Omkar Joshi

Omkar Joshi is a Sociologist with a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Maryland, College Park. He currently serves as a Senior UX Researcher at Amazon Web Services and holds an External Faculty Affiliate position with the Maryland Population Research Center. His research focuses on social stratification, family demography, and the sociology of development, with a particular emphasis on income inequality, caste dynamics, and labor markets in Asian contexts.

Dr. Joshi holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Mumbai, a master’s in Economics from the same institution, and a master’s in Sociology from the University of Maryland. His interdisciplinary approach combines econometric methods with sociological theory to address issues relevant to both economists and sociologists.

His research interests span gender ideologies, marriage dynamics, and the intersection of caste and economic inequality. He has published extensively on topics such as migratory bird conservation, mental health disparities, and the impact of public works programs like India’s Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

While no academic awards are explicitly mentioned, his work bridges corporate, government, and developmental sectors, reflecting his diverse professional experience in research, data analysis, and project management.

As an External Faculty Affiliate, Joshi contributes to academic discourse through affiliations with the Maryland Population Research Center, though no specific lab or team collaborations are detailed in the provided texts.