Summary About Me

Research Interest

Disabilities and Rehabilitation Medicine, Health Policy, ICF Framework, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis, Big-Data Analysis, Qualitative and Quantitative Studies,

Education

Current

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Public Administration and Innovation for Disability and Social Inclusion in a Joint PhD Programme of University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli and Marche Polytechnic University, UNIVPM (November 2026)

Specialisation: Rehabilitation Medicine
Activities: Attending courses in Luigi Vanvitelli and research activities in UNIVPM
Coordinator: Prof. Francesca Gimigliano, Professor, Luigi Vanvitelli
Advisor: Prof. Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Professor, UNIVPM
Co-Advisor: Prof. Marianna Capecci, Professor, UNIVPM

Previous

Observer (Visiting Research Scholar) at Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Istanbul University (10/2024-03/2025) 06 months
Advisor: Prof. Resa Aydin, Professor, Istanbul University
Co-Advisor: Prof. Nalan Capan, Professor, Istanbul University

MPhil (Master of Philosophy) in Public Policy, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, PIDE (2021)
Advisor: Prof. Nasir Iqbal, Associate Professor, PIDE

BSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Sciences with Honors) in Agriculture (Rural Development), The University of Agriculture Peshawar (2019)

Work Experience

Current

PhD Candidate, Marche Polytechnic University, UNIVPM, Ancona, Italy (November 2023-Present)
Advisor: Prof. Maria Gabriella Ceravolo, Professor, UNIVPM
Co-Advisor: Prof. Marianna Capecci, Professor, UNIVPM

Previous

Research Consultant, Centre for Policy Research, Islamabad, Pakistan (March 2022-December 2023)
Worked independently

Research Assistant, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, Pakistan (Feb 2021-March 2022)
Supervisors in the assignments:
Prof. Nadeem Ul Haque, Vice Chancellor, PIDE,
Prof. Nasir Iqbal, Associate Professor, PIDE
Prof. Zehra Gardezi, Assistant Professor, PIDE

Teaching Assistant, School of Public Policy, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, Pakistan (Sep 2020-Feb 2021)
Supervisor: Prof. Nasir Iqbal, Associate Professor, PIDE
Graduate Course: Public Policy Analysis

Project Coordinator and Teacher, Vision21 Foundation, Peshawar, Pakistan (Nov 2017-Nov 2018)
Worked independently

Research

  • Integrating Evidence: Enhancing Treatment Outcomes in Individuals with Disabilities through Systematic Reviews of Randomized Controlled Trials and Big Data Analysis
  • Exploring the Role of Digital and Assistive Technologies in enhancing social inclusion for children with disabilities: A Systematic Review (in final stages)
  • Brainstorming Projects:
  • Expanding my study on the knowledge and use of ICF to a global survey
  • Expanding and replicating the methodology of my study on Cerabral Palsy lived experince in turkey in Italy.

The Economic Cost of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs): A Market Based Solution (Thesis Defense Date: November 19, 2021). Thesis submitted to School of Social Sciences, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.

Supervisor: Prof. Nasir Iqbal, Associate Professor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
Internal Examiner: Dr. Mahmood Khalid, Senior Research Economist, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
External Examiner: Prof. Waheed Choudary, Associate Professor, Quaid -e- Azam University Islamabad.

1.Poster Presentation in Congress 52° Congresso Nazionale SIMFER “La scienza riabilitativa e l’impegno nel territorio per una nuova etica della riabilitazione”, ha valutato ed ha ACCETTATO from 6-9 October at Padua.
Poster: Knowledge and Use of ICF for Health needs assessment and rehabilitation: The Case of Pakistan

2. Poster Presentation in 2nd Annual General Conference by the School of Economics and Social Sciences on Development: Discourses and Critiques at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan (Mar 2022)
Poster: The Economic Cost of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs): A Market Based Solution

3. Poster Presentation in 35th Annual General Meeting of the Pakistan Society for Development Economists (PSDE) at Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar, Pakistan (Nov 2021)
Poster: The Economic Cost of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs): A Market Based Solution

1. Sehat Sahulat Program, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (2022), (unpublished research assistantship final report)

2. The Economic Cost of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs): A Market Based Solution, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (2021), (unpublished MPhil thesis policy outcomes)

3. Out of School Children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (2019), (unpublished course assignment)

1. Contributing Editor in PIDE Guide to Policy and Research (P&R) Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 1, theme Informal Economy of Pakistan. Published by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, (PIDE), Islamabad (2022).

2. Students Dilemma in Private Hostels in Islamabad: A Policy Perspective PIDE Guide to Policy and Research (P&R), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad (2021)

1. State-Owned Enterprises

2. Sehat Sahulat Program

3. Traffic Management and Congestion Mitigation: Introduction of Paid Parking Policy in Islamabad

4. Multiplier effect of USAID Intervention in Small and Medium Enterprise Analysis using Input-Output Model

5. Revitalization of Street Economy in Pakistan: The Case Study of Islamabad

6. Impact of Price Change on behavior of Tobacco Consumption

7.  Speed Literacy Program-SLP

Opinions in Newspapers

Reforming Sehat Sahulat Program: Towards Transparent Cost & Universal Coverage

Railways In Shambles: Here’s How To Fix It

Efficiency Analysis of Pakistan Railways: A Policy Brief

Skills

Technical Proficiencies:

  • Stata: Expertise in data cleaning, tabulation, visualization, and advanced statistical analysis.

  • NVIVO: Advanced skills in qualitative data analysis, including case creation, classification, thematic coding (parent and sub-codes), and data visualization.

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Research & Data Expertise:

  • Strong background in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

  • Skilled in designing survey questionnaires using Kobo Toolbox.

  • Experienced in primary data collection through surveys, interviews, and fieldwork.

Report & Policy Writing:

  • Proven ability to draft policy briefs, analytical reports, and research summaries for diverse audiences.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Pashto and Urdu (Native)

Italian (Learning)

Turkish (Learning)

Lets Meet and Talk

Phone/Whatsapp

+39 344 6659 895

Email

dr.kashifaakash@gmail.com