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Khandaker Jafor Ahmed
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Sustainability and Development
Cross-cutting
About
As a dedicated researcher in population and environmental studies, my work focuses on unraveling the intricate relationship between climate change, health and population dynamics. Currently, I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability, where I delve into the complexities of climate change and health issues in LMICs. Previously, I contributed to the 'Bangladesh Environment and Migration Survey [BEMS]' project during my postdoc at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of International Migration, Washington DC. My doctoral research at the University of Adelaide, Australia examined the link between extreme climate events and fertility decisions, providing valuable insights for tackling climate change.
Publications
Ahmed, K. J., & Haq, S. M. A. (2024). The relationship between perceived risk of infant/child mortality and fertility preference in Bangladesh: a comparative study. Humanities and Social Sciences Communication, 11(147).
Ahmed, K.J., Tan, Y., & Rudd, D (2023) Exploring the relationship between changes in fertility and disasters: a review of the literature. Journal of Population Research, 41(1).
Ahmed, K. J., Atiqul Haq, S. M., and Hyder, B. (2023). The decision to migrate and coping strategies in the context of an extreme weather event in Bangladesh: a comparative study on migrant and non-migrant households. Frontiers in Environmental Sciences, 11.
Atiqul Haq, S. M., Chowdhury, M.A.F., Ahmed, K. J., & Chowdhury, M.T.A. (2023). Environmental quality and its impact on total fertility rate: an econometric analysis from a new perspective. BMC Public Health 23, 2397.
Islam, M.N., Haq, S.M.A, Ahmed, K.J., & Best, J. (2022). How do vulnerable people in Bangladesh experience environmental stress from sedimentation in the haor wetlands? An exploratory study. Water Resources Research, 58(7), e2021WR030241.
Chen, M., Haq, S.M.A., Ahmed, K.J., Hussian, A.H.M.B., & Ahmed, M.N.Q. (2021). The link between climate change, food security and fertility: the case of Bangladesh. PLOS ONE 16(10): e0258196.
Haq, S.M.A., Ahmed, K.J. (2020). Perceptions about climate change among university students in Bangladesh. Natural Hazards.
Ahmed, K.J., Haq, S.M.A., Bartiaux F. (2019). The nexus between extreme weather events, sexual violence, and early marriage: a study of vulnerable populations in Bangladesh. Population and Environment, volume 40, issue 3, pp. 303–324.
Haq, S.M.A. & Ahmed, K.J. (2019). Is fertility preference related to perception of the risk of child mortality, changes in landholding, and type of family? A comparative study on populations vulnerable and not vulnerable to extreme weather events in Bangladesh. Population Review, volume 58, issue 2.
Haq, S.M.A. & Ahmed, K.J. (2017). Does the perception of climate change vary with socio-demographic dimensions? A study on people living in a vulnerable area of Bangladesh. Natural Hazards, 85, 3, pp. 1759-1785
Research
As a researcher affiliated with the University of Michigan, I specialize in exploring the intersections of climate change and health issues, with a particular focus on the impacts in Bangladesh and Kenya. My work involves detailed analyses of how environmental changes influence health outcomes and livelihoods in these regions, aiming to develop strategies that mitigate adverse effects while promoting sustainable development.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [2018-2022, degree conferred in October 2022]
University: The University of Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia
Department: Geography, Environment and Population
Thesis title: Fertility decisions of women in the context of extreme climate events: A study in two areas hit by cyclones and floods in Bangladesh
Master of Social Science (MSS by dissertation) [2013-2014]
University: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
Department: Sociology
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS by dissertation) [2009-2013]
University: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet
Department: Sociology
Affiliations
Member of Scientific Committee: Population-Environment Research Network (PERN) [https://www.populationenvironmentresearch.org/About]
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