Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana

Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana is an Academician, Researcher, and Business Consultant with more than a decade of progressive experience spanning research, talent economics, systems thinking, entrepreneurship, education, and innovation in data and artificial intelligence. His interdisciplinary expertise integrates people, projects, and policy analysis with design thinking, UX/UI systems, and evidence-based decision-making.

Dr. Rana is deeply committed to knowledge dissemination, mentorship, and advancing human success through sustainable development frameworks. His professional practice and research are grounded in rigorous empirical methodologies, with a strong focus on modeling and primary data analysis to develop actionable strategies for institutions, businesses, and policy stakeholders. He has published empirical research in leading international journals and has consulted extensively with public and private sector organizations on people-centered project design, policy evaluation, and organizational strategy.

An award-winning experiential educator, Dr. Rana brings research-informed pedagogy into academic and professional learning environments. His current research interests lie at the intersection of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), talent economics, market intelligence, data science, and applied AI. He is particularly interested in developing integrated frameworks that connect sustainability, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Rana is an experienced market researcher and data scientist with a proven track record in the research and media industries. He applies advanced and realistic measurement techniques to diagnose and address contemporary brand, communication, and consumer behavior challenges. Through well-designed survey research integrated with market and behavioral data, he provides data-driven consumer insights to large corporations, agencies, SMEs, and entrepreneurs, enabling them to test, refine, and optimize products, services, and campaigns prior to market entry.

Dr. Rana has also served as an independent research and development consultant for multiple national and international research agencies, contributing to innovation, policy design, and evidence-based impact assessment across diverse sectors.

ORCID : https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-2296-6044

Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=USV8l0YAAAAJ&hl=en

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