About
PhD Topic: Social Mobility
PhD Supervisors: Dr Thomas Curran and Dr Dario Krpan
In her research, Nikita is examining the experiences of social mobility, class differences, and barriers in organisations. Her work explores how workplace cultures and individual experiences intersect to shape wellbeing and inclusion for professionals navigating class mobility.
She serves as the Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) for PB339: Critical Perspectives on Leadership course. Her research and commentary on workplace equity, social class, and organisational inclusion have been published in Harvard Business Review, LSE Business Review, and South Asia @LSE.
Prior to LSE, Nikita led Human Resources strategy in a multinational corporation, where she designed and implemented award-winning employee initiatives for Talent Management, EDI, and Culture Change. Having led global teams in her corporate role, Nikita has first-hand experience in driving employee behavioural change to foster more equitable and inclusive work environments worldwide.
She holds an MSc in Behavioural Science from the LSE, where her research delved into caste and gender discrimination in the Indian labour market. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Liberal Studies (Young India Fellowship) from Ashoka University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honours) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women.