Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin
Md. Kamal Uddin, PhD, is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, and he served as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration) from September 2024 to June 10, 2026. He holds a PhD from the Department of Asian and International Studies, City University of Hong Kong, and an Advanced Master’s in International Organizations from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Kamal received Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, City University of Hong Kong for the academic year of 2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. He was recognized as the top researcher in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Chittagong in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and received the Research Excellence Award 2022, 2023, and 2024. Dr. Uddin is also the recipient of an Early Career Researcher Scholarship in Southern Criminology from the Queensland University of Technology, and the Australian Government Award for University Leaders in 2026. His core research interests span human rights, industry academia partnership, policing and criminal justice, environmental politics, sustainable development, forced migration, and global southern perspectives.
Contact Information: Email: kamalir@cu.ac.bd
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Academic Background
Doctor of Philosophy in Asian and International Studies
City University of Hong Kong,China
PhD: Asian and International Studies
Master of Advanced Studies- Law
University of Zurich, Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland
Post Master's Certificate: Master of Law
MSS in Political Science
University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Master of Social Sciences: Political Science
BSS In Political Science
University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Social Sciences: Political Science
Professional Tenure
Pro Vice Chancellor (Administration)
University of Chittagong
Professor
Dept. of International Relations, CU
Convenor, Self-assessment Committee
Department of International Relations, CU
Advisor
Our Green Campus
Vice President
Environment Human Rights Movement Bangladesh
Chairperson, Governing body
Green Future School and College
Director, Centre for Human Rights, Environment and Migration Research (CHREMIR)
University of Chittagong
Chairperson, Governing Body
Mohila College Chittagong
Chairperson, Department of International Relations
University of Chittagong
Syndicate Member
University of Chittagong
House Tutor, Shah Amanat Hall
University of Chittagong
President
UNESCO District Club, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Chairperson
Green Future Bangladesh Foundation
Member, Editorial Board
Journal of Social Science, University of Chittagong
Life Member
The Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital
Member
Chittagong Club
Member
Southern Political Science Association (SPSA)
Member
Amnesty International
Member
The East Asian Policing Studies Forum
Member
Asian Police Forum
Member
Asian Criminological Society
Member, Research Verification Committee
Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBEIS)
Convenor, Convocation 2025
University of Chittagong
Life Member
Chattogram Diabetic General Hospital
Life Member
Noakhali Club, Dhaka
Advisor
3R Club, Chittagong
Areas of Expertise
Bridging the gap between theoretical economic models and practical policy implementation.
Human Rights & Criminal Justice
Focus on policing, justice systems, and protection of human rights in national and global contexts.
Global Environmental Politics & Sustainable Development
Research on environmental challenges, climate policy, and sustainable development from a Global South perspective.
International Relations & Migration Studies
Expertise in global governance, international organizations, and migration including refugee and forced displacement issues.