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Lecturer
Gono University
University of Dhaka
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Overview
Arifur Rahaman is an academician and researcher currently working as a Lecturer of Sociology at Gono University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. With over three years of professional experience, he has expertise in social research, focusing on climate resilience, marginalized communities, social and environmental movements. His work explores issues of political sociology, climate resilience, and cultural transformation. Arif has authored several academic publications and presented at international conferences. He has also contributed op-eds on environmental and sociopolitical issues in national newspapers. Passionate about interdisciplinary research, he is currently preparing for a PhD, aiming to expand his contributions to academia and policy-making.
"Questioning the norm is the first step toward meaningful change."
Saleemul Huq Memorial Scholarship: Project Update
Sociology | BSS
2020-01-20 - 2021-12-31
Sociology | MSS
2016-01-05 - 2019-12-31
Dhaka, Bangladesh | Lecturer
2023-07-02 - Present
As a Lecturer of Sociology at Gono University, Dhaka, I teach undergraduate courses, including Environmental Sociology, Research Methodology, and Political Sociology, while designing curricula and conducting assessments. I supervise student research, guide academic writing, and actively participate in departmental seminars and workshops. My research focuses on climate change, social movement and marginalized communities, leading to publications and conference presentations. I have introduced interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and contributed op-eds on sociopolitical issues. Additionally, I have initiated research projects using ethnographic and participatory methodologies, furthering my commitment to academic inquiry and societal impact.
Dhaka, Bangladesh | Lecturer
2023-07-02 - Present
As a Lecturer of Sociology at Gono University, Dhaka, I teach undergraduate courses, including Environmental Sociology, Research Methodology, and Political Sociology, while designing curricula and conducting assessments. I supervise student research, guide academic writing, and actively participate in departmental seminars and workshops. My research focuses on climate change, social movement and marginalized communities, leading to publications and conference presentations. I have introduced interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and contributed op-eds on sociopolitical issues. Additionally, I have initiated research projects using ethnographic and participatory methodologies, furthering my commitment to academic inquiry and societal impact.
Dhaka, Bangladesh | Lecturer
2023-07-02 - Present
As a Lecturer of Sociology at Gono University, Dhaka, I teach undergraduate courses, including Environmental Sociology, Research Methodology and Political Sociology, while designing curricula and conducting assessments. I supervise student research, guide academic writing, and actively participate in departmental seminars and workshops. My research focuses on climate change, social movement, and marginalized communities, leading to publications and conference presentations. I have introduced interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and contributed op-eds on sociopolitical issues. Additionally, I have initiated research projects using ethnographic and participatory methodologies, furthering my commitment to academic inquiry and societal impact.
Dhaka, Bangladesh | Lecturer
2023-07-02 - 2023-06-30
As a Lecturer of Sociology at Gono University, Dhaka, I teach undergraduate courses, including Cultural Studies and Political Sociology, while designing curricula and conducting assessments. I supervise student research, guide academic writing, and actively participate in departmental seminars and workshops. My research focuses on student movements, democracy, and marginalized communities, leading to publications and conference presentations. I have introduced interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and contributed op-eds on sociopolitical issues. Additionally, I have initiated research projects using ethnographic and participatory methodologies, furthering my commitment to academic inquiry and societal impact.
Dhaka, Bangladesh | Research Assistant
2023-03-06 - Present