Ashma Rahman is the Lecturer of Psychology at the Department of History and Philosophy in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of North South University. She has completed her Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization and a Master of Science in General Psychology. Her interest in convergence research broadly covers the conjoint concepts of human rights and general psychology. Prior to joining the North Soth University, Ms. Rahman was engaged in researches concentrating on psychosocial issues. She also worked with national and international organizations as a developmental activist.
Book-Chapter:
Rahman. A. (2018). Perception on “Islamic Moderation” among the Students of Thammasat University, Thailand, In S. M. Rahman & S. Aree." Moderation: An Islamic Approach in Contemporary World" (pp.123-131), Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. ISBN Number: 978-61 6-407-330-2
Articles:
Rahman. A. (2018). The Condition of Poor Female Patients’ Access to the PrimaryLevel Health Care Facilities in Bangladesh.Rights Protection for the Vulnerable and Marginalised: Perspectives from the Region. Advance online publication. https://ihrp.mahidol.ac.th/2019/04/11/research-seminar-rights-protection-for-the-vulnerable-and-marginalised-perspectives-from-the-region/#1554283848672-21aa2983-7a43
Graduate Level
- European Union Scholarship; Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, University of Mahidol, 2017-18
- Merit Award of Chittagong University for M.Sc Result
Undergraduate Level
- Chittagong University Scholarship; (2011-2014), Bangladesh
- Masters of Arts in Human Rights and Democratization, Mahidol University, Thailand
- Master of Science in General Psychology, Chittagong University, Bangladesh ( Rank-Order Position: 1st)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Chittagong University, Bangladesh ( Rank-Order Position: 1st)
- Lecturer of Psychology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 2019-Present
- Priority Countries Research Intern; Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development ( FORUM ASIA), Bangkok, Thailand, Oct 2018- April 2019
- Presenter, Research Seminar on Rights Protection for the Vulnerable and Marginalised: Perspectives from the Region, jointly organized by The University of Colombo, Shri Lanka, and Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand, October 2018
- Research Integration Centre (RIC): Intern in Elderly Project, Bangladesh; March - June 2018
- Team Member: Advocacy Campaign on Rising Awareness on Domestic Violence in Thailand; IHRP, Mahidol University, Thailand. August 2017- December 2017
- Lead Researcher (Academic Research): “Analysis Of The Access Of Poor Female Patients To The Primary Level Health Care Facilities In Bangladesh”; Mahidol University, Thailand; August 2017- September 2018
- Lead Researcher (Academic Research): Relation of Parental Acceptance-Rejection with Emotional Intelligence, June 2016- June 2017, Chittagong University, Bangladesh.
- Researcher; The Gold-mine and its impact on the livelihood activities of the residents in Loei; December 2017, Mahidol University, Thailand.
- Researcher: Perceptions of “Islamic Moderation” among the students of Thailand; September 2017- December 2017, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Project Lead Researcher (Academic Research): The Effect of Betel Quid Chewing On Cognitive Impairment of Elder People, Dec.2015-March 2016, Chittagong University, Bangladesh
- Research Work: Asst. Researcher; Interpersonal Touch and Social Perception; 2015; Dhaka University, Bangladesh and Washington University, USA, 2015
Introduction to Psychology, PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology Lab, PSY 101L
- Team member of Inspection on Human Rights Violation at Loi Province in Thailand; Mahidol University, Thailand. December 2017
- Participant, Workshop on Ethical considerations in Human rights research, Mahidol University, Thailand, 25-29 Nov. 2017
- Participant, Workshop: ‘Psycho-drama: Theatre for Stop Violence Against Women’, Chittagong University, Bangladesh; 23-25 Nov 2015
- Participant, Conference: ‘3rd Bangladesh Clinical Psychological Conference’, (27-30 Oct 2015), Bangladesh Clinical Psychological Society (BCPS), Bangladesh
- Volunteer, (Psychological Assessment): Chittagong University, Bangladesh; October 2012
Social Psychology
- Cross-cultural Psychology
- Societal Perception and inclusivity of marginalized sections
- Human rights violations of marginalized groups and their psychological impact
- Minority and Socio-psychological context
- Gender Role and Perception
