Personal profile
Scholarly biography
Md Rifad Chowdhury joined the School of Business and Law at the University of Brighton in November 2023 as a Lecturer in Management. His journey at the University of Brighton began in 2022 when he worked as a part-time Lecturer. During this time, he imparted knowledge in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. Md Rifad's dedication to his profession is evident through his commitment to professional development. He has been awarded the Associate Fellowship of Advance HE (AFHEA) through the University of Brighton Professional Recognition and Development Scheme.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, Md Rifad is a Scientific Committee Member of the World Conference on Qualitative Research and has presented his research at several international conferences. Prior to his PhD at the University of Brighton, he obtained an MSc in International Business Management from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and a BSc in Human Resource Management from Anglia Ruskin University, London.
Md Rifad has supervised numerous MSc Management research projects. His PhD supervisory research interests are centred around HRM and OB, explicitly focusing on talent management, work motivation, decolonising organisational knowledge, and leadership.
Supervisory Interests
- Work motivation
- Leadership
- Talent Management
Research interests
- Decolonising management knowledge
- HR Trends and Analytics
- Local government organisations
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, A Phenomenographic Examination of Motivation to Work at the Municipal Corporation of Bangladesh., University of Brighton
1 Oct 2018 → 20 Nov 2023
Award Date: 20 Nov 2023
Master, Business with International Management, Northumbria University
Award Date: 30 Jun 2018
Bachelor, Business and Human Resource Management , Anglia Ruskin University
Award Date: 1 Jul 2016
Keywords
- HD28 Management. Industrial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organisational behaviour
- JS Local government Municipal government
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Comprehensive Thematic Analysis of Work Motivation Among IT Professionals in the United Kingdom
Chowdhury, M. R. & Karra, A. S., 30 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research. 11, 4, p. 399-418 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Phenomenographic Examination of Motivation to Work at the Municipal Corporation of Bangladesh
Chowdhury, M. R., 20 Nov 2023Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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A phenomenographic examination of work motivation to perform at the municipal corporation of Bangladesh.
Chowdhury, M. R., 25 Jan 2023, p. 52. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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A Phenomenographic Examination of Work Motivation to Perform at the Municipal Corporation of Bangladesh
Chowdhury, M. R., 4 Nov 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Investigating Ways to Motivate Zero-Hour Contract Employees to Improve The Retention Rate: A Case Study of the UK Employment Agencies
Nawaz, M. I. & Chowdhury, M. R., Dec 2018, In: International journal of entrepreneurship management innovation and development . 2, 2, p. 116-157 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advance HE (External organisation)
Chowdhury, M. R. (Chair)
2023 → …Activity: External boards and professional/academic bodies › Membership of professional body
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New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) (Journal)
Chowdhury, M. R. (Reviewer)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review