ACADEMIC JOURNEY
School
Dummy St. Paul's Academy, New Delhi
A foundation built on holistic education, fostering early interests in history, political science, and debate, which laid the groundwork for a future in international affairs.
Classes/Boards:
- CBSE
- UP Board
- Bihar Board
Major Achievements:
- School Head Boy, leading the student council
- Winner of the All-India Inter-School Debate Championship on the topic "Foreign Policy Shapes National Destiny"
- Secured 1st Rank in the AISSCE Board Examinations within the school
College
Dummy Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi
Pursued a Bachelor's in Economics, honing analytical and quantitative skills while actively engaging in the college's vibrant political science and international relations societies.
Major Achievements:
- President of the SRCC Political Economy Forum
- Authored a prize-winning paper on "The Economic Determinants of India's Naval Strategy"
- Graduated with First-Class Honours
Higher Education
Dummy Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Completed a Master's and subsequently a Ph.D. in International Relations, specializing in Indo-Pacific Security Dynamics. Doctoral research involved extensive fieldwork in coastal states.
Major Achievements:
- Awarded the prestigious 'Professor U.N. Ghoshal Memorial Gold Medal' for the best Ph.D. thesis in International Relations
- Presented research at multiple international conferences, including the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention
- Published first solo-authored journal article in Strategic Analysis during the course of doctoral studies