👨🏫Narayani Sritharan stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Development Economics . Holding a Phd in University of Massachusetts Amherst his professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚
🌐 Professional Profiles:
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst (May 2022) Focused on Econometrics, Economic Development, and Microeconomics. Dissertation titled “Four Essays on Peace Consolidation and Ethnic Reconciliation in Postwar SriLanka.” M.A. in Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst (May 2017) Continued academic pursuits in Economics, refining knowledge and expertise. B.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen (January 2013) Initiated academic journey, culminating with a thesis titled “Asia’s Next Giant – China.”
Research Experience
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Aid Data at William & Mary Bringing expertise in foreign aid and non-traditional donors, managing research projects, conducting fieldwork, and mentoring undergraduates while fostering external relationships. Human Security Lab, Researcher Collaborating on policy briefs, organizing stakeholder meetings, and presenting interdisciplinary work in the context of Women, Peace, and Security in Afghanistan. Security in Context, Researcher Contributing to educational content creation, including blogs, podcasts, and videos, emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives.
Professional Skills
- Programming Languages: R, Python
- Statistical Packages: Stata, R, SAS
- Desktop GIS: ArcGIS, QGIS
Research Interests
Passionate about conflict and security, foreign aid, environmental studies, and applied econometrics.
Teaching Experience
Lecturer, Economics and Public Policy, William & Mary Courses taught: Empirical Microeconomics and Economics of Identity, showcasing a breadth of expertise.Teaching Assistant, Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst Handled Economic Development, Game Theory, and Ph.D. level courses, displaying strong teaching capabilities.Online Instructor, University Without Walls, UMass Amherst Conducted online courses in Micro and Macroeconomics, displaying adaptability and proficiency in remote teaching environments.
Awards, Grants, and Fellowships
Recipient of prestigious fellowships including the Templeton Fellowship at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the Global Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Selected Presentations/Invited Special Talks
Delivered impactful presentations at esteemed conferences and panels, addressing topics like Chinese Aid, Media Freedom, Belt and Road Impact, and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Aid.
Work in Progress and Working Paper
Horigoshi, Ana and Narayani Sritharan: “Can Aid Reduce Corruption? Evidence from World Bank and Chinese Aid and Firm-Level Corruption”.Sritharan, Narayani: “State Capacity Building in Postwar Settings – Sri Lanka as a case study”.Jonathan A. Solis and Narayani Sritharan: “Shaping Perceptions: Chinese Aid, Media Freedom, and Public Attitudes Toward China in Developing Nations”.
“The Great Himalayan Chessboard: China, India, and the Geopolitical Gambit in Nepal”. Foreign Policy Research Institute. 2023.
“The Indo-Pacific is the Theater for The US and China’s High-Stakes Diplomacy”. InkStick Media. 2023.
“Perceptions vs. Realities: Discordant Narratives on China’s Footprint in Zimbabwe”. InkStick Media. 2023.
“Saudi Arabia is Trying to Use Sports to Repair Its Reputation”. InkStick Media. 2023.
“Millions of Displaced Ukrainians need more Financial Support”. InkStick Media. 2023.
“Rethinking America’s Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Afghanistan” by Charli Carpenter, Jaeye Baek, Catie Fowler, Isha Mahajan, Jenna Norosky, Narayani Sritharan, Imtashal Tariq, Caroline Williams. Human Security Lab Briefing Note #2. 2022.
“Using GIS mapping to reframe post-conflict aid distribution – Sri Lanka as a case study”. Security in Context. 2021.
Continuity and change in Saudi Arabia’s development and humanitarian aid Paper Published in 2023
A Comparative Study of Traditional Donors and Non-traditional Donors in Sri Lanka Paper Published in 2023
The Role of Aid on Peace Consolidation in Postwar Sri Lanka Paper Published in 2022