Institute of Economic Growth - India
AUTHOR PROFILE
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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Dr. Saudamini Das embarked on her academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Delhi in 2009. Her early academic pursuits laid the foundation for a distinguished career marked by a commitment to environmental and developmental economics.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
Dr. Das has held various influential positions throughout her career, including being a Professor at Swami Shradhanand College, University of Delhi, from February 2022 to July 2023. She also served as the NABARD Chair Professor at the Institute of Economic Growth from February 2016 to January 2022. These roles showcase her diverse contributions to academia and research.
Dr. Saudamini Das has significantly contributed to the field of environmental economics and climate change adaptation. Her research areas encompass non-market valuation, cost-benefit analysis, impact evaluation, and the economics of natural disasters. Notably, her work includes examining weak sustainability for storm protection by mangroves and assessing marine plastic pollution in India.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
Dr. Das's impact extends beyond academia, with her serving as an Editor for Ecological Economics (Elsevier) since September 2019 and as an Editor for Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures at Cambridge University Press from November 2021. Her influence is further evident through her role as a Member of the Jury for the Climate Impacts Advisory Committee at the Wellcome Trust in London, UK.
ACADEMIC CITES:
Dr. Das's research has been widely cited, reflecting its significance in the academic community. Her contributions to topics such as mangrove protection, climate change adaptation, and environmental economics have garnered attention in prestigious journals and publications.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
The legacy of Dr. Saudamini Das lies in her multidisciplinary approach to environmental economics and her dedication to sustainable development. As she continues to publish influential research and hold editorial positions, her future contributions are anticipated to further shape the discourse on climate change, ecosystem services, and economic sustainability.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Examining weak sustainability for storm protection by mangroves 2024
Does mangrove plantation reduce coastal erosion? Assessment from the west coast of India 2020
Identifying the local factors of resilience during cyclone Hudhud and Phailin on the east coast of India 2020
Valuing water provisioning service of Broadleaf and Chir Pine forests in the Himalayan region 2019
Forest Dependence and Poverty in the Himalayas—Differences Between India and Nepal 2018