Rakibul Hossain

Contact Info: rakibul.hossain@maine.edu

Degree Program(s): Forest Resources (M.S.) , Forest Resources (Ph.D.)

Home Country: Bangladesh

Role in Graduate Student Government: Vice President

Reason behind joining the GSG as an officer: I am a dedicated and ambitious graduate student from Bangladesh, passionate about positively impacting the lives of other graduate students. I completed my MS at the University of Maine and pursuing my Ph.D. here. I have seen that there are a lot of areas where improvement can be made, and I am eager to work on those. I have a strong track record of leadership and community involvement. I am willing to use my skills and experience to help improve the academic and social landscape for graduate students at our university.

As an officer in the GSG, how would you like to contribute in such a way that you improve the situation for graduate students?: I am particularly interested in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all graduate students, regardless of their backgrounds. Every student should have the opportunity to succeed, and I am committed to working toward that goal. I am also passionate about enhancing academic, social, and cultural initiatives that benefit our diverse student body. These initiatives are essential to creating a vibrant and welcoming campus community.

Long-Term Career Goals: Research Faculty

Involvement in clubs and other organizations: Vice President of Society of Wood Science and Technology (Maine Chapter), Student Member of American Chemical Society, Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) and Forest Product Society.

Research at UMaine: My research focuses on the replacement of petroleum based building and packaging products using sustainable biomaterials.

Hobbies: History, archaeology, hiking, travelling & learning about different cultures.