Nachiketh Mamani
Education:
American University, Washington DC
(2016 - 2020)
BA, International Studies (major) with a specific focus on Peace and Conflict Resolution and International development in South Asia
Semester abroad, SOAS University of London, London
(Jan 5 – June 17)
Professional Experience:
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Research Intern, Katmandu Nepal (July1 - July 30 2019)
• Worked directly under Ms. Varuni Muthukumaran, Director of Education Security and Culture division SAARC.
• Produced a research paper concerning the current state of the cyber security infrastructure on SAARC member states. My research also entailed a risk/vulnerability analysis of the advent of 5G technology from a security stand point within the context of South Asian polity.
Mr Serge Stroobants, Intern, Institute for Economics and Peace, Brussels
(May – Jul 2018)
• Researched under the Director of Operations for Europe and the MENA region.
• Analyzed the European response to the refugee crisis and the ramifications of mass scale migration on Belgian politics.
• Studied the methodology and metrics the IEP uses to formulate the global peace index.
Mr Serge Stroobants, Intern, Royal Military Academy, Brussels
(May – Jul 2018)
• Assisted Mr. Stroobants in his research on the increasing risk of home grown terrorism in the EU.
• Researched the threat posed by returning fighters from the Islamic State
• Attended conferences, talks and workshops on his behalf.
Minstry Of External Affairs, Government Of India, New Delhi
(Jun - Jul 2017)
• Researched mutation of Islamic State from inception to its eventual collapse.
• Wrote a research paper titled “Deconstructing the Islamic State:Formation, Ideology and Factions” for the Ministry Of
External Affairs. It is a case Study on Islamic State in Khorasan region and implications it may have on Indian national
security with Policy recommendations to deal with.
Other experience:
( 2016 - present)
• Presented my small N Neo positivist research on tribal insurgency groups in south Asia at the School of International service research symposium.
• Vice President of Advocacy, American University Students Against Human Trafficking Community Service:
• Volunteered at Belgaum Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) teaching English, Hygiene & Life Skills to Rural children, India
• Volunteered at Vimochana Sangh improving & rehabilitating the lives of Devadasis(Servants of God) & their children in rural Belgaum, India
• Volunteered at Vincent Ferrer Foundation & taught English,Sanitation and Hygiene to underprivileged children at an orphanage in rural India
• Took part in a Research trip on Carbon footprint and Climate change in the forests of Sri Lanka sponsored by the Gov- ernment Of India
Skills:
• Multimedia: experienced in digital and film photography, editing and social media management.
• Softwares and platforms: skilled in Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premier, Facebook Business
Manager, Twitter Ads Manger, Google AdWords and WordPress. • Languages: Hindi, Kannada, English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Education:
American University, Washington DC
(2016 - 2020)
BA, International Studies (major) with a specific focus on Peace and Conflict Resolution and International development in South Asia
Semester abroad, SOAS University of London, London
(Jan 5 – June 17)
Professional Experience:
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Research Intern, Katmandu Nepal (July1 - July 30 2019)
• Worked directly under Ms. Varuni Muthukumaran, Director of Education Security and Culture division SAARC.
• Produced a research paper concerning the current state of the cyber security infrastructure on SAARC member states. My research also entailed a risk/vulnerability analysis of the advent of 5G technology from a security stand point within the context of South Asian polity.
Mr Serge Stroobants, Intern, Institute for Economics and Peace, Brussels
(May – Jul 2018)
• Researched under the Director of Operations for Europe and the MENA region.
• Analyzed the European response to the refugee crisis and the ramifications of mass scale migration on Belgian politics.
• Studied the methodology and metrics the IEP uses to formulate the global peace index.
Mr Serge Stroobants, Intern, Royal Military Academy, Brussels
(May – Jul 2018)
• Assisted Mr. Stroobants in his research on the increasing risk of home grown terrorism in the EU.
• Researched the threat posed by returning fighters from the Islamic State
• Attended conferences, talks and workshops on his behalf.
Minstry Of External Affairs, Government Of India, New Delhi
(Jun - Jul 2017)
• Researched mutation of Islamic State from inception to its eventual collapse.
• Wrote a research paper titled “Deconstructing the Islamic State:Formation, Ideology and Factions” for the Ministry Of
External Affairs. It is a case Study on Islamic State in Khorasan region and implications it may have on Indian national
security with Policy recommendations to deal with.
Other experience:
( 2016 - present)
• Presented my small N Neo positivist research on tribal insurgency groups in south Asia at the School of International service research symposium.
• Vice President of Advocacy, American University Students Against Human Trafficking Community Service:
• Volunteered at Belgaum Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) teaching English, Hygiene & Life Skills to Rural children, India
• Volunteered at Vimochana Sangh improving & rehabilitating the lives of Devadasis(Servants of God) & their children in rural Belgaum, India
• Volunteered at Vincent Ferrer Foundation & taught English,Sanitation and Hygiene to underprivileged children at an orphanage in rural India
• Took part in a Research trip on Carbon footprint and Climate change in the forests of Sri Lanka sponsored by the Gov- ernment Of India
Skills:
• Multimedia: experienced in digital and film photography, editing and social media management.
• Softwares and platforms: skilled in Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premier, Facebook Business
Manager, Twitter Ads Manger, Google AdWords and WordPress. • Languages: Hindi, Kannada, English, Spanish and Mandarin.