Mahreen's research examines labor markets, firms, and entrepreneurship in emerging economies, with a particular focus on human capital and the future of work, global supply chains and labor governance, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. She uses experimental, quantitative, and qualitative methods and works closely with governments, firms, and development organizations. Prior to joining Oxford, Mahreen completed her PhD in Management at MIT and worked as a Research Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action in Bangladesh and Uganda, where she led large-scale field experiments and research programs. She has also worked as a Senior Economic Adviser at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and as an analyst at Credit Suisse in New York and London.