Jalal Alamgir
About Jalal Alamgir
Jalal Alamgir is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Umass Boston, specializing in globalization and policy risk analysis. He combines his academic expertise with extensive experience in strategy consulting, having worked with organizations such as the United Nations Population Fund and Braun Consulting.
Work at UMass Boston
Jalal Alamgir has served as an Associate Professor of International Relations at UMass Boston since 2010. In this role, he provides education on globalization and international relations at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His academic focus includes conducting research on globalization and strategy, contributing to the understanding of these critical areas in the field of international relations.
Education and Expertise
Jalal Alamgir earned his Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations from Brown University, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. His academic background supports his specialization in forecasting and policy risk analysis, which he applies in both his teaching and research. His expertise in these areas enhances the educational experience for his students at UMass Boston.
Background
Prior to his academic career, Jalal Alamgir gained extensive experience in strategy consulting. He worked at Braun Consulting as a Senior Consultant in the Strategy Group from 2000 to 2004. He then transitioned to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a Consultant in Strategic Planning from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he held the position of Manager of Business Strategy at Adeptra for one year in 2005-2006.
Current Role at Red Bridge Strategy, Inc.
Since 2008, Jalal Alamgir has been the Principal at Red Bridge Strategy, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this capacity, he combines his strategy consulting experience with applied academic research, allowing him to contribute effectively to both the consulting firm and his academic endeavors.