Undergraduate degree: University of Bath, United Kingdom, BSc (Hons) Economics

Age: 26

Prior to SNRE: Prior to coming to the U.S., I did a brief stint as a Policy Analyst for a political party in Pakistan, working with legislators to develop the Party’s agenda for sustainable development. Before that, I worked as a Research Associate at one of the top-universities of Pakistan, studying trans-boundary water conflicts, food security, and climate change adaptation.

Why Environmental Policy & Planning?: Natural resources are extremely important for survival, well-being, and growth. My main reason for choosing to study environmental policy was to be able to reduce poverty and increase well-being for poor nations while ensuring that there would be sufficient resources available for future generations.

The best part of SNRE so far: Even though the program is well-structured into fields of study, there is still a lot of choice available for students to find their specific topic of interest. The faculty are extremely welcoming and willing to listen. I find that the SNRE community is great for making you feel at home.

“SNREdiest” thing he’s done: I went to sleep at 11.45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

After graduation: I hope to work as a policy analyst for the government or a non-profit working closely with the state. Alternatively, I am also inclined toward pursuing a PhD in the field of environmental governance and institutions in less developed countries.