Professor
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury
Department of Clinical Psychology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Research profiles & links
Biography
Mr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, a Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, Dhaka University, Bangladesh obtained his M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from the same department and completed another two years of specialized training leading to the degree of MPhil in Clinical Psychology. The Department of Clinical Psychology, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was established in Dhaka University ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
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| M.Phil. | Clinical Psychology | Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka . | Bangladesh | 2001 |
| Masters | Clinical Psychology | Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka . | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| Bachelor | Psychology | Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka . | Bangladesh | 1994 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
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| Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Aug 2021 | Present |
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 2010 | Aug 2021 |
| Chairman | Department of Clinical Psychology | University of Dhaka. | May 2008 | May 2011 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Feb 2007 | Dec 2010 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2002 | Feb 2007 |
| Psychologist | The Marie Stopes Clinic Society, Bangladesh. | Bangladesh | Apr 1999 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
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| Caregiver Empowerment Program | ||
| Mental health care supervision and training | ||
| Psychodrama & Sociometry | ||
| Psychological management of stress and stress related disorders. | ||
| Psychosocial health care and service development |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Developing neuropsychological rehabilitation plan for stroke patients in Bangladesh | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman | Md. Hafizur Rahaman | 2026 | |
| M.Phil | Exploring the Role of Dyadic Coping in Marital Adjustment | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Md. Sazzad Chowdhury | 2023 | ||
| M.Phil | Developing an effective substance abuse prevention program for adolescents in Bangladesh | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Sharmin Ara | 2023 | ||
| M.Phil | Suicidal ideation and associated factors among covid-19 infected and non-infected people | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Shamanta Islam | 2023 | ||
| M.Phil | Impact of parent training on behaviour of children with conduct disorder | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Simun Nasa | 2023 | ||
| M.Phil | Dental anxiety among patients seeking dental care in Bangladesh | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Liza Akter | 2022 | ||
| M.Phil | Self-Concept among adolescents receiving psychiatric care | Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury | Jannatul Ferdous | 2020 | ||
| M.Phil | Psychological Factors Influencing Violent Criminal offenses in Bangladesh. | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Mita Rani Roy Chowdhury | 2017 | ||
| M.Phil | Burnout among Caregivers of Patients with Chronic Physical Illness | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Mst. Shampa | 2017 | ||
| M.Phil | Mental Health Problems among Asthma Patients | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Naima Jannat | 2017 | ||
| M.Phil | Understanding Psycho-Social Issues Associated With Suicidal Attempt Among Male Homesexuals. | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Md. Amir Hussain | 2015 | ||
| M.Phil | Behavior problems Among Madrasa Student . | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Kohinoor Begum | 2014 | ||
| M.Phil | Exploring Psycho-Social Determinants of Natural Recovery Process in Substance Dependency. | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Zohora Parveen | 2014 | ||
| M.Phil | Emotional Intelligence and Couple Violence. | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Tanzir Ahmed Tushar | 2013 | ||
| M.Phil | Impact of Psycho-Education on Caregivers of Children with Autism. | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Jesan Ara | 2013 | ||
| M.Phil | Development of a Scale for Assessing Cognitive Distortions. | Kamal U.A Chowdhury | Ummey Saima Siddika | 2013 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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Invited Talk
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| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Md. Omar Faruk and Md. Abdul Awal : Assessing Suicidal Ideation in a Community of Bangladesh: Validation of a Suicidal Ideation Scale,
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (impact factor:3.3 ( 3 year)) Sage Publishers , pp.11 , 2026
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| 2 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Murad Ansary, Afsana Sultana and M Tasdik Hasan : Between leaves and lives: Maternal mental health among tea garden workers in Bangladesh and its association with children’s behavioural difficulties,
Cambridge Prism: Global Mental Health , vol.13 Cambridge University Press , 2026
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| 3 |
Md Omar Faruk, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Sabiha Jahan, Erminia Colucci : Mental health issues, risks and barriers to care for Bangladeshi children and adolescents: insights from lived experiences,
International Health Oxford University Press , 2025
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| 4 |
Liza Akter, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Dental Anxiety Among Bangladesh Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study,
Bioresearch Communications-(BRC) , vol.11 , no.2 , 2025
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| 5 |
Omar Faruk, Abdul Awal, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Factors contributing to the higher prevalence of suicide in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh: a qualitative exploration,
BMJ Open , vol.15 , no.6 British Medical Journal Publishing Group , 2025
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Md Omar Faruk, Md Abu Bakkar Siddik, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Nazmul Bari, Shafayet Hossain, Sumaiya Noor, Mohammad Rezaul Alam, Taslima Akter, Ben Adams, Manivone Thikeo, Mohammad Meshbahur Rahman : Mental health of persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh,
PLOS One , vol.20 , no.4 Public Library of Science , 2025
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| 7 |
Prodyut Roy, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Exploring the stigma against people with mental illness in Bangladesh,
Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health , vol.11 Cambridge University Press , 2024
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| 8 |
Md Omar Faruk, Christopher Boyle, Kelly-Ann Allen, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Nazmul Bari, Mohammad Rezaul Alam, Kerrie Lissack, Taslima Akter, Shafayet Hossain, Sumaiya Noor Sanda, Parvin Akter, Ben Adams : Persons with Disabilities Living in Rural Areas of Bangladesh: An Exploration of Their Mental Health and Experiences in Accessing Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic,
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education Routledge , pp.1-15 , 2024
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| 9 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Prevalence of Post-Concussion Symptoms in an Asian Country; Base rate and the effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury,
Brain Injury, , vol.30 , 2016
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| 10 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Self Esteem of Patients with Psychological Disorders,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology, , vol.Vol:34 , 2010
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| 11 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : An exploratory study of family factors related to substance abuse in Bangladesh,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology. , vol.Vol: 33 , 2009
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| 12 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : High risk situations as a determinant of relapse in drug addiction: Bangladesh perspective,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies. , vol.Vol: 18 , 2008
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| 13 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Post-stroke anxiety and depression,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology. , vol.30 , 2006
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| 14 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Psychological aspects of spinal cord injury,
Post Conference publication, International Conference on Spinal Cord Lesion Management , 2001
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| 15 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Psychological Distress among Physicians in Dhaka City,
Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences, , vol.15(2) , July, 2006
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| 16 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Psychiatric distress in stroke patients,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies. , vol.Vol: 16 , December. 2006
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Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Mental health and job satisfaction of Physicians as a function of Location of work and type of organization,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies. Vol: 17 , vol.Vol: 17 , December, 2007
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| 18 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Impact of Psycho-education on Caregivers Mental Health and Perceived Stress of Children with Autism,
Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , January, 2014
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| 19 |
KAmal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Cognitive Distortion among Psychiatric Patients,
Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , July 2015
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| 20 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : The Effectiveness of Psyco-education to increase knowledge and parenting practices in caregivers of children with autism,
Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , July 2016
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| 21 |
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Hussain MA, Chowdhury KUA. Understanding psychosocial issues associated with suicidal attempt among male homosexuals,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies, , vol.27 , pp.9-20 , December, 2017
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Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Establishing & Sustaining Clinical Psychology in Bangladesh,
Clinical Psychology Forum, , no.No: 258 , November 2014
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
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Name & designation
Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury
Professor
Department
Department of Clinical Psychology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email
kachowdhury@yahoo.com
Phone
+88-01714-078747