Dr Sharmina Ahmed
Lecturer
Institute of International Trade
Faculty of the Professions
Dr Sharmina Ahmed is a Researcher (Post-Doctoral Fellow) in Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR) at the University of Adelaide. Dr Sharmina has undertaken extensive research in the field of social economics, policy analysis, agriculture, food and health. Her recent work focuses on policy analyses of food consumption patterns, determinants of changes in food consumption behavior, and relationships between socio-economic factors and geographic location of health and health outcomes in different groups of people. Currently, she is involved in undertake research to develop policy recommendations using theoretical economics and linking that with social and behavioral science. Her research interest includes Applied Microeconomics, Development Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Education, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, and Economics of Religion.
Dr Sharmina Ahmed is a Researcher (Post-Doctoral Fellow) in Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR) at the University of Adelaide. Dr Sharmina has undertaken extensive research in the field of social economics, policy analysis, agriculture, food and health. Her recent work focuses on policy analyses of food consumption patterns, determinants of changes in food consumption behavior, and relationships between socio-economic factors and geographic location of health and health outcomes in different groups of people. Currently, she is involved in undertake research to develop policy recommendations using theoretical economics and linking that with social and behavioral science. Her research interest includes Applied Microeconomics, Development Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Education, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, and Economics of Religion.
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Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2017 Fellowship Faculty of the Professions – Women’s Fellowship Scheme Fund University of Adelaide Australia $15,000 2008 Award Endeavor Post Graduate Award (2008 -2012) School of Economics, University of Adelaide Bangladesh — -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Bengali Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Japanese Can speak and understand spoken -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2008 - 2012 University of Adelaide Australia PhD in Economics 2004 - 2006 Ristsumeiakn University, Japan Japan Masters in Economics -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Conference Papers
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2017 Rupa, J., Ahmed, S., Umberger, W., Zeng, D., & Sim, N. (2017). Analysing the association between rural farm household health and economic shocks and food security in Bangladesh: a consolidated approach of measuring food security. Poster session presented at the meeting of PowerPoint presentation at 61st Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society's Annual Conference. Brisbane, Qld.. 2016 Ahmed, S., dodd., umberger., & deussen. (2016). Influence of Socio-economic location, diet and physical activity among overweight/obese pregnant mothers. Poster session presented at the meeting of AGRIFOOD XXIII Conference. Adelaide, SA. 2016 Rupa, J., Ahmed, S., Umberger, W., & Zeng, D. (2016). Analysing the association between rural farm household health and economic shocks and food security in Bangladesh: a consolidated approach of measuring food security. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXIII Agri-food Research Network (AFRN) conference. Adelaide, SA. 2015 Ahmed, S. (2015). Socio-economic Factors Affecting Maternal Health and Nutrition in Developing Countries: Special Focus on Bangladesh. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th International Conference of Asia Scholars (ICAS9). Adelaide, SA. 2015 Ahmed, S. (2015). Economic Costs And Multi Attribute Utility Analysis Of Preterm Infants Fed High-Dose Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Compare With Those Fed With Standard DHA: Results From DINO And DINO 7 Trial. Poster session presented at the meeting of Health Technology Assessment I. National University of Singapore, Singapore. 2014 Dodd, J., Ahmed, S., Karnon., Umberger, W. J., Deussen, A., & LIMIT trial group. (2014). The economic costs and consequences of providing antenatal lifestyle advice for women who are overweight or obese: The LIMIT randomised trial. Poster session presented at the meeting of 36th Annual Australian Health Economics Society (AHES) Conference. Adelaide, SA: International Health Economics Association. 2014 Ahmed, S., makrides., & umberger. (2014). Economic Analyses of DOMInO. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) Annual Scientific Meeting. 2012 Ahmed, S. (2012). Endogenous Matching and the Agricultural Contractual Choice among Rice Farmers in Rural Bangladesh. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) Conference. 2011 Ahmed, S. (2011). Determinants of the Choice of Agricultural Tenancy Contracts in Rural Bangladesh. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) Conference. 2010 ahmed. (2010). A Reassessment of Agriculture’s Role on the Rural Poverty Reduction Process in Bangladesh. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) Conference. Adelaide, SA. -
Theses
Year Citation 2012 Ahmed, S. (2012). Agricultural land tenancy in rural Bangladesh : productivity impact and process of contract choice.. (PhD Thesis, Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Economics, 2012). -
Working Paper
Year Citation 2017 Ahmed, S., dodd., & umberger. (2017). Influence of Socio-economic location- and factors on diet and physical activity among overweight/obese pregnant mothers. 2016 Rupa, J. A., Ahmed, S., Umberger, W., Zeng, D., & Sim, N. (2016). Analysing the association between rural farm household health and economic shocks and food security in Bangladesh: a consolidated approach of measuring food security.
University of Adelaide, Faculty of Professions’ Women Fellowship Grant, 2017 of $15,000.
PhD Scholarship: Endeavour Post Graduate Award (2008 -2012) to peruse PhD in Economics from University of Adelaide, South Australia, 2008- 2012.
Graduate Scholarship (2003) (Coursework + Research): Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS)-2003 at Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan, 2004-2006.
Graduate Scholarship (2000) (Coursework): Aus Aid Scholarship for Masters in Environmental Studies, 2000 (Not Taken Up…..................)
Dhaka University Merit Scholarship, 1995
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Sessional Lecturer: Quantitative Analysis July 2012- till now |
Kaplan Business School, Adelaide
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Sessional Lecturer: Business Macroeconomics March 2012 |
Ballarat University, Adelaide
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Casual Tutor (Semester 2, 2012- Microeconomics1, Business Statistics) |
The University of Adelaide
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Teaching Assistant (July 2008-July2012): |
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Semester 1 2012 |
Principals of Microeconomics I |
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Semester 2, 2011 |
Principals of Microeconomics I |
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Semester 1, 2011 |
Principals of Macroeconomics I |
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Semester 2, 2010 |
Public Finance III, IIID |
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Semester 1, 2010 |
Principals of Microeconomics I |
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Semester 2, 2009 |
Public Finance III, IIID |
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Semester 1, 2009 |
Principals of Microeconomics I |
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Semester 2, 2008 |
Public Finance III, IIID |
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Editorial Boards
Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country 2016 - ongoing Editor The Food Science & Nutrition Technology — — -
Offices Held
Date Office Name Institution Country 2015 - 2017 Centre for Global Food and Resources University of Adelaide Australia
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