quantitative (sample survey) and qualitative (in-depth interviews) data on household food security in the United States.
  • Developed a data-driven Disaster Food Security Scale to fulfill the knowledge gaps in the existing food security measurement scales.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty, students, and community partners.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback mechanisms.

Fellow, Graduate Pursuit Program

National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, The University of Maryland, College Park
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Drafted and submitted a successful research proposal for funding.
  • Conducted a rigorous literature review, collected and analyzed socio-economic, environmental, and geospatial data.
  • Developed frameworks for synthesizing data across diverse ecological and social systems.
  • Published peer-reviewed journal articles, blog post, and podcast to disseminate the research findings.

Summer Research Assistant

Prison Agriculture Lab, Colorado State University
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Conducted a thorough literature review and developed a national database on food and agricultural systems in the US criminal justice system.
  • Collaborated with faculty and students to design research protocols and methodologies.
  • Designed and developed a survey questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide targeting inmates and correctional officers.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software to identify trends and support research conclusions.

Summer Research Assistant

Food Systems Institute, Colorado State University
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Collected and analyzed primary data from agricultural farmers and dairy producers through in-depth interviews, and secondary data from the United States Department of Agriculture's sources.
  • Created an inventory on the status of the implementation of the Good Food Purchasing Program and it's public health implications in Colorado.
  • Launched a national database on scholars working in the food and agriculture field with liberal arts background.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Sociology, Colorado State University
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Co-produced course curriculum with faculties, students, and educators.
  • Facilitated discussions, enhancing student understanding of core sociological concepts.
  • Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to foster academic growth.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Texas Tech University
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Co-developed course curriculum and facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding of sociological concepts.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives and student needs.
  • Supported faculty in grading assignments, providing timely feedback to improve student performance.

Assistant Professor

Department of Sociology, Begum Rokeya University
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Developed and implemented innovative curriculam, enhancing student engagement and critical thinking.
  • Conducted advanced research in sociology, contributing to academic publications and conferences.
  • Mentored undergraduate students, guiding research projects and professional development.

Lecturer

Department of Sociology, Begum Rokeya University
01.2011 - 05.2015
  • Developed and delivered an engaging sociology curriculum tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking and student engagement.
  • Conducted research on sociological trends, contributing to departmental publications and conferences.

Education

Ph.D. - Environmental And Natural Resource Sociology

Colorado State University
05-2026

Master of Arts - Environmental Health

Texas Tech University
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Dhaka
06-2007

Skills

  • Data-driven public health and health policy expertise
  • Data wrangling (both quantitative and qualitative) through the mastery over data analytical tools eg, Excel, STATA, R, NVivo, ArcGIS, etc
  • Literature review
  • Successful grant writing
  • Research dissemination through high impact peer-reviewed articles and science communication pieces
  • Stakeholder engagement

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Collaboratory Research Group on Climate Change and Biodiversity, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, Colorado State University
01.2026 - Current

Student Intern

Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance
05.2023 - Current

Graduate Teaching Instructor

Department of Sociology, Colorado State University
08.2021 - 05.2024

Scientific Advisor

Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutritional Science and Policy, Tufts University
01.2021 - 06.2022

Fellow, Graduate Pursuit Program

National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, The University of Maryland, College Park
01.2020 - 06.2021

Summer Research Assistant

Prison Agriculture Lab, Colorado State University
05.2019 - 08.2020

Summer Research Assistant

Food Systems Institute, Colorado State University
05.2019 - 08.2020

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Sociology, Colorado State University
08.2018 - 05.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Texas Tech University
08.2016 - 05.2018

Assistant Professor

Department of Sociology, Begum Rokeya University
06.2015 - 07.2016

Lecturer

Department of Sociology, Begum Rokeya University
01.2011 - 05.2015

Ph.D. - Environmental And Natural Resource Sociology

Colorado State University

Master of Arts - Environmental Health

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Dhaka

Peer Reviewed Publications (Journals)

  • Dharmawati, N. D., Komariah., Suntoro., Hermantoro., Hossan, A. (2025). Peat hydraulic properties along the gradient of oil palm ages in the tropical monsoon region. SAINS TANAH – Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology, 22(2): https://doi.org/10.20961/stjssa.v22i2.105943
  • Clay, L., Koyratty, Nadia., Rogus, S., Colon-Ramos, U., Hossan, A., Josephson, A., Neff, R., Zack, R., Niles, M. (2023). A mixed methods approach to the development of a disaster food security framework. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 123(10): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2023.05.005
  • Best, K., Jouzi, Z., Islam, M., Kirby, T., Nixon, R., Hossan, A., Nyiawung, R. (2023). Typologies of multiple vulnerabilities and climate gentrification across the East Coast of the United States. Urban Climate, 48: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2023.101430.
  • Guinto, R. R., Deivanayagam, T. A., Chuji, P. T., Hossan, A., Jensen, A., Jung, L., et al. (2022). Achieving climate justice, safeguarding planetary health: Diagnosis and demands from next generation leaders for COP27 and beyond. PLOS Global Public Health,2(11): e0001304. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001304
  • Hossan, A. (2022). A Tale of water conservation efforts of a CSU Agriculture Experiment Station. Colorado Water, 39(2), 8-9. Colorado Water Center, Colorado State University. Available: https://watercenter.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2022/02/CWC-V39-Issue-2-r3.pdf#page=10
  • Clay, L., Biehl, E., Colon-Ramos, U., Dunn, C., Hossan, A., Josephson, A., Marks, A. B., Belarmino, E. H., Neff, R., Niles, M., Slotter, R. (2020). Research agenda-setting paper on COVID-19 and food insecurity. CONVERGE, Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado Boulder. Available: https://converge.colorado.edu/v1/uploads/images/covid_19_food_insecurity-1595251841996.pdf

Research Grants

  • Quest for ‘Collective Continuance’ in the Settler Colonial Land: Tribal Climate Change Adaptation in the Northern Great Plains. Diverse Knowledge Systems for Climate Adaptation Fellowship, National Climate Adaptation Science Center, USGS. 2024
  • Developing a Disaster Food Security Scale Project, USDA Economic Research Service. 2021
  • COVID-19 and Food Insecurity Project, Social Science Extreme Events Research Network, and the CONVERGE facility, Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado Boulder. 2021
  • Pushed to the Edge: A socio-environmental analysis of climate gentrification along the East Coast of the United States, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center. 2020
  • Child Rights Situation in Bangladesh Monitoring Grant, Save the Children International. 2015

Community and Stakeholder Engagements

1. Member, Environment and Science Advisory Board, Larimer County, CO.

2. Member, Air Quality Monitoring Advisory Committee, Larimer County, City of Fort Collins, and Colorado State University, CO. 

3. Fellow, Board and Commission Fellowship, Climate Justice Leadership Academy, Conservation Colorado.  

Azmal Hossan