Arsh Ajmera is a Digital Communications Officer at the United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Until June 2026, he also served as a Junior Researcher (Consultant) with ICMPD in Brussels, contributing to India–EU Cooperation and Dialogue on Migration and Mobility, Phase II. Previously, he was a research intern on the MIrreM project, contributing to its work package on irregular migration flows through data collection and analysis, under the supervision of Lalaine Siruno.
Holding a dual MSc. in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University/UNU-MERIT, Arsh specialised in Migration Studies. His master's thesis examined the effects of a UNHCR livelihood program in Bangladesh for Rohingya refugees.
Arsh earned his BA from Ashoka University in India, majoring in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. After completing his undergraduate degree, he worked as a researcher for a consumer insights firm, Third Eye Integrated Services where he conducted qualitative studies for clients such as Google.
