She has extensive research expertise and is a pioneer as a Social- Psychologist in the domain of cultural change driven by modernization in countries around the world. In this context, her research focuses on the (often unintended) consequences of interventions that introduce modern innovations such as energy, ICTs, microfinance, and novel education initiatives. Her unique expertise in qualitative and quantitative research is exemplified in several multidisciplinary research projects and academic publications. She is frequently invited to collaborate with a number of international development organizations, governmental, and research institutions in the areas of social impact assessments in the field of modernization and education.