- A results and detail-oriented researcher with a Ph.D. and six years of experience in health systems, services and outcomes research, data analytics, health program and policy evaluation, and causal inference methods.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to evaluate a national electronic health record program, field-trial a telemedicine service, and conduct a mixed-method study, executing all three projects end-to-end.
- Contributed to research groups that, in total, secured grants surpassing $1.7 million, published four peer-reviewed articles, and delivered six impactful presentations at renowned research conferences.
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PhD in Health Systems and Services Research
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – Little Rock, AR
Expected: Fall 2025 -
Master of Public Health
James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Graduated: May 2019 -
Master of Science in Biomedical Physics and Technology
University of Dhaka – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Graduated: Jul 2017 -
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology – Chattogram, Bangladesh
Graduated: Oct 2014
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Fellow, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, Little Rock, AR
Jan 2025 – Present- Establishing baseline trend statistics on mental health disorders using the All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) to evaluate the effects of Arkansas Act 122, which prohibits personal electronic device use during school hours.
- Serving as a research and analytics lead to explore missed opportunities for testing and treatment associated with congenital syphilis in Arkansas, using retrospective administrative, vital statistics, clinical, and laboratory data.
- Assessed acute behavioral health events using HEDIS measures that resulted in a Tableau dashboard to facilitate evidence-based policymaking by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
- Explored the effect of Arkansas Act 651 - co-prescription of naloxone in response to the opioid crisis and identified outcome indicators by analyzing large-scale pharmacy and medical claims data from the APCD.
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Graduate Research Assistant, UAMS, Little Rock, AR
Aug 2021 – Present- Evaluating the effect of patient-provider communication quality on healthcare outcomes among cancer survivors using the regression discontinuity design and analyzing secondary data from a national survey.
- Assessed the cost-effectiveness of maintenance Capecitabine and Bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer using pharmacoeconomics research methods.
- Explored the variation in rates of ADHD diagnoses and the influence of school meal programs on the diagnoses across public schools, demonstrating the effects of National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
- Examined national survey data on patient-provider communication (Git-Repo) and the Affordable Care Act (Git-Repo), presenting impactful findings at conferences, emphasizing their role in improving health equity.
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Data Science Intern, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Little Rock, AR
Jan 2023 – Dec 2023- Evaluated two value-based programs using the propensity score matching technique and payer claims data, delivering key insights into return on investment, cost savings, and quality enhancements.
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Research Fellow, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Feb 2019 – Jul 2021- Coordinated the research and managerial activities of a USAID-funded project evaluating the national health eRegister program in Bangladesh, delivering insights on program impact and enhancement scopes.
- Developed evaluation framework, data collection tools, and training materials, conducted four training sessions for data collectors, and mobilized project field activities for primary data collection.
- Explored factors associated with workplace stress using a mixed methods approach that included the development and administration of focus groups, key informant interviews, and survey questionnaires.
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Project Manager, Dhaka University Telemedicine Program, Bangladesh
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018- Spearheaded the design, development, and implementation of a field trial of a home-based telemedicine service that reached 25,000 rural people in Bangladesh, promoting health equity.
- Technical: Data analysis, interpretation and dissemination, research design and methodology, protocol development, grant and report writing, mixed-methods, causal inference, health policy and program evaluation, R, SAS, SQL, STATA, Tableau, MS Office, TreeAge Pro.
- Soft: Leadership, project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, collaboration, adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility.
- Certificate: Graduate Certificate in Implementation Science, Specialization: Pharmaceutical Evaluation, UAMS
- Research area: Mental Health, health disparities, maternal and child health, data science, evaluation, digital health
- Advocated for student welfare as the Vice-President of the UAMS Graduate Student Association.
- Hosted alumni and donor gatherings, securing around $18,000 in fundraising, and actively coordinated volunteer events as a UAMS Student Alumni Council member.
- Successfully participated in the Healthcare Innovation Sprint organized by Conductor in May 2023.