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Ghyasuddin Ahmed, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Sociology                 

Colson Hall, Room 203-A

office:804-524-5206

fax: 804-524-6883

e-mail:gahmed@vsu.edu

Education: 

B. A. with Honors in Social Work

M. A. in Social Work

M. A. from University of Chicago

Ph. D., Sociology from University of Georgia and.

Recent Publications:

“Understanding Constraints to Adolescents Condom Procurement: The Case of Urban Botswana”.

"Contemporary Patterns of Adolescent Sexuality in Urban Botswana".

"Pregnancy‑Related School Dropout in Botswana". 

"Adolescent Sexuality in Southern Africa". Was presented in one of the Formal Sessions of the International Union for the  Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) held in Beijing, China from October 11‑17. 

"Primary Opportunities and Constraints Facing Cities in the Next Ten Years" under "Metropolis 2000: A Forum on Urban Issues". 

"Impact of conflict on Demographic factors and their importance in negotiated settlements in Southern Africa". 
 

 1990. Characteristics of Condom Use and Associated Problems: Experience in Bangladesh. 
 "Knowledge, Attitude, Prevalence and Prospects of AIDS in Botswana". 

Dr. Ahmed has an extensive list of publications and presentations including many consultant reports produced after the completion of evaluation of many projects. Additionally he has International teaching and research experience - as an Associate Professor (1985-1998) and Chair of Demography (1985-1992) nearly 13 years at University of Botswana in Southern Africa and as an Associate Professor and Chair of Population Dynamics (1981-1985) in the only post graduate school of public health of the University of Dhaka.  

Spring 2008 Courses: