Anurug Chakma

Dr. Anurug Chakma is a Research Fellow at the Migration Hub within the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at The Australian National University (ANU). Previously, he served as a casual sessional academic at ANU's School of Politics and International Relations and held teaching positions at the University of Dhaka, including Lecturer and Assistant Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies. He has also contributed to research and consultancy roles at organizations such as the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), UNDP-CHTDF, University College London (UCL), and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).

Dr. Chakma's educational background includes:

• PhD in Politics and International Relations (2023), Australian National University
• Master's in Economics, Political Science, Law, and Criminal Science (2016), University of Antwerp
• Master's and Bachelor's in Peace and Conflict Studies (2012-2011), University of Dhaka

His research interests span terrorism, civil conflict, peace agreements, human rights, diaspora communities, and computational social science. He focuses on topics such as the implementation of peace accords, diaspora roles in humanitarian efforts, and the impact of political ideology on conflict resolution.

Dr. Chakma's recent research explores the role of diasporas in humanitarian assistance, climate change policies for health equity, nation-building in Bangladesh, and the influence of social media on violence. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, emphasizing policy-relevant outcomes.

While no formal students are listed, Dr. Chakma's research is supported by two projects: the ongoing "Biannual Perceptions Survey - International Development Policy" and the completed "Exploring multi-stakeholder perspectives on diaspora humanitarianism". These projects reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges.

He is affiliated with the ANU South Asian Research Institute (SARI) and holds memberships in the Australia Political Science Association (APSA) and the Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS).