United States
I am trained in development economics and public policy research with a focus on using rigorous evidence to address some of the world's most pressing challenges — from clean air and water access in South Asia to malaria vaccination in West Africa and social protection reform at the World Bank. Currently pursuing a Master in Public Affairs at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, I work at the intersection of economics, environmental policy, and development. My research draws on randomised control trials, econometric modelling, and large-scale administrative data to generate actionable insights for governments and international institutions. My experience spans academia, government, and international development — from leading a 60,000-household field experiment on clean drinking water valuation at the Energy Policy Institute at UChicago (EPIC India), to designing congestion pricing frameworks for New Delhi in partnership with the Government of Delhi, to supporting a $29 billion portfolio review at the World Bank's Social Protection and Jobs unit. I have also represented EPIC India at COP28 and collaborated with JPAL Africa to support Benin's National Development Plan. I care deeply about evidence-based policymaking — particularly in contexts where data is scarce, institutions are fragile, and the stakes for vulnerable populations are highest.
• Supported a research project led by Dr. Pascaline Dupas in collaboration with the Benin Ministry of Health. • Conducted a novel analysis on life expectancy and per-capita income in developing countries. • Examined gender disparities in health access, contributing to important public health discussions.
• Led a comprehensive portfolio review of 121 active projects with a total funding of US$29.4 billion, focusing on food security integration. • Developed a methodology for an AI-assisted review of closed projects to assess performance in health and nutrition outcomes. • Collaborated with NORAD and grantees across four countries to create impactful results-stories in economic inclusion initiatives.
• Led econometric analysis for a large-scale experiment on clean drinking water valuation in rural India. • Developed models estimating $69.4 billion in damages from sanitation and mortality issues linked to keystone species collapse. • Established partnerships with the Government of Delhi to create a Research and Programmatic Unit aimed at reducing vehicular pollution.
• Assisted in developing an econometric framework for an economic inclusion program targeting disadvantaged castes in rural Bihar. • Automated big data analysis using High Power Computing tools, reducing processing time significantly. • Collaborated with the Gates Foundation to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on agricultural value chains in tribal villages.
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