Bangkim Biswas - Academic Portfolio

About Me

I am Bangkim Biswas, currently working as a 'Senior Research Associate' at the Global Development and Research Initiative (GDRI), Bangladesh. Over the past four years, I have collaborated on large-scale research projects with academics from institutions such as Monash University (Australia), Utrecht University (Netherlands), Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), Vanderbilt University (USA), Khulna University (Bangladesh), Northern University of Business & Technology Khulna (Bangladesh), BRAC Centre for Peace and Justice (Bangladesh), Shushilan (Bangladesh), 10 Minute School (Bangladesh), and Dhaka North City Corporation (Bangladesh), as well as others across South Asia.

My work has focused on the design, implementation, and impact evaluation of field experiments, as well as overseeing projects, particularly in low-income and rural settings. At GDRI, I have led and contributed to several impactful research initiatives, including projects on COVID-19 vaccination, IVR-based health and education outreach, tele-mentoring and counseling, and behavioral interventions aimed at improving out-of-school learning and reducing public littering.

Prior to GDRI, I served as a 'Research Officer' at a coastal research organization, where I worked on climate-resilient livelihood strategies for vulnerable communities in southwestern Bangladesh. To date, I have published nine peer-reviewed articles—six as lead author—and presented my research at three international conferences. My scholarly work primarily addresses issues related to climate adaptation, rural livelihoods, and educational equity.

I hold a Master's degree in Economics from Khulna University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Barishal.

Professional and Research Network

I have established a diverse professional and research network, collaborating with renowned organizations and institutions, including 10 Minute School, BRAC Centre for Peace and Justice, Dhaka North City Corporation, Barishal University, Shushilan, Northern University of Business and Technology Khulna, and Technische Universität Dresden. These partnerships reflect my commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and impactful research across education, social justice, urban development, and climate resilience.

10 Minute School

BRAC Centre for Peace and Justice Dhaka North City Corporation Khulna University University of Barishal Shushilan Northern University Technische Universität Dresden

Collaborative Projects

Managing the Projects

I have been responsible for managing various aspects of research projects, including research design, proposal development, project coordination, field supervision, data analysis, reporting, budgeting, ethical compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Low-cost Local Knowledge-based Salinity Resilient Practices and Farm Productivity: Experimental Evidence from Southwest Coastal Bangladesh

Responsibilities: Research design, proposal development, project coordination, field supervision, data analysis, reporting, budgeting, ethical compliance, stakeholder engagement

Status: Ongoing

Institution: Khulna University, Bangladesh

Bridging Learning Gaps with Out-of-School Learning Programs: Experimental Evidence from Bangladesh

Responsibilities: Supervising field activities, monitoring data collection, and managing datasets

Status: Ongoing

Institution: 10 Minute School, Bangladesh

Assessing the Impact of Livelihood Training on Rohingya Refugees

Responsibilities: Managing survey data and conducting quantitative analysis

Status: Ongoing

Institution: Shushilan, Bangladesh

Peach Index

Responsibilities: Conceptualization and contribution to methodology design

Status: Ongoing

Institution: BRAC Centre for Peace and Justice, Bangladesh

Raising Awareness and Conducting a Survey on Urban Residents' Exposure to Extreme Heat/Heatwaves

Responsibilities: Designing training materials, training volunteers, and analyzing survey data

Status: On Hold

Institution: Dhaka North City Corporation, Bangladesh

Beat the Heat; Save Lives: Evaluating Nature-Based Solutions through an RCT in Khulna, Bangladesh

Responsibilities: Research design, proposal development, project coordination, field supervision, data analysis, reporting, budgeting, ethical compliance, stakeholder engagement

Status: On Hold

Institution: Khulna University and Northern University of Business & Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh

Tele-mentoring and Tele-counseling for Mothers and Children to Address COVID Learning Loss

Responsibilities: Implementing intervention, overseeing logistics, supervising team, monitoring progress, and managing data

Status: Completed

Institution: Monash University, Australia

HoMe – Historical Grounding of Migration Decisions of the People at Environmental Risks

Responsibilities: Implementing fieldwork, overseeing local teams, supervising data quality, monitoring activities, and managing datasets

Status: Completed

Institution: Technische Universität Dresden (Germany) and Vanderbilt University (USA)

Addressing Learning Loss/Gap Using Low-tech Remote Learning among Underprivileged in Developing Countries: The Bangladesh Case

Responsibilities: Implementing intervention, overseeing logistics, supervising team, monitoring progress, and managing data

Status: Completed

Institution: Monash University, Australia

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Based Health Information for Antenatal and Postnatal Care Services in Rural Bangladesh

Responsibilities: Implementing intervention, overseeing logistics, supervising team, monitoring progress, and managing data

Status: Completed

Institution: Monash University, Australia

Promote COVID-19 Vaccine in Bangladesh

Responsibilities: Implementing intervention, overseeing logistics, supervising team, managing data, and ensuring data cleaning

Status: Completed

Institution: Monash University, Australia

Writing Proposal for Grants

Mitigating the impact of saline water using locally adaptive ecological knowledge.
Reducing heatwaves through nature-based solutions (NBSs).
Breaking the tobacco consumption cycle through IVR-based interventions.