A medical doctor and public health specialist with over 15 years of experience in maternal, child, and neonatal health research. Holds an MPH from the University of Melbourne and a PhD from the University of Sydney. Currently serves as Director and Assistant Professor (Research) at Aga Khan University. Led multi-million dollar projects funded by WHO, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Published extensively in leading journals and received multiple international awards, including the BMJ Research Paper of the Year Award 2017.