ADNAN AZIZ CHOWDHURY
University Endowment Lands,Canada
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven professional with a background in communications, research, and project management, complemented by a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia. Possesses experience in strategic communications, social media management for large audiences, and content creation for various platforms. Proficient in developing and implementing communications projects and strategies to enhance public image and stakeholder engagement. Adept at report creation, data analysis, and leading online campaigns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Compiled minutes of project meetings for accurate record-keeping.
- Converted publication dates of Rabindranath Tagore's 1000+ essays from Bengali Calendar to Gregorian Calendar for enhanced cross-referencing in final book edited by Prof. Dr. Nazmul Sultan.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
The University of British Columbia
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead discussion groups of 80+ undergraduate students over two academic terms to facilitate understanding of political theories
- Taught undergraduates to write political theory essays focusing on structure and effective argumentation presentations
- Graded 80+ undergraduate political theory papers over two academic winter terms.
- Invigilated exams
FIELD RESEARCHER
Bengal Foundation
Dhaka, Bangladesh
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Funded by the U.S. Government’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)
- Discovered lost publications on the artist.
- Recorded the artist's interactions with his contemporaries and connected their interpretations of the artist to a broader local history.
- Discovered previously unseen paintings of the artist.
- Funded by the U.S. Government’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
University of Dhaka
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Collected and analyzed data from police stations of 10+ cities of Bangladesh to create KPIs that highlighted the challenges faced by criminal prosecution and legal case management systems in Bangladesh
- Interviewed experts, collected archival data, analyzed it in relevance to social-economical-political factors, and formulated a report on ‘The challenges of current regulatory frameworks of food safety in contemporary Bangladesh.'
- Quantitatively formulated and graphically illustrated reports on ‘The causes of radicalization and counter approaches’ for the prioritization of de-radicalization.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
BRAC University
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Created qualitative summaries by analyzing high-school textbooks
- Collaborated with team members to create a framework for further inspection
RESEARCH INTERN
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Created and analyzed reports on national security threats.
- Assisted in in-house and Chatham House dialogues on national and international security with various international forums.
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE (Communications)
10 Minute School
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed communications on social media platforms for a general audience of 500K+
- Managed organizational liaisons with businesses and educational institutions.
- Led the signing of MOUs with 10+ clubs of educational institutions
- Launched nationwide online campaigns for Teacher’s Day, the International Student Diaspora Community of Bangladesh, and ‘Cyber Hygiene Actions’ on Social Media
- Managed English language learning platforms for the organization by creating and disseminating educational content and services to 200K+ students
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - Political Science
The University of British Columbia
10-2025
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (B.S.S.) - Criminology
University of Dhaka
06.2022
Skills
- Research analysis
- Data collection
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
References
- Dr. Peter Dauvergne, Professor, Department of Political Science, The University of British Columbia, peter.dauvergne@ubc.ca
- Dr. Nazmul Sultan, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Yale University, nazmul.sultan@yale.edu
Volunteer Experience
ADVISOR, TransEnd, 10/01/20, Present, TransEnd is a 2SLGBTQIA+ ally organization aiming to provide work training and find work sources for the Transgender Community of Bangladesh.
Co Curricular Awards
- Winner of FBS Maestro 1.0 Debate Tournament 2021, organized by FBS Debating Club, University of Dhaka
- Winner of 11th Liberation Day National Inter-Club Debate Tournament 2021, organized by Zia Hall Debating Club, University of Dhaka
Timeline
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The University of British Columbia
09.2024 - 06.2025
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
The University of British Columbia
09.2024 - 04.2025
FIELD RESEARCHER
Bengal Foundation
05.2023 - 02.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
BRAC University
06.2019 - 07.2019
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
University of Dhaka
01.2018 - 10.2022
RESEARCH INTERN
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies
12.2017 - 01.2019
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE (Communications)
10 Minute School
04.2017 - 08.2018
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - Political Science
The University of British Columbia
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (B.S.S.) - Criminology
University of Dhaka