Gouri Nair

Ph.D. Research Scholar , Academic Institution

MUMBAI, India

Environmental Disaster Scientist with 6+ Years of Research and 5+ Years of Work Experience. Published Researcher and Multidisciplinary Project Leader Experienced in National Socio-Environmental Projects: Navi Mumbai Airport, JN Port, and Sardar Sarovar Dam. Ph.D. research involved developing a Decision Support System for Aerosol Pollution Response focusing on vulnerable communities.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Government/Governance, Reforms, Corruption
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
Professional Experience:

I am a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies (JTSDS), Tata Institute of Social Sciences-Mumbai, with six years of research experience and over five years of work experience as an Environmental Disaster Scientist working on socio-environmental projects of national importance. Key projects include Environmental Impact Assessment of Navi Mumbai International Airport, Environmental Management Plan of Jawaharlal Nehru Port, and Environmental Measures of Sardar Sarovar Dam.

Notable achievements include leading multi-disciplinary studies, stakeholder management, research publications, and developing a Decision Support System (DSS) for aerosol pollution response to aid vulnerable populations. Passionate about creating innovative, research-based solutions for environmental sustainability and disaster resilience.

Education:

I hold a master's in Environmental Sciences from the Institute of Science, Mumbai. Currently, I am a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences. I have recently submitted my Ph.D. thesis and am awaiting my final examination.

Affiliations and Achievements:

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
• Presented "Designing a Novel DSS for Aerosol Pollution Response" at the 12th IGRSM Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2024).
• Presented "Developing a Methodology for Mapping Air Pollution Risk" at the Fourth World Congress on Disaster Management, Mumbai (2019).

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam

Nationality:

Indian

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