Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Conference proceedings and presentation
Professional Training
Affiliations
Research work in progress
Timeline
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Rashid Parvez Khan

Dürnauer Weg 54, Stuttgart

Summary

Experienced research professional skilled in managing and conducting comprehensive studies across diverse domains. Recognized for emphasizing team collaboration and delivering impactful results aligned with organizational objectives. Proficient in data analysis and research methodology, adaptable to evolving needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Instructor

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, India
11.2021 - Current
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies such as conducting literature review methodologies to a class of 15 doctoral students
  • Assisted in delivery of skill training under supervision of lead instructor.

Research Manager, Centre for Development Policy and Management

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Directed 11 socio-economic and environmental projects, focusing on sustainable resource management and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Led eco-restoration efforts in catchment areas, integrating community-driven solutions.
  • Conducted baseline studies for 18,500 households of marginalized communities.
  • Managed MANTHAN consortium, providing strategic advisory for state livelihood missions.
  • Evaluated participatory development programs funded by global research organizations.

Associate Consultant

Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd, India
07.2012 - 01.2014
  • Consulted on 7 development projects for JICA, World Bank, and UNILEVER, with a focus on sustainable development and climate change adaptation.
  • Created CSR policies and monitoring frameworks for 3 key projects for Balmer & Lawrie, Charities Aid Foundation, and Coca-Cola.

Project Consultant

Indian Institute of Forest Management
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Evaluated JICA-funded Integrated Natural Resource Management projects across 17 districts in Haryana state, India
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess project outcomes and authored key reports.

Project Officer

Foundation for Ecological Security
06.2006 - 08.2009
  • Implemented ITC's “Sunehra Kal Project,” achieving over 95% success for 3 years.
  • Established watershed committees to promote sustainable resource governance.
  • Managed administrative and operational functions for projects across multiple states.

Education

Doctoral Candidate - Department of Social And Institutional Change in Agricultural Development

University of Hohenheim
Stuttgart
03.2025

M.S. - Environment Science and Policy

Clark University
Massachusetts US
10.2012

Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Development

Xavier Institute of Social Service
Ranchi, India
05.2006

Skills

Digital Skills

  • MS Office 365 (Advanced)
  • R and Python Programming
  • Stata, ArcGIS, Remote Sensing

Soft Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Analytical and Problem-solving abilities

Expertise

  • Research design
  • Qualitative and quantitative research
  • Grant proposal writing

Languages

English - Proficient
Hindi -Native
Bengali – Native
German -Intermediate (B1 certification)

Conference proceedings and presentation

  • The Changing Nature of ICTs for Agricultural Extension in Developing Countries - A Review. Paper accepted for poster presentation in Tropentag 2021. https://www.tropentag.de/2021/abstracts/posters/305.pdf
  • Gender differences in access to information and adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in Uganda: The role of women's empowerment. Paper accepted for oral presentation in Tropentag 2021, Stuttgart. https://www.tropentag.de/2021/abstracts/links/Khan_EXbQmGDK.php
  • How Do Agri-Entrepreneurs Make Use of Digital Technologies? Case-Studies from India. ISA World Congress of Sociology to be held on May 25th, 2023, in Australia. Paper accepted for oral presentation. https://isaconf.confex.com/isaconf/wc2023/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/146806


Professional Training

  • AIDAHO certification (6 Credits) : Practical Introduction to programming in Python, University of Hohenheim, from16/10/2023 to 31/03/2024
  • ELLS Training Course “Navigating Brussels” & Travel Grant for Proposal Writing , funded by University of Hohenheim, from 23- 25/05/2023

Affiliations

  • European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) Bonn, Germany – Membership number -1385
  • International Sociological Association (ISA) dedicated to the sociology of agriculture and food RC40, Madrid, Spain

Research work in progress


  • Gender differences in access to information and adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in Uganda: The role of women's empowerment
  • How Do Agri-Entrepreneurs Make Use of Digital Technologies? Case-Studies from India

Timeline

Co-Instructor

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, India
11.2021 - Current

Research Manager, Centre for Development Policy and Management

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur
01.2014 - 05.2019

Associate Consultant

Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd, India
07.2012 - 01.2014

Project Consultant

Indian Institute of Forest Management
08.2009 - 09.2010

Project Officer

Foundation for Ecological Security
06.2006 - 08.2009

Doctoral Candidate - Department of Social And Institutional Change in Agricultural Development

University of Hohenheim

M.S. - Environment Science and Policy

Clark University

Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Development

Xavier Institute of Social Service
Rashid Parvez Khan