About
Dr. Sagarmoy Phukan is a Research Fellow at the Emerson Centre of Excellence for Sustainability Studies, TERI School of Advanced Studies. His research lies at the intersection of air pollution, climate science and policy, citizen science, and participatory governance, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific evidence into actionable policy and institutional frameworks.
Current Work & Projects
At CoE, Dr. Phukan is currently engaged in nationally and internationally significant projects, including the IPSA–Kumbh (Maha Kumbh 2025) initiative, where he contributed to developing DPSIR-based monitoring and evaluation (M&E) guidelines for WaSH infrastructure at mass gatherings, in collaboration with IIT-BHU, IIT-Roorkee, and Hokkaido University.
He is also contributing to the development of a Net-Zero Transition Framework for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India, aimed at guiding academic institutions towards climate-aligned pathways.
Professional Experience
Dr. Phukan has extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and policy development. He has worked on projects related to urban air pollution, climate-resilient and inclusive cities, public health, green social prescribing, and environmental impact assessment in India and the United Kingdom.
His professional journey includes research and teaching roles at TERI-SAS, the University of York, and consultancy experience in environmental impact assessment for major industrial projects.
Education
- PhD in Environment and Human Geography – Stockholm Environment Institute at York, University of York
- MSc in Climate Science and Policy – TERI School of Advanced Studies
- BSc (Hons.) in Zoology – Ramjas College, University of Delhi
Academic Contributions
In addition to his research, Dr. Phukan has contributed to postgraduate teaching, thesis supervision, policy reports, and public outreach. He has presented his work at leading national and international conferences.
His research outputs include peer-reviewed journal articles, working papers, and policy reports, with several manuscripts currently under review in international journals.
Interest Areas
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Air pollution and urban sustainability
- Citizen science and participatory governance
- Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment
- Net-zero transitions and institutional sustainability