Dr. Rahman is a full time academic, 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.
Expertise:
Globalisation; human security; human rights.
BA Level:
TU100 Civic Engagement; TU102 Social Life Skills; GS203 Global Human Security; GS232 Globalization Flows; GS235 Case Study: Globalization; GS244 Corporate Social Responsibility; GS261 The Private Sector and Social Innovation; GS341 Social Innovation Foundation 1.2; GS490 Senior Project 1; GS491 Senior Project 2; SPD315 International Organization and Human Rights Frameworks\.
Graduate:
GS613 Designing Organizations for Impact; GS742 Prospectus Development; GS743 Philosophy of Social Science; GS761 Contemporary Sustainability Issues; GS762 Seminar on Sustainable Practices; GH610 Human Security: A Global Perspective; GH611 Human Rights and Global Health; 2015736 Islam in Southeast Asia (Chulalongkorn University).
TU100 Civic Engagement; TU102 Social Life Skills; GS203 Global Human Security; GS232 Globalization Flows; GS235 Case Study: Globalization; GS244 Corporate Social Responsibility; GS261 The Private Sector and Social Innovation; GS341 Social Innovation Foundation 1.2; GS490 Senior Project 1; GS491 Senior Project 2; SPD315 International Organization and Human Rights Frameworks\.
Graduate:
GS613 Designing Organizations for Impact; GS742 Prospectus Development; GS743 Philosophy of Social Science; GS761 Contemporary Sustainability Issues; GS762 Seminar on Sustainable Practices; GH610 Human Security: A Global Perspective; GH611 Human Rights and Global Health; 2015736 Islam in Southeast Asia (Chulalongkorn University).
Rahman, S. M. (2023). Thailand's SMARTS visa policy: Its compatibility with migrant entrepreneurship. In Proceedings of the Academy of International Business Southeast USA (AIB-SE) Annual Conference. Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA, October 26-28, 2023.
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. & 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.
Program
University
Year
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