Faculty Profile

Fakhrul Islam

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801710186064
  • Email: fakhrul-pad@sust.edu, f.islam@uqconnect.edu.au

Biography

Fakhrul Islam embarked on his academic journey as a faculty member in the Department of Public Administration within the School of Social Science at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in March 2012. Before his appointment, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the same institution.

Early in his academic career, Fakhrul established a solid foundation in social research by publishing several journal articles, which helped advance his scholarly journey and enriched his pedagogical approach. His research endeavours have predominantly centred on critical themes such as public management, discourses surrounding local governance, human trafficking, survivors' reintegration, and the ethical dimensions of the Bangladesh Civil Service. A passionate advocate for rigorous inquiry, he has also demonstrated significant proficiency in research methodology, delivering various undergraduate and graduate-level courses on the subject. 

In recognition of his academic potential, Fakhrul was awarded the highly competitive Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship in 2018. Currently, pursuing his PhD in Criminology at the University of Queensland, Australia, his doctoral research delves into the lived experiences of crime victims, the socio-economic reintegration of trafficking survivors, and their engagement with the criminal justice system.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (On-going, since 2018), Department of Criminology,The University of Queensland, Australia.
  • Master of Social Sciences (M.S.S) in 2009, Department of Public Administration, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet,
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (B.S.S) in 2007, Department of Political Studies and Public, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet,

Research Interests

  • Research methodology, Criminology, crime prevention and victim protection, Legal frameworks and functioning

Previous Research Project

  • 1. Islam,F and Al-Hossienie(2017) “Knowledge, Attitude and Tackling of Mental Illness at Secondary School: Perception Analysis”5th Annual Conference by Research Grants Awardee 2016-2017, Organized by SUST Research Centre, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  • 2. Haque, A and Islam,F (2016) “Best Management practice for Controlling Early Flood in Haor (Wetland) Area in Sunamganj District: Problems and Challenges” 4th Annual Conference by Research Grants Awardee 2015-2016, Organized by SUST Research Centre, Sylhet, Bangladesh

External Affiliations

  • Member of the “The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)” Australia since April 2020.
  • Assistant Proctor at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (2012-2014).

Journal Publications

  • 1. Ara, J. G., & Islam, F. (2019). Ethical Implications and Techniques of Promoting Better Governance in Bangladesh Public Service. Arts Social Sci J, 10(435), 2.
  • 2. Islam, F. (2015). New Public Management (NPM): A dominating paradigm in public sectors. African Journal of Political Science and International Relations, 9(4), 141-152.
  • 3. Islam, F. (2015). The role of local self-government institution for deepening democracy at the grass-root level in Bangladesh. Journal of Public Administration and Policy Research, 7(2), 29-38.
  • 4. Islam, F. (2015). Minimizing Central-Local Relation using Local Resource Mobilization in Bangladesh. Journal of Public Administration and Governance, 5(2).
  • 5. Haque, M. A., & Islam, F. (2015). Problems and Prospects of Tourism Industry at Sylhet Region in Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR- JRME), 5(5), 23-32.
  • 6. Begum, A and Islam,F (2014)“Promotion of Democracy in Bangladesh: The Role of Union Parishad as a Local Self- Government Institution” The Development Review Journal, Vol.23, ISSN:1607-8373, The Development Review Journal, Vol.23, ISSN:1607-8373, Social Science Research Council, PLANNING DIVISION, MINISTRY OF PLANNING, Bangladesh
  • 7. Sharmin, Z., Haque, M. A., & Islam, F. (2012). Problems of strengthening local government in Bangladesh: Towards a comprehensive solution. Sust Studies, 15(1), 76-84.
  • 8. Unveiling Shadows: Understanding the Multi-Dimensional Challenges and Perspectives of Reintegrating Women Survivors of Trafficking in Bangladesh
  • 9. Intersectional challenges in post-trafficking reintegration of survivor women of trafficking
  • 10. Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Over the Victims and Offenders: The Perspective of Anti-Trafficking Stakeholders

Teaching

  • Research methodology, Public Management, Police Administration, Public Administration in Bangladesh