My academic career spans four higher education institutions in the United States and Pakistan, encompassing more than a decade of teaching, research, and service. Across these roles, I have taught a range of economics courses, mentored students in advanced economic research, and led applied analytics projects for state agencies and private-sector clients. As Undergraduate Economics Program Coordinator, I designed the structure and course sequence for the MS/MPhil program and supervised seven undergraduate research projects on topics including economic growth, energy consumption, domestic financing, urbanization, and foreign aid (see Teaching). I also served as faculty advisor to the Young Economists Forum and as a member of the university's website content committee.
Western Washington University (WWU), USA Jul 2024 - present
Research Economist & Faculty Member
Teach Economics courses and mentor students in advanced economic research.
Lead data-driven policy research and economic analysis for Washington State agencies and private sector clients.
Develop custom analytics solutions, prepare high-impact reports, and deliver presentations to key stakeholders.
University of Mississippi (OleMiss), USA Aug 2019 - Jun 2024
Graduate Assistant
Taught Macroeconomics.
Conducted empirical research in the areas of institutions and economic growth.
Teaching Assistant: Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Experimental Economics during different semesters.
Geneva Finance Research Institute (GFRI), Switzerland Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
Research Analyst, Intern
Collaborated with the International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank Group), the Swiss Lab for Sustainable Finance (SL4SF), and GFRI on a project centered around ESG compliance and sustainability measurement.
University of Central Punjab (UCP), Pakistan Feb.2013 - Aug.2019
Senior Lecturer of Economics
Taught various courses in both the Department of Economics and the Business School, including Macroeconomics & Econometrics.
Course coordinator, Undergrad Economics Program.
Designed MS/MPhil. program structure and courses.
Advisor to the Young Economists Forum (YEF).
Member of the UCP website content committee.
Supervised undergraduate students' research projects on topics including economic growth, energy consumption, domestic financing, urbanization, foreign aid, and more.
Lahore Garrison University (LGU), Pakistan Aug.2010 - Sep.2012
Lecturer of Economics
Taught courses: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Development Economics, Monetary Theory & Policy.