Dr. Sharif A. Mukul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environment and Development Studies at United International University. He is also an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Tropical Forests and People Research Centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia) and an Honorary Research Assistant Professor of Earth and Environment at Florida International University (USA). Furthermore, Dr. Mukul is an editorial board member and associate editor of six international journals. He has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals, including articles in Nature and Science. His research has been cited more than 6,500 times and featured in top international news outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Smithsonian Magazine, and Mongabay. Dr. Mukul received his PhD in Environmental Management from the University of Queensland, Australia.