M. Enamul Hossain
M. Enamul Hossain is a distinguished best-selling author, educator, and researcher. He currently serves as the CEO and President of NSRIC Group, Canada, where he leads initiatives in sustainable energy and environmental science. With a prolific academic and entrepreneurial career spanning over 29 years, Hossain is internationally recognized for his contributions to sustainability, petroleum engineering, and philanthropy.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Mohammed Enamul Hossain, widely known as M. Enamul Hossain, was born on June 6, 1969, in Patiya, Chittagong, Bangladesh. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1995. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineering through a collaboration between the University of Alberta and BUET in 2001. In 2008, he earned a Ph.D. in Sustainable Petroleum Engineering from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, followed by an MBA degree in 2009 from the same institution.
Professional Career[edit | edit source]
M. Enamul Hossain is a prominent author, entrepreneur, and scientist with over 29 years of experience in various fields, including leadership, management, business development, teaching, research, and technical achievements. He is the founder, CEO, and President of NSRIC Group, as well as the NSRIC Chair Professor in Sustainable Energy at the Engineering Unit of the OE Division. He holds adjunct professor positions at various universities and is known for his work in sustainability and environmental science, particularly in the field of petroleum engineering.
Prof. Hossain founded and chairs several educational institutions, including NSRIC International School in Toronto (NIST) and NSRIC International College in Toronto (NICT), Canada. He is also the CEO of NSRIC Green Supplies Inc. and the founder of the International Conferences on Nature Science and Engineering Applications (ICNSEA), a conference series in Canada. Previously, he served as the managing director of Aziza Consulting and Construction Ltd. in Bangladesh and BrightCoral in Canada.
Hossain’s contributions to academia include his role as the first Statoil Chair Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) in Canada. He has held academic and administrative positions at several universities, including Ryerson University in Canada, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia, Dalhousie University in Canada, Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, the American University in Cairo, and Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) in Bangladesh, among others.
Throughout his career, Prof. Hossain has secured over $16.9 million in research funding from various prestigious organizations, including Statoil, Saudi Aramco, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). His pioneering work in petroleum engineering includes introducing the first-time memory concept for petroleum applications and securing 11 U.S. patents, some of which are in the commercialization process.
Philanthropy[edit | edit source]
In 2009, M. Enamul Hossain founded Aziza Trust, a charitable organization through which he supports various humanitarian efforts. One of his key initiatives is the establishment of NSRIC Education City in Chattogram, Bangladesh, which offers educational opportunities to underprivileged students. His philanthropic endeavors reflect his commitment to using his expertise to give back to society.
Publications and Patents[edit | edit source]
Hossain is a prolific author with ten books on sustainability and petroleum engineering, published by Elsevier and Wiley, among others. He has also authored or co-authored over 200 scientific articles and holds 11 U.S. patents, highlighting his significant contributions to the field of petroleum engineering.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
M. Enamul Hossain is widely regarded as a successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scientist. His work in promoting sustainability in the petroleum industry and his philanthropic efforts have earned him international recognition.