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Monishankar Sarkar

2902 3rd Pl, Apt B24, Lubbock,TX

Summary

I am a researcher, educator, and aspiring applied economist with expertise in econometrics, data analysis, sustainability, and development studies. Currently pursuing an MS in Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University, I am passionate about interdisciplinary research, climate adaptation, and evidence-based policy analysis. My academic and professional experiences have strengthened my analytical, communication, leadership, and research skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Texas Tech University

Agri. and Applied Economics-Grad Research Asistant
Lubbock, TX
08.2024 - Current

University of Dhaka

Institute of Disaster Management-Assistant Prof.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2015 - 08.2024

Garduate Reseach Assistant

University of Denver, Sie Center
Denver, Colorado
05.2021 - 11.2022

Jagannath University

Sociology, Assistant Professor
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2011 - 04.2015

Education

Master of Science - Agricultural And Applied Economics

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12-2026

Master of Arts - International Development (Major in Economics)

University of Denver
Denver, CO
03-2023

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04-2008

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Agricultural policies
  • Data visualization
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Research methodologies

Affiliations

  • Research Fellow, REACH -Improving Water Security for the Poor,
    ◾ A DFID funded Oxford University project in Bangladesh. Key roles include: research design and data analysis
  • Associate Researcher and Co-author, The Impacts of Early Flash Floods in Haor, Bangladesh
    ◾ Funded by Oxfam, UK. Key roles included: research design, analyzing data, and report writing.

Accomplishments

  • Founder’s Recognition Scholarship, and Robert O Anderson Endowed Scholarship, JKSIS, University of Denver, USA
  • Research Fellowship under ‘REACH: Improving Water Security for the Poor’ project of the University of Oxford, UK
  • Mansur Ahmed Memorial Gold Medal, KBA College, under Jessore Education Board, Bangladesh
  • Talent Pool Scholarship, Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh | District Scholarship, Satkhira District
  • Nippon Foundation Scholarship (Japan-Bangladesh Scholarship), Nippon Foundation, Bangladesh

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • American Economic Association
  • Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
  • Southern Agricultural Economic Association
  • Western Agricultural Economic Association
  • Asiatic Society Bangladesh

Timeline

Texas Tech University

Agri. and Applied Economics-Grad Research Asistant
08.2024 - Current

Garduate Reseach Assistant

University of Denver, Sie Center
05.2021 - 11.2022

University of Dhaka

Institute of Disaster Management-Assistant Prof.
04.2015 - 08.2024

Jagannath University

Sociology, Assistant Professor
01.2011 - 04.2015

Master of Science - Agricultural And Applied Economics

Texas Tech University

Master of Arts - International Development (Major in Economics)

University of Denver

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of Dhaka
Monishankar Sarkar