Dr. Farhana Ferdousi

• 1. Co-Chair, 10^th International Management Conference, 21-22^nd February,2025, Navigating the Future: Management Strategies for Sustainable Transformation.
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• 2. Presented (online), 10^th International Management Conference, 21-22^nd February,2025, An overview of AI usages in HRM: Evidence from Bangladesh. Paper accepted for the Bloomsbury publication.
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• 3. Invited Speaker: Orientation of newly Recruited Faculty Members.
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• 4. Participant, ACBSP Conference 2024 in Miami Florida, June 27-30, 2024.

5. Hride, F.T. and Ferdousi, F, (2019), “The Role Price Fairness on Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty: F-Commerce Users of a Developing Country”, 4^th International GCSTMR Congress 20-22 January, 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

6. Ahmed, A and Ferdousi, F, (2019), “Effect of Contingency Factors in Adopting Lean Practices- A Case on a Beverage Organization of a Developing Economy”, 4^th International GCSTMR Congress 20-22 January, 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

7. Ferdousi, F, (2017), “The Association Between Organizational Related Factors, the Adoption of TQM and Competitive Advantage”, 1^st GCSTMR Congress, 4-5 February, Dhaka University Senate Bhaban.

8. Sharmin, A. and Ferdousi, F, (2017), “Downfall of Unipolar World: A Transitional Phase of World System”, 1^st GCSTMR Congress, 4-5 February, Dhaka University Senate Bhaban.

9. InSPIRE Conference, 4-6 July, 2016, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. Attended as a participant.

10. Ahmed, A; Ferdousi, F and Mannan, Z (2015), Is Investment Climate Matters for Firms’ Performance? An Empirical Study, Melbourne International Business and Social Science Research Conference 2015, 2-4 October, Melbourne Australia.

11. Mannan, Z; Ahmed, A and Ferdousi, F(2015), Managerial Attitudes towards Participative Management: A Study in a Developing Country, Sydney International Business Research Conference, 17-19 April, Sydney, Australia.

12. Ferdousi, F (2015), The Influence of Institutional Pressures on the adoption of QM in Developing Economy, The First Biennial Bangladesh Academy of Business Administration Conference, Vol.1, presented January 12-14.

13. Ferdousi, F & Shabnam, S (2010), Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Private Garment Manufacturer Units of Bangladesh: Study on Perception and Performance, GBMF, Presented 23rd December.

14. Ferdousi, F (2009), An Empirical Investigation of Lean Production Philosophy-A Bangladeshi Case, International Conference on Indigenous Management, University of Annamalai, Presented July, 16-18.

1. Bulbul, A; Ferdousi, F and Rahman, A 2013 “Total Quality Management (Conventional and Islamic Perspectives) (Co-author)
2. Mannan, M A 2013, “Strategic Management: A Search for excellence”, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. (Editorial Contribution)
3. Mannan, M A & Ferdousi, F 2007, “Essence of Total Quality Management”, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. (Co-author)

• Title: Outcome Based Education and Accreditation – Tools for Higher Education Institutions Effectiveness
• Position: Researcher
• Research Grant: The project will be funded by Center for Research and Training, East West University (EWUCRT), 2024, Received two times review.
  • Status: Waiting for proposal presentation.
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• Title: The Role of Institutional Pressures on the uses of quality assurance practices in enhancing the effectiveness of Higher Education.
• Position: Researcher
• Research Grant: $2500. The project is financed by Center for Research and Training, East West University (EWUCRT).
  • Status: Completed and published as a working paper (2021).
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• Title: A Comparative Study on Investment Climate in the EPZ and Non-EPZ Garment Firms of Bangladesh: An Empirical Investigation.
• Position: Researcher
• Research Grant: $7000.The project was financed by IFCEWU (International Finance Corporation- East West University).
  • Status: Completed and Published (2012).
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• Title: Practices of TQM in the Garment Sector of Bangladesh-An Empirical Investigation
• Position: Team Leader and Researcher
• Research Grant: $2500. The project is financed by Center for Research and Training, East West University.
• Status: Published, March 2013.

1. Participated in workshop on Brainstorming Session on Learning and Teaching, January 23, 2024, Organized by East West University.
2. Participated in workshop on Brainstorming Session on Research & Innovation (L&T), February 19, 2024, Organized by East West University.
3. Participated in workshop on Outcome Based Education, University Grants Commission, November 3-4, 2021
4. Participated in workshop on Higher Education in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, Bangladesh Accreditation Council, September 26, 2021
5. Participated in motivational workshop on Quality Assurance & Accreditation in Higher Education, Bangladesh Accreditation Council, August 31, 2021.
6. Workshop on “Outcome-based Curriculum”, IQAC, East West University, May 22, 2021.
7. Virtual training workshop: Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF), Bangladesh Accreditation Council, April 11-12, 2021.
8. Training/Workshop on "How to write a Research Proposal" with BCS Cadre, March 8, 2020, Organized by BCS Administration Academy in association with Center for Research and Training, East West University. (Resource Person)
9. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" for the faculty members of Bangladesh Open University, Feb.-Mar, 2020, Organized by East West University Center for Research and Training in Association with Bangladesh Open University. (Resource Person)
10. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" for the faculty members of East West University, Jan, 2020, Organized by East West University Center for Research and Training. (Resource Person)
11. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" for the Government Officers (Ministry of Industries), 10 March-16 April, 2019, Organized by East West University Center for Research and Training in Association with Ministry of Industries. (Resource Person)
12. Training/Workshop on "How to write a Research Proposal" with BCS Cadre, November, 2018, Organized by BCS Administration Academy in association with Center for Research and Training, East West University. (Resource Person)
13. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" with BCS Cadre, February, 2018, Organized by BCS Administration Academy in association with Center for Research and Training, East West University. (Resource Person)
14. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" for the faculty members of Bangladesh Open University, 21 Nov.-03 December, 2017, Organized by East West University Center for Research and Training in Association with Bangladesh Open University. (Resource Person)
15. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" with BCS Cadre, October, 2017, Organized by BCS Administration Academy in association with Center for Research and Training, East West University. (Resource Person)
16. Training/Workshop on "Research Methodology" for the faculty members of BCS Administration Academy, 21-22 April, 2017, Organized by BCS Administration Academy in association with Center for Research and Training, East West University. (Resource Person)
17. Training on “How to Publish Articles in Impact Factor Enriched and Good Indexed Journals and Preparation for PhD Program”, Organized by IQAC, Daffodil International University, 26 December, 2016. (Resource Person)
18. Workshop on "Human Resource Management for Administrative and Non-Administrative Employees", Organized by IQAC, Daffodil International University, 26 November, 2016. (Resource Person)
19. National Consultation Workshop on "Policy for Open Educational Resources (OER) in Bangladesh". November19, 2016 at Karabi Hall, Prime Minister’s Office.
20. Participated in a one day workshop on ‘SPSS Basic’ in Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, November, 2016.
21. Participated in a one day workshop on ‘NVIVO 10’ in Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, November, 2015
22. Participated in a one day workshop on ‘Thesis Formatting’ in Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, November, 2015.
23. Participated in a one day workshop on ‘SPSS Intermediary Course’ in Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2015).
24. Participated in a two days NVIVO 10 Workshop in Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia (2013).
25. Participated as resource person in a Focus Group Discussion on Public Private Partnership in Higher Education with Civil Society Representatives. Commissioned by ADB, implemented by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Dated: January 30, 2013.
26. Participated as a resource person in a Focus Group Discussion on Public Private Partnership in Higher Education with Industry Leaders. Commissioned by ADB, implemented by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Dated: October26, 2012.
27. Participated in a Focus Group Discussion on Public Private Partnership in Higher Education with Public University Representatives. Commissioned by ADB, implemented by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Dated: September 8, 2012.
28. Participated in a workshop on Redesigning Curriculum and Writing Text Book from Islamic Perspective: A Special Reference to Economics and Business Studies, (WCDTB, 2012), 29 June – 3 July, 2012 at ISTAC and KENMS, IIUM, MALAYSIA
29. Participated in training on Scientific Research in Business, organized by the Department of Business Administration. Training conducted by Professor Shuzo Abe, Waseda University of Japan, 2010.
30. Participated in training on Research Methods for Business and Social Science: The Art of Survey Research, organized by Center for Research in Business, Economics and Technology (CERBET), East West University. Training conducted by Dr. Syed Saad Andaleed, Visiting Full Bright Scholar, EWU. Professor and Program Chair, Sam and Irene Black, School of Business, Pennsylvania State, University of Erie.

East West Journal of Business and Social Studies (Assistant Editor)

Book of Abstract; Conference Proceedings (4^th International Congress by GCSTMR, 19-22 January, 2019)

Thesis Examination :Mr. Noble Kennedy E , VIT Business School, Ph.D. Thesis, Thesis Title: Enablers of Digitalization of Supply Chain and its impact on Supply Chain Performance among Manufacturing SMEs.

Reviewer and Editor

1. International Journal of Logistics Management, Emerald publishing Limited (Scopus)
2. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald publishing Limited  (Scopus)
3. Bangladesh journal of MIS (2025)
4. Neural Computing and Applications Journal
5. Business Management Journal
6. East West Journal of Business and Social Studies

Assistant Editor-2017 to 2023, East West Journal of Business and Social Studies.

1. 4^th International Congress by GCSTMR, 19-22 January, 2019, First International GCSTMR Congress, February 4-5, 2017.
2. International Conference on Knowledge Transfer, East West University Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT) with financial support of UGC/World Bank Academic Innovation Fund under the HEQUEP sub-Project, February 17-18, 2017