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Biography
Dr. Atiqur Rahman is a Lecturer in Public Health within the Division of Population Health and Genomics at the University of Dundee, United Kingdom. His academic expertise encompasses both teaching and research. He earned his PhD in Ageing and Social Change from Linköping University, Sweden, and holds advanced interdisciplinary degrees in Smart Community Design and Management, Clinical Social Work, and Anthropology. Dr. Rahman’s academic journey spans Sweden, Italy, Bangladesh, and Australia, reflecting his strong interdisciplinary orientation and global outlook.
He has been awarded several prestigious fellowships, including a Postdoctoral Fellowship at York University, Canada, and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellowship at Linköping University, Sweden. Dr. Rahman also contributes to academic discourse as a member of the Editorial Board for Evidence & Policy and serves as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as BMC Geriatrics and BMC Public Health.
Research
Dr. Rahman’s research focuses broadly on ageing, dementia care, health equity, and digital health interventions. His work integrates qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches to explore complex issues in eldercare, social integration, and the adoption of health technologies. He has published widely in high-impact journals, including Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, BMC Geriatrics, BMC Health Services Research, and PLOS One.
Primary Research Interests
- Dementia care and the social psychology of ageing
- Digital health and welfare technologies in public health
- Ageism and social integration in digital environments
- Mixed-methods research in health and social care
- Health equity in cancer screening and eldercare services
Teaching
Dr. Rahman teaches modules in Public Health, Research Methods, and Global Health. His teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary learning. By incorporating real-world case studies and contemporary research, he prepares students to address evolving challenges in health and social care.
Supervision
Dr. Rahman currently serves as the principal supervisor for a PhD student and regularly supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students in public health and the social sciences. He welcomes prospective PhD candidates interested in ageing, health technology, and health and social care, encouraging methodological rigor and innovation in their research.