Award and Honors
1
May 2025
Summer Dissertation Completion Grant
Awarded by Kennesaw State University Graduate College
Received support to advance and complete dissertation research during the summer term.
2
March 2025
ISA2025 Chicago Annual Convention Travel Grant Award
Awarded by the International Studies Association
Received travel funding to participate in the ISA 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago.
3
August 2025
Layla Al-Khatib Memorial Recognition for Peacebuilding Scholarship
Awarded in recognition of peacebuilding research
Honored for research on conflict and reconciliation in the Middle East, including invited contribution to a closed-door policy-oriented peacebuilding initiative.
4
February 2023
Darashana Grant for Early Cross-Border Conflict Research Support
Awarded by the Institute for Strategic International Studies
Received research support for early-stage work on cross-border conflict and international security issues.
5
January 2023 and January 2025
Prestage Cook Travel Grant
Awarded by the Southern Political Science Association Conference
Received travel grant support to attend and participate in SPSA conference activities.
6
June 2023 to August 2023
Fully Funded Scholarship Award and Travel Grant
Awarded by the University of Oslo International Summer School
Selected for a fully funded academic scholarship and travel grant to attend the University of Oslo International Summer School.
7
June 2022 to July 2023
International Doctoral Degree Fellowship Award
Awarded by the American Association of University Women
Received doctoral fellowship support from AAUW to advance international graduate research and academic work.
8
August 2023
Ph.D. Performance-Based Continuous Coursework Funding Award
Awarded by Kennesaw State University
Received performance-based funding in recognition of continued academic progress and coursework achievement during the Ph.D. program.
9
March 2023
Lodging Subsidy Award
Awarded by Amnesty International USA
Received lodging support to participate in Amnesty International USA-related programming or events.
10
July 2020
Pro Bono Honors
Awarded by Washburn University School of Law
Recognized for commitment to public service and pro bono legal work during law school.
11
December 2019 to July 2020
International Law Students Scholarship
Awarded by Washburn University School of Law
Received scholarship support as an international law student pursuing legal education at Washburn University.
12
August 2017 to May 2019
Fully Funded Academic Scholarship Award
Awarded by Southeast Missouri State University
Received a fully funded academic scholarship in support of graduate study and academic achievement.
13
September 2018
International Student Women of the Year Award
Awarded by Southeast Missouri State University
Recognized for outstanding achievement, leadership, and contribution as an international woman student.
14
November 2018
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Awarded by Counseling and Disability Services, Southeast Missouri State University
Honored for exceptional service and performance as a graduate assistant.
15
January 2018
Dr. Y. M. Davis Memorial Recognition for Early Career Researcher
Awarded by the Centre for Advanced Diplomatic Studies and Negotiation
Recognized as an early career researcher for contributions to diplomatic studies, negotiation, and international affairs.
Education
1
August 2021 - May 2026
Doctor of Philosophy
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Dissertation: Containment Or Alignment In Foreign Policy? Analyzing U.S.-Iran Convergence Of Interest In Counterterrorism Diplomacy For Broader Middle Eastern Stability. Recipient of Summer Dissertation Completion Grant (May 2025), ISA2025 Chicago Annual Convention Travel Grant Award (March 2025), Layla Al-Khatib Memorial Recognition for Peacebuilding Scholarship (August 2025), Prestage Cook Travel Grant (2023 & 2025), Ph.D. Performance Based Continuous Coursework Funding Award (August 2023), Darashana Grant for Early Cross-Border Conflict Research Support (February 2023), and Lodging Subsidy Award from Amnesty International USA (March 2023).
2
August 2019 - July 2020
Master of Laws
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas, USA
Specialized in international law, human rights law, and comparative legal systems. Received International Law Students Scholarship (December 2019 - July 2020) and Pro Bono Honors (July 2020) for exceptional commitment to legal service and access to justice.
3
January 2017 - May 2019
Master of Science
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Focused on international relations, political science, public policy, and research methodology. Awarded Fully Funded Academic Scholarship Award (August 2017 - May 2019) and International Student Women of the Year Award (September 2018).
4
July 2010 - December 2015
Bachelor of Laws
Purvanchal University, Biratnagar, Nepal
Foundation in legal theory, constitutional law, international law, criminal law, and jurisprudence. First step in a three-decade journey of learning and scholarship dedicated to peace, justice, and global understanding.
5
June 2023 to August 2023
International Development Studies
University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Completed intensive summer program through the International Summer School. Received Fully Funded Scholarship Award and Travel Grant. Focused on global development policy, conflict resolution, international cooperation, and sustainable development.
6
January 2019
American Foreign Policy
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Completed certificate course examining U.S. diplomatic history, strategic decision-making, foreign policy analysis, and international relations theory.
7
Certificate Course
Politics: An Introduction
University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Completed certificate course covering political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and global governance structures.
8
Certificate Course
The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
Completed certificate course examining nuclear security, non-proliferation policy, weapons of mass destruction, and counterterrorism strategies in the context of global security threats.
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