Institute of Social Welfare and Research | University of Dhaka
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Professor Dr. Abdul Hakim Sarker

Institute of Social Welfare and Research

University of Dhaka

SWLab

Social Work Laboratory

A future-oriented interdisciplinary social welfare innovation laboratory designed for collaborative learning, AI-supported research, simulation environments, policy experimentation, and immersive social work education.

Laboratory Divisions

Specialized Spaces for Research and Innovation

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Research Commons

Collaborative spaces for interdisciplinary research teams to develop innovative solutions to social challenges

  • Project workspaces
  • Data repositories
  • Collaborative tools
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Simulation Lab

Interactive case simulations for safe exploration of complex social work scenarios and decision-making processes

  • Case studies
  • Client interviews
  • Intervention planning
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Policy Lab

Experimental environments for developing, testing, and refining social welfare policies with evidence-based approaches

  • Policy modeling
  • Impact analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
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Virtual Learning

Immersive virtual environments for experiential learning and practice-based education in social work

  • VR simulations
  • Virtual fieldwork
  • Live scenarios
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Analytics Hub

Advanced tools for data analysis, research visualization, and evidence synthesis in social welfare research

  • Data dashboards
  • Statistical analysis
  • Visualization tools
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Community Studio

Spaces for community engagement, participatory research, and co-creation with stakeholders

  • Focus groups
  • Community forums
  • Participatory design

Metaverse Integration

Q4 2026

SWLab will integrate with Bangladesh's first metaverse-based virtual cognitive laboratory, enabling truly immersive educational experiences and revolutionary approaches to social work practice and research.

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