Amna Chaudhry

As a Postdoctoral Researcher at Copenhagen Business School, I study how large-scale funding shapes the priorities, collaborations, and goals of organizations. Funded by the Carlsberg Foundation, my work examines how shifts in funding influence what knowledge is produced and how it addresses societal challenges. Alongside this, I draw on my doctoral research on the lived experiences of irregular migrants in Europe, conducted through trauma-informed fieldwork across Europe and South Asia. Both strands of my research share a common aim: to understand how systems, resources, and human experience intersect — and to translate these insights into inclusive, evidence-based policy. With a background as a civil servant in Pakistan and publications in leading journals, I bridge academic rigor with practical policy engagement to contribute to more equitable and impactful governance