Research
My research experience spans population health, behavioral health, nutrition, cardiovascular risk, health systems, molecular biology, synthetic biology, and applied research methodology.
Research experience
Current and completed work, with project details retained wherever possible.
Contributed to a Government of Bangladesh-funded project on social media addiction and marital satisfaction through data collection and entry in behavioral and mental health research. Co-authored 2 manuscripts submitted to Q1 journals on cardiovascular risk and health facility readiness. Currently researching childhood malnutrition, managing literature review, data analysis, visualization, and draft writing.
Conducted an independent study on teenage mental health. Designed a questionnaire using PHQ-9, GAD-7, MHI-5, and socioeconomic questions; collected data from 300 participants through purposive sampling and in-person interviews; analyzed prevalence and associated factors using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression.
Projects & manuscripts
Projects reflecting a growing focus on population health, evidence generation, and applied analysis.
Research project examining sociodemographic factors associated with cardiovascular risk.
Health systems research focused on facility readiness for integrated maternal, child, and family planning services.
Research proposal investigating biochar as a potential short-term strategy to reduce salinity stress in rice seedlings.
Original research proposal exploring engineered microbes as a route toward reducing plastic pollution.
Research training
Formal and intensive training supporting the research portfolio.
Completed an intensive program with 25+ guided study hours, 18 assignments, and a peer-reviewed project. Trained in interviews, focus groups, ethnography, experimental design, survey methodology, sampling, sample size determination, measurement and scaling, primary and secondary data collection, and action research.
Training in data visualization, dashboard design, humanitarian information products, stakeholder needs assessment, GIS versus non-GIS mapping, effective information dissemination, and Power BI dashboards.
Selected through a competitive process for a fully funded research camp. Gained hands-on experience in CRISPR, PCR, bioinformatics analysis, microscopy, laboratory visits, advanced seminars, team leadership, and research proposal development.
Selected from 2000+ applicants for a competitive virtual program focused on synthetic biology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering, with training in wet-lab simulations, genetic circuit design, codon optimization, cloning foundations, biotech innovation, data analysis, and cancer research.
Technical toolkit
Analytical, visual, and communication tools used across the work.