Thesis Supervision

PhD Supervision:

Ms. Aayushi Malhotra (UGC-JRF FELLOW),PhD Scholar in Anthropological Development Studies and Research Associate in ICSSR Major Research Project (2017-22).

Mr. Mayuresh Vijay Bhise, PhD Scholar in Development Studies and Research Associate in ICSSR Major Research Project (2018-22).

Ms. Ruchika Sharma, PhD Scholar in Development Studies (2019-24)
Ms. Anjali Punia (UGC- JRF), PhD Scholar in Development Communication (2020-24)
Ms. Neetika Mahajan (Part-time), PhD Scholar in Urban Planning & Development (2020-24)
Ms. Shruti Majumdar (UGC-JRF), PhD scholar in Political Science & Development Studies (2020-24)
Ms. Tulika Bourai (Self Sponsored), PhD Scholar in Development Studies (2022-2026)

Doctoral Advisory Committee member:

Mr. Karan Sharma (PhD Candidate, Dept. of HSS, BITS Pilani, KK Birla Campus, Goa).
Mr. Vinay Sankar. P (PhD Candidate, Dept. of HSS, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus).
Ms. Taru Saigal (PhD candidate, Dept. of Economics and Finance)
Ms. Vidhi Agarwal (PhD submitted, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences)
Ms. Seema Sinha (PhD submitted, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences)

First Degree and Masters Thesis Supervision (In India and the Netherlands):

First Degree Theses Supervision:

Ms. Rashi Yadav (FDTS): Role of Sustainable Development Indicators in Envisioning Smart Cities. (Semester 1: 2020-21).
Mr. Shivam Yadav (FDTS): Sustainable Urban Planning in India. (Semester 1: 2020-21).

Supervisor for Ms. Yashodhara (ID: 2013D2TS988P)M.sc. (Tech) General Studies(Development Studies) MSc Thesis titled, " Predicting energy efficient behaviour based on people’s value systems, beliefs and attitudes: A comparative case study of India and Germany". (Semester 2:2016-17.
Supervisor for Ms. K.S. Keerthi Reddy, (ID: 2012A3TS162P, MSc student, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan) MSc Thesis titled, "Value chain of indigenous handicrafts in Jaipur". (Semester 1:2014-15).
Supervisor for Ms. Mehak Mittal, (ID: 2010B1A8827P, MSc student, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan) MSc Thesis titled, "Unearthing the Horizon of Pre-Primary Education: Understanding the importance and loopholes in pre primary education". (Semester 2:2014-15).
Supervisor for Ms. Paola Chavez, (Msc Student, Wageningen University, the Netherlands) MSc thesis titled, “Self-organization and Agency for Sustainable Forest Management in Nepal” Student graduated (Grade: 8/10) on 31st August 2012.
Supervisor for Ms. Martha Venegas Cubillos, (MSc Student, Wageningen University, the Netherlands) MSc thesis titled, “Productive Organizations and Development: Jatrophacurcas production in Chiapas, southern Mexico” Student graduated (Grade: 7/10) on 28th August 2012.
Supervisor for Ms. Pabitra Jha (MSc student, Wageningen University, the Netherlands) MSc thesis titled, “Synergies between REDD+ and biodiversity conservation policy in Nepal” Student graduated (Grade: 6/10) on 29th August 2011.

Thesis Examiner:

Thesis Examiner for Ms. Mariola Acosta Frances (MSc student from the chair group of Strategic Communication, Wageningen University, The Netherlands) International PhD project titled “Unraveling the gendered effects of climate change related policies in climate smart agriculture in Uganda and Tanzania” in September 2015.
Thesis Examiner for Ms. Nathalie Vandenabeele (MSc student from University of Gent, Belgium) MSc thesis titled, “A case study of local practices of Participatory Forest Management in Kaffa, Ethiopia” in August 2012.

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