Research Interest：
- Economics of Education, Skill development, Employability, Higher Education, Education Development.
Education：
- Master’s Student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan (October 2023 – Present).
- Research Student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan (April 2023 – September 2023).
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Japanese Studies, Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (August 2022).
- Winter Japanese Studies Program (Online), Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University, Japan (January 2021) [Exchange Student].
Experiences：
- Research Assistant, Department of Japanese Studies, University of Dhaka (March-July, 2022).
- Online intern, World Bank, Western and Central Africa Region (February 2024- March 2024)
Publications：
- N/A
Academic Associations：
- Comparative Education Society of Asia (CESA)
- The Japan Society for International Development
- The Japan Comparative Education Society
- Japan Society for Africa Educational Research
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Afridi, M.K. “Students’ Perception on the Impact of International Cooperation in Higher Education on Employability: A study on the Public Universities of Bangladesh” 13th Biennial Comparative Education Society of Asia, Hiroshima University, November 2023.
- Afridi, M.K. “Analysis of Perceived Importance of Soft Skills on Graduate Employability in Bangladesh” 20th International Education Development Forum, Nagoya University, October 2023.
- Afridi, M. K. “The Challenging progression from 4IR to Society 5.0 in Japan, The Importance of Value Co-creation and Open Innovation: Approaching a Theoretical Framework” 2nd International Hybrid Conference on Japanology in New Era: University of Dhaka, January 2023.
Language/ Skills：
- Bangla (Native), English (Fluent), Japanese (Beginner)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Stata
Scholarship:
- Recipient of MEXT Scholarship 2023
- Recipient of Japan Foundation Scholarship for January Session in Japanese Studies Program (Online) at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan.
- Recipient of the Mitsubishi Corporation Scholarship 2021
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar：
My name is Mubin Khan Afridi. I am from Bangladesh. I am a research student under the supervision of Professor Ogawa. In order to work in international organizations in the years to come, Professor Ogawa allows us to acquire a wealth of knowledge. Senior students in the Ogawa seminar encourage us to work diligently and I appreciate this learning opportunity.
At the Ogawa Seminar, students get exposed to cutting-edge research and innovative ideas from a diverse group of faculties and fellow students. We have the chance to engage in lively discussions and collaborative projects that challenge our thinking and broaden our perspectives. This seminar brings us closer to important experiences for working in international organizations, including internships with international organizations and academic conference presentations. If you are eager to learn, grow, and work in international organizations, this seminar is for you.
