Md Rafsan Al Abu Huraira
@mdrafsanalabuhuraira
Researcher and data analyst specializing in applied economics and surveys.
What I'm looking for
I am a research-focused economist with hands-on expertise in survey design, mixed-methods analysis, and data management, developed through multiple research roles at BRAC University's Center for Entrepreneurship Development. I bring strong technical skills in STATA, Python, SQL and ODK/SurveyCTO/Kobo to design instruments, program surveys, and manage field operations.
My work includes leading literature reviews, transcription/translation, sampling, data cleaning, validation, and reporting for projects funded by international partners such as Cornell, IGC, DANIDA, GIZ and Laudes Foundation. I have contributed to publications, conference presentations, and media pieces on topics such as renewable energy adoption, decarbonization, tariff impacts, and labor conditions in Bangladesh's RMG sector.
I am organized, collaborative, and experienced training enumerators and coordinating stakeholder engagement through workshops and dissemination activities. I seek roles where I can apply rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods to inform policy and program design and scale evidence-based interventions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Assistant
Research Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC
May 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Designed indicators and quantitative/qualitative tools, conducted literature reviews, and analyzed survey and policy data to produce cleaned datasets and analytic reports supporting stakeholder dissemination. Coordinated transcription/translation, field visits, workshops, and presentation preparation to inform project decision-making.
Research Intern
Research Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), BRAC
Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Built research instruments, executed literature reviews, and performed transcription, translation, cleaning, analysis, and reporting to support field implementation and dissemination. Coordinated with external stakeholders and assisted in data collection and documentation.
Education
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BRAC University
Bachelor of Social Science, Economics
2019 - 2024
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Coursework in econometrics, statistical methods, public finance; research assistantships and internships at BRAC University Research Center for Entrepreneurship Development; involvement in multiple field research projects.
Completed a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics with Magna Cum Laude, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, public finance, development, labor economics, and related quantitative methods.
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