Dr. M. M. Sheikh is Professor and Head of the Department of Geography at Govt. Lohia P.G. College, Churu, Rajasthan, under MGS University, India. With over 55 research papers, 10 books, and 12 Ph.D. scholars under his guidance, his expertise spans environmental issues, natural resource management, and desert biodiversity. Dr. Sheikh has led nine major research projects and collaborated internationally, visiting countries like Germany, the UK, USA, and China. A member of 21 academic bodies, he was also a UKRI College reviewer until 2021 and frequently reviews Ph.D. theses across universities worldwide.