Jakhongir is a student in the Master in Public Administration in International Development program at Harvard Kennedy School. He has professional experience in international development, having worked at the United Nations and the World Bank. As a Fulbright scholar from Uzbekistan, Jakhongir graduated from Auburn University with a Master of Public Administration degree in May 2024. He has also obtained graduate certificates in global public service and nonprofit organizations. His research interests include food security and safety, governance, and environmental sustainability.