Qualification:
Dr. Shamim Ahmed holds advanced academic and professional training in public health, global health, and population health.
Biography:
Dr. Shamim Ahmed is a Faculty Member at International Business University (IBU). He specializes in public health, with expertise in global health, population health, and health equity.
His research spans water, sanitation, and hygiene, child and maternal health, vaccine hesitancy, and the social determinants of health. Shamim Ahmed’s work places strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in public health systems and community-based settings.
He brings mixed-methods research experience and strong knowledge mobilization skills. His academic work helps connect evidence with policy, practice, and community impact across global health contexts.
Academic and Professional Contributions:
Dr. Shamim Ahmed has worked with leading public health and development organizations across research, policy, and community health.
His professional background includes work with WaterAid Bangladesh, Unity Health Toronto at St. Michael’s Hospital, BRAC and BRAC University, Social Marketing Company, CARE Bangladesh, MEASURE Evaluation and USAID-supported Government of Bangladesh policy work, and World Vision.
Across these roles, Dr. Ahmed has contributed to public health initiatives involving WASH, maternal and child health, vaccine confidence, health equity, and policy-informed practice. His work supports evidence-based decisions that improve health outcomes for diverse communities.
Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Shamim Ahmed’s areas of expertise include:
- Public health
- Global health
- Population health
- Health equity
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Child and maternal health
- Vaccine hesitancy
- Social determinants of health
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Mixed-methods research
- Knowledge mobilization
- Public health policy
- Community health
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