Nush

Research-oriented masters graduate with an interdisciplinary foundation in International Studies and Sociology. Experienced in rigorous primary and secondary research methodology, developing evidence-based analysis, and synthesis of complex ideas to support fact-based results. Recognized for approaching complex challenges in the field of military expenditure, global systems, societal implications, urban governance and public policy with critical and alternative lines of thinking, and creating new perspectives.

Committed to producing research that advances informed decision making and problem solving.

Research Intern at PRAJA foundation (2025-05 – 2025-07)

• Evaluated the local implementation of the National Education Policy across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area by conducting field research and collecting primary data from municipal offices to support evidence-based policy research.
• Investigated municipal taxation and information technology practices through primary data collection from the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, contributing to comparative governance research.
• Accessed Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's citizen feedback system and fiscal policy to identify governance practices and compare with other municipalities.
• Analyzed the taxation framework of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, covering policy changes to contribute to a larger comparative analysis.
• Verified and validated financial data for Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's capital report for 2024-25, ensuring accuracy and reliability for policy analysis.

Volunteer at IRC (International relations Conference) (2025-11 – 2025-11)

• Interviewed the Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Nepal and France Amb. (Retd.) Rakesh Sood and Dr. Sameer Patil from the Observer Research Foundation about new and emerging technologies across industry segments.
• Contributed to the online content for the conference as an Audio-Visual volunteer.

Master of Arts in International Studies – Symbiosis School of International Studies (2024 – 2026)

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Mithibai College of Arts (2021 – 2024)