Shamsun Nahar

Dr. Shamsun Nahar is an Assistant Professor at Texas Woman’s University in the School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy (SWPP), and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). She earned her Ph.D. and MSW in Social Work from UTA, and holds prior degrees in Sociology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her academic roles reflect a strong commitment to both teaching and research in social work.

• Assistant Professor, Texas Woman’s University, Orien Levy Woolf Division of Social Work (August 2019 – Present)
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington, Social Work (August 2018 – Present)

Dr. Nahar's research focuses on critical social issues including women's reproductive health, intimate partner violence, immigrant experiences, and the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable populations. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, emphasizing equity and justice for marginalized communities.

Her teaching expertise spans both BSW and MSW levels, covering core areas such as Research and Evaluation Methods I & II, Social Work Practice II, Field Seminar, Human Behavior in the Social Environment II, and Family Violence and Sexual Assault. She is committed to mentoring students and fostering interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Dr. Nahar has been recognized for her contributions, receiving the 2024 SWPP Scholarship Award. She is actively involved in university, professional, and community service, reflecting her dedication to social impact beyond the classroom.

• 2024 SWPP Scholarship Award

She supervises student research and provides academic advising across disciplines, promoting rigorous inquiry and ethical practice. While specific grants are not detailed in the text, her active publication record and conference presentations indicate sustained research engagement and likely external funding support.

Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her research agenda suggests collaboration with public health, social services, and community-based organizations, particularly in areas related to gender, migration, and crisis response.