Our People

Dr. Mohammad Imran Hossain (Ansary) is an educator, journalist, and international security analyst with over 18 years of experience in media and strategic affairs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a Master’s in National Security from New Jersey City University, USA. He  completed his Ph.D. in Information Systems & Communications at Robert Morris University, USA, with a dissertation titled “Analysis of Public Sentiment and the Use of Hybrid Warfare Strategies on Social Media During the Ukraine-Russia War”.

Mr. Ansary has held senior editorial roles in Bangladesh’s media sector, contributing to ETV, Diganta TV, Boishakhi Television, Tara Newz, and the Daily Samakal. His reporting has focused on regional security, democratization, and human rights. He is a United Nations Correspondents Association member and has covered major global events, including the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Mr. Ansary is an Assistant Professor member at State University of New York-Dutchess campus, where he teaches courses related to international security and political science. 

Dr. Fahim K Sufi is a distinguished academic with a PhD from RMIT University, renowned for his exceptional expertise in information operations and cybersecurity. His PhD thesis was nominated for the best PhD thesis award, underscoring his deep knowledge in the field. Over the years, Dr. Sufi has played a pivotal role in various government agencies, including the Australian Defence, Australian Department of Health, Australian Department of Human Services, and numerous Middle Eastern Defence Agencies and governments, where he contributed to critical national and international projects in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Harun holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Kent State University, where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor. He brings over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and advocacy focused on governance and politics.

Dr. Harun previously served as the Bangladesh Country Project Manager for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and has worked with the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) at BRAC University in Bangladesh.

In 2016, he contributed as a core team member to the National Governance Assessment Framework under the Governance Innovation Unit of the Prime Minister’s Office in collaboration with UNDP Bangladesh—developing governance indicators aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At Kent State University, Dr. Harun teaches courses in comparative politics, world politics, and conflict management. He has also taught courses on governance and development at BRAC University, Bangladesh.

Nazmus Sakib is a Lecturer in the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas Tech University, and an M.S.Sc. and B.S.Sc in Economics from the University of Dhaka. His primary field of research is international relations with an emphasis on the peace science tradition. His academic works have appeared in Politics and Policy, and European Politics and Society journals. His teaching and research interests include studying the causes of war and peace with reference to pop culture, international security with an emphasis on Asia, foreign policy, etc. His public scholarship-oriented opinion pieces have appeared in Newsweek, Forbes, the National Interest, etc. He enjoys hiking, cooking, blogging, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam is a Türkiye-based Bangladeshi political scientist, distinguished academic, Track II and parliamentary diplomat, and multilingual author. He currently serves as the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Republic of Maldives . 

Before his diplomatic assignment, he was Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration and Head of the Türkiye, Asia, and Indo-Pacific Studies (TAIPS) at the Institute for International Relations and Strategic Research (ULİSA), Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Türkiye.

Md. Mahbub Or Rahman Bhuyan is a dedicated scholar and educator in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Miami, where he is pursuing his PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, his work primarily explores the dynamics of racial and ethnic inequality in the labor force, stratification, crime, and delinquency.

Mahbub holds a Master of Arts from Ohio University, where he received the Outstanding Student Award, and advanced degrees in Sociology from the University of Dhaka. His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management Studies, underscoring his interdisciplinary expertise.

His professional experience spans teaching roles in the United States, India, and Bangladesh, including as an instructor at the University of Miami, a visiting professor at Dr. DY Patil Business School in Pune, and an assistant professor at City University in Dhaka. He has also served in various academic and administrative capacities, including as a curriculum committee member for the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh and a lead faculty trainer at BRAC University.

Beyond academia, Mahbub has contributed to impactful research projects, such as the "Racial Inequality in Occupations Project" at the University of Miami and social media network analyses funded by platforms like Twitter and Facebook. His commitment to quality education and meaningful research continues to shape his professional journey.

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