Professor Zakir Hossain is a distinguished academic with a PhD in Statistics from Queen Mary, University of London, UK, and an MSc in Statistics from the University of Nottingham, UK. He also holds a Diploma of Researcher Development from Queen Mary, University of London, UK. Prior to that, Prof Hossain completed his BSc and MSc in Statistics from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Prof Hossain is currently working as a Professor (full time) at the Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka. Prof Hossain has also served as a Professor (Adjunct) at North South University, an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) at Mawlana Bhashani Science & Technology University, and a Lecturer (Adjunct) at United International University, and Stamford University.
Additionally, Prof Hossain played an instrumental role in mentoring and guiding BSc, MSc, and PhD students with research projects and statistical problems in the School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London, UK. Prof Hossain’s research spans various fields, including statistical modeling, biostatistics, and public health. He has extensive experience with over 25 peer-reviewed articles published in leading academic journals, including PLOS ONE, BMJ Open, Health information Science and Systems, Statistical Computation and Simulation, and Public Health.
He has presented his research at more than 15 international conferences and seminars. Prof Hossain’s influence extends into his work as a reviewer for numerous international journals and he is affiliated with esteemed professional organizations, such as the American Statistical Association (ASA), Royal Statistical Society (RSS), and the International Biometric Society (IBS).
