Summary

Academic and policy strategist with a decade of experience at the intersection of gender equity, inclusive development, and peace and conflict studies. At NUST, I serve as faculty at the Department of Government & Public Policy and work with the Rector’s Strategy Office to shape institutional strategies aligned with national and global policy priorities. 🔹As former Director of the UNFPA-affiliated Centre of Excellence on Population and Wellbeing Studies (CePwS), I led strategic research and advocacy on demographic resilience, women’s wellbeing, and inclusive governance. My work has contributed to evidence-based policy frameworks and elevated national discourse on social inclusion. 🔹I design and teach interdisciplinary courses spanning history, politics, sociology, gender studies, conflict resolution, and philosophy, while also supporting curriculum development and academic quality assurance across undergraduate and graduate programs. 🔹Recognized with the Best Teacher Award for Academic Year 2021 at NUST, I bring a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and inclusive education. With a focus on DEI, I’ve developed gender-sensitive curricula and led trainings on gender sensitization, youth engagement, social cohesion, ethics in higher education, and P/CVE (Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism). 🔹My work bridges academic insight and real-world policy application, with a focus on identity politics, education reform, gender equity, and inclusive governance. Through national and global collaborations, I aim to advance equitable, evidence-based approaches to leadership, development, and institutional transformation. ➡️ Open to collaborations at the intersection of policy, research, and education for inclusive development and gender equity

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