H. Md. Maqsood Sinha Maqsood hold a Bachelor's in Architecture and an MSc in Urban Planning. He is an Ashoka Fellow, Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur Awardee, and the recipient of a number of awards, including: UN Poverty Eradication Award (2002); Intel Environment Award (2003); Tech Laureate, Tech Museum, US (2003); Environment Award from Government of Bangladesh (2007). His expertise lies in: waste management, sanitation, urban planning, climate change, clean energy, environmental management, and industrial pollution control.