About PAC
Researchers
Research Officer
Dr. Shreejata Niyogi holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC). She also holds a Master’s degree from Jadavpur University. Her research interests include gender studies, intersectional identities, feminist criminology, and qualitative research methodologies.
Dr. Shreejata Niyogi holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC). She also holds a Master’s degree from Jadavpur University. Her research interests include gender studies, intersectional identities, feminist criminology, and qualitative research methodologies.
Research Officer
His research interest areas include infrastructure development, human development, livelihoods and skill development.
His research interest areas include infrastructure development, human development, livelihoods and skill development.
Research Associate
Mandavi's research interests include urban governance, municipal finance, public policy, spatial analysis, and institutional strengthening. She is committed to advancing data-driven research and policy initiatives that contribute to more effective, accountable, and sustainable urban local governance
Mandavi's research interests include urban governance, municipal finance, public policy, spatial analysis, and institutional strengthening. She is committed to advancing data-driven research and policy initiatives that contribute to more effective, accountable, and sustainable urban local governance
Research Assistant
Pooja Vijayakumar is a public policy professional with experience in policy research, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and field- based research. She has worked with government agencies, international organizations, and development sector institutions on projects related to urban mobility, women's economic empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), governance, and social development.
Pooja Vijayakumar is a public policy professional with experience in policy research, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and field- based research. She has worked with government agencies, international organizations, and development sector institutions on projects related to urban mobility, women's economic empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), governance, and social development.
Field Reseach Officer
His research interest areas include participatory research and community engagement.
His research interest areas include participatory research and community engagement.
Project Consultant
Ranganatha N. V. is a development professional with over 35 years of experience in disability inclusion, inclusive education, programme management, and capacity building. He has worked extensively with government departments, national and international development organizations, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to strengthen inclusive policies and practices.
Ranganatha N. V. is a development professional with over 35 years of experience in disability inclusion, inclusive education, programme management, and capacity building. He has worked extensively with government departments, national and international development organizations, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to strengthen inclusive policies and practices.
Associate Data Scientist
His areas of interest include computer vision, machine learning with python and R and data analytics in agriculture & health.
His areas of interest include computer vision, machine learning with python and R and data analytics in agriculture & health.