Associate Professor
Dr. S.M. Abul Kalam Azad
Department of Clinical Psychology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Development of a psychological management guideline for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2023 |
| M.Phil. | Clinical Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2006 |
| Masters | Clinical Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2002 |
| Bachelor | Psychology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2000 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka Board | Bangladesh | 1995 |
| S.S.C | Science | Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1993 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | University of Dhaka | Department of Clinical Psychology | Feb 2014 | Present |
| Chairman | University of Dhaka | Department of Clinical Psychology | Oct 2012 | Nov 2015 |
| Assisstant Professor | University of Dhaka | Department of Clinical Psychology | Apr 2011 | Feb 2014 |
| Student Advisor | University of Dhaka | Department of Clinical Psychology | Oct 2009 | Sep 2012 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Department of Clinical Psychology | Nov 2008 | Apr 2019 |
| Field Research Officer | ICDDR,B | Dhaka, Bangladsh | Sep 2005 | Dec 2007 |
| Trainee Clinical Psychologist | University of Dhaka | Counselling and Guidance Centre, (TSC) | Jun 2002 | Dec 2002 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Autism spectrum disorder | ||
| Adult mental health problems | ||
| Behavioural and emotional problems of children |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Management of teenage suicidal attempts: a family-based approach | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Md. Ashadujjaman Mondol | Teenage suicide and family based approach |
2023 | |
| Masters | Psychological management training for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Md. Ridwan Ashfiq Chy | Psychological management for parents of children with ASD |
2022 | |
| Masters | Exploring assertiveness among undergraduate student | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Nuzhat Jahanara | Assertiveness among undergraduates |
2022 | |
| Masters | Exploration of stress among undergraduate students | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Sumaia Shiju | Stress among undergraduates |
2022 | |
| Masters | Anger among undergraduate students | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Labim Maliat | Anger among undergraduates |
2022 | |
| Masters | SOURCES OF STRESS AMONG FOOTALL PLAYERS OF BANGLADESH | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Marjahan Akther | Stress of football players |
2021 | |
| Masters | Biopsychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Health Care Workers | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Sanjida Niger Mukta | COVID-19 and Mental Health |
2021 | |
| Masters | Adaptation of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale- Parent Version (RCADS-P-25) in the Context of Bangladesh | Dr. S M Abul Kalam Azad | Sadia Sanjida | Scale Adaptation |
2021 | |
| Masters | Coping Strategies in Patients with Anxiety Disorders | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Sheuli Barua | 2020 | ||
| Masters | Cognitive Distortions Among People with Anger Problem | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Mobara Islam | 2020 | ||
| Masters | Assessing Areas of difficulties and Support Needs of Bangladeshi Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Irin Akkas Rupa | 2019 | ||
| Masters | Specific Executive Function Profiles in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Bangladesh | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Mousumi Akter | 2019 | ||
| Masters | Coping and quality of life in parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Rima Shaha | 2019 | ||
| Masters | Adaptation of Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire-Self Completed Version for use in Bangladesh | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Atta A Rabby | Autism, scale adaptation and quality of life | 2018 | |
| Masters | Adaptation of Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire-Parent Version for use in Bangladesh | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Nur E Nahid Shilvy | Autism and scale adaptation | 2018 | |
| Masters | Quality of Life and Perception of Distress among Caregivers of Patients with Psychotic Illnes | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Md. Saidul Islam | Quality of life and caregivers of psychotic patents |
2017 | |
| Masters | Coping Style and Tobacco Dependency among Diabetic Patients | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Shuvro Bishwas | Coping style, tobacco dependency and diabetes | 2017 | |
| Masters | Effectiveness of Psychosocial Intervention among Diabetic Patients | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Aynun Nahar | Psychosocial interventions and diabetes | 2017 | |
| Masters | Cognitive Distortions among Substance users | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Anika Tasnim | Substance use and cognitive distortions | 2017 | |
| Masters | Anxiety and Depression in Caregivers of Autistic Children | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Mou Juliet Rebeiro | Anxiety, depression and caregivers of autistic children | 2016 | |
| Masters | Psychological Impact of Psoriasis: An Explorative Study | S M Abul Kalam Azad | Hasna Akter Sumi | Psychological impact and Psoriasis | 2016 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator of the research project (2018-2019) | Specific Executive Function Profiles in Children with ASD | funded by the Neuroscience Research Center of Dhaka University (NRCDU), Dhaka, Bangladesh. | 01-07-2018 | 30-06-2019 | |
| Supervisor of the research project (2016-17) | Violent behaviour among youths in Bangladesh | Funded by theCENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA. | 01-07-2016 | 30-06-2017 | |
| Researcher of the project (2014) | Exploring Psycho-social Problems Among Adolescents in Bangladesh | Funded by the Biotechnology Research Centre, University of Dhaka | 01-07-2014 | 30-06-2015 | |
| Principal Investigator of the research project Bangladesh (2014) | Psychosocial and nutritional impact on mothers and children of ACF MHCP Community-based Prevention Program in Cox’s Bazar | funding provided by United States Government | 01-07-2014 | 30-06-2015 | Organized by ACF International |
| Researcher of the research project (2013-14) | Exploring Post-traumatic Reactions of the Survivors of Building Collapse at Savar, Dhaka | Funded by theCENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA. | 01-07-2013 | 30-06-2014 | |
| Supervisor of the research project (2011) | Psychological Interventions of Depressed Mothers Living in the Slum Areas of Dhaka City | financed by the Child Development Unit under the Clinical sciences Division of ICDDR,B | 01-07-2011 | 30-06-2012 | |
| Co-researcher of the research project (2010) | Assessment of Psycho-social Impairments Among Children Using Bengali Version of the Beck Youth Inventories of Emotional and Social Impairment | funded by the CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, University of Dhaka. | 01-07-2010 | 30-06-2011 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Bangladesh Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health (BACAMH) | Fellow Member | 2009 | 2022 |
| 2 | Bangladesh Psychological Association (BPA) | General Member | 2010 | 2022 |
| 3 | Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society (BCPS) | General Member | 2007 | 2022 |
| 4 | American Psychological Association (APA) | International Affiliate Member | 2021 | 2024 |
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Jobeda Khatun, S M Abul Kalam Azad, Abu Yousuf Mahmud, Sumaia Shiju, Nuzhat Jahanara, Labim Maliat, Priyanka Sarkar, Shirazum Munira and Md. Aminul Islam : ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NEEDS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF DHAKA UNIVERSITY,
Bioresearch Communications , vol.11 , no.1 , pp.1764-1768 , 2025
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| 2 |
S. M. Abul Kalam Azad, Nur. E. Nahid Shilvy and Ata. A. Rabby : Adaptation of the Quality of Life in Autism Scale for use in Bangladesh,
Bioresearch Communications , vol.7 , no.1 , pp.963-969 , 2021
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| 3 |
Mou Juliet Rebeiro, S M Abul Kalam Azad and Abu Yousuf Mahmud : Psychological service needs of parents in the management of ASD,
Bioresearch Communications, , vol.Volume 05 , no.Issue 02 , 2019
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S M Abul Kalam Azad, Jobeda Khatun and Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman : Exploring Post-traumatic Reactions of Survivors of Rana Plaza Disaster,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.39 , pp.51-58 , 2015
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| 5 |
Fayez Mahbub Chowdhury and S M Abul Kalam Azad : Exploring Sources of Stress among Men having Sex with Men (MSM) in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.22 , pp.37-44 , 2012
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| 6 |
S M Abul Kalam Azad, Nazma Khatun and Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury : Self-esteem of patients with psychological disorders,
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology , vol.64 , pp.63-67 , 2010
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S M Abul Kalam Azad and Roquia Begum : Behavioural Problem, Academic Achievement and Self-concept in Boys and Girls of Primary School,
Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.17 , no.2 , pp.119-126 , 2008
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| 8 |
S M Abul Kalam Azad and Roquia Begum : Behavioural Problems in Primary School Children of Dhaka City,
Bangladesh Psychological Studies , vol.16 , pp.67-78 , 2006
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | PhD Fellowship | 2017 | Bangladesh | PhD Fellowship 2017 of University Grant Commission of Bangladesh |
| National | MPhil Research Scholarship | 2003 | Bangladesh | Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka |
| National | Undergraduate Merit Stipend | 1998 | Bangladesh | Department of Psychology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka |
Name & designation
Dr. S.M. Abul Kalam Azad
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Clinical Psychology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email
smazad@du.ac.bd
Phone
01715795815