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Khalid Hossain is a Research Fellow in the Department of Human Centred Computing at the Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University. His research focuses on community informatics, environmental informatics, and digital citizenship for disadvantaged communities, particularly through the PROTIC2 and PROTIC III projects in Bangladesh.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management), RMIT University, Australia (Australian Leadership Award Scholar)
- Master of Diplomacy and Trade, Monash University, Australia (Australian Development Scholarship)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
His research interests span climate change adaptation, sustainability, ICT for Development (ICT4D), governance, and natural resource management. His work strongly aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in equity, climate action, and sustainable communities.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying information technology and data systems to empower marginalized communities, improve healthcare through digital records, and enhance climate resilience using renewable energy and participatory design. He explores how AI and big data can be leveraged in developing economies, especially in sectors like textiles.
Scientific Awards:
- Dean’s Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (2024)
- Industry Partnerships Seed Fund (2022)
Khalid has collaborated with doctoral students and academics on major research initiatives. He has secured funding for impactful projects such as 'Active Maternal and Child Health Climate Resilience in Indo-Pacific Region' and 'Protic III - Information Empowered Communities and Indigenous Data Sovereignty in the Global South'. His grants reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary, community-centered research with real-world applications in development contexts.
He is a key member of the Impact Labs research group at Monash, working on participatory research models that emphasize ownership, technology access, and information equity for Indigenous and disadvantaged populations in the Global South.
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