I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at IIT Jodhpur.
My research looks at climate risks, agricultural transformation, circular systems, energy transitions, and distress migration, particularly in contexts shaped by structural development challenges. I care about advancing an economics that speaks to lived vulnerability, where data, policy, and everyday realities intersect.
Teaching is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my role. I especially enjoy teaching microeconomics, environmental economics, and econometrics.
I completed my PhD in Economics at U of Auckland. My work has been widely featured in major media outlets, and I currently serve on the editorial boards of some high-impact journals.
I am open to connecting and exchanging ideas on shared interests.
Email: smohapatra@iitj.ac.in
Appointed Managing Editor, IFAMR
Awarded ICSSR Major Research Project, PI
Offered visiting positions by U of Exeter and Harper Adams U