Md Deluair Hossen, Ph.D.

Economist & Data Strategist specializing in International Trade, Financial Analysis, and Agricultural Economics

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About Me

Professional Profile

Economist and strategic advisor with 10+ years of experience turning complex international trade and financial data into clear, profitable strategies. Skilled in econometric modeling, scenario analysis, and supply chain optimization, I've served at Bangladesh Bank (the central bank of Bangladesh) and collaborated with international organizations including the World Bank and IMF.

I advised private-sector leaders on navigating market volatility, ensuring regulatory compliance, and boosting growth. Passionate about using data-driven insights—across energy, climate policy & tech, AI advancements, and financial development—to help businesses stay ahead of global trends and seize new opportunities.

Core Competencies

Trade & Market Strategy Financial Regulation & Compliance Data-Driven Insights Strategic Communication Policy Analysis Interdisciplinary Vision Advanced Economic Modeling AI/ML Implementation in Economics

Professional Experience

2022 - Present

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agricultural & Resource Economics, UTIA, University of Tennessee

  • Conduct international trade and trade policy analysis with a focus on agricultural products, fertilizers, and agricultural inputs
  • Analyze food security and perform dynamic demand analysis, particularly assessing the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on global trade
  • Execute empirical analyses focusing on firm-level outcomes, trade financing, supply chain, and shipping frequency
  • Perform macroeconomic analysis with an emphasis on exchange rate pass-through
  • Manage and analyze terabyte-scale UN Comtrade and other trade datasets to assess non-tariff measures' effects on trade
  • Evaluate the impact of Carbon Border Adjustments on international trade flows
  • Deliver guest lectures for multiple courses (AREC 201, AREC 331, AREC 420, AREC 530, AREC 593) across different semesters
  • Analyze projects on renewable energy and climate technology, providing strategic recommendations to stakeholders
  • Stay abreast of AI advancements and integrate AI-driven methodologies into economic modeling
2016 - 2021

Deputy Director

Banking Regulations and Policy Department, Bangladesh Bank

  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement Basel III-based financial policies, managing multi-level stakeholder expectations and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Delivered strategic financial recommendations derived from firm-level, survey, and macroeconomic data analysis, directly influencing national policy decisions
  • Forged and maintained key partnerships with World Bank and IMF teams, offering expert insights on financial regulatory frameworks and international finance standards
  • Applied quantitative economic modeling techniques to assess financial sector vulnerabilities and recommend policy interventions
  • Utilized background in engineering to enhance systematic approaches to financial risk assessment and structural policy development
  • Analyzed cross-border financial flows and their implications for monetary policy and financial stability
2013 - 2016

Assistant Director

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, Bangladesh Bank

  • Pioneered innovative financial risk assessment methodologies, significantly enhancing detection rates for cross-border financial fraud
  • Led stakeholder engagement with international financial agencies, successfully implementing enhanced regulatory frameworks
  • Managed cross-border financial investigations and coordinated policy implementations with multiple international partners
  • Applied analytical techniques derived from engineering background to develop systematic approaches to financial fraud detection
  • Developed data-driven methods to identify patterns in complex financial transactions, improving monitoring efficiency
2015 - 2020

Teaching & Research Assistant

University of Tennessee

  • Sole Instructor for courses such as Trade and Global Economy, Monetary Economics, and Macroeconomics, achieving an average evaluation score of 4.5
  • Conducted econometric research for Ph.D. dissertation on financial frictions, shipping frequency, and exchange rate pass-through
  • Built a comprehensive database of trade barriers to support policy analysis for U.S. agricultural exports

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

2015 - 2020

Dissertation

Essays on Financial Frictions, Shipping Frequency, and Exchange Rate Pass-Through

• Specialized in econometric research, focusing on advanced statistical models and financial system dynamics

• Developed econometric models to analyze the impact of financial frictions on international trade

• Integrated AI methodologies into economic modeling to enhance predictive accuracy

M.A. in Development Studies

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2011 - 2013

Thesis

Renewable Energy in South Asia: Analysis of Policy, Public Spending, and Institutions

• Focused on development policies and renewable energy initiatives in South Asia

• Conducted field research on public spending efficiency and institutional frameworks

• Analyzed the role of policy and institutions in promoting renewable energy adoption

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

2004 - 2010

• Emphasis on process optimization and systems engineering

• Completed a capstone project on sustainable chemical processes and their economic feasibility

• Gained strong analytical and quantitative skills applicable to economic modeling

• Developed foundational knowledge in technology-driven process improvements and sustainability

Research & Publications

Journal Articles

"Unraveling the Impacts of Freight Rates on U.S. Containerized Agricultural Trade"
MD Hossen, A Muhammad, B Kenner, J Kaufman
Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, 3(1), 199-211
"Theme Overview: US Agricultural Trade and ASEAN"
A Muhammad, MD Hossen, AM Countryman
Choices, 39(3), 1-3
"US Timber Trade and Vietnam: Exploring the Impacts of the Trade War and Environmental Policies"
A Muhammad, SL Stewart, MD Hossen
Choices, 39(3), 1-5
"Dynamic Demand Analysis of Japanese Beef Import"
A Muhammad, MD Hossen
Agribusiness, R & R
"A Global Approach to Estimating Import Demand Elasticities: Insights from Major Agricultural Sectors"
A Muhammad, MD Hossen
Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
"Impacts of Maritime Freight Rates on Global Beef Demand"
A Muhammad, MD Hossen
Agribusiness

Working Papers

"Per-Shipment Costs, Financing Costs, and Shipping Frequency: Firm-Level Evidence from Bangladesh"
arXiv preprint arXiv:2303.04223, 2023
"Exchange Rate Pass-Through and Data Frequency"
arXiv preprint arXiv:2303.04101, 2023
"Impacts of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Global Fertilizer and Commodity Markets"
with Dr. Andrew Muhammad and Dr. Sandro Steinbach
"Analyzing the Impact of Trade Embargoes on Food Security Amidst the Russia-Ukraine War"
with Dr. Andrew Muhammad and Dr. Sandro Steinbach

Working in Progress

"The Impact of Non-Tariff Measures on South Asian Exports"
with Dr. Mitali Pradhan
"The Impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment on EU Fertilizer Import"
with Dr. Seong-Hoon Cho and Natalie Crisci

Policy Contributions

"Guidelines on Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB)"
"Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers Affect U.S. Agricultural Exports to the ASEAN Market"
"Angola: U.S. Chicken Exports Facing Increasing Competition in this Leading Market"
"Understanding the Growing U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit: The Fall in Exports"
"Understanding the Growing U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit (Part 2): What's Happening with Imports?"
"USDA Projects a Widening Trade Deficit for Fiscal Year 2025"
"Policy Analysis for Renewable Energy and Climate Tech"
Developed strategic policies to enhance renewable energy adoption and climate technology integration in South Asia

Technical Skills

AI & Machine Learning

  • AI & ML Modeling
  • Python
  • R
  • MATLAB

Econometrics & Statistical Analysis

  • Stata
  • EViews
  • Dynare

Data Management & Visualization

  • SQL
  • ArcGIS
  • MS Office Suites

Cloud Platforms

  • Azure
  • AWS
  • GCP

Additional Skills

Academic research, teaching, training, consultation, writing opinion pieces in top daily newspapers in Bangladesh, presenting talks in different advocacy forums

Languages

English (Professional), Bengali (Native)

Interests

Reading books, walking, listening to music, philosophy

Presentations

"Per-Shipment Costs and Shipping Frequency: Firm-Level Evidence from Bangladesh"
Brown Bag Workshops, Department of Economics
November 2019
"Shipping Costs and U.S. Agricultural Trade"
IATRC, Tampa
December 2022
"Exchange Rate Pass-Through and Data Frequency"
6th SANEM Annual Economists' Conference (SAEC)
Dhaka, February 2023
"Financing Costs, Per-Shipment Costs, and Shipping Frequency: Firm-Level Evidence from Bangladesh"
Fourth SANEM-World Bank North America Discussion Forum
World Bank, Washington DC, May 2023
"Analyzing the Impact of Trade Embargoes on Fertilizer Trade Amidst the Russia-Ukraine War"
IATRC, Tampa
December 2023

Awards and Achievements

  • • Travel Awards, Fourth SANEM-World Bank North America Discussion Forum 2023
  • • Travel Awards, IATRC Conference 2022-2023
  • • Charles B. Garrison Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Tennessee, 2020
  • • Excellence in Central Bank Foundation Training, Bangladesh Bank, 2014
  • • Technical Scholarship, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2004-2006
  • • Higher Secondary and Junior Scholarship, Government of Bangladesh, 1998-2004

Research Funding (Co-PI)

"The Russia-Ukraine War and Global Trade Reallocations: Opportunities or Impairments for U.S. Agriculture?"
USDA-FAS, $75,000
09/01/2022 – 08/31/2023
"Economics of Global Food Demand: How Income Growth and Prices Influence Food Spending and Intake Across Countries Over Time"
USDA-FAS, $50,000
09/01/2022 – 08/31/2023
"Global Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War for Agricultural Trade and Value Chains, Commodity Prices, and Cross-border Investment"
USDA-NIFA-AFRI, $800,000
03/01/2023 – 02/28/2027

Conferences & Training

Conferences

  • • ASSA Annual Meeting, 2020-2021
  • • NABE Tech Economics Conference, 2019-2023
  • • Midwest Economics Association, 2019
  • • Midwest Trade and Theory Meetings, 2019
  • • 6th SANEM Annual Economists' Conference (SAEC), Dhaka, 2023
  • • Fourth SANEM-World Bank North America Discussion Forum, Washington DC, 2023
  • • IATRC Conferences, Tampa, 2022-2023

Relevant Training

  • • Official Visit to USDA Headquarters with Cochran Fellowship Participants, Washington DC, August 2022
  • • Training on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Dhaka, March 2021
  • • Machine Learning & Causal Modeling Workshop, Baker Center, UTK, April 2019
  • • Training on Maritime Trade & Trade-Based Money Laundering, Bangladesh Bank, May 2015
  • • Central Bank Foundation Training on Banking and Finance, January - June 2014
  • • Annual Workshops of Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering, Bangkok, November 2014

Leadership Experiences

  • • Economics Round Table with Undergraduate Students, UTK, 2017-2019
  • • Climate Change Impact Assessment Project, Eminence NGO, Bangladesh, 2012
  • • Founding Member, Dhaka University Reading Club, 2010-2013
  • • Founding Member, Satyen Bose Science Club, 2007-2009
  • • Founding Organizer, Various Volunteering and Charity Organizations, 2001-2023

Contact Me

Get In Touch

  • 1016 Forest Heights Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37919
  • mhossen@tennessee.edu
  • LinkedIn: mddeluairhossen
  • Twitter: @DeluairHossen

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