Affiliated Students

Terry Chen

Terry is an MSc Economics student at NYAD who also graduated from NYUAD with a BA in Economics. He has been a Research Assistant at the Transition Investment Lab since March 2022. He developed experience in, and passion for, impact investing, sustainable finance, and financial inclusion through projects related to microfinance, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable […]

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Cham Don Baddewithana

Cham is a senior majoring in Economics with a minor in Social Research and Public Policy. Prior to joining TIL, he gained experience in consulting with Chesamel Group in London, PwC in Colombo, and DREAM in Lima. His interests lie in climate strategy, sustainability, and carbon accounting. Currently, Cham works as a research assistant at

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Shayma Alshehhi

I am a senior undergraduate student at New York University Abu Dhabi, majoring in Economics and minoring in Engineering. Before joining the Transition Investment Lab, I most recently worked as a Trading Intern at Brevan Howard and Credit Investments and Special Opportunities Intern at Mubadala Investment Company. During my internship experiences, I cultivated a passion

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Armaan Niyas

Armaan Niyas is a freshman majoring in Computer Engineering with a Minor in Economics at New York University Abu Dhabi. With a deep commitment to strategic development, Armaan aims to lead progress that not only meets today’s challenges but shapes a world where technology empowers people and serves humanity. Armaan has been recognized with the

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Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui

Shanzae Ashar Siddiqui is a senior at NYU Abu Dhabi, majoring in Economics. Her academic focus is on sustainable finance and international development, with experience in financial research, investment analysis, and economic policy. Shanzae has worked on projects involving sustainable finance in private equity and public policy, exploring how investment strategies can drive social impact.

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Matias Rodriguez

Matias Rodriguez is a junior student at NYU Abu Dhabi majoring in Economics and minoring in Mathematics. Currently, he is a Health & Aging Investment Analyst at the NYU Impact Investment Fund. Matias’ has prior internship experience in social-impact consulting with PwC, and in business development at different startups. Additionally, he has been an active

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Shaunak Khare

Shaunak is a third-year undergraduate student at NYU Abu Dhabi, majoring in Economics. Having grown up in Dubai, he is interested in seeing how the growing facets of business and venture capital can positively impact the development of the region. He has worked as a Summer Analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in Dubai, and

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Sarra Ghodbane

Sarra is a senior at NYUAD, majoring in Economics and Finance. She is currently the Project Manager of the Transition Investment Lab Ma’an Impact Assessment Project, and has previously worked for more than a year as a Research Assistant with TIL. Sarra accrues diverse professional experiences in Finance including Investment Banking, Accounting, and Investor Relations;

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Sanzad Hossain

This is Sanzad, a Junior majoring in Economics and a minor in Applied Math. I am originally from Bangladesh and I enjoy traveling and connecting with new people. I am mostly interested in finance, data analytics, and green investment. With my past experiences and current knowledge in the field, I am very glad to be

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Angie Jafari

Angie is a fourth-year undergraduate student at New York University Abu Dhabi, studying Business and Economics. She is passionate in the field of impact investing, with experience working with several Climate-tech venture capital firms and accelerators in the emerging markets of the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Before joining the Transition Investment Lab, she most

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