I have completed my Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce interested in the areas of financial inclusion, socio-economic development of people belonging to various classes, Research on Policy oriented issues and contribution to up-liftment of Financial Development ... Education : M.Com., M.Phil, Ph.D., Post Doc Experience : 3 Years in Teaching & 7 Years in Research Awards and Recognition : a. Copyrights was awarded by the Government of India, New Delhi for the Research Work tiled EIBIFEF- Trade Performance Index for Special Economic Zones (SEZs). b. University Grants Commission has awarded Post Doctoral Fellowship under the Scheme of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences.

My research deals with the production and use of science for policy focusing on the evaluation of the potential harm posed by endocrine-disrupting substances and sustainable sewage management in growing urban areas. The questions that drive my research are: What kind of knowledge is needed, used and trusted? How does the knowledge used impact perceived solutions? How might we facilitate for decision-makers and the public to ‘unpack’ assumptions, values and preferences that are embedded in such knowledge? I also conduct research in higher education, with the questions above in the center but then asking how to teach about science for policy (knowledge about knowledge).

Senior Research Fellow in the Equity and Social Policy Programme at Overseas Development Institute (ODI), London. My expertise is in quantitative approaches to identifying groups that remain persistently marginalised from development processes. Areas of current research include assessing policies, programs and their impact on such groups through SDGs and other development initiatives. Previously at Brookings Institution (Global Economy and Development Program), the World Bank (Poverty and Equity Global Practice), and University of Maryland (School of Public Policy).

Dr. Carole Durussel works at the OSPAR Commission as Deputy Secretary responsible for cross-cutting issues (including climate change, ocean acidification and international cooperation). Dr. Durussel has several years of experience working on issues related to ocean governance, the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in ABNJ, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals. Prior to joining OSPAR, she was co-leading the STRONG High Seas project (Strengthening Regional Ocean Governance for the High Seas).