Completed independent, original dissertation research using research methods which included quantitative analyses where I presented new dyadic dataset from yearly reports and various databases, and qualitative analyses which included analysis of more than 150 face-to-face in-depth interviews and group discussionsCompleted primary and secondary research and analyses to investigate the impact of international immigration policies on human wellbeing and migration behavior. Uncovered relationships between deterrent policies and human behavioral trends with international policy implicationsConducted individual face-to-face interviews, home-based observational interviews, and organized focus group discussions with 150 study subjects, including vulnerable and hard to reach populationsMined databases from the World Bank, the United Nations Statistical Division and other secondary market research sourcesAnalyzed and presented data using statistical techniques such as linear regression, fixed effects, zero-inflated models, logit and multinomial logistic analysis to describe and model demographic trendsManaged stakeholder relationships and communication with diverse organizations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), its sister agencies, and refugee populationsEducated, mentored and coached undergraduate students, receiving excellent evaluations (4.9/5)Computer Skills: Stata, SAS, Tableau, R, SPSS, eViews, MS Office Suite, Qualtrics, LateXAttention to detail, strong critical thinking and excellent research skills led to EPPS Best Dissertation Award, 2018.

Proven strong work ethics, conflict management, strong organizational skills, and team work spirit by collaborating in sharing office responsibilities ranging from creating databases for research, critical thinking, undertaking library research, preparing financial budgets, editing articles, reports, and books.Demonstrated high level research skills by preparing reading materials and conducting literature survey which led to the publication of the book by Oxford University Press Volume 4: India Engages the World.Excellent project management skills, understanding of positive working relationships and experience in communicating effectively with a range of people. Collaborated with the IRIIS teams in organizing the First Annual Convention of IAIS (Indian Association of International Studies) where more than 150 speakers from India and around the world participated. Proven leadership skill and attention to detail. I was given full pre-conference responsibility to interact for academic and non-academic purposes. I also played a pivotal role in bringing all academicians, media professionals, politicians, as well as high-level government officials on one platform to understand the dynamics of International Relations.

Developed the Field Implementation Plan in Kashmir, India for CORE (Cultures of Governance and Conflict Resolution in Europe and India), informing conflict resolution policy based on original market research on local demographics to reveal population, culture, language and gender barrier trendsDesigned research surveys and conducted face-to-face interviews with more than fifty ex-militants and separatist leaders in the Kashmir Valley, IndiaMaintained field survey data of over 500 participants, including verbatims for qualitative analysis

Collected and analyzed data on socio-economic conditions of lower-class women living in urban slums and tribal villagesLed project expansion from the urban slums of Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack to the tribal villages of Deogarh, India and finished project well before time and within limited finances allottedConducted ethnographic and focus group interviews