Hello, my name is Md Rubel Mia.

Welcome to my personal website!

About Me

I am a PhD student in Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University, specializing in the Culture, Society, and Politics track. My primary discipline is Anthropology, with a secondary focus in Sociology.

My research explores the socio-technical dimensions of Medical Anthropology, with a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and AI ethics. I investigate the complex interactions between humans and emerging technologies, focusing on AI and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

Employing a rigorous mixed-methods approach, my work examines how automated systems shape healthcare practices and influence the delivery of care.

I hold both bachelor's and master's degrees in Anthropology from the University of Dhaka and previously served as a research professional at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).

Building upon this foundation, I seek to advance the ethical design, evaluation, and implementation of digital health systems.

Research Interests

Medical Anthropology

AI in Healthcare

AI Ethics

Human-Computer Interaction

Mixed Methods

Education

PhD in Comparative Studies

Florida Atlantic University

Master's in Anthropology

University of Dhaka

Bachelor's in Anthropology

University of Dhaka

Professional Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL — 2024–Present

Senior Research Assistant

icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research), Dhaka — Mar 2024–Jul 2024

Field Research Officer

icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh — Oct 2023–Jan 2024

Research Assistant

icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh — Apr 2021–Oct 2023

Certifications & Professional Training

1. Social & Behavioral Research Investigators (Basic Course)

CITI Program (Florida Atlantic University), Online — Sep 2024–Sep 2027. Focus: Human Subjects Research Ethics, IRB compliance, and ethical principles for social and behavioral sciences. Record ID: 65320998

2. ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)

The Global Health Network, Online — Completed Oct 2024. Focus: International clinical trial standards, investigator site responsibilities, and clinical research quality assurance. Score: 89%. TransCelerate BioPharma recognized. Cert ID: 63c942cf-07d8-45c6-b36e-dd9c64fc2587

3. Communication Foundations

LinkedIn Learning, Online — Completed Oct 2025. Focus: Interpersonal and professional communication strategies, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement. Cert ID: 0e419c2e9aca6db36bc5332705e2b2e191fa14f3a71bfb08646ele10df31387e

Publications

Asha, J. S., Munira, S., Mia, M. R., Azad, S., Rokaiya, S., Ami, A. S., Islam, M. M., Jahan, T., et al. (2026). Efficacy of Digital Mental Health Interventions in Reducing Depression and Anxiety Among Young Adults: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, 16(76s), 872–887.

Gazi, M. D. H., Yeasmin, T., Alfi, I. A., Mamun, M. A. A., Mia, M. R., et al. (2026). Applications of AI-Assisted Liquid Biopsy for Early Cancer Detection and Treatment Monitoring: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, 16(60), 1815–1827.

Hasan, M., Sirazy, M. R. M., Hasan, M. K., Mia, M. R., Hossain, M. I., Nurujjaman, F., Rahman, S. S., & Islam, M. (2026). An Investigation into Patient Attitudes Toward Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Digital Medical Systems. International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security, 18(5), 143–158.

Pritom, M. H., Azad, S., John, D. B., do Carmo, E. B., Kamal, M. A. T., Munifa, N. K., Howlader, N. A., Mia, M. R., Begum, R., & Arefin, N. M. (2026). Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Adherence to AI-Enabled Wearable and Implantable Cardiac Monitoring Devices in Arrhythmia Detection: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, 16(54s), 1303–1313.

Kamal, M. A. T., Shikha, S. A., Munifa, N. K., do Carmo, E. B., Rahman, K. A., John, D. B., Azad, A., Mia, M. R., et al. (2025). AI-Driven Mendelian Randomization for Biomarker Discovery in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review of Precision Medicine Approaches. Journal of Carcinogenesis, 24(10s), 758–771.

John, D. B., Islam, M., Murad, M. S., Gazi, M. D. H., Hasan, M. R., Mia, M. R., et al. (2024). AI-Driven Assessment of The Efficacy And Safety of Gene and Cell-Based Therapies for Ischemic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials. Journal of Carcinogenesis, 23(1), 1065–1078.

Mozumder, A. Q., Al Mamun, M. A., Eshra, S. A., Gazi, M. D. H., Bakht, S., Howlader, N. A., Mia, M. R., Nila, F. A., Zubair, S. M., & Pradhan, A. (2023). AI-Driven Liquid Biopsy For Ultra-Early Cancer Detection And Precision Oncology. Vascular and Endovascular Review, 6(2), 126–140.

Peer Review Contribution

Reviewer, International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology (ISSN: 0975-4415) — Evaluated peer research on machine learning integration in clinical and medical education frameworks.

Reviewer, Frontiers in Health Informatics (ISSN: 2676-7104) — Reviewed technical contributions on big data and machine learning in personal health systems.

Reviewer, Journal of Carcinogenesis (ISSN: 1477-3163) — Executed referee evaluations on emerging diagnostic healthcare AI paradigms.

Graduate & Undergraduate Research

Master's Thesis: Urban Begging: Causes and Factors

University of Dhaka; Advisor: Dr. Kazi Shahedul Halim

Undergraduate Monograph: Causes of Suicidal Attempts among the Students of Dhaka University

University of Dhaka; Advisor: Dr. Kazi Shahedul Halim

Student Leadership

Former Vice President, Comparative Studies Student Association (CSSA), Florida Atlantic University

Former Students and Public Affairs Secretary, Visual Anthropology Club (VAC), University of Dhaka

Contact

Email: mdrubelmia3054@gmail.com