Emerson Centre of Excellence for Sustainability Studies

Madhurima Ghosh

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)


About

Ms. Madhurima Ghosh is a Junior Research Fellow at Emerson Centre of Excellence for Sustainability Studies (CoE), TERI School of Advanced Studies. She holds an MA in Applied Economics from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, where she developed specialized research interests in development economics, environment, natural resource and sustainability economics, income inequality, and health economics. She also holds a B.Sc. degree in Economics Honours from the University of Calcutta.

Research & Work

At the Emerson Centre for Excellence for Sustainability Studies, Madhurima is engaged in research examining pathways for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to achieve net-zero emissions. Her work involves scientific literature review, data collection and analysis, qualitative and quantitative assessment, and academic writing, contributing to sustainability-focused policy and institutional research.

Professional Experience

Madhurima has prior research experience with the Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata, where she conducted an extensive literature review on women’s empowerment and autonomy in South Asian and developing country contexts.

Publications & Contributions

Her academic work has been published in a peer-reviewed journal, and she has presented research at national and international conferences. She is also a reviewer at The Indian Economic Journal.

Research Skills

With experience in econometric modelling, data visualization, and policy analysis, Madhurima is committed to advancing evidence-based research that informs inclusive development and sustainable policy outcomes.

Interest Areas
  • Natural Resource Economics
  • Climate Change Impacts
  • Net-Zero
  • Sustainability and Applied Policy Research
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“Leave things better than you found them.”