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Himali Mhatre

@himalimhatre

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Qualitative researcher specializing in participatory fieldwork and policy studies.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek research-driven roles that combine field engagement, qualitative analysis, and policy impact within collaborative teams committed to community-centered solutions and clear knowledge translation.

I am a dedicated qualitative researcher with a doctoral background in Technology and Development from IIT Bombay and foundational training in electrical engineering. I have led and contributed to multi-stakeholder fieldwork, thematic analysis, and participatory methods across rural and policy settings, producing peer-reviewed publications and award-winning conference work.

I synthesize stakeholder interviews and contextual data into actionable insights and accessible communication, having localized educational content, managed arts-based science communication projects, and supported government-school initiatives. My methodological strengths include NVivo-based qualitative analysis, ODK/KoBo data collection, and community engagement for policy-relevant research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Video Localization Expert

Current

Khan Academy

Jul 2025 - Present (3 months)

Translated, recorded, and published 20+ educational videos by localizing English content into Marathi to improve regional access to STEM education.

Localization Translation Audio Recording Marathi Language Educational Content Video Editing Quality Assurance

Project Manager

Vidyut Project

Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)

Led arts-based communication initiatives to convey scientific concepts to rural farmers, coordinating stakeholders and delivering community-facing materials.

Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Community Outreach Rural Development Monitoring & Evaluation

Project Associate

Ankur Project

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)

Collaborated with 22 government schools to develop innovative English teaching content and supported implementation of pedagogical resources.

Curriculum Development Educational Content Teacher Training Fieldwork Qualitative Research

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Jacobs Engineering

Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)

Supported the Electrical Department in industrial infrastructure design and analysis for projects in Mumbai, contributing to engineering deliverables and drawings.

Electrical Design Autocad Infrastructure Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

MTech-PhD, Technology and Development

2017 - 2025

Grade: 8.25/10

Activities and societies: PhD fieldwork in Alibag, World Bank-funded IPOG project participation, Winter School on participatory wastewater assessment.

MTech-PhD in Technology and Development with thesis on COVID-19 knowledge and compliance in Alibag and an MTech project analyzing electricity consumption for irrigation.