Our Team
The Research & Evaluation Office (REO) is a independent, and non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing impactful research and evaluation to improve health and social outcomes locally and globally.
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REO provides expert support to clinicians and health professionals in developing statistical analysis plans, managing and analysing health data, and ensuring robust dissemination of findings. We actively promote the use of research through publications, presentations, and strategic engagement with decision-makers.
Dr Kazi Mizanur Rahman is an accomplished public health researcher with over a decade of experience at icddr,b in Bangladesh. His expertise spans infectious diseases, child health, nutrition, environmental determinants of health, and One Health. A medical graduate from Dhaka Medical College, he holds an MS in Epidemiology from Harvard University and a PhD from the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, the Australian National University. He has held academic positions in Bangladesh (James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University) and in Australia (Griffith University, James Cook University, University of Sydney and Bond University). He has also worked for the Australian Government as a Senior Epidemiologist in New South Wales Health. Dr Rahman continues to lead innovative public health research with a focus on implementation and community impact locally and globally.
Dr. Fakhruddin
Dr. Fakhruddin is a globally recognized expert in climate change risk assessment, with 17 years of experience leading disaster risk and climate resilience initiatives across more than 25 countries in Asia and the Pacific. His core expertise includes multi-hazard risk assessment, early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and coastal community resilience. He played a pivotal role in developing major early warning systems for floods, cyclones, and tsunamis, including the Indian Ocean tsunami warning system post-2004. A mentor at the University of Auckland, he also serves in leadership roles within IRDR, WMO, and CODATA. Recently, he was appointed by New Zealand to design its national climate change risk assessment framework.
Dr. Mohammed Shakhawat Islam (Shakhu)
Dr. Mohammed Shakhawat Islam (Shakhu) is a New Zealand-based psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in mental health care across Bangladesh and New Zealand. He earned his MBBS from Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (Dhaka University) and a Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) from Bangladesh Medical University. He currently serves as Senior Medical Officer at Counties Manukau Health, focusing on intensive community care and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) and rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation), and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland. His clinical expertise spans adult, child, adolescent, forensic, and addiction psychiatry, with prior training in Bangladesh and through Auckland’s Psychiatric Registrar Programme. Dr. Islam has published research on mood disorders, cultural psychiatry, and ECT, and actively contributes to multicultural initiatives and community service.
Dr Zhenqiang Wu
Dr Zhenqiang Wu works in the Department of Medicine at the University of Auckland. He is a skilled biostatistician and epidemiologist with expertise in aging, chronic disease, health service utilization, and risk modeling—particularly among older adults in New Zealand. Dr Wu has led statistical analyses in major clinical and population-based studies and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on frailty, polypharmacy, and vitamin D. He has received funding from the Health Research Council and Auckland Medical Research Foundation for projects on emergency triage decision support, aged care access, and gout interventions.
Dr. Md Masudul Haque (Country representative, Bangladesh)
Dr. Md Masudul Haque is a medical doctor and public health researcher with a strong foundation in clinical practice and academic writing. He has authored multiple books in Bengali and English, with a focus on children’s literature, speculative fiction, and health education. His work bridges medicine, literature, and public health communication. With ongoing research experience and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Haque is committed to advancing global health equity through impactful research, storytelling, and community engagement.
Dr Mahzabin Hoque (Core team)
Dr Mahzabin is an enthusiastic public health professional with experience in public health and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes.
Dr Jubayer Mumin (Core team)
Dr. Jubayer Mumin is a medical doctor and public health professional with a Master’s in Epidemiology from Karolinska Institute, Sweden. With nine years of experience spanning clinical practice, research, and humanitarian health response, his expertise includes mental health, infectious diseases, and immunisation in emergencies. He worked with international NGOs and UN agencies, notably leading COVID-19 vaccination in the Rohingya refugee camps. His focus lies in health equity, outbreak response, and capacity building in crisis settings.
Dr William Akinnagbe (Biostatistician)
Dr. William Akinnagbe is a data scientist with multidisciplinary research experience across biometrics, molecular genetics, conservation biology, medicine, nursing and public health. Proactive and results-driven, they combine strong analytical and project-review skills with expertise in statistical methods, data mining, machine learning and artificial intelligence to answer complex research questions and drive process improvements. They hold an MSc in Data Science and a PhD in Molecular Genetics.
Christin Coomarasamy (Biostatistician)
Christin Coomarasamy is an experienced Biostatistician with over 10 years of expertise in health research data analysis. She holds a MSc in the medical field and an MPhil in Health Economics, combining strong analytical skills with extensive experience in research design and statistical consulting. Christin specialises in regression analysis, data modeling, and multiple imputation techniques to address missing data challenges. Her work includes epidemiological and health outcomes research, applying advanced statistical methods to generate robust, evidence-based insights. Proficient in R, SAS, SQL and SPSS, she brings technical precision and methodological rigor to every project. Christin is also skilled in developing study protocols and preparing statistical reports for scientific publications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and integrity in research outputs. Through her work, she is dedicated to advancing the quality of health research and supporting data-informed decisions that improve population health.
Runzhe Gao (Biostatistician)
Runzhe Gao has a strong background in biostatistics and population health. She holds a Master’s degree in Statistics and has extensive experience in health data analysis. She brings experience in statistical modelling, population-level data integration, and translating complex datasets into actionable insights for targeted interventions.
Dr Mehrdad Rafiepourgatabi (Biostatistician)
Dr Mehrdad Rafiepourgatabi is a Geospatial Engineer and researcher with a passion for integrating geospatial technologies in areas such as surveying, GIS, and smart city development. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in applying advanced tools like LiDAR and drones to address real-world challenges in environmental monitoring and urban planning. His work focuses on improving data collection and analysis methods, fostering innovation in survey projects, and contributing to sustainability and infrastructure development. Dedicated to delivering precise, actionable insights, Mehrdad supports informed decision-making across diverse industries.
Dr Juma Rahman (CEO, Biostatistician)
Dr. Juma Rahman is a public health physician with a specialisation in epidemiology and biostatistics. She is affiliated with the University of Auckland, New Zealand and worked at the Ministry of Health, New Zealand. Dr. Rahman also serves as a reviewer for JAMA and as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Public Health. She was an esteemed member of the review board for the UNESCO-CODATA Data Policies for Times of Crisis initiative and contributed to the Open Science Toolkit. Her research spans cardiovascular disease, environmental and reproductive health, vitamin D, Asian health, and mental health and addiction. She has published 20 papers in international journals, and two of her original research articles were featured by Reuters and Forbes magazines.