MAHATHI GANDI
Seoul
Summary
Doctoral student and mixed-method public policy researcher with 3+ years of experience in examining governance, regulatory systems, digital policy, and socio-economic inequality. Expertise in data-driven policy analysis and comparative policy research, with a focus on democratic resilience and inclusive institutional reforms. Committed to advancing equitable governance and evidence-based policymaking in global and regional contexts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Seoul National University
03.2025 - Current
- Directed evaluation of industrial policies via e-mobility across various Indian states in partnership with PPRC, SNU, and Hyundai Motor Group.
- Conducted comparative analysis of urban mobility sectors and labour markets across Indian cities using statistical tools, R, and QGIS.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of regulatory frameworks within public administration and labour sectors, aligning policy initiatives with legal standards, and governance principles.
- Executed advanced statistical and econometric analyses to identify economic patterns, informing data-driven policy development.
- Provided sociological and strategic input for the unemployment and migration policy development division in developing economies.
- Collated and analyzed critical economic indicators from global financial institutions to guide inclusive, sustainable policy frameworks.
- Assessed fiscal efficiency, aligning budgetary practices with strategic policy objectives to ensure optimal resource utilization and goal achievement.
Research Manager
Coal India Limited
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Identify, design, and supervise research projects related to coal mining, beneficiation, utilization, and environmental sustainability.
- Ensured compliance of Coal India's labor practices with national labor laws, ESG norms, and international labor standards.
- Conducted research for government committees on mining labor laws, occupational safety, and social security.
- Investigated impact of India's transition from coal to renewable on coal workforce.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Policy
Seoul National University
Seoul08-2027
Master of Science - Public Policy
Seoul National University
Seoul08-2023
Master of Arts - Rural Development And Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Hyderabad05-2017
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
Tirupati06-2014
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Qualitative & quantitative research
- Randomized control Trails
- GIS, SPSS, STATA, R
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Korean
Beginner (A1)
Accomplishments
- Obtained Global Women Leaders Fellowship award 2025 from SNU women faculty council for excellent academic performance and outstanding potential as a global female leader.
- Master of Public Policy dissertation recognized by Policy Regulation Committee, under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, India for drafting Social Security reform model for platform workers.
- Granted the Global Excellence Scholarship for master's studies in public policy, recognizing academic excellence and potential for significant contributions to the field
Certification
- Global Energy and Climate Policy by University of London
- Risk Management in Development projects by Inter-American Development Bank
- Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning by Johns Hopkins University
Timeline
Research Assistant
Seoul National University
03.2025 - Current
Research Manager
Coal India Limited
09.2023 - 02.2025
Ph.D. - Public Policy
Seoul National University
Master of Science - Public Policy
Seoul National University
Master of Arts - Rural Development And Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam