About Me
I am a Sociologist and Researcher specializing in Transnational Studies, Social Change and Development, Capacity Building, Global Inequities, and Interdisciplinary Mixed Methods. I am proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including longitudinal and cross-sectional data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling and Multilevel Modeling in R, as well as conducting interviews, managing focus groups, and performing content analysis with NVivo.
I hold a PhD in Sociology with a focus on transnational sociology and social inequalities from the University of Oklahoma, a Master’s Degree in Survey Research from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Community Development emphasizing capacity building and empowerment from Putra University. Additionally, I have an MA in Sociology and a BA in Social Sciences. In my roles as a postdoctoral researcher, assistant professor, and research assistant professor, I contribute to diverse academic fields and lead significant research projects.
Research Specializations:
- Social Change and Development
- Global Inequality and Social Structures
- Comparative Transnational Sociology
- Educational Inequality and Social Capital
- Demography, Migration, and Mobility
- Community Capacity Building and Empowerment
Methodological and Statistical Skills:
- Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
- Multilevel Modeling
- Longitudinal and Time-Series Analysis
- R for Data Analysis and Visualization
- Survey Design and Scaling
- Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo
- Focus Groups and Content Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Mixed-Methods Research
Professional Membership:
- American Sociological Association