Mohammad Rocky Khan Chowdhury
Head of Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Mohammad Rocky Khan Chowdhury
Head of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Department of Public Health
First Capital University of Bangladesh
Contact Information
Email: mrkc@fcub.edu.bd, ru_rocky@yahoo.com
Skype: rocky.k.c
Phone & Whatsapp: +880 1718 857332
Links
Researchgate
Google Scholar
Educational Qualifications
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) by research in Population Science and Human Resource Development
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2017-2021
Partial fulfillment of the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree (College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare).
University of West London, United Kingdom (Exchange program)
Nov 2019-Nov 2020
Partial fulfillment of the Master of Philosophy (MPhil)) degree (department of Sociology).
Middle East Technical University, Turkey (Exchange program)
Feb 2017-June 2017
Master of Science (MSc) in Population Science and Human Resource Development (Achieved first class and placed 6th out of 60)
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2010-2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Population Science and Human Resource Development (Achieved first class and placed 8th out of 60)
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2004-2010
Scholarship/Award
Monash Graduate Scholarship
Jan 2022 to onward
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship
Nov 2019-Nov 2020
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom The Graduate School, University of West London, London, UK (Host University)
Erasmus+ Exchange Program
Feb 2017-June 2017
Dept. of Sociology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey (Host University)
Financial reward
2010
Achieving 1st Class in Bachelor level study
Journal Publications
- Chowdhury MRK, Khan HTA, RashidM, Kabir R, Islam S, Islam MS, Kader M. Differences in risk factors associated with single and multiple concurrent forms of undernutrition (stunting, wasting or underweight) among children under 5 in Bangladesh: a nationally representative cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e052814.
- Anik AI, Chowdhury MRK, Khan HTA,Mondal MNI, Perera NKP, Kader M. Urban-rural differences in the associated factors of severe under-5 child undernutrition based on the composite index of severe anthropometric failure (CISAF) in Bangladesh. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:2147.
- Islam S, Mondal MNI, Karim R, Chowdhury MRK, Rahman A, Khan, Hafiz TA.Effects of communicable diseases on life expectancy in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Science 2021; 8: 2329-31.
- Chowdhury MRK, Khan HTA, Mondal MNI.Differences in the socio-demographic determinants of undernutrition in children aged <5 years in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh measured by the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure. Public Health 2021;198:37e43.
- Chowdhury MRK, Khan HTA, Mondal MNI, Kabir R. Socio-demographic risk factors of severe malnutrition for children aged under five involving various birth cohorts in Bangladesh. Journal of Biosocial Science 2021; 53(4):590-605.
- Chowdhury MRK, Khan MMH, Khan HTA, Rahman MS, Islam MR, Islam MM, Billah B. Prevalence and Socio-demographic risk factors of childhood anemia in Nepal. A multilevel analysis. Plos One 2020; 15(10): e0239409.
- Chowdhury MRHK, Chowdhury MRK,Nipa NS, Kabir R, Moni MA, Kordowicz M. Masturbation experience: A case study of undergraduate students in Bangladesh. Journal of Population and Social Studies 2019; 27(4):369-372.
- Chowdhury MRHK, ChowdhuryMRK,Kabir R, Perera NKP, Kader M. Does the addiction in online pornography affect the behavioral pattern of undergrad private university students in Bangladesh? Journal of Health Science 2017, 12(3), 1-8.
- Ferdous N, Kabir R, Khan HTA, Chowdhury MRK. Exploring the relationship of domestic violence on health seeking behavior and empowerment of women in Pakistan. Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health 2017, 14(1): e12231-1-e12231-8.
- Chowdhury MRK, Rahman MS, Khan MMH. Level and determinants of complimentary feeding practice among children 6-23 months of age in Bangladesh. BMC Public Health 2016, 16:944.
- Chowdhury MRK, Khan MMH, Islam MR, Perera NKP, Shumack MK, Kader M.Low maternal education and socio‐economic status were associated with household food insecurity in children under five with Diarrhoea in Bangladesh. ActaPaediatrica 2016, 105(5):555-561.
- ChowdhuryMRK,Rahman MS, Khan MMH, MondalMNl, Rahman MM, Billah B: Risk factors of child malnutrition in Bangladesh: A multilevel analysis of a nationwide population-based survey. Journal of Pediatrics 2016, 172(e1):194-201.
- Chowdhury MRK, Rahman MS, MondalMNl, Sayem A, Billah B: Social impact on stigma regarding Tuberculosis hindering adheres to treatment: A cross-sectional study carried out in Tuberculosis patients at Rajshahi City, Bangladesh. Japanese journal of infectious diseases 2015, 68:461–466.
- MondalMNl, Hoque N, Chowdhury MRK, Hossain MS: Factors associated with misconceptions about HIV transmission of ever-married women in Bangladesh. Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2015, 68:13–19.
- Hoque N, Mondal MNI, Chowdhury MRK, Howard J: Socio-demographic factors affecting on knowledge level of Tuberculosis patients in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. African Health Science 2015; 4(14):855-864.
- Mondal MNI, Chowdhury MRK, Sayem A: Factors associated with pulmonary Tuberculosis patients in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. Journal of Human Ecology 2014, 45(1):61-68.
- Mondal MNI, Chowdhury MRK, Rahman MM: Gender difference and knowledge. A Study on Tuberculosis patients. Asian Profile 2013, 41(4):307-317.
- Book Chapter: Hoque MN, Mondal MNI, Moni SY, Chowdhury MRK. Determinants of blood pressure control in hypertensive diabetic patients in Rajshahi district of Bangladesh. Applied Demography and Public Health. Springer Publication, Chapter 15, 2013.
Conference
Doctoral Students’ Conference 2020 (June 2020)
University of West London
Chowdhury MRK, Khan HTA: Socio-demographic risk factors of severe malnutrition for children aged under five involving various birth cohorts in Bangladesh. (Oral presentation)
5th Regional Global Health Conference (December 2014)
University of Health Science, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Chowdhury MRK, Rahman MS, Mondal MNI, Sayem A, Chowdhury SMSH: Delay in diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. (Oral presentation)
Research Interest: Epidemiology
Professional Experience
Ph.D. Research Fellow
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 25 January 2022 to onward
Lecturer, Department of Public Health (on study leave)
First Capital University of Bangladesh
Chuadanga-7200, Bangladesh
Duration: 01 October 2015 to till date
Research fellow
Institute: College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, London, UK
Duration: November 2019 to November 2020
Research Fellow
Institute: Department of Sociology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Duration: February 2017 to June 201a
