Nafeel holds a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science from Ramjas College, University of Delhi. His professional experience spans political consulting, constituency-level research, campaign strategy, and stakeholder engagement. He has worked with organizations such as Inclusive Minds, Oathman Political Consultancy, and The Poll Minds, contributing to electoral strategy development, voter behavior analysis, grassroots political research, and data-driven campaign planning across multiple states in India. With experience in market research and survey design, Nafeel is passionate about using research to understand complex challenges. His research interests include urban governance, transportation and mobility, political behavior, public policy, and community development. He is particularly interested in understanding how evidence-based policy interventions can improve governance outcomes and enhance citizen engagement.