First of all, as a student of sociology, my research interest focuses on social and environmental aspects, social stratification, social inequality, social problems, social development, social violence, class interest, class conflict, social crime and violence, power and politics, migration, population dynamics and so on.
At present, I am conducting my Ph.D. research work. My study focus is climate change's impact on coastal safe water supply policy and its association with future sustainability of the coastal livelihood.
Publication
Research Paper Publication
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2020) [First author]; "Drinking Water Practice among Increasing Number of Urban Private University Students in Bangladesh: Salient Accelerating Grounds for Health Risk and Financial Burden", Albukhary Social Business Journal (ASBJ), Volume – 1, Issue – 1, Albukhary International University (AIU), Malaysia. Available at: http://asbj.aiu.edu.my/vol1issue1june2020
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2020) [First author]; "Anatomy of a failure: Community Adaptation of the Water Purification Method in Coastal Bangladesh", Development Review" Volume - 29, National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD), 3/A, Nilkhet, Dhaka-1205. Available at: http://research.napd.ac.bd/?page=journal-publication-details&journal_id=40
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2019) [Single author]; “Renewable Energy for Developing Countries”, Nature Study Society of Bangladesh (NSSB), Reg.# S-3543(332)/2004, Volume – 5 Issue – 1, pp. 103 – 108.
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2018) [First author]; “Shrimp Cultivation: Development Debate and the Adverse Effect on Environment and Economy”, Research in Social Sciences, Academia Publishing Group, LA, USA, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 60 – 68. Available at: http://www.academiainsight.com/index.php/204/article/view/26
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2018) [Single author]; “Attitude of Vehicle Drivers during Traffic Jam: Disentangle grounds behind Air Pollution in Dhaka City”, BUP Journal, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka, Volume – 6 Issue – 1, ISSN: 2219-4851, pp. 94 – 109.
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2017) [First author]; “Fair Usage of Copyright Works in Bangladesh: An Overview”, Journal of Business, Society and Science (JBSS), Leading University, Sylhet, Volume - 5, ISSN: 2072-5701, pp. 83 – 95.
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2016) [Co-author]; “Socio-demographic and Economic Correlates of Climate Change Coping and Adaptation Strategies: a Study on the Farmer Communities in Barisal District, Bangladesh” American Journal of Climate Change, Volume – 5, Issue – 2, ISSN: Print: 2167-9495 ISSN Online: 2167-9509, pp. 167 – 177. Available at: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=67227
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2013) [First author]; “Child Labor and its impact on access to primary Education in Bangladesh”, University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS Research Center), Volume 2 Issue 2, ISSN: 2226-3128, pp. 131 – 147.
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2012) [Single author]; “Shrimp Culture in Some Areas of Paikgacha and Its Surrounding Reality”, University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS Research Center), Volume 1 Issue 2; ISSN: 2226-3128, pp. 148 – 167.
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2012) [First author]; “Shrimp Culture in Some Areas of Paikgacha and Its Socio-economic Implications”, International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow (IJSST), www.ijsst.com, Volume – 1 Issue – 8, ISSN: 2277-6168, pp. 01 – 19. Available at: http://202.74.245.22:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/264
Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (2012) [Single author]; “Social Forestry: It’s importance to economy and environment”, Northern University Environmental Club Journal, Issues: September, 2012 (Environment & Our Forests, ISBN: 978-984-90141-8-8, pp. 76 – 79.
Book Publication o Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (September 2018); "Basic English (Indispensable merit for students and job seekers)", Second Edition, Mahir Publication, 187 Middle Bassabo, Dhaka 1214 (ISBN: 978-984-8936-04-41). o Elahi, Syed Ashik – E – (May 2017); "Basic English (A research outcome)", First Edition, Hira Publications, 150 Islamiya Market, Nilkhet, Dhaka 1205 (ISBN: 978-984-8936-04-41). Book Review Syed Ashik – E – Elahi, "Sumit Sarkar's The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal 1903 – 1908", NUB Journal of Social Science and Humanities, ISSN: 2707-3483, Volume 1, Issue 1 July 19-June 20. URL: https://journal.nub.ac.bd/ Syed Ashik – E – Elahi, "David Lewis, Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society", Cambridge University Press, 32 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-2473, USA, First published 2011, PP. 249. (ISBN 978-0-521-88612-3 Hardback, ISBN 978-0-521-71377-1 Paperback)", The Daily Observer, Saturday, 12 May 2018 at 12:00 AM. URL: https://observerbd.com/details.php?id=137250 Write-up published in Newspaper o সৈয়দ আশিক – ই – ইলাহী, "কভিড-১৯: সামাজিক অবক্ষয় ও করণীয়", সমকাল (সম্পাদকীয় ও মন্তব্য), প্রকাশিত- ২৩ আগস্ট ২০২০। URL: https://samakal.com/todays-print-edition/tp-editorial-comments/article/200851915/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A3%E0%A7%80%E0%A7%9F o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi, Facts behind water purification methods in coastal BD, The Daily Observer (Op-Ed), Published at 12:00 AM, 26 February 2018. URL: http://www.observerbd.com/details.php?id=124474 o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi, "A social cancer", Dhaka Tribune (Op-Ed), Published at 08:15 PM, December 22, 2016. URL: http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-ed/2016/12/22/a-social-cancer/ Conference Paper (Presenter) o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi (19 - 20 January 2018) [Single], "Factors Behind the Failure of an Easy to Access Water Purification Method in the coastal Bangladesh", International Conference, Department of Sociology, University of Dhaka to celebrate its 60th Foundation Anniversary, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi (23 – 24 November 2019) [Single], "Anatomy of a Failure: Community Adaptation of the Water Purification Method in Coastal Bangladesh", International Conference on Planning and Development (Bangladesh Development Perspectives: Opportunities and Challenges, National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD), Ministry of Planning, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Symposium Paper (Presenter) o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi (December 18 – 20, 2019) [Single], "Challenges of Climate Change Adaption: An Assessment of a Water Purification Project in Coastal Bangladesh", International Symposium on Environment, Disaster and Health (ISEDH), IDMVS, University of Dhaka. Seminar (Keynote Speaker) o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi (June 15, 2021), "Ecosystem Restoration", sponsored by BAPA, ALRD, SUJON, BELA (Barishal), Organized by DC Office, Barishal. o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi (December 11, 2016), "Violence against Women: Expectation vs. Reality", sponsored by Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association (BNWLA), Funded by UN Women, Organized by NUB Innovators' Club, Northern University Bangladesh, Banani, Dhaka. o Syed Ashik – E – Elahi (December 02, 2010), HIV AIDS: Knowledge of University Students, Funded by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Organized by Public Health Department, NUB. Expert (In Teacher Recruitment) o Worked as an expert in teacher recruitment for Social Science of secondary level, Kamarjuri Yousuf Ali High School, Ward No. - 36, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 16, 2016.
Job Experience
Institution
Position
Tenure
University of Barishal
Assistant Professor (Full-time)
From April 21, 2019, & present [02 Years and above]
Northern University Bangladesh
Assistant Professor (Full-time)
From May 16, 2015 to Apr. 20, 2019 [03 Years, 11 Months and 04 Days]
Northern University Bangladesh
Senior Lecturer (Full-time)
From January 01, 2012 to May 15, 2015 [02 Years and 04 Months]
Northern University Bangladesh
Lecturer (Full-time)
From Sept. 02, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2012 [02 Years and 04 Months]
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)
Research Assistant (Part-time)
From February 01, 2009 to August 31, 2010 [01 Year and 06 Months]
Northern University Bangladesh
Lecturer (Part-time)
From January 26, 2010 to August 31, 2010 [07 Months and 05 Days]
Standard Chartered Bank
Officer, Consumer Banking (Full-time)
From January 07, 2008 to January 12, 2009 [01 Year and 05 days]
Project (Completed) o Project director, titled "Effects of Environment Pollution on River Bank Livelihood of Barishal City Corporation in Bangladesh: A Multi-dimensional Study from Sustainable Perspective", Funded by University of Barishal (BU), Session: 2019-2020. Project (Ongoing) o Project director, titled "Gender-Specific Adaptation Strategies to Coastal Safe Drinking Water Management System at Coastal Regions of Barishal Division in Bangladesh: A Multi-dimensional Study from Sustainable Perspective", Funded by University Grand Commission (UGC), Session: 2019. Co-curricular Activities (highlights) o Student Adviser, Department of Sociology, University of Barishal o Convener, Debating club, Department of Sociology, University of Barishal Affiliation (highlights)
• District Coordinator, Nature Study Society Bangladesh (NSSB)
• Chief Patron,'Research Nexus - Barishal'
• ছায়া সংসদ সদস্য (খুলনা – ৬), মুক্তিযুদ্ধ মঞ্চ (মুক্তিযুদ্ধের চেতনা বাস্তবায়নে একটি সামাজিক সংগঠণ) • উপদেষ্টা, মূক্তিযুদ্ধের শহীদ স্মৃতি পাঠাগার, পাইকগাছা, খুলনা • সদস্য, শিবসা সাইত্য অঙ্গন, পাইকগাছা, খুলনা • Member, Salimullah Muslim Hall Alumni Association, University of Dhaka • President (Ex) & Adviser, Paikgacha Student Welfare Association • Adviser, ‘Alo’ a volunteer organization working for destitute people
