Dr. Rahman is a full time academic with Thammasat University, beginning his teaching career in 2013. His educational background includes a doctoral degree in Human Rights and Peace Studies, along with a master’s degrees in Law and Human Rights and Social Development. Before his academic career, Dr. Rahman served with several international developmental, electoral and human rights organizations across Asia and the Pacific over a period of fifteen years. He has worked in fourteen countries during his professional life. Dr. Rahman is a lawyer under the Bangladesh Bar Association. He has initiated two regional networks and a think tank as an academic platform, which are keeping their notable marks to date.
BA Level:
GS231 Introduction to Human Security
GS244 Corporate Social Responsibility
GS235 Case Study: Globalization
GS 341 Social Innovation Foundation 1.2
GS 490 Senior Project 1
GS 491 Senior Project 2
GS261 The Private Sector and Social Innovation
GS 232 Globalization Flows
SPD315 International Organization and Human Rights Frameworks (Guest Lecturer)
BI 331 Business Planning (Guest Lecturer)
IDS 364 Indian International Relations (Guest Lecturer)
TU 102 Social Life Skills (Guest Lecturer)
MA and PhD Level:
GH 610 Human Security: A Global Perspective
GH 611 Human Rights and Global Health
GS761 Contemporary Sustainability Issues
GS743 Philosophy of Social Science
2015736 Islam in Southeast Asia (guest lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
GS231 Introduction to Human Security
GS244 Corporate Social Responsibility
GS235 Case Study: Globalization
GS 341 Social Innovation Foundation 1.2
GS 490 Senior Project 1
GS 491 Senior Project 2
GS261 The Private Sector and Social Innovation
GS 232 Globalization Flows
SPD315 International Organization and Human Rights Frameworks (Guest Lecturer)
BI 331 Business Planning (Guest Lecturer)
IDS 364 Indian International Relations (Guest Lecturer)
TU 102 Social Life Skills (Guest Lecturer)
MA and PhD Level:
GH 610 Human Security: A Global Perspective
GH 611 Human Rights and Global Health
GS761 Contemporary Sustainability Issues
GS743 Philosophy of Social Science
2015736 Islam in Southeast Asia (guest lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
- Rahman, S.M., & Aree, S. (2022), “Islamist Extremism after the Taliban Takeover: Development Trends in selected ASEAN-Countries, Country Study: Thailand”, The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Germany Aug 2021- Aug 2022
- Rado, I., & Rahman, S.M. (2020) “Exploring the Variety of Social Innovation Strategies: Case Studies from Thailand and Taiwan” In Asian Review, Vol. 33, No.1, Jan-June 2020
- Rahman, S.M. & Aree, S. (2016) “Integrated Islamic Education in Southern Thailand and Northern Malaysia: Reforms and Challenges”, Journal of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Vol. III, July-Dec, 2016
- Aree, S., Rahman, S. M., and Faheem, M. (2026) “ASEAN Socio-cultural Community: An Analysis of the Role of Islam”, Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, Vol. II, No- 2, April, 2016
- Rahman, S.M. (2015) Book Review “The Idea of Justice, by Amartya Sen”. In Asian Review, Vol. 28, No. 2. Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, 2015. 105-7p.
- Rahman, S.M. (2012) “Democratization in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Bangladesh Armed Force’s Non-intervention in Politics Influenced by the Participation in United Nations Peace Keeping Operation”, in Nepalese Journal of Public Policy and Governance, Vol. xxx, No.1, June 2012
- Rahman, S.M. (2010) “Bangladeshi Students in Bangkok, Thailand: A Primary Report”, in Studies in the Humanities and Sciences, Vol. LI, No.2, Kobe: Hirosima Shudo University, Japan
- Rahman, S.M. (2004) “Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: An Analysis of its Relation between the Legal Status and Concerning Health Issues”, Drug Disease Doctor, Volume 8, Issue 4, 2004
- Rahman, S.M. (1999) “Crisis of human rights and environment, caused by shipbreaking at Shitakundhu"; Law Vision, Volume 3, Faculty of Law, Chittagong University; Bangladesh, 1999
- Rahman, S.M. & Aree, S. (etd.) (2018) “Moderation: An Islamic Approach in the Contemporary World”, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. 2018
- Rahman, S.M. & Aree, S. (2016) “Understanding the Contribution of Islam in Realizing ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)”, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, 2016
- Rahman, S.M. “Interlinks Among the Military Disengagement, Democratization, and Human Security Integration in Bangladesh”, Cambridge University Press India Pvt. Ltd.
- “The Cyclone Shelter in the Coastal Belt of Bangladesh: An Analysis of its Compliance with Right to Life”; PPDP Project, European Union, Bangladesh, 2005
- “The Muslim Women Empowerment in Southern Thailand Due to the Intervention of CBOs: An Analysis of the Selected Community Organizations in Sathun and Songkla.” Thammasat University Research Grant, Thammasat University, 2021-23
- “Impact of COVID-19 on the Women Street Vendor of Bangkok”, School of Global Studies, Thammasat University, 2022-23
- “Islamist Extremism after the Taliban Takeover: Development Trends in selected ASEAN-Countries, Country Study: Thailand”, The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Germany Aug 2021- Aug 2022
- “An Assessment of the Compatibility of the WHO Age-friendly City with Human Security Framework”, Under the School of Global Studies Research Grant, Thammasat University, 2020-22
- “Needs-Based and Asset-Based Approaches to Social Innovation: A Case Study Driven Evaluation", Under the Thammasat University Research Grant, 2017-20
- “Right to Education of Muslim Transgender: A Case Study of Pesantren Waria Senin-Kamis, Indonesia”, Research Grant by the SEAPE- SEA, Mahidol University, 2016-17
- “Understanding the Contribution of Islam in Realizing ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)”, Research Grant by the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, 2014-15
- “Integrated Islamic Education in Southern Thailand and Northern Malaysia: Reforms and Challenges” Research Grant by the Thai Research Foundation, 2014
- “The Disaster Management Act of Bangladesh and Its’ Compliance with Human Rights”, Action Aid, Bangladesh, 2009
- “National Human Rights Commission: Anxiety of Bangladesh”, Forum Asia, Thailand, 2008
- “National Commitment towards Implementing CRC in Southeast Asian Region”, CIDA, Canada, 2008
- “Violence against women and girls in Chittagong: A situation analysis"; Action Aid Bangladesh, 2002
- Rahman, S.M. & Wattanavitsakul, S. (2022) “Examining the Inconsistency between the Organizational Strategy and Implementation Affecting Industrial Innovation Under SDG 9.” At the 9th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial Conference on Sustainable Development Efforts in Times of Crises, 29 November – 1 December 2022, Thammasat University, Thailand
- Rahman, S.M. & Noeun, N. (2022) “Assessing the Legitimacy of Chinese investment in compliance with SDG 16 goals in Cambodia”. At the 9th ICSD Asia Pacific Biennial Conference on Sustainable Development Efforts in Times of Crises, 29 November – 1 December 2022, Thammasat University, Thailand
- Rado, I, & Rahman, S.M. (2017) “Needs-Based and Asset-Based Approaches to Social Innovation: A Case Study Based Exploration of Their Effectiveness”, International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship, Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Centre, the Royal University of Phnom Penh, May 22 - 24, 2017
- Rahman, S.M., Rado, I, and Phaovisaid, P. (2016) “The ‘Recalibration’ of Philippine Foreign Policy: An Assessment of its Potential Impact on South China Sea Crisis”, The Asia-Pacific Conference on Security and International Relations 2016, December 8-9, 2016, Osaka University Nakanoshima Center, Japan
- Rahman, S.M. (2016) “Thailand’s Initiative against Haze Problem: A Rejection of the Dichotomy between the Traditional Farming Practice and Environmental Protection”, Thailand in Comparative Perspective: An International Symposium. 26-28 Sept. 2016, Southeast Asian Study Centre, Sydney University, Australia.
- Rahman, S.M. (2026) “WHO Age-friendly City: An Assessment of Its’ Compatibility with Human Security Framework”, IAFOR International Conference on Global Studies, 16-18 July 2016, University of Barcelona, Spain
- Rahman, S.M. & Aree, S. (2015) “Xinjiang: From the Old Silk Road to the New Halal Link”, Xinjiang Forum, Government of China, 15-18 August 2015, China
- Rahman, S.M. & Aree, S. (2015) “Integrated Islamic Education in Southern Thailand and Northern Malaysia: Reforms and Challenges”, 4rd International Conference on International Relations and Development (ICIRD 2015), 9-10-June 2015, Mahidol University, Thailand
- Rahman, S.M. & Aree, S. (2025) “Understanding the Contribution of Islam in Realizing ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)”, the Fifth Asian Conference on Asian Studies 2015, International Academic Forum, 26-28 May 2015, Kobe, Japan
- Rahman, S.M. (2012) “Southern Thai Conflict: Importance of Political Response towards a Cultural Conflict”, 2nd International Conference on International Relation and Development, July 26-27, 2012, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Rahman, S.M. (2011) “Governance Dimension of Education Migration: A Case Study of Bangladeshi Student in Thailand” 1st International Conference on International Relation and Development, May 19-20, 2011, Thammasat University, Thailand
- Rahman, S.M. (2011) “Impact of Human Security Approach in the Post UN Peacekeeping Operation: A Case Study of Bangladesh”, 4th International Conference on Human Rights and Human Development, August 18-19, 2011, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Rahman, S.M. (2010) “Promoting Environmental Democracy to Combat the Security Challenge from Climate Change”, Non-traditional Security Study Group, Singapore National University, 2010
- Ph.D. Scholarship: Faculty of Graduate Study Scholarship, Mahidol University, Thailand, (2008-10)
- M.A. Scholarship: Swedish International Development Agency Scholarship, Sweden (2003-04)
- LL.M. Scholarship: Chittagong University Scholarship, Bangladesh (1999-2000)
- Research Fellowship: Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture, Payap University, Thailand (2006-2007), Study Area – Human rights and democracy promotion in South Asia
- European Union: Study on Disaster Preparedness and Right Based Approach, Bangladesh, Study period (2005-06)
- Action Aid Fellowship, Bangladesh (2004-2005), Study Area - Human Rights and National Policy on Livelihood.
| PH.D. (HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE STUDIES) | MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, THAILAND | 2012 |
| M.A. HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY, THAILAND | 2004 |
| M.A. (LAW) | CHITTAGONG UNIVERSITY, BANGLADESH | 2000 |
| B.A. (LAW) | CHITTAGONG UNIVERSITY, BANGLADESH | 1998 |