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shafikuzzaman@ru.ac.bd

Department of Sociology Dr. Momtazuddin Ahmed Academic Building University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205


MD SHAFIKUZZAMAN JOARDER
Professor
Sociology

Education Summary  
PhD (RU, Bangladesh), MA (IU, Japan), MSS and BSS Honours (RU, Bangladesh)
Research Interest  
Peasant economy; Environmental sociology; Political economy; Climate change
Level Institution Year
Doctoral
(PhD)		 Rajshahi University 2024
Masters
(Master of Agriculture (MA))		 Ibaraki University, Japan 2017
Masters
(Master of Social Science (MSS))		 Rajshahi University 2004
Bachelor/Honors
(Bachelor of Social Science (BSS Honours))		 Rajshahi University 2003
Higher Secondary
(Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC))		 Kushtia Government College 1998
Secondary
(Secondary School Certificate (SSC))		 Shailkupa Pilot High School, Shailkupa, Jhenaidah 1996

Experience in Rajshahi University

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2024-03-24 to Department of Sociology Professor
2018-12-24 to 2024-03-23 Department of Sociology Associate Professor
2012-10-31 to 2018-12-23 Department of Sociology Assistant Professor
2009-10-31 to 2012-10-30 Department of Sociology Lecturer

Experience in other Organization/Institute

Duration Organization/Institute Position
2008-03-01 to 2009-10-30 ActionAid Bangladesh Program Officer
2006-06-01 to 2008-02-29 Jesh Foundation Bangladesh Program Officer
2006-03-01 to 2006-05-31 Population Research and Development Associates (PRDA), Bangladesh. Research Associate

Book

1. ­ Ladly K. Faiz, Sharma D. and Joarder S "Ekhon Ami Boro Hachchhi (Curriculum on Adolescent Family Life Education in Bengali)" ActionAid Bangladesh and Nari Maitree Dhaka

Published: March 2008

Book Chapter

1. Islam, R., Joarder, M. S., & Islam, M. J. "Disaster Preparedness of Coastal Households in Bangladesh: Does Indigenous Knowledge Matter?" In W. Leal Filho et al. (Eds.), Handbook of nature-based solutions to mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Springer Nature Switzerland (Accepted for publication)

Published: May 2025
2. Akmam, W., Kais, S.M., Joarder, S. and Islam, F "Diversity in Perceived Values of Urban Nature." The Routledge Handbook of Urban Ecology (2nd Edition), PP 584-594, Routledge, USA.

Published: January 2021
3. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder "Transformation of paddy field in the North-Western Bangladesh’ (in Bengali)." Imam, M.H. (Ed.), Rural Bangladesh (Grameen Bangladesh). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Novel Publishing House.

Published: March 2018

Journal

1. Abu Russel Md. Repon, S.M. Imtiaz, Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder, Sumana Akter "Lesson from the Perspectives of Farmers about Problems of Agricultural Production: A Case of Rural Bangladesh" Social Science and Humanities Journal, Volume 08, Issue 07

Published: July 2024
2. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder and S. M. Imtiaz "Social Capital of the Peasants in Bangladesh: Changes and Challenges" Int. J. Adv. Res. 12(05), 267-275

Published: May 2024
3. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder "Peasants' Viewpoint on Bringing the Next Generation into Agriculture: Insights from Bangladesh" Int. J. of Res. and Inn. in Soc. Sc., Volume: VII, Issue: X, https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2023.701124

Published: November 2023
4. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder and M. Zulfiquar Ali Islam "Major challenges of agricultural practices in northwestern Bangladesh: Peasants’ perspectives" Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies (Accepted)

Published: November 2023
5. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder "The Self-rated Prestige Based Social Status of the Peasants in Two Villages of Bangladesh" International Journal of Advanced Research, DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/16067, Vol. 11

Published: January 2023
6. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder, Wardatul Akmam, Shaikh Mohammad Kais, Md. Nazmul Hoque "Quality of Services in the Secondary Educational Organizations of Bangladesh: An Evaluation by Secondary Graduates" Volume 2, Issue 3, Page: 193 – 203, Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS)

Published: October 2022
7. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder "Dimensions of Smallholders’ Coping to Drought in Bangladesh." International Journal of Advanced Research, 6 (8), 588-596.

Published: August 2018
8. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder "Causes and consequences of transformation of rice cultivation into mango orchards: A case of north-western Bangladesh." International Journal of Development Research, 8 (08), 22291-22296.

Published: August 2018
9. Md. Shafikuzzaman Joarder "Peasants’ Income Diversification in Bangladesh." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2 (8), 104-109.

Published: August 2018
10. Noman A.N.K and Joarder S. "Transformation, Climate Change and Issues of Food Security in Bangladesh." Bangladesh Economic Studies, 13, 139-168.

Published: July 2011

Environmental Sociology

For students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Program of the Department of Sociology, RU

Running

Family, Marriage and Kinship

For students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Program of the Department of Sociology, RU

Running

Introductory Anthropology

For students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Program of the Department of Sociology, RU

Childhood, Adolescence and Child Rights

For students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Program of the Department of Sociology, RU

Environment and Society

For students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Program of the Department of Sociology, RU

Applied Sociology

For Students of Master of Social Science, Department of Sociology, RU

Running

Introductory Sociology (ECO125)

For Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) stuedents of the Department of Economics, RU

Running

Social Science Education in Global Perspective (EC951)

For the MEd students in the Institutions of Education and Research, RU

Running

Political Development in Bangladesh

For students in the Master of Social Science (Evening Program) of the Department of Sociology at RU

Sociology of Poverty

For students in the Master of Social Science (Evening Program) of the Department of Sociology at RU

Disaster Management

For students in the Master of Social Science (Evening Program) of the Department of Sociology at RU

Running

Project Planning and Management

For students in the Master of Social Science (Evening Program) of the Department of Sociology at RU

Sociology of Disaster

For students in the Master of Social Science Program of the Bangladesh Open University

Global Society

For students in the Master of Social Science Program of the Bangladesh Open University

Sociology of Organization

For students in the Bachelor of Social Science Program of the Varendra University, Rajshahi

Sociology of Education

For students in the Master of Social Science (Evening Program) of the Department of Sociology, RU

Research Experience

 

Research Student, Department of Regional and Environmental Science, Ibaraki University, Japan, October 2014–September 2015

Conducted research on environmental sustainability and rural development, funded by the MEXT Scholarship; Collaborated with international scholars on interdisciplinary environmental studies.

 

Associate Sub-Project Manager, Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), University Grants Commission, Bangladesh

April 2012–March 2014

Designed and implemented a self-assessment research project, developing questionnaires, analyzing data, and authoring the final report.

 

Associate Researcher, HEQEP Project on Improving Research Capabilities, Department of Sociology, University of Rajshahi

January 2011–December 2013

Managed research activities, provided training on research methodologies, and authored project reports; Supervised field research and facilitated academic workshops.

 

Researcher, Association for Community Development (ACD), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2011

Led study on the impact of the SANJOG-2 Project, evaluating community development outcomes in Rajshahi.

 

Researcher, ActionAid Bangladesh, 2010

Conducted a study on agricultural transformation and climate change vulnerabilities in northwestern Bangladesh, focusing on adaptation strategies for poor communities.

 

Program Officer, ActionAid Bangladesh, Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Project

2008–2009

Managed action research and supervised studies on disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation.

 

Co-Supervisor, UNITAR-Funded Project, North South University and Jesh Foundation, Bangladesh, 2007

Guided participatory climate risk assessment and developed local adaptation action plans.

 

Program Officer, Jesh Foundation, Bangladesh, 2006–2008

Designed and monitored community-based projects, producing detailed reports on social development outcomes.

 

Research Associate, Population Research and Development Associates (PRDA), Bangladesh, 2006

Supported UNFPA-funded studies on adolescent family life education and fistula programs, contributing to methodology design and fieldwork.


Editorial Contributions

Sub-Editor, Climation (Quarterly Newsletter), ActionAid Bangladesh, 2008–2009 focused on climate change and disaster risk reduction issues.


Professional Service and Leadership

Associate Sub-Project Manager, HEQEP Self-Assessment Project, University Grants Commission, Bangladesh, 2012–2014

Associate Researcher, HEQEP Research Capabilities Project, University of Rajshahi, 2011–2013

Program Officer, ActionAid Bangladesh, 2008–2009

Program Officer, Jesh Foundation, Bangladesh, 2006–2008

 

Awards and Honors

 Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship, Ministry of Education, Japan, 2014–2017

University Award for Academic Excellence, University of Rajshahi, 2003 and 2004 (First Class First in BSS and MSS)

 

Professional Development

Quality Assurance and Accreditation Training, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 2012

Participatory Approach in Development (REFLECT), ActionAid Bangladesh, June 2008

Rights-Based Disaster Management, ActionAid Bangladesh, May 2008

Programme Planning and Management, PRDA, Bangladesh, September 2006

 

Professional Memberships

Member, Japan Section of Regional Science Association International, 2015–Present

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