Research Portfolio
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Evidence-based research on mental health, trauma, and public wellbeing in Bangladesh and beyond.
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Ongoing Projects
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Completed Projects
GROW-1Trauma & Resilience
Psychological Effects of the 2024 Student Revolution in Bangladesh
A population-based cross-sectional study exploring trauma, psychiatric symptoms, and intergenerational differences in psychological impact among the general population (≥15 years). Used the PCL-5 tool with data collected anonymously via REDCap.
GROW-2aStudent Wellbeing
Wellbeing & Resilience of University Students Post-Uprising
Investigated wellbeing, resilience, and self-care among students at Dhaka and Jagannath Universities using IES-R and K10 scales, with validated Bangla translations. Also validated the Bangla versions of IES-R and K-10 tools.
SMILEOral Health
Evaluation of HEAL Foundation's Free Dental Health Campaign
Assessed the reach, effectiveness, and implementation of a free dental health initiative using a mixed-methods design. Key indicators included brushing habits, flossing, service utilisation, and clinical markers in low-resource settings.
MIGRATEClimate & Urban
Vulnerabilities of Climate-Induced Migrants in Dhaka's Informal Settlements
Examined displacement dynamics of climate migrants in Korail and Molla settlements using community interviews and a structured household survey (n=161). Recommended policy interventions for housing, adaptation, and urban planning integration.
FERTILReproductive Health
Beyond Fertility: Psychological & Sexual Health of Subfertile Women
Examined the prevalence of anxiety, depression, stress, and sexual dysfunction among subfertile women attending Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka. Addressed gaps in holistic fertility care in stigma-affected, resource-limited settings where FSD affects 37–76% of subfertile women.
HEATClimate & Urban
Tackling Urban Heat: Equity, Resilience, and Innovative Finance
A commentary reframing heat resilience through equity-centred governance, open data frameworks, and innovative finance. Proposes five concrete recommendations for cities and governments to institutionalise heat risk and make resilience equitable and effective.
Ongoing Projects
GROW-2Active
Healing after the July Revolution: Phase 2
A quasi-experimental study examining trauma recovery following the July 2024 student-led uprising. The intervention arm attends community-based Nirban Healing Workshops; the control group comprises unassisted individuals. Outcomes measured using Bangla K10 and IES.
CRASHActive
After the Crash: Psychological Sequelae of the 2025 Milestone School Tragedy
Investigates depression, anxiety, and stress among 500 randomly selected students affected by the July 2025 Milestone School air crash in Uttara, Dhaka (35 fatalities, 173 injuries), using the Bangla-validated DASS-21 scale.
DMD-NZActive
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in New Zealand: Epidemiology, Distribution & Service Accessibility
Develops an integrated epidemiological profile of DMD across New Zealand using national data sources and GIS analysis. Examines prevalence, incidence, ethnicity-specific burden, diagnostic pathways, and regional inequities in access to specialist neuromuscular and allied health services.
Earthquake BDActive
Earthquake in Bangladesh: Behavioural Responses at the Onset of Seismic Events
A mixed-methods observational study using secondary analysis of publicly available videos capturing human responses at the onset of earthquakes. Integrates quantitative and qualitative data to examine real-world behavioural patterns, supporting actionable public safety recommendations.