Portfolio of
Professor Dr. Md. Nasiruddin
Dean (former), National University Bangladesh
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-md-nasiruddin-mitul-8610a53a
Key Expertise:
Expertise in research, design and develop the programs managing MEAL Systems: Result based M&E strategy/framework development, MIS through Mix Method (qualitative and quantitative) data collection, data organization, data entry, analysis, dissemination and storage, carried out baseline, endline and impact study, gender analysis and developing gender strategy, conflict analysis and managed high level external consultancy works.
Expertise on program design and implementation: Developing ToC, Log frame with gender sensitive indicators settings, designed program on Rohingya Refugee in Coxs Bazar through PRM Project, Socially Disadvantaged People e.g. Pavement Dwellers, Sex-workers, Vagrant people, Hizra, Char and Hoar People and so on. Developed programs on Early Childhood DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction), Emergency and Relief, Livelihood security, Food security, Health, Nutrition & Hygiene, Community based Primary and Secondary Schools Education, Local partners and Government capacity building program, Gender development and Women empowerment program, Rural development program funded by Irish Aid, UNFPA, UNHCR, European Union, World Bank.
Expertise in Collaborative Learning Adaptation: Experiences in designing and implementing Developmental Evaluation’s learning agendas, downward and horizontal accountability/feedback mechanism engaging diverse stakeholders, implementing partners and donors. Organizing and facilitating feedback sessions, pause and reflect workshops, webinars and national level learning dissemination sessions, reflected feedback and recommendations in decision making process and adapted program accordingly to improve the program quality/impacts to the targeted communities.
Expertise in data analysis, digitalization and visualization: Experiences in database development and data analysis using digital tools like, Kobo Toolbox, MS Access, MS Excel and data analysis tools.
Expertise in Capacity Building: Highly experiences in leading the team, facilitating coaching, mentoring, counselling, on the job training and facilitating a formal training, providing supportive supervision.
Expertise in M&E & Communications: Highly experiences in research on Gender Based Violence (GBV) on Rohingya Refugee people; developed M&E and PM&E (Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation) for different programs; developed MIS Systems for the different projects of CWW i.e. We are People too; Amader School; OPCA, REMOLD, ALAP Projects; developed appropriate methodologies for livelihood projects; Imparted staff training on communications, team building, Appreciative Inquiry (AI), qualitative and quantitative methods in research and M&E; produced skill-based audio-visual materials and different innovative training modules for the socially marginalised people to involve them with different IGAs (Income Generating Activities); maintained proactive and reactive liaison with the media at both local and national level; Prepared and circulated press releases that convey organizational messages; Expertise on written report and develop knowledge management strategy of any development organization; Maintained corresponding with donors.
Expertise in Teaching, Research and Training: I have more than 28 years of teaching, research and training experiences as a faculty, head, assistant proctor and Dean in the two reputed Public Universities, namely University of Rajshahi and National University Bangladesh. Experts in teaching on Research Methodology, Information Retrieval, Digital Libraries, Use of Information for improving Social and Human Capital, Computer-based Information Management, Information Sources and Services, Advanced Literature Search, Information Literacy, etc. I was the founder of launching new disciplines in many universities.
Expertise in Administration as a high profile Academia: Worked as a Dean for 7 years in the National University Bangladesh and launched skill-based approach in college level education. Visited more than 15 countries as a resources person/visiting teacher. Published more than 90 research papers in the recognised National and International Journals.
I had been working as Professor and Dean in National University Bangladesh since 2014. From 2017 to 2024, I have worked as a Dean of the Scholl of Undergraduate Studies. I prefer to research focusing mainly on ‘Changing lives of the socially marginalized/disadvantaged/extreme poor people through the innovative approach of information’. I have finished more than 20 projects funded by World Bank. Concern Worldwide, UNFPA, UNHCR, SSRC (Social Science Research Council, Ministry of Planning); UGC (University Grants Commission); ICT Ministry and NU (National University, Bangladesh).
I am continuing my research on ‘need-based market driven-skills for the graduates’. Based on existing market demand, as per our recommendations in 2022, NU already launce 12 skill-based post-graduate diploma programmes on Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Cyber Security, Capital Market Investment, Farming Technology, ICT, Language, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Travel Management, Security Management, Data Analytics, ICT in Accounting & Business. Therefore, as dean my prime concern is to ensure skills for my graduates.
During my Deanship, I have prepared NU AMP (National University Academic Master Plan); introduced Skill-based Approach; developed Road Map of the Blended Learning for Higher Education, launched NU On-Campus Honours Program and on-Campus PGD in LIS Program, changed curriculum with OBE (Objective Based Education); Organized Countrywide Job Fair; Provided training on Career Guidance, Free Lancing, Employability and Entrepreneurship, Soft Skills, Communications and Job Presentation for the undergraduate students. Besides these, I have maintained collaboration with different reputed industries at national level and allied foreign Universities e.g. Nottingham University Malaysia, Guzrat University India, Alighar Muslim University India, CodersTrust, A2I and ACCA Bangladesh.
Simultaneously, I have worked as a Chief Advisor of the Central Library https://www.nu.ac.bd/library-department.php and the Chief Editor of the National University Journal of Humanities Social Science and Business Studies https://www.nu.ac.bd/journals.php The Journal is esteemed with DOI.
I have started my career as a Faculty in Rajshahi University in 1997 and become the Head of the Department and Assistant Proctor in the year of 2000. I achieved IFLA/ALP attachment scholarship in Thailand and attached with Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok. In 2001, I have visited Boston in USA as a US fellow and again I received NORAD fund for attending the IFLA conference in OSLO at Norway in 2005 as NORAD Fellow.
I have been awarded Ph.D. Degree in 2011 on ‘Library Automation’ from University of Dhaka. From 2004 to 2010, I have worked with UNDP, UNFPA, WTO-BFTI, MIDAS, Concern Worldwide Bangladesh as a Communication consultant. It was an excellent opportunity to me for making Industry-Academia Linkage.
From 2011 to 2013, I was in London and conducted research and training programs on DRACO (Documentation, Research and Communications) in different INGOs. During this period, I have received special grants from IFLA to visit Finland as a paper presenter.
In 2019, I was a Team Leader of the Youth Leadership program and completed 10-days Leadership Training from Nottingham University at Malaysia. In May 2024, I have visited Hanoi at Vietnam as a special speaker on ACCA-APAC Dialogue https://acca-apac-dialogue.com/
I have published more than 90 research papers in various international and national journals. In 2015, at Colombo in Sri Lanka, one of my research paper has achieved best paper award out of 27 countries https://www.daily-sun.com/post/87121
https://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/libraries-will-they-fade-into-oblivion/172-90259
https://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/libraries-will-they-fade-into-oblivion/172-90259#
I got the opportunity to visit more than 30 countries including USA, UK, Europe, Asia as a guest lecturer, conference fellow, special speaker, session chair. Thus approximately 150 PPTs, I have delivered in country and abroad.
I hold the position as Senate, Syndicate and Academic Council Member of the NU. I am the existing Country Representative of the IOCOM (International Organization for Collaborative Outcome).
I am involved with many international and national level webinar, TV Talk-Show, Social Media Talk-show frequently and working closely with the country’s policy makers.
