I have 15 years of experience, and specialize in the field of religion and politics in Bangladesh and the greater South Asia region with specific knowledge in the areas of religious conflict, ethnic conflict and extremism. I have published on such topics as politics in Bangladesh, religious and ethnic nationalism and shared veneration practices among Hindus and Muslims. I have testified 12 times on topics such as religious minorities, ethnic minorities and women. I was a senior Fulbright research scholar in India and Bangladesh from 2005-2006.