Dr. Pournamy is an Assistant Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus. She has professional experience with the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, and UN Women South Asia office. She holds a PhD and M.Phil from the Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her academic expertise lies in Political Science and Public Policy, with a strong focus on gender and education policies. Dr. Pournamys contributions reflect her dedication to impactful research and policy analysis.