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I am Muhammad Dawood Khan, a political science researcher and educator with a passion for turning complex policy ideas into clear insights. My work spans voter data analysis, discourse analysis, and program evaluation, with experience in both Pakistan and the United Kingdom, translating research into policy-relevant briefs and teaching materials.
I enjoy collaborating with teams across government, academia, and civil society, designing curricula and mentoring students, and sharing accessible analyses through briefs, articles, and teaching. I thrive on turning rigorous research into practical policy guidance and engaging diverse audiences with clear, evidence-based narratives.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Work Experience
Research Assistant at National Database and Registration Authority, Government of Pakistan
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Conducted comprehensive analysis of voter registration datasets using Excel and SPSS to identify regional anomalies, duplication patterns, and registration gaps, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Visualized trends in voter behaviour and electoral participation using Power BI to support internal briefings and cross-agency coordination.
Research Analyst at London Politica
October 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023Applied qualitative research methodologies — including discourse analysis, process tracing, and content analysis — to examine China’s foreign policy rhetoric, elite political behaviour, and strategic narratives across official documents, speeches, and state media. Utilized NVivo for thematic coding, Excel for data management, and Tableau to visualize geopolitical trends — translating complex qualitative data into accessible insights for policy briefings and strategic decision-makers.
Graduate Student Research Assistant at University of Warwick
November 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021Conducted qualitative content and discourse analysis of official policy documents, media narratives, and parliamentary debates across case studies involving counterterrorism and migration. Employed survey design, statistical analysis, and qualitative content analysis to examine cross-national public attitudes and governance responses.
Research Assistant at University of Sheffield and Forman Christian College
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021Conducted oral history research using life-story interviews, transcription, narrative structuring and thematic analysis to document women’s lived experiences across rural Pakistan. Utilized MAXQDA for thematic coding, external transcription tools for processing oral history interviews, and Excel for data organization — ensuring methodological rigor and analytical clarity suitable for academic publication.
Research Intern, Political Communication at The National Assembly of Pakistan
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Utilized effective search techniques to identify and retrieve relevant information from a variety of sources. Analysed materials provided by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance to prepare questionnaires for the Deputy Speaker during the Assembly's inspection of government offices.
Research Assistant at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Government of Pakistan
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Conducted comprehensive analysis of voter registration datasets using Excel and SPSS to identify regional anomalies, duplication patterns, and registration gaps, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Visualized trends in voter behaviour and electoral participation using Power BI to support internal briefings and cross-agency coordination.
Research Analyst, China Watch Briefings at London Politica
October 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023Applied qualitative research methodologies — including discourse analysis, process tracing, and content analysis — to examine China’s foreign policy rhetoric, elite political behaviour, and strategic narratives across official documents, speeches, and state media. Utilized NVivo for thematic coding, Excel for data management, and Tableau to visualize geopolitical trends — translating complex qualitative data into accessible insights for policy briefings and strategic decision-makers.
Research Assistant at Project titled 'Advancing Female Literacy and Empowerment in Pakistan and India through Life Writing' (2019-21) funded by Global Challenges Research Fund
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021Assisted in oral history research using life-story interviews, transcription, narrative structuring and thematic analysis to document women’s lived experiences across rural Pakistan. Utilized MAXQDA for thematic coding, external transcription tools for processing oral history interviews, and Excel for data organization, ensuring methodological rigor and analytical clarity suitable for academic publication.
Education
MA at University of Warwick
October 1, 2022 - March 25, 2026BS at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021Master of Arts in International Relations at University of Warwick
October 1, 2022 - March 25, 2026Bachelor of Science in Political Science at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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