M. Danish Shakeel

Prof. M. Danish Shakeel is a Professor and Director of the E. G. West Centre for Education Policy at The University of Buckingham, UK. He is also a Research Fellow at Harvard University's Program on Education Policy and Governance. His research focuses on K-12 education policy, particularly in the U.S., with expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and the political economy of education. Key areas include civic outcomes of private schooling, social capital, charter schools, and non-cognitive traits.

His work has been featured in prestigious journals like Journal of School Choice and Education Next, and widely cited in media outlets such as Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. He collaborates globally, presenting at conferences like the American Political Science Association and Association for Education Finance and Policy.

Prof. Shakeel advises prospective doctoral students on rigorous quantitative methods and policy-oriented research. His guidance includes structured abstracts, empirical methodology focus, and policy implications. Students pursuing a PhD must demonstrate advanced econometric skills and secure their own funding.

His research has influenced philanthropic investments and policy discourse, highlighting gains in U.S. student achievement and the role of charter schools in improving outcomes for marginalized groups.