Short Biography:
Dr. M. Kamruzzaman Mozumder is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and is currently serving as the President of the Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society (BCPS). As a Fulbright scholar, he also worked as a visiting professor at the Graduate Psychology Department of James Madison University, ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Psychology | Monash University | 2013 | |
| M.Phil. | Clinical Psychology | University of Dhaka | 2005 | |
| Masters | Clinical Psychology | University of Dhaka | 2001 | |
| Bachelor | Psychology | University of Dhaka | 2000 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society (BCPS) | Dhaka | 26, Jun 2022 | Currently Working |
| Visiting Professor | James Madison University | Virginia, USA | 03, Sep 2021 | 31-03-2022 |
| Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 31, Aug 2021 | Currently Working |
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 27, Feb 2014 | 30-08-2021 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 03, Nov 2008 | 26-02-2014 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 10, May 2005 | 02-11-2008 |
| Field Research Officer (Part-time) | icddr,b | Bangladesh | 01, Jan 2004 | 09-05-2005 |
| Psychologist (Part-time) | Marie Stopes Clinic | Bangladesh | 01, Dec 2003 | 09-05-2005 |
| Psychologist (Part-time) | Bangladesh Rehabilitation Center for Trauma Victims (BRCT) | Bangladesh | 01, Dec 2002 | 30-05-2004 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Service Development | ||
| Psychological intervention | ||
| Prejudice reduction | ||
| Mental health in humanitarian crisis | ||
| LGBT Mental Health | ||
| Tool construction |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Impact of trauma on coping behavior of children | Mahfuza Khanam | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Fayaza Ahmed | Childhood Trauma, Coping, |
2024 |
| Ph.D. | Trans Men in Malaysia: Examining the psychological and decision making processes in becoming men | Sharon A. Bong | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Vizla Kumaresan | Gender identity |
2022 |
| Ph.D. | Phenomenology of depression and revision of Depression Scale in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Graham E Powell | Md. Zahir Uddin | Tool Construction |
2022 |
| Ph.D. | Long-term efficacy of online clinical supervision to improve self-confidence and well-being of humanitarian mental health service providers | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Simon Rosenbaum | Sabiha Jahan | Efficacy, Supervision, Sevice development, Implementation science |
Current Year |
| M.Phil | Predictors of Burnout among Mental Health Professionals | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Abul Kalam Azad | Khadiza Begum | Burnout, Care for caregiver |
2023 |
| M.Phil | Impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental health | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Md. Aminul Islam | Psychopathology, Adverse childhood experiences, |
2023 | |
| M.Phil | Exploring illness specific positive beliefs and their influence among patients with anxiety disorder | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Madhurima Saha Hia | Psychotherapy Process, Psychopathology |
2023 | |
| M.Phil | Understanding the Development of Core Belief | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Tofa Hakim | Development of psychopathology |
2022 | |
| M.Phil | Reducing Racial Prejudice in Chittagong Hill Tracts through Contact-based Intervention | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Md. Omar Faruk | Intervention effectiveness |
2022 | |
| M.Phil | Exploring barriers in seeking mental health services | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Fahmida Shultana | Mental Health Gap |
2022 | |
| M.Phil | The nature and impact of postpartum depression on women's life | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Mumita Jerin Nilav | Maternal health |
2022 | |
| M.Phil | Attitude towards psychiatric medication among the providers and recipients of mental health services | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Kaniz Fatema | Mental Health Gap |
2020 | |
| M.Phil | Understanding psycho-social impact of chronic pain | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Mahajabeen Haque | Umme Salma Afroz | Clinical Health Psychology | 2019 |
| M.Phil | Understanding Parent-Child Relationship | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Shaheen Islam | Shamima Akhter | Parenting | 2018 |
| M.Phil | Mental health problems among persons with disability | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Parveen Huque | Rifat Sharmin | Disability |
2018 |
| M.Phil | Impact of psycho-education among patients undergoing cardiac surgery | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Mahajabeen Haque | Nafisa Sultana | Health intervention | 2017 |
| M.Phil | Exploring early Warning Signs of Suicide in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Rubina Jahan Rumi | Suicide prevention | 2017 | |
| M.Phil | Exploring client satisfaction among psychotherapy recipient | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Parveen Huque | Mita Mandal | Client satisfaction; Psychotherapy process |
2017 |
| M.Phil | Development of an inventory of sexual satisfaction | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Tahmina Parvin | Tool construction; Sexual Health | 2016 | |
| M.Phil | Exploring barriers to access services for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Abdullah Ziad | Neurodevelopmental disabilities, Access to service, Servcie development, |
Current Year | |
| M.Phil | Factors influencing parenting self efficacy of mothers having children with neurodevelopmental disability | Parveen Huque | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Shobnom Tehzeeb Tusty | Parenting, Neurodevelopmental disability |
Current Year |
| M.Phil | Narratives of Roles among Young Siblings of Children with Mild Intellectual Disability in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Glenda Fredman | Kazi Nishat Ara | Family relations, Intellectual disability, |
Current Year |
| M.Phil | Psychological Problems in General Health Care: Prevalence, Pathway and Financial Burden | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Chayon Kumar Das | Service development, |
Current Year | |
| M.Phil | Understanding the stability of impact of parenting training in the context of Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Parveen Huque | Farzana Alam | Parenting, Efficacy, Process study, |
Current Year |
| Masters | Adaptation and validation of Self-critical rumination scale for use in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Umay Ching | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Perceived Barriers of Adjustment among Students from Ethnic Community Living in Mainstream Society | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Meghabati Salama | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Understanding the Relationship between Mental Health and Marital satisfaction among Diabetic Patients | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Delara Jahan | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Development of a Scale for Measuring Perceived Injustice | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Chandrima Mourin | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Impact of Pandemic (Covid-19) on Social Atom in Bangladeshi Adults | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Md. Nasim Billah | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Adaptation of The Mentalization Scale (MentS) for Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Nuzhat Ahmad | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Translation and Validation of the Somatic Symptom Disorder - B Criteria Scale (SSD-12) in the Context of Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Sumaiya Habib | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Relationship between sexual satisfaction and sexual myths in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Abdullah Ziad | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Assessing Factor Structure and Updating Severity Norm of the Dhaka University Obsessive Compulsive Scale | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Sadia Arifin Runa | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Prevalence of Social Anxiety Symptoms and its Impact among General Population | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Prajna Roy | 2021 | ||
| Masters | Twenty years of Clinical Psychology in Bangladesh: A profile of therapist and client characteristics from the perspective of therapist | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Chayon Kumar Das | 2019 | ||
| Masters | Cognitive Functioning In Patients With Depression And Anxiety | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Linda Sultana | 2019 | ||
| Masters | Assessing parenting false beliefs in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Md. Raihanul Haque | 2018 | ||
| Masters | Adaptation of barratt impulsiveness scale (BIS-11) for adult population of Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Khadiza Begum | 2017 | ||
| Masters | Adaptation of Bleesed-Roth Dementia Scale context of Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Sumona Islam | 2017 | ||
| Masters | Understanding the sick role dimensions among people with psychiatric disorders | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Mst. Anamika Yeasmin | 2017 | ||
| Masters | Adaptation of family emotional involvement and critism scale in the context of Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Fahiya Rahman Shaily | 2016 | ||
| Masters | Psychological problems in non-psychiatric medical care in Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Sayeda Shahida Begum | 2016 | ||
| Masters | Adaptation of SF-McGill pain questionnaire in the context of Bangladesh | Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder | Samima Akter | 2016 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Recovery for Child Labor | Healing The Emotional Wounds Of Illegal Child Workers Through A Co-produced Arts-based Program | ESRC | 01-04-2024 | Jennifer Lau, V. Kumari, S. Dhakal, T. Sing | |
| Perceived Injustice | Assessing link between perceived injustice and mental health. | University Grants Commission | 12-11-2023 | ||
| Psychosocial supervision in humanitarian crisis | Caring for carers: A virtual psychosocial supervision intervention to improve the quality and sustainability of mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian contexts | Enhancing Learning and Research in Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA, UK) | 01-11-2021 | University of New South Wales, (UNSW, Australia), Koć University (Turkey), and Hope Revival Organization (Syria) | |
| Skill building; Clinical supervision | Conducting training and supervision program on MHPSS | 01-03-2019 | 31-12-2019 | International Organization for Migration (IOM) | |
| Depression | Understanding Phenomenology of Depression in Bangladesh | University Grants Commission | 20-02-2018 | 20-02-2020 | |
| Health; Productivity | Worker Well-Being and Productivity in the Bangladesh Garment Sector | 16-06-2015 | 31-05-2016 | Paula Lopez-Pena, Christopher Woodruff, Atonu Rabbani | |
| Mental health; Sexual minority | Exploration of mental health needs and support systems among the LGBT population in Bangladesh | KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) of the Netherlands | 01-01-2015 | 31-12-2016 | Bandhu Social Welfare Society (BSWS); Shale Ahmed |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indigenous Psychotherapy for Bangladesh: Lesson Learned from Medistic Psychotherapy. Professor Mofassiluddin Ahmed Trust Fund Lecture, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, July 2023. |
| 2 | Rohingyas in Bangladesh: Helping to Help Themselves. Invited Lecture at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan, August 2018. |
| 3 | Linking formulation and treatment plan in working with PTSD. CPD Lecture for the Asian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association (ACBTA). June 2022. |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society (BCPS) | General Member | 2005 | |
| 2 | American Psychological Association (APA) | Member (Full Member) | 2015 | 2021 |
| 3 | Bangladesh Psychological Association (BPA) | Life Member | 2002 | Life Time |
| 4 | British Psychological Society (BPS) | Graduate Member | 2007 | 2009 |
| 5 | Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP) | Affiliate Member | 2015 |
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder, Jobeda Khatun, Khadiza Begum, Kazi Nishat Ara, Chayon Kumar Das, Lusanta Hanif, Rehnuma Parveen Nijhum, Mohammad Omar Faruk and Tamzid Karim Essential Psychological Skills for Mental Health Service Providers.
Dhaka: International Organization for Miration and Department of Clinical Psychology, 2019 .
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| 2 |
Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder Exploring The Psychosocial Wellbeing of Sex Workers & Garments Workers Under Solidarity and Empowerment through Education, Motivation and Awareness (SEEMA) Project.
CARE Bangladesh, 2014 .
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| 3 |
Md Abdul Mohit, Liaquat Ali, Md Habibur Rahman, Waziul Alam Chowdhury, Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder, MMA Shalahuddin Qusar, Mahjabeen Haque, Helal Uddin Ahmed, M. Kamruzzaman Mozumder, Md Rizwanul Karim, Niaz Mohammad Khan, Maruf Ahmed Khan and Hasina Momotaz Guidebook on Mental Health and COVID-19.
Dhaka: Non-communicable Disease Control (NCDC) Programme, Directorate General of Health Services, 2020 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Madhurima Saha Hia and Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder "Mental Health of Vulnerable Populations in Bangladesh."
Mental Health in Bangladesh: From Bench to Community. Arafat, S.M.Y. Singapore: Springer,, 2024 293-309 .
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| 2 |
Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder "Psychosocial Management of Mental Disorders in Bangladesh."
Mental Health in Bangladesh: From Bench to Community. Arafat, S.M.Y. Singapore: Springer, 2024 65-85 .
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| 3 |
Mozumder, M.K. "Krise, Trauma und Selbstmord in Bangladesch."
Selbstmord in Bangladesch. Arafat, S.M.Y., Khan, M.M. Singapore: Springer, 2024 115-128 .
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Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder "Crisis, Trauma, and Suicide in Bangladesh.."
Suicide in Bangladesh: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention. S. M. Y. Arafat & M. M. Khan Singapore: Springer Nature, 2023 97-109 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Mourin, C. and Mozumder, M. K. : Development of a new perceived injustice scale for Bangla speaking population,
PLOS ONE (impact factor:3.7) , vol.19 , no.10 Public Library of Science , pp.1-19 , 2024
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| 2 |
Mozumder, M. K. : Pre-migration decision-making support for people affected by climate change,
The Lancet Psychiatry (impact factor:30.8) , vol.11 , no.9 Elsevier , pp.680 , 2024
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| 3 |
Faruk, M. O., Haque, S., Mozumder, M. K., Kadir. M., Islam, A., Gayen, T. K. and Martin, J. : Bangladesh needs to put a stop to malpractice in mental health-care services,
The Lancet Psychiatry (impact factor:30.8) , vol.11 , no.8 Elsevier , pp.588 – 589 , 2024
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| 4 |
Tamanna, F. H., Anik, A. I., Faruk, M. O., Jahan, R., Mozumder, M. K. and Selim, A. : Exploring mental health needs, coping and suitable service modalities for people affected by coronavirus disease 19,
Bangladesh Journal of Psychiatry , vol.37 , no.2 Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists , pp.38-45 , 2023
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| 5 |
Wells, R., Acarturk, C., Mozumder, M. K., Kurt, G., Klein, L. and et. al. : Testing the effectiveness and acceptability of online supportive supervision for mental health practitioners in humanitarian settings: a study protocol for the caring for carers project,
BMC Psychiatry (impact factor:4.4) , vol.23 Springer Nature , pp.1-12 , 2023
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| 6 |
Mozumder, M. K., Jasmine, U. H., Haque, M. A. and Haque, S. : Mental health and suicide risk among homosexual males in Bangladesh,
PLOS ONE (impact factor:3.7) , vol.18 , no.8 Public Library of Science , pp.1-13 , 2023
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| 7 |
Mozumder M. K. : Reliability and validity of the Perceived Stress Scale in Bangladesh,
PLOS ONE (impact factor:3.752) , vol.17 , no.10 Public Library of Science , 2022
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| 8 |
Islam, S. and Mozumder, M. K. : Challenges to providing quality mental health services for forcibly displaced populations: The case of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,
Asian American Journal of Psychology (impact factor:2.4) , vol.12 , no.3 American Psychological Association , pp.234–240 , 2021
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Fischer, L., Zarate, A., Mozumder, M. K., Elshazly, M. and Rosenbaum, S. : Barriers, Attitudes, Confidence and Knowledge of Mental Health and Psychosocial Humanitarian Staff in Cox’s Bazar in Responding to Suicide Risk,
Intervention , vol.19 , no.2 Wolters Kluwer - Medknow , pp.242-248 , 2021
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| 10 |
Ager W., Horn R., Mozumder M. K., Riley A. and Ventevogel P. : From the editors: introducing Intervention’s special issue on the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of Rohingya refugees,
Intervention , vol.17 , no.2 , pp.117-121 , 2019
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| 11 |
Jerin M. I. and Mozumder M. K. : Exploring host community attitudes towards Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,
Intervention , vol.17 , no.2 , pp.169-173 , 2019
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| 12 |
Mozumder M. K. : Normative Data on Bangla Versions of the Beck Hopelessness Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the General Health Questionnaire,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.29 , pp.43-58 , 2019
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Mozumder M. K. : Validation of Bengali perceived stress scale among LGBT population,
BMC Psychiatry (impact factor:4.144) , vol.17 , no.1 , pp.314 , 2017
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| 14 |
Mozumder M. K., Haque M. A., Jasmine U. H., Royal R. I. and Sharmin R. : Behavior and Experience of Male Homosexuals in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Psychiatry , vol.30 , no.2 Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists , pp.41-44 , 2016
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| 15 |
Mozumder M. K. and Haque S. : Stereotypical thoughts and perceptions among Chakma and Settler Bengalis in Southeastern Bangladesh,
Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology , vol.21 , no.2 American Psychological Association , pp.285-288 , 2015
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| 16 |
Miah M. A., Al-Mamun M. A., Khan S. and Mozumder M. K. : Sexual Myths and Behavior of Male Patients with Psychosexual Dysfunction in Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.39 , pp.89-100 , 2015
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| 17 |
Gayen T. K. and Mozumder M. K. : Burnout among the Clinical Psychological Service Providers of Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.21 , pp.75-90 , 2011
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| 18 |
Kaly A., Mozumder M. K., Rahman M. M. and Parveen Z. : Clinical Psychology Service at Non-medical Setup: Service Development and Profile of Clients Attending Students Guidance and Counseling Center of University of Dhaka,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.34 , pp.1-11 , 2010
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Mozumder M. K. and Begum R. : Symptomatology of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.18 , pp.1-10 , 2008
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Mozumder M. K. and Begum R. : Relationship between socio-demographic variables and obsessive compulsive disorder,
Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology , vol.16 , pp.3-14 , 2007
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| 21 |
Mozumder M. K. : Implementation of Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Bangladesh: A Case Study,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.17 , pp.37-48 , 2007
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Uddin Z. M., Miah M. A. A., Mozumder M. K., Begum H. A., Karim E. and Firoz A.H.M. : A survey of knowledge about HIV/AIDS among educated dwellers of Dhaka city,
Bangladesh Journal of Psychiatry , vol.21 , no.1 , pp.17-27 , 2007
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| 23 |
Deeba F. and Mozumder M. K. : Psychological service analysis for victims of violence against women in Bangladesh: A nationwide survey,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.1-12 , pp.16 , 2006
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Mozumder M. K. and Begum R. : Development of a scale of obsessive compulsive disorder and assessment of its psychometric properties,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies, , vol.15 , pp.115-131 , 2005
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Mozumder M. K. and Rahman M. M. : A prevalence study of various male psycho-sexual dysfunctions and problems among individuals attending psychological services in a sex therapy clinic,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.14 , pp.71-88 , 2004
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Haque M. and Mozumder M. K. : Relationship of values between two generations,
The Bangladesh Journal of Psychology , vol.18 , pp.97-107 , 2000
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | University Grants Commission | 2022 | Bangladesh | Assessing link between perceived injustice and mental health. Exploring relationship between perceived injustice and mental health state and identifying factors mediating the relationship between perceived injustice and mental health. |
| International | Fulbright Visiting Scholar | 2021 | United States | Teaching and research at James Madison University, Virginia with funding from the US Department of State. |
| National | University Grants Commission | 2017 | Bangladesh | Understanding phenomenology of depression in Bangladesh. Exploration of meaning and understanding of depression and its symptom in Bangladeshi community. |
| International | Commonwealth Professional Fellowship | 2017 | United Kingdom | Learning Systemic and Family Therapy from training and clinical placements at the National Health Service (NHS), Institute of Family Therapy, Chiron Training Ltd. and other organizations in London and Essex, UK, under funding from the UK Department for International Development (DFID). |
| National | NSICT Fellowship | 2004 | Bangladesh | Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology, Government of Bangladesh |
Dr. Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder
Professor
Department of Clinical Psychology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email: mozumder@du.ac.bd
Mobile (Personal): 01713066423