Social Work

    Faculty Profile

    Muhammed Muazzam Hussain

    Professor

    Contact Information:

    • Office Address: Room No. 2013, D Building Department of Social Work Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
    • Phone: /462, 01716562079
    • Email: muazzam777@yahoo.com, muazzam777-scw@sust.edu

    Biography:

    Muhammed Muazzam Hussain was born in 1976 in the village Syedpur of Sunamgonj district. He possessed a consistent academic record with a high percentage of marks in the secondary, higher secondary, undergraduate and graduate level both at home and abroad. He stood 18th position in the combined merit list of Commilla Education Board in 1991. He stood first class first position in the MSS Examination of the Dept. of Social Work of Shahjalal University in 1997 and consequently joined in the Dept. as lecturer in 1999 and currently work as Professor of the Dept. He won Book Prize from the Shahjalal University and International Merit Award from the University of Middlesex, London as recognition of his merit and academic performance. He served as principal investigator of various research projects funded by University Research Centre, SUST and University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. He also published some research articles in the academic journals. He is a man of good human character and friendly to all.

    Education:

    • 2008: Master of Arts in Social Policy, Middlesex University, London
    • 1997: Master of Social Sciences in Social Work, Shah Jalal University of Sciences & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
    • 1996: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work, Shah Jalal University of Sciences & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

    Research Interests:

    • Ethnicity and health care, social care
    • Social work education and practice
    • Disability and social exclusion
    • Social policy and services

    Active Research Project

    1. Social Work Education during the COVID 19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Challenges and policy implications (working as principal investigator and funded by the University Research Centre, SUST, 2022-23)

    Previous Research Project

    1. Social Work Practice in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges (worked as Co- Investigator and the project was funded by the University Research Centre, SUST, 2019- 20)
    2. Exploring Experiences of Children with Special Need (disability) in Public Sector Inclusive Schools: A Qualitative Study (worked as Principal Investigator and the project was funded by the University Research Centre, SUST, 2017- 18)
    3. Patient Satisfaction with Public Health Care Services in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study on Sylhet Region (worked as Principal Investigator and the project was funded by the University Research Centre, SUST 2014-15)
    4. HSCN- Health and Social Care Need: the Experiences of Disabled Children in Sylhet (worked as Principal Investigator 2014 and the project was funded by the University Grants Commission Bangladesh, 2013-14)
    5. The Experiences of Limiting Long Term Illness of older people: A qualitative study on Sylhet Region (worked as Principal Investigator and the project was funded by the University Research Centre, SUST, 2011-12)
    6. Health vulnerability of older people during COVID 19 outbreak in the tea gardens of Sylhet: A Qualitative Study (working as Principal Investigator and funded by the University Research Centre, SUST, 2020-21)

    External Affiliations:

    • Founder President of Social Work Alumni Association, SUST
    • Member, Middlesex University Alumni Association, London, UK
    • Member, Graduate Study Committee, Department of Social Work, SUST

    Awards & Recognition:

    • International Merit Award of the Middlesex University, UK in 2007
    • Winner of Book Prize in 1997 for academic achievement among all graduates of the Department of Social Work, SUST in Master level Examination, conferred on December 2007.
    • Winner of Barbara Waine Prize 2008/09 for the Best Dissertation- MA Social Policy 2008/09 in the Middlesex University, London, UK

    Journal Publications

    1. Jalil, M. A. and Hussain, M. M. (2023). Challenges of practicing professional social work in Bangladesh: perspectives from public sector service providers, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development
    2. Hussain, M. M. (2022).The policy efforts to address racism and discrimination in higher education institutions: The case of Canada. CEPS Journal, doi: 10.26529/cepsj.965
    3. Hussain, M. M. and Raihan, M.M. H. (2022). Disadvantage, discrimination and despair: Parental experiences of caring for children with disability in Bangladesh, Asian Social Work and Policy Review, 161(1):80-91.
    4. Hussain, M. M. (2021). Professional practice of social work in Bangladesh: Challenges and directions. Shomomormi. Social Work Alumni Association SUST. * Written in Bangla.
    5. Hussain, M. M. (2021). Social Exclusion of People with Disability in Bangladesh: Dimensions and Challenges. Asian Social Work Journal, 6(1):12- 21.
    6. Hussain, M. M. (ed.) (2021) Mystic Poet Master Abdul Motin: Life and Accomplishment (Mormomi Kobi Master Abdul Motin: Jiban o Shadhana)*, Rabbani Prokashon, Sylhet, Bangladesh (*Book, written in Bangla)
    7. Hussain, M.M. (2020). Models of disability and the situation of people with disability in Bangladesh: A Review
    8. Hussain, M.M. (2020). Health problems, misconceptions and challenges: Experiences of slum dweller adolescent girls in Bangladesh
    9. Hussain, M. M. (2019) Limiting long term illness and informal care: Experiences of older people in Sylhet city, Bangladesh. Scientific Research Journal, 7 (11): 97-107.
    10. Hussain, M.M. & Oakkas, M. A. (2019). Health care practices of slum dweller adolescent girls in Bangladesh: The case of Sylhet city
    11. Hussain, M. M & Khan, M.S. (2016) Poribesh O Shomaj Porichithi (Introduction to Environment and Society) for class five, Azad Deeni Edara e Thalim, Bangladesh. (*Text Book, written in Bangla)
    12. Paul, J. K. & Hussain, M. M. (2016). Health care and hygiene practices of older people in Tea garden: A study conducted in Lackatoorah Tea garden of Sylhet District. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 4 (5) 144-154.
    13. Hussain, M.M. & Raihan, M.M.H. (2016). Patient satisfaction with public health care services in Bangladesh: Some critical issues
    14. Paul, J. K. & Hussain, M.M. (2016). Health care practices of older people in Sylhet: A study conducted in slum areas of Sylhet city of Bangladesh. International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 3 (4) 90-100.
    15. Hussain, M. M & Khan, M.S. (2015) Poribesh O Shomaj Porichithi (Introduction to Environment and Society) for class four, Azad Deeni Edara e Thalim, Bangladesh (*Text Book, written in Bangla)
    16. Hussain, M. M & Khan, M.S. (2015) Poribesh O Shomaj Porichithi (Introduction to Environment and Society) for class three, Azad Deeni Edara e Thalim, Bangladesh (*Text Book written In Bangla)
    17. Hussain, M. M. & Paul, R. N. (2014). Health care and hygiene practices of Manipuri older people in Sylhet: Issues and challenges
    18. Hussain, M. M. and Jalil, A. (2013). Social care experiences of the older Bangladeshi people in East London. Asian Profile, Vol. 41(3): 239-247
    19. Hussain, M.M. (2012) The Socio- economic Situation and Occupational Challenges of the Fishermen in Sylhet, SUST Studies Journal, 15 (1): 94- 103.
    20. Hussain, M. M. (2010). Limiting long term Illness of ethnic Bangladeshis in London: Some critical experiences of health care. SUST Studies Journal, 12 (1): 15-21.
    21. Hussain, M. M. (2009). Health Inequalities of Ethnic Minorities in the UK: A Research Review’. Annual Review of Ethnic Affairs, 5 (1): 35-46.
    22. Hussain, M.M. (2009). Economic Exploitation of Tea Garden Labourers in Sylhet. SUST Journal of Public Administration, 2 (1): 97- 111.
    23. Hussain, M. M. & Jalil, A. (2008). The Survival Strategies of the Fishermen in Sylhet. SIU Journal, 2 (4): 28-36.
    24. Jalil, A. & Hussain, M. M. (2007). Manipuri Mohilader Qamathayan: Ekti Parjabekshan* (The Empowerment of Manipuri Women: An Observation). Annual Review of Ethnic Affairs, 3 (1) 85-95 [* Written in Bangla.]

    Teaching

    • Social Work Methods, techniques and approaches
    • Geriatric social work
    • Disability and social work
    • Social Policy and Planning
    • Methods and techniques in Social Research
    • Project Planning and Management
    • Social Action and Social development
    • Community Development

    Graduate Supervision

    1. Health and psycho-social conditions of elderly living in Sylhet City Corporation: A study, (2019), Student Name: Farhana Akter (Reg. No. 2016223048)
    2. Patient’s experiences of receiving government primary health care services: A study in Sylhet, (2017), Student Name: Siddikur Rahman Rubel (Reg. No. 2014223015)
    3. Health care practices of adolescent girls living in the slums: A study in Sylhet city, (2016) Student Name: Israth Jahan Shantha (Reg. No. 2013223001)
    4. Sexual Harassment against women: A study on the experiences of socially disadvantaged women in Sylhet (2014), Student Name: Mahbuba Haque (Reg. No. 2011223041)
    5. Exploring Experiences of Children with disabilities in getting education: A study conducted in the Sylhet city corporation area, (2012), Student Name: S.M. Mahmudul Hasan (Reg. No. 2009223025)
    6. Health care practices of Monipuri older people living in Sylhet city (2011) Student Name: Romendra Nath Paul (Reg. No.2007223002)
    7. Health and social care situation of the disabled children: A study in the Sylhet Metropolitan city (2011) Student Name: Golam Gilani (Reg. No. 2007223015)