Dr. Syeda Munira Dilshad

Biography

Dr. Syeda Munira Dilshad is a Lecturer at Premier University, Chittagong, with academic and research expertise in epidemiology, public health, One Health, qualitative research, and health policy analysis. Previously, she served as a Guest Lecturer in Epidemiology and Public Health at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students through theoretical sessions, practical exercises, and field-based learning.

She holds an M.Sc. in Epidemiology (2023) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (2019), both from CVASU. Her postgraduate research examined poultry development policies and stakeholder practices, using qualitative approaches to explore gaps between policy expectations and implementation.

Her research experience includes working with the UK-based Chatham House on poultry policy mapping in Sri Lanka and with the One Health Poultry Hub in Bangladesh on community engagement, policy evaluation, and stakeholder research. These projects involved conducting key informant interviews, focus group discussions, ethnographic research, stakeholder consultations, and community-level training.

Alongside her research, she has developed expertise in qualitative and quantitative data analysis using tools including MAXQDA, STATA, R, and ArcGIS. She has received specialized training in social science research methodology, statistical analysis, and geospatial disease modelling through institutions including the Royal Veterinary College, icddr,b, and international research collaborations.

Her academic contributions include peer-reviewed research on live bird market regulation, policy-oriented research, and a published policy brief addressing poultry farmers' awareness of development policies in Bangladesh. She has also served as a trainer in qualitative research and data analysis and contributed to professional skill development programs involving international academic partners.

Through her teaching and research, Dr. Dilshad emphasizes the practical application of epidemiological methods, critical interpretation of research evidence, and the importance of connecting scientific findings with public health decisions.

Teaching Approach

Dr. Dilshad emphasizes interactive, research-oriented learning that connects methodological concepts with real-world public health problems. Her sessions incorporate practical examples, field-based experiences, research design exercises, and hands-on approaches to qualitative and quantitative data analysis, helping learners develop confidence in conducting and interpreting scientific research.

Academic Qualifications

M.Sc. in Epidemiology
Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh
2023

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh
2019