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Komal Bawa

@komalbawa

Social research professional conducting independent research on Indian governance and producing policy briefs and analytical essays.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a research or programme role in the social-policy or development sector where I can apply my field-ready research skills.

Through my independent research on Indian governance and public policy, I track policy developments and public welfare schemes. I produce structured policy briefs and analytical essays on governance, social policy, and administrative frameworks.

At Punjab University, I designed and administered surveys, working with questionnaire design, sampling, and coding field responses. I also analysed urban governance and civic-service delivery gaps in a case-based project.

My MA Sociology coursework covered rural development, gender, and social stratification. I compiled findings into academic reports using qualitative coding and basic quantitative summarisation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Researcher

Current

Self-Directed Research

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Conducted independent research on Indian governance structures, economic policy, and public welfare schemes. Produced structured policy briefs and analytical essays on governance and social policy.

Policy Analysis Analytical Writing Research Governance Public Policy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Wadhwani Foundation

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence

Completed the Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence course for degree students.

Google

Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere, Data

Completed the Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere course on Coursera.

Punjab University

Master of Arts, Sociology

2023 - 2025

Grade: 63.9%

Activities and societies: Designed and administered surveys; analyzed urban governance and rural development issues; examined gender and social stratification frameworks.

MA Sociology with a focus on social research methods, urban governance, rural development, and gender studies. Completed coursework and projects in survey design, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and report writing.