Abu Hasnat Md. Maqsood Sinha holds 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 the UN Poverty Eradication Award (2002), Intel Environment Award (2003), Tech Laureate, Tech Museum, US (2003), and Environment Award from the Government of Bangladesh (2007). His expertise lies in waste management, sanitation, urban planning, climate change, clean energy, environmental management, and industrial pollution control.