Profile of Dr. Abul Kalam
Dr. Abul Kalam
Professor
Department of Marketing (MKT)
Faculty of Business Studies
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur.
E-mail: akalamhstu@gmail.com
Mobile: +8801718628988
CAREER OBJECTIVE
- Two specific career objectives are to inspire and engage students and continuous learning and research.
Inspire and Engage Students: Cultivate an environment that fosters students' enthusiasm for marketing by designing dynamic and interactive courses, integrating real-world examples and case studies, and encouraging critical thinking and creativity.
Continuous Learning and Research: Stay abreast of emerging trends, theories, and methodologies in marketing through ongoing professional development, attending conferences, and collaborating with peers. Contribute to advancing marketing knowledge through impactful research publications and innovative teaching practices.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Social media marketing, celebrity endorser, tourism, and higher education.
EDUCATION
- PhD in Marketing, 2024
Curtin University Australia (Miri campus)
- MSc. in Business Management, 2019
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
- MBA in Marketing, 2005
University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
- BBA in Marketing, 2004
University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), 2000
Dhaka College, Dhaka
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC), 1998
Rupsha Wahed Ali High School, Manikganj
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh.May 10, 2023 to Present
- Associate professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh.May 10, 2018 to May 09, 2023
- Assistant professor
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh.May 10, 2012 to May 09, 2018
- Lecturer
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh.May 03, 2009 to May 09, 2012
- Lecturer
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, BangladeshSeptember 30, 2007 to April 30, 2009
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Kalam, A., & Mollah, M. (2026). The efficacy of the use of social media networks and celebrity endorsers on green Consumption: An integrated model of attitude, intention, and actual behavior. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 88, 104472. Q1, SSCI, SC: 22.70, ABDC-A
Read MoreAdamu, A. A., Sathappan, M., Adeyinka-Ojo, S. F., Sathappan, R., Ahmad, G. I., & Kalam, A. (2025). Effectiveness and learning outcomes of hybrid learning in Malaysian undergraduate courses. Asian Education and Development Studies, 1-19. Q1, ESCI, SCOPUS, SC:8.1
Read MoreHasan, M. M., Chang, Y., Kalam, A., & Rabbanee, F. K. (2025). Social media physician influencers and patients’ participation in value co-creation. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics. Q1, ABDC-A, SSCI, CABS UK. Cite score: 8.7
Read MoreKalam, A., Islam, S. M., & Akterujjaman, S. M. (2025). Momentum for organic food purchase intention and actual adoption-moderating effects of social media influencer and celebrity endorser. Food Quality and Preference, 122, 105307, Elesvier, Q1, ABDC-A, Cite Score: 10.4
Read MoreHossain, M. A., Wu, R., Kalam, A., Al Masud, A., Islam, T., & Nur Habib, S. (2025). The Impact of Higher Education Service Quality on Institutional Image and Student Satisfaction: The Role of Institutional Image as Mediator. International Social Science Journal.Q2, ABDC-B, Wiley online library, Cite score:1.9
Read MoreMiraz, M. H., Ya'u, A., Jin, H. H., Aigbogun, O., Sarkar, J. B., Hasan, M. T., & Kalam, A. (2025). Sustainable supply chain visibility management on the ground of blockchain awareness: A systematic literature review. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 8(8), 2025266-2025266. SCOPUS.
Read MoreKalam, A., Goi, C.L., & Tiong. Y.Y. (2024).Celebrity endorsers and social media influencers for leveraging consumer advocacy and relationship intentions–a multivariate mediation analysis. Marketing Intelligence & Planning, 42 (1), 84-119. ABDC-A, SCOPUS, Q2, SSCI. Cite score: 8.7
Read MoreKalam, A., Goi, C.L., & Tiong. Y.Y. (2024). The effects of celebrity endorser on consumer advocacy behavior through the customization and entertainment intention- A multivariate analysis, Young consumers, ahead-of- print. ABDC-B, SCOPUS, Q1, ESCI. Cite score:6.3
Read MoreHasan, M. M., Chang, Y., Lim, W. M., Kalam, A., & Shamim, A. (2024). A social cognitive theory of customer value co-creation behavior: evidence from healthcare. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 38(9), 360-388. Q2, ABDC-B, CABS, UK, Cite score: 3.6
Read MoreKalam, A., Goi, C.L., & Tiong. Y.Y. (2023). Student motivations for social media use and their effects on academic performance-a meditational approach in emerging market, Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 20 (3), 313-334. SCOPUS, Q1.ESCI, Cite score: 12.0
Read MoreHossain, A., Kalam, A., Nuruzzaman, M., & MinHo, K. (2023). The power of live-streaming in consumers’ purchasing decision. SAGE Open, DOI: 10.1177/21582440231197903. SSCI, SCOPUS, Q2. IF: 2.3
Read MoreKalam, A., Goi, C.L., & Tiong. Y.Y. (2023). Remodeling Consumer Brand Choice Behavior: The Effects of Social Media Influences and Celebrity Endorsement. MATEC Web of Conferences 377, 02004. Web of science.
Read MoreHossain, A., Kalam, A., Hossain, M.H., Sarmin, M.N., & Nuruzzaman, M. (2022). An integrated model of destination advocacy and its direct and mediating effects on destination revisit intention, Business, Management and Economics Engineering, 20 (2), 2.86–311. SCOPUS, Q2.
Read MoreKalam, A., Hossain, A., MinHo, K., Beg, M.R., & Nikhat, S.R. (2022). The Role of Social Media in Tourism Development: A Multimodal Mediation Analysis of an Emerging Economy, Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, 11 (2), 107–126. SCOPUS, Q4
Read MoreKalam, A., Hossain, A., & Nusrat, J. (2021). New Normal and Business Sustainability in the Age of Global pandemic, Asia-Pacific Journal of Business, 12 (1), 71-86. KCI index.
Haque, A., Chowdhury, N., Anis, Z., & Kalam, A. (2021). Effects of Service Quality Dimensions on Customers’ Loyalty of Islamic Bank in Bangladesh. The Mediating Role of Satisfaction. Journal of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 4 (1), 23-39.
Kalam, A., & Hossain, M. A. (2020). Exploring the mediation effect of awareness and quarantine in affecting rate: A study on COVID-19. Social Science Research Network, 3624017.
Kalam, A., & Hossain, M. A. (2020). Does Student Satisfaction Mediate the Relationship between Quality of Higher Education and the Institutional Image?. Does Student Satisfaction Mediate the Relationship between Quality of Higher Education and the Institutional Image.
Uddin, M. J., Rahman, M. M., Kalam, A., & Rahman, M. F. (2019). Advertising Effectiveness and Influence of Consumer Buying
Decision of LED Television. Asian Business Review, 9 (3), 77-82.Uddin, M. J., Kalam, A., Uddin, M. M., & Jaman, S. M. S. (2019). SMS advertising and its relationship with customer purchase intention of value added services. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 19(6), 32-39.
Kalam, A., Akhtar, R., & Uddin, M. J. (2018). Exploring Tourism Facilities in Dinajpur District of Bangladesh: A Study on Ramsagar National Park. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 18 (1), 23-29.
Kalam, A., & Mahonta, H. C. (2017). Measuring Service Gap of Higher Education in Bangladesh: A comparative study between Public University and Private University. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 19 (11), 49-55.
Kalam, A. (2016). Application of Marketing Approaches to the Seed Marketing in Bangladesh. Journal of Science and Technology, 14, 36-41.
Akterujjaman, S.M., & Kalam, A. (2016). Assessing the Gap of Performance of Clinics and Diagnostic Centers in Bangladesh through the SERVQUAL Model: A Case Study on Different Clinics and Diagnostic Centers in Dinajpur District. International Journal of Social and Economic Research, 6 (1), 1-17.
Rahman, M., & Kalam, A. (2014). Assessing Services Gap in Tourism Industry of Bangladesh: A Comparative Study between Rangpur and Dinajpur District. Journal of Business Studies, 8, 141-156.
Abdullah, M., Kalam, A., & Akterujjaman, S.M. (2013). Packaging Factors Determining Consumer Buying Decision. International Journal of Humanities and Management Sciences, 1 (5), 285-289.
Akterujjaman, S.M., Rahman, M. A., Kalam, A., & Kabir, M. Z. (2012). Service Marketing of GrameenPhone Limited- A Study on Effectiveness of Product Policy and Strategy. Journal of Science and Technology, 10, 8-16.
Uddin, M. J., & Kalam, A. (2012). Measuring Satisfaction Level of Grameenphone Internet User in Bangladesh. Journal of Science and Technology, 9 (10), 30-33.
Uddin, M. J., Abedin, M. J., & Kalam, A. (2012). People’s Awareness Towards the Vaccination Program (A Case study of Rajshahi District in Bangladesh). Journal of Science and Technology, 9 (10), 41-44.
Kalam, A., Uddin, M. J., & Oan, M. N. (2012). Present Stats and Nature of User of Debt Card in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Research. Publication Journal, 6 (3), 291- 304.
Rahman, M. A., Kalam, A., Rahman, M. M., & Abdullah, M. (2012). The Influence of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction: An Empirical Study on Restaurant Services in Khulna Division. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 3 (4), 8-15.
Awards and SCHOLARSHIPS
- University Award (first position in Department)
Funded by: University of Rajshahi
- Gold Medal Award (Faculty first in MBA program)
Funded by: University of Rajshahi
- UBD Graduate Research Scholarship
Funded by: UBD, Brunei
- KGSP
Funded by: Korean Government
- CMPRS
Funded by: Curtin University
- IPS
Funded by: HKBU, Hong Kong
PROJECTS
- Application of social media marketing for strengthening the pottery industry in Bangladesh- A mediated moderated model of purchase intention.
Funded by: IRT, HSTU, Bangladesh
Position: Principal Investigator
Description: Cost center: IRT, HSTU, Bangladesh
- Role of social media in tourism development: a multimodal mediation analysis in an emerging economy.
Funded by: HSTU
Position: Principal investigator
Description: Cost center: IRT, HSTU, Bangladesh.
- Contents Marketing
Funded by: HKBU
Position: Team member
Description: Cost center: School of Business, HKBU, Hong Kong
- Investigation the effectiveness and learning outcomes of safe hybrid learning space.
Funded by: Curtin University
Position: RA
Description: Cost center: CMCRS 2022, Curtin University Australia, Miri campus.

