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Description: This national-level research project, generously funded by the Gates Foundation and led by the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai under the direction of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, investigated the severe, multifaceted impact of heat stress on women's health across seven states in India using a mixed-methods approach.
My core contribution focused on data analysis based on secondary data. I developed and pioneered a novel district-level Heat Vulnerability Index to map risk areas using nationally representative survey data and meteorological data.
The resulting consolidated report provides critical insights into the effects of heat on women's physical, reproductive, menstrual and mental health. Crucially, the findings also detail associated challenges related to interpersonal conflict, workplace issues, and violence. The study concludes with evidence-based policy suggestions designed to mitigate these key issues at the national level.
Description: This project aims to forecast India’s economic growth and development potential through a demographic lens, identifying the population groups most likely to drive future economic expansion.
As a Research Assistant, I contributed to data collection and organization of quantitative and demographic datasets, reviewed relevant local literature, and supported analytical groundwork for the project’s next research phase. The study forms part of a long-term collaboration between SNU and Hyundai Motor Group to integrate demographic insights into economic forecasting and policy planning.
Description: This project examines how climate change shapes food and nutrition security across India by integrating climatic, agricultural, and nutrition data through a Modified Climate Vulnerability Index (m-CVI). The analysis uncovers deep spatial and social inequalities, showing that children in high-vulnerability zones face significantly higher risks of stunting, underweight, and anaemia.
As a co-author and research assistant, I contributed to the design and computation of the Climate Vulnerability Index, data harmonisation, and the statistical analysis linking climate vulnerability with nutritional outcomes. I also supported the visualisation and interpretation of district-level patterns that informed the report’s policy recommendations for building climate-resilient food and nutrition systems in India.
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