Shahidul Islam

Dr. Shahidul Islam is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Economics and Political Science at MacEwan University, serving as Discipline Coordinator. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Oregon State University, an MS from the American University of Beirut, and an M.Sc. from Bangladesh Agricultural University. His research focuses on applied economics, including teaching methodologies, food demand analysis, environmental economics, and resource management. He actively engages in pedagogical innovation to enhance student learning through real-world research integration. Dr. Islam teaches core economics courses and contributes to university governance and community initiatives.

His educational background combines expertise in agricultural economics with advanced quantitative methods. His teaching portfolio includes Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Resource Economics, and Quantitative Methods. Research interests span urban economics, project evaluation, and environmental policy, with a commitment to bridging academic research with undergraduate education.

Publications include studies on organic food marketing, education funding in Canadian provinces, and innovative teaching strategies. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the Canadian Economics Association and contributes to academic conferences. Dr. Islam supervises student research projects and remains engaged in community outreach and university administrative roles.